Basilio Heads to New York for First World Welter Title Fight
Carmen Basilio arrives in New York for his first world welterweight title defense against Italo Scorti. He chats with friends at the Hotel Edison lobby about Mickey Mantle and the pending game, noting he may miss it to be at Thursday’s bout. Madison Square Garden holds the crowd potential while Yankee Stadium hosts the baseball opener.
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Basilio Sees Next Fight Harder Than Ever
Basilio states no extra loafing as champion and vows tougher bouts ahead. He notes Scortichini’s tougher approach in past meetings and expects improved resolve from future challengers. He fights with European style but will face tougher tests each time, aiming to defend his title with renewed effort.
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November title shot hinges on September 7 Basilio bout
Johnny DeJohn weighs options after Sept 7 clash with middleweight Gi Turner while Basilio could face DeMarco or Saxton next. If the Basilio win is sharp, another Syracuse date may prep a title defense in November. if it’s tough, plans shift to earlier or different opponents.
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Johnny Basilio DeMarco Dream Fight Hinges On Health
Johnny DeMarco faces Chico Vejar on September 14 with a potential $300 000 payoff if he stays undefeated. Basilio also has a bout with Scortichin tonight. both outcomes affect a planned mega fight in New York versus Hassio or DeMarco bringing fans from New England and beyond.
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Medalist Art Langan Defeats O'Hare Ward in Bellevue
In the Syracuse District Amateur Golf championship at Bellevue, Art Langan defeated O'Hare Ward in a first round match. Johnny Ward and Ed Janiak advanced earlier, with numerous first round winners listed, including Scott Shepherd Jim Gridley Tom Huber and Stan Mack. The field required 79 or better to qualify and many players proceeded to the match play brackets after tense openings.
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Steelers Coach Finks Fine Sparks on Field
In Forest Grove Oregon Walt Kiesling fined star quarterback Jim Finks for misconduct after a clash at practice. Finks was banished from the field and missed a noon squad meeting. Finks declined comment on the fine or banishment. The Steelers prepare for an exhibition with the 49ers in Sacramento Saturday night.
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Athletes Break Home Attendance Record in Kansas City
Kansas City crowds topped the previous all time home attendance mark as 24 385 attended the A s versus the Chicago White Sox, boosting the season home total to 961 553 across 50 dates an average of 19 231 per game. The A s are in their first Kansas City season with 26 home dates remaining after drawing 304 888 at Philadelphia last year.
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Lyndon Women Tie Scotch Foursome Leaders at Lyndon
Louise Franklin and Sally Hayes posted a low net 63 to lead the Lyndon 18 hole Scotch foursome. In the nine hole event Mrs Bud Phaten and Isabeh Watts won with a 39.
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Negro Little League Nine Falls to Orlando in Florida Tourney
In Orlando Florida the white team defeated the Pensacola Negro squad 4 runs in the first inning as 12 year old Pensacola pitcher East struggled while Orlando's Johnny Lane pitched a one hit game with 13 strikeouts. The day marked continued segregation in the stands among about 750 spectators. Miami edged St. Petersburg 3 to 1 to reach the state final.
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Penn boxing code gains final Senate approval
Pennsylvania approves a new boxing code but a parliamentary technicality delays it until at least August 29. Governor Leader keeps the boxing ban in place until the code becomes law, following the Harold Johnson Julio Mederas fight in Philadelphia on May 6. The code tightens state control of boxing.
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Wiltse League Twin Bill Hawks Down Rivals at MacArthur
Wiltse Leaguers clash in a twin bill at MacArthur Stadium with South facing West and East meeting North. South is 6-0 after beating West 6-5 and 6-4, while East holds 3-3 with wins over North 7-4 and 9-4. Doubleheaders are planned for Aug 24 and 28. West sits 3-4, North 1-5.
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Baseball Playoff Action In Central New York
Playoff action continues tonight in the Central New York Baseball League with three games on tap. Jamesville faces the Stars at Eastwood, the Cubs meet Valley Merchants at Frazer Park, and Chittenango Bridgeport clashes with Lafayette. This is the second game of the best of three quarterfinal series.
Coles' Boys Rally Past Man's Club 16 7 in Valley LL
Gary Oberie and George Hoo homered twice each driving in five runs as Coles' team beat the Man's Club 16 to 7 in Valley Little League action.
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Matthews lifts Del Niros as Eastwood league tops
Hitter Matthews drives a key run sequence in a 17 15 Eastwood Little League win over Del Niros. Don Nicotra belts a three run homer for the victors as the scoring spree continues.
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London painter plans cross lake swim for CN Exhibition
London carpenter? painter 55-year-old Marchant says he will swim Lake Ontario from Al Fred to the Canadian National Exhibition on September 5 seeking to become the oldest man to complete the crossing. Three London doctors certified his fitness and he does not expect to win.
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Patrick's Sutter Bill leads Heaters past Winklemans 8 4
Patrick's Sutter Bill threw five innings while the Heaters defeated Winklemans 8 to 4 to win the South Side League baseball title.
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