Summerlin Aims to Top Machen in War Memorial Ring
Detroit heavyweight Johnny Summerlin trained under Theodore McWhorter to slim down from 220 pounds and face Eddie Machen. Summerlin vows to crowd Machen, push a fast pace, and seek a major step up in his career with strong weight-cutting and roadwork ahead of the fight at the War Memorial arena.
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Detroit
Northeastern High
Johnny
Mac
Theodore McWhorter
Motor City
Summerlin
Chuck Speiser
Eddie Machen
War Memorial
John
Machen
Opportunity Knocks as Summerlin Eyes Big Fight
Summerlin, once ranked No. 5, seeks a major upset tomorrow night after Floyd Patterson’s crown. He predicts a fast paced card with action and aims to face Hurricane Jackson if he beats Machen. Summerlin shows a 33-5-2 record with 21 knockouts and hopes lessons from tough times pay off.
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Summerlin
Floyd
Patterson
Johnny
Machen
John
Chamberlain Debuts With 52 Points In Kansas Win
Wilt Chamberlain star performance sparks Kansas to an 87-69 victory over Northwestern in his debut at Lawrence. He scores 52 points and grabs 31 rebounds setting school records, with 20 baskets and 12 free throws.
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Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Kansas
Northwestern
Lawrence
Kansa
Ruklick
Suilt
Dipper
Joe Ruklick
Wildcats
Clyde Lovellette
B.H. Born
Lew Johnson
Nebraska
Iowa
Big Ten
Cale in Danger as Bowling Field Narrows to 48
Chicago star Alex Cale placed 19th in qualifying for the National All Star Bowling Tournament. With 160 entrants, only 48 advance to Friday's semi final, risking elimination for the title.
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Alex’ Cale
Evangelist Cagers Impress With Wins
St John the Evangelist bounces back from preseason doubt with two decisive wins, 87 79 over St Lucy's and 84 69 over Sacred Heart. Star guard Bob Kallfelz leads scoring with 75 total in two games as teammates Piraino, Jones and Seremet contribute strongly.
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Felasco
Evangelists
St. Lucy’s
Sacred Heart
Bob Kallfelz
St. John’s
Greg Piraino
Billy Jones
Red Seremet
Leo Nojaim
Frank Graziadui
Tom Murphy
Jim Downey
Jim Dooling
Chuck Fricano
Skaneateles
Art Hyatt
Hanson
Art
Francis
Fran
Bob
Laker
Alfred University honors Solvay grad John DeSantis with varsity letter
Alfred University awards a football varsity letter to John DeSantis, a Solvay High School graduate and son of Mr. and Mrs. John DeSantis of Syracuse. He played for an unbeaten Saxon eleven in 1955 and 1956, contributing to a strong prep record.
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Alfred
John DeSantis
Solvay High School
Alfred University
DeSantis
Myron Rd
Syracuse
USTA Reduces Dues and Streamlines Classes
At its annual meeting in Columbus Ohio the United States Trotting Association cut track membership dues by up to 50 percent and reclassified to seven racing classes from ten. Dues for tracks with purses over 50000 drop to 1 percent of gross and those under 50000 move to 1 percent from 1 75 percent. The new rule protects young horses and ensures fair placement by giving race secretaries broader discretion.
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Columbus
Ohio
United States
USTA
Board
Lot Wins Unpopular 10 Round Decision in Paris Bout
Italian European lightweight champion Duilio Loi defeats Felix Chiocca in a non-title 10 round decision in Paris. Loi weighed 136 pounds, Chiocca 137, with the match drawing discontent from observers.
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Paris
France
Duilio Loi
Italy
Eropean
Felix Chiocca
Loi
Chiocca
Syracuse Sets All Time Football Attendance Record
Syracuse University drew 157480 for home football games this fall, surpassing the 1952 high of 125519. Five home games included two sellouts, with 40051 for the Army game and a peak crowd for a Penn State meeting.
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Syracuse University
Orange
Syracuse
Colsnte
Wes Dope
Syracuse Army
Upstate New York
Army
Colgate
Penn State
West Virginia
Holy Cross
Basketball Scores From The Associated Press Listing
A wide set of college and regional basketball scores is reported with teams such as St. Bonaventure Siena Fordham Toronto Conn New Hamp Adelphia Pace Brandeis Suffolk Fairleigh Dickinson Rosnok St. Michaels Norwich LaSalle Millersville E Stroudsburg La St. Tciis Elizabethtown Gettysburg and many others tallying results. Overtime noted for Creighton Westmar Morningside and additional matchups across Midwest South Southwest Far West and AAU circuits.
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Siena
Fordham
Toronto
Conn
New Hamp
Adelphia
Pace
Brandeis
Suffolk
Fairleigh Dickinson
Rosnok
St. Michaels
Norwich
LaSalle
Millersville
E. Stroudsburg
St. Tciis
Elizabethtown
Gettysburg
Midwest
Iowa
Houston
Ohio
Pittsburch
Toledo
Niagara
Butler
Wise
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Hillisdale
Drake
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Fla.t
John Carroll
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Marquette
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Latrosse State
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Minn
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Ahi
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Mayville
U. of Mantta
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Georgetown
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Lambuth
St. Paul’s Va
Shaw
Bellamine
Transylvania Ky
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Salem
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A&m
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Hamline
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Sul Ross
Tex
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Utah
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Boxer Scores And Upsets From Across The Nation
The AP reports boxing results with multiple bouts including Neal Rivers defeating Charley Joseph in New Orleans, Gobby Lane stopping Billy Kil, Zora Folley beating Wayne Bethea in New York, Batte Lol outpointing Felix Chiocca in Italy, Johnny Gonzales besting Jiro Sawada in Osaka, and Wayman Dawson defeating Morgan in Pittsburgh.
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Neal Rivers
Las Vegas
Charley Joseph
Fla
Mgobby Lane
Kannapolis
N.C
Billy Kil'bote
Kari
New York
Zora Folley
Phoenix
Ariz
Wayne Bethea
Umpires to Elect Officers at Sunday Meeting
Area softball umpires will elect officers at a 2 p.m. business meeting Sunday at the Pastime Athletic Club.
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Vumpires
Pastime Athletic Club
Iowa State Accepts Grid Staff Resignation and Uproots Coach
Iowa State College athletic director Louis Menze asked to relieve him by July 1 1958 or earlier as the athletic council accepted the resignation of football coach Vince di Francesca and his four man staff. Di Francesca had announced October 22 he would quit to keep enthusiasm for winning.
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Iowa State
Fonball Genase
Francesca
Western Ilinois
DeWitt Quits Yankees To Administer Minor League Fund
William C Bill DeWitt resigns as assistant general manager of the New York Yankees to become administrator of the major leagues minor league aid fund. He expects a $1,000 advance to help a struggling Class D club, aiming to stabilize baseballs structure. The fund awaits IRS ruling on tax deductibility before operations begin.
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Jacksonville
Fla
William QC
Bill) DeWitt
St. Louis Browns
John Quinn
Milwaukee Braves
New York Yankees
Internal Revenue Service
DeWitt
Two-Week-Old Tim Mytton Becomes Olympic Yacht Mascot
Timothy Mytton, born November 23, a two-week-old baby from Melbourne, is named mascòt for Australia’s Baraddoo crew in the 5.5 meter Olympic race. His father Dexter Mytton serves as third crewman aboard the boat as a connection to Melbourne. His mother Vivian McElhiney hails from La Grange, Illinois, lineage noted in the report.
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la Grange
Ill
Australia
Crack
Timothy Mytton
Dexter Mytton
Melbourne
Vivian McEllhiney
William A. MceElshiney
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