Box Title Telecast At Syracuse Expands Boxing Fight
Promoter Norman Rothschild moves the Basilio DeMarco championship clash to the Geddes fairgrounds Coliseum with two large screens to accommodate 8000 fans. The event will be televised only the feature bout at 10 p.m. replacing the War Memorial sellout.
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Indians Place Feller Wertz Houtteman and Kiner on Waivers
The Cleveland Indians list four big names Bob Feller Vic Wertz Art Houtteman and Ralph Kiner on waivers seeking a possible move to a National League club. Houtteman shows the best record among them while Feller has a 1-1 mark and Kiner hits under .250. If no AL club claims any of the four, the Indians may withdraw and try again.
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Blues Warn Fans to Support Superior at Gate or Lose Baseball
Tom Fleming, general manager of the Superior Blues, said attendance must improve or the team may fold. After a recent home game, 22 fans attended, with $350 paid out after 11 home games excluding the opener. he noted 6,033 total attendance versus an 11,000 breakeven target, despite a four game winning streak.
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Indians Beat Kansas City 7-2 Behind Wynn
Veteran Early Wynn limited the Kansas City Athletics to two runs as Cleveland powered to a 7-2 victory. Kellner’s wild start opened the door for the Indians who collected 10 hits and turned two double plays. Wynn improved to 5-1 as Cleveland remained 2 1/2 games behind the Yankees.
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Industrial Golf League Week May Schedule Card
May week schedule lists matches for Crouse Hines vs Carrier Sterlworkers and Lens Prosperity vs Air Division. Times show starting at 1:00 PM with matches at Suncreet Gut Gosree and related venues.
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Campanella Served With Suit Over Hand Operation
Brooklyn Dodgers catcher Roy Campanella was served with a New York State Supreme Court summons demanding appearance in court over an $8,500 to $9,500 malpractice suit filed by Dr. Samuel Shenkman. Campanella, awaiting practice before a game with the Giants, turned the summons to a Dodger official. He has 20 days to answer.
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Stanky Fired as Cardinals Manager and Walker Promoted
Eddie Stanky was dismissed as manager of the St Louis Cardinals. Harry Walker, brother of Dixie Walker, was named to replace him for the remaining season while Stanky plans a return to baseball elsewhere. Dixie Walker was assigned to manage the Rochester Red Wings.
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Stanford Second- Crew Regains Crown on West Coast
The U S Naval Academy wins its second straight Western sprint title at Newport Beach beating Stanford by one length. Washington Huskies finish behind Stanford with a late surge, while British Columbia lands a surprise win in junior varsity and completes the weekend sweep. John B. Kelly Jr. dominates the 2000 meter event with eight length victory.
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Badgers Fall to Penn in Close Dark-Weather Rowing Race
In Madison Pennsylvania swept Wisconsin 4:50.7 to 4:55 on Lake Mendota in a one mile Varsity race decided at night. The Penn five raced ahead to a slim lead, weathering a west wind and rough water before finishing ahead in a late showdown.
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Havana Clobbers Richmond Virginians in Inter Nacional League
Havana Sugar Kings defeat the Richmond Virginians 10 to 4 to climb to fourth in the league. Johnny Lipon and Luis Garcia homer, as Havana collects 12 hits off three Richmond pitchers. Ladera holds Richmond to seven runs, with Havana taking a 1-0 lead after five innings. Attendance about 5,000.
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Dillinger quits Diamond in Huff after clash with Freitas
Bob Dillinger retired from baseball after blasting Sacramento Solons manager Tony Freitas as the worst he ever played for in 16 years. Freitas declined comment as Dillinger and Nanny Fernandez were released to make room for Harry Bright and Rufus Crawford. Dillinger, 36, left Sacramento batting .281, earning $1300 a month, and hinted Freitas avoided leaving the job for fear of losing money.
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Ted Williams Returns as Red Sox Fall to Senators
Washington rallies for five runs in the sixth inning to beat Boston 5-3. Ted Williams appears in official lineup for the first time in 1955, collects a single, a walk, and plays solid defense before finishing 1-for-4 with a run scored. Maury McDermott hits a 420-foot homer for Washington, while Bill Henry suffers the loss.
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Golliday Ties World Record At Big Ten Meet
Northwestern sprinter Jim Golliday equaled the world record time of :09.3 in the 100 yard dash during the first semi final heat of the 53rd annual Big Ten outdoor track championships. A 5.7 mph wind accompanied the performance, reproducing a mark he set two weeks earlier at the Big Ten Relays, where wind aided the effort beyond allowable limits.
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Rain Delays Brewerton Speedway Spring Championship
Rain forced postponement of stock car races at Brewerton Speedway after three qualifying heats. Art Reynolds won the opening heat, followed by brothers Gene and Doug Reynolds. Ken Thompson edged Charlie Barry in the second dash, and Howlara Hawker won the third with Billy Lang second. Promoter Al Richardson said today’s show starts at 2 30 with free admission for last night’s attendees.
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Standings Unaltered In Central Empire Bowling Tourney
Central Empire Five Man bowling standings remain unchanged after yesterday's action at Eurete Center. Circle No. 1 Buffalo leads with 3 241, Circle No. 2 3 239, Nedrews Kings Ferry 3 120, Mt Pleasant AC Schenectady 3 118, LaMacks Syracuse 3 114. Singles leader W. Christian Syracuse with 257, top series H. Pilat Buffalo at 665.
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