Robinson Makes Boxing History
Sugar Ray Robinson, 35, regains the 160 pound middleweight title by knocking out Bobo Olson in 2 51 of the second round in Chicago. The victory makes Robinson the first middleweight to reclaim the title twice as Olson awaits a rematch within 90 days.
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T.V
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Frank Sikora
Ed Hintz
John Bray
Sikora
Associated Press
Champ
A.P
Michigan State to hold first Rose Bowl practice session
East Lansing Michigan State University will hold its first practice session on Tuesday afternoon after learning it earned a Rose Bowl bid. The workout counts toward one of 16 allowed before the January 2 Pasadena game against UCLA.
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Wiley Red Streaks Open Home Hardwood Campaign Tonight
Terre Haute Wiley Red Streaks host Central of Evansville as they pursue a three game sweep over La Porte after victories over Richmond and Evansville Reitz. Switz City prepares to dedicate a 3 500 capacity hardwood bowl reflecting its basketball prominence in the Wabash Valley.
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Panthers
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Downstate
Rose To Open Home Campaign Against Illinois College
Rose Poly engineers, after a season opener win at Springfield Concordia, host Illinois College at Rose Field tonight at 7 30. Ed Harrell 6 5 leads the visitors, Illinois College, fourth in last year’s Prairie Conference, while Rose’s lineup likely features Bright, Oakes or Meir, Davis or McPherron, Giffel, and Young.
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Springfield
Concordia College
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Ed Harrell
Jim Carr
Rose
Bob Bright
Jim Oakes
Walt John Meir
Hugh Davis
Tom McPherron
Gary Giffel
Garfield
Bob Young
DePauw Seeks Fourth Straight Over Indiana State
Undefeated DePauw aims to extend its series lead over Indiana State to four in an Indiana Collegiate Conference game at Bowden Gymnasium in Greencastle. Key Tigers include Bob Schrier averaging 30 ppg, John Bunnell, Joe Lawlor, and coach Cal Luther guiding a .442 team field goal mark amid a 2-0 start. The Sycamores, under Duane Klueh, rely on returning lettermen Sam Richardson Bob Gilbert Larry Ferguson with youth stepins as they visit after a 1-1 home start. A 6 p.m. reserve tilt precedes the 7:30 p.m. main game.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Near Record as Oldest Middleweight Champ
Chicago reports Sugar Ray Robinson at 35 nears the middleweight title age record. Tommy Ryan retired at 37 in 1907, and Bob Fitzsimmons quit at 35 after holding the crown. Tony Zale also ceded the title at 34, with Ketchel, Hostak and others noted for title wins and losses. Robinson is now the only boxer to win the title back twice.
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al Hostak
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Robinson
Chico Vejar Favored In Bout With Murphy
Veteran Chico Vejar a solid 2-1 favorite over Bobby Murphy in a 10 round feature at Boston Garden tonight. Vejar relies on ring experience despite a September setback to Tony De Marco.
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DePauw Tigers Face Indiana State Clash In Greencastle
Paris star Bunnell, a sophomore on the DePauw University Tigers, emerges as a principal threat for the Greencastle game against Indiana State. He won his letter last year as a freshman and is among the team's key scorers this season.
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Paris Tigers
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Indiana State
Greencastle
Bunnell
Garfield Edges Crawfordsville In Comeback Victory
Garfield Purple Eagles rallied from behind to beat Crawfordsville 68 to 64 at Crawfordsville. Danforth gave the lead to Crawfordsville late before Terry Dischinger and Jerry Chance sparked the rally for Garfield. Rankin contributed 27 points as Garfield shot 28 for 78 and struggled with turnovers.
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South Bend
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Aeeewees Chance
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Royer
Burdett
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Schulte Upset by Switz City in late rally
Switz City Tigers rallied in the final period to upset Schulte 62 to 58 as Lantrip led the Tigers with late free throws. Schulte's Larry O'Brien scored 18 for the Bears, with Dick O'Leary adding 13, as Wiley's Red Streaks faced Evansville Central next.
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Indianapolis
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Young Pros Steal Show In Miami Open Leaderboard
In Miami the PGA says a youth movement is rising as four of five leaders after round one at the $12,500 Miami Open are relative newcomers. Frank Stranahan tied for first with Wally Ulrich Mike Fetchick Doug Higgins and Jack Isaacs among the younger pros. Isaacs is the veteran among them.
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Rochester
Dutch swimmers set world records at Isleworth meet
Mary Kok of Holland set a world record 5 minutes 7.2 seconds in the 400-yard freestyle and a Dutch relay team posted 4 minutes 30.2 seconds for the 400-yard medley relay. Kok surpassed the previous mark of 5:07.2 by Ann Curtis of the United States.
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Morral Leads College Punting as MSU Star
East Lansing Mich December 10 All-America quarterback Earl Morral of Michigan State led all college punters this season with an average of 42.9 yards per punt.
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East Lansing
Mich
Earl Morral
Michigan State
Martinsville Blue Streaks Dominate Casey Warriors 62 52
Martinsville at home pulled away in the second half to beat Casey 62 to 52 as Janney and Hainley each scored 19. Dan Burson led the Warriors with 22 points in defeat. Palestine 74 Marshall 44 in Illinois tilt with Pioneers showing strong scoring.
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Palestine
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Janney
Hainley
Dan Burson
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M. Ramsey
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Waldrop
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Strohm
Seees Downs
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Geckler
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Austin
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Dooley
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Eaver
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Beers
Valparaiso Reaches Finals in Alabama Cage Meet
Alabama’s defending champions face Valparaiso in the Birmingham Classic final as George Linn sets a new Alabama scoring record with 38 points in an 86-46 win over Texas Christian. Valparaiso upset Houston 84-80 after Houston fouled out in the second half.
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Seymour High star guard suspended for slugging
Principal Joseph Cull said Stanley Bode Hill of Seymour High School has been suspended indefinitely from the undefeated team. Coach Jim Deputy benched Hill on December 2 after an incident with Bob Wayman of Southport. Hill faced prior accusations from last year involving Hoagland Hubbard of Scottsburg.
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Indiana High School Athletic Assn
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Bode) Hill
Seymour High School
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Hill
Bob Wayman
Southport
Hoagland Hubbard
Scottsburg
State Cagers Nip Rockville State High Triumphs 75 65
State Young Sycamores beat Rockville Rox 75 to 65 at college gym. Key additions included Bill Welch with 17 points and continued scoring from Bill Vogel 25 and Ronnie Sanford 19. Rox's Lee held to two baskets, Alexander scored 24, Anglemeyer 18. Rockville won the B game 40 to 27.
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Thomas
Farmersburg Plowboys Dominate Hymera 83 to 62
Wabash Valley basketball action saw Farmersburg triumph over Hymera 83 to 62 as the Plowboys led 16-9 33-23 57-40. Orville Rose scored 25 for Hymera Brown 21 Jennings 18 led Farmersburg.
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Gerstmeyer 10 Battle La Porte Slicers at Home
The La Porte Slicers visit Gerstmeyer gym tonight for a key Indiana high school clash with the Black Cats. La Porte, riding a win over Horace Mann of Gary and an overtime loss to Tech, relies on standout guard Bob Wilkenson and 6'6" Walter Hutton to anchor the attack. The Black Cats, hampered by illnesses to Ronnie Greene and Charlie Hall, counter with 6'3" Ronnie Greene and 6'4" Charlie Hall and 6'3" Sam Smith in the pivot, while Coach Howard Sharpe stresses zone defense and rebounding as he eyes the toughest home game on the schedule.
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Black Cats
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Elkhart Blue Blazers
la Porte
Horace Mann
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Tech
Bob Miller
Indiana
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Gary Mann
Fort Wayne
Walter Hutton
Hutton
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Harry Turak
Ray Hopper
Roger Wilson
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Howard Sharpe
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Charlie Hall
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Howard Dardeen
Bob Mann
Sam Smith
Bob Hickman
Hickman
Bill Newton
Russ Meyer Returns to Cubs in Trade with Dodgers
Brooklyn reports veteran right hander Russ Meyer is sent to Chicago in exchange for Don Elston. Meyer had dominated the Cubs since they released him seven years ago, posting a 24-3 record against them since 1948. Elston, 26, went 17-6 for the Dodgers.
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Russ Meyer
Chicago Cubs
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Cubs
Phillies
Russ
Elston
Los Angeles
Neil Johnston Again Tops Pro Scorers in N B A
Neil Johnston of the Philadelphia Warriors regained the NBA lead with 29 points as his team beat the Syracuse Nationals 101 92. His 367 season total edged ahead of rivals Bob Pettit and Clyde Lovellette who trail by two. In the doubleheader Rochester Royals beat the Boston Celtics 109 108 on Ed Fleming's late free throws.
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Neil Johnston
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Bob Pettit
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Lovellette
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Royals
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