Patterson Sees Knockout Win
Floyd Patterson vows a knockout in his heavyweight title defense against Tommy Jackson set for July 29 at the Polo Grounds. Promoter Emil Lence’s group says NBC and GM back the event with 175000 dollars plus a televised nationwide broadcast and a 40 percent Patterson share. Jackson trains at Stillman’s Gym as he prepares to challenge the champion.
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Winning Dodgers Hope Breaks End Slump Against Cubs
Brooklyn manager Walt Alston seeks a rebound as the slumping Dodgers prepare to face the Chicago Cubs. Despite a four game skid and a lone win by Johnny Podres, Alston cites uneven hitting and late-inning breaks as the key issue while expressing confidence the team can snap the slide.
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Four Babe Ruth Games Tonight Open Schedule
Babe Ruth League opens with four games across three diamonds. Tonight's doubleheaders at Memorial Stadium and single games at Schulte High and Commercial Solvents, featuring the American League teams Terre Haute Concrete and 500 Platolene among others, plus National League clubs Eastern Express Optimist Club and more. Games start 6 P M with matches including Eastern Express vs Opti vea and Terre Haute Concrete vs 500 Platolene at Memorial Stadium and Art Compton Cleaners vs Lumber Dealers at Schulte High.
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Five Hoosiers Secure Open Golf Spots in Qualifying
Five Hoosier golfers earned positions in the U S Open through Monday’s national qualifier. Purdue’s Joe Campbell and amateurs Paul Dye and Gene Coulter shot 144 at Cincinnati, with pros Fred Wampler 143 at Cleveland and Dick Dodds 145 at Chicago.
Lopat Shapes Weiser Into Top Prospective Pitcher
Eddie Lopat, the former Yankee junkman, trains Bob Wiesler in Richmond as the International League star hones his control. Wiesler, traded to Washington in 1956 and now 25, fired a four hit gem for Richmond to beat Toronto 5-1, extending the lead to 2 1/2 games.
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Delsing Leads Indianapolis to 9 1 Victory Over Millers
Jim Delsing four hits four RBIs as Indianapolis beats Minneapolis 9 1 in American Association action. McDonald injures back. Ponce earns win in relief for the Indians with Chrisley adding a two run homer. Millikan takes the loss.
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German Victor In Bloody TV Brawl Over Ippolito
Stefan Redl unbeaten German welterweight earned a 10 round split decision over Frank Ippolito at St Nicholas Arena Tuesday night to extend his win streak to 15. Redl will enter U S Army basic training at Fort Dix New Jersey on Sunday and will undergo a six stitch brow cast during Monday’s physical.
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Boxing Chief Defends Tactics as IBC Faces Penalty
IBC President James Norris defends boxing interests amid judge’s plan to dissolve IBC New York and Illinois and force Norris and partner Arthur Wirtz to choose between Madison Square Garden and Chicago Stadium. Norris in Miami says government actions push him toward exit if pressed, and asserts TV and big money keep boxing alive.
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Detroit Chicago Change Time Games Start
Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers games moved to avoid clash with the College All-Star football game. The Aug. 9 afternoon and Aug. 10 evening slots swap to pair the Sox with Detroit on the 9th afternoon and the 10th evening.
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Little League Scores: Gerard Motor, Star Cleaners Win
Gerard Motor beat Nichols 7 6 in Little League action while Star Cleaners defeated the Elks Club 2 1. Davis Diner shut out Price Grocery 1 0 at West Terre Haute. Local play showed tight pitching and close final scores despite scattered unreadable lines.
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Yankees near trade deadline after friction rumors
Reports say two of the Yankees sinful six may be traded by June 15 while George Weiss denies friction with Casey Stengel. Fines totaling 5500 dollars levied on Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Hank Bauer Billy Martin Whitey Ford and Johnny Bucks for May 15 nightclub conduct are noted, with players disputing Stengel's role in penalties.
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Fight Results From The Associated Press Roundup
The AP reports boxing results from multiple cities. Stefan Redl of Passaic defeated Frankie Ipito in New York. Jesus Gonzales of Spain outpointed Franco Cavici in Bologna. Al Williams of Los Angeles beat Charley Cotton of Toledo in New Orleans. Julio Maderos of Havana outpointed Bob Snatterfield of Chicago in Las Vegas.
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