Brown Escapes With Draw In Lightweight Bout
In Chicago Joe Brown and Jo ay Lopes fought to a draw as Lopes claimed victory on a 49 45 card by Harold Marowitz while Spike McAdam and referee Joey White scored it even Lopes third draw in 56 fights left Brown frustrated saying he lacked the right mental attitude Brown weighed 138 pounds to Lopes 136 off weight class.
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Joay Lopes
Lopes
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Harold Marovitz
Spike McAdam
Joey White
McAdam
White
Brown
Pete Rademacher Debut Looms Against Patterson in Seattle
Pete Rademacher, an undefeated amateur turned pro debutant, faces Floyd Patterson in a 15 round heavyweight bout at Sick's Baseball Field in Seattle. The crowd expected around 20,000 with purses near $200,000 as Patterson seeks a quick KO in his 34th fight while Rademacher relies on size reach and youth to challenge the Olympic champion.
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Floyd Patterson
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Herbert
Wash
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Ee ‘J
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Rademather
Rademacher
Patterson
Sugar Ray Robinson’s street grit colors boxing ethics
Sugar Ray Robinson is described as a Harlem native who treats boxing as business and not always an ethical sport. The piece contrasts his hard-edged upbringing with the sport’s rough realities while noting his focus on wins and money.
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New York
INS
Sugar Ray Robinson
Harlem
Sugar Ray
Diamond Notices Barbers Challenge at Avon Jake Slow
The Loran County Classic among local boxing circles features Diamond Notices Bill's Barbers challenging Avon Jake Slow to a league showdown at 9 tonight at County Championship. Promoter contact Tarry Tavern 831 Lake Ave Elyna. The 36 year old middleweight veteran has fought about 40 times and argues no one will look out for you unless you look out for yourself. There is debate over Sugar Ray Robinson's contractual rights and TV rights with the New York commission and Theater Network Television. Robinson faces possible sanctions if he cannot justify the deal or fulfill the bout.
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Sugar Ray
Robinson
Carmen Basilio
Yankee Stadium
Robbinson
New York State Athletic Commission
Julius Helfand
International Boxing Club
Jim Noras
TBC
The Toughest Spot Was Ever In by Maurice Richard
Maurice Richard recalls three consecutive fractures early in his career with the Canadiens and Verdun Maple Leafs. He details broken ankle and wrist injuries, a then struggling NHL team, and his comeback to a 800 plus game career, stressing perseverance.
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the Rocket
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Richard
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Montreal Canadien Seniors
Canadiens
Maurice
Fabius Leads 38 Nominees for Buckeye Handicap at Randall
Fabius, Calumet Farm’s star who won the Preakness last year, tops a list of 38 nominees announced for the $40,000 Added Buckeye Handicap at Randall on September 7. The mile and an eighth Ohio feature is the state’s richest thoroughbred race.
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Fabius
Calumet Farmstar
Randall
Ohio
Eight Women Golfers Survive in Sacramento Championship
In California at DePaso Country Club 8 women advance from the quarterfinals of the national women’s amateur golf championship. Defending champion Marlene Stewart Streit leads a field including Anne Qust Joanne Gunderson Carole Kabler Anne Richardson Barbara Romack Porter Ann Casey Johnstone and Mrs. John Pennington. All posted double rounds amid 50 degree heat on the par 74 course.
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Calif
Marlene Stewart Streit
Canada
Columbus
Ohio
Barbara Romack Porter
Ann Casey Johnstone
Mason City
Iowa
John Pennington
Buffalo
N.Y
DePaso Country Club
Sugar Ray Robinson Seeks Governor Referee for Fight
Sugar Ray Robinson plans to ask Gov. Averell Harriman to referee his bout with Carmen Basilio. A hearing by the New York State Athletic Commission is set to decide if Robinson acted properly in canceling the September 23 title defense at Yankee Stadium amid a dispute with the International Boxing Club over theater television.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Averell Hareriman
International Boxing Club
Albany
Robinson
New York State Athletic Commission
New York City
Sugar Ray
Carmen Basilio
Julius Helfand
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Chanpion
Harriman
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