Gavilan Promises Knockout Bite In Title Defense
Oscar Fraley writes that welterweight champion Kid Gavilan vows to KO Billy Graham in defense tomorrow at Ummit New Jersey. The piece contrasts Gavilan’s flashy bolo with other champions and traces how title rewards reshape fighters eg Jersey Joe Walcott and Jake LaMotta, noting changes in demeanor after winning titles.
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U.S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
Ummit
N. J
Kid Gavilan
Billy Graham
Reed
Johnny Bratton
Saddler loses split decision in Milwaukee bout
United Press reports Skinny Sandy Saddler drops a bruising split decision to Paddy De Marco in Milwaukee Arena. Saddler viewed the non title fight as a warmup for a fourth title bout with Willie Pep on Sept. 26 in New York. Other notes cover Cincinnati and Wichita reaching the American Legion Junior Baseball Sectional final, a Cleveland college football outlook, Beulah Park racing plans, and Ohio State Fair harness racing results.
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United Press
Milwaukee
Sandy Saddler
Paddy de Marco
Saddler
Millwaukee
Willie Pep
New York
Paddy de Maree
Brooklyn
Ll Saha
Standings and results from major leagues and associations
The report lists American and National League records with teams, wins, losses and percentages. It notes last night’s Philadelphia 1 Detroit 0 result and previews upcoming games including Cleveland Philadelphia New York St Louis Boston Detroit, plus American Association and International League results and schedules with multiple matchups and postponed games.
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L. Pet
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Philadelphia
Bt. Louis
Oeese
Detroit
Wleveland
Elphia
Wynn
Zordak
St Loui
Raschi
Byrne
Garver
Detroi
Parnell
Trout
Norenc
Dorish
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Lawn
Nichols
Cincinnati
Fox
Erskine Eck
Pittsburgh
Newth—Dickson
Jones
Breeheen
Ban City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Pau
Toledo
Indianapolis
Louisville
International Ty
W. L
Montreal
Toronto
Rochster
Baltimore
Syracuse
Ottawa
Buffalo
Springfield
Rochester
Hit or Miss by Sixta caught in mid stream
Veredale Washington. M L Wut Jey was shore fishing along the Spokane River pool when he waded into the shallow stream to retrieve a lure. He reported the incident but details are incomplete.
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Wash
M. L. Wut
Jey
Spokane
B Loop Openings For Teams And Bowlers
The Bowling Center class B league still seeks teams and individual bowlers. Interested players may contact Ted Ruth or call the Bowling Center at 4569. The final preparation meeting for the 1951-52 season is next Tuesday at 8 o clock at the Center.
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Bowling Center
Ted Ruth
UPC Keglers Meet on Wednesday for League Handicap Decision
The United Polish Club bowling league invites all bowlers to an 8:30 meeting Wednesday at the clubrooms. A decision will be made on whether Joop will be a handicap organization in the upcoming season.
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UPC Keglers
United Polish Club League
Joop
Giants Triumph in Long-Touted Comebacks and Early Homers
Giants win two straight despite Cubs pressure, Alvin Dark and Monte Irvin spark late rally to tie then Ball Rigney’s long fly wins it. Alfred Stanky and Whitey Lockman lead 12-hit attack as Al Corwin stays undefeated. Warren Spahn fans 11 to notch his 17th win. Phillies blank Reds in three straight shutouts, Jocko Thompson and Ken Johnson combine for three-hitter wins as Del Wilber hits three homers in one game, first since 1936.
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Branca
Willie Werle
Brooklyn
Vern Law
Cubs
Larry Jansen
Alvin Dark
Monte Irvin
Bobby Thomson
Whitey Lockman
Ball Rigney
Giants
Eddie Stanky
Whitey Lockrman
al Corwin
Warren Spahn
Max Sarkent
Boston
Cardinals
Phillies
Reds
Niles Jordan
Jocko Thompson
Ken Johnson
Thompson
Bull Nicholson
del Wilber
Johnson
Philly
Boxing results across cities in New Jersey and beyond
In Newark Wilson outpoints Bobby Lloyd at 147 and 145. Rocky Marciano knocks out Freddie Beshore in Brockton. Bobby Lee stops Charley Early in Baltimore. Joel Stardelly outscores Johnny Noel in Philadelphia. George Johnson stops Bobby Mann in Scranton.
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United Press
Newark
N. J
Wilson
Englewood
Bobby Lloyd
Boston
Rocky Marciano
Brockton
Mass
Freddie Beshore
Elmiente
Calif
Baltimore
Bobby Lee
Balimore
Charley Early
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Joel Stardelly
Johnny Noel
Brooklyn
Trenton
George Johnson
Scranton
Bobby Mann
Iss Scranton
Fanny Blankers-Koen’s record career cited in Sportrait
The piece lauds Fanny Blankers-Koen as a sixfold world record breaker across sprints, hurdles and jumps, noting Olympic golds in 1948 and a relay title for the Netherlands. It recalls wartime records, dominance in Amsterdam, and a celebrated sprint week at the Games with dramatic moments including a tape moment during the hurdles and a royal audience.
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Blankers-Koren
Babe Didrikson
Netherlands
Jesse Owens
Fanny
Jan Blankers
Holland
Amsterdam
Dheatres
Britain
Maureen Gardner
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Graham
Uncle Tom
Jersey Joe Walcott
Garilan
Fitzsimmy
John L. Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
John L
Jersey Joe
Ezzard Charles
Ball Park
Ezzard
Charles
Jake LaMotta
Bronx
Cincinnat
Wichita
Kan
American Legion
Menasha
Wis
Western Reserve
Eddie Finnigan
Ernie Russell
Fred Waikem
Massillon
I. J. Collins
Lancaster
Beulah Park
Collins
Beulah
Beau Nash
Ohio
State Racing Commission
Randall Park
Volo
L. S
M. Kehoe
Imlay City
Mich
Ed Morgan
Frank A
Humphrey and
Cavagna
5. M. O'Donnell, Real Estate
Elyria Savings & Trust
Lee
Tire
Conshohocken
Lee Onshobocken
Bit Palm
Gleveland Sr
Gargas Bros
N. Ridge Rd
Terrell
Lake Ave
Walt Howry
Chestnut Ridge Rd
Elyria
Distr
Kam
D'Essendane
Yhae 2
Bae
Baig Dine
Yorl
John
Model T) Ford
Ed Lovyolos
Philadelphia Eagles
Ford
Lovuolos
Hershey
By Sixta
Power Company
Second St
Fitch Co
Tueaday
Sportrait
Scott Baillie
Fanny Blankers-Koen
Mama
Helsinki
Berne
Switzerland
Tren
Spitzer
Lak
Plymouth
Desoto
Studebaker
Spitzer Motors
Cleveland St
E. Bridge St. Elyria
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