Ray Robinson Named Fighter Of The Year
Ray Robinson, middleweight champion, named Fighter Of The Year by Ring Magazine for 1951. He beat Jersey Joe Walcott Andy Turpin and Vic Toweel and aided war relief efforts through Runyon Cancer fund and other charities. Other briefs note Ohio State beat Oregon State 61 57 with Ralph Armstrong 21 points, Stanford’s Bob Mathias back for Rose Bowl prep, NBC unveils a wireless television camera for Rose Parade coverage, and Russia to compete in Helsinki 1952 Olympics.
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Jack Cuddy
United Press
Ray Robinson
Ring Magazine
Sugar Ray
Jersey Joe Walcott
Andy Turpin
Vic Toweel
Nat Fleischer
Robinson
Europe
Runyon Cancer Fund
Cart Fund
Corvallis
Ore
Ralph Armstrong
Ohio State
Oregon State College
Buckeyes
Armstrong
Oregon
Jim Nau
Bill Wilks
Seattle
Washington
Washington State
Ezzard Charles
Rocky Marciano
Brocklon
National Boxing Association
Marciano
Charles
Ring
Kid Gavilan
Cuba
Charles Homez
France
Gavilan
NBA
New York Commission
Harry Matthews
Joey
Maxim
Bellwether Fight Endures as Turpin Scored by Ten
Muhammad Ali skated past Turpin in a crowded Polo Grounds clash drawing 61,370 fans and about $1 million in receipts. The American regained the crown with a 10th round stoppage after Turpin had traveled from London to challenge. Turpin had earned the belt via a July 10 decision over Reputean in London.
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Turpin
England
Polo Grounds
Reputean
London
Fleischer
Biloxi
Miss
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Tennessee
Bob Neyland
York State
California
Tatum
Gulf Coast
U. S
Neyland
Elita
Ason
Boxing safety, ratings, and 1952 probe predictions
The piece notes only two of 12 ring fatalities in 1951 involved professionals Georgie Flores and Laurie Peters with 20 amateurs dead, seven of them in the United States. It cites Fleischer predicting a 1952 Justice Department boxing probe targeting sport hoodlums alongside rankings from The Ring and NBA.
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Georgie Flores
New York
Laurie Peters
Australia
United States
Fleischer
Justice Department
Indonesia's pepper output and bowling tourney update
Indonesia's pepper production is around 6 600 tons and doubles the 1 548 figure. A mixed doubles bowling tournament for United Polish Club members is set for Friday night at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes starting at 9. Thirty teams are expected with some men’s openings available. A citrus green wall color trend has joined pale greens in home interiors, bringing quiet charm to a suburban bed sitting room. The ceiling matches the walls and black casement window trim adds contrast.
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UPC Keglers
United Polish Club
Stoney’s
Rainbow Lanes
George Bahl
Ste X
Dicken Fun Bro Kadleeral Home
Dicken Funeral Home
Hogi Individus
Lawrel
Leaman Cartage
Oberin
Cherney's Beverages
Bruce Spaulding
Tusxon Foundry
Benton
Rete J. Bowman
H. Rick
Tadport Centerioss
Drawne
mStal
Evans Lanes
Wome Brubaker Grocery
Baker Auto Sales
Ois Smith
Palm
Lee Builders
Ostrov Shoes
ST. John's
la’ County Excavators
el Rey Grettay
Lorain
Grace
Cuney Island
Harel
D. Baker
Hornets Rally To Defeat Syracuse In AHL Action
The Pittsburgh Hornets erased a 13 point deficit in the third period to beat Syracuse 4 to 3 in the Western Division of the American Hockey League. John McLellan opened the late rally at 7:09, with Phil Maloney and Frank Sullivan adding quick goals to seal the win. In another game, the Cincinnati Mohawks and Indianapolis Caps tied 2-2 after a late fight between Larry Zeidel and Johnnie Denis led to misconduct penalties.
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Tsbursh
Eveland
Louis _H
Ae Fcinnatl
Cay Chanapels
Wit
Wishew
Ps Lon Avidence
Providence
St Wis
Indianapois
Cleveland
St. Louis
Leveland 'S
Indianapolis
Ena
Cincinnati
Hersheiffalo
Syracuse
Pilots
United Press
Pittsburgh Hornets
Hornets
John McLellan
Pittsburgh
Phil Maloney
Frank Sullivan
Cincinnati Mohawks
Indianapolis Caps
Larry Zeidel
Caps
Cicinnati
Johnnie Denis
Fight Results Spotlighted by United Press in New York
A terse United Press report from New York notes a boxing arena card with Donoghue stopping Vinnie D Andrea in 15 rounds. Details are fragmentary but indicate a decisive finish and notable bout tempo.
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United Press
New York
Tager Donoghue
Vinnie D'Andrea
Finishes for Plastics and Colored Coatings
Industrial finish technicians produce labels and containers with colored coating and spirit varnish on plastic articles. Special enamels and inks resist alcohol or lacquer, preventing bleed when varnish is applied. Manufacturers offer multiple colors to color the paste before varnishing.
Spivey Urged to Testify in Bribery Scandal
Lexington Kentucky A suspended University of Kentucky basketball star Spivey was urged by attorney Elmer Drake to testify in the basketball bribery scandals if New York Assistant District Attorney Vincent O Connor shows that Spivey could help prosecute gamblers or others involved in game fixing Drake said O Connor has not demonstrated any possible contribution. Spivey has denied any connection to fixing attempts and says he has no knowledge aiding prosecutions. New York officials declined comment on his statement made last Monday when he asked to be suspended pending clearance of rumors.
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Lexington
Bill Spivey
University of Kentucky
Elmer Drake
Spivey
New York
Vincent O'Connor
Drake
O'Connor
Kentucky Star
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Springfield
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100% Wool Union Suits
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