Marciano Knocks Out Matthews In Second Round
Rocky Marciano defeats Harry Matthews by knockout in the second round at Yankee Stadium. The win boosts Marciano toward a world heavyweight title shot against Jersey Joe Walcott, with promoter Jim Norris aiming for a September bout in New York. Matthews, outweighed but persistent, suffers his fourth defeat in 106 pro fights as Marciano extends his streak to 42 straight victories and 37 knockouts.
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Boxing Commission
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Scientist
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Ray Muller
Major League Line Scores and Exhibition Results
Major League line scores show New York a 2 7 12 loss to Philadelphia style blank? The page lists American League games with pitcher records and line scores for New York versus opponent and Washington vs St Louis, plus National League results against Brooklyn. It also notes an exhibition Chicago versus Milwaukee game with scoring and pitchers.
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Hogue
Berra
Silver
Newhouse
Batts
Schaeffer
Washington
St Louis
Sleater Johnson
Consuegra
Keller
Grasso
Paice Cain
Moss
Paige
Sleater
Brooklyn
Staley
D Rice Wade
Black Jie
Hornsby Named Reds Manager After Browns Firing
Stone faced Rogers Hornsby returns to the majors as Cincinnati Reds new manager seven weeks after being fired by the St Louis Browns. Paul says Hornsby will assume command Aug 5 from scouting duties and will lead a team aiming to return to the first division with a demanding, no nonsense approach.
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Rogers Hornsby
Cincinnati Reds
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Cincinnati
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Reds
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Browns
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Rajah
Powell Crosley
Boxing results from United Press night cards
United Press reports Rocky Marciano stops Harry Matthews in New York at Yankee Stadium. Joe Micell defeats Pierre Langlois in Brooklyn. Johnny Bratton stops Laurent Dauthuille in Montreal.
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Joe Micell
New York
Pierre Langlois
France
Montreal
Johnny Bratton
Chicago
Laurent Dauthuille
Chicago Motor Club Projects U S Highway Travel Surge
The Chicago Motor Club predicts total highway travel will reach 486000060009 miles in a single year, signaling a dramatic rise in road use and potential strain on infrastructure. The estimate reflects overall mobility trends and regional travel patterns for upcoming year.
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Chicago Motor Club
Spring Valley takes lead in Twi-Lite Golf League
Spring Valley tops Team No 14 8 0 to seize first in the National Division as Read's Jewelers slips after a 5 3 loss to Perry Fay No 1. Olympic Recreation holds first in the American Division with a 5 3 win over Timms Spring Company. Supper Club beat Urban's Rumpus Room 6 2. Ray's Place edged Couch Uthe 4 14 3 14. Nelson Stud beat Kohlmye Hardware 6 2. Perry Fay No 2 won from Toggery Shop 5 1. Individual low scores include Nick Ross 37 nine holes, Emody 38, Michaels 38, Fritz 39, Rieth 39, McIntire 39, Jalowiec 39, Staskiews 40, Porter 40, Bousek 48 14 34.
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Rumpus Room
Ray
Couch
Les Porter
Paul Kirkpatrick
Bud Shedion
John Bousek
Ray Knight
Ted Jarowice
al Yug
Mammy Ross
Perry-Fay
Ray's
Uthe
Timms Spring Company
Kohlmver Hardware
Toggery Shop
Read's Jewelers
U Ban's Rumpus Room
Nelson Stud
Blooper League Tripleheader At Lexington Avenue Field
Three Blooper League games are set at Lexington Avenue field this evening. Gibbys Place faces United Polish Club at 6 15 p m Ohio Fuel Gas meets Perry Fay at 7 45 p m and Toggery Shop plays Erb Radio at 9 00 p m The Toggery Radio game was moved up from tomorrow by agreement.
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Gibby
Red Sox Edge Yankees 5-4 In Seventh In Eaton Midget League
Red Sox scored in the seventh to beat the Yankees 5 to 4 Monday. Winning pitcher Ralph Novy allowed few runs while Jim Petrykowski took the loss. Don Knechtges led Red Sox with a double and two singles, and Ruinh Birth added a double and single for the Yankees. Indians idle lead 2-0 after Monday play.
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Eaton
Ralph Novy
Jim Petrykowski
Don Knechtges
Alan Avins
Novy
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Navy and Grills
Petrykowski
Kline
Washington Danced Here at Gadsbys Tav ern Birthright Balls
The ballroom in Gadsbys Tavern Alexandria hosted many birthright balls in honor of Washington. Its Colonial interior was moved to the Metropolitan Museum where the color scheme was revealed with gray-green walls repainted cream.
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Alexandria
Metropolitan Museum
Bratton Stops Dauthuille In 3rd
In Montreal Johnny Bratton stopped Laurent Dauthuille in the third round by technical knockout at the Forum before 6,773 fans. The halt came at 2:15 of the third after a broken rib left Dauthuille paralyzed and unable to continue. Bratton, weighing 151/4 pounds, remains positioned for a potential title rematch with Kid Gavilan as he closes in on the welterweight crown holder.
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Johnny Bratton
Chicago
Laurent Cauthuile
France
Forum
Bratton
Kid Gavilan
Jarrin Johnny
Dauthuille
Uruguayans, Frenchmen clash amid rough court action
In a chaotic game, Wilfredo Pelaez lands a right to Farrell, Carlos Rossello body slams him, Garcia Otero charges the stands, and police drag him out. The Russian-American team wins 86 58 as fans boo and reform-minded referees are urged.
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Wilfredo Pelaez
Farrell
Carlos Rossello
Arrell
Garcia Otero
New York
Uruguay
Garcia
Eaton All Star Group Is Picked
An Eaton Midget League All Star team of three local clubs was announced today. The roster includes Tom Grills Bill Krosky James Petrykowski Bob Krosky Ralph Novy Wayne Burgess John Bush Dennis Hawke Don Knechtges Toby Damiel Ralph Birth Alan Hubley Dick Knechtges Eddie Norris Dick Hill Alan Jackson.
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Bill Krosky
James Petrykowski
Bob Krosky
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Wayne Burgess
John Bush
Dennis Hawke
Don Knechtges
Toby Damiel
Ralph Birth
Alan Hubley
Dick Knechtges
Eddie Norris
Dick Hill
Alan Jackson
Standings and results from major leagues and schedules
The standings show New York 97 wins 57 losses in the lead with Cleveland at 54 43 and Boston at 52 42. Detroit and Philadelphia trail, with night results including Detroit 12 New York 2 and St Louis 6 Washington 3. Tonight’s games feature Cleveland vs Boston and New York vs Chicago among others.
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