Marciano Still heavyweight champ after decision over Charles
Rocky Marciano remains world heavyweight champion by a 15 round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles. Charless future foes include Cockell Jackson and Valdes as boxing news notes his probable next title defense. A separate item mentions Ed Sustersic leaving Elyria Catholic High to coach St Marys Sandusky.
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Jack Dempsey
Joe Lous
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Jack O'Brien
Double Z
Don Cockell
Tommy
Hurricane) Jackson
Nino Valdes
Brockton
Horton Is Ace Driver at Wellington Fairgrounds Show
Dynamite Bill Horton a famed Chicago showman returns with the Irish Horan Lucky Hell Drivers for a 28 act auto thrill show at the Wellington Fairgrounds tomorrow in two performances at 2 and 8 PM. Horton will wheel the Dodger roadster delivering his 19 year long thrill act.
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Wrestling and boxing bouts on WXEL sports cast
Joe Pazandak faces Wild Red Berry in wrestling and Joe Miceli meets Pat Lowry in a 10 round westernweight boxing bout on WXEL. Both events air tonight with WXEL schedules set for 8 and 9 PM.
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Wild Red Berry
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Joe Miceli
Pat Lowry
Horton returns to stage after illness in daring act
The amiable Horton, famed for introducing fireworks to thrill shows, resumes his act with the giant cannon. This veteran performer, known as Dynamite Bill for his fearless use of explosions, helped design the cannon and created poster art for the Irish Horan Lucky Hell Drivers. A lengthy period of injuries and illness delayed him since the June 1950 fuse incident.
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Charles Set For Third Shot At Heavyweight Title
New York report states Ezzard Charles is physically fit for the planned 15 round bout with Rocky Marciano. Doctors found no injuries from their recent defeat, paving the path for a title rematch likely on September 23 at the Polo Grounds per early planning by the International Boxing Club.
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Ezzard Charles
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Ira A. McCown
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Standings and results in the American League and National League
AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show Cleveland leading with a strong pace. New York short wins, Detroit struggling, Washington and Philadelphia mid-pack, with Boston and Baltimore trailing. Friday results include Cleveland over Boston 2-0 and New York 7, Chicago 6. Sundays and Saturdays list several matchups and probable pitchers across divisions. NATIONAL LEAGUE tables place New York atop, with Brooklyn Milwaukee St Louis Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in pursuit. notable results include Cincinnati 2, Philadelphia 1 and St Louis 5, New York 0. Weekend schedules feature multiple matchups and listed starters across cities.
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Adams Named To Muskingum Post
Harry C. Adams of Chicago Illinois former Kent State head basketball coach and Muskingum College athlete was named head basketball coach at Muskingum College Announcement by President Robert N Montgomery and Athletic Director Ed Sherman confirms the appointment in New Concord Ohio
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Two Games Open 2nd Half In LLE Monday
The second-half season of Little League East starts Monday at Lexington Avenue Field with Gardner Jewelers facing Lorain Glass at 5 45 p m and Knights of Columbus meeting the Hilltoppers at 7 30 p m Gardner Jewelers and Hilltoppers tied for the first-half title with 5 4 records.
Fearless Fraley’s golf notes from Baltusrol Open
UPI sports column recalls Lawson Little’s two sevenes on opening holes as he birdied the rest, Jackie Burke’s pet peeves about galleries and fairways, Tony Penna’s hole in one practice and clever birdie at the lake, Al Schacht’s birthday mislisted age, and Sam Snead’s humorous deer tale. Strong names, venues, and anecdotes anchor the item.
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Annual AAU Meet Enters Last Day Five Marks Set
The 66th National AAU track and field championships in St Louis close as Los Angeles A C leads team standings. Five meet records fall in 100 yard dash shot put 800 yard run hammer throw and 440 yard hurdles with stars like Art Bragg Parry OBrien Mal Whitfield Henry Cryer Bob Backus and Josh Culbreath delivering standout performances.
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Two Tilts Slated In Little League West
Two games in Little League West on Monday at Lappin Field feature Elyria Lions vs V.F.W. at 6 p.m. and West Point Cadets vs Eagles at 7 15 p.m. The Lions and Cadets sit tied for first with 1 0 records.
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George Resigns As Head Cage Coach At John Carroll
George resigns today as head basketball coach of John Carroll University to return to high school coaching in football and basketball next fall. He leaves after three seasons marked by a 11-14 13-14 and 13-11 run, the first winning season in 14 years, and amid talk the move may reflect PAC pressures. He says the goal is football, though he regrets leaving.
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Crown At Stake as Hilltoppers Meet Gardner Jewelers
The Hilltoppers face Gardner Jewelers at Lexington Avenue Field on Wednesday at 5 45 PM for the Little League East first half championship. Both teams finished the regular season tied atop the standings at 5 4. A second game may decide the third place tie between Knights of Columbus and Lorain Glass if scheduled.
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Miceli Favored To Beat Lowry In Televised Bout
Joe Miceli a ranked welterweight from New York enjoys a slight edge over Pat Lowry in their 10 round bout at the Sports Arena in Soledo Ohio. Miceli at 149 pounds carries a two pound advantage as Lowry seeks his first win against a rated opponent on national TV.
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al Andrews
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UPC And Mercurys Open Little League South Play
United Polish Club rallied from a 7-4 deficit to beat Corrugated Box 8-7 at Lappin Field as the second half season opened. Kimbel-Terry Mercurys outslugged Elyria Hardware 18-12 behind four-hit efforts from Jerry Henderson and Dick Holzhauer, with Dave Sheets leading the losers with three hits.
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Alf Vanderbilt’s Native Dancer Faces Weighty Handicap Talk
Sports column discusses Alf Vanderbilt's Native Dancer facing 137 pounds in a weight for age handicap. Cites Campbell's plan, compares to Man O War, notes potential sale or retirement as owner contemplates shipping to England or France and questions foreign handicappers' willingness to run him light.
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Indians to stage fourth annual clinic at Youngstown
The Cleveland Indians will stage their fourth annual baseball clinic in Youngstown on June 28. Chief Scout Laddie Placek will be in charge of the event.
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Top Pitcher And Top Slugger But Cardinals Rest In 2nd Division
Harvey Haddix and Stan Musial pace St Louis as the Cardinals linger in the NL second division. Haddix notches an 11th win and Musial belts his 22nd homer, lifting their teams in scattered results across the league. Rip Repulski homers for the Giants, Don Newcombe shuts out the Cubs, and notable hits occur across multiple games as the pennant race tightens.
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Light Heavy Ring Crown Vacated In Pennsylvania
Archie Moore was dethroned as light heavyweight champion by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. The title was declared vacant because Moore refused to defend it against Harold Johnson, the No 1 challenger from Philadelphia. A Moore Johnson title bout had been planned in San Francisco but was cancelled after Moore’s manager demanded 100000 guarantee, deemed exorbitant. The commission hopes other states join the action for the good of boxing.
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Charley Johnston
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Realtors Fall To Lorain Nine In 7 1 Loss
Lorain Glass formerly Ed's Indians defeated Lehman and Johnson Realtors of Elyria 7 to 1 at Oakwood Park Lorain yesterday. Al Saba singled in Lynn Rader for the Realtors lone run in the first inning. Dick Kosco pitched effectively in relief after entering in the first, allowing three runs the rest of the game. The Realtors meet the Cleveland Harvard Tigers tomorrow at Cascade Park at 2 p m.
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Patterson To Meet Royer On July 5 in New York Bout
New York light heavy Floyd Patterson and Frenchman Jacques Royer are signed to an eight round bout on July 5 at St. Nicholas Arena in New York. Royer travels to the United States for the match. Patterson seeks another title bid and faces Royer in a key bout at the arena.
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Porterfield Goes Distance as Vernon Goes Deep
Porterfield went the route allowing 16 hits, fanning ten and walking three. Marlin Stuart was the closer. Mickey Vernon led the Nationals with five hits including a homer. Arnold Portocarrero held Detroit to four hits including Ray Boone’s homer. Bill Renna homered for the Athletics.
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Arnold Portocarrero
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