Foreman Wins as Roman Knockdown Sparks Foul Claim
George Foreman retained the world heavyweight title with a two minute first round KO against Joe Roman at Tokyo’s Budokan Hall. Referee Jay Edson ruled the knockdown was not a foul and cautioned the crowd that the punch occurred while Roman was going down, prompting legal protest plans from Roman’s camp who labeled it a double foul.
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Joe “King” Roman
Jay Edson
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Ariz
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Roman
Edson
al Braverman
Joe
Japan
Joe Roman
Detroit Pitchers Back Billy Martin Amid Spitball Suspension
Detroit pitchers Joe Coleman and Fred Sherman defend Billy Martin after his three day suspension over ordering spitballs in a game with Cleveland. GM Jim Campbell condemns the act while AL President Joe Cronin imposes the suspension. Martin admits spitter use and faces loss of about $1,000 from his $65,000 salary. Cleveland manager Aspromonte calls the move harsh.
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Fred Sherman
Coleman
Sherman
Cleveland
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Indians
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Cronin
Billy
Ken Aspromonte
Texas
Jim Merritt
Aspromonte
Elyria Pioneers Tumble in Heat Camaraderie Scrimmage
Elyria High football coach Barton watched his Pioneers lose 2-1 to host Akron Kenmore in a hot scrimmage as quarterback Gary Stevenson left with a neck injury. Steve Anderson scored the lone Elyria TD after a long drive, while fumbles interrupted their progress. Barton noted poor offensive execution earlier but said Stevenson will be fine and that upcoming game against Toledo Bowsher looms.
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Pioneers
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Kenmore
Warren Western Reserve
Elyria
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Stevenson
Steve Anderson
Buckeye
Leroy Kelly
Skorich
NFL
Joe Jones
Lester Sims
George Henry
Bob Myers
Indians hand Tigers another loss on Kekich’s strong outing
Detroit managed six hits and committed a costly error in a 6 to 4 loss to Cleveland. Mike Kekich, in four innings for the Indians, held Detroit to two runs before handing to relievers to secure the win as interim manager Joe Schultz guided the Tigers amid Billy Martin’s suspension.
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John Ellis
Ike Brown
Charlie Spikes
Dave Duncan
Westlake prep football squad bets on rugged defense
Westlake aims to repeat as Southwestern Conference champions with a stout defense returning eight of 15 lettermen after allowing 13.1 points per game last season. Coach Currence notes leadership from senior Jamie Melvin on offense despite losses at quarterback and end, while health and heat limit practice. With 37 candidates, the Demons field depth for a potentially strong ground game led by Retone, Holway, and Buelek, and a schedule featuring Bay, North Olmsted, and Fairview as key clashes.
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Gary Buelek
Retone
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Bay
Alex Kubetin
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Avon Lake
Fairview
Browns Lions Exhibition Tonight Promises Veteran Action
Cleveland and Detroit stage a national televised exhibition with veterans Mike Phipps Milt Morin Chip Glass and Hugh McKinins leading Browns skirmish and Lions rebuilding their defense. A 65 000 crowd is expected as Cleveland seeks a third straight exhibition win while Detroit aims for win No 3 and continues a strong preseason run against the Browns.
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Herb Ovis
Bob Bell
Jim Mitchell
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