Fullmer Ready for Rematch with Robinson Knockout Bid
Gene Fullmer, Utah born new middleweight champion, vowed to be “twice as mean” for a knockout in a possible rematch with Sugar Ray Robinson. Robinson, 36, warned by Fullmer’s camp, awaits decision by his brain trust after a 14 round unanimous verdict. Robinson earned $199,050 to Fullmer’s $20,603.
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Willie Mays Signs For Same Salary 1957 Giants
New York United States Willie Mays has signed his 1957 contract with the New York Giants and reportedly will receive the same $35,000 salary as last season despite a hitting slump. Mays, 25, batted .236 with 36 home runs and 51 in 1955, after a .345 title winning prior year. He joined Hank Satter and Mike McCormick as early signees.
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Touchdown Club Awards Honor Oklahoma and Sal Maglie
The Touchdown Club of Washington named the University of Oklahoma as outstanding college team of the year for an unbeaten four seasons and 16 points per game last fall. Brooklyn pitcher Sal Maglie received the Clark Griffith Memorial Award for his sensational rally in the pennant race, praised as the league’s comeback man.
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Bowling Results and Player List From Cached Meet
A garbled OCR style summary lists multiple bowlers and teams such as Richard, Bates, Hottman Chay, and Condon Auto PAR with scattered results. Names like Savoy, Mannan, Copenhaver, Teak, Richards, Pontes Paint, and several others appear amid fragmented scores and mentions of venues, matchups, and possible team names.
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Future Looks Bright For New Champ
Gene Fullmer, the middleweight champion, woke in a new world after dethroning Sugar Ray Robinson at Madison Square Garden. The Ogden Utah welder earned a modest cut of the gate as he claimed the title in a bruising 15 round decision. Robinson offered praise, noting Fullmer did not hurt him and that rabbit punching was against the rules, while Fullmer credited his cautious ring plan and manager Marvy Jensen for the strategy.
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Fights Last Night New York G Fuilmer Usitz West Jordan Utah
Midweight title bout referenced with Sugar Ray Robinson and two fighters in New York and Utah. Names appear incomplete and event details unclear. The text suggests a world middleweight championship context but lacks concrete results or dates.
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West Jordan celebrates Gene Fullmer world middleweight title win
In West Jordan Utah fans erupt after Gene Fullmer wins the world middleweight championship. His wife Dolores 23 shouts with joy as baby Kaye 5 months old watches at home. About 2100 townspeople spill into the streets forming a 100 car caravan through Salt Lake suburb announcing the victory.
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College basketball results from several games
Southern Methodist beat Baylor 72 to 61 while Alderson Broaddus defeated Morris Harvey 77 to 15 Ohio University topped Arizona State Tempe 97 to 81 In the Senior Bowl Tourney Morehead won 97 75 against Florida State.
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Grid Stars To Play In Senior Bowl
Mobile Alabama previews the eighth annual Senior Bowl with North coach Joe Kuharich and South coach Paul Brown evaluating squads for Saturday’s game Two days remain to prepare as Brown misses Texas Christian star Charley Curtis due to travel delays Backfield candidates include Baylor’s Del Shofner Georgia Tech’s Wade Mitchell Teddy Sutton and Joel Wells with Bosseler Parades and Junker among backs Len Damson connects with receivers Bomba and Junker in drills 50 players turn pro in the game.
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Celtics Icon Bob Cousy Praised by Teammates
Professional opponents and teammates attest that no one handles a basketball like Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics.
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Pirates Name Bowen Chief Scouting Supervisor
Pittsburgh Pirates announce J Rex Bowen as chief scouting supervisor succeeding Hall of Famer George Sisler who was named coach. Banwen, 45, has led middle Atlantic scouting since 1952 after joining from the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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Harvard to Replace Football Coach After Dismissal Vote
Harvard reportedly prepared to replace coach after faculty committee and Harvard Corporation voted to terminate. Jordan, 16-year veteran, said the committee cited unsatisfactory performance with 24 wins and 31 losses, and a $12,500 salary.
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Mustangs Setting Hot Pace In Conference Cage Race
Mustangs press the Southwest Conference race with 17 straight league wins after an easy win over Baylor. SMU, ranked high, utilizes a strong defense and scoring pace as timing tightens across college hoops. Other outlets feature Vanderbilt, Alabama, Auburn, and early round tournament results with notable performances and records.
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