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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1957
Page
3
The Daily Mail reports boxer Carmen Basilio seeks a postponement of his title bout. Details on opponent date and venue are not provided in the fragment.
Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio may delay his title defense against Johnny Saxton. A Cleveland Boxing Commission exam will determine approval for a postponed date due to a bruised right hand. Basilio arrived in Syracuse yesterday and said the injury could delay the bout by at least five weeks.
Duke, tied for first, seeks sole lead in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a win at Maryland as the Blue Devils and Terps chase top spot. Duke’s 5 8 season mirrors Maryland’s potential, while Wake Forest Florida State and Clemson also figure in week ACC action.
Monterey Calif Bing Crosby hosts his 16th National Pro Amateur Golf Tournament known as the Clambake. A field of about 240 pros and amateurs will compete across three courses Monterey Cypress Point and Pebble Beach with 15008 in prize money for the pros. Proceeds go to charity.
The St Louis Billikens under Eddie Hickey tumble after a 4 of 5 skid, falling 61-50 to Wichita as Joe Stevens scores 21 and Don Woodworth shines on rebounds. Louisville stays strong atop the rankings with a 9-2 mark after a 93-71 win over Memphis State led by Bill Darragh's 26. Penn and St Josephs pull off late comebacks in tight Philadelphia games, while Syracuse wins seven straight after an early loss. Brandeis suffers a surprise loss to St Anselm's as O'Donnell nets 24 for the winners.
St. Maria Goretti iHigh changed its basketball schedule amid a request from St. John's, moving a Jan. 14 game against St. John’s iWigh in Frederick to Monday. In a recent game, the Gaelettes beat North Hagerstown 35 to 22 on Polomac Street, with Norris scoring 18 to lead the winners and Wills and Cavanaugh sparking the attack.
Oklahoma City report notes the 10th annual national high school All-America football team chosen by Wigwam Wisemen of America. South and Southwest dominate selections with players from Greensboro to Centerville and Washington DC named to first, second, and third teams. The prospect of an August Crump Stadium game in Memphis is noted for top honorees.
New York to Jackie Robinson, firm in retirement plans, declined Giants bid for one more season. He said no pressure or money would sway him. a dinner with Chub Feeney failed to change his mind as he prepared to file his voluntary retirement.
NEA Boxing writer notes Gene Fullmer's rising power could outlast challenger Joey Giambra as talk shifts from doubt to potential big-money rematch. The piece compares Fullmer's style to Calhoun and hints at a June Ray Robinson bout as a record test.
The Hagerstown Tigers a newly formed independent team defeated Hancock A C 69 to 66 on Hancock Court. Barber scored 18 Wol ford 17 Davis 18 and Welson 14 led the Tigers while Hancock led 32 24 at half and faded in the final period.
St John’s defeated Washington Snare Methodist in Sunday School League action to hand the Square team its first loss. In the nightcap the Church of the Brethren beat First Baptist 71 to 59, led by Myers 24 and Miner 21 while Files scored 29 for the losers.
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