Basilio Named Fighter of the Year by Ring Magazine
Carmen Basilio world middleweight champion named wringer of Ring Magazine award of merit for 1957. He defended welterweight title vs Johnny Saxton in February and dethroned Sugar Ray Robinson in September, with the Robinson bout drawing the year's largest gate.
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Nat Fleischer
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Wildcats Face Pessimism With Arizona State Rivalry
In a festive tone Carl Porter previews Arizona sports across basketball baseball track and football, arguing Arizona State’s strength challenges the Wildcats this season while praising coaches Fredenke Lancet Castillo and Ed Doherty as they defend titles and rebuild rosters.
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Fredenke
Arizona
Wildcats
Arizona State
Frank Lancet
Omaha
Dave Baldwin
Burdette Morago
Sun Devils
USC
Carl Cooper
Baldy Castillo
Ichabod Crane
Baldy
Giardello and Jones Settle Feud in Ring Tonight
In Miami Beach a TV bout pits Joey Giardello and Ralph Jones in a ten round middleweight clash. The two rivals, long wary of sharing a gym, prepare for a free swinging match with Giardello seeking another title challenge and Jones aiming to upset the favorite.
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Miami Beach
Joey
Giardello
Ralph
Tiger
Jones
NBC
Tucson
Philadelphia
Yonkers
Old Pueblo Favored In Trial Stakes
Arcadia Calif Travis M Kerrs Round Table the money leader of 1987 tops the Malibu Sequel Stakes at Santa Anita Park while Old Pueblo unbeaten in five starts leads the California Breeders trial with Eddie Arcaro set to ride Old Pueblo and Willie Shoemaker aboard Times Ace Rex Ellsworths Times Ace.
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California
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Porter Rouse
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Rex Ellsworth
Fire Harm
Circle Lea
Furyvan
Strong Boy
Tar Heels KU Take Cage Wins In Holiday Tourneys
Kansas led by Wilt Chamberlain topped Oklahoma 68 0 in the Big Eight opener as North Carolina defeated St Louis 60 48 in the Dixie Classic first round. California Seattle San Francisco and Niagara also posted tournament wins at venues in Oklahoma City Madison Square Garden and Raleigh.
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Oklahoma
Kansas City
St. Louis
Raleigh
N.C
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California
Seattle
Denver
Oklahoma City
New York University
Connecticut
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Wilt Chamberlain
Sever-Oot
Gene Hudson
Iowa State
Colorado
Kansas State
Missouri
Dons
Hub Reed
Tulane
Alex Ellis
Niagara
Western Kentucky
Bob Dalton
Denny Fitzpatrick
Bears
NYU
All Stars Need More Linemen Practice Invite
The Tucson All-Star football team seeks interior linemen for the Goulash Bowl with Phoenix. Coach Bob Hart announced a 5:30 practice at Amphitheater junior high field 315 E. Prince, inviting players to help a worthy cause.
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Tucson
Aussies Clinch Davis Cup in Quick Doubles Victory
Australia sealed the Davis Cup with Mervyn Rose and Malcolm Anderson routing a makeshift U S doubles team Vic Seixas and Barry MacKay 6 4 6 4 8 in Melbourne at Kooyong Stadium. Seixas and MacKay struggled as Rose and Anderson dominated serve and volley to clinch the title for Australia.
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Will Grimsley
Melbourne
Mervyn Rose
Malcolm Anderson
Australia
U. S
Vic Seixas
Barry MacKay
Seixas
Anerson
MacKay
Ashley Cooper
Rose
Tony Trabert
Ted Schroeder
Pancho Gonzales
Billy Talbert
Gardoar Mulloy
Billy Sidwell
John Bromwich
Ithough Mulloy
Talbert
Mulloy
Belgium
Anderson
Michigan
Kooyong Stadium
Davis Hp
Wildcats Hit Road Tonight in San Jose Doubleheader
Arizona Wildcats travel to San Jose to face San Jose State in the opener and Santa Clara in the nightcap as coach Fred Enke aims to end a five game road drought. Enke starts Ed Nymeyer, Bob Mueller, Ernie McCray, Eddie Mitchell and Elmer Green. Ned Wulk’s Arizona State squad eyes both games after strong conference play.
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Fred Enke
Arizona Wildcats
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Santa Clara
Arizona State
Tempe
Wildcats
Cats
Enke
Ed Nymeyer
Bob Mueller
Ernie McCray
Eddie Mitchell
Elmer Green
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Santa Clara Rew
New Greens Fee Schedule Under Study at Randolph Park
The Randolph Park municipal golf course greens committee has sent a third proposed fee schedule to City Hall. It omits seasonal differentiations, sets post 3:30 p.m. single play at 75 cents, weekday single play at 1.25, weekend and holiday single play at 1.90, and offers quarterly passes for individuals at 37.80 and couples at 23.0, with council review needed before January 1.
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Randolph Park
City Hall
Don Hummel
Mary
Elsing
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Porter Homer
Homer
Rose Bowl foes in secret drills
Pasadena Calif Oregon and Ohio State began private practices ahead of their January 1 Rose Bowl game. Webfoots coach Len Casanova and Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes said they would test innovations away from public view and press scrutiny.
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Ohio State
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Woody Hayes
Bucks
Sports Calendar Highlights Tomorrow
The schedule lists PM professional wrestling at Sports Center and a 1.8 PM horse race at Rilito Park. Fans are advised to plan attendance around these events for expert action and betting opportunities.
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Rilito Park
Lucky Strike Majors Warm Up Second Half Bowling Night
The Lucky Strike Major League closed the first half with high scores and multiple leagues reporting top performances. Dairy Queen led the city with a 2,825 pinfall and 1003 high team series, while individual honors went to Earl Louk with 804 series and Stub Diefield posting a 299 in the night’s action.
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Angie's Pizzeria
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Gil Wright
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Paul McQuown
Torehy
Kegler
Glenn Spencer
Eddie Chan
Jerry
Ing House
Ann Hawkins
Robertson's
Dress Shop
Tite Owl
Tucson Realty & Trust
Christensen
Southern Arizona Bank
Ieet
Tal
Dave Zachary
Crais
Clif May
Seri Standard Oil
Lenny Samp
Floorcraft Carpet Company
Samp
Ole
Tucson
Murray Shift Construction Co
Gary’ Labreche
Bud
John Gin
Garnet
JoAnn Vath
Pat
Rose Wright
Keglers
Rose
John Hosp
Eagles
George Furchisom
Ann Weber
Muriel Kinder
Mike Gardner
Elias Fights Clifton Foe in Sports Center Card
The undercard for a major boxing show at the Sports Center features Manny Elias announcing a six round bantamweight bout between state champion Manny Elias of Phoenix and Eddie Saint of Clifton. Pro debutant Chuck McGarrity meets Rudy Smith in four rounds and Henry Gutierrez faces Angel Lopez in another four rounder. Main event has Aragon versus Joey Abasia in a six rounder. Tickets on sale at Mexico Travel and Alianza lodge members.
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Golden Boy
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Manny Elias
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Eddie Saint
Clifton
Chuck McGarrity
Rudy Smith
Henry Gutierrez
Angel Lopez
Los Angles
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Aragon
Joey Abasia
Mexico
Alianza Lodge
West To Plan On Passing In Shrine East West Clash
Duelling teams from the West and East prepare for the Shrine East-West game at Kezar Stadium with West coach Jack Curtice emphasizing a passing attack led by starting quarterback Jackie Douglas from Stanford. NBC will televise the 3 pm Pacific kickoff. East eyes a Wing T ground game as weather and field conditions noted.
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Robbie Garrett
John Brodie
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