Patterson Decisions Jackson in Thrilling Title Bid
Floyd Patterson defeated Huricane Tommy Jackson by split decision to win a shot at Archie Moore. Patterson suffered a broken fourth metacarpal in his right hand, potentially delaying the September title bout in Yankee Stadium. Doctors projected six to eight weeks of healing, leaving room for training other than punching.
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Hurricane) Jackson
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Tucson Cowboys Rally Past Yuma Sun Sox in High-Scoring Win
The Tucson Cowboys beat Yuma Sun Sox 11-10 at Hi Garbett Field as Dick Velage allowed three homers in the fourth inning. Hal Hacker faces Yuma’s Dick Meder while John Ivory Smith seeks a fifth straight win against Tijuana. Pete Marti could miss days with an injured finger. Ernie Choukalos may sign to bolster the catching corps.
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Time Out Bats Why Umps Nice Big One-Up Card
A cheeky note aimed at umpires and fans mentions a large one-up card for easy reading. The line blends sports jargon with a light jab about officiating and a playful challenge to display or acknowledge it.
Mexicali A M Threat Crushes Kings 18 to 9
Mexicali from the Arizona-Mexico League routed Douglas 18 to 9 to tighten the standings. Cananea beat Phoenix 13 to 9, Nogales won 11 to 5 at Tijuana, and Tucson edged Yuma 11 to 10 as Cananea and Douglas duel for first place.
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Cowboy Box Score: Yuma Beats Tucson In Low-Scoring Duel
Yuma tops Tucson 11 to 6 in a terse box score page. Key names include Gutierrez, McDaniel, Simpson, Harris, Hairston and Horn with RBI contributions from Tyler, Wilcox, and Haley. Pitchers Welage and Vasquez lead the defensive effort, while Horn collects the win.
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Cheesbourg Aims for 100 Mile USAC Milwaukee Run
Cheesbourg, local auto racing driver, expects to qualify the McDonald Special for tomorrow's 100 mile USAC race in Milwaukee. Last week in Indianapolis rain halted qualifying, robbing him of a shot at the start. The dirt-track car, once driven by Jack McGrath, was rebuilt after a wreck at the Arizona State Fairgrounds last fall and is owned by Cecil McDonald of Mesa, a sand and gravel businessman.
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UCLA Chief Calls PCC a Stinking Mess and Pushes Reform
Dr. Raymond B. Allen, UCLA chancellor, described the Pacific Coast Conference as a stinking mess after the football funding scandal. He urged forming a new conference with more comparable institutions if reform fails and warned the PCC might head toward Berkeley.
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Littler Leads Palm Beach Round Robin with 34 under par
Gene Littler of Singing Hills California shot 69 68 68 on the tricky par 72 Wyckoff Country Club course to lead the Palm Beach Round Robin with a 34 under par total. Ted Kroll and Bob Rosburg trailed as Littler eyed extending his advantage in the fourth round against Art Wall Lloyd Mangrum Ilie Maxwell and Tommy Bolt. The official scorer tracks every stroke while Littler praised his form despite the course’s mystery.
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Odessa
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Tucson Little League Kicks Off 1956 Season
More than 600 young players start the Tucson Little League season as 30 teams compete in five leagues. Opening ceremonies at Randolph Park begin 4:30 PM with Kile Jarvis and Bud Tucker throwing first balls, joined by Gene Reid. The season runs through August 8.
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Swaps Seeks Revenge In Argonaut Handicap Feature
Swaps and Porterhouse head a four-stake program at Hollywood Park led by the $50,000 added Argonaut Handicap where Swaps carries 128 pounds and Porterhouse 119. Fabius, coming off Preakness and Jersey Stakes wins, is favored in the $35,000 Leonard Richard Stakes at Delaware Park, with Willie Hartack possibly not riding Calumet ace. If all 11 entries run, the Argonaut purse climbs to $52,550 with $39,650 to the winner.
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Arizona Wildcats face 2nd round in College World Series
Arizona Coach Frank Sancert relies on Carl Thomas a 6 5 right hander who pitched 12 wins and a 2 51 ERA this season to lead the Wildcats against Minnesota or Wyoming in Omaha Thomas has appeared in more College World Series innings than any opponent with 30 over two years Arizona carries seven players making a third trip to Omaha and a deep pitching staff led by Oosterveen Hyman and Lee Myers and Davis provide strong support Minnesota the Big 10 champion sits at 28 8 with a .294 team batting average and seven regulars hitting over .300 Wyoming 20 14 features Don Napierkowski and six regulars hitting over .300 in a potential Wyoming Arizona matchup
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Dave Holsclaw
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Sports Calendar Highlights Local Baseball and Track Events
Tonight at 7:30 Micro Midgets on East 36th Street Track. At 8:00 Yuma meets Tucson Cowboys at Hi Corbett Field. Tomorrow at 1:00 P.M. Willcox plays Amphitheater and Hayden faces Pueblo in a doubleheader at Estevan Park. Later 8:00 P.M. Tijuana vs Tucson Cowboys at Hi Corbett. Monday 4:30 P.M. Little League ceremonies at Ran-
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Updegraff 69 Misses Medalist by One at Sunnehanna
Dr. Ed Updegraff shot 69 in the Sunnehanna Amateur to tie for second with Peter Nisselson of New Haven, one stroke behind Billy Hyndman of Philadelphia who led with 68. Hyndman and Updegraff both had limited birdies, with Updegraff bogeying the 12th while Hyndman stayed steady. Two rounds remain today and Sunday for the final 18 holes.
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Legion Baseball Opens with Doubleheader in Tucson Area
Tucson's expanded Junior American Legion baseball program starts tomorrow at Estevan Park with a 1 PM doubleheader. Willcox faces Amphi in the opener, Hayden meets Pueblo in game two, both Amphi and Pueblo debuting since organization. Hayden already owns a win after a 1 hit victory over San Manuel.
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