Marciano Faces Charles In Third Heavyweight Title Bid
Rocky Marciano meets ex-champion Ezzard Charles at Yankee Stadium for a third defense of his heavyweight title. Forecasts predicted mostly fair weather though clouded ticket sales may limit attendance to about 30,000 with gate around 400000. The bout airs on ABC with 65 theatres in 45 cities showing the fight to about 180000 seats.
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United Press
New York
Rocky Marciano
Ezzard Charles
Yankee Stadium
U.S. Weather Bureau
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Joe Louis
Joe Walcott
Roland LaStarza
Brockton
Mass
Kaye
LaStarza
Cincinnati
Walcott
Rex Layne
Nino Valdes
Harold Johnson
Ezzard
Coley Wallace
Bob Satterfield
Lloyd Marshall
ABC
Kezard Charles
New York City
American Broadcasting System
Angels Shut Out Oaks as Bubba Church Shines
In San Francisco Bubba Church dominated the Oakland Oaks 8-0 to spark the Hollywood Cherubs as San Francisco and San Diego also won. Don Robertson drove in three with a homer and triple while Allen Gettel allowed 13 hits but Church held pace, lifting the Cherubs toward the top.
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United Press
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Seventh Heaven
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Hollywood
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Don Robertson
Boby Bragan
Big League Schedules Final Practice Round
The final practice session for Big League baseball, for high school age players not in another league, is set for 6:50 p.m. tomorrow at An ton stadium. Joe Juliana, city recreation director, said about 35 players are currently in the league and it will be divided into three teams. Players may still join at tomorrow's session.
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Juliana
Softball Managers Schedule Meeting
City Recreation director Joe Juliano announced a meeting of managers from City Softball league teams on Monday at 7 p.m. to finalize season arrangements before Tuesday's start. Representatives from all teams including Ken's Furniture, Three-A Market, Club Calpella, Trotion Tree Lumber and Masonite Corporation are requested to attend.
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City Softwo League
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Ken's Furniture
Three-A Market
Club Calpella
Trotion Tree Lumber and
Masonite Corporation
Little League Farms State Double Header Scheduled
Recreation director Joe Juliana announced a Saturday morning double header at 9 30 a m at Little League field. The opener features the Phillies against the Dodgers followed by Indians versus the Tigers. Farms operate separately from the Little League though players sometimes move up when vacations thin rosters.
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Tigers
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Little Logue
Indians Extend Winning Streak to Seven With Messy Victory
Indians defeat Senators 5-1 as Don Mossi earns win in relief for manager Al Lopez. Houtteman Lemon Garcia Wynn and Feller led a rotating four-man mound effort. Avila lifts his batting average to .384 with two RBIs. White Sox top Athletics 11-6 with seven-run seventh including Ferris Fain grand slam. Giants, Dodgers pace NL. Ford blanked Orioles. rainouts hit Cubs-Pirates and Cardinals-Phillies.
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United Press
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Lou Limmer
Springfield Loses Hockey Franchise Bid
The American Hockey League board of governors cancelled Springfield Massachusetts franchise. Springfield seeks withdrawal from the Quebec League to join the AHL.
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Quebec
AHL
Elks edge Willits in ninth for sharp series opener
Ukiah Elks win 7 6 over Willits in a Red wood Empire Wednesday night series opener. Jim Lavaletta drives in the decisive run in the bottom of the ninth on a walk and Valen tini scores the winning run. Ted Slayton hurls seven and two thirds with four walks and nine strikeouts. Willits’ Ron Watts and Dick Mordido surrender eight hits and two walks in a tight game.
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Ukiah Elks
Willits
Redwood Empire
Bob Valentini
Elks
Ted Slayton
Dick Mordido
Ron Watts
Mordido
Watts
Slayton
Valentini
Charlie Myers
Lavaletti
John Myers
Floyd Rovera
Myers
Laval
Chefs Lead Little Loop With 13 7 Victory Over Jets
The Ukiah Little League through a double header last night saw the Chefs claim first place by beating the Anton Jets 13 7 while the Service Clubs won 9 4 over the Auto Dealers. Jet pitchers Maxwell and White allowed 13 walks as the Chefs tallied on 10 hits and a five run sixth inning. Winning hurler Dean Hampton reliever Robinson allowed nine Jet hits. The Service Clubs’ Larry Lynch went the distance for a 9 4 win. Pony League double header slated tonight to make rain postponements up, start 6 30 p m.
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Woodie White
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Jets
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Greg Martin
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Hogan Favored To Win Fifth U.S. Open Title
In Springfield New Jersey Ben Hogan the famed golfer seeks a fifth U S Open triumph facing a strong field of 161 players including 135 pros and 26 amateurs. Slammin Sammy Snead Loch is seen as the biggest threat despite injuries. Ten former champions compete with a newer group led by Bob Toski and others from Livingston New Jersey in a bid to stop Hogan.
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N. J
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Hogan
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William Anderson
Lloyd Mangrum
Cary Middlecoff
Julius Boros
Lew Worsham
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Lawson Little
Gene Sarazen
Tony Manero
Bob Toski
Livingston, N. J
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Doug Ford
Jackie Burke
Shelley Mayfield
Bob Rosburg
Marty Margol
Bil Nary
Gene Littler
Despirito Starts Week With 28 Wins at Rockingham Park
Jockey Tony Despirito rode to 28 victories in the first 12 racing days at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire. The third week of the meeting opened with his strong performance, setting a commanding early pace.
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Salem
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Ukiah Jalopy Hard Top Season Opens Tomorrow
Ukiah's 1954 auto racing season launches tomorrow night at the 12th District Fairgrounds with hard tops and jalopies in feature races. The program includes heat races trophy dashes and main events with first race at 8 15 p m. Jalopies are claimers at 199 99. Top drivers in the Redwood Empire are listed from Lakeport and Petaluma meets.
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12Th District Fairgrounds
Spurge Henderson
Henderson
Redwood Empire
Lakeport
Don Harrell
Don Tucker
Buser Warren
Don Parriott
Dave Innes
Petaluma Meet
Carl Hamill
Rod Zanoline
Rick Henderson
George Victorino
Win Beaver
Ed Binggeli
Local Sports Calendar Highlights For Week
Today's events include Men's Twilight Golf at 5 p.m. at the course and Pony League baseball at 6:30 p.m. at the Little League field. Friday features Little and Pony League baseball at 6:30 p.m. and Jalopy racing at 8:15 p.m. at the 12th District fairgrounds. Saturday lists Pony League at 2 p.m. and Elks versus Foster's Lunch baseball at 8:15 p.m. at Anton stadium. Sunday shows Elks versus Foster's Lunch at 1:30 p.m. at Talmage field. Monday adds Little and Pony League baseball at 6:30 p.m. at the Little League field. Tuesday hosts Women's Golf at noon in the clubhouse.
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12Th District Fairgrounds
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Elks
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Talmage Field
Little and Pony League
St Marys Barbecue at Municipal Park Sunday Noon
St Marys hosts an annual barbecue at Municipal Park this Sunday at 12 30 for the whole family. The event promises wholesome outing and best food at a reasonable fee. Attend for a community gathering and tasty meals.
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