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SPORTS CORNER
Sugar Ray Says Rematch
Must Await Settlement of
His Tax Problems
Bv Charles J. Livingston
CHICAGO (ANP) — Sugar
Ray Robinson, decidedly one of
the greatest and most unpre¬
dictable of all fist fighters, de¬
clared resolutely here last week
that he won’t box Carmen Ba-
silio—or anyone else—until he
can reach an agreement with
the government concerning his
income tax problems.
The dapper ex-champion,
four-times winner of boxing’s
coveted tiara, made the state¬
ment to a host of reporters at
the “grand reopening” of man¬
ager Harold “Killer" Johnson’s
Archway Lounge here last week.
Robinson had breezed into j
conferring with IBC brasses
tbwn for the duel purpose of j
concerning his title rematch
with Basilio, and to preside in I
his usual swaggering fashion
at the) reopening. And presid¬
ed he did.
Ray Presides At Cafe Opening
What Robbie and manager |
Johnson said to the IBC chief¬
tains has not yet been disclos¬
ed in details, but there was no
mistaken his success as the
main attraction at the south-
side eatery. While an unex¬
pected huge crowd (the affair
was supposed to be a semi¬
private affair for the press
gentry) filtered into the place,
Robinson sauntered over the
finely carpeted floor of the
lounge, visiting with different
personality, including a delega¬
tion of television reporters.
People wanted to shake his
hands, talk with him, find
his reaction to his impending
rematch with Basilio, the bat-
tlo-xiaud ex-vf;lter weight)
middleweight title on a contro-,
verslal split split decision decision in in New New |
York last September. Everyone
wanted to know when “Sugar” |
;
Ray will flgjit Basilio again.
Sugar Ray, never at a loss for
words, reacted quickly.
Won’t Fight Until Taxes
Are Adjusted
“I won’t fight him (Basiliof
until my tax affairs with the
government are straightened
out, if that’s what you want
to Jcnow” he said. Asked to elab¬
orate on the statement, he
went on:
“Look, I have approximately
$400.00 coming from the fight
I had with Basilio for the title.
"The government has the
purse tied up. They did release
$100 000 Of the $514,000 I had
coming. But that was to pay
expenses.
“You can say this, I have no
intention of lighting again un¬
til something is done aDout the
rest of that money.”
Finds Governmen Tough
Bargainer
Has he maae any progress in
obtaining the rest of the loot?
(i Tan Players
To Be In Pro-
Bow] Game
CHICAGO—Five tan players
were named to the Eastern Di¬
vision team and one to the Wes¬
tern Division unit for tthe annu¬
al All-Star Pro-Bowl gamp in
Los Angeles, Jan. 12.
Named on the East’s offensive
team were Jack McClairen.
Pittsburgh Steelers .end, Roose¬
velt Brown, New York Giants,
tackle; Ollie Matson, Chicago
Cardinals, halfback, and Jim
Brown .Cleveland Browns, full¬
back.
Brown was the only rookie
on the team.
Veteran Em Tunnell, New York
Giants, safety, was again select¬
ed on the defense unit. He has
never missed a Pro-Bowl game.
He expects to retire after this
season.
Named to the West team was
Tom Wilson, Los Angeles Rams’
halfback.
“I have been trying to ar-
range an appointment with the
tax bureau for 'some kind of
settlement,’’ he explained, “but
T have not been successful, so
far.” He also pointed out
that the government compro¬
mised on taxes with Rocky
Marciano and Bobo Olson and
that he (Rdbinsont expected
‘be seme consideration. Ray.
then ended the interview wi’h
this remark: “. . My plans are
very indefinite, I’m not going to
mak" a move until something is
done.”
February Bout Off
His statement evidently dis-
rupt.ed plans by the IBC for a
proposed February title match
between Robinson and Basilio.
' Iow Robinson cays that even
if the taxes are straightened
out shortlv. he’ll need time to
train and won’t toe in shape to
fight the rugged Basilio until
ar ound, Maich, 1958
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youths to their second
Sheriff McCall shot "'7,<77, one !
prisoner fatally and severely
. , another on a deserted . . .
road , at , night. . . , The sheriff , . - -
•laimed , . ...... that the two handcuff-
, youths ,. had , . attacked . . , him. . j
Melvin Hawkins’ parents’ '
got in touch with Robert
Sound -S, NAACP field secre-j
tary, who called Gov. Collins
December 21 ** “**'* and urged '“ B that j
he State protect the boy from .
harm. Gov. Collins assured
Mr. Saunders z ** that an
harm would befall the boy.
«e said that the state’s at-
vn ey would report to the put -
j_ Francisco s - Rodiguez, legal re-
chairman of the
NAACP, was the Associa- i
attorney who conferred
Sheriff McCall.
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The touring phase of the 1958
Training exhibitions,
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find the Dodgers in North-!
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That’s as close as
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four-game series with the Cubs
at Mesa, Tuscon and Las Ve-
gas.
The Florida portion of the
Dodgers schedule, announced
last week, showed games with
the Phillies, Braves, White Sox,
Red Sox, Spokane (P. C. L),
Athletics, Redlegs, Tigers, Car-
dinals, Pirates and Senators
The only Major League teams
the Dodgers will not battle
during the ’58 Spring season
will be the Cleveland Indians
and San Francisco Giants,
Here is the last leg of the
spring exhibition schedule:
Thursday, April 3, Braves at
Jacksonville, Fla; Friday, April
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April 5, Braves at Ft. Worth,
Tex.; Sunday, April 6, Braves at|
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They were Roosevelt Grier,
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for Penn State and the New !
York Giants; Abe Woodson, who
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Beatin’ The Gum
By Bill Brower ,
The fading year was a great |
one for tan athletes; it pro¬
vided their staunch adherents
some great moments, too.
It was marked also by con-
trversy — the most provocative
erupted over Jackie Robinson’s
retirement from baseball.
The year got under way
auspiciously. Jim Brown was
hero for Syracuse (three touch¬
downs, three conversions) as
the Grange was edged by
Texas Christian, 28-27 in the
Cotton Bowl at Dallas.
Collins Hagler starred (two
touchdowns) as Iowa beat Ore¬
gon State, 35-19, in the Rose
Bowl at Pasadena.
Then came a bitter pill;
Sugar Ray Robinson is decis-
ioned by Gene Fullmer for the
middleweight title.
Sondy Saddler, featherweight
champion, was forced into re¬
tirement by failing eyesight.
Carmen Basilio ,kayoed John¬
ny Saxton in the second round
for the welterweight title.
Phil Reavis, Villanova, bet¬
ters AAU indoor high jump
record of 6 feet, 9 ’ > inches by a
leap of 6 feet, 9U. inches.
Dave Ricketts, Duquesne star,
set National Collegiate record
of 42 straight foul shots.
Joe Brown retains lightweight
title with TKO over Bud Smith.
North Carolina w r on over
Kansas (Wilt • Chamberlain,
Maurice King) in triple over¬
time, 54-53, for National Col¬
legiate Athletic Association
basketball championship.
Bradley (Bobby Joe Mason,
Joe McDade, Shellie McMillan
and Curley Johnson) won over j j
Memphis State, 84-83, for Na-
itonal Invitational Tourney j
championship.
Boston Celtics (Billy Russell)
ccpiped the National Basketball
Association title, defeating St.
Louis Hawks, 125-123, in double |
overtime. Russell grabbed 244
In 10 games for rebound record
in NBA playoffs; old record,
207 in 12 games.
Ray Robinson regains mid 1 - |
championship, knock- !
ing fifth out Gene Fullmer in the j
ronud.
Gene Baker, Chicago Cubs J 1
dealt to Pittsburgh
in multiple player deal. |
Harry Simpson traded to New j
Yankees in switch in-1
volving several players.
Althea Gibson won the Wim- j
bledon women’s tennis title;
unprecedented feat for a
athlete.
For the first time in history, ■
tan athletes comprised
outfield for the National
in the All-Star game—
Robinson, Cincinnati, in
Willie Mays, New York,
and Hank Aaron, Mil- ;
right. American League
with Minnie Minoso,
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Floyd Patterson kayos Hurri¬
cane Jackson in his first heavy- j
weight title defense.
Miss Gibson adds the U. S.
women’s tennis title to her
growing list of championships.
Hank Aaron, here in Mil¬
waukee as his lOth-inning i
homer gives the Braves pennant a 4-2 j
National League j
clinching victory. |
Aaron wins the NL home run i
championship and leads in
several other offensive depart¬
ments.
Wes Covington, Braves’ left-
fielder, field star, and Aaron
hitting star as Braves won
World Series from New York
Yankees, 4-3, in best-of-seven
set.
Aaron voted the most valu¬
able player in the NL.
Patterson knocked out Pete
Rademacher in second defense
of title.
Archie Moore successfully de¬
fended his light heavyweight
title, knocking out Tony An¬
thony.
Jim Brown starred in pro
football for the Cleveland
Browns. He set National Foot¬
ball League single game indi¬
vidual rushing record by gain¬
ing 237 yards against the Los
Angeles Rams. He also won the
individal ground gaining
championship and was cinch
for rookie-of-the-year.
Larry Doby traded to Balti¬
more Orioles by the Chicago
White Sox. The Sox also traded
Minoso to the Cleveland Indi¬
ans and obtained A1 Smith in a
4-player deal.
ji m pace, Michigan half-
back, voted the most valuable
player in the Big Ten Con-
ference.
Miss Gibson designated the
No. 1 woman tennis player in
the country,
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