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Show V - - . ; , T r , k SPACEMAN . . . John Howell Is flying through the air with something less than the greatest great-est of ease at Motspur Park, Surrey, England, as he defends his local broad jump title. Here N' There Proof that boxing Is not so bad as come would make it sound can be found In the recent death of RudeU Stitch, third ranking welterweight wel-terweight contender from Louisville, Louis-ville, Kentucky. He drowned while attempting to save another man's life. This was the second time Stitch had attempted o save someone's life. Two years previous pre-vious to his death he succeeded and was awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroism. The father of six children, Stitch was considered an outstanding sportsman by all who knew him. Rudell Stitch a credit to boxing and his community commu-nity . . . Protection of players from Irate fans seems to be a big problem for major league baseball. Recent Incidents Include the mobbing of Yankee center-fielder, center-fielder, Mickey Mantle and the pelting of Cleveland outfielder, Jim Plersall with assorted fruits, vegetables, and bottles. |