PABST BLUE RIBBON BOUTS (CBS TELEVSION WEDNESDAY NIGHTS)
October 28, 1948 - May 25, 1955

This the CBS Radio Broadcast of the fight. 

Undefeated Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Joe Louis, meets Ezzard Charles for the heavyweight boxing  championship of the world. Charles wins a unanimous fifteen round decision becoming the only man to go the full fifteen rounds with Louis and win. 

Opening of the broadcast with Pabst commercial is recorded with Jack Brickhouse and Russ Hodges discussing the significance of this match even taking away back page headlines during New York Yankess pennant race. 

The fight is called by Russ Hodges. Every round is recorded. After 15 rounds of boxing, official announcements from judges and referee declaring unanimous decisive win for Ezzard Charles.
Ted Husing in the ring interviews Ezzard Charles and a number of his corner men. Wrap-up evaluations with Jack Brickhouse and Russ Hodges signing off.  





                      

Radio broadcast opens with Jack Drees inviting audience to stay tuned to a great Middleweight Championship Boxing Match from Madison Square Garden in New York. 1,700 fans attend.
Introductions by ring announcer, Johnny Addie is heard. Fighters in attendance enter the ring to applause. They include, Carmen Basillio, Tony Anthony, Gaspar Ortega, and Tiger Jones.
Addie explains rules at center of the ring to Robinson and Fullmer.

NOTE:
Steve Ellis gives the blow-by-blow report from ringside. The referee is Ruby Goldstein.

Only the fifteenth round is recorded of this Middleweight Championship of the world between Sugar Ray Robinson and Gene Fullmer. Steve Ellis gives the blow-by-blow report from ringside. The referee is Ruby Goldstein.
The 15th round is heard (a few edits exist in this final round recording, but not significant). 
Gene Fullmer wins by decision, announced by Johnny Addie. 

Interviews with Robinson and Goldstein occur after the fight. 

NOTE 2:
Interestingly, this fight was blacked out in New York. No television broadcasting was permitted. It did air on Connecticut TV Channel 8 WNHC out of New Haven. From New York at 10pm SPORTS PARADE aired with Les Keiter kept viewers posted with spot reports interspersed with general sports films.
However, ABC channel 7 in New York did allow viewers to see the final decision after the end of the 15th round. 

NOTE 3:
This match was originally scheduled to occur on  December 12, 1956, but was postponed.                                                  

Horace McMahon narrates this special review of the history of the Polo Grounds. Bobby Thomson, Ralph Branca, Willie Mays, boxing champs Joe Louis, Floyd Patterson, Ken Strong, Arthur Daly, Frankie Frisch, Leo Durocher, Jack Dempsey and Carl Hubbel review the fabulous past of the Polo Grounds, a great arena where everything but Polo was played. Produced by Howard Cosell.  

   The Polo Grounds : requiem for an arena / a Howard Cosell production in association with WABC-TV ; producer, Howard Cosell ; director, Lou Volpicelli ; writers, Howard Huckner, Jack O'Grady.
 
Summary:  A look at the history of New York City's famed Polo Grounds, which is facing the wrecking ball very shortly. Featured are comments by sports greats Frankie Frisch, Jack Dempsey, "Sleepy" Jim Crowley, Carl Hubbell, Ken Strong, Leo Durocher, Willie Mays, Bobby Thompson, Ralph Branca, and Floyd Patterson. Also, New York Times sports columnist Arthur Daley (who comments on what happened on December 7, 1941), William Shea (the man who Shea Stadium is named after), and Polo Grounds security guard Adolphus Freeman.
 

                                    

An in-depth look at the superstar Giant centerfielder and the 1966 pennant race between the Pirates, Giants, and Dodgers. 

Narrated by Chris Schenkel.                       

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

The 11th Annual National Bowling Championship is broadcast from the Garden City Bowl in Garden City, NY. Mike McGrath defeated Dave Davis 226-222 in the final match to win the $7500.00 first prize. Chris Schenkel and Billy Welu report.                                      

Mets, with Staub, Top Pirates in 9th On Hit by Dyer, 1‐0

After an intentional walk to Ed Kranepool, Duffy Dyer stroked a single to left field. Staub, who is not the fastest man on the Mets' roster, man aged to beat ...

Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 at Shea Stadium in New York. Nelson Briles is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.

Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets (5-1). Sep 19, 1972, Attendance: 15,537, Time of Game: 2:26. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch a tie for the Eastern Division title by defeating the New York Mets 5-1 at Shea Stadium. Bob Moose wins his 12th game of the
year in defeating Jerry Koosman and Bob Robertson hits his 11th homer of the season. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.

Sep 20, 1972 — New York Mets beat Pittsburgh Pirates (4-1). Sep 20, 1972, Attendance: 15147, Time of Game: 2:15.


Tom Seaver strikes out fifteen Pirate hitters and scatters five hits as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Shea Stadium, denying the Pirates the Eastern Division title in the National League. Luke Walker is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.

Sep 21, 1972 — Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets (6-2). Sep 21, 1972, Attendance: 10991, Time of Game: 2:32. 


The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch the Eastern Division title of the National League by defeating the New York Mets 6-2 at Shea Stadium. Steve Blass scatters seven hits in winning his 18th game of the season, defeating Gary Gentry. This game featured the Major League debut of Mets catcher Joe Nolan. Announcers are Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner, and Bob Murphy. Aired on WKAJ Radio.

Sep 22, 1972 — Philadelphia Phillies beat New York Mets (5-4). Sep 22, 1972, Attendance: 15265, Time of Game: 2:54


The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Mets 5-4 in 11 innings in a 3 hour & 6 minute final night game of the season  at Shea Stadium in New York. Bill Robinson hits his 5th homer of the year in the second inning. 

Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.

With Commercials including one with former Brooklyn Dodger star, Pee Wee Reese...others with Bing Crosby for the Arthritic Foundation, and one with George Burns.

Philadelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 4

Game played on Friday, 
September 22, 1972 at Shea Stadium

Sep 23, 1972 — New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies (5-3). Sep 23, 1972, Attendance: 14,465, Time of Game: 2:15.


Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter, winning his 14th game of the season as the New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3 at Shea Stadium in New York. Jim Nash suffered his eighth loss of the season against just one win. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ FM 102.3 Radio.

Commercials include Bing Crosby, National Chairman, for the Arthritic Foundation, Lee Trevino for the Marine Corps, Shirley Jones for  Medical Alert, and Earl 'The Pearl, Monroe for "Life is Worth Seeing."

NOTE:
Ralph Kiner announces that for the first time radio station WHN will be broadcasting all of the New York Mets baseball games during the 1973 season. Also, noted this game has seen the Mets go over the 2 million in attendance for home games in 1972.

NOTE:
Distinguished in the sound track is a mild broadcast hum signal from WKAJ FM  throughout the game, not heard when going to commercial. 

Philadelphia Phillies vs New York Mets Box Score

Sep 24, 1972 — New York Mets beat Philadelphia Phillies (2-1). Sep 24, 1972, Attendance: 41644, Time of Game: 1:53. 


The New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Shea Stadium in a classic pitching matchup between Tom Seaver and 25 game winner Steve Carlton. Seaver wins his 19th game of the season as Tommy Agee smashes his 13th homer of the season in the first inning off Carlton. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.

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1972 New York Mets Logo	New York Mets	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	X	2	7	0
WP: Tom Seaver (19-12) • LP: Steve Carlton (25-10) • SV: Tug McGraw (24)

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

From Denver Colorado the $65,000 Denver Open. Chris Schenkel and Nelson Burton Jr. are the hosts.                          

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

The AMF Pro Classic from the Garden City Bowl in Garden City, NY. Dick Weber defeats Earl Anthony in the final match of the $100,000 tournament winning his 25th career title, untieing him with Don Johnson.

                                      

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

The $100,000 Midas Open from the Bradley Bowl in Windsor Locks, Conn. Earl Anthony defeated Johnny Petraglia 236-214 for his 21st career win and $14,000 first prize.                                     

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Louie Moore defeated Don McCune 218-202 in the final match to capture the title of the New Orleans Lions Open.                                    

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Paul Moser defeats Jim Frazier 226-195 to win the BPAA US Open from the Forum Bowl in Grand Prairie, Texas.

                                      

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Mark Roth defeated Larry Laub 235-202 in the final match to capture the $14,000 first prize in the 100,000 Rolaids Open
from the Dick Weber Lanes in Florissant, Missouri.                                     

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

The $80,000 Miller High Life Open from Red Carpet Celebrity Lanes in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Dave Soutar defeats Lea Schissler 207-206 in the final match capturing the $10,000 first prize. 

                                    

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

The $80,000 Lite Classic from the Gable House Bowl in Torrance, Calif. Earl Anthony defeated Marshall Holman 258-202 in the final match to capture the $10,000 first prize. 

                                     

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

The $100,000 Showboat Invitational from Las Vegas, Nevada. Mark Roth defeated Earl Anthony 237-211 in the final match to capture the $14,000 top prize. 

                                   

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Steve Neff defeated Cliff McNealy 212-190 in the final match to win the $14,000 first prize in the $100,000 Rolaids Open at the Dick Weber Lanes in Florissant, Missouri. Al Michaels subbing for Chris Schenkel calls the matches.                                     

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Dick Weber defeated Gary Mage in the final match to win first prize in the $75,000 King Louie Open in Overland Park, Kansas. It was Weber's 26th career title victory. Warner Wolf subbing for Chris Schenkel calls the matches. 

                                      

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Roy Buckley captures the $8,000 first prize defeating Jimmy Certain 227-193 in the first Annual $75,000 Muriel Cigar Open
from Buckeye Lanes in Cleveland, Ohio.                                      

Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975.

Mike Berlin defeated Mike Durbin 221-205 to capture the $25,000 first prize in the $125,000 Firestone Tournament Of Champions in Akron, Ohio. 

                                                   

The 102nd running of the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in horse racing's triple crown is broadcast from Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland. Seattle Slew was the winner on his way to winning the triple crown. Ridden by Jean Cruget, Seattle Slew scored a 1 1/2 length victory over runner-up Iron Constitution. 

Howard Cosell, Jim McKay, and Eddie Arcaro report.