Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza (1st meeting) - Revision history

Earl: Earl moved page Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza to Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza (1st meeting)

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Earl moved page Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza to Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza (1st meeting)

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Earl at 03:35, 3 October 2014

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			*'''See Also:''' [[Rocky Marciano vs. Roland LaStarza (2nd meeting)]]

	~~Jessie Abramson~~ of ~~the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports~~, ~~it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice~~. (~~"Rocky~~ Marciano~~: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D~~. ~~Cox)<br>~~		A crowd of 13,658 paid $53,733. LaStarza (37-0) received approximately $13,000, and Marciano (25-0) got about $8,000.

	"Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored LaStarza. A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky a clear-cut triumph. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw." (Associated Press)		The Associated Press reported: "Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored LaStarza. A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky a clear-cut triumph. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw."

			Jessie Abramson of the ''New York Daily Herald'' called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice.

			==Sources==
			*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19500325&id=_sNHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7IoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2538,2608790 "Marciano Decisions LaStarza, May Get Summer Title Shot" Associated Press, March 25, 1950]
			*[http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1144&dat=19500325&id=poMbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=TU0EAAAAIBAJ&pg=3661,4020891 "Marciano Rated Best Young Heavy" United Press, March 25, 1950]
			*[http://coxscorner.tripod.com/rocky.html "Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" by Monte D. Cox]

Earl at 01:15, 28 August 2012

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	Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>		Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>

	"Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored ~~La Starza"~~. A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky a clear-cut triumph. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw." Associated Press		"Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored LaStarza. A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky a clear-cut triumph. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw." (Associated Press)

Wouter at 10:58, 26 June 2010

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	Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>		Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>
	LaStarza was down for a seven-count in round four. Referee Watson scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, however under New York's supplemental scoring system he had Marciano winning 9-6. Marciano was penalized the eighth round due to a low blow.

	"Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored La Starza". A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky ~~'''~~a clear-cut triumph~~'''~~. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw." Associated Press		"Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored La Starza". A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky a clear-cut triumph. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw." Associated Press

Bert at 14:30, 17 May 2009

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	Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>		Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>
	LaStarza was down for a seven-count in round four. Referee Watson scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, however under New York's supplemental scoring system he had Marciano winning 9-6. Marciano was penalized the eighth round due to a low blow.		LaStarza was down for a seven-count in round four. Referee Watson scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, however under New York's supplemental scoring system he had Marciano winning 9-6. Marciano was penalized the eighth round due to a low blow.

			"Rocky, a short-armed, slope-shouldered battler won the fight with a sensational punching display in the fourth round when he floored La Starza". A low blow In the eighth round cost the free swinging Rocky '''a clear-cut triumph'''. He belted handsome Rollie all over the lot in the frame and hurt him with another one of his vicious rights to the jaw." Associated Press

Red at 18:03, 20 November 2008

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	Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)		Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)<br>
	LaStarza was down for a seven-count in round four. Referee Watson scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, however under New York's supplemental scoring system he had Marciano winning 9-6. Marciano was penalized the eighth round due to a low blow.		LaStarza was down for a seven-count in round four. Referee Watson scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, however under New York's supplemental scoring system he had Marciano winning 9-6. Marciano was penalized the eighth round due to a low blow.

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	Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)		Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)
			LaStarza was down for a seven-count in round four. Referee Watson scored the bout 5-5 in rounds, however under New York's supplemental scoring system he had Marciano winning 9-6. Marciano was penalized the eighth round due to a low blow.

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	Jessie ~~Abrabson~~ of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." It was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)		Jessie Abramson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." According to newspaper reports, it was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)

Jm47130 at 21:54, 11 May 2007

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Jessie Abrabson of the "New York Daily Herald" called the decision "paper thin and exceedingly odd." It was condemned around ringside as a miscarriage of justice. ("Rocky Marciano: Is He A Top 5 All Time Heavyweight?" Monte D. Cox)