Walcott Starts Working Out, Daily Racing Form, 1952-05-12

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Walcott Starts Working Out OutATLANTIC ATLANTIC CITY N J May 10 UP Jersey Joe Walcott opened serious training today in preparation for defense of his heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles in Philadelphia on June 5 The champion although a bit heavy appeared in good condition as he boxed three rounds Wal ¬ cott weighted 203 pounds but expects to trim down to 195 for the title match He weighted 193 when he knocked out Charles in Pittsburgh last July to win the


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