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Favor Graham Over Basilio Toniaht NY Welter Title Titlefc At fcAt fc Stake in Bout BoutTwelveRounder TwelveRounder to Appear On Nations Video Screens Outside of Syracuse Area AreaSYRACUSE SYRACUSE N Y June 5 UP Billy Graham was favored today to beat Carmen Basilio in their television fight for the newly created welterweight championship of New York State at Syracuse Auditorium tomorrow night nightCopromoters Copromoters Ray Arcel and Norman Rothschild expect a capacity crowd of 9300 and a gate of 37000for the 12round bout which is slated for 9 p m EDT EDTIt It will be televised from coast to coast but the Syracuse area will be blacked out outGraham Graham of New York 30 was favored to beat the 26yearold aspirant from Can astota N Y because Irish Billy had won a decision over Carmen in their previous bout at Chicago last August 20 20Also Also Graham was ranked second among the worlds welterweight contenders in the last ring ratings whereas Basilio was listed eighth eighthPost Post 2000 Forfeits However neither can weigh more than the welterweight limit of 147 pounds to ¬ morrow night They have posted 2000 forfeits to guarantee coming in under the limit limitThe The last time Graham pared down to 147 he made a poor showing against champion Kid Gavilan in their title fight at Havana Oct 5 and Basilio admirers believe the weightmaking will weaken Bill again this time timeSince Since his loss to Graham Basilio regis ¬ tered five consecutive victoriesHe knocked out Sammy Guiliano Chuck Foster and Carmine Fiore and outpointed Baby Wil ¬ liams and Vic Cardell CardellGraham Graham had two bouts this year He gave Joey Giardello a thorough licking in their return bout in March and he won a de ¬ cision over Art Aragon AragonChairman Chairman Bob Christenberry of the New York Boxing Commission will present the winner with a belt symbolizing the state title
