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Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles made the first big jump up the comeback trail last night with a technical knockout over 23-year-old Rex Layne of Salt Lake City in 2:32 of the 11th round.

A right to the chin settled the rugged scrap referee Buck McTiernan halting the scheduled 12-rounder as Layne tried to struggle to his feet.

BRUINS, RED WINGS OPEN SEASON

The Boston Bruins open the National Hockey League season tonight against the champion Detroit Redwings at Olympic Stadium in Detroit. The Redwings haven't lost a home opener since 1938.

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