Harris vs Patterson headline bout at Wrigley Field
Undefeated Roy Harris from Cut and Shoot Texas faces heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson in a 15 round limit showdown at Wrigley Field. Harris guards a $100,000 guarantee while Patterson seeks $210,000 plus half the net gate in a pay TV era setup.
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Los Angeles
Cut and Shoot
Tex
Floyd Patterson
Wrigley Field
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Harris
Teleprompter
Floyd
Central Press
Fondy Helps Redlegs Win Twin From Pirates
Cincinnati Reds defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in an opener and 7-4 in the nightcap to move out of the NL cellar. Dee Fondy drives in two runs with a 2-for-3 day, starting all four games in the series and contributing key early and late hits as Cincinnati heads to a West Coast nine-game trip.
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Dee Fondy
Redlegs
Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Redleg
Fonday
Souchak Captures St Paul Open With 263
Mike Souchak won the St Paul Open at Keller Course with 263 total, a 25 under par, aided by steady putting including a pivotal 15-footer on the ninth. Sam Snead finished four back at 267, tied with Julius Boros, while Art Wall Jr. was fourth at 269.
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Mike Souchak
Keller Course
Souchak
Ken Venturi
Cary Middlecoff
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Snead
Snead
Julius Boros
Art Wall Jr
Pocono Manor
Wade Stars As Rams Defeat Skins 31 10
Wade takes the Rams to a 31 10 win over the Redskins in a pro exhibition. He throws two TD passes and runs for a score as he emerges from Norm Van Brocklin’s shadow in his first big showing this season. The Rams opened the campaign with a victory before other weekend results in Cleveland Philadelphia and New York.
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Hurricane) Jackson
Pete Rademacher
Wade Stars
Rams
Skins
Baseball Scores and Schedule Tally for Tuesday and Weekend
In the American League Chicago edged Cleveland 3 to 2 while Boston beat New York 6 to 5 Detroit defeated Kansas City 4 to 1 and Baltimore stopped Washington 2 to 1 on Tuesday. Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at New York were listed for scheduling. Pittsburgh routed Cincinnati 13 to 4 and San Francisco beat Chicago 7 to 4 in weekend notes. Sunday's results included Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 1 and Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 8 Chicago 6 with St. Louis 12 Chicago 2 and Los Angeles 7 9 Philadelphia at St. Louis and Pittsburgh at Chicago Milwaukee at Los Angeles Cincinnati at San Francisco listed for Sunday games.
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Braves Top Phillies 5-1 in opener of doubleheader
Hitting star Frank Torre belted the first grand slam of his career to power the Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 in the first game, with Torre adding a double. The Braves completed the sweep with a 4-1 win in the second game. Bob Grim pitched the Athletics to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers, his first complete game of the year on four hits.
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Braves
Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Grim
Athletics
Detroit Tigers
Pro Football Scores Summary From Week Games
Cleveland Browns shut out the Pittsburgh Steelers 10 to 0. Philadelphia Eagles beat the Baltimore Colts 30 to 28. Los Angeles Rams defeated Washington Redskins 31 to 10. New York Giants lost 19 to 10 against the San Francisco 49ers. Chicago Bears won 24 to 7 over the Chicago Cardinals.
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Norm van Brocklin
Philadelphia Eagles
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van Brocklin
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Pittsburgh
Akron
Ohio
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Hershey
New York Giants
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49Ers
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Chicago Bears
George Halas
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Buffalo
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Gallipolis All-Stars win SEC Little League title over McArthur
Gallipolis Little League All-Stars defeated McArthur 6-1 at South Park Wellston to capture the 1958 Southeastern Ohio Little League championship. Ace Steve Carter pitched three hitters, leading Gallipolis through four tournament wins including over Wheelersburg Waverly Middleport and McArthur with strong defense and timely hitting.
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Gallipolis All-Stars
McArthur
Gallipolis
Steve Carter
South Park
Wellston
Bob Lang
Jim Thomas
Tommy Chick
Wheelersburg
Waverly
Middleport
Preliminary shooting opens at Grand American Trap meet
The 59th Grand American Trap shoot begins with about 700 top marksmen competing in a 200-target event at 16 yards. Five minor titles are up for grabs as the championship starts.
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Bill Harrison
Los Angeles
Dan Orlich
Reno
Nev
Green Bay
Colts top Merchants 1 0 in mound duel at Nelsonville
In a Heart of Ohio League game Chillicothe defeated Nelsonville 1 to 0 as Fullen allowed three hits and Fick gave up one infield single. Nelsonville had the lone hit with two out in the ninth off Amos.
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Bill Bullock
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14-Inning Win Highlights HVA Sunday Action
In the Hocking Valley League on Sunday New Marshfield outlasted Jacksonville 4 to 3 in 14 innings as Blowry and Lowry delivered the decisive run in the 14th. Buchtel surged past Nelsonville 25 to 9 on 27 hits led by two injuries to Dick McDonald and Jack Wagner, while Glouster beat The Plains 5 to 1 and Chauncey topped Plantsville 6 to 2.
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Sheldon Lowry
Dick McDonald
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Baseball Leaders Gather for 1962 American League
Batting leaders include Runnels Boston .330 Cerv Kansas City and Goodman Chicago .323. Runs top Mantle 94 with Runnels 77, Power 76. RBIs Jensen 104 Sievers 87 Cerv 83. Hits Malzone and Fox 144 Power 141. Doubles Kuenn 32 Kaline 29 Power 27. Triples Tuttle 9 Lemon 9 Power 7. Home runs Mantle 35 Sievers 33 Jensen 32. Stolen bases Apalio 23 Rivera 18 Landis 13. Pitching Delock 113 decisions .786 Moore 93 .750. Strikeouts Turley 137 Wynn 136 Bunning 127.
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Baseball Season Leaders and Highlights Mentioned
The list highlights season leaders in batting average runs and runs batted in with Ashburn and Mays as top hitters and Banks and Aaron among the top power hitters. Stolen bases show Ashburn leading, while pitching figures include Willey Grissom and Spahn with wins and losses.
Old Settlers Parade Plans With Flippo the Crown
Jacksonville Ohio sets Sept 1 parade led by Flippo the Crown of Columbus TV fame. Includes school bands from multiple communities, queen prizes, cash awards, a county spelling bee Aug 31, and dancing by the Andrew Hardy school. Public contests feature sack races and greased pole, with banners and booths under construction. A record crowd expected.
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Star of Columbus
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Jacksonville Trimble School
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Ken Neville
Jacksonville-Trimble School
Brennan Family Moves to New Home in Wellston Ohio
Brennan family head Robert Brennen and wife move with two children Terry and Bonnie to 304 East Second Street Wellston Ohio. Brennen takes roles as head football coach and assistant basketball coach in the Wellston schools.
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Terry
Bonnie
East Second St
Wellston
Ohio
Brennen
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