Patterson Jackson Bout Recap Sparks Talk of Rematch
Floyd Patterson and Tommy Jackson battled 12 rounds with Patterson ahead 8-4 on two cards while Referee Harry Kessler judged a Jackson win 6-5-1. Patterson broke his right hand after the 12th and Jackson claimed a knockdown not ruled. Patterson and Jackson offered contrasting views on the bout, with a rematch looming at the Polo Grounds.
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Hurricane) Jackson
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Machem Faces Baker in Chicago Stadium Bout
Eddie Machem, unbeaten in 21 fights with 14 knockouts, meets Pittsburgh’s Bob Baker in a 10 round TV showdown at Chicago Stadium. Baker, 31, carries a 47 10 1 record with 19 KOs and aims to upend the No 2 contender ahead of Floyd Patterson’s title defense. Baker taunts Machem while manager Sid Flaherty watches.
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Nicklaus Wins Junior JayCee. Misses Trophy Pickup
Jack Nicklaus a 17 year old from Columbus wins the state Junior JayCee Tournament at Sharon Woods in the rain. He earns a national berth with a 75 71 146 but leaves for Columbus for his girlfriend's birthday before the post tournament dinner. Bob Zimmerman Dayton Bob Wynn Xenia Jack Moran Cincinnati also qualify for nationals next month at Ohio State University.
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Jack Nicklaus
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Bob Wynn
Xenia
Jack Moran
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Eddie Castle Wins Feature at Hilliards Raceway
Eddie Castle a 16 to 1 shot won the featured seventh event at Hilliards Raceway Tuesday night returning $34.50 on a $2 win ticket.
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Eddie Castle
Hilliards Raceway
Giants Lose Two Players in Injury Setback
In Winooski Vermont the world champion New York Giants report injuries to Bill Svoboda and Ed Hayes for at least six weeks. Svoboda sprained ligaments in the lower spine after slipping on wet turf during Monday practice. Hayes dislocated his right shoulder in contact work. Neither will play in the College All Star game August 9 in Chicago.
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Hayes
Southern Illinois University
Chicago
Braves, Dodgers Excel In Pitching Dominance Across NL Race
Milwaukee and Brooklyn surge as Bob Buhl logs a two hitter for Atlanta and Johnny Podres earns his fifth shutout for the Dodgers. Vern Law works 14 2/3 innings for Pittsburgh in a 6-3 win over Cincinnati as Dick Crott posts 14 strikeouts in Chicago’s 4-0 victory over the Giants. In the AL, Mickey Mantle hits for the cycle as New York Rockets past Chicago White Sox 10-6, while Boston edges Kansas City 1-0 and Detroit downs Baltimore 5-2.
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Associated Press
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Youngstown Pro Leads Ohio Open After First Half
Red-haired Ed Griffiths of Youngstown held a four stroke lead at 140 after two rounds at Westbrook Country Club. Gordon Jones stood alone at 144, while Jack Thompson Sr. and Don Albert were among those near the top. The Open pays $600 to winner and $400 to runner-up with prize structure for professionals and amateurs.
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Mel Carpenter
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Cleveland
Ascot Officer Accused in Akron Track Complaint
The State Racing Commission reviews a complaint against Gabel S. Waddell chief deputy security officer at Ascot Park Akron alleging failure to arrest or evict alleged bookmakers from the track.
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State Racing Commission
Gabel S. Waddell
Ascot Park
Akron
Pep Outpoints Tague in Houston Boxing Bout
In Houston Willie Pep 151 outpointed Russ Tague 133 over 10 rounds. In Ansonia Kurl Henny Guder 157 from Germany knocked out Joe Walcott 152 in the third round.
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Linda Follows Dow But Having Twins Easier Than Seeing Pro
A Miami Valley PGA day notes Linda Finsterwald discussing nerves watching husband Dow play. Linda, mother of boy and girl twins, says it’s easier coping with twins than viewing Dow on the final putt. The hot crowd follows Don Ferguson and Dow in a tense 18 hole match with Richard Shepherd.
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Sam Snead
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Russ
Bragan to Manage Almendares Blues in Cuban Winter League
Havana report says Bobby Bragan will again manage the Almendares Blues in the Cuban Winter Baseball League after a three year lapse. Manchy de Arcos, Blues general manager, announced the decision. Bragan previously led Almendares to championships in 1953 1954 and 1955.
Dick Drott Shuts Out Giants in Cubs Victory
Chicago rookie Dick Drott from Cincinnati struck out 14 New York Giants to earn a 4-0 win. It was Drott's ninth win against eight losses and his third shutout as he limited the Giants to four hits and one walk. He avoided pitching for his boyhood heroes after recalling Herman Wehmeier.
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Thistledown Cashier To Appear in Probe
The State Racing Commission will order a cashier at Thistledown race track to appear for questioning over a complaint he paid a Cleveland bettor only 1700 of 2275.40 won on a May 29 $2 daily double. Walter Wysocki of Cleveland reported receiving 1500 then 200 more after complaints.
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State Racing Commission
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Mantle belts 465-foot homer as Yankees top White Sox
Mickey Mantle blasted a 465-foot homer in the Yankees 10 6 win over the White Sox. He added a single double and a bases loaded triple to complete the cycle, becoming the first American League player since 1952 to hit for the cycle. Mantle, 26th homer of the season, spoke after the game about his power left and right handed.
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Bob Keegan
Buchtel Tops Sunnyhill 3 1 to Spark Playoff Race
Buchtel led by Bill Beech eight hitter to defeat Sunnyhill 3 1 and open a path to the league playoff. Williams Thompson and MacDonald fueled a 10 hit Buchtel attack with Thompson adding a triple. If Sunnyhill drops the second half, a playoff will be required to decide the champion.
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