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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1960
Page
10
Floyd Patterson defeats Ingemar Johansson by fifth round KO to become the heavyweight champion again. Patterson vows to fight often and aims for a rematch, while Johansson contemplates another bout after a brutal defeat.
A leading hypnosis expert at ringside proposed Ingemar Johansson could have been in a hypnotic state during the Patterson title bout. Dr. Ralph Slater cited dazed reactions and unusual smiles as potential signs and noted post hypnotic suggestion might affect recovery after knockouts.
Minnesota wins its second NCAA College World Series crown defeating Southern California 2 1 in ten innings. Tom Moe and Cal Rolloff earned the winning run after two bases on balls forced in the run, with Rolloff driving in both Minnesota runs including an eighth inning score.
COLORADO SPRINGS Colo A one over par 72 by Don Reichly of Ohio University led the team toward the championship after the first day's qualifying at the Broadmoor course. Reichly's round featured a double bogey on the final hole and a birdie on the second and ninth as he fought to stay under par. Larry Snyder followed with a 36 37 73 two over par, while Bill Santor and Ed Gordon also scored for Ohio U. Bob Bryant shot 82 but did not count toward the team score. The field totaled 187 players in the NCAA golf championships as qualifying continued with the second round set for Tuesday and match play beginning Wednesday.
Ed Griffiths of Youngstown and Charles Wipperman of Dover shared medalist honors with 139 at par 71 Portage Country Club course to qualify for the national PGA championships at Firestone next month. Frank Stranahan Toledo 140, Harold Paddock Chagrin Falls 142, Dick Shoemaker Cleveland 143, Frank Harned Mogadore 144 after a two hole playoff.
The Sheriffs defeated Battery 21 to 16 in a rollerbowl game at Athens Sandlot Ball. Paul Ayers and Ronnie Handley sparked the winners with solid hitting. Eddie Bickel and John Grogan led the losers with key singles.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is described as a two percent Nile paved oval and it also contains a golf course.
U S Open champion Arnold Palmer headlines the Portmarnock Canada Cup opening with 59 golfers from 29 nations. Stan Leonard wins the individual title as Palmer and Sam Snead aim for the U S team crown in the 72 hole event.
Gimmigan, a 5-year-old gelding, broke from a three way stretch to win the featured pace at the Hamilton Raceway opener on Monday night.
Hank Aaron hit two homers and drove in three as the Milwaukee Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 1. Joey Jay earned his first win since last September in 62 3 innings of four hit relief, moving Milwaukee to second in the NL and within four games of first place Pittsburgh. Kansas City also defeated Boston 9 6 in the AL.
Cleveland hammered Cincinnati 17-9 in an exhibition as Harvey Kuenn slugged two homers and six RBIs. Willie Jones started as a top pinch hitter for the Reds, while the Indians produced a 19 hit attack that drew 22,053 fans and raised about $40,000 for the city sandlot program.
Go Abbe upset favored Mr Kilroy in the seventh race at Scioto Downs harness track. The horse sped the mile in 2 6 5 and paid $22.20 to win under driver Bob Taylor. Purse was $600. owned by Clifford Proctor of Chagrin Falls.
Herbert Erkkila, former Amherst High School coach, is named head football coach at Northfield-Macedonia High School. A Northfield appoints a new head basketball coach as Conrad Adler Jr., from Bowling Green, moves from junior high duties.
Floyd Patterson defeats Ingemar Johansson at the Polo Grounds to regain the world heavyweight title. Patterson lands a leaping left hook for a 1 51 knockout in the fifth, becoming the first former champion to win back the belt. Johansson had pressured early with a right hand but could not sustain the attack.
The AFL battles the NFL over Bil ly Cannon who can play for the Houston Oilers. Federal judge William J. Lindberg denied the Rams injunction to bar Cannon, criticizing Pete Rozelle for secret negotiations when he was Rams GM. The Rams claim Cannon signed three contracts for 1960 61 62 seasons.
Warren Lahr, longtime Browns defensive back, retires from pro football after 11 seasons. Paul Brown announced the decision Monday night, leaving Cleveland with three veteran backs for the defense: Jim Shorne, Kenny Konz, and Bernie Parrish.
Howard Baker Saunders of Gallipolis captured the Southeastern Ohio Golf Association championship after a 40-foot putt in an extra-hole playoff against Art Smith of Athens. Smith, a persistent contender, led late but three-putted the 35th green. both finished 147. The veteran Saunders has dominated SEOGA with seven titles since 1941.
Australian welterweight Sydney Vic White outpointed Japanese challenger Yukio Katsu Mata over ten rounds in Sydney. In Toronto, Gale Kerwin of Ottawa KO’d Marcel Houde of Quebec City in three rounds to claim the Canadian welterweight title.
The Ohio Pre Seniors Golf Championship for players aged 40 to 54 opens today at Madison Country Club in Painesville. The event marks the start of a weekend of competitive rounds as qualified golfers from the region vie for titles and prizes.
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