Gene Gresham Defeats Jeffrey In Chicago Bout
Gene Gresham of Detroit, 22, former national AAU champion, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Leroy Jeffrey in Chicago Stadium. Gresham improved to 27-1-1 with no knockdowns, outweighing Jeffrey 134 to 130 and earning scores of 49 42, 50 41, 48 45, and 49 43 under the five point must system.
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Associated Press
Detroit Lions Coach Sick Of Being Fall Guy
Detroit Lions coach George Wilson says he is sick and tired of being the fall guy for the team’s struggles. He notes lack of personnel to win, internal dissension, and jealousy over pay, admitting issues among certain players while defending his view of overall effort.
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Lions look for improvement after rough 1959 season
Wilson asserts the Lions will improve in 1960 after finishing 3-8-1 in 1959 and 4-7-1 the prior year. He notes questions about players and recalls Tobin Rote and Jonn Henry Johnson as storm centers. Rote did not sign a 1969 contract, later becoming a free agent with the Toronto Argonauts. Johnson was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Bruins To Make West Coast Debut In Exhibition
Boston Bruins announce their first West Coast NHL exhibition tour with games in Los Angeles against Toronto on Sept 20 and 22 at the Sports Coliseum. General Manager Lynn Patrick lists seven dates including Sept 17 at Providence and Sept 18 Providence at Bruins.
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Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
American League and National League standings shown with teams, records and percentages. Wednesday results include New York 3 Chicago 2, Baltimore 9 Detroit 2, Cleveland 3 Boston 1. Thursday matchups Cleveland at Boston Detroit at Baltimore Kansas City at Washington. Night doubleheader notes and Friday schedules listed.
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Major League Leaders Selections by Batting and Pitching
Summary of top MLB leaders in batting pitching and defense with key figures from Chicago New York Boston Baltimore Washington Oakland and other teams. Highlighted players include Smith Mantle Maris Banks Mays Cepeda Banks Aaron Ashburn Pinson Wills and Drysdale determining season leaders in several categories.
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Ralston Bans Street Parking in Residential Areas
In Ralston Nebraska a new ordinance prohibits street parking day or night for residents of the 3800 population suburb. Officials report the measure is working as residents adapt by parking on lawns or creating off street spaces.
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Irated vow to accommodate streets in Ralston and Cacholong
Local report notes residents upset at narrow two lane residential streets in Ralston and Cacholong. Authorities consider widening options but face community concerns and funding questions.
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