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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1959

Page

5

Giants and Phillies Win In Little League Play

The Giants defeat the Dodgers 10 in Fair Park Stadium behind a 5 run third inning and clutch late hitting led by Teddy Poling. The Dodgers answer with a late rally but Poling and McCain shut the door as Giants pitchers go the distance. The Phillies explode for 4th inning offense to beat the Cardinals 24 to 20 with Reeves and Baize delivering key hits and four RBI from Copeland.

Giants Dodgers Fair Park Stadium Goundie David McCain Jim Morgan Wilson Poling Larry McCain Don McCain Shires Jim Wilson Teddy Poling Larry McCain Ben Teague Driver Ricky Hamim Jerry Huddleston Jimmy Wilson Ricky Hamm Jerry Taylor Phillies Cardinals

Joe Brown Favored in Oldest Lightweight Title Fight

Joe Brown 33 and Paolo Rosi 31 square off at Uline Arena for the world lightweight crown in a bout billed as the oldest men clash. Brown is 12-5 favorite. promoter Goldie Ahearn predicts a near-capacity crowd and over $50,000 gate as ABC televises national coverage from 10 p.m. Eastern.

Washington UPI Joe Brown Paolo Rosi Brown Ross Uline Arena Goldie Ahearn ABC Joe Louis Dig Buddy Baer

Birthday Greetings for Chris Clements and Others

Birthday wishes note presented for Chris Clements, Mrs L V Keel, Mrs Cobb Hill, and J C Wyatt, with plans to celebrate tomorrow. The card conveys warm regards from friends and family.

Chris Clements L. V. Keel Cobb Hill J.C. Wyatt

Austin Shoved Back on Top

Corpus Christi beat Victoria twice as Austin fell to third place in the Texas League standings. Victoria lost 7-0 in seven innings to Corpus Christi and 10-6 in game two while San Antonio edged Austin 4-3. Tulsa defeated Amarillo 2-0. Jose Santiago earned the win for Corpus Christi with help in the eighth from Al Osorio.

United Press International Corpus Christi Victoria Austin San Antonio Tulsa Amarillo Jose Santiago al Osorio Bob Stoice Antonio Diaz Billy Tolar Tony Risinger Verle Tiefenthaler Gaylor Perry Ray Murray Carl Warwick Corpus Christ Senators Indians Tigers Yankees Athletics Red Sox Milwaukee San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Harvey Haddix Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals Pirates Sports Cats Dowdy Bettis Henson Seal Buffs Eagles Roscoe Buff Bohannon Buff S

Boxing Roundup From Various Cities Worldwide

In Wembley Fred Gilroy edged Al Asuncion 119 to 117 with an Ireland win. Halifax saw Richard Howard stop Jackie Hayden in eight. San Jose had Joey Padilla decision Jimmy Feaster 138 to 136. Stockton listed Danny Kid stopping Frankie Duarte 120 to 120? and Portland featured Phil Moyer stopping Chico Chino 152 to 155. Spokane noted Earl Atley KO Terry Lewis 190 to 237.

Hoyt Wilhelm Racks Up His Eighth Straight Win

Orioles pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm posted his eighth consecutive victory beating the Chicago White Sox 3-2 at Comiskey Park. He allowed seven hits and struck out eight as Baltimore gained a half game on the lead, despite gnats causing early trouble.

Hoyt Wilhelm Milton Richman United Press International Baltimore Chicago White Sox Wilhelm Orioles Bugs White Sox Comiskey Park

Nationalist China Should Stay In Games

Washington UPI reports Rep. Francis E. Dorn urges the United States to withdraw from the 1960 Olympic Games if Nationalist China cannot compete. Dorn denounces the IOC expulsion as shameful and calls for Avery Brundage to resign, arguing the US must support long-standing allies against Communist pressure.

China Washington UPI United States Francis E. Dorn R-N. Y Dorn U. S State Department International Olympic Committee IOC Avery Brundage

Barons Score Big in Southern Association Sweep

In Southern Association play the Barons defeated the Pelicans 11 to 4 behind Knadler’s near no hit performance over two innings. Gene Clements led Pelicans offense with the first run, while Van Scoy Mooney and Baize contributed in run scoring as Pelicans used three pitchers.

Barons Knadler Pelicans Gene Clements van Scoy Mooney Baize Bears Chicks

Toll Road Visitors Eat Lots of Hamburgers in 1950s

The Northern Indiana Toll Road saw traffic totaling five million travelers who bought 1,250,000 hamburgers, 107,000 ham sandwiches and 26,600 hot dogs, the Toll Road Commission disclosed today.

Indiana Toll Road Toll Road Commission

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Bernie McTigue Wigan Hull London Mike Reeves Wes Barre Johnny Larned Eddie Griffin Larned Griffin Ronnie Baize Smith R. Baize Scotchie Clements Don Palmer Barry Backstrom Smith Mike Reeves Palmer Wes Baize Cards Tucker Keith Moore Larry Davis Gary Brown Moore Wallace Murphy Larry Moore W J. Copeland RBI Ragsdale Jerry Grantham Campbell Davis Murphy Copeland Grantham Lee Edwards Florida National Safety Council Indianapolis Ind W. E. Dismore Lake Superior Wembley England Freddie Gilroy Ireland al Asuncion Philippines Halifax N. S Richard Kid) Howard Jackie Hayden Westville San Jose Calif Joey Padilla Jimmy Feaster Las Vegas Stockton Danny Kid Stockston Frankie Duarte Portland Ore Phil Moyer Chico Chino Spokane Wash Earl Atley Kennett Square Terry Lewis Gordon Miller White City Milwaukee Braves Henry Aaron Lee Walls Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field al Vincent Ron Samford Cleveland Don Messi Detroit Duke Maas Ted Williams Wil Liams Bob Rush Braves Rush Johnny Temple Reds Linday McDaniel Gary Baylock New York City Perle Mac’s Cafe Ave. F. Nw
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