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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1959

Page

4

Fight Will Go On Tonight In Heavyweight Title Bout

Promoter Rosensohn vows the Patterson Johansson fight at Yankee Stadium will proceed despite possible thunderstorms. Patterson, in his fifth title defense, seeks a strong victory against Sweden’s Johansson, aiming to silence critics and prove his prowess.

New York UPI Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Bill Rosensohn Yankee Stadium Rosensohn Patterson Johansson Sweden Europe

Wright Opens Defense At Women's Open In Pittsburgh

Mickey Wright began her bid to win a second consecutive Women's Open title at Church Valley Country Club Pittsburgh. Betsy Rawls Beverly Hanson and other top pros and amateurs compete as Wright aims to join the two time champions. The field includes 24 professionals and 39 amateurs with a $7500 total purse and an $1800 first prize.

Pittsburgh UPI Mickey Wright Church Valley Country Club Miss Wright San Diego Calif Betsy Rawls Betsy Beverly Hanson Minneapolis Marlene Bauer Hagge Louise Suggs Amer

Suggs Bau er Shine at Churchill Course Wins

The passage notes Suggs and Bau er both previously won at Churchill, with Suggs having three tourney victories this season and Bau er also a past Churchill winner, alongside Miss Churchill's success on the same course.

Ican Churchill Miss Suggs Miss Bauer

Castoffs Help Orioles Rise Near First in A Love of Castoffs

Baltimore's surprising surge, powered by castoffs like Skinner Brown Walt Dropo Billy Lees and Jim Finigan, fuels a 7 4 win over Cleveland and keeps the Orioles within a half game of first. Hoyt Wilhelm to oppose the Indians as Baltimore seeks top spot. The AL slate also features Yankees Athletics Senators Red Sox Tigers and other results across the league.

Baltimore Orioles Skinny Brown Walt Dropo Billy Lees Jim Finigan Cleveland Hoyt Wilhelm Indians Gus Triandos Dropo Cincinnati Gardner Bob Nieman Brown Tribe Athletics Yankees Senators White Sox Red Sox Tigers Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago Daley Bud Daley A’s

Boxing results from Porthcawl and Chicago shows

In Wales Joe Erskine defeated Dick Richardson on points in Porthcawl while in Chicago Bobby Scanlon beat Mario Vecciato on points. Both bouts went ten rounds with judges' decisions recorded.

United Press International Porthcwal Wales Joe Erskine Dick Richardson England Chicago Bobby Scanlon San Francisco Mario Vecciato Italy

Detroit Jockey Craig Earns 2000th Victory on Ibn Ponder

UPI reports jockey How ard Craig achieved his 2000th victory aboard Ibn Ponder in the third race at Detroit. He followed with win number 2001 in the fourth on No Push Over.

Detroit

Amarillo Chops Tulsa Twice in Texas League

Amarillo beat Tulsa in a twin bill 6-3 and 8-5 as Austin moved within two games of Victoria in the Texas League. Charles Hendley allowed four hits in a four inning start and William Thompson hit a two run homer for Austin. The opener saw four runs in the second frame, while the nightcap featured a seven inning start and late runs for the Sox.

Dick Williams Roger Maris Mike Fornieles Jack Harshman Boston Detroit Harshman Tigers Fornieles Washington Dick Donovan Chicago Hank Aaron Braves Cardinals Giants Pirates Leon Wagner Bill Virdon Bill Mazeroski Wally Moon Dodgers Phillies Don Demeter Los Angeles Jim Brosnan Reds Cubs Cincinnati Dick Crott Ed Bailey United Press International Charles Hendley Austin Hendley Senators Atlanta Louisville San Antonio Victoria Amarillo Tulsa Gold Sox Corpus Christi Missions William Thompson James Schanderel Sox Charles Beamon Leight Lawrence Rosebuds

Yankees Sign Peterson From Oklahoma State

Roy Peterson a star on Oklahoma State University's NCAA national championship baseball squad signed a very satisfactory bonus contract with the New York Yankees. He will play for Fargo Moorhead in the Northern League based in North Dakota.

YANKS Stillwater Okla UPI Roy Peterson Oklahoma State University New York Yankees Fargo-Moorhead N.D

Pony Grads Open Season Against Paducah at Fair Park

The Childress Pony Grad team coached by Chester Hufstedler faces Paducah in the season opener at Fair Park Stadium tonight at 5 45.

Pony Grads Paducah Childress Pony Grad Fair Park Stadium Chester Hufstedler

World Boxing Title Sees Foreign Champion Victory

The world heavyweight title changes hands as a foreign boxer wins, the first since Primo Carnera in 1934. Promoter Robensohn announced advance sales exceeded 500000, aiming for 600000 gates and about 38000 in attendance.

Primo Carnera Italy Max Paer Robensohn

Finsterwald on Sand Trap Technique and Consistency

The article outlines a golf bunker technique emphasizing constant sand amount, appropriate power for shot length, and a decisive follow through. It stresses not stopping after impact, using the wedge to control depth, and building feel for sand play as a reliable shot option.

Footwork guidance for bunker play in sand

The text explains planting the feet to create a firm base and assessing sand conditions under the ball. It notes that in soft sand the ball sinks deeper, so swing harder to compensate and play the shot accurately from a deeper sandbox.

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