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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1959
Page
5
A fragmentary account describes Winged Foot golf course with its tilted greens and deep traps, noting famed players like Bob Jones and Harmon. It recalls practice rounds, early national championships, and the course’s exacting layout, including narrow entrances and precise slopes that challenge even top players.
In St Joseph Mo a modified stock car plowed into the grandstand during a five lap race sending spectators to hospital. Driver Jerry Hayes of Topeka Kan and Albert M Nide of St Joseph escaped injuries while the crash sent cars over a 12 foot embankment. Emergency rooms filled as victims received care and several were operated on. State Highway Patrol reported no fatalities.
USAN reports plans for an additional all star professional football game after the Pro Bowl. Dan McGuire of San Francisco says the event would be held the weekend after the Pro Bowl, with no official NFL sanction. He notes volunteer all star squads and says the NFL would not hurry veteran players, per Bert Bell.
Unclear text describes threats to boxing promoter Don Chargin in the wake of an attack on matchmaker Jackie Leonard. Police say Chargin received a threatening call urging him to stay out of Los Angeles, while Hayden from the State Athlete Commission indicates mob activity and non professional nature of the beating. Oakland police and investigators say they will pursue the case, with measures to strip licenses from promoters and managers if needed.
Nigerian middleweight Dick Tiger fought Rory Calhoun to a disputed draw in New York. Matchmaker Teddy Brenner eyed a Pender matchup next, while fans and ringside poll favored Tiger. Tiger’s 18-2 record and Calhoun’s 39-72 tally reflect a lively, close contest with mixed judging.
Fresno State edged Washington 3-2 in a tight District 3 NCAA baseball playoff opener. The contest featured a pitching duel between Fresno State’s Dick Doepker and Washington’s Daryl Burke, with Fresno seizing a 1-0 lead before the Huskies tied it in the eighth and Fresno won in the ninth.
Ex world bantamweight champion Harry Barrios, a New York farmer, died last night after a long illness. Barrios held the title during his career and was known for his ring exploits and rugged character.
In Baltimore Gene Littler shot a five under par 67 to reach 62 midway in the Eastern Open, leading Ed Oliver by one stroke while defending champion Art Wall twisted an ankle and failed to qualify for the final two rounds. Wall faces possible absence from next week's National Open at Merion due to the injury.
NEW YORK UPI Johnny Buckley manager of Paul Pender says he will file a federal suit against Gene Fullmer for not honoring a claimed February telegram agreement to an March 1 Boston bout for a 310,000 guarantee with promoter Sam Silverman. Buckley asserts Fullmer and Carmen Basilio had agreed to a vacant National Boxing Association middleweight title fight, but the site and details remained unsettled.
The text lists weekend sports times at Mollywood Park with entries for bowling rowing roller derby and a meeting with the Giants. It appears to be partial and may include times such as 5:15 PM and 6:00 PM across Saturday and Sunday with multiple events.
In New York yesterday Johansson and sparring partner Clarence Floya clashed during a training session for his title fight with Floyd Fatlers on June 25. Johansson landed solid rights to Floya's chin, visibly shaking his sparring partner after a two round session.
Promoter Victor Gonzales announced a title bout involving Frankie Rutt and Robert Garcia, slated for Mongay in Mexico, is postponed as Rutt has fallen ill. A telegram from Tutt's manager requested the fight be rescheduled.
Marine officer Al Cantello shattered the world javelin record with a 282 feet plus throw at the Compton Invitational, surpassing Egil Danielsen's 281 feet mark and beating Bud Held in the process. The meet also featured USC and Texas stars, with fast relay and mile performances drawing attention and prep athletes posting top marks in the discus and shot.
The article notes a strong surge by the Yankees and Indians, with the Yanks winning 11 to 2. A hitless stretch earlier in the period is reversed as the team earns seven wins in eight games, averaging over nine runs per game in the recent stretch. It mentions rapid improvement and a world champion context.
In the American League the Orioles beat the Athletics 6 1, the Yankees edged Washington 7 6, and the Grinles topped the Red Sox 5 2. In the National League the Pirates lost 5 10 to the Cubs, while St Louis and Philadelphia had a rainout. Gil McDougald and Elston Howard fueled a Yankee win with four hits. late homers by Billy Martin and Rocky Colavito broke a shutout bid for Ditmar. White Sox catcher Harry Simpson delivered a clutch three run double in the eighth for a victory aided by Gerry Staley. The Orioles pulled within 3 1/2 games of first place as Mill Pappas won his fifth.
Ronnie Knox, Toronto Argonaut quarterback once believed missing in Mexico, was reported relaxing on a Malibu beach. His business manager said Knox was hard to reach as phone service remained unstable and denied reports of a recurring illness from last year.
Cincinnati built a 12 to 5 win over San Francisco as Don Newcombe dominated with a dazzling change up and fastball striking out six. Willie Kirkland hit a 450 foot homer for the Giants while Johnny Temple and Roy McMillan supplied the Reds’ key hits and double plays. Antonelli took the loss, Worthington yielded five runs as Cincinnati chased him early. The Giants next face Sam Jones against Rod Purkey in a possible second game tomorrow.
Pittsburgh UPI reports Dick Stuart slugger hit a 457 foot home run at Forbes Field, breaking the park’s longest homer record. He belted a 3-0 pitch from Glen Stobbie over center field, a first for the venue.
A garbled recap lists results for Cincinnati, Chicago, Baltimore, New York, and Washington with multiple teams and players mentioned. It records various game outcomes and partial scores such as Cincinnati and Chicago matchups, plus Detroit and New York•s standings, though many fragments remain unclear.
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