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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
5
Palmer and Snead opened with strong rounds at Portmarnock to seize the lead for the Canada Cup. Palmer fired 69, Snead 71 to reach 140 after 18 holes as the American duo outpaced the Australian defending champions by a stroke.
Utica NY report on a boxing bout where Diveronica, protege of Carmen io Com, defeated Jay Fullmer by decision after a close match. Judges Bouton and Goldstein score Diveronica 63-61 and 4-1 respectively. Fullmer rallies early but Diveronica dominates mid rounds.
Friday games note Longmont at Greeley Elks and Greeley Legion at Frederick with multiple B1 and 1A designations. Sunday matchups include Greeley Elks at Wellington and Eaton at Madson, plus Windsor and La Salle pairings. In Rotterdam a restaurant stacking 800 diners atop an 850 foot mast was opened after a Roman crew hoisted the 240 ton structure in five days.
Garbled list of names from multiple states notes a series of kinship ties and a graveside service. Mentions Darrel Jenkins, Wilma Jenkins of Greeley, Marian Cantwell, Velma Meckendar of Denver, Irene Green of Tak in Kans, Mae Webster of Kennewick, infant Richard Alan Weslet, grandson G Alan Kester, and Ernest Wallen of Kinghall Nebraska. Graveside rites held at St Linn Grove with 1:30 pm Monday ceremony at Evank.
PHILADELPHIA The Milwaukee Braves obtained veteran infielder Alvin Dark from the Phillies in a waiver trade after Philadelphia set waivers on the 37 year old. The price was not disclosed. Dark expressed appreciation and belief the Braves can win the National League pennant, noting his disappointing 242 batting average with Philadelphia.
In Boston at Suffolk Downs 21,000 watched as Battle Neck upset First Landing in the $80,000 Massachusetts Handicap. Talent Show led most of the way but Battle Neck surged to win by 8 1/2 lengths. Poly ad was second. Time was 2:03 3/5 for the mile and a quarter. The Boston Celtics finished the season with 32 wins in the NBA.
A chaotic scene at Monday's heavyweight title fight sparked public disagreement among the police commissioner, promoters, and officials. The dispute raises the likelihood of a third match being moved to Los Angeles, Chicago, or Dallas, with reported attendance figures around 31,892 and 5,000 paid in a gate of 15,000 to 23,000. Fugazy warns of moving the bout out of town without city intervention.
Ingemar Johansson, former heavyweight champion, arrived in Miami from New York for a Florida vacation. He has not viewed his bout with Floyd Patterson and questions a rematch within 120 days due to tax concerns. Johansson hinted that a solution might be worked out, with dates and specifics unclear.
AP report from Wimbledon notes veteran players like Gardnar Mulloy and Budge Patty shaping the men's singles, with crowd and security concerns at the Polo Grounds and Kennedy Theater TV ties. Officials urge adequate staff as promoters plan a potential third night in late September or early October.
Reported results from the NCAA Golf Championships in Colorado Springs show numerous head to head matches. Notable outcomes include Richard Crawford of Houston defeating Gene Francis of Purdue 8 and 4 and Jack Nicklaus of Ohio State beating Frank James of Iowa 1 up after 49 holes.
Denver AP dispatch says the American Association named Ray Johnston Mel Jones and Joseph R Burke to a committee to draft a program for indemnities if the Canningstal League seeks to acquire association territory. The panel will meet in St Paul next Wednesday to plan readiness for a possible meeting with Branch Rickey.
San Francisco reports Olympic champion David Jenkins of Colorado Springs opened his professional ice skating career with a routine nearly identical to his Squaw Valley gold performance. The show featured an Olympic crest, large poster, and white-clad hosts. Jenkins performed a free program ending with a triple back loop. He noted differences in music and that producers may alter the format if Olympic officials object.
A collage of baseball scores and player notes from leagues including the Minors and American Association. Mentions Marlin Lary Schultz Donnelly Bartell Rehm Greene Taylor Uecker and Kaiser Earley Crable Lawrence Rourke Yastrzemski Skowron Till Skowron injury updates and a two hitter performance by a pitcher for the Tigers.
Philadelphia Phillies beat Chicago Cubs 6-3 behind Chris Short who allowed eight hits for his fourth win in six decisions. Tony Curry and Tony Gonzalez homered to provide key support, while a suspended game earlier with the Cubs in the ninth inning added to the night’s action.
Tilcher Dole Friend pitched eight scattered hits to shut out the St Louis Cardinals. He struck out five without issuing a walk, earning his ninth win of the year while Dick Groat led Pittsburgh with four singles. Bill Virdon added a triple and a single, extending the Pirates' home winning streak to seven straight. Larry Jackson took the loss for the Cardinals, dropping to 9-7.
Louisville Colonels defeated Houston 7-4 to maintain a half game lead over Denver in the American Association standings. Denver beat Indianapolis 7-4 as Don Kaisey pitched six strong innings with Lacey Osborne driving in four runs on two doubles and two singles.
Archie Moore's light heavyweight defense with Germany's Rich Schoeppner, set for Toronto July 18, is postponed to allow the champ more time to meet the 175 pound limit. Co-promoters confirm a new date will be announced soon with talks of Aug 1 for a staged plan, pending closed circuit TV compatibility.
The American League standings show New York, Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Washington, and Boston with varying win loss records. Wednesday results include New York 7 Detroit 3, Chicago 1 Baltimore 1, Cleveland 1 Washington, Kansas City 2 Boston 1. Upcoming games list New York at Detroit, Baltimore at Chicago, Washington at Cleveland, Boston at Kansas City.
National League star lists leaders in batting runs and fielding with teams such as Pittsburgh and San Francisco highlighted. American League leaders include Maris Mantle and Runnels with New York figures dominant. Also notes Sandy Amores and horse racing mentions from Churchill Downs and Augusta National.
New York Yankees defeated Detroit 7 3 before 30,304 fans as Kent Hadley slugged two home runs and a single plus a fielding error by Hoger Maris added a two run blast. Maris and Mantle provided key RBIs and Hector Lopez doubled in a run as the visitors built a cushion after leading 3 2.
Ted Bowsfield limited the Washington Senators to five hits for the Cleveland Indians in a 1 0 victory. A first inning triple by Hinkler sall and a Harvey Kuenn single provided all the runs the 24 year old left hander needed. Bill Fischer took the loss for Washington.
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