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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1959

Page

11

Evans Captures Putt-Putt Championship in N Main St Tourney

Tony Evans, Blair Park assistant, emerged as the Putt-Putt champion after a 36-hole final at the N Main St extension course. He defeated Mrs. G K Hammes of High Point 3 and 2 after a night lasting past 1 a.m. Evans tied the course record of 30 for 18 holes during the event and will compete in the regional next Monday in Charlotte with the winner advancing to the national Fayetteville tournament.

Tony Evans Blair Park Evans N. Main St G. K. Hammes High Point Hammes Hart Charlotte Fayetteville

Schoendienst Eyes Comeback Run For Braves

Milwaukee veteran second baseman Red Schoendienst, age 36, talks of staying in shape through running as he returns to Braves workouts at Milwaukee County Stadium. He says batting practice differs from game pace and remains hopeful to contribute in September despite doubts about readiness.

Dave O'Hara Associated Press Milwaukee Red Schoendienst Milwaukee Braves Schoendienst Braves Milwaukee County Stadium

Softball Tournament Could Close Tonight

The 1959 state softball tournament may end tonight with a Class A final between Valdese and Madison, both unbeaten once more, while Hickory Grove stands ready to claim the title with a win. Carolina Glass of High Point rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat Statesville, driven by two-hit days from Elliott Wright Hayward and others, as Jones struggled early. Madison beat Blue Bell 11-8 in an earlier Class A game, with Frankie Biggs earning the win.

Bob Hoffman Valdese Madison Hickory Grove Carolina Glass High Point Statesville Pat Jones Brenda Thomas Pete Brown Gals Vickie Elliott Phyllis Wright Becky Hayward Elliott Wright Hayward Betty Clary Janet Harris Sara Compton Elaine Harris Eva Mae Taylor Blue Bell Greensboro Nicholson Frankie Biggs Jmound Marie Allen Stee Bell D.brewer M.brewer M. Baumgardner Madison Blue Bell Abrh Keaton Roberts Stuart Chilton O/ Nichols Greer Harris Grant Jones Taylor

Moore Aims for Rematch in Title Fight at Olympic

World featherweight champion Davey Moore ready for a 15 round rematch with ex champ Hogan Kid Bassey at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. About 10,000 spectators expected with ABC TV coverage starting at 7 p.m. PDT. Moore is in a combative mood as both camps declare peak fitness for the renewal following their previous bloody March bout.

Patrick McNulty Associated Press LOS Angeles Davey Moore Davey Willie Ketchum Hogan Olympic Auditorium Bassey George Biddles Moore

Carolina League recap features Greensboro players and Walter Miller

In a brief on the Carolina League, Greensboro figures appear with 2B White Ledford and Wil U Powers noted alongside Dimona. Walter Miller is highlighted as the first.

Greensboro White Ledford Wil Powers Dimona

Minor League Scores From Various Circuits

The Associated Press reports multiple minor league games across leagues. Birmingham blanked Mobile 5 to 0 while Nashville defeated Memphis 2 to 1 and Shreveport beat Chattanooga 5 to 0. In the South Atlantic League Asheville topped Macon 7 to 2, Charleston beat Jacksonville 4 to 0, Charlotte swept Savannah 6 to 4 and 7 to 2, and Knoxville defeated Gastonia 4 to 2.

Birmingham Mobile Nashville Memphis Shreveport Chattanooga Asheville Macon Charleston Jacksonville Charlotte Savannah Knoxville Gastonia

Rosensohn Dilemma Could Scrub Johansson Patterson Return

The planned Johansson Patterson heavyweight rematch faces promoter trouble as Bill Rosensohn loses licenses amid a dispute over control of promotion. Johansson may drop out if his financial concerns and contract details remain unresolved.

New York Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Johansson Patterson Bill Rosensohn Rosensohn Enterprises, ‘Inc Rosensohn Commission Sports Illustrated Rosensohn Enterprises Rosensohn Ffor Ingemar

Opener sees Wilkes homer three times and Aaron stars

Wilkes hits three home runs in the opener as Hank Aaron went 4-for-5 with his 31st. Sandy Koufax suffered the loss after giving up Ed Mathews 34th and Joe Adcock 17th. Pirates rally with Nelson two-run shot and a decisive seventh inning error. Banks drives in three for the Cubs and Green notches first major league win in relief for the Pirates. Mizell remains undefeated vs Phillies.

Joe Adcock Sandy Koufax Ed Mathews Hank Aaron Pirates Rocky Nelson Bob Clemente Ernie Banks Cubs Fred Green Bucs Bill Henry Curt Flood Ray Semproch Wilmer Mizell Phils Lindy McDaniel

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