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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1959

Page

6

MacKay Stuns Olmedo in U S Davis Cup opener

In Forest Hills a stunning upset as Barry MacKay of Dayton defeats Wimbledon champion Alex Olmedo 7-5 6-4 7-6 to give the United States a 1-0 edge over Australia in the Davis Cup challenge round opening singles. Neal Fraser beats Olmedo in a 4-set thriller as USA fights back.

Australia Neal Fraser Alex Olmedo U. S Forest Hills N.Y Barry MacKay Dayton T Obkin Pensuian Fraser Olmedo Buchholz Emerson Brookline Mass United, States Taier MacKay

New League Beginnings in Pro Football Clash Looms

At a press luncheon in Los Angeles Hilton and Hunt outlined plans for a new American Football League set to begin in 1960. Cities named include Los Angeles Dallas New York Houston Denver and Minneapolis St Paul with eight teams expected and territorial drafts to lure college players. The venue hinted Dodger Stadium and the Coliseum as future homes while Eddie Erdelatz name surfaced as a possible L A coach amid questions about profits and television leverage.

Bobbo Kelley Hilton Los Angeles Kelley Lamar Hunt Dallas Hent Eddie Erdelatz L. A Actieu New York Houston Denver Minneapolis-St. Paul Barron Hilton Bob Howsarmi Harry Wismer Don Shughnessy Red Adams Max Winter Seattle Miami New Orleans St. Louis Kansas City Buffalo National Football League NFL Texas Stars Minneapolis Big 10 Rocky Mountain Boys Hunt Coliseum Rose Bowl Dodger Stadium Chavez Ravine

Homer in 10th delivers Boston win over Orioles

Dick Gernert belted a two run homer in the 10th inning, his 13th of the season, to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. The game featured a late rally and crucial hits that turned the tide in Boston’s favor.

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Pan American Games open with stormy start at Soldier Field

Four meet records fall as Pan Am track action begins with Hall and Dumas crowned. Suarez sets 10 000 meters mark while Ahrens wins women's javelin. US teams win basketball and fencers reach foil finals amid protests and disputes.

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Colts Defense Dominates Redskins In Exhibition Victory

Baltimore Colts’ stifling defense held Washington to a late TD in a 23-10 win amid hot 80 degree conditions before 22,409 fans. Gino Marchetti recovered a fumble for a TD on the first play of the second half, while Don Joyce forced the fumble. John Unitas directed a 79-yard scoring drive with Hal Lewis and Curly Johnson totaling nine plays, capped by a six-yard pass to Jerry Richardson.

Baltimore UI Baltimore Colts Washington Redskins Redskins Gino Marchetti Colt Fum-Ate Don Joyce Washington Eagle Day Weeb Ewbank John Unitas Hal Lewis Curly Johnson Houston Bully Pricer Loff Unitas Jerry Richardson Wofford College Jack Eddie LeBaron Jim Bodeley Martiner Ritarcen Ierra

Nichols Tops Summer AAU Cage Scorer

Nichols at Franklin Jr. High tallies 73 field goals and 15 free throws for 162 points. Top 10 lists follow with players such as Crowther, Vass, and Artoor noted amid final standings and team listings.

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Face Reveals Teary Exit in Exhibition Loss

Relief ace Elroy Face of the Pittsburgh Pirates “lost” his first game of the season in an exhibition against local newspaper and radio-TV teams. Tears streamed as he walked from the mound, later revealed to be staged with a wet sponge under his helmet, not a real defeat.

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