Harris Praises Patterson as Great Fighter after Title Fight
In Los Angeles Roy Harris lauds Floyd Patterson calling him the hardest puncher he faced and a great fighter after Patterson stopped Harris in 12 rounds. Harris was knocked down four times but survived with trainer Bill Gore stopping the bout.
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Patterson Savors Tough 12th Round KO to Defend Title
Floyd Patterson survived a second round knockdown to knock out Roy Harris in the 12th round at Wrigley Field. Harris fought bravely but was overwhelmed as Patterson’s timing lagged after a yearlong layoff. The champion’s fourth title defense drew 20,000 live fans and substantial TV viewership.
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Orioles Aim For First Division Finish In 1958 Pursuit
Baltimore faces a crucial stretch after an 8 2 win over Kansas City as the Orioles chase fourth place. Willie Miranda had the key bunt and Gene Woodling drilled a two run homer while Ralph Terry took the loss. Whitey Ford seeks his 15th win for the Yankees in their home stand against Cleveland as Chicago eyes a crucial series with Boston.
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Torre Batting At .313 Mark For Milwaukee
Frank Torre of the Milwaukee Braves sports a .313 batting average, ranks third among regulars, and hit a grand slam boosting his RBI to 43. Despite a strained tendon, trainer Doc Feron’s bandage keeps his shoulder intact and his power emerging as Hank Aaron had predicted.
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Quality Lumber and Coal Co wins Cresco Invitational
Quality Lumber and Coal Co. defeated the Rochester Eagles 3-1 to win the Cresco Invitational softball championship in Cresco Iowa. Rolf Synoground earned the win with six hits nine strikeouts and three walks while Rochester’s Carl Miller struck out 12 with two walks and hit a homer. Quality advanced by a 2-0 semi final win over Waterloo Dubois and earlier beat Waterloo Earl and Jack 11-1. Willie Taylor threw a perfect game in another Cresco matchup.
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Fargo-Moorhead Drops Two in Minot Losses
Fargo-Moorhead fell from a first place tie after a doubleheader loss to Minot 6-1 and 4-3. Minot pitcher Virg Brinson earned his sixth win. Marv Gums went the distance for the nightcap as Minot clinched the twin bill. Eau Claire edged Winnipeg 4-3 in a separate close game.
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Braves To Send Jay Willey Against Dodgers
Milwaukee Braves chase a doubleheader win in Los Angeles to maintain an eight game NL lead. Joe Jay and Carl Willey face Don Drysdale and Johnny Podres as the Dodgers seek a rally to close the gap.
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Fox Cities and Green Bay Win Under Thursday Action
Fox Cities club pounds Cedar Rapids 8-3 as Bob Tano hits a grand slam and Tex Taylor adds a homer. Green Bay edges Winona 6-5 in the ninth after Terry Robertson drives in the go ahead run. Davenport’s scoreless streak reaches 20 innings in a 5-0 loss to Burlington behind six hitter Ron Goerger.
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Braves Refund Money They Aren't Cowboys
Eight fans at County Stadium were refunded their ticket price after the Milwaukee Braves and Philadelphia Phillies took the field dressed as base players instead of Roy Rogers and his Westerners. The patrons had mistaken the game for a Roy Rogers show at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds nearby.
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