Ingo Johansson in New York training retreat before Patterson bout
Red Smith notes Ingemar Johansson's retreat in Grossinger New York with family and sparring partners as he prepares to meet Floyd Patterson at Yankee Stadium. Dempsey visits. Johansson explains avoiding the right hand while sharpening left power. Training includes rounds with Bill Johnson and Artie Towne, calisthenics, and kazatsky dancing to peak energy for the title clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Patterson
Yankee Stadium
Jack Dempsey
Johanssen
Hammer
Thor
John Lardner
Champ
Dempsey
Ingo
Patterson
Sparmates
Eddie Machen
Clarence Floyd
Ralph
Sweden
Johnson
Quiet Scene Follows Africa Riots in Durban
In Durban South Africa the nonwhite townships Cato Manor and Chesterville were quiet after a night of riots and arson that killed three Africans. Police patrols remained heavy as rioters attacked a police picket, with police using rifles and machine guns. About 30 Africans hospitalized and three police injured. Riots began after gov regulations barred home brewing of beer by Africans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
South Africa
Cato Manor
Chesterville
Lawrence Sanitary dominates Hallmark Cards in city league tilt
Lawrence Sanitary hammered Hallmark Cards 22 to 11 while the Hucks defeated the Skeptics 11 to 4 in Adult City League softball action Wednesday night on Woodlawn Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sanitary
Hallmark
Hucks
Woodlawn
Ambergris Use in Perfume Trade Noted
Ambergris, a substance sourced from the sperm whale, remains a key ingredient in the perfume industry. Its unique odor profile supports its continued demand among fragrance makers and researchers.
Target Date Is Set for Third Major League
New York AP reports that a third major league plans a three-stage timeline from talent lining in 1960 to operation in 1961 and competition with existing majors by 1962. Key backers include Donald Grant and Mrs. Charles Payson tied to a New York franchise, with a new park in Flushing Meadows eyed to secure backing. City leaders stress organization first and park construction if the league forms. Locations like Toronto, Minneapolis-St Paul, Houston, and Dallas show early interest as investors emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bill Shea
Wagner
Shea
Donald Grant
San Francisco Giants
Toronto
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Houston
Fort Worth
Flushing Meadows
Charles Payson
John Hay Whitney
U.S
Britain
Grant
Dodgers Lead New Group Ahead of Move in Baseball Era
Brooklyn Dodgers head a rival group before their move to Los Angeles. Dwight Davis, son of the Davis Cup founder, links with George Walker, son of Walker Cup founder. In Pittsburgh, Branch Rickey, Pirates chairman, says a third league is inevitable and there are plenty of players to go around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles
Dwight Davis
George Walker
Pittsburgh
Branch Rickey
Pittsburgh Pirates
Party Leaders See Okay on Housing Bill Signoff Expected
Washington AP reports leading Democrats and Republicans in the Senate anticipate President Eisenhower will sign the compromise 3.375 billion housing bill. Senate House conferees struck a deal after Democrats trimmed the package to blunt GOP claims of reckless spending. Sen. Sparkman and Sen. Capehart said they see no obstacle to the president’s approval once both chambers pass the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Senate House
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
Homer E. Capehart
R-Ind
Oskaloosa appoints Civil Defense Director
County Commissioners name Max Mountain Civil Defense Director to replace William Bradford of McLouth. Local society notes list visiting relatives from Oklahoma City and Topeka, family gatherings in Muscotah and Washburn College events, and language student Billy Langdon and stage scholar Hiram Stockwell with Mid3dlebury and drama honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Mountain
William Bradford
McLouth
E. S. Partridge
Oklahoma City
Hester Brown
George Brown
Brown
James Grinter
Linda
Bill
Osborne
van Bliss
John Bliss
Muscotah
Chester Wills
Bliss
Arthur Langdon
Washburn College
Topeka
William
Jules
Ida Langdon
Lucile Langdon
Jessie Taylor
Kentucky
Bill Langdon
Middlebury
Connecticut
Hiram Stockwell
Oskaloosa
Langdon
Stockwell
Oskaloosa Socials and Community Notes 1955
Local happenings include visits from Dr and Mrs Roy Grayson of Overland Park to his father and aunt in town. Topeka trip by Wyatt Gragg for the State Association session. Leavenworth guest Helen Pearson dines with May and Nell Nincehelser. Past Matrons Club hosted by Ailee Henry with Esther Handley presiding. Community members listed among attendees. Mrs Marian Flentie and Mark of Leavenworth weekend visitors. Ruth Means and children visit Kansas City relatives. Colonial Club promotes summer reading. first story hour held. Kansas Centennial Committee appointment for Mrs Fred Thomson. Pfc Samuel B Gutchinitter returns from Ft Sill to visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa High School
Roy Grayson
Overland Park
David Grayson
Hester Brown
Harley Elrod
Great Bend
Ralph Bentley
Wyatt Gragg
Topeka
Helen Pearson
Leavenworth
May
Nell Nincehelser
Ailee Henry
Esther Handley
Mary Haskinson
Dorothy Alexander
Lena Payne
Ruth Long
Chloe Gramse
Jennie Roberts
Jo Hamilton
Ida Gragg
Grace Leaverton
Jennie Davis
Mabel LeGer
Lena Roberts
Margaret Nichols
Jean Ehlers
Dorothy King
Ruth Fish
Marian Flentie
Mark
James Sweyer Sr
Marjorie
Ruth Means
Kansas City
Thomas Lindsay
Menefee Redd
Harry Bullock
Colonial Club
Helen Clark
Fred Thomson
Kansas
Samuel B. Gutchinitter
Ft. Sill
Okla
Phyllis
Edna Gutchinritter
Picnic at Swope Park Zoo and local gatherings noted
Weeklong return to camp marked by a family picnic at Swope Park Zoo celebrating Kirk Bradford’s fifth birthday. Among attendees were Edith Morris, David and William Shand families, and the Bradford family. Additional visits included Swedish guest Nantan Roos and his wife studying at KU. Hays Grande hosted a summer picnic with Parker, Smith, and Brey families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Morris
David Shand
William Bradford
Swope Park Zoo
Kirk Bradford
Nantan Roos
Lund
Sweden
Roos
Midwest
Child
Lawrence
Earl Markwell
Tulsa
Okla
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Hays Grande
Parker Grove
Ozankie
Dale Parker
Robert Smith
Claude Brey
Ed Butler
Grundy Center
Iowa
Ira N. H. Brammell
Brother Roger
Emily Robbins
Jolly Juniors
Giles Kavanaugh
The
Valley Victors
Jefferson County youths attend Rock Springs Music Camp
A Jefferson County club represented at Rock Springs Music Camp last week. Mrs Ailee Henry vice chairwoman of the Kansas Republican party spoke at a Topeka County dinner on June 2 hosted by the Woman's Republican Club. Oskaloosa HDU selected Mrs Mildred Shultz to enter a basket of flowers at the McLouth Flower Show last week. her entry won a yellow ribbon and was displayed at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Jefferson County
Ailee Henry
Republican Party of Kansas
Topeka County
Woman's Republican Club
Oskaloosa Hdu
Mildred Shultz
McLouth
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New York Herald Tribune
Eddie Borden
Sweet Science
Catskills
Bill Johnson
Artie Towne
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Potter's 66
Michigan
Shorty” Leonard
Shorty
Leonard
Aneuary Uy
11Th
John Pickene
Vermont
Crab Grass Killer Sodar
Weedone
Killer Sodar
Waadone
Amchem Products, Inc
American Chemical Paint Company
St. Joseph, Mo
Ambler, PA
Nites
Calif
Containers
Rockies
Barteldes Seed CO
Go To Crown
Buick
Parker Buick CO
New Hampshire St. Lawrence
Brifle
N.H
Parker
Hartman
Lodiana
Buick Company
Standard Service
Bud Shields
BUD Calvert
Louisiana
Hillcrest Standard
Clinton
Clint
Ross
Francis Denton
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