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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1959

Page

6

Rose Predicts Patterson Will Belt Ingemar Early

The piece forecasts Floyd Patterson will KO Ingemar Johansson in the first round at Yankee Stadium. It cites analyst Edwin Ahlquist and Johansson’s camp praising the right hand, notes Johansson’s recent knockouts, and contrasts fighting styles of Machen and Cooper.

Rose Patterson Ingemar Johansson Edwin Ahlquist Inge Eddie Machen Goteborg Sweden Kayo Britain Henry Cooper Stockholm Machen Cooper

Patterson Poised to Challenge Johansson in Cruiserweight Showdown

Observer predicts Patterson will dive into Johansson’s crouch defense and target the body in a ferocious all-out assault. Gate prospects rise toward 700000 with potential 14 million from media and events, while Patterson remains favorite to win and to KO Johansson.

Patterson Johansson

Hawks Eye Ninth Straight Tonight

The Lawrence Hawks hosts the Topeka Caps at Municipal Park as an eight game win streak tests a 13-1 season. Game time is 8 p.m. with no starter named for Lawrence while Max Gaither or Curtis Miller may pitch for Topeka after a 9-5 win over Chanute.

Lawrence Hawks Topeka Caps Municipal Park Hawks Lawrence Chanute Max Gaither Curtis Miller Caps Hawk Ken Page

Rain May Interfere With Patterson Johansson Fight

Possible showers were forecast in New York for Thursday afternoon or night potentially delaying the heavyweight title bout between Floyd Patterson and Ingemer Johansson at Yankee Stadium. If rain occurs the fight would be moved to Friday night.

New York Floyd Patterson Ingemer Johansson Yankee Stadium

Italian Import Faces Bobby Scanlon Tonight

Mario Vecchi ato Italian lightweight champion meets Bobby Scanlon in Chicago Stadium in a 10 round tossup. The bout airs on ABC at 8 p.m. CST with Vecchi ato undefeated in 18, 43 victories in 52 starts, while Scanlon from San Francisco has 32 wins in 36 starts with 10 knockouts.

Chicago Mario Vecchiato Bobby Scanlon ABC Scanlon San Francisco Buffalo N.Y

Pitchers Dominate Three-I Play As Hemmerly Shuts Out Burlington

In a night of strong pitching Hank Hemmerly of Cedar Rapids held Burlington to one hit in a 7-0 win. John Anderson kept Des Moines atop the league with a 7-2 victory over Sioux City. Burbon Wheeler fanned 16 as Green Bay beat Topeka 5-2 and Bert Guenther allowed five hits in Fox Cities 11-3 over Lincoln. Des Moines extended its home winning streak to nine. Fox Cities moved into sixth place by erasing a 3-2 Lincoln lead with a five-run third inning.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids Hank Hemmery Burlington John Anderson Des Moines Sioux City Burbon Wheeler Green Bay Topeka Bert Guenther Fox Cities Lincoln

Bomb Suspects Awaiting Cops

In Louisville two Hecker brothers James 23 and Joseph 17 held on vagrancy charges awaiting St Louis police. They are accused of tossing a home made bomb during a burglary attempt Sunday and were captured at a Fern Creek farm. James, a former Army demolition squad member, said he de activated the bomb after being caught.

Louisville St. Louis James F. Hecker Joseph Hecker Fern Creek James Hecker James

Housing Bill Near Veto It Was Built to Avoid

Washington AP report on a $1.375 billion housing bill trimmed to a two year program in an effort to avoid a veto. With 10 days remaining President Eisenhower weighed options as Republicans predicted a veto. Stans and Mason urged rejection after a 241 177 House vote and a 56 31 Senate vote short of a veto overriding margin.

Washington Senate House Eisenhower Maurice H. Stans Norman P. Mason

Sick Bandit Admits Guilt to Victim in Robbery

In San Francisco a young bandit told Irene Solomon he robs her for money to dress nicely. After freeing $67 from her home Tuesday, he claimed he feels sick each time he commits the crime and asked why she did not seek psychiatric help, while his companion stood by.

San Francisco Irene Solomon

Law and Face Keep Bucs Near Top In Senior Loop

Pitching duo Vern Law and Roy Face powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to stay close to NL leaders. Law improved to 8-4, Face at 11-0, combining for 19 wins as Pittsburgh moved to 37-33 and within reach of first place. Law beat the Giants 5-1, driving in two Pirates runs as Dick Stuart hit his 14th homer.

Law Bucs Associated Press Pittsburgh Pirates Vern Law Roy Face Face San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Los Angeles Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Jackie Brandt Dick Stuart Sam Jones

Company and June 23 Apparently Fall Out

Newark New Jersey AP reports the American Insurance Co. and June 23 had a falling out. A lightning strike on June 23, 1958 hit a power line feeding a building’s air conditioning system causing a fire that damaged machinery for 10 days. A second strike later caused another fire when the system powered on. Machinery will be out of commission for 10 days.

Newark N. J American Insurance Co

Floods Push to Canton With Nearly 200 Dead

AP reports Canton in Kwangtung province faces rising flood danger as waters from North and West rivers threaten Canton with a population of about 1.5 million. At least 187 people have died and 200,000 are homeless as torrential rains persist. Two million workers battle to save the city with sandbags and shovels.

Tokyo South China Canton Kwangtung Peiping North

Markets at a Glance and Midwest cattle summary

New York and Chicago markets show higher demand and steady cattle as hogs steady to firm. Kansas City cattle and hogs mixed with moderate activity. grain prices range with corn and wheat up modestly while soybeans stay mixed. Local prices list farm and dairy figures from Derby Grain and KC produce outlets.

New York Chicago Kansas City K. C. Cash Grain Derby Grain Inc Shell Oaes Milo

Perth Amboy Goes Green for 275th Birthday Parade

Perth Amboy New Jersey celebrates its 275th birthday with a street renewal effort on a main shopping street. Sidewalks were painted green and linoleum laid by a local merchant for two blocks to test durability during the parade featuring fire engines horses and floats. A tread mark from an armored vehicle marred a section but overall flooring held up.

Perth Amboy

Repertory Cycle Planned by KU Theater Players

Kansas University theater kicks off a three-play repertory cycle this July with Tartuffe The Servant of Two Masters and Once in a Lifetime staged on alternating nights July 9 11 13 14 15 16 17 20 and 21.

Kansas University Lewin Goff University Theatre Jeannine Hutchings Independence Dorine

Prince of Wales Visits Montreal in 1860

Britain's royal voyage to Canada marked by the then Prince of Wales arrival in Montreal in 1860. He would later ascend the throne as King Edward VII.

Britain Canada Prince of Wales Montreal King Edward VII

GOP Discounts Johnson Offers

Washington AP Republicans discount Senator Lyndon Johnson's offer to cooperate with President Eisenhower on a legislative program. Senate GOP Leader Everett Dirksen doubts Eisenhower will accept Johnson's definition of good legislation and says Johnson's pruning of spending bills may not meet approval.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Eisenhower Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Johnson Dirksen

How Local Solons Voted On Federal Housing Act

Missouri and Kansas members voted Tuesday as the House passed a 1 375 000 compromise housing bill. Democrats for Bolling Carnahan Harris Karsten Moulder Randall Sullivan. Democrats against Cannon Hall Jones. Republicans against Curtis Rees Smith.

Washington Missouri Kansas House Eisenhower

Horsetrading Started By Steel Negotiators

New York AP reports steel negotiators entered the buy and sell period with seven weeks of stalemate. As a July 1 strike looms, both the Steelworkers Union and industry begin quiet horse trading to avoid stoppage amid a tight deadline.

New York Steelworkers Union

Venezuelan industrialist rides to Mexico City in a taxi

Enrique A. Eraso and his wife arrived in Mexico City from Miami by taxi cab. Driver Peter Molina said he thought the ride was a joke until he learned the trip was real. The two couples began in Miami June 13 in a 1959 Cadillac and spent about 2,500 miles and $2,500 for the journey.

Mexico City Enrique A. Eraso Miami Peter Molina Eraso Molina

Two Holdup Men Exempt From Bus Fares After Heist

Oakland report states two holdup men will ride buses for a period at the Key System's expense. Loot from driver Joseph Troutt includes tickets and tokens valued at 83 dollars and 34 dollars in cash.

Oakland Calif Joseph Troutt

LeMass Leads Ireland as De Valera Resigns

Sean LeMass assumed leadership of Ireland succeeding Eamon De Valera as prime minister guiding the government from Dublin. The transition marks a new era in Irish politics with LeMass at the helm and De Valera stepping aside.

Dublin Ireland Sean LeMass Eamon de Valera

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