Sonny Liston and the boy who shared his shadow
A profile of heavyweight champion Sonny Liston and 11 year old Mike Zwerner, who formed a unlikely bond during Liston’s road work and a brief trip to Chicago. Liston’s protective, affectionate reaction to Mike contrasts with his feared image, signaling a rare moment of warmth in a man defined by a harsh past.
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Miami
JPI
Sonny Liston
Mike Zwerner
Mike
Sonny
Liston
Miami Beach
Little Mike
Tingside
Jack Zwerner
Floyd Patterson
Chicago
Obituary for Mrs Fern C Adams Beasley Swartz Creek
Word arrives of the death of Mrs Fern C Adams Beasley of Swartz Creek Michigan who died at a Flint hospital after illness since Thursday She was born in Greene County October 20 1897 and leaves husband Isaac Beasley two daughters Erma Post and Moshell Keene four grandchildren a brother Alvin Bailey Adams and sisters-in-law Mrs John R Taylor and Mrs Armand Jacques The funeral is set for Thursday in Flint with burial there at 1:30 p m CDT My ers Funeral Home Worthington is open for calling hours and services will be led by Rev Derrence L Smange
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Fern C. Adams Beasley
Swartz Creek
Mich
Flint
Beasley
Greene County
Isaac Beasley
Erma Post
Moshell Keene
Alvin Bailey Adams
John R. Taylor
Armand Jacques
Linton
Ruthersville
Ill
Elenor Smith
Toledo
Ohio
Anna Miller
Bloomfield
Frank
Chicago
Max
Cookeville
Tenn
Fred
Roadhouse
Bertha York
Strassburg
Myers
Worthington
Derrence L. Smange
Worthington Cemetery
Former Worthington Man Dies At 82 In Indianapolis
Frank A. Hoese 82, a former Worthington resident, died at 8 10 am Monday at St Vincent hospital Indianapolis. Born September 22 1880 to Frederick and Amelia Machow Hoese he married Wanita Gallagher June 19 1904. wife died in 1931. He moved from Worthington two years ago. Survivors include daughters Mrs Lillian Secrest Indianapolis and Mrs Helen Thompson (text continues).
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Frank A. Hoese
Worthington
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Hoese
Frederick
Amelia Machow Hoese
Wanita Gallagher
Lillian Secrest
Helen Thompson
Earl A Sponsler Dies in California
Earl A Sponsler 72 former Linton baker and restaurant owner died Monday at a Huntington Park California hospital He was son of Lewis and Margaret Sponsler and husband of Mable Thomas who died in 1960 Survivors include son Thomas Clyde Westminster California two grandchildren and three sisters Mrs Millie Lowry Bedford Mrs Grace Keller Linton and Mrs Lillian Hulett Indianapolis One brother and one sister preceded him in death He was a member of Linton Elks 866 Funeral arrangements are pending at Anderson Poindexter Memory Chapel Linton.
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Earl A. Sponsiler
Linton
Huntington Park
Calif
Lewis
Margaret Marley Sponsler
Mable Thomas
Thomas Clyde
Westminster
Millie Lowry
Bedford
Grace Keller
Lillian Hulett
Indianapolis
Worthington Relatives Attend Funeral Rites
Mrs. George Thompson and son Gerald Bender traveled from Worthington after the death of Richard Lutz at Memorial hospital South Bend. Lutz died March 10. funeral and burial were held in South Bend. Survivors include wife Clara Bender of Worthington and a son Galen at home.
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George Thompson
Gerald Bender
Worthington
South Bend
Madison Coach Bud Ritter Resigns Amid Business Demands
Madison Indiana coach Bud Ritter resigns at end of the school year due to heavy business pressures. Ritter led the Cubs to three straight unbeaten seasons and a 171-42 nine year record including a 61 game win streak, with appearances in the state finals before elimination by Columbus in the regionals. He also runs a bowling alley and cocktail lounge and plans new restaurants in Evansville Kokomo and Marion.
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Madison
Ind
Julius
Bud” Ritter
Cubs
Evansville
Kokomo
Marion
Ritter
Connersville
Indiana
Bosse
Redskins bolster backfield with Johnny Sample trade
The Washington Redskins acquired defensive halfback Johnny Sample from the Pittsburgh Steelers for an undisclosed high draft choice to upgrade a porous secondary. Sample, a five year NFL veteran, previously played for Baltimore and joined the Steelers in 1961. He was injured much of last season but was regarded as a top defensive back with the Colts in 1961.
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Washington
Washington Redskins
Johnny Sample
Pittsburgh Steelers
Sample
National Football League
Baltimore Colts
Steelers
NFL
Redskins
Bill McPeak
Coltts
Jeffersonville Athletic Director Resigns After 20 Years
Jeffersonville Indiana William Johnson resigns as athletic director at Jeffersonville High School effective May 31 after more than two decades with the school system. Johnson who previously coached boys basketball for about 15 years did not state an official reason. The school board had planned to discuss the matter Thursday.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Jeffersonville High School
William Johnson
Johnson
Girl Scout Workshop Scheduled for Saturday in Lin ton
Patrol leaders and assistants were reminded of a Girl Scout workshop set for Saturday March 23 at the Saron United Church of Christ in Lin ton from 10 30 a m to 2 p m Girls should bring a sack lunch Cokes will be available for purchase.
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Saron United Church of Christ In
Linton
Former Linton Man C W Howard Dies at 89
Clarence W. Howard of Edwardsport and former Linton resident died at Rest Haven at 1 30 p m Monday. Born December 2 1873 in Knox County he moved to Edwardsport in 1920 and was predeceased by wife Emma Barr in 1962. Survived by daughter Wynema Welch and three grandchildren. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday at McClure Funeral Home Bicknell Rev A E Chastain officiating burial Edwardsport Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p m today.
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Clarence W. Howard
Edwardsport
Linton
Rest Haven
Knox County
Emma Barr
Wynema Welch
McClure Funeral Home
Bicknell
Bloomfield Resident Mary Ferguson Dies at 90
Mary E. Ferguson 90, of Bloomfield, died at 12 10 a m at Freeman Greene County Hospital in Linton. Born April 27 1872 in Greene County she was the daughter of Abraham and Lucy Jane Anderson. Survived by son Ward Bloomfield daughter Miss Georgia Ferguson Delphi and Mrs Homer Radcliff Bloomfield two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Body to Jenkins Funeral Home with arrangements pending.
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Mary E. Ferguson
Bloomfield
Freeman Greene County Hospital
Linton
Greene Countty
Ferguson
Abraham
Lucy Jane Bingham Anderson
Harry H. Ferguson
Ward
Georgia Ferguson
Delphi
Homer Radcliff
Jenkin
Bowling league scores from Jasonville and nearby teams
Bowling results show Jasonville team 2 1 record with Poe 429 Tune 397 Criss 517 Sievert 517. Linton Iron and Metal 1 2 with Kirk 532 Wells 528 Domie 499. Max Pirtles 2 1 with Brumfield 538 Wall 549. Super Motors 1 2 with Miller 505 Truitt 493. Coulomb Plumbing 1 2 with M Coulomb 526 Davidson 565. Linton Glass 2 1 with Cantrell 518 Heaton 496 Cornelius 503.
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Tune
H Criss
Sievert
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Wells
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Duncan
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Domie
Max Pirtles
Brumfield
Moehlmann
Turchi
Wall
Griffiths
Super Motors
Truitt
Hazelrigg
Corbim
Miller
Malicoat
Coulomb Plumbing
Marty
J. Coulomb
Hardesty
M. Coulomb
Davidson
Linton Glass
Heaton
Collisson
Roush
Cantrell
Cornelius
Harlem Star Hurt In Iowa Car Wreck
Harlem Stars player Don ald Beckner 21 of Evansville Ind was hospitalized with a head injury after a one car crash on U S 34 near Ottumwa Iowa. Four other team members were injured but not hospitalized as the car rolled over after the driver reached for a fallen road map. The team was en route to Canton S C for a game that night which was canceled.
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Iowa
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Evansville
Ind
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Compton
Calif
U.S. 34
Here
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Los Angeles
Beckner
Rand
Larry Carpenter
Detroit
Curtis Williams
Stephen Kelley
Evanston
Canton
S. C
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
Monday admissions include Mrs. Alan Rodecker Lyons Charles Douglas Shumaker Lebanon Harvey Jay Shumaker Leba non Mrs. Maude Corbin Worthington Mrs Ikie Smith Bloomfield Mrs Clarence Calvert Worthington Mrs Ernest Phegley Linton Today admissions include Mrs Chloe Rich Jasonville James Dobson Bloomfield Dismissals include Mrs Ollie McKee Midland Mrs Ross Frump Linton Miss Carolyn Goodwin Jasonville Mrs Emery Bellamy Linton Mrs Wilfred McDowell Bloomfield Mrs Frank Kirchner Worth Mrs Wayne Morris Newberry Mrs Eck Bland Worthington Mrs Edward Carmody Linton
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Lyons
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Lebanon
Harvey Jay Shumaker
Maude Corbin
Worthington
Ikie Smith
Bloomfield
Clarence Calvert
Ernest Phegley
Linton
Chloe Rich
Jasonville
James Dobson
Ollie McKee
Midland
Ross Frump
Carolyn Goodwin
Emery Bellamy
Wilfred McDowell
Frank Kirchner
Wayne Morris
Newberry
Eck Bland
Edward Carmody
Mrs Myers Seeks Second Term as Linton Clerk Treasurer
Eva Myers of Linton filed for nomination on the Republican ticket for the office of Linton clerk treasurer today. She seeks the spring primary nomination to a second term and currently serves in her first term as clerk treasurer of Linton in Greene County.
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Eva Myers
Linton
Greene County
Myers
Deputy to Assist Tax Forms at Stockton Assessor Office
A deputy will be on duty at the Stockton township assessor office, Ovid Greenwood, 59 Seventh Street Northeast, from 5 to 8 p m each weekday evening. Residents needing help with tax assessment forms may call at the office. the service is free of charge.
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Stockton Township
Ovid Greenwood
Seventh Street
Dinner Meeting Planned by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary of the Linton Post will hold a covered dish supper at the Legion home at 6 p.m. tonight. A euchre party will follow the meeting. Attendees may bring a friend and are asked to bring a covered dish.
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Linton Post
Legion
Jaycees to Nominate Candidates at Tonight's Meeting
Jaycees will announce nominees for the next year at a meeting at the Jaycee hall above Hostetler's market at 7 30 p m tonight. Members are urged to attend. Rudolph moves up on money list with third place tie in St Petersburg Open weekend.
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Dunedin
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vUpPi
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Supreme Court Sets Agenda After Two-Week Recess
The Supreme Court meets today to hand down decisions and orders following a two week recess for opinion writing.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Dow Jones Averages Edge Lower In Mixed Trading
The Dow Jones indices show slight declines with fractional losses across major components. Dealers noted modest volatility as trading closed, with gains in a few issues offset by declines in others.
Orioles Look Sharp as Exhibition Gains Strength
Orioles rally past Dodgers 4-3 to extend exhibition win streak as Jackie Brandt belts a 400 foot homer with Aparicio aboard in the ninth. Other results include Brown's two run shot for the Twins and Mets beating White Sox on a miscue. Gene Conley signs with the Red Sox and plans to report after ankle heals.
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Luis Aparicio
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Baryl Spencer
Dean Stone
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Tom Brown
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Norm Cash
Chico Fernandez
Detroit
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Vic Davalillo
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Cubs
Bob Friend
Tom Sturdivant
Pittsburg Pirates
Milwaukee Braves
Warren Spahn
Pittsburgh
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Grover Jones
White Sox
Galen Cisco
Ken MacKenzie
Ray Daviault
MacKenzie
Gene Conley
Scottsdale
Ariz
Lucky Stars 4 H elects Switz City officers at Central School
The Lucky Stars girls 4 H club at Switz City held a meeting at Central School electing Carol McCoy president Judy Cornelius vice president Dianne Swaby secretary Shelia Kirk treasurer Dianna Stahl health and safety leader Linda Dayhoff reporter Linda Holt and Jo Ellen Spainhower recreation leaders and Jackie Spainhower Brenda Stahl song leaders Six new members Linda Holt Brenda Stahl Jo Ellen Spainhower Beth Peavoy Linda and Brenda Beverstock joined The group discussed summer meeting times and dues Refreshments followed and the meeting adjourned by President Carol McCoy
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Central School
Switz City
Carol McCoy
Judy Cornelius
Dianne Swaby
Shelia Kirk
Dianna Stahl
Linda Dayhoff
Linda Holt
Jo Ellen Spainhower
Jackie Spainhower
Brenda Stahl
Beth Peavey
Linda
Brenda Beversock
Dream Team Outfield Honored in Editors Pick All Star
Boston report: Ty Cobb Joe DiMaggio Babe Ruth named to the all time American League outfield by the Academy of Sports Editors. Also voted in are Lou Gehrig 1b Eddie Collins 2b Jimmy Collins 3b Joe Cronin Mickey Cochrane catcher and Walter Johnson pitcher. All nine picks are Hall of Fame members.
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WpPi
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Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Academy of Sports Editors
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Eddie Collins
Jimmy Collins
Joe Cronings
Mickey Cochrane
Walter Johnson
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Hall of Fame
Officials Plan 1963 Linton Boys League Season
Plans for the 1963 season were discussed at a meeting of Linton Boys League Incorporated officials. Applications to play are available from A. M. Franklin at Linton Stockton Elementary or Western Auto downtown, must be signed by parents and returned by April 15. Tryout dates and opening day arrangements will be announced later.
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A. M. Franklin
Linton - Stockton
Western Auto Store
Television listings for WITV Channel 4 Bloomington IN
Central daylight schedule for Tuesday March 19 lists Dick Tracy Popeye Show Boy Show Sea Hunt Zoorama High Road To Danger Play of Week Big Show Mahalia Jackson Sings 2 06 Sign Off with March 20 daily lineup including Felix the Cat Jack LaLanne Coffee With Carter CCA Report Indiana University Lunchtime Theatres Girl Talk Milady's Matinee Divorce Court People are Funny Rocky Show Sea Hunt Expedition Cain's Hundred Music From Chicago Frontiers of Knowledge Sign Off 1 15.
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Felix the Cat
Jack LaLanne
Carter
CCA
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Cain
March 20 Television Schedule Pressure for Indiana
Channel listing from Terre Haute shows a dense slate with CBS reports, classic shows like Naked City and Biography, and programs featuring The Outlaws and Hillbilly comedies. Names include Walter Cronkite and Dobie Gillis.
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Secret Storm
Edge of Night
Indiana State
the Outlaws
Cartoon Theater
6 O'Clock Report
Walter Cronkite
CBS Reports
Dobie Gillis
Hillbillies
Dick van Dyke
Guestward Ho
Naked City News
Television Schedule for WFBM Channel 6 Indianapolis
TV guide style listing for March featuring day parts from 2:00 pm to 1:15 am. Program notes include Merv Griffin NBC News Loretta Young Dr Malone Harlow Frances Farmer Huntley Brinkley Report News Weather Laramie Is It Deductib Dick Powell Costa Rica Final Report Weather Sports The Match Game The Virginian Lions Club Tonight Show and Spanish Telecourse with News Prayer.
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Merv. Griffin
NBC News
Loretta Young
Dr. Malone
Harlow
Stooge
Frances Farmer
Huntley-Brinkle
Laramie
Dick Powell
Costa’ Rica
Young Dr. Malone
TV listings highlight Judy Garland special and prime time lineup
United Press International reports a CBS Judy Garland one hour special with Phil Silvers and Robert Goulet as guests. Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbert co authored A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Red Skelton pre empted. NBC interview segments include William Saroyan and Casey Stengel. ABC Children’s Show visits Smithsonian. Dick Powell Theater features Charlie's Duet with Fr ancoisa London and Zsa Zsa Gabor. Milton Berle guest host. Jack Benny and Garry Moore air later.
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Judy Garland
CBS
Phil Silvers
Robert Goulet
Miss Garland
Burt Shevelove
Larry Gelbert
Red Skelton
NBC
William Saroyan
Casey Stengel
Discovery
ABC
Smithsonian Institution
Public Meeting Set To Gauge Wabash River Navigation Support
A public meeting to determine support for Wabash River navigation will be held April 8 in Terre Haute at Indiana State College's student union. The event was announced Monday by Senators Vance Hartke and Birch Bayh Jr. of Indiana.
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Indiana State College
Vance Hartke
Birch E. Bayh Jr
D-Ind
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