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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1959
Page
7
The piece recalls Patterson’s bid to reclaim a past boxing crown as critics and fans weigh the chances. It notes rivalries, the toll of age, and the evolving hope that a renewed run could restore former glory.
Baltimore defeated New York 3-1 behind Jerry Walker who allowed five hits and struck out seven in a complete game. Bob Nieman provided the early offense with a homer, while Mickey Mantle was limited to three strikeouts as the Orioles moved into first place.
Pittsburgh Pirates capitalize on Milwaukee Braves miscues and an Abel Groat single in the fifth inning to beat the league leaders. Vernon Law and Warren Spahn pitched well for their teams with key hits and walks shaping the scoring.
A garbled Wimbledon report notes Hard Gains reach the finals with a 6-7 5-? result while Miss Buono, the best Brazilian finalist, defeats Sally Moore of Bakersfield in a women's match. In the men's draw Roy Emerson and Neale Fraser of Australia beat Torben Ulrich and Ladislav Legenstein 6-4 to reach the final against Red Laver and Bob Mark.
Monte Bradley of Texas shot a hot putting round to lead the field in the first round of the Flint Open at Warwick Hills Grand Blanc. Jay Hebert surged with a back nine record, while Lionel Hebert trailed as three teams tied for early share of the $8,000 prize.
Leon Hills of Sudan and longtime Texas Tech star will join the Peoria Caterpillars of the National Industrial Basketball League for three seasons. Drafted by the Minneapolis Lakers Hill leaves July 27 for a purchasing job in Peoria Illinois after leading Tech to top scoring honors and earning multiple all star selections. He drew interest from Akron Goodyears and Buchan Bakers before signing with Peoria on his return from Seattle.
Hamrick Bill, Angleton coach since 1952, is named head football coach at Lamar Consolidated High School in Richmond Rosenberg. He replaces Ralph Teynolis who resigned. Hamrick has a career record of 65 25 with seven ties. Herman Moore assists.
The oldest racing silks in America are linked to Howell E. Jackson and trace back to 1825, adapted from the colors of William G. Harding, forebear of President Andrew Jackson. The historical color scheme is noted as a landmark in early U S racing color history.
A Srinagar firm advertises Kashmire shawls aimed at locals and visitors, highlighting regional craft and market appeal. The short notice emphasizes traditional textiles as a local economic feature and cultural product.
Two of the three medalists from the Lubbock Country Club championship won Thursday to reach the quarterfinals. Lindsey Telford defeated Tom Murphey 4 and 2 after a playoff with Dison White and Bruce Kattmann. White edged Robert Rodgers 1 up. Raymond Marshall beat Pete Edwards 2 and 1 in a tight match. Murrell Tripp, Roy Cooper, Amos Howard, Hugh Anderson, Jack Markham, Ton Mitchell, Dean Hatchett, Robert Hoffman, Randy Westerberg, and Bill Young also won in the round, with Hatchett winning the 12 year old division and Westerberg the consolation.
Within the last year two golf professionals marked Golden Anniversaries as USGA Open Champions. Fred MacLeod of Chevy Chase Maryland won in 1908 and George Sargent of Atlanta Georgia followed in 1909 as champions.
Los Angeles pitcher Danny McNevitt earned his fifth straight win, pitching 10 hits allowed and a 4-0 shutout over St. Louis. The 26 year old lefty escaped trouble repeatedly, forcing four double plays as the Dodgers moved within a half game of the NL lead. McNevitt improves to 8-6 with two shutouts.
Bullock and four other Americans held the lead at Muirfield while Ben Hogan and others struggled in the British Open. Bullock shot 70 to reach an aggregate 128 as British course play continued with key players failing to qualify for the next round.
Beverly Lick and Patty Ziske led the first round of the WPGA championship at French Lick with 73s. Betsy Rawls trailed by three strokes after a 76 while Mickey Wright matched even par amid breeze and rain affecting the field.
The Greenbelt Bowl selections were announced on Thursday with Bennie Willans of Howard Payne coaching the West squad and Siki Sikes of East Texas leading the East. West backs, centers, guards, and tacklers include players from Abilene, Perryton, Borger, Canadian, Spur, and other towns. East features Wichita Falls, Breckenridge, Childress, Stamford, and more, listing line and backfield names for both teams.
Montreal AP reported Archie Moore's manager Jack Kearns asked promoter Eddie Quinn for a two week postponement of the July 1 fight with Yvon Durelle. Moore suffered a severe heel bruise and the promoter would decide by Friday noon whether the match could be delayed.
Claude Harmon defeated Sam Snead in the 1948 PGA Open to complete the longest individual match in PGA history, finishing after 42 holes.
Panama considers a hydroelectric project valued at twenty thousand ONO about Panama City. Officials review options and potential impacts as planning advances.
Harvard crews dominated at Henley on the Thames with the Crimson heavyweights taking a heat in seven minutes 21 seconds to reach the semifinals and the lightweight crew winning its Thames Cup heat in 20.0 seconds, reflecting American success amid British gloom over trophies.
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