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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1960
Page
11
Slammin Sam Snead laughter and talk of one last big bid frame a relaxed practice day before the Open. The veteran, 48, seeks his elusive major as rivals Palmer Finsterwald and Boros edge into contention. Snead vows to stay loose and nerve free until Thursday tee time.
A 23 year old junior, Carlos Ortiz, is slated for a nationally televised boxing event at the Cow Palace. Details indicate a round bout with a staged match in San Francisco, UPI reporting.
Miss Cannon invites youths up to 12 in the Monterey district to join free tennis classes. A racket and one ball suffice to start. promising players may progress through high school. Open to both boys and girls with no prior experience required.
Mel Roach of Milwaukee fielded left and stopped Bobby DelGreco’s two base hit in Philadelphia’s opener, preventing a run and preserving the early lead.
The twelfth city to join the proposed National Bowling League is Birmingham Alabama. League spokesmen said Tuesday the fall of 1961 is set for the start of competition. Other cities named include Chicago Detroit Omaha Minneapolis St Paul and Balti more North Carolina.
San Francisco Forty Niner fullback Joe Perry, holder of pro football’s all time rushing record with 8496 yards in two leagues, played college varsity football before turning pro.
The piece lists experts rating Gary Leonard as unofficially leading after defeating Peter Thomson for the individual title in the Commonwealth Cup events in Melbourne last November. It cites betting odds for Leonard, Crampton, and Cooper, with Arnold Palmer and other notables in the mix, and mentions a potential fifth Open crown for a Tan triumph.
Pat Garner Stapler of Midland defends a title as the Women’s West Texas Golf Assn holds a major tournament at Lubbock Country Club next week. A 66-entry field includes out-of-town players. many Lubbock golfers may wait to register. A junior tournament follows at Hillcrest Country Club Monday and Tuesday with nine holes daily. registrations via Mrs. Berta Widener who collects a $10 entry fee.
Gene Fullmer trained ten rounds with four opponents in a secret session in West Jordan Utah as he readies for the June 29 title defense against Carmen Basilio. Manager Mary Jenson said another closed drill would follow and additional workouts are planned each Tuesday and Friday until the fight.
Ingo States Grossinger New York reports rain canceled Johansson roadwork. The heavyweight champion will intensify training for the June 20 defense against Patterson. Johansson follows a rest regimen similar to the days before last year’s KO win over Patterson.
Pittsburgh reports Dick Groat, Pirates shortstop, quips that facing Don Drysdale of the Dodgers is like an appointment with the dentist. The remark highlights the challenge National Leaguers feel against Drysdale, especially left-handed hitters.
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