Johansson Agrees To Rematch Patterson Soon
Ingemar Johansson, healthy enough to skip a medical exam, agrees to a third world heavyweight title bout with Floyd Patterson within 120 days. He denies a brain concussion from the latest knockout at the Pajo Grounds and plans to travel to Florida after a boxing commission visit.
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Patterson Beats Johansson to Regain Heavyweight Title
Floyd Patterson knocks out Ingemar Johansson at Polo Grounds to reclaim the heavyweight crown. Promoter talks of rematches and potential third bout with Johansson or Sonny Liston, with negotiations and gate receipts cited. Patterson may defend within 90 days as bids from Chicago and Philadelphia surface.
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Lubbock Open Tennis Tour Kicks Off With 410 Entrants
The Lubbock Open Tennis Tour tournament opens Thursday with 410 entries from five states, including players from New Jersey Kentucky and Arizona. Beene top seed in 13 and under boys singles. drivers from Odessa El Paso and Lubbock among top seeds. Competition runs through Sunday finals, with notable pairs in doubles and high school entrants from across Texas and nearby states.
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Monaco unveils stamps featuring Oceanographic Museum anniversary
New Monaco stamps celebrate the Oceanographic Museum marking its 50th anniversary. The issue highlights the famed sea museum and its ocean science legacy, underscoring Monaco’s maritime heritage.
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Cowboys May Get Lebaron
The Washington Redskins offered quarterback Eddie LeBaron to the new Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 1961 draft pick and at least one other player. Coach Mike Nixon confirmed the Cowboys asked the Redskins to relinquish LeBaron, who ostensibly retired after the 1959 season.
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AFL Victory Seen in Cannon Case Brings Oilers Hope
Houston owner Bud Adams hailed Los Angeles judge’s ruling freeing Billy Cannon to choose his team, calling it the AFL’s biggest win over the NFL. Adams anticipated more AFL victories as the $10 million suit proceeds, and Cannon’s contract at $100,000 a year plus a $10,000 bonus. He also outlined plans for Cannon service stations in Louisiana. Coach Lou Rymkus outlined Cannon’s potential as running back, cornerback, or receiver.
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Bud) Adams
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Elorde Gomes World Title Bout Rescheduled for Aug 17
Flash Elorde of the Philippines will defend the world junior lightweight title against Harold Gomes of Providence R I. on Wednesday August 17. The bout was postponed from July 6 after Elorde fell ill and aided tidal wave disaster relief in the Philippines. The fight will be televised nationally with regional blackout.
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Beattie Feathers Stars For Bears In 1934 Ground Game
Beattie Feathers, Tennessee great and Bears back, averaged 9.9 yards per carry with 1,004 yards on 101 attempts for the NFL Chicago Bears in 1934. Moscow reports say Russia will build its first mineral wool factory using French equipment.
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Eisenhower Playful Moment at Kaneohe Golf Club
President Eisenhower relaxes during a Far East tour games as he watches a partner’s shot at the first tee at Kaneohe Marine Golf Club near Honolulu. AP wirephoto shows the scene from Tuesday. UNHAPPY RECORD Pittsburgh’s Don Hoak tied NL single game strikeout mark with six Ks in a 12 inning game May 2, 1956.
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Red Cheks pound Big Spring for third district win
The Bell Red Cheks defeated Big Spring Legion 11 to 4 to secure their third District 19 victory. Donnie Bumpass limited Big Spring to seven hits while Roy New started the offense, with Johnny King homering and driving in the go ahead runs as the Cheks built a big lead by the second inning and never trailed.
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James Ellis
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Where Success Comes From in July Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest July issue page 240 outlines a stratagem for focusing on success to overcome failures. It claims success can apply to sports business or baking a cake and warns that failure often rests on memory of past errors. The article invites readers to read how this approach may help.
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