Campanella Sets National League Record for Catchers
Roy Campanella, the Brooklyn catcher, hit his 237th career home run to set a National League record for catchers, surpassing Gabby Hartnett by one. Cracking back from Milwaukee, Ray Crone allowed Campanella’s eighth homer of the season as the Brewers beat the Brooks 9 to 7 to tie for second in the NL. Charlie Neal drove in four runs with a homer and a triple, helping end Brooklyn’s four game skid.
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Patterson Jackson fight tickets go on sale
Tickets for the Floyd Patterson Hurricane Jackson heavyweight title defense at the Polo Grounds on July 29 went on sale last week. Prices range from 30 dollars at ringside to 10 dollars, tax included, via Eastern Parkway Fights Inc. at 211 West Fifty-third Street. Mail orders are accepted. Ned Brown and Joe Arata head the sales. Patterson will defend the title he won November 30 by knocking out Archie Moore.
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Althea Gibson Wins Pre Wimbledon Tournament in Manchester
Althea Gibson, a New Yorker and pre Wimbledon favorite, defeated Ann Shilcock of Britain 6 3 6 4 to capture the Northern Lawn Tennis championship in Manchester. She advanced to the semi finals by beating Thelma Long but faced an injury default by Long in the earlier round.
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Ruth Greenfield to Perform Piano Concert in New York
Miamian Ruth Wolkowsky Greenfield will give a piano concert at 1 30 p m Sunday June 23 in the Sculpture Court at the Brooklyn Museum New York The concert is part of a year long museum sponsored series broadcast over the WNYC network The director is Dr David La Vita noted as a world famous musicologist
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Poinciana Playground Reopens At Park School
The Playground Recreation Center at Poinciana Park Elementary School opens Monday June 24 and runs daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through August 2. Activities include games a doll show a bicycle rodeo a pet show a field day and more. No participation fee and four adults supervise daily.
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Power Sewing Class Opens July 8 Here
Registration is open now for a power sewing class beginning July 8. The course covers power sewing and cutting to help employed workers improve, receive promotions, or gain new positions. Special training in machine operation is offered to men and women in Miami's growing garment industry. Call PL 4-5491 for details.
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Real Estate Fights Jim Crow Housing Measure in New York
New York real estate groups campaign against a housing discrimination bill pending before the City Council. They warn it would force rental and sale to less desirable tenants, a claim contested by supporters led by Mayor Robert Wagner and various church and civic groups who back equal housing opportunities regardless of race or origin.
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Archie Moore Names Durelle as Next Challenger in NY Visit
Archie Moore arrived at Idlewood Airport and named Canadian Yvon Durelle as the likely next challenger. He would prefer a bout with Sugar Ray Robinson for bigger money. He said promoters won’t stage a title fight by July 7 due to time constraints amid the NBA ultimatum to defend or vacate.
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