Liston Remains Strong Favorite in Patterson Rematch
Las Vegas bettors and fans expect Sonny Liston to defend the world heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson in a 15 round rematch at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Liston, favored 4-1, weighed about 213 214 pounds with Patterson targeting 195, while tickets and closed circuit outlets promise a national audience and a live gate near 250000.
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Chicago
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Patterson
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Denver
Floyd
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Nevada
Little League Basketball Play Continues This Week
Basketball play resumes Friday with Jets versus Majors at 3 p.m. and Chiefs versus Steers at 4 p.m. in the cage teams for boys in grades five through eight, as 40 future basketball stars participated last week, according to Marty J. Deignan, pool and playground director.
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Majors
Chiefs
Steers
Marty J. Deignan
Monroe Janesville Legion Game Slated
The Monroe Junior Legion team will depart Recreation Park tomorrow at 4 p.m. for a baseball game in Janesville. Coaches expect southpaw Gary Rufenacht or right-hander Charlie Dearth to pitch, with Larry Blascals involved.
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Monroe Junior Legion
Recreation Park
Janesville
Gary Rufenacht
Charlie Dearth
Larry Blascals
Americans barely beat Soviets in slim dual meet victory
The U S track team edged the Soviet Union by five points in Moscow, the smallest American margin in the five meet series since 1958. Russians praised victory with thumbs up while Americans faced criticism over hotel food and team behavior. final tally was 12 events to 10.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Valery Brumel
Diatentiy Nezai
Cyrol Burleson
Tom O’hara
Henry Carr
Paul Drayton
Willie Atterberry
Rex Cawley
Jay Silvester
Rink Babka
Harold Connolly
Parry O’brien
Connolly
O’brien
Dave Davis
Jim Beatty
Los Angeles
Milwaukees Milking Contest Sparks Doubleheader Win
Milwaukee Braves win a Sunday triple header at County Stadium beating the Dodgers 7-2 and 13-7 in a dairy day event. Frank Bolling and Frank Funk top the milk race against Frank Howard and Lee Walls. Walls protests mildly as his cow topples at finish.
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Milwaukee Braves
County Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers
Braves
Frank Bolling
Frank Funk
Dodgers
Frank Howard
Lee Walls
Bolling
Funk
Walls
Howard
Wiota Ridgeway post talent wins in league play
Wiota and Ridgeway maintained first place in the Southern Home Talent League by winning games yesterday. Wiota defeated Verona 4-0 with Jerry Schiein’s five hitter and three singles sparking the effort, while Ridgeway toppled Hollandale 13-2 as Gene Sullivan and Jim Everson limited the opposition to four hits. Dodge Point crushed Blanchardville 13-5, Belleville edged Argyle 3-1, and three runs in the second inning helped Belleville. Monte Olson struck out 16 in Belleville win and Jim Meyers hit two homers for Dodge Point.
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Ridgeway
Dodge Point Blast
Blanchardville
Verona
Hollandale
Belleville
Argyle
Jerry Schiein
Dave Carpenter
Duane Wilde
Gene Sullivan
Jim Everson
Fanning
Jim Meyers
Dodgeville
Monte Olson
Olson
Ken Schuetz
Dodge - Point
Dodge Point
Classifieds Aaas Offer Time Saving Problems
A note highlights classifieds as a quick way to solve problems and save time. It promotes efficient deals and streamlined options for daily needs. The piece underscores practical tips for using ads to find services and goods rapidly.
Nicklaus Wins Big PGA Crown
Nicklaus, 23, from Columbus Ohio, captures the PGA Championship after a 3-under 68. He wins by two strokes over Dave Ragan and three over Bruce Crampton and Don Fensterwald, finishing with a 30-foot birdie putt on the 69th hole. He vows to stay hungry for more titles.
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Tex
Big Jack Nicklaus
Professional Golfers Association
Columbus
Ohio
Dave Ragan
Bruce Crampton
Don Finsterwald
High School and College Basketball Schedule
Tomorrow and Thursday games proceed with postponements. Celtics versus Lakers lead the Tuesday lineup at 5 p.m. Knicks host Hawks at 5 45 p.m. Royals face Pistons at 6 30 p.m. Thursday shows Celtics versus Royals at 5 p.m. Pistons versus Knicks at 5 45 p.m. Royals versus Lakers at 6 30 p.m. Standings list Celtics 24, Knicks 2 41, Hawks 2 2, Royals 1 1, Lakers 1 2, Pistons 1 2.
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Lakers
Knicks
Hawks
Royals
Pistons
Janesville Jems Win Wisconsin Women’s Tourney
The Janesville Jems defeated defending champion Madison Dream Lanes 4 0 to capture the Wisconsin Women’s American Softball Association Tournament title. Mt Horeb took third place by beating Manitowoc 4 3 in the double elimination format. the Jems, the only unbeaten team, advance to a regional tournament in Oshkosh August 7 11.
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Janesvile Jems
Wisconsin
Madison Dream Lanes
Mt. Horeb
Manitowoc
Jems
Oshkosh
Tigers Snap Winless Streak Behind Lary Four-Hitter
Yesterday Frank Lary and the Tigers beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-2 as Lary earned his first win since June of last year despite ailing shoulder. Don Mincher of the Twins slugged two homers in a 22nd decision win over Washington.
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Frank Lary
Tigers
Los Angeles Angels
Don Mincher
Twins
Washington
Major League Baseball Standings and Scores Summary
American League and National League standings and recent results. Highlights include New York and Chicago posting wins, Boston beating Chicago in 10 innings, and key matchups in the schedule with several rain delays and postponed games. Detroit, Los Angeles, and Minnesota appear prominently with multiple games and scores cited.
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Chicago
Cs & Bs
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Minnesota
Baltimore
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
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San Francisco
Philadelphia
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Milwaukee
Houston
Juda By Mabel E. Bauer
Mrs Irene Sawatzke of Green Bay returns home after visiting her daughter and family Rev and Mrs Melvin Nickel. Various locals travel to New Glarus Rockford and Colorado on short visits and vacations with related family members.
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Green Bay
Mel- Vin Nickel
L. S. Brown
Jessie Pengra
Ralph Johnson
New Glarus
Freeport
Council Bluffsla
Helmer Olmsteads
Brodhead
Melvin Nickel
Larry
Colorado
Irene Haas
Rockford
Victor Marean
Monroe
Roy Fries
Caravilla
Lucille Alexander
Lydia Marean
Walter Regez
Rock Grove
Yanks Extend Lead With Weekend Sweep
The New York Yankees, missing key outfielders Mantle Maris and Tresh, won three straight from Cleveland to widen their lead to seven games. Harry Bright and Hec Lopez spark the bench with key homers as New York swept a doubleheader Sunday and took Saturday’s game. Boston, Minnesota, Kansas City and Detroit posted notable results while the Dodgers and Phillies also won in the National League.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
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Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Tom Tresh
Slann
LSE
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Indians
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Mickey
Harry Bright
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Hec Lopez
Yanks
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Early Wynn
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Minnesota Twins
Washington
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Los Angeles
Frank Lary
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Philadelphia Phils
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Houston
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Warren Spahn Aims to Return to Mound This Week
Milwaukee pitcher Warren Spahn, slowed by an elbow complaint after three starts, plans to throw daily and hopes to return within the week. The 42 year old lefty, winner of 340 career games, left San Francisco with a 1-0 defeat in 16 innings and then earned his 12th win of the season against Houston.
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Warren Spahn
Wonder
Spahn
San Francisco
Houston Colts
Sal
Water seepage forms seven foot stalactites at Lincoln Memorial
Seepage has created stone stalactites up to seven feet long in the Lincoln Memorial basement. The discovery highlights water intrusion in the historic structure and raises concerns about preservation and maintenance.
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Lincoln Memorial
Shullsburg Takes Early Lead in Pecatonica League East
Shullsburg moved atop the Pecatonica League Eastern division with a 43 win over Lancaster. Belmont defeated Hazel Green 2 0 East Dubuque beat Benton 5 3 and Galena won 9 4 over Dickeyville. Speth edged Trewartha in a tight mound duel as Belmont won with five hit allowed by both starters.
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Shulisburg
Pecatonica
Lancaster
Belmont
Hazel Green
East Dubuque
Benton
Galena Trim
Dickeyville
Cub Speth
Dick Trewartha
Bill Brickner
Shullsburg
Lee Ebert
Bill Webber
Ken Townsend
Cubs Extend Perfect Start In Pony League Standings
The Cubs lead Pony League with five wins and no losses while the White Sox sit at 4-2. Braves are 2-2, Cardinals 1-4, and Dodgers remain. This week features four games: Cubs vs Braves, White Sox vs Braves, Dodgers vs Cardinals, and Braves vs Cards.
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Cubs
White Sox
Braves
Cardinals
Dodgers
Cards
Monroe DeMolay Tops Beloit 8 5 In Softball Showdown
The Monroe DeMolay chapter defeated Beloit DeMolay 8 to 5 on Beloit soil. Jim Spring and John Marean each had three hits while Dan Counselman and Paul Mueller added two apiece. Ken Krattiger earned the win. Next game is Saturday at Monroe High School with Janesville visiting.
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Monroe
Ties for 11th Place at PGA Championship
Manuel de la Torre of Dallas Milwaukee finished in a six way tie for 17th at the 45th PGA Championship on Sunday. He posted a final round 72 to complete 72 holes at 288 and collect $1 075.
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Milwaukee
Manuel de la Torre
de la Torre
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