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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1959

Page

6

Refund Row Clouds Patterson Johansson Title Fight

Rain threats and ticket disputes shadowed the Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson heavyweight bout at Yankee Stadium with promoter Bill Rosensohn dodging refunds while legal actions swirl. Johansson and Patterson prepared amid disputes, delays, and ongoing litigation over a $1.23 million purse claim by Eddie Machen and Chicago Stadium Corp.

New York Floyd Patterson - Ingemar Johansson Bill Rosensohn Yankee Stadium Rosensohn Irving Kahn TelePrompTer Melvin Krulewitch State Athletic Commission Krulewitch Commission Patterson Johansson California Eddie Machen Chicago Stadium Corp Machen Chicago Stadium Viking Ingo Birgit Lundgren Cas D'Amato Madison Square Garden National Television NBC Ralph Tiger) Jones Yonkers N.Y Victor Zalazar Argentina

Houser Accepts Terms of Rams for 1959 Season

Veteran guard John Houser, who joined the Los Angeles Rams in 1957, has agreed to terms for 1959. Houser, a former University of Redlands star, earned a trial after talking coach Sid Gillman into giving him a look during Redlands training camp in 1958.

LOS Angeles John Houser Los Angeles Rams Pete Rozelle Houser University of Redlands Sid Gillman Redlands

Title Fight Preview Hints At Close Bout In New York

Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson prepare for their title bout amid debate over a one day postponement. Jack Dempsey notes Johansson's layoff could affect both fighters as weigh in proceeds and nerves run high in New York.

Jack Dempsey Philadelphia Johansson New York UPI Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Patterson Sharp Ingo Floyd Patterson

Suggs and Hagge Tie For Open Lead At Churchill Valley

Louise Suggs and Marlene Hagge held a share of the Open lead after 18 holes at Churchill Valley, both carding 1-under 71s. Hagge ran into trouble on the back nine finishing with five over par on the last three holes after driving into a creek on 16 and hitting into hazards on 17 and 18.

Hagge Churchill Valley Country Club

Edge Grows In Delayed Championship Weigh In

Ingo and Patterson face a delayed weigh in amid a mob scene at the Commodore Hotel. Birgit Lundgren and Anette Johansson refused to leave, while Mama Johansson withdrew after confusion. Wright and Berg tied for third with 72s as Suggs pursues a third Women’s Open crown with steady front nine.

Ingo Papa Rolf Birgit Lundgren Anette Johansson Century Commodore Hotel Aida Mwaiters Patterson Mama Johansson Birgit Anette Mickey Wright San Diego Calif Patty Berg West Chicago Ill Patty Miss Wright Miss Suggs Churchill

Four Favored Players Jump Another Notch

In Chattanooga Tennessee the Tennessee Valley Invitational tennis tournament reaches the quarter-finals as top seeds push through. Mike Green of Los Angeles defeats Reg Bennett of England 8-6 7-3 while Bernard Bartzen and Grant Golden advance with decisive wins over Rudy Hernando and Al Driscole respectively. Marilyn Montgomery of Houston reaches the semifinals in the women’s division.

Chattanooga Tenn Los Angeles Mike Green Marilyn Montgomery Houston Green Reg. Bennett England Bernard Tut) Bartzen Dallas Grant Golden Chicago TVI Rudy Hernando Detroit Golden al Driscole North Hollywood Calif

Patterson Johansson Title Fight Delayed by Rain Again

The heavyweight bout between Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson, rescheduled for tonight, faces another rain threat with possible delay into Monday according to AP Wire.

Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson

Box Scores From Church, Senior, Junior Leagues

The church leagues saw Emmanuel handed an 8-6 setback by the unbeaten B League leader. Walker earned the win while Shepherd went 2-2 for offense. Thorn took the loss as Stevens went 2-3 for Central. McClendon beat First Methodist 8-6 in another B game with Thorn winning over Alvaugh and J McGough going 3-3 for the losers. Ouachita Band edged L T I in the first game and L T I won 20-9 in the second doubleheader in the Senior League. Wyatt and Calk shared the win the first game as Perkins and Daigle took the loss. Stevens went 3-4 for the winners and Dingler 2-4 for the losers. Perkins won the second game to beat Wyatt as Peters led L T I with 3-5 and Evans added 3-4 for the bandsmen. Lakeshore Pharmacy defeated Gordon Avenue in the Junior League 10-7 with Manning 4-4 and Beaver 3-4. Shlusher and Tousman beat Hudson and Stoker. Stokes and Gordy 2-2 for Fair Park in a 10-9 Ladies League win over Ridge Avenue. Jarritt won over Newcomer as Haile and White 3-4 led the winners and King and Cotton 2-4 for Ridge.

Emmanuel Central Walker Shepherd Thorn Stevens McClendon First Methodist Alvaugh J. McGough Ouachita Band Wyatt Calk Perkins Daigle Dingler Peters Evans Lakeshore Pharmacy Gordon Avenue Manning Beaver Shlusher Tousman Hudson Stoker Stokes Gordy Fair Park Ridge Avenue Jarritt Newcomer Haile White King and Cotton Ridge

Dixie League game ends with no-hitter by Zarro and Shaw

Ouachita Bank defeated Central Bank 8 to 6 in the Dixie League. Zarro pitched the first five innings and Shaw finished. Loftin doubled and Shaw tripled for Ouachita while Ritter and Balsamo toed the mound for Central.

Ouachita Bank Central Bank Zarro Shaw Loftin Ritter Balsamo

Yankees Draw Large Exhibition Crowds At Al Lang Field

The Yankees averaged 3,535 fans for 14 exhibition games at Al Lang Field in St. Petersburg Florida last spring. None of the other 11 teams training in Florida approached this figure.

Yankees al Lang Field St. Petersburg Fla Florida

Rupp Seeks 24-Second Rule in College Basketball

Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp believes a 24 second offensive possession rule used in pro basketball should be adopted in college basketball. He says players favor the change and should decide.

Monticello N. Y UPD Adrolph Rupp Kentucky Rupp

Lane Seeks Wives Help In Indians Pennant Drive

Cleveland Indians general manager Frank Lane appeals to players wives to ease home life burdens. He notes the team excels on the road with 22 wins and 12 losses while at home they are 14 and 17, urging rest and fewer domestic distractions for pennant pursuit.

Cleveland Frank Lane Cleveland Indians Lane

Spencer named Giants player representative to union

San Francisco bases Da ryl Spencer elected as the Giants player representative to the Baseball Players Association succeeding Johnny Antonelli. He will start a two year term at the All Star game on July 7 in New York.

SAN Francisco UPI Daryl Spencer San Francisco Giants Alsn Spencer Johnny Antonelli

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