Hurley promoted Matthews as a champ but Marciano proved otherwise
The Ramblings column discusses Harry Matthews and Jack Hurley built up as a challenger for Rocky Marciano. It argues Matthews lacked the opposition to claim heavyweight greatness, citing losses and avoidance of top contenders like Ezra Charles LaStarza Wallace and Dunlap. The piece references several bouts and prospects, noting Matthews beat only a few regional fighters and faced constant skepticism from fans.
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Jack Hurley
Golden Boy
Harry Matthews
Rocky Marciano
Matthews
K. A
Palookas
Harry Matthew
Ezzara Charles
Roland LaStarza
Coley Wallace
Bob Dunlap
Cesar Brion
Bob Baker
Jimmy Biveng
Matthew
Marciano
Mathews
Ecs
Nordico
Florida
Bob Murphy
Rex Layne
Lucia
Murphy
Layne
Hurley
Bill Peterson
Senttter Basora
Charley Eagle
Tex Salkeld
Joe Kahut
Kahut
Woodburn
Portland
Seattle
Charley Goldman
Former Herald Editor Urges Citizens to Take Charge
Milton Schultz, former Myrtle Point Herald editor now in Ventura, urges readers to assume full citizen responsibility. He warns of a drift toward a socialist state, calls for clean government, and demands voters demand accountability from national leaders and public servants, stressing a return to representative government and private enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Milton Schultz
Myrtle Point
Cops Co. Fair Announces Weekend Program
Complete program for the Cops Co. Fair runs Thursday to Sunday with livestock judging, Calf Scramble, Grange talent show, square dancing, and a Browning Brothers carnival. Admission ranges 28c to 1.20 for adults, with free under six when accompanied by a guardian.
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Browning Bros
Grange
Pal Club Tumblers
Portland
Oak's Pavilion
Cedar Grove Orchestra
Fale
Browning Brothers Carnival
Saddle Club Invites Participation In Big Fair Parade
Coos County Fair parade set for August 16 at 10 am with prizes across kids fraternal commercial and horse divisions. Merch, cash, and merchandise awards highlighted. horse division prizes on display in The Herald window. Cowboy Breakfast planned for Sunday morning August 17 with Saddle Club hosting.
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Saddle Club
City Park
Spruce Street
Coos County
Etcc
Summer Camp At Myrtlewood Hosts 111 4-H Youth
One hundred eleven 4-H youngsters from Curry County attended the 4-H Summer Camp at Camp Myrtlewood from July 39 to April 3 under Joe Spiruta. The group included 76 girls and 33 boys in 12 platoons. Final campfire awarded George tlh the year’s prize. counselors Butch Harris and George Mateez led the camp with praise for morale and teamwork.
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Myrtlewood
Curry Counties
Atteniei
Camp Myrtlewood
Joe Spiruta
Beatrice Fry
Powers
Jack Yager
Coquille
Jamna Alto
Eeastside
Dolores Peak
Coos Bay
Butch Harris
George Mateez
Citt
George ‘Tlh
Soirute
Hereford Sale Linked to Pacific International Show in Portland
Purebred Herefords from leading western herds will headline the Pacific International Hereford sale in Portland on October 7, held with the Hereford Show. About $15 000 in prizes are offered, with judging and breed events scheduled October 5 to 9 including breeding Herefords judging and a Hereford banquet.
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Portland
Pacific International Hereford Sale
Barkers Jewelry Celebrates 32nd Anniversary in Myrtle Point
Mr and Mrs E C Barker owners of Barkers Jewelry announce their 82nd year in business in Myrtle Point. They offer beautiful gifts to women this Saturday and invite readers to read their advertisement in The Herald as friends congratulate the couple.
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E. C. Barker
Barkers
Myrtle Point
The
Herald
Coos County
Bee
Lions Ladies Guests To Frelic at Annual Picnic Tonight
Community event noted as the annual picnic for Lions Ladies and guests. The committee says the gathering starts at 6 p.m. with local attendees invited, though some text is garbled in the source.
Coos County Fair Board Adopts 41st Annual Program
Coos County Fair Board in a special Myrtle Hotel meeting approved the complete program for the 41st Coos County Fair with plans to begin Thursday through Sunday. 4 H livestock exhibitors urged space signups and club representation, while a fat lamb sale was added to aid 4-H youths and FFA members, with details to be published later.
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Coos County Fair
Coos Co
Coos County
Its
Fair Grounds
Davenport
Jersey Cattle Club
W. R. Davenport
FFA
4-H
D. R. Curry
Gaylord
Shepherd of the
Truman Aim to Secure Korea Peace Before November
Roger Babson says the administration aims for a Korea truce by November to boost Democratic prospects. He warns a paper peace would mislead the public, while Stalin faces a decisive choice as East weighs defeat of the West. Efforts, however, remain on preventing concessions at any price.
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Korea
Harry Truman
Iporea
Talin
Washington
Iron Curtain
Stalin
And Still We Got No Dentist
Chamber Commerce discusses cemetery plans amid ongoing concerns as road projects proceed. Local officials and business leaders weigh impact on the community and future development.
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Chamber Commerce
Rev McNeill Dies In Highway Crash Near Cannon Beach
Rev Archie McNeill of Cannon Beach was killed in a car crash Tuesday evening when his vehicle collided with a gravel truck on a highway. The accident details remain scarce as authorities continue to investigate. McNeill was a noted church leader and son of Dr. Johan McNeill.
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Archie McNeill
Cannon Beach
A. Theodore Smith
Presbyterian Church
McNell
Rev
McNeil
Myr Co
Smith
Kenneth Galloway
Myrtle Point
McNeill
Mof@Neill
Johan McNeill
America
Scotland
Eight Granges to Perform at Coos County Fair Talent Show
The 1962 Coos County Fair runs August 14 to 16 featuring eight Granges and county groups. Acts include Westmost Sumner North Bayside Greendell Coquille Broadbent Myrtle Bridge Pomona and Pal Club performances plus a local rodeo and tumbling exhibitions by the Pal Club Inc for underprivileged youths from Portland.
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Pat Guerin
Coos County Fair
County Ranges
Myrtle Point
Grange
Clit
Toye
Presbyterian
Randolph
Visory
Bandon
Sumner
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Floyd Stoning
Pals, Inc
Ing
Coos County Granges
Artle Point
Max Barbour
Oaks Pavilion
Cedar Grove
Hereford
Judgattle
Annou- Weit
L. C
Duke) Davenport
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