Former Champ Joins Harris Bid for Patterson Victory
Lew Jenkins, former World Lightweight Champion, joins Roy Harris as part of a new strategy to boost Harris's right hand power ahead of his title bid against Floyd Patterson at Wrigley Field Los Angeles. Jenkins, a Texan with 10 knockouts in 22 fights, says Harris must use his right more to beat Patterson.
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Cary Middlecoff Wins Milwaukee Open Golf Title
Cary Middlecoff, 37, held off Bill Casper Jr to win the Milwaukee Open by two strokes with a 16 under par 264, a tournament record. Bob Rosburg finished second at 266, Casper third at 267. Middlecoff’s $5,300 prize boosted his career earnings past $250,000.
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Orioles Open 15-Game Home Stand Aug 13 With Holy Name Night
The Baltimore Orioles set a 15 game home stand beginning Wednesday August 13 at Memorial Stadium. Opponents include the Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Kansas City A’s Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians. Ticket manager Elmer Burkart notes box and reserved seats available.
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Bing Crosby names fifth son Tex after birth
Bing Crosby ignores baptismal cert and calls his fifth son Tex. He previously fathered four sons with Dixie, who died in 1952. Kathy Crosby is reported to be doing fine. National Geographic Society notes dinosaurs dominated earth for about 120 million years, some 80 feet long and up to 50 tons.
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Washington Redskins Lose Fulcher In Charity Game
In a final note, Redskins linebacker Fulcher will miss the charity game against the Rams due to a fractured right hip and kidney. The injury, suffered in the week’s scrimmage, will sideline him for three more weeks as the team copes with the loss.
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Small-Boat Safety Bill Advances Among Other Sports News
The Aug 12 1958 News reports the small-boat safety bill approved by Congress would require motor boats over seven and a half horsepower to be registered and offer aid at accidents, with civil penalties for negligence. Pirates eye a first-division berth after years in NL cellar, while scalpers are arrested at Forbes Field. Len Matthews fights Tommy Tiffs in Philadelphia, with promoter H. Fences announcing the bout. Alderton named Maryland freshman coach after leaving Lions camp.
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