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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1959
Page
6
Racing card lists seven races with purses from 1000 to 1900 dollars for Olds & Co entries. Selections and pundits accompany betting tips, plus an article on converting runabout boats to camping cruisers with navy tops, convertible tops, and accessories for rain protection and comfort.
In New York AP report former President Truman and House Speaker Rayburn reportedly narrowed 1960 Democratic nominees to Lyndon B. Johnson or Stuart Symington. They allegedly rejected John F. Kennedy Hubert Humphrey and Adlai Stevenson. Rayburn dismissed the story as far fetched and said they only visited as old friends.
Monocacy Valley League reports team standings from L Prosperity Cleaners. Superior Lunch leads in three games and single game with 1718 and 663 pins respectively. Sam O Bryon posts high three game score 357 while J Crum claims top single game honors.
Jesse Bowdry meets Tony Anthony tonight in Chicago Stadium in a nationally televised light heavyweight bout. Anthony is a heavy favorite with a 386-7 record and 23 knockouts, while Bowdry, 26-3-9, has won his last two starts and is ranked lower by NBA and Ring.
AP boxing results list Fresno Hank Casey outpointing Orlands Depietro in California. San Francisco’s Guy Sumlin edged Tony Dupas in Alabama. Hartford Jimmy Monts stopped Joe White after knockdown. Cleveland Williams and Art Swiden won in separate bouts, with multiple decisions across New York and Hartford.
Ed Walsh renowned for his spitball and iron man durability in early baseball history dies in Florida. A native of Chicago, he debuted with the White Sox in 1904 and achieved notable feats including consecutive complete games in 1905 and 1908, marking a storied major league career.
AP reports New York Yankees recall Terry after farming him in a swap with Lonez and Bucks amid shifting rosters. The move involves Sturdivant and Bucks as teams reassess pitching depth and future plans. In a separate note, Shenandoah Downs at Charles Town set a new 3% long race mark with Gentle Slam finishing in 30 seconds, besting prior records and drawing a crowd of about 2,937.
The United States sent four Walker Cup stars and four other golfers to the third round of the British Amateur Championship in Sandwich England Tuesday but dropped Billy Joe Patton and Tommy Aaron after late putt mishaps and early round losses. Nicklaus Pimlico fielded also advanced as others were eliminated, with Coe Hyndman and Beman among early leaders.
A brief public notice warns motorists about dangers on a public highway after a guard station incident. Details are limited, urging caution and heightened awareness for travelers entering the area.
The report lists convincing golf wins by Ben Longrigg and Nicklaus with decisive margins at Royal St George's as well as Hyndman, Stobbs, and Gibson delivering strong showings. Separately energy and defense accords, including agreements with Britain France and other NATO partners, advance unless Congress vetoes within 60 days, banning nuclear parts transfers.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to approve treaties allowing four allies to receive weapons components training and secret nuclear information while ensuring no atomic warheads are transferred. One pact with Canada would materially aid U S defense, per a Defense Department letter from Neil H McElroy and Atomic Energy Commission head John A McCone.
In Little Rock Arkansas the 44 fired teachers were told a new deal is coming after moderates won seats on the School Board. Three segregationist members were recalled and the fate of four closed high schools hangs on the constitutionality of a state law allowing Gov. Faubus to close schools. Everett Tucker Jr. indicated reopening remains uncertain until legal challenges are resolved.
AP reports a one month trial period begins after a ban on chewing gum at London airport was lifted. The prohibition aimed to curb damage to furniture floors and carpets from discarded gum. Public schools face concerns that trouble from integration may arise.
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