Swede Started Fighting At Age Of 13
Ingemar Johansson, future heavyweight champion, began boxing at 13 after reading about Joe Louis. He left school early, endured tough labor, and built a strong amateur record before turning pro. By 1958 he defeated Joe Erskine and Heinz Neuhaus, rising as Paterson’s top challenger with a 21-0 start.
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Johansson Named Fighter Of Month
Sweden's Ingemar Johansson earned Ring Magazine's fighter of the month for a third round knockout of Floyd Patterson to win the heavyweight title He will be presented a gold championship belt on his return to the United States for the first defense of his title.
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Hikers Find Wyatt Earp Actor Largely Away in NH
Two girls from St Louis hitchhiked to Hollywood to see Hugh OBrien in Wyatt Earp but learned he is in Laconia New Hampshire for summer stock. The parties are Jean Thacker 38 and Jean Holman 17 daughters of local residents.
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Sad Sam Misses His No-Hitter By Hair
Sad Sam Jones fails to complete a no hitter as an infield dribbler falls for a hit in the eighth with two out. Cincinnati tops Milwaukee 8-5 behind three homers while Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 4-3 and St. Louis down Chicago 4-1. Jones, 33, endures boos as the long wait for a second major league no-hitter continues.
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National League All Star picks include Face Conley Musial
Manager Fred Haney named seven pitchers and 17 players to the National League All Star squad for the July 7 game in Pittsburgh. Stan Musial, batting .262 with seven homers and 29 RBIs, was the lone surprise among the selections.
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Pairings Set For City Net Tournament Draws
Pairings for the city tennis tourney were drawn with 11 classes. Hoglund, the tournament manager, said play should begin soon and be completed by July 28, with rounds by July 8 15 and 20. Matches to be two of three sets, except 12 and under uses one set. Entries were short in some classes and several were dropped.
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Extra Baseball Causes Confusion in St. Louis-Cubs Game
Chicago AP report details two baseballs in play during the Cubs Cardinals tilt. Stan Musial was ruled out after a misplayed second run as the umpire handled a double ball incident. Manager Hems discusses Lindy MeDaniel as key in bullpen and doubts Lindy starting again.
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Yanks Finally Solve Pitching Of Wilhelm
Hoyt Wilhelm, once the AL's unbeaten ace, struggled again as the Yankees beat Baltimore 4 1. The knuckleballer had been the choice for the All Star game but has hit a three game skid after nine opening wins.
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Yankees Rally Without Mantle Beat Wilhelm and Sit in Fourth
The Yankees, without injured Mickey Mantle, scored three in the third and four on four singles plus Yogi Berra two-run hit to beat Wilhelm’s Orioles. Art Ditmar earned the win in relief, as Cleveland extended its lead with a 9-1 victory over Chicago and Washington defeated Boston 6-1.
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Elk's Legion game postponed by rain at Topeka
The Elk's Legion baseball game against the Topeka Caps in Topeka was postponed due to rain. The next game is set for tonight against Chanute at Forest Park beginning at 3:30 p.m.
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Houston Eyes Southwest Conference Bid Amid Rainouts
Houston officials said four schools backed Houston's bid to join the Southwest Conference, with Texas A&M Baylor Texas Tech and SMU expressing strong support. Rain washed out two summer league games but makeups planned. Houston argues Missouri Valley membership is unsuitable for its athletic goals.
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Rudell Stitch to Fight Sawyer Tonight in Louisville
Rudell Stitch, weighing around 147, faces Rudy Sawyer at 149 in a nationally televised ground welterweight bout at 8 p.m. CST. Stitch, a Louisville native, is ranked No. 2 by the National Boxing Association with a 20-5 record, while Sawyer, an unrated New Yorker, recently lost to Kid Paret and held an 18-1 record before that setback, with one draw in another bout.
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