Phillies Fight Through Injuries As Pirates Split Doubleheader
The slumping Phillies, missing four players and hampered by illness, lost 2-0 and 4-1 to the Pirates. Gene Conley and Jim Owens kept Pittsburgh in check until Dick Stuart homered in the eighth. Cal Neeman hit a decisive three-run shot in the seventh for Philadelphia. St. Louis beat San Francisco to move within one game of Pittsburgh, while Milwaukee opened a 4.5 length with Cincinnati after a split. Chicago trounced Los Angeles 12-8 as the Phillies ported five hits in both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Gene Conley
Bucs
Phils
Jim Owens
Dick Stuart
St. Louis
San Francisco
Pirates
Giants
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Braves
Chicago
Cubs
Los Angeles
Bob Friend
Harvey Haddix
Bobby del Greco
Tony Taylor
Tony Curry
Phillies
Haddix
Tedepoio
Cal Neeman
Jim Umbrecht
Dramatic playoff caps Memphis Open three way tie
In Memphis Tennessee three golf legends Ben Hogan Tommy Bolt and Gene Littler tied at 273 after 72 holes at Colonial Country Club in a 144 man field. Hogan birdied the final hole for 68 Bolt finished 67 while Littler surged with 64 to force an 18 hole playoff later rescheduled after Bolt’s wife underwent surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Ben Hogan
Tommy Bolt
Gene Littler
Colonial Country Club
Hogan
Fort Worth
Bolt
Crystal River
Fla
Mary Leu
White Sox Move Within One Game of AL Lead
Chicago White Sox surge behind two 2-0 shutouts by Frank Baumann and Russ Kemmerer against Kansas City. Freese and Minoso spark the offense as the Sox climb to third, one game behind Cleveland with Baltimore leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago White Sox
Bill Veeck
Windy City
Minnie Minoso
Gene Freese
Roy Sievers
Baltimore Orioles
Kemmerer
Washington
Baumann
Boston
White Sox
Kansas City
Sox
Ron Jackson
A‘s
Cleveland
Detroit
Indians
Tigers
Baltimore
New York
Start Play For U S Open Berths
Golfers across the country began bucking the odds in hopes of joining the select 150 who will tee off in the U S Open Championship next week. The June 16-18 event at Cherry Hills Club near Denver will include 129 qualifiers from 36-hole sectional rounds plus 21 exempt players led by defending champion Billy Casper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cherry Hills Club
Denver
Cincinnati
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Seattle
Billy Casper
San Francisco
Washington
Atlanta
Chicago
Detroit
St. Louis
Rochester
Oklahoma City
Fort Worth
Peters and King travel to Bemidji for golf nationals
Dick Peters Ottawa University football coach and athletic director and Jim King OU junior left yesterday for Bemidji Minnesota for the National Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. Peters is NASA golf chairman. King will participate in the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Peters
Ottawa University
Jim King
Bemidji
Minn
Peters
NASA
King
Boxer Rudell Stitch Dies in Ohio River Rescue
Rudell Stitch the 28 year old welterweight boxer and Carnegie medal recipient died while attempting a rescue near an Ohio River dam. Stitch and fishing partner Charles Oliver fell into swirling waters as Stitch tried to save Oliver. Stitch had 27 wins in 34 pro fights with 19 knockouts and was ranked third among middleweights in the National Boxing Association ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Rudell Stitch
Stitch
Joseph Schifcar
Elizabeth
Ind
Army Corps of Engineers
Australia
Hawai
Charles Oliver
Oliver
Sid
New York
Gasper Ortega
Ortega
Melterw
National Boxing Assn
Baseball Scores and Results Snapshot
Sunday results show New York 6 to 8 Boston 4 to 3 Detroit 7 to 0 Cleveland 2 to 1 Chicago 2 to 2 Kansas City 0 to 0 Baltimore 6 Washington 6 Monday/Tuesday notes list scheduled games and partial scores including Philadelphia 24 Pittsburgh 0 and Cincinnati 3 Milwaukee 2 Chicago 12 Los Angeles St Louis 4 with rain delays and PPD listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Detroi
Cleveland
Chicago
Kansas City
Baltimore
Washington
Detroit
Ww. L. Pet
Eereeeae
Eas Eeneweas
Sae Soon
iWashington
Srsvensenee
Eee Stee
Undefeated Teams Clash In Ottawa Church League
The first battle between Ruhamah Union Chapel and First Christian arrives tomorrow at 8 30 p m in Ottawa. Ruhamah beat First Methodist 18 0 and First Christian defeated Westminster 15 4. Also on the schedule are Sacred Heart versus First United Presbyterian and a pair of meetings tonight including First Baptist with Trinity Methodist at 7 and Wellsville Methodist against Nazarene Assembly of God at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhamah - Union Chapel
First Christian
Ottawa
Ruhamah
First Methodist
Westminster Presbyterian
Sacred Heart
First United Presbyterian
First Baptist
Trinity Methodist
Wellsville Methodist and Nazarene Assembly of God
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers in Kansas Convention
Mrs. Florence Batten of Manhattan is elected president of the Kansas American Legion Auxiliary. Other officers include Mrs. Henry Hayden of Sedgwick as national executive committeewoman, Mrs. Walter Arthur of Topeka as historian, and Mrs. George Wilson McPherson as chaplain with Mrs Hollis Dunham of Eric as vice president. District leaders are listed from Holton to Offerle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Florence Batten
Manhattan
Kansas American Legion Auxiliary
Henry Hayden
Sedgwick
National Executive
Walter Arthur
Topeka
George Wilson
McPherson
Hollis Dunham
Eric
Ruth Berridge
Holton
Pat Turley
Garnett
John Chambers
Arkansas City
Albert Sims
Osage City
Keith Gaines
Rhinehart
Bird City
Adam Spahn
Offerle
Old Oriole Eyes October Run at World Series Hope
Gene Woodling, veteran outfielder of the league-leading Baltimore Orioles, cites strong pitching and a young roster as keys to a late-season push. He compares the Orioles to the Yankee champions of 1949 53, noting power defense and speed, but acknowledges innings and experience may affect forecasts. woodling stresses if they stay top by late summer they could make a formidable late run with nine pitchers available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Gene Woodling
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Woodring
Allie Seynolds
Vic Raschi
Ed Lopat
New York Yankees
Woodling
New York
Balimore
Yankee
Word Dialogue Gains New Meaning in American Religion
In New York an old word takes on a new religious meaning as dialogue describes informal talks among Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant clergymen. The trend, noted by Father John B. Sheerin, spans dinners and meetings, stressing understanding rather than conversion. Catholic interest grows after Pope John XXIII's January 1959 ecumenical conference announcement, yet participants warn dialogue is not a fast track to unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
John B. Sheerin
Boston
Paulist Center
Commonweal
Father Sheerin
John XXIII
Church
Pender Fights Sugar Ray For Title
Boxing champs Paul Pender and Sugar Ray Robinson prepare for a 15 round rematch in Boston Garden with NBC coverage planned. Robinson seeks to reclaim the crown after a Maryland suspension and NBA title dispute, while Pender holds the Massachusetts title and faces a 19 to 5 favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pender
New York
Massachusetts
Sugar Ray Robinson
Robinson
Maryland
Massachhusetts
Pender
Boston Garden
Joe Zapustas
Gene Fullmer
NBA
Pender-Robinson
NBC
Boston
Providence
Sam Silverman
Baptists Plan Anti Red Program Readies Study Plan
The American Baptist Association proposes a church study program on the tactics, nature, and aims of the Red ideology to reassure lay members and address criticism over its stance on Communism. Herbert A. Philbrick cites his FBI background in support of the approach amid NC Church Council tensions. The plan comes as Baptists confront debates over social issue pronouncements and the council's role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
American Baptist Assn
Herbert A. Philbrick
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Council of Churches
First Baptist Church of
Wichita
Kan
Christian Insiders Poised for Council Seat Amid Nomination
The report indicates strong momentum for 1.5 million nomination members to retain seats on the national council. Observers expect continuity in leadership and influence as the deliberations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council
Harold Lloyd Jr Leaves US for Europe to Restart Acting
HOLLYWOOD AP says Harold Lloyd Jr aged 26 plans to go to Europe for a fresh start in acting. He notes his likeness to his father and has performed in clubs across the Americas, but complains his hometown hometown support is lacking as he seeks a solo career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Harold Lloyd Jr
Europe
Lloyd
United States
South America
Harold seeks stage path beyond Hollywood to Europe
In a candid confession, Harold laments being dismissed by agents and producers who doubt his talent. He recalls years of playing small venues and a Cocoanut Grove engagement that went unrecognized. Frustrated, he plans to pursue theater work and European stages to prove himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocoanut Grove
Harold
Hollywood
Europe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Reichler
Associated Press
Pittsburch Pirates
Philadelphia Phillies
White Sox Cub A's
Frank Baumann
Russ Kemmerer
Freese
Minoso
Luis Aparicio
Dick Hall
Ted Kluszewski
Sherm Lollar
Ned Garver
Skear Nerer
Casey
Casey Stengel
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York City
The
Witch
Edna
Boxer
Ohio River
Philadelphia
St Louis
St. Millwaukee
Phiadelphia
Legion Auxiliary
Tom Henshaw
Sugar Ray
Jack Hand
Associated
Hubbard
Baptists Plan
Gillette
Ivan Brown
L&l Cafe
Ivan W. Jones
TV Service
Keen Company
Brown
Assmer
Peoples National IS
Peoples National
Peoples National Bank
the Friendly Bank
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!