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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1959
Page
5
Tonight at 8 30 at Country Inn Ballantine's faces Country Inn in a playoff to earn the right to meet Austin's Grill for the Class A City Softball League title. Ballantine's Johnny Rys pitches with Country Inn to counter Jay Drake or Fran Weigelt.
At Ft. Erie Race Track, Sir Laureen a 13-1 shot and Trust Him a 35-1 long shot combined to yield a daily double payoff of 892 dollars and 50 cents. Sir Laureen paid 28.80 for the opening race winner while Trust Him paid 83.80 in the following event. The winning numbers were 8 8.
Pitcher Jerry Casale of the Red Sox allowed three singles, issued five walks and struck out three in a 3-0 win over the Indians, who fall into a first place tie with the White Sox. Gene Woodling of the Orioles drove in all five Baltimore runs in a 5-2 victory over the Tigers with a grand slam and a single.
Okeefe’s in Ty Okeefe’s Beer ends regular season tied for champion with Binghamton after Binghamton beat Oswego 5-4 Sunday. Final standings show Oswego 6-2, Binghamton 6-2, Rochester Paiges 6-3, Rochester TM-T 2-5, Williamson 0-8. No playoff details yet.
Promoter Bill Rosensohn expects Ingemar Johansson to defend his heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson in a fall rematch in the United States. Johansson says he will only sign contracts with visible challenger signatures, as advisor Edwin Ahlquist seeks full purse details from the June 26 first fight.
Rapid Transit a two year old filly harness racer wins the Princess Filly Stakes at Yonkers in 2 04 2 5 for a mile, earning 18438 for Pine Acre Farm of Garden City. Air Record also posts a Vernon Downs season record in the Class B trot.
Boxers Von Clay stopped Clarence Hinnant in Philadelphia. Jimmy Martinez outpointed Jimmy Beecham in Dallas. Ernie Burford outpointed Charley Joseph in New Orleans. Jimmy Grow knocked out Al Carroll in Lewiston.
A Saturday night boxing card at MacArthur Stadium features eight bouts totaling 40 rounds led by Carmen Basilio in a four round exhibition with Ray Sheppard of Miami. Dickie DiVeronica meets Tommy Nethercott in the eight round main event at 135 pounds. additional 6 and 4 round bouts pit Mickey Driscoll vs Ronnie Cohen and Willie Bell vs Eddie Vick plus four 4 rounders including Dave Swank, Moses Walker, Billy Epps, Tom Lilly, Richie Stewart, and Yucatan Riviera as Basilio makes his local finale before his West Coast title bid. The first bout starts at 8:30.
The 1959 PGA field arrives in Minneapolis praising the 6,850 yard Minneaplis Golf Club layout. Don Finsterwald calls it among the best, Jackie Burke shoots 68, Gene Littler grumbles after a green tee shot on the 10th, and players note narrow fairways on holes like the 581 yard 15th and 430 yard With.
Cliquot and Rotary Clubs routed Lions 110 in a Babe Ruth League night game at Fort Ontario and Claquot Club. Pelow struck out 11 in a two hitter to pace the Rotarians while Lions pitcher errors contributed to a lop sided win.
Masons in the Oswego District plan a golf tournament at Elms Golf Course on State Route 3 Sunday August 2 at 2 30 p m. Two man teams from 14 lodges will enter with notices directed to Fred Schlopp Sandy Creek. A dinner follows at 7 30 p m with reservations by July 29 to Mr Schlopp. The event marks the first district activity under District Deputy Grand Master Hugh Birdstow and aligns with a planned year of district activities.
Bobby Avila has energized the Milwaukee Braves since joining last Wednesday. His first hit with the club was a ninth inning homer that beat the Reds, and Milwaukee has won 6 of 7 as he mans second base. The Braves sit two behind the league leading Giants.
Betsy Rawls captured the Mount Prospect women's open with a five under par 291 to win 6500 dollars, beating Mickey Wright by one stroke. Fay Crocker placed third, followed by Louise Suggs and Beverly Hanson. Richard Hauff faced a costly $27,500 first setback after buying Mount Prospect Country Club.
The number of Americans owning stock in U S businesses has reached about 12.5 million, up from fewer than 6.5 million in 1952, reflecting a sharp rise in market participation and investment interest across the country.
Oswego All-Stars were eliminated from the Little League Tournament after a 4-2 defeat by Sherrill in the District 9 final at Fort Ontario. Greg Spong starred with 15 strikeouts as Oswego had earlier beaten Pulaski Camden and Watertown en route to the final. Raby struck out nine for Oswego, while Sherrill broke the game open with two early runs and a fourth-inning rally. Regular league play resumes with Police vs Firemen and K of C vs Local 359 tonight.
Chicago’s Luis Aparicio, a Venezuela native and 25 year old, anchors the White Sox defense and base running. He leads the American League in stolen bases with 31 this season, has totals of 21 as a rookie, 28 and 29 in earlier years, and has been rarely caught stealing. Baltimore manager Paul Richards calls him the greatest living shortstop, a claim echoed by many fans and observers.
Archery results by age group list top scorers at 8 10 11 12 13 14 and 15 16 17 categories with 15 to 25 yard distances. Notable names include John Crisafulli Tom Dauphinet Joe Salamanchia and John English along with veteran soldiers buried in Clyde cemetery such as George Meek James McPherson and Rodger Young referenced in the piece.
The International League will continue its mainland schedule with the Sugar Kings hosting the Montreal Royals on Aug 11 after a shooting incident in Havana last weekend. League president Frank Shaughnessy insisted the home schedule remain in effect and Toronto reportedly opposed further Havana games.
A statistical roundup lists top NL and AL players by batting averages runs and RBIs with Aaron Banks Robinson Mays Kuenn all leading multiple categories. Pitching leaders include Antonelli Drysdale McLish Lown and Wynn among 8 decisions. A closing note mentions a frog's tongue attachment.
Cleveland pitcher Score falls to 9-9 as Boston delivers a 4-0 shutout. Casale tosses a three-hitter, ending Cleveland’s five game win streak and tying the AL lead with Chicago. News notes include Kansas City’s eight game win streak and Baltimore’s 5-2 win behind Woodling’s big night.
Pacific Coast League games Salt Lake City 2 to 1 Vancouver 1 to 2 in 2nd game 10 innings Phoenix 5 Spokane 4 with 7 10 innings. American Association Dallas 6 Fort Worth 1 10 innings Houston 1 Omaha 0 10 innings Indianapolis 10 Denver 2 Louisville 2 St Paul 1. Albany 7 Reading 6 Springfield 4 York 2 Williamsport 14 Allentown.
Assists Jim Hickey, a three year NC football staffer and former Hampden Sydney coach, was named head coach of the Tar Heels after Jim Tatum died from a virus. Hickey, 39, led Hampden Sydney for five years and was hired on a three year contract with an annual salary of 312,000.
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