Ingemar Johansson Told to Retire by Swedish Paper
Expressen sports editor Bertil Jansson declared Johansson’s future was behind him after the Patterson fight. Chief editor Carl Adam Nycop joined, calling Johansson’s boxing story finished as Patterson delivered a decisive fifth round defeat at the Polo Grounds.
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Patterson Regains Heavyweight Title With KO of Johansson
Floyd Patterson dethrones Ingemar Johansson at the Polo Grounds in a fifth round knockout to become the first boxer to regain the world heavyweight crown. Patterson spoke with confidence about a rematch and defending the title early and often, while Johansson, groggy and stunned, contemplated a rematch as his mother and family reacted in the dressing room.
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Easy Does It Training Now Is Suspect
Ingemar Johansson’s laid back training for the world heavyweight title defense ends as Floyd Patterson defeats him at the Polo Grounds. Patterson’s win marks a shift from Johansson’s casual style to a more rugged preparation, with Patterson secluded in Connecticut preparing and strategizing for a decisive rematch.
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Patterson's Wife Elated as Floyd Beats Johansson
Mrs Sandra Patterson, wife of Floyd Patterson, cheers at the Polo Grounds after Patterson regains the heavyweight crown by defeating Ingemar Johansson. She says she feared the harder blows but calls the victory great. Cas D Amato escorts her from the dressing area. Elizabeth Taylor and Eddie Fisher are in Johansson's dressing room, expressing disappointment.
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Hank Aaron Leads Braves Past Dodgers In Big Win
Hank Aaron powered the Braves with two homers and three RBIs as Atlanta beat the Dodgers 4 to 1 to climb into second place behind the leaders.
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Major League Standings and Wednesday Schedule Highlights
American League notes show Kansas City 9 Boston 6 with one game played. Tonight matchups include Barber vs Pierce in Chicago and Casale vs Daley in Kansas City. New York travels to Detroit while Washington visits Cleveland. National League leaders Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco St Louis Cincinnati Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia. Monday results include Milwaukee over Los Angeles and multiple twin-bill matchups across the circuit.
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Rams Lose Cannon Case In AFL Battle
The AFL won a key injunction fight as Billy Cannon, an All America halfback, was ruled free to play for the Houston Oilers rather than the Los Angeles Rams. Judge Lindberg denied the Rams’ request to halt Cannon’s switch in a decision seen as technical and moral in nature.
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Braves Grab Second, Aaron Homers as Jay Edges Dodgers
Hank Aaron sparked Milwaukee with a leadoff homer and three RBIs while Joey Jay earned his first win since last September, pitching 6⅔ innings of four hit relief against the Dodgers as the Braves moved into second in the NL. Aaron lifted his average to .284 and Drysdale dropped to 4-9.
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Giants Rally Past Tacoma in Exhibition Thriller
The San Francisco Giants beat Tacoma 8 to 7 after scoring twice in the ninth inning. Errors by the Giants allowed six unearned runs for Tacoma, but a homer by Willie Kirkland, a single by Dave Phill ey, and a triple by Joe Amalfitano sealed the comeback with Andre Rogers contributing a key home run.
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Doris Phillips Leads Illinois State Amateur With Medal 76
Doris Phillips of Belleville shot a 76 to capture medalist honors in the 27th annual Illinois Women's State Amateur Golf Tournament. Lois Drarke, defending champion, posted 78, and Mrs. Paul Dommers and Mrs. Barbara Slobe also posted sub 80s as 95 competitors tee off in Aston. Match play runs through Friday with a 36 hole final.
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McKay and McKinley Win Wimbledon Opener
Barry MacKay of Dayton defeats Jose Arilla of Spain 6-2 6-4 7-5 in the first round. Chuck McKinley of St Louis reverses a slow start to beat Uday Kumar of India 7-9 6-0 6-2 6-2. Pablo Eisenberg of Maplewood loses to Adrian Bey of Rhodesia 6-4 6-4 6-4. Earl Buckholz of St Louis, eighth seed, beats Jaime Conde of Spain 6-3 9-7 2-5 6-2.
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Indians Blast Reds in Exhibition Baseball 17 9
Harvey Kuenn sparked Cleveland with a two home run performance and six RBIs as the Indians routed Cincinnati 17 to 9 in an exhibition game. Kuenn paced the scoring with a batting spree on Monday night.
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Gophers Win NCAA Title After Tenacity in Extra Innings
Minnesota clinched its second NCAA baseball championship with a 2-1 ten inning victory over Southern California in Omaha. Jim Rantz scattered four hits over nine-plus innings as Minnesota broke a 1-1 tie with Cal Rolloff driving in the decisive runs after a Priepsen double and Erickson walk.
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Monday's Stars Pitching: Jay Leads Braves Past Dodgers 4-1
Joey Jay relieved for 6 2 3 innings and allowed four singles in a 4-1 Braves win over the Dodgers on Monday.
Dredge Leads State Amateur Golf Qualifying at Illinois
Savoy June 21 AP Bob Dredge 1957 champion led 180 players into the second qualifying round of the Illinois State Amateur on the long University of Illinois course. He shot one under par 71 with two early bogeys, followed by Dante Vicini and John Morell who were even par. Defending champ Bob Scherer posted 74 in a practice round, while other ex champs Foreman and Stolarik also posted solid scores. The 18 holes today conclude the 36 hole qualifying, with the low 63 joining Scherer in match play Wednesday toward a 36 hole final Saturday.
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