Patterson On Edge For Title Match
Floyd Patterson faces Ingemar Johansson in a key heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium. Patterson's trainer Dan Florio says the champion is on edge and determined, aiming to prove he deserves recognition as a good champion. Johansson completed his running, took a day off from camp, and awaits a final rest period before the weigh in.
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Rumpel Sets American Breas tstroke Marks at Peach Meet
Bert Rumpel of Southern Illinois University led SIU with two American records at the Peach Meet in LaGrange Ga. He clocked 1 08.0 for 100 yard breaststroke and 2 49.7 for 220 yard breaststroke both long course. Teammate Walt Rodgers also set a meet mark in the 200 yard individual medley and tied for first in the 100 yard butterfly as SIU placed third with 24 points behind Coral Gables and Cleveland clubs.
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Cubs Still Puzzle Sox After Exhibition Triumph
The Chicago Cubs defeated the White Sox 3-2 at Comiskey Park in front of 29,363 fans. Walt Moryn delivered a two run double in the first inning, Bobby Thomson added an RBI single, while the White Sox tied it with two runs in the third on a walk, Harry Simpson double and John Romano single.
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Plate glass window broken at Willie Mays home
A soft drink bottle broke a plate glass front window at Willie Mays home while he slept inside. Mays called police and tore up the note the bottle contained. At Seals Stadium later he refused to discuss the incident or reveal the note’s contents.
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State golf championships in Champaign format and players
The state amateur golf tournaments run this week with men at Savoy and women at Urbana Country Club. Men play 36 holes of qualifying to reduce to 64 for match play. a record 203 entrants includes Pursie Pipes of Mt. Vernon and Onorio Gherardiné of Centralia. Women play 18 holes to qualify, with 32 advancing to the championship flight. Dorothy Webb and Kat Muhlenbrock of Murphysboro are the only locals in the 103 entrants. Webb reaches the 32 women championship flight with 85. she faces Mrs. Gerald Cassidy of West Chicago in the first round. Lana Kaye Roberts of Sullivan is medalist at 75. Pipes is the only local man entered.
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Centralia
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Kat Muhlenbrock
Murphysboro
University High grad Bruce Bruinsma wins Dart mouth scholarship
Bruce Bruinsma, a University High School graduate, received a scholarship to Dartmouth. He played both football and basketball in high school.
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Four-Hit Batting Spree Highlights Pitched by Don Newcombe
Don Newcombe joined Early Wynn Jim Bunning and Lew Burdette as pitchers who produced four-hit batting performances this season.
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Cape Girardeau Invitational Golf Tourney Draws 250 Players
Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, and Northeastern Arkansas golfers converge on Cape Girardeau for a two course Cape Girardeau Invitational. Five classes compete for $1,600 in prizes with Class D for high-handicap players. Transportation between Jaycee Municipal and Cape Girardeau Country Club included. entry fee is $5.
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Koufax Fans 16 One Shy Of NL Record
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax struck out 16 in a 6-2 win over Philadelphia, missing the NL single game record by one. It was his first victory at age 23 as he added his fourth straight strikeout spree, while Jim Owens and Humberto Robinson combined for eight reliever strikeouts for a modern NL team record.
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Hawks Clinic Stops In Herrin And Carbondale
The St. Louis Hawks plan two clinics on Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. at Herrin Junior High and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Oakland Avenue in Carbondale, weather backup at Community High School. Players Clyde Lovellette Jack McMahon and Charlie Share coach shooting rebounding and team play with a Q and A session.
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Williams Returns to Bosox Lineup Tonight
Detroit June 23 AP Ted Williams returns to left field for the Boston Red Sox after a 13 day absence due to a .189 average. Manager Mike Higgins will start him against Detroit regardless of pitcher. Williams says he sees the ball but timing has been off and hopes to regain his stroke.
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Buchholz Wins and Discusses Turning Pro at Wimbledon
Earl Buchholz of St. Louis defeated Nicola Pietrangeli 6-4 3-6 7-5 7-5 in the Wimbledon opener despite a left-side cramp after an operation. The 18-year-old said he hopes to turn professional soon, signaling a bold stance for a rising American tennis talent. Budge Patty and Jaroslav Drobny also fell to lesser-known opponents, while Alex Olmedo and Barry MacKay advanced easily.
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Montreal Boxer Triumphs Over Dulhoste in Close Bout
Montreal fighter Tommy Nethercot dominates with 134 percent to edge Port Chester’s Jean Dulhoste who finishes at 138 in a tight Montreal match. The bout showcased strong technique from both men with Nethercot giving the decisive point.
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Left Handed Golfers Tournament Opens with Close Scores
Harry Shoemaker defending champion from Chattanooga matched par in a practice round in Galesburg. Jack Walters Tacoma Washington posted 70 while Bob Wilder Baton Rouge Louisiana had 71. Walters leads with a 70 as 72 hole medal play begins today and runs to Friday.
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Baton Rouge
Baltimore Signs Wilhelms Brother In Orioles Deal
Baltimore signs Gary Cooper Wilhelm, brother of Hoyt Wilhelm, who was assigned to Bluefield West Virginia in the Class D Appalachian League. The 23 year old pitcher, recently discharged from the Army, is noted for his knuckleball.
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Fisher Stars In First Try With Giants
Eddie Fisher pitched seven innings in his major league debut leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4 1 victory over Pittsburgh. The knuckleballer scattered three hits, walked none until the seventh, and retired 17 straight at one stretch. catcher Jim Hegan praised the young pitcher and noted Fisher’s speed and control in his first big league outing.
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Ward Tops Ross in Burlington Bout Upset
In Burlington Steve Ward beat George Kid Ross in a close decision by points with Ward scoring 138 percent and Ross at 138 in a Hartford contest.
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Kid) Ross
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