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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1959

Page

10

Johansson Becomes Refreshing Champion in Boxing Era

Ingemar Johansson's victory reshapes heavyweight boxing as he asserts control over his title, breaking from past dynasties. The Swedish champ faces scrutiny over his independence, franchise-like decisions, and the break from prior manager-controlled norms.

Johansson denies retirement report after title win

New York June 29 AP Ingemar Johansson the world heavyweight champion denied Swedish reports he would retire after two more fights He said he would fight for the next 10 years before leaving the sport meanwhile his physician adviser said he would limit defenses and quit to avoid serious injuries Johansson rejected retirement saying he would stay on top for at least 10 years.

Murray Rose Associated Press New York Ingemar Johansson Rocky Marciano Floyd Patterson al Weill Cas D’amato Rocky Marciano Weill Brockton Patterson D’amato Johansson Edwin Ahlquist Gosta Karlsson Ingo Jens Europe Ingemar New York Athletic Commission Harry Davidow Davidow Helsinki Florida Goteborg

Harvard crew tallest man Torrey Everett

Torrey Everett a 6 foot 7 inch junior rower from Winnetka Tl leads Harvard’s crew. He weighs 197 pounds and stands out as the tallest member of the team.

Harvard Torrey Everett Winnetka, Tl

Sweden’s Jens Wins Title From Patterson in Three

The 26 year old Jens from Sweden defeated Floyd Patterson in three rounds to claim the championship at a New York hotel scene with his mother Ebba present.

Jens Ebba New York Champ Sweden Floyd Patterson

Venturi Triumphs In Windy Chicago Open Golf Meet

Ken Venturi won the $57,000 Chicago Open with a closing 66 in gusty conditions for 273 total and $9,000. Johnny Pott finished runner up at 274 with $4,600. Gene Littler was third at 276 and $3,000. Boeininger fourth at 277.

Chicago Ken Venturi Daly City Calif San Francisco Gleneagles County Club Venturi Johnny Pott Shreveport Pott Gene Littler Boeininger Jim Ferree Don Whitt Sam Snead Arnold Palmer

Monday Game Kansas City at Detroit

The schedule notes Kansas City visits Detroit as the sole Monday game. Sunday results show Cleveland 5 1, Boston 4 0, Chicago 9 4, New York 2 2, Detroit 7 2, Baltimore 2, Washington 7, Kansas City 3. Tuesday’s lineup includes New York at Baltimore Boston at Washington Kansas City at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland.

Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Boston Chicago New York Baltimore Washington W. L. Pet. G Washington Boston

Weak U S Entry in British Open in Murfield

In Murfield Scotland the British Open begins with only 15 Americans in the field none favored to win. Defending Australian Peter Thomson is expected to contend as qualifiers proceed for the main event. Willie Goggin the world senior champion is among the U S players noted for long odds.

U.S Murfield Scotland Willie Goggin Peter Thomson Australia

Baseball Scores and Matchups Listed for City Pairings

San Francisco at Los Angeles St. Louis 9-11 Cincinnati 7-8 Milwaukee 2 Chicago San Francisco 6 Philadelphia Los Angeles Pittsburgh 4 Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Cincinnati St. Louis at Chicago.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Milwaukee Aos Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Milwaukee

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