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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1959
Page
6
Sweden’s Ingemar Johansson dethrones Floyd Patterson with seven knockdowns in a world heavyweight title bout in New York. Johansson says he would gladly defend the crown again in September if Patterson believes the loss was a fluke.
Cus D Amato recounts Floyd Patterson's defeat to Ingemar Johansson in a swift bout. He notes Patterson's plan for rest and return to training, credits referee Ruby Goldstein's stop, and predicts a likely rematch that could draw a record gate.
The Baltimore Orioles swept Detroit in a Friday doubleheader 12-7 and 4-1 to climb into second place in the AL, one game behind the Indians who beat the Red Sox 11-5. The Tigers sit four games back in fifth as New York and Chicago win to tighten the race.
Ingemar Johansson knocked Patterson out in 2 03 of the third round to become Sweden's first world heavyweight champion. The victory, witnessed by a reported crowd approaching 30 000, follows his prior win over Eddie Machen and secures a return bout within 90 days under contract.
Louise Suggs, from Sea Island Georgia, leads by two strokes halfway through the 36 hole final of the Women’s National Open at Churchill Alley Country Club. She avoided a course tour to focus on chipping putting and driving as she seeks her third Open title.
Ingemar Johansson retained the heavyweight title with a dramatic win over Floyd Patterson. The bout featured Johansson’s decisive right hand and a stunned Patterson, while crowd and reporters praised Johansson and his trainer. Fearless Fraley, the boxing analyst, earned praise for his bold pick.
Johnny Pott, 23, from Shreveport Louisiana, led the Gleneagles Chicago Open after two rounds with 130 total strokes 10 under par. Bo Wininger, two behind at 132, shot a 66 in the second round and could surge ahead if Pott slips.
After winning the heavyweight title, Ingemar Johansson kept fingering a silver key chain with a boxing glove attached, saying a friend sent it and he has carried it with him. He spoke to friends and reporters at a midtown New York hotel.
Gene Tunney praised Ingemar Johansson after Johansson won the heavyweight title in New York. Tunney said he was impressed by Johansson and called Patterson a built up novice.
The Tigers blasted the Reds 13 to 4 as Bob Reynolds hit a homer and a single and Cal field added three singles. Pepsi-Cola Midgets routed the Cardinals 21 to 4 led by Treadway with a homer and two singles, Titus with a triple and single, and Garry with a three bagger. Braves topped Giants 18 to 5 with Hickman collecting two doubles and Jackson adding two singles. Indians remained undefeated in Minor Little League by beating Cook's Grocery 8 to 2, their first loss of the season.
United Press International reports NL standings with Milwaukee leading at 41 29 and San Francisco 49 0, plus results from Fridays games including Cincinnati over St Louis and Milwaukee over Chicago. Sundays schedule features multiple matchups and twin bills in Baltimore Detroit and Cleveland.
Green Bay signs Emlen Tunnell a longtime NFL defensive back and former Iowa star from the New York Giants in a straight cash transaction. The move marks a major defensive addition for the Packers as they bolster the secondary.
Paul Bailey rode five winners at Belmont Park on Friday. He guided Noble Gem to a $6.40 payoff in the second race Ali Wing paid $9.90 in the third Zambra $9.80 in the fifth Coach Wally $5.50 in the sixth and Spar Maid $3.80 in the seventh.
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