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Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1959

Page

10

Ingemar Johansson Crowned World Heavyweight Champion

Sweden's Ingemar Johansson defeats Floyd Patterson at Yankee Stadium in seven rounds to claim the world heavyweight title. The 26 year old, admired for his calm, strategic style, gains the crown amid a stark contrast to past champions, with plans to leverage his vast fame and business holdings. Wayne Newton leads Rockport in a late dramatic baseball win ahead of a Memorial Stadium game.

Harvard Ingemar Johansson Max Schmeling Ingemar Floyd Patterson Yankee Stadium Johansson Patterson Sweden Ed Sanders America Boston Goteborg Helsinki New York Wayne Newton Rockport Ind Memorial Stadium Shelburn

Demaestri Injured Forces Time Out For Athletics

Kansas City shortstop Joe Demaestri will miss several days with an ankle injury. The Athletics announce the setback as they plan replacement options while he heals.

Kansas City Joe Demaestri Kansas City Athletics

Rea Park Golf Team Triumphs In Inter-Club Meet

The Rea Park Men's Club led by Bob Arnett and Warren Artz shot 71s to win the ninth inter-club tournament at Rea Park. They captured the gross championship with 734, a stroke under the 1954 mark while CC Terre Haute won the handicap title with 734 net.

Rea Park Bob Arnett Warren Artz Arnett Artz Country Club of Terre Haute

Baseball scores and highlights from US leagues recap

Multiple MLB games with notable drives and totals. Key performances include Perry winning for Cleveland, Williams and Minoso homering for Boston, Berra and Battey driving runs for New York, and Lollar also homering for Chicago. Other outcomes feature St Louis, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and more with various pitchers earning wins and losses.

Juan Pizarro Chicago Cubs Johnny Antonelli San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators Kansas City Athletics Pizarro Braves Eddie Mathews

Invitational Event For Women Golfers at Terre Haute Country Club

The Coun try Club of Terre Haute hosts a women’s invitational on Tuesday using a new simultaneous start. All players begin from different holes at 9 am with a coffee hour at 8:30 am. Luncheon prizes follow around 3 pm. Co chairs are Mrs Noel McBride and Mrs Graham McMillan.

Terre Haute Noel McBride Graham McMillan

Shelburn Blank Martinsville in Seventh District Legion Game

Shelburn blanked Martinsville 7-0 to move into first place in the northern half of the Seventh District Junior American Legion standings. Batteries: Cagie and Morse for Shelburn. Clymer, Patteraff, and M. Parker for Martinsville.

Martinsville Ind Stubs RHE Shelburn Cagie Morse Clymer Patteraff M. Parker

Cleveland Dodgers dueling for division lead in MLB action

Dodgers win seventh straight 9 4 over Pirates as Indians stay atop AL with 5 4 and 1 0 wins over the Red Sox and a White Sox- Yankees clash, Francona keying Cleveland and Tito Francona delivering clutch hits in doubleheader.

Fontanet Triumphs Fontanet Ind June 29

Fontanet defeated Jasonville 7 to 2 at Fontanet yesterday. Local clubs and standings noted a 25 to 5 tally in the accompanying report.

Fontanet Ind Jasonville Euss

Kingman Defeats Blanford 40 in Wabash Valley League

Kingman blanked Blanford 40 to 0 yesterday in a Wabash Valley League game at Blanford. Batteries and players Louis, Corey, Fin ger, and Vitaniemi were noted in the report.

Blanford Ind Kingman RHE Eee Ee Eee Eee Ee Batteries Louis Ant Corey Finger Vitaniemi

Indiana Cagers To Play Ohio

Indiana high school All-Star basketball players from the South and North teams unite to face the Ohio All-Stars in Fort Wayne on Wednesday. The South squad includes Frank Landry Vincennes Larry Bemis Martinsville John Deen Winslow Jim Dailey New Albany Joe Ingansville Mater Dei. The North picks are Tom Bolyard Fort Wayne South Bill Burger Crawfordsville Dave Porter Noblesville Roger Thurston Kokomo Bruce Yeagy Summitville and Scotty Ward Valparaiso.

Evansville Ind Fort Wayne North Frank Landry Vincennes Larry Bemis Martinsville John Deen Winslow Jim Dailey New Albany Joe

Two Lopsided Wins Highlight Western Indiana League Play

Weaver Zephyr crushed North Terre Haute Merchants 14 to 2 while Terre Haute Merchants fell 12 to 2 to West Terre Haute. Pell Home Construction beat J. and B. Music 3 to 1. Reece Hall and Kehrt worked three innings each for Weaver, striking out 15 as Buck added two run producing singles.

Terre Haute Merchants Weaver Zephyr Terre Haute West Terre Haute Merchants Zephyr North Terre Haute Marvin Buck Weaver Zeyhyr

Rosedale Wins Park County Summer League Game

Rosedale defeated Bellmore Rockville 19 to 1 in a Park County Summer League clash. Batteries for Rosedale were Morgan Lee Whitaker and Alexander. for Bellmore Rockville D Ke and Grove.

Rosedale Ind Bellmore- Rockville Park County Bellmore-Rockville Rosedale Batteries Morgan, Lee Whitaker Alexander D. Ke Grove

George to Drive Stock Car in Outlaw Events

Elmer George, suspended by USAC, refuses to pay a $500 fine and plans to race in stock car events. He intends to compete in a NASCAR group event at Daytona Beach, Fla., this Saturday and in others, while USAC may not reinstate him until the fine is paid.

Indianapolis UPD Elmer George United States Auto Club Bill France Nascar Group Daytona Beach Fla USAC George

Dodgers stay hot as seven game streak keeps pace

Dodgers manager Walt AlstonEfforts to avoid pennant talk as Los Angeles sits one game behind the Braves after a seven game win streak. He praises Hodges Snider Gilliam Demeter and bench players Fu rillo Repulski Larker and Fairly while stressing a club effort. The streak is NL best this year, with eight straight previously in the American League.

Dodgers Indians Tito Francona Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Alston Gil Hodges Duke Snider Jim Gilliam Don Demeter Chicago White Sox

Don Branson Secures Sprint Victory at New Bremen

Don Branson of Champaign led all the way to win the 30 lap sprint at the half mile New Bremen Speedway. The Rob Estes Special boosted his Midwest Championship lead after a win at Terre Haute last week. Jim McWithey finished second with fastest qualifying speed of 95.4 mph in the Chessman Offy. Eddie Sachs placed third.

New Bremen Ohio Don Branson Champaign New Bremen Speedway Branson Rob Estes Midwest Terre Haute Jim McWithey Anderson Eddie Sachs Center Valley

Venturi Wins $9,000 in Chicago Open Golf Battle

San Francisco's Ken Venturi earned $9,000 after firing a last round 66 under 30 mph winds to erase a five stroke deficit to Johnny Pott who took $4,600 for second place. Pott blamed the gusty conditions for costing him the tournament.

Chicago UPI San Francisco Ken Venturi Venturi Johnny Pott

Crawfordsville Wins Narrow Victory Over Dana

Crawfordsville defeated Dana 11 to 10 in a tense game with the winning run scoring on a bases loaded walk. Batteries were J. Riggen and M. Riggen for Crawfordsville with Shelton and Reath behind Dana.

Crawfordsville Ind Dana RHE Perapenke Eon Crawfordsville Ee Gh Agaeee J. Riggen M. Riggen Shelton Reath

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