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Newspaper
Tucson Daily Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1959
Page
21
Promoter Al Weill predicts Johansson will be no match for Patterson and hints the 1960s era lacks true challengers. Weill touts Patterson's adaptability and contrasts rivals while noting Zora Folley’s stalled bid and Liston as the viable next big foe.
Promoter Rosensohn announced the Patterson Johansson heavyweight title bout would go ahead at 7:30 p.m. Tucson time despite recent postponements. Yankee Stadium grounds crews prepared as fans awaited a warm, humid evening with rare rain risk.
Arizona slotback Dave Hibbert, who led the nation in pass receptions last season, will quit football to serve a two year mission in Brazil for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. The senior from Phoenix notified coach Jim LaRue by letter saying he would not return to the University of Arizona next season.
In New York the Johansson Patterson title fight weigh-in contrasted a relaxed Ingemar Johansson with a tense Floyd Patterson. Spectators crowded the Commodore Hotel as doctors and security shuffled to permit medical checks while Patterson wore a clenched, wary demeanor and Johansson waved to supporters. The extra day fuels speculation on who gains the edge.
The article notes a revolution in women's tennis as top female players increasingly serve and rush the net like men. Althea Gibson is highlighted as an early pioneer among women net rushers and Wimbledon champions.
Phoenix area coaches from Arizona and Arizona State weigh the new letter of intent program as deadlines near. ASU reports six signed letters while Arizona has about 15. Jim LaRue proposes a conference wide expansion and a month of contact time. Frank Kush favors more thoughtful two month contact periods. Fred Enke and Clyde Smith oppose the rules citing restrictions and practicality. PacifiC Coast League game results follow with Phoenix beating Vancouver 8 3 and Seattle defeating San Diego 5 1.
Gardnar Mulloy the 45 year old veteran from Miami defeated Earl Buchholz of St Louis 6-4 7-5 6-4 to reach the Wimbledon round of 16. Beverly Baker Fleitz and Janet Hopps advanced to the women's singles round of 16 while Mimi Arnold Belmar Gunderson and Karol Fageros were eliminated in the third round.
St Louis at Cincinnati features Jackson and Newcombe while Chicago visits Milwaukee with Buzhardt and Spahn. Pittsburgh plays Los Angeles as Kline faces Padres. Philadelphia and San Francisco pair Owens against McCormick in night games.
Vallejo California reports apprentice jockey Joe Valenzuela failed to finish a race when Top Reading clipped heels and fell. He later rode Stonisher, a 64-1 shot, until the horse broke a leg and he finished in the ambulance. He is related to Ismael and Angel Valenzuela, rising riders.
On day five at Wimbledon the new generation overtakes the old guard. Christine Truman leads as No. 1 seed with a strong net reach while Darlene Hard and Beverley Fleitz press the attack. Maureen Connolly and Gibson watch from the stands as the field emphasizes the male style.
Carmen Basilio of Canastota New York and Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah both former middleweight champions agreed to terms for a bout to determine the National Boxing Association champion of the division. The fight likely will take place at the Cow Palace in San Francisco on Friday night August 28.
A small Tucson group will bow-hunt sharks manta rays and other marine life in the Gulf of California over four days next week using custom gear on two 18-foot boats. Led by Tom Fisk the crew tests equipment and safety measures while planning to start from Taspiota and stay through Sunday.
Floyd Patterson defends the heavyweight crown against Ingemar Johansson in Tucson. KTUC ABC will air the bout at 7 30 p m with a 7 15 p m pre fight warmup on the station.
Promoter Rosensohn prepared for a 35000 crowd and a 500000 gate at Yankee Stadium with closed circuit TV expected to add at least a million from 169 locations in 135 cities. Patterson and Johansson weighed 182 and 196 pounds respectively with another weigh-in possible if the bout is postponed again. Refunds debated as rain and muddy field delay the event and promoters weigh legal rules versus hardship cases.
Twenty teams compete at Mission Park Pool in Tucson for the 23rd Annual Southern Arizona Swimming and Diving Championships. Tucson YMCA star Jim Cooper aims to break the AAU long course 100-yard breaststroke record of 1:12, after a 1:12.7 workout, with strong support from YMCA teammates and local clubs.
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