09 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1959
Page
1
A chaotic fragment notes a boxing championship at Sphorid Arena drawing about 15 000 fans and a television audience. Hall lands a decisive hook as the bout unfolds with wobbly legs and a late surge securing the victory amid intense rivalries and a $20000 prize noted in the haze.
The field gathers for the Westin Open with top contenders teeing off early as Rowburg notes the greens are tough. Pro runners up chase the $26,000 prize while weather and course conditions challenge competitors.
Summary of activities includes reorganization aid and expansion of pollution control efforts. It covers administrative and operational reforms, youth conservation and education programs, anti-vice campaigns, hunter safety program expansion, in service training and related improvements across regional projects.
In Cincinnati the San Francisco Giants aim to derail Freddy Hutchinson on his return to the big leagues and break Don Newcombe’s hex as they open a three game set. Newcombe, unbeaten in eight straight, seeks a strong start against the Reds with Antonelli or Fisher expected to start.
Yankees surge to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox as Bobby Shantz shines in relief. Casey Stengel notes strategic All-Star game plans and praises Shantz for eight strikeouts and rippling contact support from a 15-hit attack including Skowron and Berra at Yankee Stadium.
The Ukiah Micro and Quarter Midget Association schedules a racing program tomorrow night behind Folk Grounds parking lot. Hundreds of fans expect the return of drivers after a two week absence with local favorites like Lee Wright Donnie Wiles and Jim Guthrie in contention. Races start at 7 and 8 pm with junior and family micro cars on the track at Folk Grounds.
Ford Gravel kept title ambitions alive with a 7 3 win over Anton Super Jets as Chevrons topped VFW 15 2 to stay in the race. Dennis Gwin and Don Thornton doubled for Ford with Rich Wolney driving in runs. for Anton Bob Pearce hit a long homer and Juey John doubled while Greg Bartolomie and Wilson added singles. Harkins homered and doubled for Chevrons with Weather and Lee adding hits as VFW fell behind. Lucchest and Lynch sparked VFW with a double and a single respectively in a high scoring day.
Beaty defeated San Diego 6 to 1 while Spokane won against Vancouver 7 to 4 and Salt Lake 7 to 4, with Phoenix and Portland both edging Seattle 7 to 4.
The Jaycees rallied from a 5-2 deficit in the later innings to defeat the Chefs and claim the North Little League North II title. Key hits came from Layne and Baughn with strong defense backing pitcher Guzzini, as Garagini’s earlier homerized lead was erased.
Don Jordan, 12-5 favorite, defends his welterweight title against 19 year old Denny Moyer in a Friday 6 pm Portland Meadows outdoor bout watched by about 8,000 fans. Moyer, unbeaten in 20 fights locally, seeks a televised upset in New York styled matchup after earning a shot by beating Gasper Ortega.
A compact listing shows top hitters and pitchers from the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Cepeda Giants and Aaron Braves with strong batting and home run figures, plus logs for Kuenn Det and Mats for leadership positions.
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