Patterson Johansson Fight Promised at Polo Grounds
Floyd Patterson clashes with Ingemar Johansson tonight for the world heavyweight title in New York at the Polo Grounds. About 40,000 expected. purses around 500,000 each. live gate near 800,000 and total receipts near 2.5 million. ABC radio and international broadcasts planned. main bout at 10 30 p.m. eastern. Johansson favored 8 5. Promoter Feature Sports Jack Fugazy.
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Angemar Johansson Floyd Patterson title fight tale of the tape
UPI provides fighter figures for Monday night heavyweight bout with Johansson Paterson at 27 and 25 years. Heights weights reaches chests waists limbs listed, though many figures appear garbled.
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Wild and Thrilling Games Mark Little Pony Leagues
Ukiah Jaycees beat Ukiah Lions 11 7 in a tense North Little League game with nine Jaycee errors. Jack Orme slugged a two run homer, Jerry Bond and Pete Royal added two hits each for the winners. Dan Watts excelled despite miscues, Pat Harger homered for the Lions. In other games Ukiah Cleaners edged Pine Browns 12 10 as Johnny McAllister hit his first homer and Bobby Moon made a game saving catch. Chess beat County Chefs 25 5 at the new park built by parents and county workers. South Little League saw a 10 inning 10 10 tie as Mike Walsh and Harlan Weatherford homered for Service Clubs. Auto Dealers beat Talmage 6 2. Pony League Anton Super Jets defeated VFW 7 2 and Chevrons blanked Crawford 15 0.
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Giants fire Bill Rigney after long managing stint
In San Francisco on June 18 196? Manager Bill Rigney is abruptly ousted after guiding the Giants for over four seasons. Tom Sheehan replaces him as skipper while Rigney leaves unrecognized by fans. Players and reporters mark the moment as a surprising leadership change at the ballpark.
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Standings and results from the National and American Leagues
National League standings show Pittsburgh at 21 638 and San Francisco 42 percent with Milwaukee and St. Louis near the top. Sunday results include Cincinnati beating Chicago and Milwaukee downing St. Louis while Los Angeles edged Pittsburgh and Philadelphia defeated San Francisco. American League tallies list New York leading at 33 22, with Baltimore Cleveland and Detroit close behind. Sunday and Saturday games feature New York Chicago Baltimore Detroit Boston Cleveland and Washington in various scores.
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12 Second Comeback Byran Brings Death in Langhorne Race
United Press International reports three-time national champion Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix Arizona dies after his car skids and flies 35 feet during the Langhorne 100 mile national championship. In Belgium Chris Bristow and Alan Stacey of Great Britain die in separate crashes during the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Giants fall to Phillies 2 1 in 11 innings at San Francisco
Phillies edge Giants 2 1 in 11 innings as Robin Roberts fans 11 and surrenders five hits. Jack Sanford allows one run in 11th but walks leadoff, Lee Walls and Toby Taylor drive in the decisive run. Giants suffer eighth loss. Attendance 32,159, closing homestand with 9-11 record.
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Rones Edges Hill in Ukiah Golf Club Match
Don Rones required 21 putts to defeat Gordon Hill five and four in the first round of the Ukiah Golf Club Men's Championship at Ukiah Municipal links. The performance suggested a near-record round as the event advances with second matches starting next Sunday.
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Siebert Romanizes NC2A 800 Race Sees Second in World Time
California’s Jerry Siebert from Willits surged from the pack to place second in the NC2A 800 meet at Berkeley, clocking 1 46.9 as Jamaica’s George Kerr led pace setter Ernie Cunliffe before Kerr faltered late. Kerr, slated for Rome Olympic trials, and Cunliffe set a blistering pace while Siebert moved into contention.
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Ukiah Connie Mack Twins Lead With 2-0 and 6-2 Wins
Ukiah defeated Cloverdale 2-0 in the first game and 6-2 in the second at Anton Stadium to stay undefeated in the Connie Mack league for 17 and 18 year olds. Ray Kennedy and Pat Finnegan drove Ukiah runs in game one while Carl Stromberg and Doug Medrell pitched strong. Borgna buyer?
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MacKay Opens Wimbledon Quest Against Dogged Spaniard
Barry MacKay, seeded second to Neale Fraser, begins his Wimbledon men's singles bid in England facing an unknown but stubborn Spaniard in one of 64 opening matches. The event could mark the last all amateur Wimbledon tournament.
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