09 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1959
Page
1
Ukiah Daily Journal reports a home event to start a series tonight featuring the Hit'n'Migs. Details are limited but the local matchup is highlighted as the key program for the Wednesday edition.
The Ukiah Dolphin Swim Club capped an undefeated season with the Sor optimist Meet Trophy at Labor Day ceremonies. Coach Steve Caspersen received high praise for leadership and technique, while many club swimmers earned 1959 Dolphin Awards and age-group honors including Patsy Mosna as Outstanding Dolphin. A final Napa Invitational entry remains optional for Sept. 19.
UPI reports featherweight champion Davey Moore has been offered a $50,000 guarantee to defend his title against Flash Elorde in Manila. Promoter Vincente S. Umali said the offer was made to Moore's manager Wile Ketchum, who indicated interest.
Light weight champion Joe Brown returns after a year to meet Canadian welterweight Gale Ker in a non-title 10 round national TV bout at State Fair Coliseum Columbus. Brown favored 4-1. weigh in expected near 138 139 with Kerwin around 140 141. The undercard promotes charity boxing wrestling show on ABC.
United States selects six veterans and four newcomers for the Ryder Cup against Great Britain in Palm Desert California. The 10 man squad was named in Dallas ahead of the Dallas Open with matches set for November 7 and 8.
New York United Press International reports Casey Stengel will root for Al Lopez and the Chicago White Sox to win the World Series, noting their 3-2 upset of the Yankees ends their pennant bid and that strong pitching, not long balls, will decide the championship.
In a West Coast football outlook USC is the team to beat as no Pacific Coast Conference remains. Independent schedules will mix East and West games with UCLA, California, Stanford, Washington and Oregon in varying matchups. Notable players include USC’s Willie Wood, Jerry Traynham, Lynn Gaskill, and Jerry Persinger. California’s Wes Crowe and Billy Patton. Stanford’s Sosslong. Oregon’s Don Kass o. and others like Ray Norton from San Jose State.
Jerry Hunnicutt of Menlo Park pulled a 3-1 upset over Charlie Smith of Los Angeles, breaking Smiths jaw with a second round overhand right to win the California welterweight title. Smith could not continue after being staggered. the ring doctor confirmed a fractured jaw and Referee Vern Bibee stopped the fight at 2:50. Hunnicutt improved to 17 knockouts in 27 bouts while leading on all cards at the stoppage. both fighters weighed 146 pounds.
The White Sox clinch a strong position by beating Kansas City 3 2 as early win leader Early Wynn posts his 19th victory. The Yankees slide to 17 32 games out with 17 left, while the Indians face a tough run toward a possible finale.
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