Noted exhibition sharp shooter Parsons dies at 51
Herb Parsons a leading exhibition sharpshooter died of a heart attack in a Memphis hospital after surgery for a hernia. The Somerville Tennessee native, age 51, performed at Apple Blossom Festivals in 1956 and 1958 and planned a 1960 visit to Winchester with Director General Tom Baldridge to finalize arrangements.
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Lach Wheat Enters Hall of Fame Clan
Zach Wheat, famed Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder from 1909 to 1926, was inducted into baseballs Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York. He called it one of the great moments of his life as he accepted a plaque from Commissioner Ford Frick at age 71. The Pirates and Athletics played to a 5-5 tie in an exhibition, stopped after six innings due to rain.
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Joe Louis Ventures Into Disc Record Business
Joe Louis announces a new career in music, becoming a partner in Triangle Records with Cecil Carter and Bill Graham. The former heavyweight champion, now living in Los Angeles and married to Martha Malond Jefferson, plans extensive travel to promote the label.
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Broadway Comedy A Majority of One Bound for Europe
Playwright Leonard Spigelgass has arranged for six German companies to stage A Majority of One over Christmas and other groups to perform in Paris London Vienna Israel and Scandinavia. The production signals a major international tour for the Broadway hit.
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Gomes Survives Knockdowns to Retain Junior Lightweight Title
Harold Gomes survived four knockdowns to win a unanimous 15 round decision over Paul Jorgenson at Pierce Memorial Field in Providence Rhode Island Gomes, from Port Arthur Texas, said he wants a neutral site rematch and expressed a preference to fight anywhere but Texas. Jorgenson, a converted southpaw, blamed his opponents low blows and admitted his left hook is his best punch.
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Lowest Margin in 40 Years May Win American Pennant
The American League pennant race tightens as Cleveland Indians lead Chicago White Sox by a razor thin margin with the New York Yankees in striking distance. New York opens a three game set in Cleveland as Cleveland’s 34 15 mark against weak teams boosts their chances while other contenders stumble. A winner with fewer than 88 wins would be historic given past 40 year records.
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Nixon to Be Peace Monger in 11 Day Soviet Tour
Vice President Richard Nixon plans a peaceful image during an 11 day trip to the Soviet Union. He will meet Khrushchev in Moscow and discuss Berlin, disarmament, and trade. Nixon will visit Leningrad and four Siberian industrial towns.
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Harrison Urges U S to Continue Grading Lambs in Virginia
Rep Burr Harrison of Virginia asks Benson to keep government carcass grading for lambs. Virginia beef cattle and sheep groups oppose any cut, citing last year's 76 percent of Virginia lambs graded choice or better and the program's role in orderly marketing and quality protection.
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Dodgers Beat Giants Behind Drysdale Four-Hit Pitch
Los Angeles Dodgers horn in on the pennant chase as Don Drysdale fires a four-hit gem to topple the San Francisco Giants 3-2. Gil Hodges and Charlie Neal homered, giving Drysdale a 12th win and the Dodgers a surge after a strong stretch since June.
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Major League Tuesday Games and Monday Results
Major League schedule includes Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at Milwaukee and Chicago at St Louis with Los Angeles beating San Francisco 3 to 2 and St Louis 2 to Chicago 0. Wednesday slated with Chicago at Los Angeles and St Louis at San Francisco. New York plays Cleveland and Boston hosts Chicago as other N games noted.
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Airliner Nose Gear Buckles On Landing
An American Airlines DC6 B arriving from New York at Logan Airport skidded 150 feet after its nose gear buckled on landing. 69 aboard with one slight injury reported. Michael Ramos 22 of the Bronx suffered a bruised knee exiting via the forward cargo door.
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Ban Lifted on Bunny Hug and Shimmy Dance in Jamestown
Jamestown officials voted to revoke a 1920s era ban on dancing after years of jazz influenced culture. The City Council met Monday night and ended the prohibition allowing styles like the bunny hug and shimmy.
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Reverend William Axling Keeps Busy After Return
After 54 years as a missionary in Japan, Rev. Dr. William Axling returned to the United States in 1955 and has kept active with 40 speaking engagements in a recent 30 day period.
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