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July 23 – With 1:22 remaining in the third quarter of the Chicago College All-Star Game at Soldier Field, Chicago, the Pittsburgh Steelers led the College All-Stars 24–0 when a torrential rainstorm hit the field that made play impossible. After officials called for a delay, drunk and unruly fans invaded the field and tore down the goalposts.
St. Patrick had to play Tilden High School, the Chicago Public League champion, for the City Championship. At Chicago Stadium the Shamrocks upset Tilden 54–53. The Shamrocks trailed throughout the majority of the game, but were able to take the lead in the final minute, and completed the historic upset. [9]
The games were the first Pan American Games to be held during the Northern Hemisphere's summer. The previous two editions were held in March. [5] In the months following the awarding of the Games to Chicago, PASO leadership became seriously concerned that Chicago's preparations for the event were insufficient.
"Men Volleyball Pan American Games 1959". todor66.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-26. "Women Volleyball Pan American Games 1959". todor66.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Olderr, Steven (2003). The Pan American Games: A Statistical History, 1951-1999, bilingual edition. McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786443369
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