Mangrum Takes Round-Robin Lead With 68 In NY Meet
Lloyd Mangrum shot a 68 to hold a 35 under par total and lead the Palm Beach Round-Robin Tournament at Wykagyl with four rounds completed. Herman Barron trails by 13, while Hogan Runyan Harmon and others chase in the $15,000 event.
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Junior Brings Em Out at Marquette
Marquette coach Lon Lisle Jr leads a delegation shouting Junior as 18 players share the same given name with their fathers. Wisconsin link recalls Isle Blackbourn and past Marquette ties.
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First Round Deadline Tonight in CC Golf
All first round matches in the Amarillo Country Club Championship Golf Tournament must be completed by tonight. John Munn defends the title and is favored to repeat after the opening round.
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Huskies Sweep Shell Regatta In Altered Marietta Course
Washington crews dominated the Poughkeepsie Regatta moved to Marietta Ohio. Coach Al Ulbrickson achieved a historic fourth sweep aided by his son Alvin Jr rowing at six. California Navy Stanford MIT and Massachusetts Institute of Technology followed in varsity and junior races amid a two mile course.
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Williams Takes TGA Crown
Young Morris Williams captured the Texas Golf Association state amateur title in San Antonio defeating Capt. Fred Moseley 5 and 4. The 20-year-old UT senior trailed 1 up at 26 holes, then sank three birdies including a 22 footer to seize a 4-up lead by hole 29, ending with a halve on the final hole.
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Winn oldest Linkster preps for Tri-State Senior Golf Classic
Elmer Winn of Plainview age 87 prepares for the 6th annual Tri-State Senior Golf Classic at Amarillo Country Club July 10-15. He tested the course, posted 45 on nine holes, and praised the greens as grass and carpets challenged many players yet failed to deter him.
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Mitri to Fight La Motta for World Title at Polo Grounds
Italian middleweight Mitri, Europe’s champion, will challenge World Champion Jake La Motta in a 15 round title bout at the Polo Grounds on June 28, per the International Boxing Club. Mitri to replace Rocky Graziano after a thumb fracture forced his withdrawal.
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Baltimore trotting track adds straightaway chute
Baltimore raceway introduces a 100 foot wide chute at the head of the stretch enabling short races on a straightaway course. It is the east region's first such innovation and Maryland's fourth harness horse plant. The initial meeting opens July 14.
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Aldridge Pursues Pro Football After Basketball Start
Oklahoma A M's Bennie Aldridge signed by the New York Yanks to a pro football contract but began as a basketball prospect with the Cowboys. He starred at Alma High School in basketball and baseball and boxing, with track times of 9.7 and 20.9 for 100 and 220.
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Fins and Feathers Report Broad Panhandle Fishing Activity
Reports from Panhandle lakes note good early season catches and widespread angling across New Mexico and Colorado. Texas officials urge care with nests and describe restocking plans as water remains low and ponds cycle through peak activity.
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Rizzuto Receives Long-Overdue Fan Acclaim
NEA writer recalls Phil Rizzuto's ascent from underdog to star. At 31, the shortstop leads with a .341 average, top-tier hits, and blazing versatility, crediting growth from a heavier bat and guidance from Casey Stengel.
Noor Outruns Citation Again At Golden Gate Field
Irish bred Noor won for the third time over Citation in a mile and an eighth race at Albany California. Noor set a world record time of 1 minute 46.6 seconds, beating the old mark by 0.8 seconds. Roman In finished third, On Trust fourth, Step Father fifth. Noor paid 5 60 to win and 2 30 to place while Citation paid 2 20 to place. No show betting.
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Penn State catcher hailed as top player in district playoffs
State College reports Jack Kurty of Penn State, a 23 year old catcher, as one of the best in college baseball. Coach Joe Bedenk notes his .400 plus hitting, leading the Nittany Lions with .391 in 25 games and shining in the District 2 NCAA playoffs with five games above .400.
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Southern Cal Captures NCAA Track Meet Title
Southern California Trojans won their 14th team title at the 29th NCAA Track and Field meet in Minneapolis. Don McEwen and Jim Fuchs set new records in the two mile and shot put, while Dick Attlesey won the high hurdles and Charley Parker and Vern McGrew posted notable performances.
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Mixed Four Ball Play Slated at Amarillo Country Club
The Amarillo Country Club Women’s Golf Association schedules a mixed four-ball tournament with 9 and 18-hole flights. In the 18-hole bracket, pairs include Vernon Crawford with Bob Crudgington and Fred Gray with Bobby Gray, along with multiple other mixed teams. The nine-hole flight features eight couples led by A N Olver and John Oakes families.
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Tuero Seeks NCAA Crown as Singles Leader at Austin
Tulane defending champion Jack Tuero is No 1 among 66 singles entrants at the 66th NCAA Tournament in Austin. He faces strong USC and UCLA contenders including Herb Flam and Kari Cochell while top doubles seeds include Cochell-Stewart and Flam-Garrett.
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Rutgers Tops Wisconsin In NCAA Baseball Final
Rutgers nips Wisconsin 5 3 to win its second game in the NCAA baseball finals in Omaha. Tom Foster Rutgers right hander allowed six hits and faced no trouble after a rough first inning.
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Plains Women Golfers Battle Wednesday for New-Globe Trophy
Panhandle Women's Golf Association hosts second year match at Ross Rogers Course with Ross Rogers leading at 556 strokes. Amarillo Country Club 574, Phillips 607, Pampa 615, Huber Borger 665. Lowest net strokes after five matches wins. Scores counted by team with most players meeting four minimum. Tee off 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Rip Engle named 14th Penn State head coach in 64 years.
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Snead Leads Pros In Every Direction
Jimmy Demaret wins the Masters Tourney for the third time highlighting the winter golf tour. Sam Snead leads in earnings across California, the Southwest and the South with $15,128. Demaret earns $13,216.16 and Jack Burke Jr. $9,187.50. Snead also tops the Vardon Trophy with 68.80 average and Ryder Cup points at 470. Demaret follows in both categories.
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Fresno Vaulter Clears 14 Feet With Unorthodox Take-off
Fresno State athlete Dick Hibner vaulted 14 feet in a record performance aided by a cross-footed take-off due to a left leg shorter from birth. Coached by Cornelius Warmerdam, Hibner joins Fresno State’s elite 14 foot club as the third in school history.
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Giants Lost More World Series Than Any Team
The New York Giants have lost eight World Series and won four, marking the most losses in the event among all franchises.
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