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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
5
Local golfers prepare for the 156 entry County Amateur Links Title Chase with play beginning Saturday at Edgewood. The piece notes enthusiasm amid fans and mentions figures in local sports circles and past notable players as it previews the event.
Madison County amateur golfers sharpen for the Amateur Championship a 72 hole event over four courses. Defending champion Mike Borin leads early pairings by the County Tournament Committee headed by Frank Gales. Dates listed include June 16 and June 24 with events at Ald Bilge and Grandviewamong others attracting nearly 100 entries.
Falstaffs win behind Rhodes pitching as Marion Blue Sox struggle. Anderson limits Marion to six scattered hits, with Falstaffs taking a 2-0 lead in Central Indiana League action at Jemorial Field. Box score notes list players and lineups with scattered names and positions.
In first round action of the City Softball Tournament at Shadyside diamond Hammons and Meridian led by strong hitting and pitching. Lynch edged Chesterfield 7 to 4 as other games featured multiple notable performances and a full schedule announced for later matchups.
Campbell shot 69 for the first round at the Anderson Country Club as the Wire tourney opened. The event runs Wednesday through Sunday with divisions for Classes AB and others and prize money listed for several players.
A rain storm washed out the opening schedule at Memorial Field in the Alderson Amateur Baseball Association. The game between Anderson Sporting Goods and Four Store was halted in the third inning amid a large crowd. Tonight’s capney features Ryhalt’s Sporting Goods versus Cadiz Anderson Falstaff with Anderson Sporting Goods in the nightcap at 9 30. Tomorrow’s opening schedule will be played Thursday night.
A garbled spry of a Little League card lists rounds and matchups for White River teams. June first and July dates appear with games between Whittek, Storling, Woods, Whit kek, and other players amid scattered venues and officials.
Patterson plans a heavyweight title bout with Archie Moore in September despite a broken right hand. Manager Cus D'Amato cites healing progress and medical advice, while Moore’s camp dismisses unlikely negotiations unless Patterson is ready.
A high scoring rally powered McCarroll to a 840-8 win over UAW 662. Key hits came from Harbor and Tappan while McLaightin produced a crucial late out as the Jagers, Robins and Invers contributed defensive plays.
The 1958 National Open Golf championship is slated for Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa Oklahoma. Organizers confirmed the event with the 1957 Open winner led by the PGA and golf associations. Wayne County and Port Wayne connections surfaced in local reporting.
Ron Spall drove in two to fuel Hackett-Maco American Legion's 5 2 win over Calabria Post at Delco Remy Park. Tay Ashley outpitched John Grass in a five inning junior clash, striking out five with no walks as Calabria scored twice in the first inning on miscues and timely hits. The Anderson squad remains active this week with Hackett-Maco facing Alexandria at Delco Remy Park Thursday.
A damaged OCR fragment notes Roberto Clemente influence on the Pirates lineup with limited readable details. It mentions a tense game moment and two points scored, alongside sparse references to team rhythm and numbers.
Community leaders organized a drive to fund a two day road trip for the Huts team and pledged about £4100 at a May conference. Additional pledges aimed to cover a $907 shortfall to ensure travel, with plans that $40000 could unlock deeper support before season end. Attendance averaged around 709 per game with larger crowds after Totten’s announcement.
Local golfers Campbell Granger Boysen led the Indianapolis District Golf event at Hillcrest Country Club with 74 76 and 79 respectively. The second 18 holes will be held today at Meridian Hills with the third round scheduled for Wednesday at Broadmeuth. Tony Petrie of Lafayette former Anderson golfer shot 70 to lead the first round finishers.
The Anderson Tennis Club defeated Muncie 3 in a Riley County Association match held Sunday at Central Forti Ana. Results show Huffman defeated Pickell 7 8 6 0 in singles while Hollingsworth Thornburg and Beauchamp Leever led doubles with 6 2 scores. Anderson travels to Indianapolis next Sunday.
Mid-States Baseball League results announced by President Hers Kennerly cover games from last Sunday. Knightstown Zionsville Cadiz Franklin and Greenfield competed with varied outcomes. standings show Lasl Pet and Low 2 leading, while gaps and unclear scores appear in the readable lines.
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