Handsome Bob Sweikert Wins with Big Crash at Indy 500
Sweikert, driving the 6 foot winner owned by John Zink of Tulsa, claimed victory after a dramatic race in which leaders crashed and engines failed. Vukovich died in the wreck as Sweikert earned about 12 900 dollars in lap prizes and finished ahead of Bettenhausen Davies Thomson Faulkner Linden Herman O'Connor Dagwall Flaherty. The race, run in near 4 hours, saw a record first 125 miles averaging 136.212 mph and a cautious two day event drawing a large crowd despite chill winds.
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Indiana State Freshman Coach Chosen For Golf Team
The report notes Indiana State selecting a new freshman coach as part of coverage of the British Amateur at Royal Lytham St Annes. It highlights Morey, Cudd, and Patton advancing for the Americans, with Cherry and Yost knocked out. Patton rallies from early trouble to win 2 up over Sendall, while Cudd defeats Seymour Marvin 7 6.
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Kansas City Sweeps Two With The Tigers
Kansas City A's win 5-4 in 11 innings to complete a doubleheader sweep over Detroit Tigers. Elmer Vale and Gus Zernial delivered the decisive run in the 11th, while Duke Maas struggled in the nightcap. Vic Power homered in the opener as Frank Lary mishandled a bases loaded play.
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Newcombe and Campy Each Hit Two Homers for Dodgers
Brooklyn's Don Newcombe slugged two homers and struck out nine as the Dodgers swept a doubleheader from the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4 and 8-3 to extend the NL lead. Roy Campanella added two homers, with one in each game, and drove in four runs. Russ Meyer and Ed Roebuck split the wins.
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National League standings show tight races and suspensions
Standings list for the National and American leagues with results from Monday and scheduled pitchers. Notable items include Philadelphia leading NL East 5-3 and Pittsburgh 2-8, suspensions after 6 2/3 innings. Cleveland 4-2 over Kansas City, and Chicago 9-4 over St. Louis in a 10-inning first game.
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Skiles Group Captures Idlewild Pro-Am Team Title
Rod Skiles led a foursome to first place with a best ball of 64 at the Pendleton Idlewild Country Club 18 hole pro am held Sunday at Falls City links. The group included Glen Freeman Elwood George Stevens Anderson and John Loser of Pendleton. Second place went to Captain King Stephens group with Bill Insko Clyde Dickerson and Russ Martin posting 68. Geiger’s squad took third after a 21st hole finish with Vern Deaton Oscar Melson Jr and helpers Bob Dunham Dick Pritchard Al Johnson. Melson’s team included Wendell Parsons John Bird and Jerry Costello.
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Merlo Beats Seixas in Paris Tennis Showdown
Giuseppe Merlo of Italy upset U S champion Vic Seixas in the French International Tennis Tournament quarterfinals with 12-10 6-3 6-3 using a push-ball tactic and a two fisted backhand. Sven Davidson of Sweden defeated Budge Patty 7-5 10-8 6-0 in the same round.
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Moore Begins Training For Olson Title Defense
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore has started boxing at his Summit camp to make 175 pounds for the June 22 defense against Carl Olson at the Polo Grounds. Moore weighed 196 1 2 pounds on May 2 after a 15 round win over Nino Valdes and will spar daily as camp continues.
ACC Golf Winners Announced
The ACC golf tournament at Anderson Country Club featured Coca Cola sponsored prizes. Pro Ray Jones announced winners across classes with names including John Baker G T Hitz Ralph Page and N I Penn among top finishers and several ties. Joe Campbell hit an eagle on the par 5 476 yard ACC hole Sunday.
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Swaps and Phil Drake May Be Matched for International Race
London reports Swaps the Derby winner and Phil Drake the French owned English Derby champion may meet in the Washington DC international race at Laurel Nov 11. Laurel Park president John Schapiro says prospects look good for the clash the first since 1923 when Zev defeated Papyrus at Belmont Park. Bob Thorpe, Cubs rookie pitcher, named prep athlete of the year for southern California in 1952.
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