Nicklaus Among Masters Favorites In Rain Delayed Start
Augusta Ga AP Nicklaus a top contender as Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Cary Middlecoff and Mike Souchak prime challengers. Nicklaus shot 69 in rain day practice at Augusta National while Hogan withdrew after eight holes and Palmer stayed away as rain drenched the course.
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Palmer Leads Early 1960 Golf Earnings
In Dunedin Florida Arnold Palmer of Ligonier Pa tops early 1960 tour earnings with over 26800 for the first quarter, averaging above 7.75 per swing. Runnerup Jack Fleck from Los Angeles earned 13300 and third Don Finsterwald of Athens 12900.
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Jack Fleck
Los Angeles
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Drive for New Field at Duluth College
A $110000 drive raises funds to build a 4000 seat stadium for Minnesota Duluth college football. The team currently plays in a high school stadium.
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Minnesota-Duluth
OU-Wesleyan Tilt Is Set Wednesday
Ohio U. baseball games delayed by wet grounds. The Bobcats reschedule West Virginia Wesleyan for Wednesday at 3 15 p.m. Trautwein Field to dry first. Wren plans no lineup changes for the Dayton game and faces Marshall in conference opener after a two day break.
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Toledo
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Marshall
Two Tribe Rockies Go To Minors
In Tucson, Ariz manager Joe Gordon says Walt Bond and Mike De La Hoz may need another year in the minors before the Indians can use them. Bond, a spring training hitting sensation, shows potential but questions remain on hitting and fielding. De La Hoz, 21, projects as a solid hitter with power and versatility.
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Peoria Boasts Amateur Basketball Stronghold
Peoria promotes itself as a cradle of amateur basketball as Bradley University won the NIT in New York and the Peoria Cats captured the National AAU crown in Denver and were runners up in the Olympic Trials. The bid team opens in Bridgeport Conn in the International Biddy Tournament after state and Midwest titles.
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Fight Results From New York Montreal and St Johns Cards
Jorge Fernandez stopped Mel Barker in New York while Burke Emery halted Bobby Devlin in Montreal. Bob Cleroux knocked out Richie Ruth in Montreal. Ray Schlamp stopped Peter Martinez in St Johns.
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Jorge Fernandez
Argentina
Mel Barker
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Tex
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Burke Emery
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Bobby Devlin
Tulsa
Bob Cleroux
Richie Ruth
St. Johns
Ray Schlamp
Peter Martinez
Mexico City
Bobcat Trackmen Ready for OU Relays After Kentucky Win
Ohio University track team buffs up for the OU Relays at home Saturday with eight invited teams including Ohio State Baldwin Wallace Central State Cincinnati Tennessee State West Virginia State Oberlin and Slippery Rock. AAU events feature Les Carney returning for the 220 and Bobcat star Bobby Harrison sets a school record in the 120 yard hurdles. Kennedy and John Balough noted solid season progress while Kentucky’s Whelan and Gunn posted field records in the mile and quarter mile.
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Skinner Predicts Bright Season For Pirates
Fort Myers Florida Bob Skinner of the Pittsburgh Pirates expects to be among the National League top hitters this season. He boosted his batting average by 41 points last year and posts .304 with 14 hits this spring in Grapefruit League play.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Opening OSU drills draw 95 hopefuls for spring practice
Columbus Ohio State University opened spring football practice with 95 players, 33 returnees and the rest freshmen. Woody Hayes led the session focusing on passing. Tom Matte of Cleveland was named the No 1 quarterback after swapping with Jerry Fields. Bob Ferguson moved from left halfback to fullback, Ed Ulmer of Cleveland becoming the only freshman on the first string.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Monday
Washington edged Kansas City 3 to 2 in an exhibition game. Cincinnati and Detroit’s matchup at Lakeland was cancelled due to rain.
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White Sox Trade for Roy Sievers from Senators
Chicago White Sox send catcher Earl Battey and first baseman Don Mincher plus 150000 dollars to Washington for Roy Sievers. The club has traded several prospects to bolster its power after winning the pennant, with Sievers likely used as pinch hitter and insurance for Ted Kluszewski and Minnie Minoso.
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Cleveland
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al Lopez
Ted Kluzewski
Bulldogs Face Rockets in Spring Baseball Opener
Athens Bulldogs open the spring baseball season at home against Wellston Rockets for a 4 pm game at the Athens County Fairgrounds. If rain postpones, the game will be replayed Wednesday. Burnfield starts on the mound with Laufhautte in relief. Bennett handles catcher duties. infielders include Bacon Nelson Haddox Cornwell Porter.
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