All Mayfield Needs Is Inspiration in Pro Golf
Shelley Mayfield, a striking Texan golfer, enters his third pro season with steady play and strong long iron work. Guided by Claude Harmon at Winged Foot and Seminole, he seeks that extra flash of inspiration to challenge top pros, with a history of consistent 72-hole rounds and few bogies.
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Peess
Shelley” Mayfield
America
Golf
Mayfield
Ed Furgol
Claude Harmon
Winged Foot
Mamanroneck
New York
Seminole
West Palm Beach
Flor- Ma
Harmon
Souchak
Mengert
Jack Burke
Palm Springs
Houston
San Antonio
Spalding
Shelley
Liberty
Texas
Seguin
Leo Durocher
Seathen
Tim
Souchak Carves Path From Football Roots To Golf Fame
Big Mike Souchak, 27, rose from a football and golf family to set a PGA record this year. His brothers John and Frank pursued golf and oil in Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, while Mike shunned pro football for golf, training under Elwood Yoore in 1962 and marrying Nancy Tiles at Duke. He credits natural hands and steady focus for his rapid climb and tour success amid peers like George Bayer.
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Yn Perree
Mike Souchak
P.G.A
John
Berwick Country Club
Pennsylvania
Frank
Pittsburgh
Jock Sutherland
Pitt
Mike
Duke
Souchak
Mnifed
Austria
Banthc
George Bayer
Navie Rier Es
Premen
Chicago Cardinal
Golfers Association
Elwood Yoore
Nancy Tiles
Leamon
Durham
Texas
San Antonis
Houston
Mike Souchni
Pirates Edge Toward Better Spring Showing In 1955 Camp
In Fort Myers reports say the Pirates have improved over 1954 with new depth at catcher and infield. Gene Freese, Dick Groat and Roberto Clemente shown potential. Sid Gordon may move to third. pitchers include Sarkent Littlefield Friend Law Purkey Thies Wade. Galbreaths watched, while discussion notes Rickey’s bonuses and roster questions as spring games begin.
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FT Myers
Fin—innay
Pirates
Pittsburgh Nationals
Branch Rickeys
Peyple
Gene Freese
New Orleans
Bucs
Dick Groat
Lou Boudreau
Curt Roberts
Young Freese
Bob Preston Ward
Dale Long
Long
Manhattan Rickey
Leassea
Hollywood
Sid Gordon
Manana
Roberto Clemente
Jack Shep
Atwell
Jim Mangan
Hallywood
Max Sarkent
Dick Littlefield
Bah
Friend
Haney
Unbroken Kicks and Coach Tales Highlight Detroit and Syracuse Sports
Detroit fans celebrate Doak Walker’s 43 consecutive extra point streak in the NFL season. Syracuse coach Ted Webster enters his sixth year guiding the swimming program as a standout season unfolds. In baseball, Smith, 27, shines with a record run and base hits, while cross-town notes feature Arizon-Texas League pitching, Gene Conley’s early success, and a nine-race daily program at Hialeah Park during March.
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Doak Walker
Detroit
Ted Webster
Syracuse University
Smith
Thomas
Resno State
Ariona-Texas
Leange
Gene Conley
Milwaukee
Braves
Haney
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Tom Saffell
Halence
Baseball Needs The Thumper Thundering Ted Williams Moves
In Sarasota the AL faces a dearth of star power with Ted Williams at center. Williams reports to the Red Sox amid a high stakes separation dispute with Doris, offering a potential box office boost if he performs. Cleveland adds Ralph Kiner as gate appeal, while the Indians chase a pennant after a record 111 games.
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Babe Ruth
Yankees
Williams
Ted Willams Mart
Sox
Boston
Joe Cronin
Ted
Isle Morada
Keys
Miami
Doris
Perrine
Fla
Cleveland
Ralph Kiner
Indians
Kin‘p
al Rosen
Dim Rivera
Rogers Hornsby
Minnie Monoso
White Sox
George Obey
Skey Park
Detroit
Harvey Kuenn
Wisconsin
Jim Busby
Washington
Finner
Jim Finigan
Athletics
Princ ‘Pally
Bob Turley
Paul Richards
Orieoles
Giants
Phillies
Robin Roberts
Ted Williams
Augusta Club Honors Sarazen with 15th hole bridge
Augusta National Golf Club dedicated a footbridge to Gene Sarazen on April 6, honoring his famous Double Eagle 50 years earlier. Sarazen attended, recalling his 25 yard four wood shot on the 15th hole that helped him beat Craig Wood in a 36 hole playoff.
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Augusta
Augusta, National Golf Club
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Craig Wood
Gene
Wood
T Sarazen
Sven Alver
Nak
Kreenskeepers
Gene Never
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Finnott
Joe Patton
Score Gains Approval of Mates Southpaw Is Cinch for Indian Staff
A vintage newspaper blurb describes Herb Score and Hal Newhouser at Hi Corbett Field in a staged pitching drill with a cameraman filming reflections. It notes Score’s striking resemblance to Newhouser and recalls a 1996 Cleveland League Park exhibition with Bob Feller, highlighting Score as a promising young pitcher.
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EAI
Herb Score
Hal Newhouser
Hi Corbett Field
Herbert Jude
Newhouser
Score
Jerri Score
Old League Park
Cleveland
St Louis
Cardinals
Indiana
Bob Feller
Feller
Herbie Love
Murer
Bezel
Vice
Rover
Ot Pitcher
Mays Reveals His Technique and Baseball Insights
In an interview, Willie Mays discusses outfield positioning, reading hits, and improving throws. He credits learning from mentors like Chick Gehrke and Leo Durocher, emphasizes practice, speed, and quick decision making, and weighs his potential impact for Cleveland. The piece also profiles pitcher Score, his rapid ascent, and remarks from Hank Greenberg and Red Ruffing on his future.
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Lowa
Pasepart
Cleveland
Bob Lemon
Early Wynn
Mike Garcia
Tribe
Lake Worth
Hank Greenberg
Feller
A. Com
China
Dick Merriwell
Long Kelly
Holy Name of Mary Parish
Valley Stream
Cy Slapnicka
Indians
Infield Fly Rule Debate and Pennant Questions
Readers ask about an infield fly ruling on a bunt pop that dropped between mound and second base with runners on first and second. The umpire cited safe plays as all runners and batter were safe while denials claim an infield fly. Also questions on White Sox pennants after the Black Sox scandal and managers with most World Series wins.
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NBA
Arthur Fees
White Sox
Black Sox
Bill Burton
Bob Bennett
Don McCarthy
John McGraw
Bobby Lands
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Bob Richards
Richards
Daytona Beach
Mek
Mike Souchat
Iles Wantin
Buccaneers
Frank Thomas
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Russell Firestone
Galbreaths
Summer Tan
Galbreath
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Rend DeBenedetti
Denver
Dick Cole
Thomas Bue
Hialeah
Thumper
Sarasota
Red Sox
Augusta Club
Tran Man
Toon
Mays
Willie Mays
Gianta
Wile
Intel
Helder
Vic Wertz
Beatae Craghee
Chick
Trenton
Ted Wilks
Wilks
L ‘Score
al Lopes
Greenberg
Moe Ton
Rufus
Alk
Herbie Score
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