World Tourney Seen As More Prestigious Than Open
In a candid chat, Ben Boros and others discuss the World Championship aura versus the U S Open. Boros notes pressure and prestige drive pros, with the World Championship offering about $100,000 to the winner, far larger than routine Open prizes. He reflects on the allure of big money and public attention in golf.
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Dallas
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Charlie Stamm
United Coff
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Hogan
Feller Open to Pitching Elsewhere After Long NY Stay
Robert William Andrew Feller, 37, lingered in a New York hotel awaiting a call from play agent J Norman Lewis as questions swirl about his future. He hinted he could pitch for another club but would prefer finishing with one team, while noting Cleveland’s strength and the need for more hitting to boost the Indians.
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Casey Stengel
al Lopez
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The Lively Batter and the Home Run Debate
The article examines the lively ball and lively bat in baseball and asks why greater home run output isn’t fully credited to equipment factors. Dave Grote, NL Service Bureau manager, explores defenses of the baseball faith and the balance of credit for power hitters.
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New York
Ry Ball
Dave Grote
National League Service Bureau
Baseball Umpire Beans Reardon Answers Reader Questions
The column presents Beans Reardon answering readers on infield fly rulings baserunning interference and legal plays. It covers key scenarios with runners on base and outs, plus notes on bat loading and the evolution of power hitting in baseball.
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Herman Lea Yhenworth
Machen Brings Punch Back to Heavyweight Field
Eddie Machen, the 23 year old 6 ft 11 in heavyweight prospect, delivers a decisive eighth round knockout of Cuban Colossus Nino Valdes at Miami Beach Auditorium. The bout signals a re ranking of the top heavyweights as Machen emerges after Rocky Marciano’s retirement and hints at a showdown with Floyd Patterson if a September fight materializes.
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Mantle May Not Break Ruth Home Run Record Says Mays
Giants star Willie Mays says Mickey Mantle likely cannot reach Babe Ruth's 60 home runs this season due to limited pitches and the Yankees star's knee. Whitey Ford recommends pitching Mantle high and away to neutralize power. Ruth’s career figures are noted, with emphasis on his patience at the plate and power hitting.
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Oklahoma
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Record Track Payoff for $2 Racing Bet
AGUA CALIENTE Mexico a widow from San Diego Mrs Virginia Peace won a record 20887 20 on a $2 horse bet She planned to work today as manager of a women s dress shop She picked five winners in races five through ten to win the Sunday 5 10 pool minus 10 per cent track take
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Caliente
Master Your Game Aim at Green Not Pin
Golf guidance by Jackie Burke on shaping shots to the green. He advises aligning stance to the desired fade or draw, then imagining the flagstick line to set aimed direction. Burke notes aiming at the pin risks longer clubs and suggests aiming to land on the green rather than the hole.
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Jackie Burke
Sports Shorts Highlights From Early Baseball and Boxing
The text notes The Man facing Stan Musial for Daytona in 1940 and an arm injury that led him to outfielding. It also recalls Bull McGowan’s 25 years umpiring in the American League. Yankees used 32 players in the first two months of the season. Golden Gloves titles won by Joey Giambra in 1947 and 1948. Dancer's Sister Cost's a Native Dancer full sister winning a prize. American Bowling Congress reports 1189 bowling alleys in 45 states.
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Joey Giambra
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