Marietta Wins SOGA Golf Title In Record Comeback
Marietta seized the 31st Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Tournament in a record performance. Allan Vierebome of Lancaster defeated veteran Joe Saunders of Gallipolis by three strokes, 136 to 139, as Washington County rallied to win the team title with 899. Saunders tied Vierebome at 136 after 36 holes before the final round. Vierebome finished with a 33 on the last nine to secure the victory.
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Chillleothe
Hometown Boy Cops Golf Title
Dayton report says Jack Zimmerman, 26, of Wright-Patterson Air Base, retained the Ohio Public Links championship by defeating Tom Cloran, 33, of East Liverpool, 4 and 3 at Maddon Park. Zimmerman led early with birdies on holes one through six and never relinquished the lead, while Cloran failed to threaten after a string of weak approaches and short-game errors.
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Wright-Patterson Air Base
Columbus
Tom Cloran
East Liverpool
Madden Park
Zimmerman
Akron
Cloran
Cleveland
Ralph Schneider
Andrade Sets Sizzling Debut Streak Fight Match
New York reports rising light welterweight Cisco Amade Andrade carries a 24 fight unbeaten run into a one round bout with Johnny Digilio of Bayonne New Jersey at St Nicholas Arena. Digilio has 27 pro fights and beat Freddie Herman in a March 19 Madison Square Garden prelim. The bout airs on DuMont television.
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IHL rejects ninth team bid in Toledo era
The International Hockey League board of governors rejected an Indianapolis franchise bid yesterday leaving eight teams in the nine year old league. Next season opens October 22 with 28 home and 28 road games per club. Frank Gallagher of Detroit was reelected president and secretary-treasurer.
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International Hockey League
Indianapolis
Milwal
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids
Johnstown
Troy
Cincinnati
Marion
Louisville
Frank Gallagher
Detroit
Fred A. Huber Jr
Basilio Tops Andrews in Tight Card at Canastota
Syracuse report notes Carmen Basilio of Canastota outpointed Al Andrews in a close 10 round bout. In France Charles Colin defeated Serge Barthelemy to claim the French heavyweight title.
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Carmen Basilio
Canastota
al Andrews
Superior
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ST. Nazaire
France
Charles Colin
Serge Barthelemy
Tribe Yankee Set Plays Big House
Cleveland Stadium saw a three day crowd of 143,782 as the New York Yankees hosted the Cleveland Indians. The weekend drew the season’s largest attendance at any ball park with 49,808 Friday for an 11-0 Yankees win, 46,192 Saturday in an 11-8 Yankee victory, and 47,728 Sunday as Cleveland edged New York 4-3.
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Indians
Major Baseball Leaders Named in 1960s Scoring Roster
The season's top hitters and pitchers are listed by league and team. Avila leads Cleveland batters with high run totals while Fox tops Chicago in runs. Minoso and Rivera reach notable RBI and stolen-base marks. Patrolling pitchers include Antonelli with 102 wins and Haddix with 93 strikeouts.
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Minoso
Vernon
Washington
Runnels
Rosen
Cleveland
Jensen
Boston
Rivera
Witching
Reynolds
New York
Turley
Baltimore
Olympic rowers from Navy end era at Syracuse regatta
Six Olympic gold medalists from Navy’s 1952 Helsinki crew closed their careers in the 52nd Intercollegiate Regatta on Onondaga Lake Syracuse. The sailors were Ed Steven Wayne Frye Hank Proctor Jim Dunbar Bill Fields and Dick Murphy. Also noted is Max Mantle cousin of Mickey Mantle starring for McAlester in the Class D Sooner State League as a Yankees farm club affiliate.
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Wayne Frye
Hank Proctor
Jim Dunbar
Bill Fields
Dick Murphy
Mickey Mantle
Max
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Yankees
McArthur Tops Athens in Ohio Valley League Play
New Marshfield beat Middleport 9-7 at home with ace Ray Brooks earning the win after a key double. Racine topology saw a 12-10 win over Reedsville while McArthur added a 10-6 victory over Bees Eagles. Clark highlighted Racine Reedsville slugfest with two triples, two doubles, and a single in five trips. Albany punched Nelsonville 13-4, Ralph Nuzum the winner.
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Reedsville
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Albany
Nelsonville
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Jenkins
Bolt Enters Open Playoff In Insurance City Open
WETHERSFIELD Conn Tommy Bolt and Earl Stewart Jr meet today in an 18 hole playoff for top money in the 15000 Insurance City Open at Wethersfield Country Club. Stewart shot 66 yesterday to lead Bolt who played 71.
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TreState Tennis Tourney Opens
The 55th Tri-State Tennis Tournament opens today at the Cincinnati Tennis Club. Defending champions Tony Trabert and Thelma Long will not defend titles as they compete in Wimbledon. The eight day event aims for a balanced field and crowns new champions by tourney end.
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Alleghenies
Tony Trabert
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Australia
Tribe Takes Q Game Lead
The Indianapolis Indians moved nine games ahead in the American Association after a 5-4 win over Toledo. Columbus swept Minneapolis, with a six-run eighth in the opener and Jim Kirk going the distance in game two, while Charleston halted a 13-game skid with a pair of wins.
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St. Paul Saints
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Kansas City
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Ben Down
Jim Kirk
Newhouser Guides Indians Past Yankees 4-3 in Relief
Prince Hal Newhouser earned his third win of 1954 with six relief innings, limiting the New York Yankees to four hits and two runs. Dave Philley and Westlake homered for Cleveland, while Yogi Berra connected for the Yankees. Hank Bauer added a run as Whitey Ford left after a three run sixth inning rally. Bob Lemon exited early with a sacroiliac strain but is expected to recover for his next start.
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Top Netters Meet Today at Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Wimbledon hosts eight top amateurs in a tense quarterfinal stage as Tony Trabert faces Mervyn Rose and Ken Rosewall clashes with Lewis Hoad looming. Defending champ Vic Seixas battles Jackie Brichant while Budge Patty meets Seixas in a high stakes night. Womens action has Maureen Connolly up against Angela Buxton.
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Little Mo) Connolly
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Seeing Hard Way at Richmond Team House
Richard Ashworth 9 tried to reach the Richmond Virginians in an International League game against Ottawa. With no money he climbed the left field fence but snagged his leg on a wire. He received emergency care and was given a box seat by Dr E E Haddock, the team physician who is also Richmond mayor.
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Richard Ashworth
Richmond Virginians
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E. E. Haddock
Five Teams Battle For First Place By July Fourth
Five major league teams vie for first place as July Fourth looms, a traditional championship date. The Giants lead the Dodgers by one game in the NL with a pivotal series at the Polo Grounds, while the Indians hold a slim edge over the White Sox in the AL as both chase division lead. The Yankees, Senators, and others contend in tight races amid weekend and upcoming series.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From The Weekend
Standings show New York 3 Chicago 2 Brooklyn 8 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 4 2 Milwaukee 3 1 Cincinnati 9 3 Pittsburgh 0 4 Saturdays results list New York 6 Chicago 4 Brooklyn 7 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 10 Milwaukee 3 Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 3 Tuesdays schedule includes Brooklyn at New York 7 15 p m Philadelphia at Pittsburgh 7 30 p m St Louis at Cincinnati 8 p m Chicago at Milwaukee 9 p m
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Baseball standings and schedule for two leagues
Club WCL standings show Cleveland leading with 46 wins and Chicago at 45. Monday and Saturday games list scores including New York 11 over Cleveland 9 and Baltimore 5, Philadelphia 4. WOL league table has Indianapolis 48 25 and St Paul 33 33 at mid table with upcoming Columbus at St Paul and Louisville at Indianapolis results noted.
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Kryhoski Drives Orioles Past Phillies In Twin Games
Baltimore Orioles win 4-3 and 3-2 over Philadelphia as Dick Kryhoski hits winning runs in the 11th and 9th innings extending his hitting streak to 18 games. Ha Newhouser relieves Lemon and earns 4-3 win for Indians over the Yankees. Jack George from the Philadelphia Warriors switches to baseball with Lancaster in the Class B Piedmont League.
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Reds blank Pirates 9-0 in opener of Detroit charity game
Cincinnati pitcher Corky Valentine blanked Pittsburgh 9-0 in the first game at Detroit while the Pirates won the nightcap 4-3 in the ninth. Valentine improved to seven wins in 13 decisions as Cincinnati stays tied for fifth place on the Eastern trip with St. Louis.
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Peabody golfer wins national women’s college title
Nancy Reed of George Peabody College Nashville defeated Pat Lesser of Seattle University 1 up on the 19th hole to win the 10th annual women’s national collegiate golf championship in Greensboro.
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George Peabody College
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Seattle University
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