Negro runners shine but AAU tour picks miss some stars
Over the weekend George Bowen and Morgan State sprinters proved themselves among the nation's best in short distances. The AAU national team selection for international tours faced a racial divide, as white athletes dominated the picks for South Africa and other stops, leaving standout Black runners like Bow en and Whitfield on the outside. Jim Golli and Jim Fuchs set records in sprints and throws, while Gordien and Dick Aulesey also starred as they prepare for Finland Sweden and Africa tours.
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Veterans lead 1950 National PGA matchups at Scioto
In Columbus the $40 000 National PGA tourney at Scioto Country Club features older pros advancing to the semi finals with Henry Picard Henry Williams Chandler Harper and Jimmy Demaret among the favorites as Palmar is toppled 10 and 8 by Picard in a lopsided quarterfinal.
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Cards extend lead with double win over Sioux City in western league
Omaha tops Sioux City 1-0 and 5-3 to push five games clear in pennant chase as 11,240 attend the Soo series opener. Denver-Pueblo split. Denver pitchers hold key wins. Des Moines outhits Lincoln 6-1. Wichita 4 Colorado Springs 4 in 12 innings.
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Spencer Edges Audubon 2 1 In Pitching Duel
Audubon Dick Bixby scored the first Spencer run with a two base hit in the third. In the sixth he drew a walk and scored on Burgess’s fly. Audubon had a third inning rally on two walks and two errors. Estherville visits Tuesday. Audubon hosts Schaller tonight.
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Demaret edges Gafford in tense 18th hole finish
Douglas of Wilmington Delaware 1 up, Demaret over Ray Gafford of Dallas 4. Harper posts a 1 up win over Lloyd Mangram, the peoples choice, with a hot putter.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
Major leagues overview with standings for National and American Leagues. Teams listed include Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis Boston Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati and details on yesterday results and upcoming games with times.
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Marion Leads NL Shortstop in All Star Vote
Marty Marion the St. Louis shortstop tops the National League starting shortstop poll ahead of Pee Wee Reese as fans cast ballots for the 17th annual All Star game to be held at Comiskey Park on July 11. Reese has 381,604 votes to Marion’s 334,947 with Kell Williams Robinson Musial and Williams among other top vote getters.
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Pirates blast Brooklyn 16-11 behind Kiner's three homers
Ralph Kiner powered the Pirates with two three-run homers and a triple double and single while driving in eight runs in a 16-11 win over Brooklyn. Vern Bickford led the Braves to a 4-0 shutout over St. Louis with five hits allowed. Take it easy on the road.
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Struble Murls Behto41 Triumph Over Omaza
Struble Murls Behto41 won 4-1 as Kenny Struble struck out four and allowed seven safeties off Cahow and Novacek. Joe Mackom and Harry Noblitt produced key extra-base hits for B and H, while Gene Nedbitt opened scoring with a triple. Omaha’s sole run came in the seventh on Ehle’s triple and Hunt’s double.
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Major League Leaders Summary One
National League batting leaders include Robinson Brooklyn at .369 and Musial St Louis at .351. Key stat leaders feature Jethroe Boston with 53 runs and Kiner Pittsburgh with 54 RBIs. Other top marks: Robinson 82 hits and 23 doubles. Musial 6 triples. Snider Campanella tied for 14 homers. Jethroe 5 stolen bases. Pitching leaders show Spahn Boston 88 strikeouts and Newcombe Brooklyn 98.
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Atlantic Players On Blair Team
The Kelly Ryan Farm Equipment company softball team of Blair Nebraska is booked at Massena next Thursday. Deb King of Atlantic is manager of the club which has won six and lost none in the city league and has won two out-of-town games. Rob Pigsley of Atlantic has pitched the club to all the wins.
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Neville Shuts Out Indianapolis In Six Innings
The Indianapolis Indians split a doubleheader with Toledo yesterday, losing the opener 2 0 after Ed Neville pitched most of the first game and Toledo tacked on a 16th inning run. Louisville swept Columbus 7 1 and 7 2 as Hank Workman homered for KC.
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31 More Homers in Yesterday's
Baseball fans see a homer barrage as 111 homers sail in four days with 31 in yesterday's games. Ralph Kiner Hank Sauer Lerry Deby Ray Boone Eddie Joest et al hit two each. Hoot Evers three-run shot powered the Tigers past the Yankees 6 3 in the nightcap. DiMaggio Bauer fueled the Yankees in an 8 2 opener win. Tigers stay three games ahead in the AL.
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Doubleheader wins spark early baseball action across leagues
Baseball results show Washington stopping the Mleviland muri dians 6-3 after a 7-6 opener. Boston Red Sox sweep St. Louis 11-5 and 8-2. Philadelphia Athletics beat Chicago White Sox 13-4 in second game. Phils creep within a half game of the Dodgers after a twin bill split with Chicago. Vern Bickford shut out St. Louis 4-0. Reds sweep Giants 6-3 and 6-4. Ashburn drives in winner for Phillies in ninth against Rush. Blackwell and Smith also win for their teams in other games.
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Didrikson Zaharias Wins Women’s Western Open Again
Babe Didrikson Zaharias burst to victory with a blistering four under par stretch at the Women’s Western Open. She defeated Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio by 4 and 3 to claim the championship for the fourth time. Her win cements her position as the dominant force in women’s golf.
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Four Birdies Turn Medal Score at Cherry Hills
Gideage and his group posted a three under par 71 on the Cherry Hills course. He built a four up margin with four birdies and five pars on the second nine Saturday morning, achieving the richest medal score yet reported in the tournament.
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Earling Tops Westphalia to Lead Northern Division
Earling edged Westphalia 9-8 to seize undisputed northern division lead in the Town Western league. A ninth inning rally broke a 4 1 deficit as Peter Smith and teammates drove in key runs. Elk Horn beat Kirkman 15-2, while Kimbalston defeated Minden 3-1 to stay within reach.
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Oakmont to host 1961 PGA Championship in June
Historic Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, selected to stage the 1961 PGA Championship. The Dapper Dan Club of Pittsburgh will sponsor the event from June 28 to July 4, offering a record $45,000 prize list.
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