Ulrich Fires 60 to Tie PGA Record at Virginia Beach
Wally Ulrich of Austin shot a 60 in the second round of the Virginia Beach Open at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club to join Ted Kroll Al Brosch and Bill Nary as the only players to card 60 in PGA history. He had four birdies and an eagle, nearly broke the all time mark on the 18th, and finished 36 holes at 131 tied with Pete Cooper and George Fazio. Bolt led with 126. Shelley Mayfield was a shot back at 129 in second place. Ulrich, joined by his wife and two children, turns pro after Carleton College and later won the National Intercollegiate.
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Carleton College
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Recreation Tennis Play to Open Monday
The Park and Recreation tennis program opens at the Athletic Field courts on Monday June 14 announced by Art Hass instructor. Players 10 11 and 12 report 1 15 p m while those 13 and older meet at 3 p m. Signups available Monday and sessions move to mornings after June 21.
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Chiefs Ex Manager Hero of 4-3 Victory
Virl Minnis returned from release as Grand Forks manager to join the Chiefs lineup and delivered a game winning single in the ninth to beat Fargo Moorhead 4-3. Superior rallied with seven runs in the eighth and ninth to defeat Eau Claire 12-8, while St Cloud edged Duluth 8-2 and Aber deen Winnipeg game was postponed. Duluth dropped its ninth straight after a four game sweep by St Cloud Rox.
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Charlie Fox
Jess Rogers
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Giardello Defeats Jones In Tight Middleweight Bout
Joey Giardello edges Bobby Jones 5-4-1 on all three official scores and AP, in a bout that saw Giardello surge early then fade, Jones press the finish, and both fighters vow a future title shot versus Bobo Olson for the middleweight crown.
Trojans Bid for 6th Title
Southern California eyes a sixth consecutive NCAA track crown as 375 athletes from 92 schools compete in twilight preliminaries at Ferry Field. Finals Saturday at 12 30 p m with USC's 20 man squad, led by Jess Mortensen, favored to double rival scores amid mid eighty weather and possible thunderstorms.
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Ellsworth Vines Captures 1954 California Open Golf Title
Ellsworth Vines, the former world tennis champion, won the 1954 California Open at Fort Washington Golf Course in Fresno with a decisive score. His victory marks a notable cross sport triumph in professional golf.
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Six-player swap boosts three major league clubs
In a three-team trade the Chicago White Sox acquired Morrie Martin and Ed McGhee, Philadelphia Athletics gained John Sonny Dixon Al Sima Bill Wilson and $20 000, while the Washington Senators received Constantine Gus Keriazakos and $60 000 plus $20 000. Lane hailed Martins potential to push the Sox toward the pennant.
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Michigan State Rollins Clash Seen As Undefeated Showdown
In Omaha Michigan State and Rollins College meet in a feature NCAA World Series game as the two remaining undefeated teams. MSU seeks victory with Bud Erickson on the mound while Rollins leans to Bob Leader or Don Tasucher.
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Stock Car Meet Slated Here June 20
Austin hosts a 100-lap late model stock car race at Mower County Fairgrounds on June 20 with entries including 1954 models and multiple 1952 1953 cars. IA C sanctioning, $2,000 prize, time trials at 2 p.m., race at 2:30 p.m., Frank Winkley of Austin Racing Inc. in charge.
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Schoonmaker Wins Narrow Bout in San Diego
In San Diego Cecil Schoonmaker, 122 pounds from Los Angeles, outpointed Doug Medley, 125 pounds from San Diego, in a close over ten rounds.
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Yanks Edge White Sox 3-2 Move Within Three Games
The Yankees shaded the Chicago White Sox 3-2 to close within three games of the league lead as Brooklyn topped Cincinnati 10-8 and Cleveland beat Boston 6-2. Irv Noren drove in the deciding run in the eighth inning.
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Charles Previews Title Fight With Marciano
Ezzard Charles at Kutsher's Country Club predicts victory and dominance as he bids to reclaim the heavyweight title from Rocky Marciano. He trains steadily at 191 pounds and foresees stopping Marciano if he lands a solid punch.
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Marciano
Hogan Plays Round Today Before Open Defense
Ben Hogan tees off at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield New Jersey as part of National Golf Day ahead of next Thursday’s U S Open defense. He aims to top a field of about 125000 amateurs while matching shots from a postponed previous round and eyeing Nixon’s 72 and Colorado Governor Thornton’s 71.
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Lansing Corners Defeats Merchants in Exhibition Softball
Lansing Corners defeated the Austin Merchants of the Commercial League 4-3 in an exhibition game at the Athletic Field. Prigge and Helland held the Merchants to three hits while Lansing Corners plated the decisive run in the seventh on two errors and a Bill Hardy single. D Kroening led the offense with two singles in three trips. Lansing Corners vs Rochester Eagles follows at 8 p m.
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Austin Merchants
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Prigge
Notre Dame Coach Fischer Remembers Brennan Teammate
Bill Fischer, long time Notre Dame line coach, played four years with head coach Terry Brennan from 1945 to 1948 and served as captain of the 1948 team.
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Notre Dame
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Fischer
Record Field to Gallop in Rich Belmont
Belmont Park hosts the 86th Belmont Stakes with a 14 three year olds field led by Riverina and High Gun entry, King Ranch connections, and odds 5-2 for Riverina 3-1 Correlation 5-1 Porterhouse 6-1 Fisherman 8-1 War of Roses. The event offers 126100 gross with 90000 to the winner and CBS coverage from 3 30 to 4 p m EST.
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O Brien Sets Shot Record in Los Angeles Meet
Parry O'Brien topped a field of the world’s top milers by throwing the 16 pound shot 60 feet 10 inches. Wes Santee won the featured mile in 4 00.7, ahead of Josy Barthel, with a strong late surge. O'Brien opened with warmups before posting a series of 60 foot plus throws ending at 60-10.
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Josy Barthel
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Indians Split but Increase AA Lead on Friday Night
The Indianapolis Indians split a doubleheader with Toledo but extended their American Association lead to seven games as rivals faltered. They shut out Toledo 2 0 in the opener behind Herb Score two hitters. Toledo won the second 4 3. Charleston beat St Paul in 12 innings 5 4, Louisville lost 6 1 to Kansas City, Columbus beat Minneapolis 8 7, while St Paul’s Walt Moryn homered twice in a 12th inning win attempt.
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Lighted Field Dedication At St Ansgar With Inaugural Games
St Ansgar dedicates a new lighted baseball field Sunday night with a North Central League game at 8 p m. Sherwin Kittleson and Mayor Wilmer Dieterich lead the ceremonies. Peewees face Midgets at 6 45 p m an exhibition. Afternoon matchups include Stacyville at Johnsburg Lyle at Meyer Adams at Little Cedar Cedar Valley League games Ramsey at Rose Creek Oakland at Sargeant Waltham at Red Oak and Lansing at Brownsdale all 2 30 p m.
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Rollers and Electrics Win League Games
The Rollers beat Holy Cross 14 9 at the Athletic Field Friday night as six runs in the sixth inning turned the game. Nelson and Sack homered for the Rollers who had 14 hits off Lingbeck, who hit a three run homer for Holy Cross. Holy Cross led 9 8 before the decisive sixth. Austin Electrics topped Sun Life 11 7 behind Pratt eight hits. A six run rally fueled the win. Next Tuesday June 15 Holy Cross meets the Electrics Robbins faces the Merchants and Rollers play the Queens Men.
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Sack
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Lincoln, Omaha clash reshapes Western League standings
Omaha shut out Lincoln 7-0 to push Lincoln from second place in the Western League flag race. Des Moines moved to second with an 88 draw against Sioux City after seven innings due to rain. Pueblo outscored Wichita 84 in 11 innings to pull two games ahead of the Indians. Denver beat Colorado Springs 12-3 to win the series and stay atop the standings.
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