Mike Krak on the road for top golf money in 1955
Mike Krak 21 from Louisville pursues a $106 009 payoff to become golf's leading money winner of 1955 after tying for first at 66 in 19 holes with Bob Rosburg and Gene Littler in the world tourney. Littler and Rosburg sit near the top in earnings as Krak seeks major breakthrough following a British Open penalty.
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Chicago
Mike Krak
Krak
Lousville
Tom O'Shanter
Bob Rosburg
Gene Little
Littler
Rosburg
Baseball Leaders Campanella Ashburn and Snider Reach High Averages
In the National League leaders list Campanella and Ashburn post strong batting marks with 328 and .329 clips. Kniczewski notches 320, Snider hits .396, Post contributes .458 with 142 runs batted in and 312 total bases for Cinci and Bhiyn.
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Post
Browns 12-Point Favorites for All-Star Game at Soldier Field
The 1955 College All-Stars, guided by pro tutors for the first time, were 12 point underdogs to the Cleveland Browns in the 22nd annual Friday night game at Soldier Field. An anticipated crowd of 75,000 and about $100,000 gross receipts were expected from gate plus television and radio, matching the 1954 record. Curly Lambeau led the coaching staff with Steve Owen, Hank Anderson, and Hampton Poole assisting.
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ED Sainsbury
Chicago
Midget Autos To Race Saturday Night in Channelview
Promoter M. B. Ayers expects a large field from Houston San Antonio El Paso and Albuquerque for a 100 lap midget auto card at Channelview Saturday night led by Buddy Rackley and Speedy Matheny. The program features a d lop feature three heats two semifinals and a strong roster including A J Foyt Jr Johnny Schire and others.
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Channelview
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Dallas
al Yed Parker
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Babe Nidrickson Zaharias in Good Spirits in Galveston
Babe Didrikson Zaharias remains in good spirits at John Sealy Hospital Galveston suffering from recurrences of rectal cancer. She spends hours watching television and visiting with her husband as her condition is reported during a period of rest and cautious optimism.
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Babe Nidrickson Zaharias
John Sealy Hospital
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