Oddities in Sports Facts and Size Limits
This piece notes various sports trivia from Honus Wagner to golf heights. It states footballs now use cowhide, comments on Pro golfers typically standing 6 feet or shorter, and cites players like Palmer Player Littler and Snead with their heights. It preserves a quirky, period voice.
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Palmer
Sii
Gary Player
Gene Littler
Tack Wicklaus
Billy Casper
Sammy Snead
Ben Hogan
NCAA vs AAU feud clouds U.S. track prospects
The piece recounts a bitter dispute between the NCAA and the AAU over control of amateur track in the United States. It notes injuries and illness among athletes tied to tour involvement, NCAA criticism of AAU expenses, and the push for Olympic sanctioning authority. It concludes Congress may intervene to harmonize or replace the conflicting bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCSA
AAU
Russia
America
NCAA
Eit
Picagunish
Collegiate Association
Lee Stinley
Brutus Hamillto
Randy Matson
Texas A&m
Matson
U.S
Ameri
C. Matson
Wichita
Randy
Olympic Committee
Congress
Oilers Ex display halves time Trull Blanda duel at Rice
Houston eyes Saturday home exhibition against Boston with Don Trull replacing George Blanda at QB in mid quarters. Trull has been sharper in two preseason games, completing 32 of 62 passes for 262 yards and three touchdowns, while Blanda at 37 has 8 of 25 for 151 yards and one TD. News notes include Sam Weir and Norman Evans shining on defense and offense during the early Houston improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Bones Taylor
Don
Trull
Houston Oilers
Boston Patriots
Rice Stadium
Taylor
George Blanda
Blanda
Baylor
Jack
Spikes
Norman Evans
TCU
New York Jets
Buffalo
Boston
Bills
Jets
Oilers
New York
Dorns
Saph
Ode Burrell
Sid Blanks
Blanks
Patriots
San Diego Chargers
Little Rock
Ark
Don Floyd
Jim Hayes
Sammy Weir
Alexan
Mudcat and Kitty Make Sam Pretty Twins Sweep Tigers
Pirates of the Twins' pitching mix shines as Mudcat Grant throws a five hitter for an 8-3 win over Detroit, and Jim Kaat completes the sweep with a two run two hitter. Mele’s club boosts its AL lead to 8 3 games. Grant earns his 16th win, while Kaat posts his 12th. NYY beats LA, BOS defeats Baltimore in the day’s AL action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Bock
Associated Press Sports Wier
Spahn
Sam
Minnesota Twin
Mudcat
Kitty
Jim Grant
Twins
Detroit Tigers
Jim Kaat
Minnesota
Ager Mele
Grant
Mele
Johnny Sain
Boston Braves
Kaat
New York
Los Angeles
Boston
Baltimore
Pro-Am Play Set Monday At Goose Creek Country Club
About 50 Baytown golfers will compete in a pro am at Goose Creek Country Club Monday at noon. Professionals from Texas Gulf Coast team with GCCC members. Baytown pro Jack Shelton says 50 members are needed and registration is at the pro shop. Entry fee seven dollars and fifty cents. Play will begin on a scheduled basis for both entry groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Goose Creek Country Club
Ebeolé
Texas Gulf Coast
Gccc
Jack Shelton
Shelton
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American Legion Hall
Crosby, Texas
Crosby Post
Gene Thomas
Gil Baca
Happy Country Boys
Ait
Wiha
Bob Blackladge
Crestliner Boats
Mercury Motors
Houston Oiler
Port Haven Marina, Inc
P.O. Box
la Porta
Porte-Baytown Tunnel
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