Golfcrest Stages First Annual Golf Four Ball Tourney
Golfcrest Country Club in Houston plans its first annual four ball tournament to be played September 18 and 19 on its 18 hole course. Qualifying for championship and first flights begins September 17 with the lowest 32 teams advancing. Four flights, partners chosen by contestants, entry must be filed as a team with the club. Fee is $15 per person, deadline September 12.
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Texas League Baseball Standings and Results
The Texas League standings show Shreveport leading with an 86 65 record and 4 5 game margin over Oklahoma City. Houston and Fort Worth trail, with Beaumont and Dallas at lower spots. Monday results include Tulsa 4 Oklahoma City 1. Fort Worth 7 Dallas 4. Shreveport 7 San Antonio 6. Houston 8 Beaumont 4. Tuesday schedule lists Tulsa at Dallas Fort Worth at Oklahoma City Shreveport at Houston and Beaumont at San Antonio.
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Ninety Plus Weather Tests Ganders Ahead of Opener
The Ganders endured a brutal two hour workout in July heat with about 100 spectators watching. Bill Summers hobbles from a knee injury while teammates push through drills and scrimmage plans shift earlier than scheduled as Lamar Redskings prep. coaches review Lamar Baytown wars and assess offensive and defensive schemes.
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Fake of the Universe disrupts football play on campus
A reporter describes an experimental football maneuver dubbed the Fake of the Universe by coach Robert B Leb coaching staff. The stunt, intended to revolutionize play, ends with a startling visual as a defender tripping a halfback and his pants come down. The piece notes the move as controversial and questions its future in the sport.
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Lopez Has Top Hurlers Ready To Go
NEW YORK August 31 UP Ju liant A Lopez picked his three best pitchers to face the Yankees Tuesday in a show down series in which he thinks his Indians will wrap up the 1954 American League pennant They now lead the Yankees by 412 games Early Wynn goes in the first game Mike Garcia in the second and Bob Lemon in the third Don Moss well rested ready if needed and others on the staff eager to get in action
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Deer Bulldog Fracas Looms in South Channel Clash
Between La Porte and Deer Park the Bulldogs and Deers brace for a Week 1 showdown to crown the South Channel champion of 1964 in La Porte. Coaches Hughes and Akin push early workouts, camera sessions, and sharp calisthenics as last preparations begin for a heated opener.
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Antonelli and Thomson Shine in Giants Dodgers Rally
Giants ace Antonelli pitched a four hitter to beat the Cardinals in St Louis as Thomson kept hammering the Dodgers. The 20 game winner milestone marked a historic milestone for the Giants, while Cleveland opened a three game set with New York after routing Boston.
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Gavilan Prepares For Saxton Title Defense In Silence
In Philadelphia Kid Gavilan readies for Wednesday's welterweight title clash with Johnny Saxton. Camp hushes all practice, no mambo steps, no music, even the record player tucked away. Reporter notes the unusual quiet recalls Times Square New Year’s Eve without sound.
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Gavilan aims at 147 title with Reed training camp
Oscar Fraley notes Gavilan plans a precise return to 147 pounds after a five month layoff spent touring Cuba with a musician banner. Mundito Medina, Reed’s trainer, says Reed must sharpen for Saxton to gain another title shot while Gavilan braces to defend against Layton of New York in a focused, injury-healed campaign.
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Harmon 73 tops Houston junior golf qualifying
Raytown's Don Harmon fired a one under par 35 on the front, but Houston's Tom Driscoll matched par and won medalist honors with a 73 at Memorial Park in Houston. Harmon led the front but slipped back on the back nine to finish one over par 73 and advance to Tuesday’s match against Huser after Driscoll’s 73 secured medalist status.
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Missions Battle Fort Worth For Playoff Spot
San Antonio and Fort Worth fight for the final playoff berth in the Texas League. San Antonio won five straight before a 7 to loss to Shreveport while Fort Worth beat Dallas 7 to 1 to pull within one game of the Missions. Fort Worth has four games left with Oklahoma City and Tulsa, while San Antonio faces Beaumont and Houston at home. Houston beat Beaumont 8 to 4 and Tulsa defeated Oklahoma City 4 to 1 as Norman Camp earned a six hitter for Tulsa. Shreveport’s John Andre claimed his 71st win, while Frank Kellert and Buzz Clarkson totaled 48 homers apiece for their teams. Shreveport catcher J W Jones was injured after a line drive.
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Sixteen Teams Remain in Wichita NBC Tournament
In Wichita Kansas August 31 sixtee n of twenty starting teams remain and two more will be cut Tuesday night heading into the eighth annual NBC event. Top games feature Wichita Beenie Bombers Merced Peps Springfield Plymouth Oil Ren Wichita Hoeing and Merced headlining a split program while Co lumbus Beulah Park Jockey Club and Colton Kings face eliminations along with Sparklers Electric Boats. Sinton edged Springfield 125 to 1 25 Monday night to knock Casa Grande from contention.
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Kid Gavilan to defend welter title vs Saxton on TV
Philadelphia boxing scene centers on a planned welterweight title defense by Kid Gavilan against Johnny Saxton at Connie Mack Stadium. A $40,000 guaranteed purse reportedly motivates the bout, with TV and gate money to be split after the guarantee. Gavilan expected to earn 4 percent of revenues. Saxton to receive 26 percent. A rough $55,000 gate would cover the guarantees, with both camps negotiating terms. The 80 to 5 odds favored Gavilan, and Philadelphia insiders question the deal’s public clarity and management.
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Tony Trabert Favored In U.S. Singles at Forest Hills
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati, pressed by a comeback timetable, was a strong favorite to reach the fourth round at the U.S. Singles championship in Forest Hills. He faces Lorre Main of Canada, a ninth seed, with the winner advancing.
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