Par-for-par winning streak mocks golf tours
The Fahlstaff note reveals that every pro tourney last year was won by a player who shot par. It questions whether par is enough to clinch titles as pros dominate the field. It also notes the Indianapolis 500 once shortened to 200 miles in 1916 to keep spectator interest alive.
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Mets
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
St. Louis
Jack Marshall retires after a lifetime covering sports
Jack Marshall a longtime Western Union Morse operator and sports writer retired at 65 after fifty years in the press tents and telegraphy. He covered football basketball baseball ice hockey track golf tennis and more across Texas, recalling landmark games and figures from Notre Dame SMU to the Cotton Bowl and the Dallas ballpark fire.
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Western Union
Jack Marshall
Sherman
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Desdemona
Abilene
Breckenridge
Port Arthur
Waco
Dallas
Joe Gardner
Frank Frisch
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Fort Worth
Notre Dame
Kyle Rote
SMU
Doak Walker
Jim Kreps
Dizzy Dean
J. Walter Morris
Walter Salm
Wichita Falls
Ziggy Sears
Texas
Ise
Gordon McLendon
Linsey Nelson
Jerry Doggett
Hoeven
Je Tayes
Raiders Sign Up Reback Hagberg In Shock Trade
Oakland Raiders of the American Football League announced today the signing of Hagberg former Unisi Maeschie Lind and Rose Pow joins the roster as part of a major shakeup.
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Unisi Maeschie Lind
Astros Top Cincinnati 8-3 Behind Staub Big Night
Houston defeated Cincinnati 8-3 as Rusty Staub drove in four, including a second inning homer and a sacrifice fly. Staub's two RBIs set the pace, with Brand adding key hits and Nottebart earning the win despite a ninth inning challenge.
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Houston
Rusty Staub
Staub
John Bateman
Ron Brand
Astros
Brand
Don Nottebart
Galena Park Yellow Jackets Clinch Regional Bid 2-0
Galena Park defeats Port Arthur 2-0 as Rene Courville limits PA to one hit and Galena rides timely scoring to another district 12-44 championship berth. Centerfielder Larry Earnest drives in the opening run in the second, with Bill Fleming delivering a key double for the second run. Port Arthur’s Dad Hardin doubles and Gary Carrall singles but the Jackets hold on to advance toward Westbury in regional play.
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Russell Serafin
Courville
Don Kasper
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Larry Davis
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Galena Aurek
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Rutledge
Earnest
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Kasper
Galena Jackets
Stargrad
Seminary
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Serafin
Bill Fleming
Byran Barber
Giants Beat Eagles as Cards End Dodgers Streak 1-0
In Little League action the Cardinals forced a 1-0 win over the Oilers, ending their five game run. Rudy Lambert reached on an error and scored in the third inning for the game's lone run as Giants beat Eagles in East League play.
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Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
Readout of leading batting averages runs and other categories from both leagues. Names include Horten Cavallnio Green Merc AULTEe Mantilla McAuliffe Colavito Harton Gentile Hew cor Washington and others with at bats, runs, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Also lists leaders Coles Hose McCovey Pinson Clemente Mas, with team affiliations and counts.
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All Track Fans Allowed One More Look At Snell
AP report describes late track event action featuring Snell with peers and officials. unclear fragments reference Matar Peer Srehi and Caminita meet, with competition at Wes sniffed and fresh ton.
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Swc Cof Champ ions Amateurs In Houston
A garbled report notes competition at Houston with mentions of players and scores. It references a tennis or golf context with a contestant possibly losing focus and the event adjusting scores or cuts after the second round. Key names and specifics are unreadable or corrupted.
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