Thomson wins Texas International in sudden death playoff
Peter Thomson of Britain captains a dramatic late surge for a course record 7-under 277 tying Cary Middlecoff and Gene Littler for first with 72 holes. In a playoff Thomson edges Littler for the title and the $14,000 first prize at the Texas International Golf Open.
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Texas International Golf
Dallas
Britain
Cary Middlecoff
Gene Littler
Littler
Chirdie
Middlecoff
Middlecott
Thomson Onan
Middlecast
West, Akers And Hurt On Southern Cage Team In All-Star Contest
West Virginia high school seniors will face off in the North-South all star game. Notable players include Jerry West of East Bank Willie Akers of Mullens and Howard Hurt of Beckley on the North squad coached by Tony Folio. The event precedes the West Virginia Kentucky game in Williamson with twelve Mountain State players in the North and South rosters.
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Akers
Hurt
Southern Cage
Williamson
West Virginia
Tony Gentile
Jerry West
East Bank
Willie, Akers
Mullens
Howard Hurt
O.P. Hatfield
Carl Johnn
Mickey Neal
Im Napier
Cardinals Sell Hurler Max Surkont For Cash
The St. Louis Cardinals sold pitcher Max Surkont to San Francisco of the Pacific Coast League in a straight cash deal. The amount of money involved was not announced.
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ST. Louis
St. Cardinals
Max Surkont
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Standings And Schedule From A 1964 American League
The standings show Cleveland leading with 21 21 500, Baltimore 20 24 455, Kansas City 17 25 405. Yesterday Cleveland beat Washington 7-4 while Chicago topped Baltimore 13-4. Tonight’s games feature Kansas City at New York, Chicago at Washington, Cleveland at Baltimore, and Detroit at Boston with listed pitchers.
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Ceveland
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Baltimore
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Washington Chicago
Kretlow
Bucks
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Staley
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Moore
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Brooklyn
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Craig
Pigh
Friend
Hacker
Hearn
Jackson
Ines Mons
Nux
Snead Heads Round Robin as Newcomers Compete at Wykagyl
Sam Snead seeks a fifth victory in the Round Robin tournament opening at the Wykagyl Club. The 42 year old star leads a field of young players and veterans, many who began as caddies or early tour players, in a closed event that showcases top names and rising challengers.
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New York
Sam Snead
Wykagyl Club
hill-Dilly
Sam
Cincinnati
Kenwood Club
Gene Sarazen
Mangrum
Bobby Locke
Locke
Henry Cotton
Pred Haas
Tommy Bolt
Bobby
Jackie Burke
Doug Ford
Gene Littler
Billy Maxwell
Pred Hawkins
Art Wall
Don Finsterwald
Sammy
Boston
Wykagyl
Kuenn Fueling Tigers Surge In AL Standings
Detroit shortstop Harvey Kuenn is credited for the Tigers six straight wins boosting them to a .500 mark. The piece notes Kuenn’s batting rise to .316 and his role in lifting Detroit’s offense alongside teammates Charley Maxwell and Mickey Vernon as they chase league leaders while Mantle and Repulski pace the majors.
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New York
Detroit
Harvey Kuenn
Tigers
Cade
Biss
Auecnnn Nas NJ
Bil
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
St. Louis
Rip Repulski
Charley Maxwell
Mickey Vernon
Boston
Vernon
Chicago
Sherm Lollar
Kuenn
Repulski
Pttsburgh
Long
Ken Boyer
RBI
Rip
U S Curtis Cup Team Gets In Good Practice
In Sandwich England on June 4 America’s Curtis Cup squad faces rough conditions as they train for the defense of the cup on Prince’s course. Mrs Harrison F Flippin notes only two players have British experience and this weather will sharpen their readiness. Barbara Romack and Polly Riley are the experienced players among the team.
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America
Captaia
Harrison F. Flippin
Merion
Philadelphia
Britain
United States
Barbara Romack
Sacramento
Calif
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Landy Says U S Runners Fail Daily Training
Melbourne June 4 John Landy asserts no American will win the Melbourne Olympic 1500 or 5000 meters while noting most potential U S athletes could medal. He blames insufficient daily running routines citing American life factors and early retirement around age twenty five.
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John Landy
Melbourne Herald
Miler
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United States
Buffalo Evening News Sports Editor Dies
Robert C. Stedler, 75, sports editor emeritus of the Buffalo Evening News, collapsed and died on Main Street. He organized and was the first president of the Class D Pony Baseball League.
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N. Y
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Buffalo Evening News
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Stedler
Indians blank Senators 7 0 in strong nine from Garcia
Cleveland pitcher Miké Garcia struck out 12 and allowed seven safeties as the Indians routed the Washington Senators 7 0. Earl Averill and Jim Busby homered and Vic Wertz added a bases clearing double to power the Cleveland attack. Garcia allowed only two runners to reach third and earned his fourth win of the season while Pedro Ramos took the loss for Washington.
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Miké Garcia
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Cincinnati Beats Phillies 8-2 to secure first nine-inning win
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 8-2 as Ed Bailey hit a three-run homer in the sixth and Willie Jones and Del Ennis produced late threats. The Phillies stranded five hits, while Cincinnati pitcher pitched a complete game, holding Philadelphia to five hits.
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Tn Laat
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Fowler
Ie Ashburn
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del Ennis
Frank Baumbholtz
Elmer Vale
Willie Jones
Ted Kluszewski
Endin Heefpms
Crndswarth Ashburn
Robinsons
Archie Moore aims for light heavyweight limit with ease
Moore's manager Charley Johnston predicted the champion would weigh 174 pounds at the June 5 weigh in before defending the title against Yolande Pompey in a 15 round bout at Harringay Arena. Johnston cited Moore's weight program and meals after the weigh in as key to victory.
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Archie Moore
Yolande Pompey
Trinidad
Harringay Arena
Archie
Charley Johnston
Moore
Pompey
Rocky Marciano
Britain
Marciano
Marlborough
Freddie Mills
Williams Jumbo Rumor: Williams Says He Is Washed Up
Sore footed Ted Williams, irked by his Boston Red Sox form, joked he was washed up after a 7 4 loss to Kansas City. He later said he was clowning, insisting retirement is not in his plans and vowing to keep hitting.
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Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
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Boston Traveler
Tom Monahan
Kansas City Athletics
George Sullivan
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Patriot Ledger
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Sullivan
Red Sox
Benham Named Columbia Athlete Of The Year
Claude Benham 21 year old Portsmouth Virginia quarterback and second baseman was named Columbia University's athlete of the year by a six member committee. The junior and pre medical student was elected baseball team captain and led the team with a .327 batting average while ranked nation’s No 2 college football passer. Other captains elected include Earl McFarland from Alexandria Virginia in tennis.
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