Two Top Golfers Blast Turf Setup
New York June 4 Joe Dey executive director of the USGA defended Open qualifying rules as fair and based on current ability. veteran Jimmy Demaret Claude Harmon criticized the process calling it stupid and ridiculous and suggested a boycott if top pros stay away. Dey said Open spots go to top 10 or sectional qualifiers with emphasis on present performance.
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Jayne Mansfield Stars in Her First Bad Girl Role
The Girl Can't Help It star Jayne Mansfield appears in a bold early screen depiction as a temptress in a new film role.
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Al Lopez Exalts White Sox Fastest Club In The League
Al Lopez describes managing the White Sox as directing a quick team with Rivera at first Landis in right Minoso left Doby center Fox second Aparicio short and Lollar at catcher He notes hit and run as defensive not offensive and praises players Batty Fischer Fox and Doby while citing quirks of the opening day and his role in shaping the lineup and strategy for stronger hitting and pitching.
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Patterson May Line Up Another Defense
West Coast promoter Jack Hurley said Floyd Patterson had agreed to defend his title in Seattle around September. Hurley and Cas D Amato, Patterson’s manager, planned to travel to Seattle to fix date site and opponent. Patterson is set to defend July 29 against Tommy Jackson in New York.
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Hurricane) Jackson
Dodgers Giants Hold Six Week Decision On New York Future
Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O'Malley and Giants president Horace Stoneham refused commitments on staying in New York. A decision on whether to stay or move will be announced within six weeks after their meeting with Mayor Robert Wagner. The discussion covered site prospects in Brooklyn, a possible San Francisco move, and city studies of a future stadium.
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Baseball leaders subpoenaed for June congressional probe
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick major league presidents Warren Giles and Will Harridge players representative Rollen Roberts Eddie Yost and attorney J Norman Lewis were subpoenaed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee starting June 17. The inquiry led by Rep. Celler aims to determine if baseball falls under anti trust laws amid the reserve clause controversy. Alexander Graham Bell aided Helen Keller as an early teacher in a separate note.
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Phillies Seek Rise With Fresh Faces In 1957 Outlook
Phillies president Bob Carpenter notes thin depth after veterans and cites farm system promise. Rookies Jack Sanford and Don Cardwell lead a young group including Bouchee Bowman Anderson and Cardwell, while Mayo Smith coaches a lineup featuring Bouchee on first and Bowman in right.
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Phillies emerge as rising NL contender with new mix
Philadelphia GM Roy Hamey credits a veteran youngster blend for improved defense and speed. Jackie Robinson praises Hamner and Fernandez as key fixes at second and short, boosting the Phils with pitchers Sanford Cardwell Farrell and hitters Bouchee and Bowman.
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Jack) Sanford
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Dick) Farrell
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County Club Begins Junior Golf Lessons Series
The Bluefield Country Club launches a five lesson junior golf program sponsored by its Youth Activity committee. Rocky Schorr and Gale John will lead the group sessions for ages 12 to 14 and 15 to 17, with sessions on specified June and July dates. Juniors must be 12 to enroll and should report to the golf shop tomorrow morning.
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Duke and Florida State dominate NCAA All Tournament Team
Duke University leads with six selections including Andy Cockrell at third base and Steve Cribfield at catcher while Florida State claims five. Unanimous picks also include Dick Howser of FSU at shortstop. George Washington and Georgia Tech each receive one spot in the 13 man district 3 NCAA playoffs team.
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FSU
Steve Cribfield
Mike Copps
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Dick Cilento
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Dave Esmonde
Johnee
Dick Smallwood
Johnny Antonelli Emphasizes Pitching Control On Mound
Hall of Famer Johnny Antonelli stresses control as the foundation of mound work. He notes the importance of varying pitch speed after mastering control and recommends learning fastball curve and change up in that order, plus observing successful pitchers to refine technique.
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Althea Gibson Aims To Be World’s Greatest Woman Tennis Player
Althea Gibson speaks at Manchester tournament about her sole ambition to become the world’s top woman player. The Harlem native, 29, notes she studies the game constantly and remains unsatisfied as she chases Wimbledon and U.S. champion Shirley Fry. Gibson, a Florida A and M graduate, is also a singer and self-contained, loner figure who enjoys movies and long sleep to stay fit.
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