Veteran Dutch Harrison to Enter Semi-Retired Golf Era
The veteran golfer Dutch Harrison, 44, plans to cut back after 19 years on tour citing back trouble and fatigue. He will join selective events as a semi retired player, having won about 25 official PGA tournaments and near $150,000 in prize money. Harrison, born in Conway Arkansas, recalls Hogan Nelson and Snead as the greats of his era and notes his biggest title was the Western Open.
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Firing To Start At 8 A M Today In National Open
The 162 player field for the U S Open at Merion faces cool damp weather and reports of illness as工 Hogan battles a virus and Snead copes with a neckache. Fellow contenders Worsham Riegel and Demaret express confidence despite aches as the opening round begins with Snead off at 10 32 a m and Hesna at 2 08 p m.
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Del Flanagan Wins Unanimous Decision in Welterweight Bout
Del Flanagan, second-ranked welterweight from St Paul, dominantly defeats Allie Gronik of Detroit by unanimous 10 round decision. Gronik 149 pounds, Flanagan 148 1 2 pounds, victory extends Flanagan's winning streak to nine and positions him for a title shot. Referee Tom scored 9 3 8, Judge Weber 80 65, Judge Asper 8 0 5. AP agrees with Weber.
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96 Open To Be Played At Rochester Course
The 1956 National Open golf championship will be played at the Country Club in Rochester New York, the U S G A announced today. Next year’s tournament had been awarded to the Olympic Country Club in San Francisco.
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Memories Of Defeat Could Slow Charles By Whitney Martin
New York dispatch notes Ezzard Charles may fear Rocky Marciano's relentless punch and stamina. Charles has never been knocked out, while Marciano's wartime record shows no stoppage losses. A study of the Walcott bout suggests Marciano's surge carries power through 15 rounds.
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Rocky Favored To Win In Eight Round Title Defense
Rocky Marciano the unbeaten heavyweight champion defends his title against ex-champion Joseph Charles at Yankee Stadium in a 15 round bout slated for June 16. Charles seeks a title comeback while Marciano carries a 45 fight winning streak with a 86 10 1 career slate. The bout will be shown on theater television outside New York for $3 with a weather risk cited as mostly cloudy skies and possible showers.
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Golf course boom spurs nationwide expansion in 1950s
Chicago report highlights rapid growth in golf facilities with 53 new courses in 1953 and 357 under construction or planned. McMorris notes continued expansion, university adoption, and 73 company sponsored courses as golf becomes part of education and corporate life.
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Demo GOP Ball Game Postponed to Next Wednesday
The annual congressional baseball game between Republicans and Democrats was postponed due to a wet field at Griffith Stadium. The game now is rescheduled for next Wednesday with officials citing unsafe field conditions.
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Marciano Charles Heavyweight Title Fight Set for Yan Kee Stadium
Fight Facts reports Rocky Marciano favored to beat Jersey Charles in a 15 round or less bout at Yan Kee Stadium on June 17 with 40 000 expected crowd and 500 000 gate. ABC radio coverage. no TV. Return bout possible within 90 days if Charles wins. Marciano to take 40 percent of purses. Charles none.
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Boxing Title Fight Broadcast Planned Across 61 Theaters
A network of 61 theaters in 45 cities will beam the fight to about 200000 viewers in cinemas and drive ins outside New York. There will be no home television though ABC radio will carry the event. The International Boxing Club expects a $500000 gate and 40000 fans despite cloudy weather. Ned Irish of Madison Square Garden predicts a $400000 advance before operations move to the ballpark tomorrow. Reserved seats range from 40 to 5 dollars with 10000 general admission.
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