Gary Plaver Opens Open Lead With 68 In Tulsa
Gary Plaver, the South African golfer, shot a 68 in the second round to take a 36 hole lead at the Open. He posted 34 34 to reach 141 total, edging Ben Hogan and Tommy Bolt as contenders chase a tough Southern Hills course.
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South Africa
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Julius Boroste
Metz
Labron Harris
Oakland
Southern Hills
Parks
Peterson Nips 1957 Champ One Up in 20
Iowa City AP reports John Peterson of Iowa City defeated defending champion Have Nutton of Clinton 1 up in 20 holes at the Iowa Toys Junior golf tournament. Bill Iverson, state champ from Clinton, fell to Ron Long Monticello on the 19th hole. Barry Meerdink Muscatine won 1 up over Don Finney Dubuque while Steve Spray Indianola beat Dob Larke Clinton 6 and 5 in a later match.
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Towa Ciy
Have Netton
Clinton
Iowa Toys
Bill Iverson
Ron Long
Monticello
Barry Meerdink
Muscatine
Don Finney
Dubugie
Steve Spray
Indianola
University of Iowa
Dob Lhrke
Ran Lane
Bill Iversen
Don Batereux
Dave Nelson
Stava Sprks
Tadimole
Soo Thrke
Iowa
Virg Hancher
Coe
Joe McCabe
Corneil
Russ Cole
Upper Iowa
Gene Gorbee
Purdue
Frederick L. Hovde
Minnesota
Lafay
Ind
Dennys
Burning Tree Country Club
Washington, D.C
Jim Hagerty
White House
Cedar Rapids junior golf winner Wilfong posts 72 at Indian Creek
John Wilfong, a Washington high school golfer, won the Cedar Rapids Junior golf tournament at Indian Creek Country Club with a par 34 and 4 over par 33 for a 72 total. Jay Braichmes, Herb Knudten Jr, and Stewart Maples tied for second with 76 as Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber funds entry fees for the Iowa junior tournament.
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Washington
Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek Country Club
Wilfong
S-hore
Jay Braichmes
Herb Knudten
Stewart Maples
Iowa
Bastian
Douglas
Ed Densler
Iraz
Arrall Schwah Dim Hekeever
Tama Star Signed by A's Igney
Tama The Kansas City Athletics signed 18 year old Tom Videlich of Tama to a contract. Videlich a catcher reports June 17 to the Grand Island Nebraska farm club in the Nebraska State league. Bonus amount undisclosed. Eight majors clubs showed interest including Indians Braves Cardinals Phillies Cubs Pirates Orioles and the Athletics.
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Igney Tama
Kansas City ‘Athletics
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Videliich
Grand Island
Neb
Videlich
Cleveland Indians
Milwaukee’ Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Baltmore Orioles
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Athletics
C R Country Club Opens City Amateur Qualifying
C R Country Club members begin qualifying for the Gazette City Amateur Journey this Saturday afternoon. Hobe Stupple notes 18 holes, self arranged foursomes and tee times. First interclub matches between C R and Elmcrest Golf and Country clubs set for Sunday at the CR Country Club. Qualified players from both clubs urged to gather for photos at 2 45 p m Sunday.
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C.R. Country Club
Cadar Rapids Country Club
Gazette City
Hobe Stupple
Elmcrest Golf and Country Club
Bolt blasts at gallery favoritism after open lead
Tulsa AP Tommy Bolt levelled a blast at gallery favoritism during the National Open at Southern Hills. Bolt, tied for the lead after a 71, railed at Sam Snead who finished with 75 as 10,000 spectators watched in the sweltering heat.
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Serene Ptese
Sam Fumes
Sammy Snead
Tulsa
Snead
Okla
Tommy Bolt
Bolt
Sam Snead
Sam
Pote
Cedar Rapids Hopes To Play One Tilt Despite Rainout
Cedar Rapids baseball aims to play one game tonight against Green Bay before a week-long road trip. If played, starter plans shift from Bob Dudley to Hill Hamilton, with later call-ups including Bob Batz and two others from Topeka. Batz, 23, 5-11, 165, previously starred in Eau Claire and Evansville. Huda and Player to join once ready, adding depth to a reshaped staff.
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Cedar Rapids
Green Bay
Sofey
Bluejays
Pete Reiser
Jim Steinhour
Steinhour
Des Moines
Green Wing
Alex Monchak
Bob Dudley
Southpaw
Hill Hamilton
Dudley
Fox Cities
Topeka
Bob Batz
Atlanta
al Monchak
Botz
Mibwaukee
Eau Claire
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Jacksonville
Boise
Moochak
John Huda
Factoryville
Bloomsburg
Hea
Wellsville
McCook
George
Boston
College
Isis
Mon- Hehak
Burd's Hardware Wins In Marion Kids Loop
Burd's Hardware defeated Wal lesen's Trailers 11 to 3 in Marion Kids league baseball. Tim Ledvina earned the win as pitcher.
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Marion
Burd
Wallesen
Tim Ledvina
Reiser reshuffles lineup as Green Bay steams up bill
Green Bay manager Pete Reiser puzzles batting order shifting Frank Howard to leadoff while moving Bob Sedlak to the two hole and followed by Gene Wallace and Tom Humber. Reiser says the move aims to spark extra at bats and focus the team on the game as Minnesota’s Hurt Storie questions Howard’s hitting potential.
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Pete Reiser
Green Bay
Frank Howard
Bob Sedlak
Gene Wallace
Tom Humber
Reiser
Howard
Teadoff
Bill Schweppe
Dodgers
Pete
Dodger
Bob Parker
Andy Vandervelde
Sedlak
Cedar Rapids
al Monehak
Storie
Rochester
Art Daley
Pirates trade OConnell for trio of minor leaguers and cash
The Pirates ship Danny OConnell to Milwaukee for Max, Sid, and Sam plus three young pitchers and 75000 dollars. Curt Raydon majors debut with a 2 hitter in a 2-1 win over the Giants as Pittsburgh completes a three game sweep. The Giants fade while the Braves gain ground as Cincinnati and the Cubs also contest race positions.
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Danny O'Connell
Milwaukee
Max
Sid
Sam
Buca
Curt Rayden
San Francisco
Pirates
Giants
Milwaukee Braves
Baseball and standings glimpses dominate late week box
The hometown paper lists American League standings and upcoming games including New York Boston Baltimore Cleveland and Chicago stakes. It notes Del Crandall’s single to drive in the winning run for the Braves and Ed Mathews homering to tie game in the seventh, with Moe Drabowsky losing as starter and Humberto Robinson winning in relief.
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Toston
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Baltimore
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Boston
Detroit Bellmioress
Sealon OF Chicken
Carroll
Newpat
Kansas City
Beaton
Washington
Chicago
Hostan
Giants
Braves
Cub
del Crandall
Ed Mathews
Moe Qrabowsky
Pirates
Humberto Robinson
Lew Burdette
Bobby ‘Lhamsen
Ith Humer
British lead in Wightman Cup as Truman shines
Christine Truman, 17, dominates play to give Britain a 2-1 lead over the United States on opening day of the Wightman Cup in Wimbeldon England. Althea Gibson won her singles match, while Truman defeated Dorothy Head Knuth and paired with Shirley Bloomer for a doubles win.
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England
Christine Truman
Britain
U.S
Althea Gibson
Wimbleden
New York
Harlem
Miss Gibson
Shirley Bloomer
Miss Iruman
Tuok
Dorothy Head Knede
Forses Hills
Miss Bloomer
Mra. Krode
Glamor Girl
Karol Fageros
Miami
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