Hogan one stroke back at Colonial National Invitational
George Knudson shot two under 68 to lead 72 players in the first round at Fort Worth. Ben Hogan was one stroke behind, tied with Johnny Pott Gene Littler Mike Souchak and Tommy Bolt, after a round marked by soft greens that slowed tough approaches.
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Eaders
George Knudson
Tommy Bol
Johnny Pottee
En Hogan
Ous Sanders
Saldivar Defends Featherweight Title At Memorial Coliseum
World featherweight champion Vicente Saldivar of Mexico defends his newly won title against Raul Rojas of San Pedro California in a 15 round bout at Memorial Coliseum. Saldivar, 22, is a 9 to 5 favorite over the 23 year old ex dock worker, in a fight many expect to go the distance before a crowd of about 18 000.
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Memorial Coliseum
Warrior Tennis Team Falls 6 1 to Iowa City
Mississippi Valley Conference match on Thursday saw Iowa City defeat Washington on the Warriors' courts for a seventh straight win. Greg Lieh was the lone Warrior winner 12 8 over Dave Woods with Zollner and other singles matches noted.
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Dave Woods
Hanns Zollner
Jim Carrithers
Nathan Chapman
Rolf Wulfsbero
Steve Howace
George Robb
Riders Defeat Wilson 11-5 in Spring Baseball Opener
Roosevelt junior high opened its spring baseball campaign with an 11-5 victory over Wilson. Ed Kimbro led an 8 hit attack with two singles and a triple for the Riders, while Don Jacobson went 2 for 3 for Wilson.
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Minor Baseball Scores From The Southern and International Leagues
Scattered reports show Asheville beating Birmingham 6 to 4 and Knoxville defeating Ari Ns 4 to 1 in the Southern League. In the International League Toronto scored 3 with Columbus 19 and Rechaster 4 as Syracuse and Toledo experienced rain. Pacific Coast results include City 55 over Salt Lake 3. Denver and Arkansas played Tacoma 1 with Portlandeo and Hawaii. Seattle visited Seckane 4 and Vancouver hosted San Diego with wet grounds.
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Rechaster
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Seckane
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Clemente Relents on Trade, Prefers Playing for Pirates
Roberto Clemente and manager Harry Walker resolved tensions after an outburst over inactivity. Clemente said he does not want to be traded and wants to play well, blaming nothing but frustration and a desire for action. Walker reported breakfast talks to ease the rift.
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Roberto Clemente
Harry Walker
Pittsburgh Pirate
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Clemente
Drake's West Drafted by Philadelphia in NBA Supplement
Gene West of Drake was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors in a special supplementary round after the regular NBA draft. He was the only Iowa college player chosen by any NBA team.
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Gene West
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