Fleck Edges Hogan In First Open Playoff Since Five Years
Jack Fleck, 32, two Iowa golf course operators, defeated Ben Hogan in a 1 under par 69 to win the National Open at Olympic Club. Hogan, discouraged after a 72, vows to rethink his schedule as Fleck secures $6,000 plus extra prizes and ends Hogan’s bid for a fifth Open title.
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Record breaking NCAA meet signals strong Olympic track team
In Los Angeles the NCAA meet produced five record breaks and one tie as Kansas, USC and others scored. Les Bitner of Kansas set the new collegiate javelin record at 246 feet 1 inch. Oklahoma A&M’s J W Mashburn won the 440 yard dash in 46.6 seconds.
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Yankees Sweep White Sox in Two Wins Lift American Lead
The New York Yankees toped the Chicago White Sox in a doubleheader 7-1 and 5-2 to regain first in the American League. Elston Howard and Bill Skowron hit homers in the opener while Gil McDougald and Mickey Mantle homered in the nightcap. The Dodgers stretched their NL lead to 11 with a 7-4 win over St Louis as Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia split. The Phillies won 1-0 in 15 innings, and Chicago edged Philadelphia 8-7 in the nightcap as darkness halted the game after 16 innings.
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Mile Record Falls At All Army Track Meet
Pi Joe La Pierre of former Georgetown University fame won the featured mile in 4:07.4, beating Fred Dwyer by 14 yards to set a new All Army meet mark. Seven records were posted as the two day program closed, with Rod Richards and others setting records in sprints and field events. The 3rd Army captured the Command championship with 411 1/6 points.
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Tennessee State Wins Women’s AAU Track Meet Crown
Tennessee State led the women to seven records at the AAU meet in Ponca City Oklahoma. The team scored 114 points in the girls division and 871 in the senior standings. Mac Fagegs ran 100 yards in 10.7 seconds and Berta Diaz clocked 80 meters hurdles in 11.5. The performances surpassed Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Stella Walsh record marks.
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Moore Risks Million Title Shot in Olson Bout at Polo Grounds
Archie Moore gambles a potential million dollar future on a September title shot by defending his light heavyweight crown against middleweight champion Bobo Olson at New York's Polo Grounds. Moore, a 9 to 5 favorite, must win impressively likely by knockout to secure the bout with Rocky Marciano. a loss would jeopardize his chances and his hefty $90,000 purse.
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Willie Mays Bench Resulting in Giants Loss to Braves
Willie Mays was benched for the first time in his career as the New York Giants were swept in a three game series by the Milwaukee Braves. Whitey Lockman moved to centerfield, and New York manager Leo Durocher, who had criticized the team's attitude, sat Mays for the last of the three losses.
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Dark’s Eighth Inning Error Seals Milwaukee Sweep
The world champions dropped to fourth after a costly misplay in the eighth. Durocher criticized the centerfielder for poor hitting and misplays, suggesting a rest. Mays has managed only three hits in 26 at bats.
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Jayhawk Cage Star Wins Lola Tourney
Gene Elstun of Kansas City Kansas won the Allen Country Club Invitational golf tournament yesterday atop 135 competitors. The KU basketball star shot 4 under par 70 to claim the title, while defending champion Jim Scaletty of Parsons finished second with 72.
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Cards Win One In Burns Series
The St. Louis Cardinals win one of three against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Busch Stadium in a 7-4 finale. Attendance totals 81,141 for the set, with 27,911 for yesterday’s game as Karl Spooner, relieving for Erskine, earns his first 1955 victory. Bill Virdon, Sandy Amoros, Ken Boyer and Hemus figure in the scoring. Walker faces ejection for contesting a strike call.
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Two Golfers Share Wheat Capital Honors
Junior Johnson of Arkansas City and Raymond Lewis of Roswell New Mexico tied for medalist honors in Wheat Capital Golf Tournament qualifying at Wellington Kansas. Both shot 65 five under par to lead 28 qualifiers into the 36 hole finals next Sunday as 169 competed yesterday.
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Collegiate Golf Meet Opens in Knoxville
About 220 top college golfers began two days of medal play in Knoxville Tennessee to settle the team championship and determine 64 individual match play berths in the NCAA Golf Tournament.
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Jackson Defends Trans-Mississippi Golf Crown
DES MOINES P-Salesman Jim Jackson returns to St Louis for work after becoming the first player in 22 years to defend the Trans-Mississippi title. He secured the championship with a strong performance, highlighting his consistency and skill.
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Local youths earn scholarship and report highlights
Erie and vicinity news details Lorna Lee Ashcraft earning a six week music camp scholarship at Kansas University and future plans to enroll at Pittsburg State College. Two traffic cases ruled with fines and license detentions. Local births, health alerts, visits from Joan Myrick, and social gatherings at the Country Club with high scores noted.
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Fire Destroys Kansas City East Side Buildings
A large blaze on Kansas City east side destroyed buildings housing fire business firms. Loss valued over 250000 dollars. Fire began in a lumber yard and spread rapidly over two blocks. Eighteen companies, five injured firefighters, and 5000 spectators witnessed the inferno. Fire Chief Grass said investigators would determine the cause.
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