Sam Snead Emerges Gracious After PGA Victory
Richmond dispatch notes Sam Snead, a Virginia native, drew crowds and mixed reactions as he won the PGA Championship. Fans pressed for autographs and questions, but Snead repeatedly refused or shrugged off photographers. After the final putt, the reserved champion relaxed, flashing a broad grin as crowds dispersed.
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Beggs and his team aim for a strong home stand
Beggs says the Charleston club is not as weak as it seems and that a recent Dayton showing points to improved form. Davidson will start tonight’s opener with the Clippers, while Clifford returns from Townes. Pitching concerns linger as Savransky struggles, Nuxhall is nursing an elbow issue, and Meyers notes solid advance ticket sales for the Senators home stand.
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Setbans-Nitra Softball Scores Highlight Tuesday Action
In Setbans-Nitra Softball Tuesday action Monsanto defeated the Lions 7-6 while Carbide beat Viscose 15-4. The Lions are set to meet Westvaco and Carbide of Institute faces Irving in Thursday’s schedule.
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Gray's Victor Kings Defeat Warner Coal Blue Sox 5-1
The Gray's Victor Kings edged the Warner Coal Blue Sox 5-1 with a solid pitching effort by Wireball Hamston. Wallace suffered the loss while Gray's Victor benefited from a strong plate cross rule allowing a single fan to cross the plate.
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Palmer Beaten, Crowds Cheer as Sinead Signs Autographs
After Palmer was beaten, Sinead joked with everyone as they moved toward the locker room. Snead asked what to say for autographs and the gray-haired old lady read the note with Besi wishes.
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Sam Snead Describes A Simple Texas Leaguer Shot
In a light moment, Sam Snead joked about a recent shot calling it a harmless Texas leaguer with a curve. A photographer asked which direction to face as Snead shifted, laughing at the ease of the outcome.
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