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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1960
Page
21
Sam Snead pursues the U S Open with a belief that victory defines him. He recalls a late 1939 misstep and notes he has won British Open PGA titles and Masters crowns but never the Open. The piece links his drive to his career and future plans.
The article notes a pattern in West Virginia colleges where head coaches depart and their assistants are promoted. It cites examples at several schools and adds a light jab about political angles in college coaching decisions.
Dr. Cohen accuses Laidley Field officials of unfair treatment after learning Aug 13 football charity game date was granted to Kanawha Bowl promoters. He had worked on contracts and sought school board approval before the date was usurped.
Tickets for the television showweight bout between the heavyweight champion Ingemar John Charleston and Floyd Patterson at Watt Powell Park are on sale. Admission ranges from 4 to 6 dollars with limited seating for 3 000 spectators. Season ticket holders have priority and all tickets must be paid for and picked up by June 17 or will be released.
New York AP reports jockey Manuel Yeaza and Sidney Cole each received a 10 day suspension starting Wednesday for riding infractions at Belmont Park. Yeaza drew the penalty after a jam in the fourth race led to Almitara’s disqualification from second place, while Cole interfered in the backstretch of the eighth race. The bans prevent Yeaza from riding in the Belmont Stakes upcoming Saturday.
Dodgers general manager Bavasi charges umpire Stan Landes with losing his head after Sherry Bavasi sprains an ankle when a bat is mishandled at home plate. Bavasi claims a batboy was blocked and a bat tossed onto the field. Landes denies the claim and says he protects players.
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