City-Wide Golf Open At Meadow Brook Today
The Charleston Gazette previews the City-Wide Golf tournament opening at Meadow Brook with Jimmy Chatfield seen as favorite amid a field including former champs Joe Rugel Gordon Murray and Roy Blizzard. Roy’s recent practice and a famous on-course interruption are recalled as fans anticipate spirited, high-stakes play.
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Charleston Gazette
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Meadow Brook
Marietta Regatta Tests Waters for 1951 Rowing Crown
The Marietta Regatta draws 28 crews from 13 colleges to the Ohio River amid forecasts of fast racing and debris hazards. Current and rain threaten, with Washington, California, and Princeton viewed as top contenders. JV and varsity races run 2, 3, and 4 p.m. respectively, across three miles, as lane positions spark debate among coaches.
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Spadafore and Godfrey Named for North in North South Game
Spadafore of Little Shinnston High and Godfrey of Grantsville were chosen to play for the North in the 18th annual North South Football Game in Charleston on Friday night August 17. Parkersburg coach Jimmy Scott announced the selections bringing the North total to ten. Spadafore, a fast elusive halfback and all-state honoree, helped Shinnston set strong football marks last season. Godfrey, a 170 pound back from Calhoun High, aided Grantsville in a notable season.
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Charleston
Jimmy Scott
Parkersburgh
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Calhoun High
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Mickey Rich
Welrton
Joe Pupetti
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Biz Creek War
Robert Burruss
Lookant
Major Trades Shake Yankees Cardinals and Dodgers
Major league clubs rush to deadline with key swaps among the Yankees Cardinals and Dodgers. Yankees bring Kuzava from Washington in exchange for Sanford Ferrick and Porterfield. Cardinals acquire Westlake and Cliff Chambers from Pittsburgh for Howie Pollett Joe Garagiola Bill Howerton Ted Wilks and Dick Cote. Dodgers obtain Andy Pafko Johny Schmitz Al Walker Wayne Terwilliger and Eddie Miksis in different trades.
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al Walker
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Joe Hatten
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Eddie Miksis
Gene Hermanski
Bob Kuzava
Washington Senators
Fred Sanford
Tom Ferrick
Bob Porterfield
Wally Westlake
Cliff Chambers
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Howie Pollett
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Ted Wilks
Dick Cote
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Little League Playday Doubleheaders Highlight Schedule
Two doubleheaders roll today at Little League Park and Legion Field. Londeree's faces Tag Galyean first at four, then Dr Pepper hosts Woodrums in a key pennant race game at 5 90. Diamond vs Purity Maid opens Legion Field at four followed by Farmers Hardware vs Lawson's, all shaping standings. Burton of Purity Maid leads with opening day one-hitter and 15 strikeouts. Dr Pepper and Skeens also each hurled one hitters.
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Nine Colts and Filly Enter Belmont Stakes Field
New York June 15 Nine three year old colts and a filly named How are entered for the 88rd running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. If all 10 start it will be the largest field since 1936. Count Turf the Kentucky Derby winner is expected to be the favorite though the race has baffling experts after the Derby and Preakness. The Belmont is the longest of the three races at a mile and a half and Battlefield 1950s presence adds intrigue. How owned by Herman Del Mant was the last entry and the filly adds glamour after winning the Kentucky Oaks and Coaching Club American Oaks this spring. She is the first filly to tackle the cake in this race since Laughing Queen in 1932. Other entries include The GC Mameluke Counterpoint Battle Morn Sonic Royal Mustang Steadfast and Nullify. Beld the Preakness winner was not entered and is out with sore shins.
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Correction fixes date for West Virginia Junior Amateur event
A correction notes the fourth Junior Amateur golf championship date in West Virginia is July 12 at Kanawha Country Club, not July 16, as The Gazette stated. The piece also lists players selected by Scott across back, guard, and center positions, and includes ticket application details and box seat pricing.
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Chandler Set To Leave Soon
In Knoxville Jenu June 15 Chandler indicated he will leave the major league club within days after agreeing on resignation terms. A Cincinnati catering meeting with Warren Giles and the commissioner is planned to formalize the exit. News says Chandler might step down after Detroit July 10 with salary through contract end and liability protections addressed. The commissioner departed for Versailles Kentucky after civic club appearances.
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Athletics End White Sox Winning Streak In Nightcap
The Philadelphia Athletics upset first place Chicago with a 4-3 victory and a 12-4 win in a doubleheader, ending the White Sox 15 game streak. Gus Zernial powered the nightcap, while Elmer Valo scored on a Zernial double as Philadelphia’s defense held firm at the plate.
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Open champion battles nerves in tense final rounds
Impeccable British Open champion fights a twisting roller from 15 feet for birdie to post a 71, while the famed Snead eyes another near miss as Hogan pressures every shot. The round highlights standouts from Poughs and a wary Newark native, with Wininger failing to crack Walker Cup selection.
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Bobby Locke Leads U S Open on shaky day at Oakland Hills
In a sunlit Birmingham round, Bobby Locke surged to the halfway lead at Oakland Hills as Sam Snead faded. Defending champ Ben Hogan moved into a five-stroke gap with one round to play, while Dave Douglas and Loucke chased the pack on the 6927-yard layout.
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Notre Dame Lashes At NCAA Over TV Policy Dictates
Notre Dame president Father John J. Cavanaugh denounces NCAA Television Committee powers to restrict live football telecasts and impose a 60 percent tax, arguing the NCAA lacks constitutional authority to act as agent for schools and to levy such taxes. He calls for cautious steps and potential abstention from televising home games to avoid dangerous precedents.
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Louis Knocks Out Savold in Sixth Round
Louis retains the title with a dramatic sixth round knockout of Lee Savold in New York. The 35 year old Savold was put down twice as Joe Louis dominated with a left hook and steady jabs to end the bout as referee Ruby Goldstein halted the fight after Savold failed to rise.
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Co-Ed Golf Finals Set for Tomorrow
Columbus reports Kathy McKinnon, an 18 year old Florida Southern sophomore, defeated Bobty Rowland of Rollins 3 and 2 to reach the women’s championship final. Jaieet Bar bara Bruning of White Thuris, N Yoo, and a Wellesley entrant advance as finalists for the morrow’s 10 hole finale at Ohio State University’s Scarlet course.
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Carbide Waits Gane ry Carbide pat ef tes i dew oid
A fragmented note references Dirk Wenzel at 570M in St Albans or Simien Myaux at 4-B704 as contact points for a local event. Details are unclear but the names and locations are readable.
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Designer Made Oakland Tough
New York June 3 Robert Trent Jones reconditioned the Oakland Hills course for the Netanel Open and toughened it to test players. The course now punishes rough play and traps, favoring power over finesse as contestants adapt to a heavier challenge.
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New York
Robert Trent Jones
Oakland Hills
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