Thomson Fires Open Lead in Exhibition of Steady Golf
Peter Thomson shot 69 to reach 139 for the National Open halfway mark, one behind him Ben Hogan with 68, as Hogan and Thomson promise a tense 36-hole finish. Sam Snead also lurks at 146, while legends Middlecoff and Furgol stumble on Oak Hill’s perilous finish.
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Giants Sold Terwilliger to Minneapolis Farm Club
The Leaders New York reports on June 15 that the New York Giants sold second baseman Wayne Terwilliger, 40, to their Minneapolis farm club in the American Association.
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Jim Constable
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Bressoud
Constable
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U.P
Hardman on Sports by A L Hardman
A L Hardman, sports editor of The Gazette, delivers insights on current games, player form, and league trends. He analyzes standout performances, upcoming matchups, and the pulse of local teams shaping the season.
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Senators explode for 19 runs as 28 hits fuel win
Charleston Senators smashed 28 hits for 42 bases and 19 runs in a rain-soaked Thursday game. Eugene Host led the barrage with a stronger bat than on the mound as the team eyes a first division push with 28 road-heavy remaining games. The win sparks hope amid a season of up and down road marks and past standings.
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DeMarco Favored Over Martinez At Fenway Park
Boxing note from Boston says Tony DeMarco, slight favorite, faces former champion Martinez in a 16 round outdoor bout at Fenway Park. State Boxing Commission reversed prior stance and will issue a license for the fight tomorrow night, Martinez’ manager Bill Daly said. Arnie Ele connected in the welterweight scene as the bout drew near.
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City Net Play Opens Today at City Tournament
The 1956 City Tennis Tournament starts at Edgewood with fourteen men’s singles matches beginning at 1 p.m. Seeded players Dave Hubinger Dr Paul Francke and Robert O'Connor are set to play first round matches Elmer Dodson Asa Maness and Bob Payne stand as opponents top seed Hugh Thompson not playing opening day event runs through Sunday June 24 with next week’s action in women’s singles doubles and mixed events scheduling shown for the day moving from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. matches include Joe Bader B Fields Harry Stansbury John Chenoweth and more.
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Robert O'Connor
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Joe Bader
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Harry Stansbury
John Chenoweth
Jack Jackson
Denzil Freeland
Ty Moore
Theo Fields
Ty Anderson
Charles Schauls
N.'B. Weber
Fred Hands
Paul Lingo
Lee Bivins
Charles Warner
Ruge DeVan
L. Bivins
Fred, Kellmeier
Aee Scott
Fred Kellmeyer
Ima
al Clarkson
Tom Hastnes
Bob. Payne
Hamia Tops Berrios In Unanimous Decision At MSG
Cherif Hamia of Algeria overcome a groggy start to defeat Miguel Berrios in a 10 round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. Hamia, 125 pounds, pressed his skill to outbox the stocky Puerto Rican after Berrios was dropped in the fourth. Referee Berl and two judges ruled 6-3-1, 64-? and 1-3 in Hamia’s favor.
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West-Gets 22 Points Lead Stubbs Victory in Wheelibg
In Wheeling outdoor league action Stubbs Parking defeated White Front Restaurant 70 to 54 as East Bank star Jerry West topped with 22 points. Byrd of Marshall College managed three, Handley outside struggled with 10. Gardner led WVU with 16, Ackerman added 16 for White Front.
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Nine Colts Slated For 88th Belmont Stakes
Nine three-year-old colts lead the field for the 88th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Needles stays the favorite after Derby win. Fabius and Gun Shot among leading contenders with Careers Boy and Jazz Age also in the mix. Race offers substantial prize money with top payout near 24 600 if the nine go postward. Local notes include two Charleston teams seeking scheduling contacts.
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Eastern businessmen bid to obtain Tigers in bid push
WARE Mass June 15 Lionel Grise spokesman for the Eastern Sportsmen affiliates said his group has put 250000 in escrow to examine the Detroit Tigers books and there is a strong possibility it will purchase the club. The bidding deadline on July 2 was noted with associates Morris Feinberg Cy Block and Al Greenhouse, plus David Cheskin.
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Eastern Sportsman
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Cornell Grew Picked to Win Intercollegiate Regatta
Syracuse NY June 15 Cornell's poised defending champions were favored to win the 3 mile Intercollegiate Regatta on Onondaga Lake tomorrow. Washington Huskies and Princeton Tigers touted as chief threats with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania as dark horse contenders in a field of 12. The race tests Olympic trials on Onondaga June 28 23 30.
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