Littler Opens Open Lead In Baltusrol Chase
Littler fired a 69 to add to his opening 70, taking a two shot edge over Ben Hogan at Baltusrol as the Open nears its final rounds. Patton and Snead trailed with 145 and 143 respectively, while Chapman ace insured a 67 total 144. Hogan battled with driving woes and heavy pressure as contenders pushed for a breakthrough.
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Mrs Huffman Wins County Golf Crown
Ruby Huffman captured the Kanawha County Women’s golf title for the second straight year, defeating Mrs. C O Wright 2 up in the final at Kanawha Country Club. Huffman led early, stretched a two-hole advantage late, and sealed the win after Wright conceded a short putt on the final hole.
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Haddix Shuts Giants 5-0 Behind Strong Seven Strikeouts
Barney Haddix of the St. Louis Cardinals pitched his third straight shutout, defeating the New York Giants 5-0 to end their six-game win streak. The lefty fanned seven, walked two, and earned his 11th win while recording his sixth consecutive complete game. Musial and Schoendienst paced St. Louis with key RBI as Haddix went the distance.
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National and American League Scores Fragment
National League results show franklyn 6 Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee with a percent. Lews S New York 6 Vindlumstt 2 Philadelphia 1. American League games include Cleveland 2 Boston 0, Washington 7 Baltimore 5, Philadelphia 2 Detroit 1, New York 7 Chicago 6.
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Orlando Zulueta Beats Gonsalves in Madison Square Garden
In New York Zulueta defeats Johnny Gonsalves by unanimous decision in a 10 round lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Zulueta 134 pounds, Gonsalves 134. Referee Miller 7-2-1, Rossi 6-3-1, Gordon 5-4-1. AP at 5-4-1.
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Dan's Tomboys to Play Rand Rockets at Clendenin Grid
Dan's Tomboys meet Rand Rockets at 5 30 p m today on the grade school field in Clendenin as part of the Clendenin Lions Club West Virginia Day celebration. Tomorrow the Tomboys travel to Parkersburg for a 2 p m game against the 1953 state girls champion squad.
American Association Friday Results Highlight Royals vs Charleston
Friday results show Kansas City 4 Charleston 3 with noted pitchers Strahs for Charleston and Burnette for Kansas City. Other scores include Indianapolis 6 over Columbus 3, Minneapolis 3 over Toledo 1, and Louisville 10 over St. Paul 1. Saturdays schedule lists Charleston at Kansas City, Columbus at Indianapolis, Louisville at St. Paul, and Toledo at Minneapolis.
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Braves' Adcock Rejected by Draft Again
Milwaukee Braves first baseman Joe Adcock said his Selective Service Board in Shreveport La. has rejected him again for military service. Adcock leads Braves regulars with a .314 batting average.
Golfer Taylor Fails To Qualify For U S Open Rounds
Taylor, golf pro at Berry Hittly Country Club in Charleston West Virginia, failed to reach the final rounds of the U S Open in Springfield New Jersey. He shot 76 for a 154 total after an opening 78 yesterday.
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Hodges Drives Dodgers Past Cubs In 6-3 Win
Gil Hodges drove in four runs with two home runs and a sacrifice fly as the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3. Don Newcombe earned the win, improving to 4-3, and extended his personal success against Chicago to 10 straight. The Cubs managed only five hits off Newcombe, who remains a tough opponent for Chicago.
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Post Delivers Clutch Double and Single In Red Win
Wally Post drove in a run with a fourth inning double and another with a sixth inning single as the Cincinnati Redlegs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 1 in Philadelphia. Corky Valentine earned the win, his sixth of the year, allowing seven hits. Smoky Burgess supplied Philly's lone run with a fifth inning double and single by Curt Simmons. Post had four hits in four at bats, including his fourth inning double that scored Johnny Temple.
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Law Pitches and Bats Bucs Over Braves 2 1
Vernon Law allowed three hits and delivered the deciding hit with the bases loaded, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2 1 victory over the Milwaukee Braves in Milwaukee. Law improved to 6 6 on the season, while Spahn took the loss on 2 2.
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Marciano Charles Rematch Planned After Title Fight
Plans for a September rematch between Rocky Marciano and Ezzard Charles emerged as doctors cleared Charles after a hard 11 round title bid at Yankee Stadium. Charles said he would be ready in ten days, while Marciano eyed a return once his eye wound heals. British promoter Jack Solomons may discuss the bout amid talk of a "million dollar gate," with X rays confirming no broken bones.
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League Expansion Approved by Orioles
Baltimore stockholders formally approved expansion of the American League from eight to ten members. The Orioles were the last league team to approve the move, voted by owners last September when the St. Louis Browns franchise moved to Baltimore. The National League has also amended its constitution to allow the possibility, with the West Coast viewed as the most likely new member location.
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Phillies Ship Infielder Mickey Micoletta To Syracuse Chiefs
Syracuse Chiefs of the International League acquire shortstop Robert Mickey Micoletta on option from the Philadelphia Phillies. Micoletta, 25, batted .297 last season for Terre Haute in the Three I League, pennant winners.
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