British Open Opens With Thomson And Player Favored
MUIRFIELD Scotland Peter Thomson the four time British Open champion and Gary Player a rising star head the field as favorites in the golf championship. First prize is 2800 dollars, a modest sum by American standards but the British title retains prestige. Defending champion Thomson sits at 4-1 with Player 5-1, while Bobby Locke stands 7-1.
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President's Cup Semi Final Play Slated This Week
The President's Cup golf tournament at Southmoor Country Club reaches semi finals after dramatic quarter finals. Meyer Kwass edged Dr. Coenigsberg on the 19th hole plan and Charley Rotgin defeated Serwin Steiger also on the 19th hole. Star Rubin beat Sam Berman 2 and 1 while Jay Margolis toppled Dr. Mendel 3 and 2.
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Whitesville Club Takes Twin Bill in Golf-Tennis Events
Whitesville downed Williamson 3-2 as a mixed event at Muirfield featured amateurs and armed forces participants. Palm Beach star Palm Beacher here for a tourney sparked the field while Johnny Bulla and Juan Estrada were reported withdrawn in a Buffalo baseball game storyline.
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Olmedo Shines as Wimbledon Clinches Second Week Start
At Wimbledon England AP Olmedo of Peru dazzles in early rounds while Luis Ayala Chile and Maria Bueno Brazil loom as main threats in the evolving field. MacKay fifth seed from Dayton Ohio faces Neale Fraser Australia in a pivotal quarterfinal as upsets reshape the men’s bracket. Darlene Hard top American seed aims for a deep run amid strong European rivals.
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