Air Force major wins Publinks crown in Hershey
Major Waina Thompson, an Air Force officer, captured the Publinks golf title at Hershey Park by shooting a 69 in the final round to win the 24th tournament. Thompson outlined his victory by deciding to stop being scared and going after shots. George Dues, Sharon, finished second with a 277 total over 72 holes, Ted Beckowski of Bethlehem was third, and Larry Wise of Hershey placed fourth. The event drew a record 154 players, including several former champions.
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He Hart
Ted Beckowski
Bethlehem
Larry Wise
Heyshey
Manuel Palos
Bethnhem
Paul Garrison
Art
Gordon Goodson
Harrisbuts
Leonard Shoemaker
Allentown
Mike Popek
Harold Weaver
Harrisburg
Thirney
Major League Leaders Showpieces From American and National Circuits
Major Loop Leaders list top batting hitters, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and steals for both leagues based on 250 at bats or more. Includes names like Maris, Kuenn, Killebrew, Colavito, Aparicio, Aaron, Banks, Robinson, Mathews, Mays, and Pinson with associated team affiliations and stat tallies. Also notes Giants attendance at Seals Stadium and a fragmentary boxing result from Alexandria New Orleans Cajun scene.
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Kansas City
Kuenn
Detroit
Power
Cleveland
Yost
Killebrew
Washington
Cohuvito
Fox
Chicago
Williams
Kansas
Kuen
Allison
Colavito
Aparicio
Mantle
New York
Ormor
McLish
Lown
Wynn
Kueno
National Leazs
Aaron
Milwaukee
White and Cunningham
St. Louis
Pinson
Cincinnati
Robinson
Neal
Los Angeles
Mathews
Mays
San Francisco
Banks
Milwalker
Temple
Cimeli
St Louis
White
K. Pinson
Cieinatl
CBO
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T Taylor
Pitsburgh
Antonell
Drystulo
Las Angeles
Domes
San Francis
Old Left Hander Powers Braves To Sweep Pirates
Milwaukee’s Warren Spahn and relieveres Bob Buhl and Don McMahon blanked Pittsburgh 4-0 and 2-1 as the Braves won a pair. Spahn notched his fourth shutout this season and 259th NL win, moving within seven of Eppa Rixey’s lefty mark. Pirates mustered a run on an unearned tally in the fourth.
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Warhorst
Eppa Rixey
Elrentt
Braves
Johnny Logan
Buhl
McMahon
Bubl
Pitche
Bob Friend
Bucs
Anu
George Witt
Pirates
Danny Kravitz
Dick Groat
Lee Maye
Adcock
Boston Braves
Lasses
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
Tye
Ronnie Kline
Joey Jay
Stengel Names New AL All Star Pitchers
Casey Stengel of the Yankees reshuffles the American League All Star pitching staff naming Cal McLish Bally O'Dell and Camilo Pascual to replace Jim Bunning Whitey Ford and Billy Pierce. He adds three outfielders Rory Allison Roger Maris and Gene Woodling as the roster expands to 28 for the second game.
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Cal McLish
Bally O'Dell
Camilo Pascual
Joe Crouit
Pli
Chicago
Pittshurch
Stengel
Rory Allison Shinwton
Kansas City
Roger Matis
Gene Woodling
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Steelers Cut Seven Rookies Ahead of 1959 Season
Seven rookies were released by the Pittsburgh Steelers one day before veterans reported for training at California State Teachers College. The cut players included Jerome Jennings of Idaho State, Clade Case of Miami of Florida, Tom Gledhill of Eastern Illinois, Ed Wallace of San Diego State, Douglas Burt of Northwestern Louisiana State, Ralph Sheffield of Trenton, N C, and Dom Paoio of Ithaca College. A separate boxing note from Mexico City reports Al Urbin stopping Bernaby Babe Vazquez in 133? pounds.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
California State Teachers College
Buddy Parker
Jerome Jennings
Idaho State
Clade Case
Miami
Florida
Tom Gledhill
Eastern Illinois
Ed Wallace
San Diego State
Douglas Burt
Louisiana State
Ralph Sheffield
Trenton
N. C
Dom Paoio
Ithaca College
Ewbank High On New Colt From Wofford
The Baltimore Colts train less than a week and rookie Joey Richardson, from Wofford College, draws early comparisons to all pro end Raymond Berry. Coach Ewbank notes Richardson's rapid progress, his speed, and reliable hands as observers say he may earn a roster spot among a few rookies this season.
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Baltimore Colts
Richardson
Richard
Son
UNC to name successor for late coach Ta tum
Chapel Hill NC January update reports the athletic council to announce the new UNC football coach after Jim Tatum's death from a virus infection. Two assistants Jim Hickey and Emmett Cheek emerge as leading candidates amid the post.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Jim Tatum
University of North Carolina
Athletic Council
Jim Hickey
Emmett Cheek
McKay Seeks Davis Cup Comeback After Loss
Day of reflection follows Mackay's big win at the 60th Pennsylvania tournament as he vows to redeem himself in the Davis Cup Challenge Round. He praises possible doubles pairing with Olmedo and outlines plans for practice in Forest Hills and Biloxi before representing the Continental Air Command in the Keesler base tournament.
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Jerry MacKay
MacKay Salom
Merion Cricket Club
Alex Olmedo
U.S
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Australia
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Ohio
Mitchel Army Air Force Base
Hempstead
N.Y
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Olmedo
Forest Hills
Earl Buchholz
Biloxi
Miss
Worldwide Air Force
Keesler Air Force Base
Continental Air Command
Major Loop Star Gene Woodling Drives Orioles Mini Sweep
Gene Woodling batted in all of Baltimore's runs in a 4-0 second game victory over Chicago, highlighted by a three run homer and a single to raise his average to .340. Kim Perry of Indiana shut out Washington 8-0 in his second start of the season, helping Cleveland move toward a doubleheader win and regain the American League line.
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Baltimore
Chicago
Kim Perry
Indiana
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Cleveland
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Jimmy Perry
Botiy Locke
Jim Baxes
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Locke
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Mimite Mindiso
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Furly Wynn
al Smith
Mwureerutt
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Yanks
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Red Sox
Rocky Colayny
Itoniyies
Famed hurling star OBriens dies in California
Boston Red Sox World Series champion hurler Thomas J Buck O'Brien, 77, died Saturday in Hollywood California. He pitched four major league seasons posting a 27 26 record and beat Philadelphia great Eddie Plank 2 0 in his early story. Tombstone! Smith of Los Angeles knocked out Reubon Stubbs in a related note.
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Boston Red Sox
Thomas J. Buck O'Brien
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Terth Andes
Eddie Plank
Hollywood
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Los Angeles
Reu Bon Stubbs
Pittsburgh
Braves Narrow NL Gap as Spahn Wins Fifth
The Braves beat the Pirates 4-1 to extend a win streak and stay within two games of San Francisco in the National League race. Warren Spahn earned his 13th victory, his 259th in a lengthy career, while Don McMahon closed with two scoreless innings. Milwaukee’s lineup managed only six hits but benefited from timely power, including Logan’s 14th homer and Adcock’s 11th.
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Fred Haney
Warren Spahn
Lew Burdette
Braves
RAMS
San Francisco
Gia
Pittsburgh
Milwauker
Roy
Sinace Buht
Don McMahon
Milwaukee
Bob Friend
Dobiy Logan
Joe Adcock
Bob Anglerson
Sav Fyayelsen
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Ciena
Philadelphia
Gene Coriney
Phils
Richie Ashbun
Anderson
Cubs
Mike McCormick
Eric Banks
Art Seluit
Drysdale
Charlie Neal Brooks Lawrence
Don Newcombe
Robin Robarts
Cincinnati
Ashburn
Tookle
Jim O'Toole
Drysdale Eyes 20 Victories in 1959 Season
Los Angeles Dodgers righthander Don Drysdale discusses hopes for reaching 20 wins in 1959 after a strong start against St. Louis. He notes his pitching form, cites his 1958 season with 12 wins and 10 losses, and says he won’t rush thoughts on a potential 20-win goal.
Drown While Boating Near Loyalhanna Dam
A motor boat capsized in Loyalhanna Dam near Saltsburg yesterday, drowning two occupants. Victims were James Ro Kronk, 22, of Penn Westmoreland County, and Ed Grauerholts, 20, of Greenburg, Pa.
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Loyalhanna Dam
Tadiwa County
James Ro Kronk
Pann Westmoreland County
Ed Grauerholts
Greenisburk
Im. Pa
Grid All Stars Prepare for Clash With Bate Hinges Nation
Coach Graham praises the All-Stars for strong pace and readiness after a tough practice. The team, featuring high altitude training insights, aims to meet the Nation Football League champion Soldier sBield Aust in an upcoming bout with focus on speed and discipline.
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Byerly Joins Giants San Francisco Pitcher Debut
Byerly, an 8 year old left handed pitcher, joins the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. The young bowler has a record with multiple teams and seeks a breakthrough in the major league scene.
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SAN Francisco
San Francisco Poians
Tony Ether Moreague
Min
Neapulis
Amerie AR Pals
Bully Muffett
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