Mayer Captures Tam O'Shanter World Championship
Dick Mayer surged in the final holes to win golf's Tam O'Shanter world tournament and the $50,000 prize, finishing 72 holes in 279 nine under par. He clinched the title with birdies on 15, 16, and 17 after trailing Snead and Balding earlier, while Snead, Balding, Littler and others faded in a dramatic finish.
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Ward to Shun More Tourney Golf Til '58
Harvie Ward, suspended national amateur golf champion, said there would be no major tournament play until his probation ends next year. He won the La Jolla Country Club invitational with a 206 10 under par, six strokes ahead of Ted Richards, A. 316 in Tavier, and Phil Rodgers. The four-man team title went to a Los Angeles led group including Bill Curtis, Dr. Charles Weber, Garry Johnson, and Bill Canning.
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Berg Pull Snares Tie Women's Playoff Today
Fatty Berg and Fay Crocker meet in an 18 hole playoff for the world women's golf title at Tam O'Shanter. The winner earns a then unprecedented 6000 prize with runner up earning 2000. Berg won the qualifying with a 72 hole total, while Crocker secured third place in the tournament.
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Mounties and Seals Split Eye Pad Action in Pacific Coast League
San Francisco Seals lead the Pacific Coast League but face the San Diego Padres pursuing within a half game. San Diego swept Seattle 8-2 and 3-2 as Vic Lombardi notched his sixth straight win. Vancouver and San Francisco split, Hollywood and Los Angeles split, with Sacramento and Portland completing shutouts. Chuck Diering delivered a clutch eighth inning single for Vancouver, while Stanka and Watkins earned wins for Portland and Sacramento respectively.
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Ex-Farmer Reese Dick Hurled San Jose Past Merchants
San Jose righthander Reese Dick formerly of Hayward High and San Jose State pitched ten innings for a 9 to 4 victory over the San Leandro Merchants. Dick fanned 14 and walked two, while San Jose built the lead in extras after a three-run frame. San Leandro tied the game in the 9th before the decisive 10th inning. The San Jose squad leads the San Jose Night baseball league as the Merchants struggle in a tight race.
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Patterson Starts Northwest Training for Seattle Title Fight
World heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson set up quarters in Kent before his August 22 title bout in Seattle with Olympic champion Pete Rademacher. Patterson is joined by manager Cus D Amato trainer Don Florio a coach and two partners and a publicity man. Rademacher is already training at Issaquah near Seattle.
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Giants Set Meeting On Westward Move
Giants director meeting to decide relocation with San Francisco as the apparent new home. Horace Stoneham will tell the board the move is imminent, with minority stockholders unable to block. A conference is planned for tomorrow or later in the week, with Hayward or Minneapolis as possible sites and South County residents awaiting word on housing for the team.
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US Retains Wightman Cup With Dominant Victory
The United States defeats Britain to win the Wightman Cup for the 21st straight time. Ann Hayden and Dorothy Head Knode secured the clinching wins, with Wimbledon champion Althea Gibson and doubles team Margaret Osborne DuPont and Louise Brough contributing key victories in a decisive series clincher.
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30 Best TV Fights Billy Graham and Chico Vejar
A TV log entry highlights a 1958 boxing clash between Billy Graham and Chico Vejar, noting a 30 second film frame and a brief boxing feature. The item emphasizes the era's televised boxing scene and film segment accompanying the bout.
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49ers Meet Giants In Canadian Grid Fare At Kezar
Edmonton Eskimos beat Vancouver 9 6 in a Canadian league game noted for a compact two hour finish and hard line back play. The Giants face the 49ers next Sunday at Kezar with Albert’s New York squad holding workouts in Albany and San Francisco.
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Pace Could Put Braves and Yankees in Pennant Reach
The Braves beat the Cardinals 5-1 to gain their seventh straight win and 21st in 26 since July 1, while the Yankees defeated the Orioles 7-2 to open a 5 1/2 game lead with 44 games left. Gene Conley earned his eighth win as Milwaukee secured the NL's largest lead of the season. Johnny Kucks and Bob Grim paced New York as they push a steady August pace. The White Sox split with Detroit, and the Pirates beat the Dodgers in a 10 inning opener, with Mazeroski delivering the winning run. Rookie Jack Sanford tossed a three-hitter for Philadelphia in a 2-0 win over the Giants.
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Mary Ann in Eastern Finals at South Orange Tennis
Eastern Grass Court championships near finish with Sabitt and Seixas advancing to finals. Savitt, semi-retired from tennis, defeated top seed Ham Richardson 3-6 7-5 4-6 6-3 after rainouts. Seixas, 33, beat Shea 6-4 6-2 3-. Mitchell ousted Hopps 8-6 6-1 to reach semifinals.
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How They Stand National League and Pacific Coast League Update
National League standings show Brooklyn at top with a 19- year mark and Philadelphia and New York close behind while Milwaukee trails. Postponements noted for Brooklyn at Cincinnati. Pacific Coast League lists San Francisco leading with Vancouver and San Diego in pursuit, yesterday’s results include Vancouver 2-1 and Sacramento 1-2 with series standings detailed.
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Bay-O-Vista Girls Set Nat s Swim Records
Sherry Silva of San Leandro Bay-O-Vista Seun Club won four firsts and set national and Pacific Association records in the Kiwanis Campbell swim meet. Kathe Simecek of BOY set a national mark in the Girls 13-14 160 yard medley and Jack Hayden led BOY in boys 10 and under events with PA records in the 20 yard freestyle and backstroke. The Bay-O-Vistas also won the Girls 13-14 160 yard medley relay.
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Hernandez Notches 21st Victory for Visalia Redlegs
Peter Hernandez of Visalia earned his 21st win of the season as the Redlegs beat Modesto 4-3, extending Visalia and Stockton Ports’ league margin over Salinas to four games in the California League race. Al Spearman kept Stockton on pace, while Visalia also defeated Bakersfield 11-1 in the day’s action. San Jose topped Fresno in the other scheduled game.
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Oakland Nine Legion Titlists Capture California Crown
The Oakland Post 337 team Erwin Nine Legion Titlists clinched its fourth California American Legion baseball title by defeating Fresno after a 13-1 loss in the finals opener. The win advances Oakland to represent California in a sectional tournament at Lodi later this month.
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Zulueta Trials Comeback In Lightweight Card
Cuban contender Orlando Zulueta returns tonight in a lightweight bout at St Nicholas Arena. He faces Frank Ippolita in a TV 10 rounder as part of a packed schedule with other bouts in New York New Orleans Pontiac Syracuse Louisville and Hollywood. Zulueta ranking third among 15 pounders contrasts with Ippolito's unrated status as fans back the Mexican featherweight rivalries and other national telecasts feature Baby Vasquez Pauli Ross and Davey Moore.
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