Westland Wins National Amateur in Seattle at 47
Jack Westland, 47, captured the U S National Amateur title in Seattle by defeating Al Mengert 3 and 2 after a 34-hole battle. He plans a political run for Congress, hoping to become the first golfer to sit in the House. Westland praised clutch putting and pin precision while the crowd of 6,009 watched a dramatic show.
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Greens Worry Girls in US Golf Tourney
In Portland Oregon 150 women amateurs contest USGA qualifying for the national tourney. Romack defending Kirby and Judy Frank headline as 64 of 150 advance to match play starting tomorrow with rounds through Saturday. Green conditions sparking concern among players including Purge Disherenger and Bowman as top contenders vie for 18 hole matches then 30 hole final.
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California
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Atlanta
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New York Metropolitan
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Younds
Jackie Purge
Honolulu
Babe Didrikgen
Carol Disrenger
Af Tiffons
Sue Bowman
Richmond
Calif
Pat Lesser
de. Wash
Betty Jane Hulteap
Washington
Rockwood Wins in Park Tennis Upset
In St Louis Rockwood from Salt Lake City defeated defending champion Wade Herren of Birmingham 7 8 4 2 to claim the National Public Parks tennis title after a pep talk following Herren’s hot start. Mary Arnold Prentiss of Los Angeles retained the women’s singles crown by blanking Joan Johnson of Detroit.
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Salt Lake City
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Birmingham
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Los. Angeles
Joan Johnson
Detrait
Turnesa and Clark Reach Fort Wayne Open Golf Finals
Jim Turnesa and Jimmy Clark faced off in a playoff to decide the Fort Wayne Open winner. Clark and Turnesa battled over 18 holes, with Clark finishing 222 and 18 under par, while Turnesa led by two at one point. Marly Furgol captured third in the 34-hole event with 273 to earn $1,400.
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Stockton Manager Hurls a Shutout
Southpaw Tony Freitas, a long-time workhorse, threw his sixth shutout of the year as Stockton beat San Jose 6-0 in the opener. Freitas improved to 6-0 in 28 decisions. The nightcap went 11 innings with San Jose winning 7-6 on two Port errors, a single, and Marty Keough’s third double as Modesto plated four in the third.
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Oaks Jolted By Double Loss To Suds In NFL Action
San Francisco routed Chicago 38 14 at Kezar Stadium as Y A Tittle linked with Soltau in a dominant first half. The 49ers built a 24 point lead, while Joe Perry and Hugh McElhenny sparked the attack as San Francisco prepared for a showdown with the Los Angeles Rams.
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Hayward Swim Team Wins Drake AAU Junior Olympics Meet
Hayward Plunge swimmers edged Berkeley and Sacramento to take first in the Drake high school meet at the Pacific Association AAU Junior Olympics. Darrel Heinrich won the 100 yard backstroke, Steve Setteroff posted 1 12.1 in the 100 yard breaststroke for 12 to 14 year olds, and Berkeley’s Cramer led girls with multiple wins including the 100 yard freestyle and breaststroke.
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Sante Clu
U S Davis Cup Hope Rises On Sunshine and Fresh Doubles Team
American hope hinges on a bold pickup pairing as Viv Seixas of Philadelphia and Mervin Rose of Australia upset defending champions Sedgman and McGregor of Australia 3 6 10 0 10 8 6 8. Seixas and Rose, new together, take a share of the championship, with Australia previously dominant 1949 50 51 while Doris Hart and Shirley Fry defend the women's title over Maureen Connolly and Louise Creagh.
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San Diego
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Beverly Hills Calif
Baseball Standings and Player Highlights Collide in Turbulent Week
A cluttered baseball standings snippet lists players and teams with stats across multiple clubs, mentioning Dalisd, Zerninl, Berra, Doby and Robinson among others. The text shifts to a stark news item: cage star killed in a Troy, New York automobile accident on Sunday, marking a somber sports tragedy.
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Major Leaguers Battle Inconsistent Giants and Surging Yankees
UNITED PRESS reports Brooklyn fans eyed a Giants and Cardinals struggle as the Dodgers built a lead while the Yankees pressed ahead in the American League. Shuba and Snider homered for Brooklyn as Hodges featured in a double play. Gil Hodges aided with an unassisted twin killing. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 4 to 2, extending their lead over Cleveland to two games. Red Sox beat Browns 2 to 1 in 10 innings as Carl Scheib pitched a four-hitter for Chicago’s 11-7 win over the Pirates. The Giants won 6 to 2 behind Al Corwin as Warren Hacker shut down Philadelphia, and Boston topped Pittsburgh 4 to 0 in a late game as Ralph Kiner’s homer continued to pace Pittsburgh.
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Fresno junior golf champ takes Legion title at Airways
Monte Shevelut of Fresno won the American Legion Junior Golf championship at Airways yesterday with a four under par 68. He posted nines of 33 and 35 to finish two strokes behind the course record he already owns, edging close to the mark.
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Stars and Seals Take Leads in Pacific Coast League Action
The Stars swept a four-game set, moving ahead with strong pitching by Paul Lapatne and Elmer Singleton in Hollywood and Portland. San Francisco won two from Sacramento as Johnny Lindell starred, while Portland beat Los Angeles 11 6 3 and 3 2 in a doubleheader. The Seals and Stars extended early-season leads with timely hits from Joe Grace and Hasgell, and Don Eggert contributed for Portland.
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Acorns Fall to 3 Games From Stars in Doubleheader Sweep
Seattle Rainiers swept a crucial Oakland doubleheader 6 to 2 and 5 to 2 and won the series four games to three. The Rainiers, aided by strong hitting from Artie Wilson and Bob Boyd, closed the Oaks three games behind the Holly Wood Stars. Pitcher Vern Kindsfather earned his 17th win while Jim Davis secured key relief in the late innings.
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Olson Favored 2-1 Over Hairston For World Middleweight Crown
New York bookmakers list Carl Olson as a 2 to 1 favorite to beat James Hairston in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Promoter Sid Flaherty credits Olson’s neck development and punch improvement, claiming Olson can beat any middleweight including Sugar Ray Robinson if he wins this fight.
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Kiner Extortion Plot Targets Pirates Outfielder
The FBI declined comment on an extortion plot against Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ralph Kiner, who received a threatening note that demanded money. An undercover agent met the caller, but the suspect did not appear, as Kiner played through nerves in a doubleheader following the incident. His wife Nancy, tennis star Nancy Charlie Kiner, learned of the note by radio and called him.
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