14-Inning Duel: SF Wins 5-4 Leads Nightcap Suspended
A marathon 14 inning game ended with San Francisco over the Mets 5-4 as Ramon Morant walked and Wally Post reached on an error, while Harry Anderson misplayed a fly ball. Bob Schmidt hit a seventh inning homer to put the Giants ahead 3-2 and add an insurance run.
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Bob Schmidt
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Yankees End Tigers Streak With Larsen Shutout Victory
The Yankees defeated the Tigers 7-0 as starter Whitey Ford, actually Larsen, pitched a decisive shutout. George Crowe and Elston Howard provided early offense, while Cincinnati and Kansas City also posted wins as Detroit lost for the seventh straight time.
Parks Gale Net Winners Take Castro Valley Tennis Crown
Parks and Evert Gale of Castro Valley won the 2958 Hayward Area Class B Tennis Championship defeating Joe Pasnone and Jim Wilcox 6 4. The event, sponsored by the Hayward Arena Recreation District, ended February 15 at Castro Valley High School courts with Parks also securing the men's singles title.
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O. K. Parks
Hayward Area
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Evert Gale
Joe Pasnone
Jim Wilcox
Flayavard Arena Recreation District
Cerv Bests Jensen In Homer Contest
In a homer hitting contest at Municipal Stadium, Kansas City athletes edged Jackie Jensen with a final 250 yard blast over the Jeffield fence. Boston outfielder Tensall, leading the circuit with 13 home runs, popped up and grounded out until the last pitch.
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Sansas
Japan Swim Team To Vie in LA Meet
Japan national swimming team arrives in Los Angeles for a three day international meet at the city stadium. Coach Katsuyoshi Murakami leads seven swimmers, entering all events except one, with Tsu Yamanaka aiming to challenge Murray Rose in the 100 and 150 meter freestyle events.
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Debut of professional sports car race at Soldier Field
About 25 000 Chicago racing fans witnessed the first professional sports car race held at Soldier Field on Saturday night. Herb Swan of Euclid Ohio won the event marking the start of professional sports car racing in Chicago.
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Preps Sparkle in AAU Raise Olympic Hope
Bakersfield report highlights high school stars drawing national attention as UPI notes U S Olympic prospects for Rome 1960. Junior jumpers Paul Stuber Joe Faust John Thomas and Ray Nickelberry show promise alongside Cyrol Burleson and Dallas Long in sprints and field events. Athletic future cited as proof of county training through schools NCAA and AAU.
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Boston
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Trojans Sweep NCAA Net Titles with Beaton Duo Victory
USC swept the 1955 NCAA tennis championships at the U S Naval Academy. Alex Olmedo won the singles title defeating Jack Douglas 6 2 3 6 4 1, then Olmedo and Ed Andrews captured the doubles 6 3 6 1 6 5. The Trojans finished with 13 points to Stanford’s 9 and Iowa’s 6.
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Queen Size Bed Featured in Want Ads
A Want Ad promotes a queen size bed for long term comfort in today’s classified section, highlighting a regal theme and inviting readers to upgrade their sleep setup with a durable, roomy bed. The item is pitched as a lasting bedroom centerpiece.
US Team Set For Russ Meets
US Team selections highlight a complex lineup with javelin over 252 feet and new faces advancing to finals at Bakersfield. Dallas Long and Paul Stuber posted strong marks, while Elliott led the mile as Grelle, Moran and Bowen chased the pace. The Southern California Striders won the team title with 101 points, edging NYAC at 97 as the squad prepares for a warmup before leaving for New York and a flight to Russia.
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Hal Connelly
al Hall
Iva Murchison
Willie White
Glenn Davis
Josh Culbreath
Hayes Jones
Ancil Robinson
Eddie Southern
Charlie Jenkins
Fran Washington
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Indians Hold On All America Nine Team Named
Bernie Parrish of Florida and Jerry Stegec of Southern California head a 958 college baseball All-America team selected by the American Association of College Baseball Coaches. The roster features 400 plus hitters like Parrish and Siegert, with several regulars including Howser of Florida State and Uriarte of Missouri. Tom Falma of California and Mile Castanon of USC join the third team. no West Coast players on the second unit.
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Florida
Jerry Stegec
Southern California
American, Association of College Baseball Coaches
Frank
Saia Ot Warvaerd
Richard Howser
Florida State
Ralph Holding
Stanford
Ray Uriarte
Missouri
Dick Grieser
Arizona
Ron Nieman
Wisconsin
Robert Wedin
Phoenix Spoils Soloni's No-Hitter In Ninth
In a doubleheader game, Herdlock Bud Watkins carried a no-hit bid into the ninth for Sacramento Solons before four runs on three singles broke it up. Phoenix Giants win the nightcap, while Don Zanni earns his eighth victory in the opener with key seventh inning support from Glen McMinn. Luis Marquez belts a grand slam in the first game for the Beavers.
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Tommy Heath
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College of Pacific
Andre Rodgers
Dusty Rhodes
Sal Taormina
Joe Amalfitani
Curt Barclay
Don Zaani
Glen McMinn
Marshall Bridges
Marquez
Paul Tollmeister
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Foxx Hospitalized For Rest Tests In Minneapolis
Boston report says baseball Hall of Famer Jammy Foxx was hospitalized in Minneapolis for tests. His agent Henry Silin stated Foxx was not hospitalized for a heart attack or high blood pressure, and the move was for a test series.
Tack Nicklaus Wins Trans Miss Amateur Title in Kansas
Ohio State freshman Tack Nicklaus claimed his first major amateur fall title by dominating Trans Miss finalist Dick Narville 5 and 8 in Hutchinson Kansas. The victory showcased Nicklaus’s powerful hitting and sealed his status as a rising star in amateur golf.
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Tack Nicklaus
Dick Narville
Cornell IRA Sweep Defeats Rivals in Regatta Crown
In Syracuse New York Cornell swept the varsity, junior varsity and freshman races at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship. The Big Red led Navy and MIT early, then pulled away to win by three lengths on Owego Lake course.
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Patty Berg Wins Golf Crown at Nahwya Course
Patty Berg claimed her seventh Western Golf Association championship at Nahwya Country Club, Erie. The St Andrews Illinois native posted a final round 75 to finish at 293 after rounds 79 72 71, narrowly defeating Beverly Hanson who shot 72 76 for a second place finish.
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Giants Face Braves In Radio Sports Log
Monday 5 55 Bay area update reports Giants vs Braves baseball game details on Radio Sports Log. Broadcast notes include lineup hints and expected matchup context for fans.
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Kroll Cars To Two Stroke Buick Open Lead
In Grand Blanc Michigan Ted Kroll shot a three round total of 211 71 71 69 to take a two stroke lead into the final round of the Buick Open Bolt Balt and Jack Fleck chase behind with Bates and Casper Jr two more back Don Finsterwald missed the cut while George Bayer and Casper each carded an eagle crowd attendance topped 17000 atop the Buick field with strong performances from Rosburg Vetiter and Lema in the Bay Area contingent
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Bill Casper Jr
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George ‘Bayer
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Bob Rosburg
Palo Alto
Ben Vet Iter
San Francisco
John McMulin
Alameda
Tony Lema
San Leandro
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Rich Barry Homers In State League
Salinas game in the California League featured Rich Barry of Berkeley driving in two runs with a long home run. Dale Zeigler limited Salinas to several hits as the Modesto Reds won the contest on the road.
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Salinas
Dale Zeigler
Alix
Modesto Reds
Berkeley
Jett Field
Sam Snead Golf School Swing Tips Illustration
A Sam Snead feature explains near perfect swing form with focus on head stability during the backswing, extended left arm as guide, slight knee bend, weight transfer from right to left, and overall balance. It promotes a free wallet sized guide "Ball in Relation to Stance" via stamped self addressed envelope to Sam Snead c/o the local newspaper.
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Sam Snead
US Amateur Golf Set for SF September 8
The USGA announced sites and dates for three 1958 golf championships. The men’s amateur at Olympic Country Club San Francisco begins September 8 with 33 qualifying sections and Aug 26 qualifying in most locales. Women’s amateur at Westport Country Club Dare Conn starts August 18. Senior championship starts Sept 29 with 120 players at Monterey Peninsula Pebble Beach California.
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U. Ss. Golf Association
Olympic Country Club
San Francisco
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Salt Lake Eg
Caicagg
Hillman Robbins, Jr
Meimplas
Frank Taylor
Pomona
Calif
Harvie Ward
Wer Rum
Dare Conn
Monterey Peninsula Country Club
Pebbie Beach
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