6th U.S. Open Underway at Oak Hill in Rochester
The 56th U S Open opens at Rochester New York on Oak Hill East. Ben Hogan seeks an unprecedented fifth title amid age talk while Dick Mayer questions his form. Caddies and controversy surface as Snead clashes over a non pool caddy. Names like Littler Middleton Thom son Sou chak Burke Bolt circulate as early contenders.
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Homer Records May Be Broken
Baseball observers note a surge in home runs across the major leagues with 794 homers this year, up from 555 in 1952. The American and National Leagues show pace to eclipse historic marks. records include 76 by the Yankees and 84 by the Reds through 50 games, signaling a power era shift.
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Elks and Chemstrand Open Softball Weekend on Saturday
The Elks travel to Tuscumbia to face Robbins at 6 30 P M with players due at Delano Park by 5 P M The Chemstrand squad meets Reynolds at Delano Park at 7 30 P M Chemstrand leads the City Softball League at 7 0 with multiple outside wins including three over Robbins and single wins vs Thiokol and Howard Gentle.
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Riot Reported At Armory Show
A rough wrestling main event ended in a referee's disqualification as Zebesco defeated Rowdy Red Roberts amid a brawl. Zebesco broke a chair over Roberts during the melee. Roberts reportedly lost a tooth and chairs flew into the ring. Keene and Tolos beat Malenko and Larsen in the tag bout as promoter Bill Golden plans next Wednesday's card.
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Ruth Catches Up With Slugging Mickey Mantle
New York report says Babe Ruth has caught up with Mickey Mantle in home run pace. Mantle, the Yankee power hitter, was 12 games ahead of Ruth’s 60 homer pace in 1927 but is now even after 53 games this season. Mantle has 21 homers in 53 games. Ruth had the same count in the same number of games.
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Reds Lead Tigers and Senators in Narrow Baseball Contests
In a competitive swing sighting the Reds hold a 25 to 21 advantage over the Tigers who trail 12 to the Senators as the scoring unfolds. The rhythm hints at a back and forth game with early pressure on defense.
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Woodlawn Wins Alabama High School Baseball Title
Woodlawn of Birmingham captured the state baseball championship by beating Demopolis 3 to 1 in the deciding game of a three game series. Junior pitcher Rodney Gilbert held Demopolis to four hits as Woodlawn totaled seven off loser Alan Koch. The Colonels also claimed unofficial 1955 football and state Class AA basketball honors.
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Dodgers edge Cubs 7 6 in tense Little League tilt
Dodgers withstand late Cubs surge to win 7 6 in Little League action. Markey McDonal earned the win with Don Turner taking the loss as the game stayed tight after a 5 0 Dodgers lead. Officials urge prompt result reporting to Daily to print standings.
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Chisox Finally Get To Yankees
The White Sox beat the Yankees 7-5 marking a first victory in seven tries. Ron Northey, Larry Doby and Ed Mathews contributed key hits as Chicago overcame a 3-1 deficit in the fourth inning. Babe Ruth and Mickey Mantle contrasts noted in recap with Mantle’s 21st homer after 53 games.
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Baseball score roundup from Wednesday games
Wednesday results show Atlanta defeating Mobile 7 6 in 10 innings while Chattanooga beat Savannah 5 4. New Orleans played at New Orleans and St. seady weather affected repeats with rain ending play in the eighth.
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Giambra Eyes More Fights Before Middleweight Rise
Syracuse report notes Joey Giambra, 24, plans several bouts to build his case for challenging middleweight champion Ray Robinson and top contenders. The 160 pound division remains boxing promoters biggest money maker, and Giambra fits the era’s talent surge.
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