Dark Horse Aims to Upend Hogan in U S Open
Baltusrol pro Johnny Farrell, a 1928 Open winner, predicts a dark horse may derail Ben Hogan in the U S Open. He cites rising pros like Bob Toski, Doug Ford, Jackie Burke, Shelley Mayfield, and Bob Rosburg as forces to challenge Hogan’s record bid as the field of 161 starts Thursday. Sam Snead voices confidence but acknowledges his neck pain while Bobby Locke questions Hogan’s target score.
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Boxing results highlight in Hazleton and nearby towns
United Press reports Bob Profizzi of Freeland outpoints Joe Auriello of Chester while Murph Daley knocks out Dinny McNamara in Easton. No City Softball League games last night. Kelley’s Service Station faces Sevier’s Sunoco at Kelley’s Field today with umpires Rosier Hughes and Hall.
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Yesterday's Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League details include St Louis and Phila slugging in a doubleheader with Raschi, Labine, and Campanella among listed pitchers and scores. American League games feature Reynolds and Houtteman wins, plus Cleveland and Detroit tallies, with Boston and Chicago misfiring in a seven-run gap.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Summary
The standings show New York 35 21 and Brooklyn 34 22 leading the NL pennant race, with Milwaukee 29 24 and St. Louis 29 28 close behind. Tuesday results include St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 1, with Cleveland 9 Washington 3 and New York 6 Baltimore 4. Upcoming pitchers for several matchups are listed, including Nuxhall at New York and Erskine at Brooklyn.
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Alston Quietly Guides Dodgers Through Early 1954 Season
Walter Alston, newly named Dodgers manager, faced doubt from peers who questioned his inexperience. Through 1954, the Dodgers show steady progress, hovering atop the National League with a strong lineup while the team evaluates the rookie skipper’s impact compared to Charley Dressen’s era.
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Smoky) Alston
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Six-Run Eighth Sparks Indians Rally to Defeat Senators
Cleveland overturned a 3-3 tie with a six-run eighth inning. Rosen returned as pinch hitter and delivered a two-run double as the Indians beat the Senators 9-3. Houtteman earned his sixth win with relief from Newhouser.
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Blueville Ball Nine Strands in Uniforms Yet No Field
Blueville baseball team fields new uniforms from sponsor Four Corners but has no place to play. Spokesman Bob McCue says a cleaned lot was sold and barred from use, leaving the team with one diamond and a chance to stay active. Players seek any available unused fields near Blueville for late-season action. Thursday’s games list Philadelphia at Chicago, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, New York at Baltimore.
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Elks Break VFW In Extra Inning Little League Game
The Elks beat the VFW 18 to 14 in a wild extra inning affair. After a 14 14 tie in the sixth, the Elks pushed four runs in the seventh to win as Barry Williams earned the win and Charlie Moran took the loss. Scoring swung back and forth with lead changes in each inning amid walks and hits. Box score shows Elks with 13 runs on six hits and six errors to VFWs 14 runs on six hits and four errors. Strand farm team players to meet at the high school diamond Thursday at 4 p.m.
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Olson Wins Easy TKO Over Turner in Honolulu Fight
World middleweight champion Carl Olson known as Bobo won a cautious bout in Honolulu when referee Louis Freitas threatened to eject him for lack of aggression. Olson erupted in the eighth round, stopping Jesse Turner of St. Louis in 1 minute 9 seconds of the frame in a non title 10 round affair.
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Louisville Triumphs Over Indianapolis 10 1
Sports brief notes Louisville defeated Indianapolis 10 to 1. Kansas City at Toledo postponed by rain. Wednesday games scheduled include Minneapolis at Charleston St Paul at Columbus Indianapolis at Louisville and Kansas City at Toledo with two games listed.
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