Mantle's Bat and Ball Donated to Baseball Hall of Fame
The bat and ball used by Mickey Mantle to hit a famed 565 foot homer at Washington are awarded to the Hall of Fame. Mantle may donate the artifacts if the Yankees approve. Loren Babe lent Mantle the bat. The homer sparked debate over the longest in baseball history, with experts split on Ruth's 600 foot claim.
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Philadelphia
Mickey Mantle
Hall of Pine
Washington
Mantle
Yankees
Yankee Staere
Cooperstown
N. Y
Sid Keener
Loren Babe
Mickey
H. G. Salsinger
Detroit News
Babe Ruth
Detroit
Dan Daniel
New York World-Telegram
Sun
Daniel
Noone
Jim Brideweier
Jim Turner
Yankee
Turner
Casey Stengel
Stengel
Melbourne Wins Bid to Host 1956 Olympic Games
The International Olympic Committee confirmed Melbourne Australia would host the 1956 Summer Games after two hours of scrutiny. IOC president Avery Brundage shifted to support the Australian bid amid facility delays and strong local defense by Melbourne officials.
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Mexico City
International Olympic Com Committee
Melbourne
Australia
IOC
MeKee
Eee
Switzerland
Avery Brundage
United States
Brundage
Coe
W. Coles
Yow To Coach Hanes Hosiery Part Time In 1953-54
Virgil Yow the veteran coach will stay with Hanes Hosiery on a part time basis after basketball season to lead Camp Pla Mor and return to Hanes Hosiery in fall to coach the girls National AAU champions. He plans a coaching clinic and to assemble a strong 12 girl squad for next season while continuing success at Hanes.
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Winston-Salem
Virgil Yow
Hanes Hosiery Girls
Winston- Salem
Yow
Hanes
Hanes Hosiery
Pla-Mor
Gibsonville High School
High Point College
Wichita
Kansas
Hanes Hosiery Boys
Southern Textile
N. C. State Col
Lege Quint
Everett Case
State
Nancy Isenhour
Badin
Panthers
Hanes Hosiery Mills Company
Eanies Futch
Eckie Jordan
Lurlyne Greer
Mildred Little
Camp Pla-Mor
Dave Diamont
A. B. Evans
Robert Lee
North Carolina
Population projection for United States in 1960
A prediction estimates the U.S. population reaching 171 176 000 by 1960. The forecast reflects demographic trends and growth projections used by planners and statisticians.
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United States
North-South Amateur To Boast Fast Field
Pinehurst hosts the 53rd North and South Invitation Amateur Championship with about 140 starters. Defending champion Frank Stranahan of Toledo is favored to win a fourth title as play begins with a qualifying round and proceeds the week to a 36 hole final. The field includes former champions Frank Strafaci Bill Campbell Hobart Manley Charles Dudley Mal Galletta and top contenders Don Cherry Dick Chapman Bobby Knowles Billy Joe Patton plus regional stars and noted amateurs from across the country.
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Pinehurst
Pinehurst Country Club
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ain
Stranahan
Frank Strafaci
Woodhaven
N. Y
Bill Campbell
Huntingdon
W. Va
Hobart Man
New York
Don Cherry
Dick Chapman
U. S
Bobby Knowles
Aiken
S. C
Walker Copper
North Carolina
Billy Joe Patton
Dale Morey
Martinsville
Ind
Frank Souchak
Pittsburgh
Billy Shields
Albany
H. H. Haverstick
Lancaster
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Shrine
Hall of Fame
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Condit Ae Electric
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E Aed Plumbing
N. Main ST
Jim Hayworth
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Kirk Ritch
Ralph Hall
Gil Buck
Wallace Dorsett
Hayworth
Bison
Gastonia
Green Wave
Lacy High
Wolverine
UST
Sheppard Motor and Supply GO
Shaw's Lake
FLINT
Hillsville
Joe McBride
Ridgewood
N. J
Robert Kuntz
Larchm N. Y
Jack Westland
Maurice J. McCarthy
Muskegon
Mich
Edward Lister, Jr
Willoughby
Ohio
Lloyd Ribner
New York City
David “Spec
Goldman Dallas
Texas
Harvie Ward
St. Augustine
Fla
Har McCready
Portsmouth
Art Hoff
Star
la Grange Park
Chicago
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ALL Our
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Montheu Ave
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Atte
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N. Main
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Lexington Ave
Rlee Lothes
Gabardines Sharkskins
Roma
Pe Corr Beer
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Wright
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