Four-day AAU swimming championships disappoint crowd
Bill Hodges reflects on the four day National AAU Senior Women's swimming and diving championships at City Lake Park. Attendance was disappointing though officials and participants were pleased with the setup and event management. The piece notes general waning spectator interest in afternoon sports and swimming as a spectator sport. Local organizers may sponsor again in the future, but current enthusiasm is low.
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Beman Wins Eastern Amateur With Slow-Pedaled Finish
Deane Beman of Bethesda Maryland captured his third Eastern Amateur in four years with a final round 69 at the Elizabeth Manor Course Portsmouth Virginia giving him a three stroke victory and a 72 hole total of 282. He credited a pace change late in the round after tiring in the earlier holes.
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Divers Challenge Colossal City Lake Depth Myths
The four day meet confirms California as a hotbed of women’s swimming with Los Angeles and Santa Clara taking first and second. Robyn Johnson of Arlington Virginia dominates freestyle, winning all three free events, defeating Carolyn House of Los Angeles twice while anchoring the 400 meter medley relay to clinch the team title for 1A.
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All Round Champion Tarantino Leads Tourney, Hand Injury
San Francisco’s Husky Jon Tarantino won both American Casting Association and all round trophies at the National Casting Tournament in Nashville. In the final, a tendon sheath injury in his left hand undermined his drive. Billy Casper later faced questions about his golf career after hand pain flared.
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San Francisco
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Yankees Extend Lead After White Sox Sweep
The New York Yankees swept Chicago in a doubleheader 6-2 and 4-2, widening their American League lead to 10 games. Elston Howard went 4-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, while Ralph Terry and Jim Bouton combined for relief support. Chicago's losses, amid a brutal 14-games-in-13-days road stretch, tightened the AL race as Minnesota moved into a tie for second after a win over Washington.
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National League Polo Grounds See Last Of Dodgers
Dodgers stumble as rainouts and late homers shape NL action at the Polo Grounds. Giants and Cardinals jockey for position while Calus and Drysdale contribute strong starts. Cubs crushed. Reds and Phillies also affected as weather and key hits decide the day.
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Baseball Roundup Hits and Stumbles Across Major Leagues
Scores show Sox and Indians split as Cleveland beat Boston in the second game. Paul Toth pitched for St Louis in a 7-4 win over Washington. Kansas City edged Baltimore. Detroit suffered a loss. Don Drysdale held rivals to three hits as Dodgers split games in a rough road trip. Phillies and Mets battled, Spade earned a win against the Colts, Fazio homered, and Brown allowed five hits in a mixed day of action across the circuit.
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Iota
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Warren Spade
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Skinny Brown
Mrs Trimnal Carded First Hole-In-One At Thomasville Club
Francis Trimnal’s wife achieved the course’s first ever hole in one at Colonial Country Club Thomasville using a 3/4 wood on the 160 yard fifth hole. Teammates Bonnie Jordan Rachel Prevost and Lucy Pierce played alongside.
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Lucy Pierce
Dennis Ralston Key in U S Davis Cup Victory Over Mexico
The United States defeated Mexico 4-1 in the American Zone semi finals at the Los Angeles club. Dennis Ralston emerged as the hero with a decisive Sunday win over Rafael Osuna and paired doubles success with McKinley against Osuna and Palafox, securing the 4-1 score and clinching the tie as preparations begin for a challenge to Australia.
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Nashville Belles Take Softball Regional Title
Nashville's Belles won their second straight Women's South Atlantic Regional Softball Title by defeating Atlanta's Loreles Ladies. Lottie Jackson pitched both victories, allowing two hits in the first game and six in the nine inning second game.
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