Ward Wins National Amateur Golf Title 9 and 8
Harvie Ward of North Carolina captured the National Amateur Championship by defeating William Hyndman of Philadelphia 9 and 8 at the James River course. Ward dominated with iron play and consistent putting, finishing with a near flawless performance and the swift clinch on the 28th hole.
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Philadelphia
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Ward
James River
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Dick Cone
Pinehurst
Kes Coe
Billy Maxwell
Charles MacDonald
Charles Sands
Bob Jones
Philip Perkins
Dick Chapman
W. B. McCullough
Charlie Coe
Rufus King
Young Ward
Arnold Palmer
U. S. Golf Assn
Pitt Rolls Over Cal In Offensive Finish
Pittsburgh completed a dramatic comeback to defeat California 27 7 in an intersectional football clash. Bob Grier and Dick Bowen each scored twice as Bowen caught a six yard pass from Corney Salvaterra for a key score.
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Bob Grier
Dick Bowen
California
Pitt
Bears
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Grier
Corney Salvaterra
Bears Rally Falls Short in Cal Football Clash
California edged out by final drive, Grier scores twice and Vallotton hauls in Maguire pass for a 30 yard TD. Maguire, Vallotton connect on early 30 yard score. Vallotton recovers Grier fumble. Poppin converts as visitors hold 27-20 lead late.
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Vallotton
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Salaterra
Lewis
Bagamery Paluck
Open Next Weekend NFL Boasts Bumper Crop Of New Talent
The 1955 NFL season starts with rookies poised to challenge veterans. Eagles host Giants. Lions vs Redskins. Browns face Washington. Rams meet 49ers. Colts clash with Bears. Cardinals pair with Steelers. New coaches include Strader, Gillman, and Richards. Notable rookies: Tittle, Johnson, Perry, McElhenny. Webster and Patton shine for Giants. Guglielmi leads Washington's passer trio Others: Morris, Waller, Thard earn Rams spots. Kuharich expects Guglielmi to lead in 1955 season.
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Red) Strader
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Tough Test Awaits In Trans Miss Golf Opener
In Oklahoma City on September 17 the 25th Trans Mississippi Golf Assn tour opens at Twin Hills Country Club. About 250 entries are expected including six former champions and top medalists. The 6,370 yard course features par 37 37 with five days of match play and an 85 could reach the 52 bracket. The defending champ Vonnie Colby turned pro after last year. Conference notes mention early tests by Edean Anderson Thianfeldt and Grace Desnoss Smith as they assess the layout and qualifying 72 records.
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Marciano Moore Title Fight Draws Big Night Interest
Rocky Marciano prepared to defend his heavyweight title against Archie Moore Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. The bout drew record theater TV interest with an estimated one million dollars gross in theaters and substantial gate potential. Moore promoted as a character, while Marciano trained in Grosinger New York area.
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Gene Tunney Jack
Chicago
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X.Y
North Adams
Lucky Thompson
Bruton Hitting Eight Home Runs in Eight NL Parks
Braves slugger Bill Bruton has eight homers this season and each came in a different National League park, highlighting his road power and varied venue success.
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Bill Bruton
Braves
Georgia Tech Tops Miami 14 6 On Breaks And Key Plays
Georgia Tech defeated Miami 14-6 in a season opener at Atlanta. A lucky fair catch interference call led to a 48 yard Rotenberry TD and a Morris 24 yard Gallo pounce as Tech capitalized on two breaks while Miami dominated play with long drives and only Bosseler score in the third period.
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Tech tops Miami on late Morris return in grid clash
Georgia Tech edges Miami as Mor ris Morris seals 1 point margin with a 48 yard punt return runback after a late pass interception by J Morris. Tech starts season ranked 10th to Miami's 9th in the AP preseason poll.
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Joe Kohut
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J. Morris
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