Souchak Wins Motor City Open In Nine Strokes
Mike Souchak, a 32 year old former Duke football player, fired a four under par 66 to win the Motor City Open by nine strokes with a 268 total. He topped runners up Doug Ford and Bill Casper Jr and earned $3,500, taking his year total to $45,680. Souchak said he would start a long vacation.
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City Tennis Favorites See Advancers In Class C Finals
Delbert Daniel and Steve Cogswell advanced toward the Class C semifinals at Long Beach City Championships. Daniel defeated Dan Christopherson 8-5 6-2, while Jack Callon edged Cogswell in three sets 6-3 2-6 6-4. Callon beat Richard Laurimore 6-4 6-1 earlier. In doubles, Miss Mortimer and Lee Wood beat Miss Haydon and Moss 8-6 6-4. Final rounds set for Saturday and Sunday.
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Alston’s wrath over Dodgers hustle during grueling heat
Walter Alston scolded Dodgers for loafing on grounders and pops after a 96 degree day, naming Don Zimmer Ron Fairly and Charlie Neal as culprits. He praised Larry Sherry for a dominant relief effort, noting improved control and a rare standout game. The team won but faced rain interruptions and minor injuries as Cardinal usage rises and Wills may miss a week.
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Aussies Advance to Davis Cup Finals with India Win
In Brookline on Sunday, Neale Fraser defeated Ramanathan Krishnan in 67 minutes 6-2 6-3 6-4 to give Australia a 4-1 lead and set up a round against the United States for the 16th straight time. Rod Laver added a late point by beating Premjit Lall 6-2 10-8 6-4.
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L B Star Tops British Player to Win Wightman Cup Match
In Sewickley UPI reports the United States defeats Great Britain 4 3 to reclaim the Wightman Cup at the Edgeworth Club. Beverly Baker Fleitz powers the victory with a straight sets win over Christine Troan to seal the Americans 4 1 in a best four out of seven. Darlene Hard earlier vanquished Angela Mortimer 63 68 64 after a lengthy rain delay.
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Bassey Quits Drills Sharper Than Ever For Moore Bout
After a brisk workout at the Olympic Auditorium Hogan Bassey says he is in peak condition for the featherweight title fight with Davey Moore at Grand Avenue arena Wednesday night. Odds favor Moore 8 to 5 though Bassey backers push bets toward 5 to 4 as fight night nears. Moore, training at Willie Omer's Ranch in San Jacinto, reports sharper sparring while Bassey’s camp claims the Nigerian believes he was shorted in their first bout, a decision that cost him the crown.
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Rawls Wins Western Open with Six-Stroke Victory
Betsy Rawls captured the pro women's Western Open title in Seattle by shooting a final round 71 to finish at 293 for the 72-hole event. Patty Berg and Joanne Gunderson tied for second at 294, six strokes back, as the Spartanburg champion bested the field.
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Star Class 59 Regatta Opens At Newport Harbor Yacht Club
Skippers and crews stand at attention as 32 fleets raise flags to open the 1959 Star Class regatta at Newport Harbor. The 10 mile triangular course begins today with daily races through next Saturday. the overall winner will be decided then. Notables include Bill Ficker aboard NBYCUSA and former champions Agostino Straulina of Italy and others from the US and abroad.
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