Blair reeves up after state amateur setback in St Louis
Golf prodigy Blair, 24, of Jefferson City, plans a fall return to form after losing the state amateur final to Bob Barton. He will work for his father, pursue business opportunities in sales and PR, and practice his short game at the Country Club. Blair noted fatigue and crowd issues affected his play and aims to rebuild this summer.
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Jefferson City
Gordames TY
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Blair
Meadowbrook
Missmut Golf Association
Barton
Mair
Bob Cochran
E. D. Imboden
Gene Spilker
Mel Wilke
Spilker
Missouri
California
Florida
Boras Among Open Championship Contenders at Oak Hill
The 1952 champion Boros is assessed as a prime Open contender at Oak Hill. Hogan doubts his edge while many top rivals including Stiller, Keoll, Peter Thomson, Tommmy Bolt, Cary Middlecoff and Sam Snead press for a major title. The 162-player field aims for the 6902 yard course and Boros’ sand wedge may shape the outcome.
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Oak Hill
Big Moose
Bridgeport
Boras
Germany
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Gene Stiller
Trd Keoll
Australia
Peter Thom Son
Tamamy Bolt
Cary Middlecoff
Sam Snead
Averduia
Brookfield Extends Lead in B J Race After Dominant Win
Brookfield moved ahead in the Central Missouri Ban Johnson League standings with a 16-0 rout of Columbia as pitcher Jerry Cleveland fired a near perfect game, allowing only two baserunners. Cleveland improved to 5-1 with 18 straight Brookfield frames retired, while Moberly’s Doug Gulick and teammates blanked Mexico 4-0 to boost Brookfield’s cushion. Schedule notes outline six upcoming games including Sedalia at Jefferson City and Marshall at Columbia. Minor League results from various circuits follow.
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Jerry Cleveland
Combia
Cleveland
Athletics
Columbia
Mexico
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Doug Gulick
Gullick
University of Missouri
Miners
Brockfield
Sedalia
Jefferson City
Marshall
Columbbia
Boonville
Colembie
Stockveld
Boottville
Eagles and General Supply win in Park baseball games
Eagles and General Supply secured victories in Park sponsored baseball games. Eagles beat Fabick 4-3 in Intermediate League with Vandelicht earning the win and McGee the loss. In the Midget League General Supply defeated Dalstein Elley 11-7 with Linhard winning on the mound and Borgmeyer taking the loss.
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Geneva Supply
Fabick
Eley
Gary Vandelicht
Dennis McGee
Vandelicht
Register
Crumpler
General Supply
Dalsteins Elley
Dan Linhard
Winening Pitehar
Dick Borgmeyer
Dodgers win 8-6 as errors haunt Cardinals in St Louis
The Dodgers defeat the Cardinals 8-6 in a game marked by unearned runs and costly miscues. Vic Power and Roy Seaver pace the visitors with key hits while Don Newcombe earns the win as St Louis slips further from first place.
Brewer Wins Ninth Game for Red Sox in Doubleheader Split
Tom Brewer, the Red Sox ace, extended his unbeaten stretch to eight straight wins in 11 starts and posted a 2.8 era as Cleveland’s Indians were blanked in the nightcap after Boston salvaged the day with a split. Brewer held the Indians to three hits in seven innings, with a fourth inning double by Veneta proving the lone blemish. Meanwhile, other AL and NL results cooled various pennant hopes across the circuit, including Dodgers extending a recent surge and Phillies erupting for five runs in one game.
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Washington
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Brooklyn
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Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Rey Campanella
Draves
Stu Miller
Gene Conley
Phils
Gran Hamner
Campanella Benched. Alston Defends Roster Move
Dodgers manager Walt Alston bench R oy Campanella for rest as Campanella dismisses concerns. Campanella, a three time MVP, says he is not worried about the hitless stretch despite a -.212 average. Alston notes campanella has played 49 of 47 games and hints at a planned return tonight.
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Samim
Fights Last Night Impacts Boxing Across Cities
Toronto hosted Chuvalo in a 202% bout where he defeated Behnny Arthur as Charlestown carded 2294. Sydney saw Marcos beat Bill McDonnell 468 in Spain. Australia featured Gil Velarde stopped by Flash Elorda in Los Angeles at 7 rounds.
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George Chuvalo
Behnny Arthur
South Africa
Sydney
Niccardo Marcos
Spain
Bill McDonnell
Australia
San Francisco
Flash Elorda
Philippines
Gil Velarde
Los Angelos
Mantle Aims at Ruth Record as Ruth's Mark Remains Safe
New York notes Mickey Mantle rising as a challenge to Babe Ruth's home run record while Ruth faces jeopardy. Stengel and observers discuss Mantle's potential, noting shorter fences and Mantle's growing batting eye, discipline, and versatility. A separate item from Fredericksburg, Virginia mentions Billy Marrs, 21, moving to Grand Island in the Nebraska Class C League after leading the Spotsylvania league with a .68 average.
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Many & Spotsylvania
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Mantle Leads 1950s American League Batting and Home Run Totals
Baseball record list shows Mickey Mantle of New York leading off with a .394 average on 100 at bats and 52 RBIs to head the season’s batting and run production. Yogi Berra also stars with 42 RBIs, 16 homers. Whitey Ford era pitchers trail with scattered stats amid a chaotic clipping of teams and players.
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Denver Snaps Jinx In Openers Across League Schedule
Denver defeats Louisville 12 to 8 in a Monday night home opener, snapping a streak of first-game losses. St. Paul beats Wichita 125 to 0 while Omaha shuts out Charleston 2 to 0 as Jansee earns his fifth win and relief help from Coplo and Raade Lee.
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Lets Rowe
Mibneapolis
Millers
Indians
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Omaha
Charleston
Johany Jansee
Dahing Coplo
Raade Lee
Braves Slip to Second Division After Milwaukee Loss
In a muddled Central Missouri inter-city golf leg at Jefferson City Country Club, teams including Cole Yinbia Sedalla and Foulton competed as the Milwaukee Braves faltered. The Braves, led by Zipfel at 37, saw slumping bats and five homers by opponents, with recent struggles continuing across several players and matchups.
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Wix
Central Missouri
Cole Yinbia
Sedalla
Foulton
Lane Stands Behind Deals In St Louis
Lane backs deals in St Louis amid Cardinals bias claims. Fans express loyalty as team eyes first place, noting last season’s collapse and a near‑record crowd turnout. A rough recount mentions trades and player moves affecting the pursuit.
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St. Louis
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Baseball results and trades mix in early week action
Patchy recap highlights games across the league with wins by Cleveland and Pittsburgh, trades shaping rosters, and notes on standout pitchers like Dettivor and Gollum. Mentioned are New York Viridon, Philadelphia moves, and varied scores signaling a tense pennant race.
Jefferson City Daily Sports Schedule
Today's schedule lists multiple baseball games at various venues in Jefferson City including WEW versus Mix Fresnie at Lesuane, Lions Ficlt at Thons ye, and Jags versus fils at Junie Tea Rue. Other fixtures feature Washboghon Park Sova Wooigebient against Kitt bith ara, Gills Lessen at Boapein, and Dawnsing Field Bischor Dry versus Newell mie with start times around 80 pan.
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Mix Fresnie
Midon Lesuane
Lions
Central Labor
Orioles to Gamble By Starting Loes Tomorrow
Baltimore manager Paul Richards plans a major gamble by starting pitcher AlLoes against the Detroit Tigers. Loes had a tough previous outing and is under heavy scrutiny after a costly May 14 loss. Richards aims to shake off recent struggles with a bold decision and a test under pressure tomorrow.
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Pail Richards
Baltiore Orioles
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Detroit Flyers
Richards
Brooklyn
Lees
Cadears
Tuehel
Pinal
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Hain
Kansas City
Hichards
Rematch Planned After Split Verdict
In a Wh Wh arena bout Poirier and Sedel fought to a split decision. Referee Ray Miller and Judge Joe Eupy each supported one side while Judge Nick Gambell scored it even. The AP tally leaned toward Poirier amid the confusion.
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Podey
Brengnee Gehry
Vomiteh Moxien
Wil Welt
Ray Miller
Joe Eupy
Orkego
Nick Gambell
Tvo
Poirier
Sedel
Not for Sale Assures Fans Despite Trade Talk
Cardinal president and other officials say the team will not be traded. Despite multiple calls and rumors, insiders stress there is no plan to alter the lineup before the major deadline this August.
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Shin Mushc
Malaviss
Tae
Mica Heesause
Dean "Iusta
Anatter Club
Lane
Nyijor
Anid
August Auwet
Mistil
Lutheran Jewel Shop Triumph Over Jewel Shop
In a sequence of junior league games, Lutheran Jewel Shop beat Jewel Shop by a decisive margin. Missouri Power maintained its midseason form, while Calview Toplist and other teams posted notable performances. Pitcher Ruby Unk earned the win in a high scoring Friday contest that featured several homers and emerging stars.
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Jewel Shop
Sten
Sofia
Missouri Power
Litera Ul Cubs
Calview
Jonel Shay
Tia Fowrth
Tess
Ditheray
Theer
Tele Foster
Monk Hilget
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Missouri Power and
Steiherle
Andraws
Okey
Luther Gus
Calvary Baptist
Calvary Baptist, the Hating Was Called Witoy All Intiiege
Ruby Unk
Powell Quaser
Nancy
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