Nelson poised to win National Open at Medinah
Chicago sports column notes Byron Nelson favored as top pros prep for Medinah No.3. Nelson methods, course knowledge, and past records raise expectations for his second National Open title in 10 years amid tough timbered fairways and challenging layout.
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Lew Worsham
Cary Middlecoff
Sam Snead
Johnny Palmer
Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd Mangrum
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National P.G.A
Demaret
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Irons
Comets Blank Rockford 3 0 in Monday Win
Kenosha moves to third place after a 3-0 defeat of Rockford Peaches at Simmons Athletic Field. Jean Cione started on the mound for Rockford while Lois Florreich allowed seven hits and two unearned runs. The game featured a double steal and a late Rockford double play as Peaches threatened in the sixth.
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Cardinals Ride Hot Streak to Top of National League
The St. Louis Cardinals seized a strong run, winning 12 of 14 to move near first place as the Dodgers and Giants chase. Aiming to extend the pace in New York, their pitching has fueled belief they may continue their ascent despite past slumps.
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Reinstated Mexican jumpers yield Cardinals big gains
The St Louis Cardinals expect to add three pitchers and an infielder from the reinstated Mexican league group, boosting their pennant bid. Max Lanier Fred Martin and Lou Klein return, with Morton-like hope, while Brooklyn Dodgers gain Mickey Owen and Luis Olmo and Giants count Sal Maglie as a possible. Washington adds Roberto Ortiz as the lone Yankee-leaning aid. Cardinals beat the Braves 7 to 3 behind Munger Wilks. Dodgers top Pirates 5 to 1. Reds beat Giants 4 to 3. Indians rally past Athletics 11 to 5. Red Sox outslug Tigers 10 to 9.
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City Schedule for Wednesday June 8 Minor Softball Leagues
The Columbus Roosevelt Lincoln and Beach fields host a full Wednesday slate across Blue Red White divisions. Teams include Sunshyne Dairy Moose Club Italian American Bell Cloth House Proto Club Leader Store Maywood Puntillo the Tailor Bartels Sausage Truesdell Oil Ke Nash A Jrs Mattys Lagoon Ron Eds Service Neubauers Tavern Peter Pan American Legion Eagles Ogrens U S Naval Reserve St Marks CYO US Navy Reserve St Marys Grace Lutheran Immanuel Baptist First Immanuel Baptist. Players meet in early and late games across Simmons Stadium Columbus Beach Lincoln and Roosevelt venues.
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Ron and Ed's Service Earns 11 to 4 Victory
Cherny pitched a five hitter with nine strikeouts to lead Ron and Ed's Service past Bauer's 11 to 4. Dubay took the loss for Bauer's, surrendering 12 hits and four strikeouts while Buffalo and Cherny each had three hits for Ron and Ed's.
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How They Stand By Associated Press
Philadelphia at Son e Boston at St Louis New York at Detroit Washington at Cleveland George Gebhardt captain of Syracuse University wrestling team is a low 70 golfer.
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Kell of Tigers Makes Bat Bid for AL Batting Lead
Detroit veteran George Kell with a .341 average in 185 at bats challenges Chicago rookie Gus Zernial who sits at .355 in 138 trips. Zernial is out with a broken collar bone and not expected back until late July.
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Friedens Rally Beats First Presbyterian 11 to 8
Friedens Lutheran scored five runs in the eighth inning to defeat First Presbyterian 11 to 8 in a PAC fastpitch game at Lincoln Park. Bill Martin hit a homer with the bases loaded for the margin, and Ken Peterson also homered. Martin pitched for Friedens, Rasch pitched for First Presbyterian.
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Packers Sign Two Veterans to Bolster Roster
Bays Green Bay Wis reports Ed Bell and Jim Kekeris have signed with Green Bay for the upcoming NFL season. Coach Curly Lambeau announced the moves bringing the Packers roster to 23 players.
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Curly) Lambeau
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Colonels Top Brewers 5-3 in Tight American Association Clash
The Colonels used a four pitcher effort to beat Milwaukee 5-3, with Skinny Brown delivering a two run homer in the fourth. Brown allowed ten Brewers hits as Roy Hartsfield led Milwaukee with three hits and two runs. Byrnes of Milwaukee will sit out indefinitely after a three place spike incident at second base. Indianapolis defeated St Paul 8-6 to drop the Saints from the league lead.
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KYF Organizes Junior Baseball League
Ten teams join a meeting at the KYF to form a junior league for boys 12 to 17. George Limpert leads on rule details with 10 managers present. Signups at KYF through Thursday June 16. First practices June 18 and league opener June 25 at Lincoln Park Diamond.
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Roger Strautman
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Eagles Bowling Checks Ready Near Kenosha
John Kromer the Kenosha Eagles bowling tournament secretary announced that state meet prize checks will be distributed Wednesday night from 7 to 8 30 at the Eagles club office.
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Paris Prep Coach Ernie Eveland Fired After Board Meeting
Paris Illinois board voted to fire veteran high school coach Ernie Eveland after 14 years and a state prep title in 1947. Eveland called many charges lies and said he would refute them when he appears before the board. The accusations included insubordination lack of cooperation striking students and using profanity.
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Play Continues In Pettit Meet
Results from the Pettit Memorial trophy first round at Kenosha Country Club list matches in June. Players include Dr. Gabe defeating Dixon 2 and 1, R. Starnes over Johnson 3 and 1, F. Nelson over Cresswell 3 and 2, Wyss over Todd 3 and 2, Cooper over Hoyer 1 up, and others such as Lane over Smith 1 up, Henkel over Anderson 2 and 1, Adamson over Marlatt 4 and 3, Rudy over Terrell default, Dupons over Engel 4 and 3, N Hoyer over Deihl 2 and 1, Cropley over Quick 5 and, Raffone over Palmer 3 up, with several more results recorded.
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G. Hammond
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J. Johnson
F. Nelson
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W. Hoyer
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Dr. H. Schwartz
T. Lane
J. G. Smith
T. Fonk
D. O'Connell
T. Hen
Two One-Run Contests In Monday Slowpitch
Monday night slowpitch produced two close 5 to 4 and 7 to 6 victories as Kenosha Merchants beat Lincoln Tavern 5 to 4 and Colonial Inn edged Garb's 7 to 6. O'Brien's Tavern remained unbeaten with a 9 to 1 win over P. M. Granada Tavern.
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Hilltop Tavern
Kenwis Club
Classic Rivals Clash Tonight In Softball Showdown
Tee's Service meets undefeated Kingsbury Beer nine at Columbus 8:30 p m in a pivotal Classic league clash as Kingsbury aims to extend a four win run. Sunshyne Dairy and Nash Kenosha Inc also on cards with Tysons and Pitts Decorating contesting other early games.
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Kingsbury
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Jack Tracy
Joe Rosko
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Calvert Distillers Unveils Ben Bass Calvert Reserve Whiskey
Calvert Distillers Corp announces Ben Bass Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey with 86.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirits. New York City base highlighted.
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Calvert Distillers Corp
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