Backswing Basics for Medium Irons
The backswing for medium irons follows the same pattern as earlier guidance with a shorter arc than the driver. Take the club back slowly and low to the ground to observe how far it travels before beginning the upward swing.
Ford Sets Pace as Desert Winds Challenge Round Two
Doug Ford led with 67 at Desert Inn as 28 rivals faced gusty winds in the Tournament of Champions. Defending champ Jack Nicklaus was one stroke back at 68, while Julius Boros and others trailed five shots behind, with Arnold Palmer tied among contenders after a 72 and Eagle on the fifth. Gary Player shot 71.
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Proper swing basics for a controlled downswing
The passage guides a golfer through the early backswing, weight shift, and wrist cock while keeping the right elbow tucked in. It stresses swinging the clubs rather than lifting and maintaining firm control at the top, with emphasis on the right-side weight shift and wrist action.
Odds On Derby Field Packed With 12 Runners At Churchill
Louisville AP reports Kentucky Derby contenders with odds from track handicapper. Top draw Hill Rise at 6 5 while Northern Dancer 5 2 and Quadrangle 8 1 are prominent. Post time 4 30 p.m EST. Also notes Winnebagoes drill at Copeland Park Sunday 1 30 p.m open for tryouts.
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Murphy Leads Assault On Track Marks
Wisconsin Catholic Interscholastic Association reports new records this season in four events. Pat Murphy of La Crosse Aquinas set a 14.8 in the high hurdles and 20.1 in the low hurdles, breaking records alongside peers Paul Meisinger Fond du Lac St Mary Springs and Joe Lesnik of Kenosha St. Josephs. Tom Hagen of Milwaukee Pius, Dave Maher and Tom Benka also posted top marks in hurdles and discus, with Janovic clearing a new high jump record.
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St. Cloud Routs Winnipeg 7 to 5 in Northern League
Northern League results show St. Cloud defeating Winnipeg 7 to 5. Aberdeen at Grand Forks postponed due to wet grounds. Duluth Superior and other Midwest games postponed by rain. boxing bout Ebihara outpoints Torres in Los Angeles.
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Bizarre sixth inning sinks Aquinas in 8 7 loss to Cotter
Aquinas built a 7 0 lead at Copeland Park before Cotter Rambers rally for eight runs in the sixth inning aided by a controversial play when an umpire held a live ball. John Nett drilled a three run homer to seal the Ramblers win as rain washed out the seventh inning. Sullivan and Dunham each had two hits for Aquinas.
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Taylor blazes to 18-7 win over Gilmanton in HS baseball
Taylor built an 11-run sixth inning to beat Gilmanton 18-7 in Taylor Wisconsin. Arlen Steien hit a bases loaded triple and Duane Steien added two hits as Taylor earlier defeated Fairchild 27-0 and Melrose 13-5.
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Seven Partners Win Record Twin Double at Roosevelt Raceways
Michael Sherman of Freehold New Jersey heads a seven man syndicate that claimed 132232.80 for a record $2 twin double at Roosevelt Raceway. Partners include Bresnahan and Sakler families plus an attorney and an accountant. IRS approval pending. Each member would receive over 18890 before taxes.
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Gill Net Restriction Now In Effect On Boundary Waters
An order from the Wisconsin Conservation Department bans setting gill nets in tributaries of the Wisconsin Minnesota boundary waters of the Mississippi River and Lake Pepin. It declares it unlawful to place any net in the boundary waters mouth of tributaries or to set any gill net in such streams.
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Sorenson Reaches Semifinals in Trans Miss Golf Tourney
Wisconsin’s Carol Sorenson of Janesville advanced to the semifinals of the Trans Mississippi Women's Amateur Golf Tournament in Phoenix. The former national collegiate champion defeated Marjorie Ferrie of West Los Angeles 3 and 2, turning the match with a birdie and early hot stretch on the back nine.
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Aquinas Cindermen Seek 2nd Title At Rochester
Aquinas eyes a second consecutive Knights of Columbus Invitational track title at Rochester Minnesota with top challengers St. Louis Park Benilde and Minneapolis De La Salle vying for second. Star sprinter Jon Davis may return as Aquinas seeks durable marks including school records in the 880 relay 440 relay mile relay sprint medley and events like discus and high jump.
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Gale-Ettrick Onalaska Post Coulee Victories
Gale-Ettrick defeats Holmen 10-5 in a Coulee Conference baseball game. Severson hits a homer and Corcoran adds a double as Gale-Ettrick breaks a 5-5 tie in the eighth. Onalaska blanks Trempealeau 10-0 behind Bob Lamb, Kowal shines with a homer and four RBIs.
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