Tidwell Paces Jays to Second In National Collegiate Meet
Kansas University's track team finished a surprise second at the NCAA carnival in Berkeley led by Charlie Tidwell whose record 9.27 in the 100 yards and a 6-48 long jump highlighted KU performances. Ernie Shelby and Al Oerter also posted strong marks as KU men challenged top programs and broke several NCAA and meet records.
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NCAA Meet Marks Set Across Events in Bakersfield
At Bakersfield California the National AAU meet featured standout performances. Ohio based athletes set records in the 40 yard dash and 6 mile, while Arizona State’s Alex Henderson clocked a 6:46.38 mile. Villanova’s Ron Delany anchored the 440 hurdles record chase as teams from Kansas and Nebraska competed.
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A's Sign Four Players for Kansas City Athletics Farm
The Kansas City Athletics farm system announced the signing of four players on Saturday. Norman Joseph Solis, 19, of New Orleans, a second baseman. Ronald Steve Wasygzak, 38, of Gray, Pa., a pitcher and first baseman. Sandy McRae Burnett, 18, of Birmingham, Ala., an infielder outfielder. Evans, 2, from Lotte Cas Deal, Mabama Florida, rounds out the signings.
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Bolt Learns Humility Before Capturing National Open Title
Tommy Bolt, after a long career and a controversial reputation, won the National Open at Southern Hills with rounds totaling 71 71 63 71 78 3 over par. Gary Player finished second with 287, while Frank Stranahan fell back and Julius Boros took third. Hogan battled a hand injury to finish 10th, keeping his bid alive for future attempts.
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Suggs Says Game Shows Improvement After Wins
Louise Suggs reports improvement in form citing three victories in five events. She notes better ball striking at Sea Island and after winning the $12,000 Round Robin Women's Invitation at Tedesco Country Club. Her focus on timing and steady contact helps explain the progress amid a 14-player field.
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Simpson Will Open at First Maris in Right for A's
Kansas City finalizing trades as Simpson will start at first base and Maris will play right field when the Athletics begin a home series with Baltimore. The club, arriving after a 7-10 road mark, acquired Maris Preston Ward and Dick Tomanek from Cleveland for Vic Power and Woody Held, sending Duke Maas and Virgil Trucks to the Yankees. Craft says the moves add left handed punch and strengthen pitching depth.
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New Medication Aids Drainage of Painful Swollen Doe
A new topical treatment is promoted to relieve sinus pressure and swelling by aiding drainage. The product is described as available at pharmacies and aimed at reducing pain from sinus conditions.
Red Hot Detroit Rout Yankees In Double Bill
Detroit Tigers surge under new manager Bill Norman by sweeping a four game set at Yankee Stadium scoring 2-0 and 3-0 victories. Frank Lary and Jim Bunning held the AL leaders hitless in a pair of shutouts while Ossie Virgil Harvey Kuenn and Gail Harris drove in runs in the opening game. Cincinnati and Milwaukee also split wins as the day’s action spread across the majors.
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Diamond D Data Junior League Has New Look
Diamond D Data Junior League reports a refreshed look as clubs update after the trade deadline. The piece details shifts across the leagues, naming teams in motion and noting key changes from the late-night deals before the majors deadline.
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Land captures third Kansas open singles crown at Crown
Gene Land of Oklahoma City won his third Kansas open tennis singles title, defeating Arnold Short 8 6 6 4 in the finals. Land previously won in 1955 and 1956 and did not play last year. Neil Unterseher and Joe Harris won the men s doubles crown, beating Ed Doane and Bob Sutoris 6 3 6 4, while Unterseher retained the junior singles title before losing to Short in the men s semi finals.
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Boxing results from Hollywood and Bologna shows
In Hollywood Trish Tommy Bain of Los Angeles outpointed Eddie Gaspara of Los Angeles. In Bologna Willie Pastrano of New Orleans outpointed Franco Cavicchi of Italy. Both bouts went ten rounds.
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Elgin Baylor Given Rugged Task With Lakers
Minneapolis Lakers sign Elgin Baylor for 24000 to save franchise and lead 1950s team. Lakers president Robert Short stresses Baylor must help rebuild beyond current roster as doubts arise about club’s future.
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