Thomson Stays Ahead In Weather Hit All-American Lead
Peter Thomson shot 79 to hold a 54 hole lead at 206 10 under amid rain in Chicago. Doug Ford carded 69 to tie for second at 207, with Freddie Haas also 207. Bo Wininger and Leo Biagetti followed at 208 and 210 as the All-American tourney rolled toward a windy finish.
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Zatopek Finishes Sixth In Polish Track Race
Emil Zatopek finished sixth in the 5,000 meter at the World Youth Festival in Warsaw before 40,000 track fans. Chromik of Poland won in 13 55.2 with Sandor Tharos and Paul Kovacs of Hungary placing second and third.
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Williams Denies Spark Behind Red Sox Surge
Ted Williams defends his fading peak claims while praising a mature Red Sox lineup. He credits the team’s balance, steady defense, and emerging players like Billy Klaus, Jim Piersall, and Frank Baumann, detailing factors behind Boston’s early-season surge and pennant hopes.
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Water Skiing Plan Sparks Lawtonka Debate
Outdoor editor reports Lawton residents push to allow water skiing on Lake Lawtonka amid longstanding ban due to drinking water protection. City fears of pollution clash with skiers arguments citing minimal water contact, existing fishing activity, and examples from other reservoirs as justification for reconsideration.
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Hesler Named Golf Pro At New Public Course
Ed Hesler former golf professional at Lawton Country club has been hired as pro at the new Lawton Municipal course owner Jack Greer announced Saturday He will assume duties August 17 The front nine is open and the back nine will open with the clubhouse completion Hesler praised the project and championed junior golf programs while Greer stressed a strong municipal course for Lawton and the aim to make it the best in the region in five years.
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Churches to Start Church Softball Tourney Tuesday
YMCA sponsored double elimination church softball tournament begins Tuesday with seven teams. First round pits Centenary Methodist versus First Christian, Central Baptist versus First Methodist, and North Side Baptist against Cameron Baptist. First Baptist sits idle until round two.
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Top Seed Breit Beats Gibson In Eastern Playoff
In South Orange New Jersey on August 6, top seed Barbara Breit of North Hollywood defeated Althea Gibson of New York City 7-5 8-6 in the Eastern Grass Court Championships semifinals at the Orange Lawn Tennis Club. Barbara Scofield Davidson of Milwaukee, the No. 4 seed, upset second seed Darlene Ruth Hard 5-7 6-3 8-6 to reach the final.
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Monticello
Cameron College Announces brisk seven home game ticket sales
Cameron College reports brisk sales for season tickets to seven home football games. Reserved seats are $7.50, with last season's holders given first claim. Fans may call the college business office to order. several select seats remain and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The ticket package includes passage to all home games.
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LHS Grid Season Tickets On Sale Next Week
Lawton High School's 1955 home game season tickets will likely go on sale next week with priority given to last year's holders. The 11-game schedule includes seven home games and features Ardmore Altus Midwest City Enid and Duncan as opponents on the slate. Arlington State of Texas is excluded from general admission pricing.
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Australians Rout Japan to Take Davis Cup Lead
Australia moved to a 3-0 lead in the inter zone finals at Nassau Country Club as doubles duo Lewis Head and Rex Hartwig defeated Kosei Kamo and Atsushi Miyagi 6-3 6-3 6-4. Ken Rosewall was slated for singles with Kamo, while Hartwig faced Miyagi. Hoad may replace Hartwig in singles. The Australians next meet Italy in Germantown with the winner challenging the United States at Forest Hills August 26-28.
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Cancer Hits Babe Again
Galveston Texas August 6 Babe Didrikson Zaharias rests under sedatives in her greatest battle the fight to overcome a second cancer Her husband George quotes her saying this is my greatest battle She plans to return to competitive golf one day after earlier rectal cancer and a spinal surgery but a small lesion in the pelvic girdle was found and announced tonight
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Associated Press
Pirates List Eight Bachelors For 1960 Team
The Pittsburgh Pirates have eight bachelor players named Bob Friend Nick Koback Jack Shepard Bob Clemente Jerry Lynch Gene Freese Dick Groat and Tom Saffell.
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Fort Sill Football Camp Opens With Tryouts
Fort Sill coach Leon Heath begins contract work for 40 candidates as two weeks of conditioning wind sprints and timing precede pad checks. Last year's veterans report Aug 14 after a week of drills highlighted by ex pro players Ladd Sagely and Bromfield. Heath says speed results will clarify projections.
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Holy Cross Loses Basketball Coach Resigns in Salary Dispute
Holy Cross College in New Orleans announces the resignation of Lest H. Sheary known as Buster as basketball coach after a salary dispute. He has led the Cruuders since 1948 with 155 wins and 36 losses in seven seasons, taking part in six tournaments. In 1954 Holy Cross won both the Sugar Bowl and National Invitational Tournament championships.
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Buster) Sheary
Holy Cross College
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Cotter, Former Baseball Player, Dies in Los Angeles
Leo Cotter aged 55, a former baseball player, died in Los Angeles today, Aug. 6. The report notes his passing but provides no further biographical details.
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