Hebert Wins Texas Open With Perfect Shot at 18th
Jay Hebert of Sanford Florida captured the Texas Open title in San Antonio by one stroke over Ed Furgol. Hebert fired a final round 67 to finish 72 holes at 271. The 34 year old beat a frustrated Ed Furgol who parred the 18th for second money. Arnold Palmer and Tony Holguin tied for third as Hebert climbed to second in tour earnings behind Doug Ford.
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Dark Annexes Third Golf Title
In Miami Alvin Dark the St Louis Cardinal shortstop captured his third major league players golf crown by defeating Al Lopez manager of the Chicago White Sox 5 and 4. He clinched on the 14th hole with a tee shot to eight inches from the cup. Semifinals had Dark beating Joe Collins 3 and 2 while Lopez defeated Lou Kreliow.
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Southeastern Holds Slim Lead In College Conference Race
The Southeastern State Savages hold a one game lead in the Collegiate Conference race with a 10 2 record after wins over Northwestern and Philips. Oklahoma Baptist remains 9 3, with final games against East Central and Northeastern and potential tie scenarios determining the champion. Southwestern rises to third as Langston and Northeastern State shift in and out of contenders with final week showdowns.
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Horse Race Results Highlight Mixed Stakes Wins
In a tight finish at Winleah Park a horse led by a head over Ald Rule in the 810.35 Everglades Stakes. Arcadia hosted Our Belters in a late stretch to clinch the Santa Margarita Mandirap with Velomdh almost catching in a close bid at the Maryland Stakes. A strong showing in New Orleans featured Speen Bewser and the Comic Handicap.
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National League Green Book declares Spahn may be greatest
The 1957 National League Green Book introduces an official emblem on its front cover and lists facts on players and teams. It highlights Warren Spahn’s potential as the greatest left handed pitcher in NL history for seven seasons of 20 wins or more and notes Stan Musial’s high lifetime hitting and other veteran players nearing long major league service.
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Long Signs Pirates Pact with Dale Long and Dick Stuart
Pittsburgh general manager Joe L Brown announced a 1 percent contract terms for first baseman Dale Long who set a league record with eight straight home runs last season. Long held out for 20000 dollars while Brown declined to disclose deal details and expected signing later. Also added was 24 year old outfielder Dick Stuart who hit 66 homers at Lincoln Nebraska last year and posted a .298 average in the Western League.
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Basilio Predicts He Will KO Saxton Friday
Welterweight champion Carmen Basilio forecasts a knockout of Johnny Saxton in their eighth ounce glove title bout at Cleveland Arena. Basilio dropped his eight ounce demand, stating he will knock out Saxton with eight ounce gloves as the crowd expects. He was a 3-1 favorite entering the 15 round match in Cleveland.
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Six In Running For Harvard Job
The Boston Globe reports six men head the list of candidates for Harvard’s vacant head football coach position. Named are George Lynn of Stanford, John Yoviesh of Gettysburg, Cullyre, Nate Ross of Gloucester High School, Delaware coach Dave Nelson, Harold McCullouch of Cornell, and Harold Qosh Williams, Harvard backfield mentor under Lloyd Jordan. Harvard officials would not comment.
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Lawrence Holds City Pin Lead With 669 Series
Lawrence led the Lawton Bowling Association singles after weekend play at Sooner Lanes with a 669 total. Bohan of Fort Sill topped all-events with 1880, while Duncan Equipment led team totals at 2886 with Security Bank second and Wiledge DX third. Doncan Equipment had high scratch series, and several doubles pairs posted notable scores as the field moved toward next week’s final shifts.
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Owens Wins Stock Race at Daytona Beach
Cot ton Owens of Spartanburg wins Nascar 140 mile Grand National stock car race in Daytona Beach with a 101.6 mph average aboard a 1957 Pontiac. Paul Goldsmith, in a 1957 Chevrolet, led until smoke ended his bid on lap 33. Johnny Beauchamp finished second, Fonty Flock third, Buck Baker fourth, Marvin Panch fifth.
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French Cup Team Named For 1957 Davis Squad
Paris reports the 1957 French Davis Cup squad will include Pan Remy Pierre Darmon and Robert Haillet. Team Captain Benny Berthet announced the selection today, outlining the trio as France’s representatives in the competition.
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Cardinals Face Quip Amid Pennant Pressure 1958
ST PETERSBURG Fla Frank Lane of the St Louis Cardinals dodges a reported ultimatum over pennant hopes by 1958 as owner Gussie Busch and teammates joke through a banquet. Archie Moore may defend his light heavyweight crown against Chuck Spieser in Detroit with a March 18 deadline. George Sisler recovers after abdominal surgery in Pittsburgh. Baltimore Orioles announce two farm signings Robert Glidden and John Cleary head for spring assignments.
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Fullmer Faces Durando in Denver Non title Bout
Middleweight champion Gene Fullmer expects a pay around 38000 for a non title ten round bout with Ernie Durando at the Denver Auditorium arena. Promoters anticipate a near sellout and a gross gate near 32500 with tickets 2 to 7.50. Durando, 30, is from East Bayonne NJ and Fullmer 25 from Utah is in prime form ahead of a rematch with Robinson.
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66ers Beaten but Lead Maintained in Peoria Matchup
Phillips 66ers lost to Peoria Caterpillars 92 89 but retain first place in the N I B L. George Linn led Phillips with 23 points while Chuck Walle scored 28 for Peoria.
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Summer Tan Favored In Widener Handicap at Hialeah
A revised list of probable odds today quotes Summer Tan as the even money favorite for next Saturday's $100,000 added Widener Handicap at Hialeah Park.
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