Maxwell Pads Lead In Mexico Open Golf Title
Billy Maxwell fired his third seven under par 65 to tighten his hold on first in the Mexican National Open. The Odessa Texas player enters the final round with a 54 hole total of 195, six strokes ahead of defending champion Roberto de Vicenzo of Argentina. De Vicenzo shot 66 to reach 201, tied for second with Margarito Martinez, Percy Clifford, and Howard Johnson at 205.
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Turkey trounces U S 5 0 in military soccer tourney
In Wiesbaden Germany on March 2 Turkey overwhelmed the United States 5-0 in a second round match of the military soccer tournament. The Turks led 1-0 at halftime and dominated the second half.
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Johns Chic Wins Hot Springs Handicap at Oaklawn Park
Johns Chic ridden by John L. Rotz won the $5,000 Hot Springs Handicap at Oaklawn Park in Springs Arkansas before a record crowd of 14,211. The 3-year-old son of Chic defeated seven rivals to finish 3 lengths ahead of Navarette with Androit in third. Beating the field in 1:10.4 for 6 furlongs, Johns Chic paid $7.20 $4.40 $4 as second choice.
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Eddie Collins Jr. Named Vice President of Syracuse Chiefs
Eddie Collins Jr. was named vice president of the Syracuse Chiefs baseball club in Syracuse New York. The appointment comes as the Eastern Baseball League team reorganizes its leadership.
Conrad Robbins Added To Colonial Golf Field
British Amateur champion Joe Conrad of San Antonio and national collegiate champion Hillman Robbins Jr. of Memphis were added Saturday to the Colonial National Invitation field for May 3-6. They are the first amateurs invited this year, and officials predict the field will be the strongest in the meet’s history.
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North Carolina record in 200-yard breaststroke set
NC State swimmer Dick Fadgen set an American and national collegiate record in the 200-yard breaststroke as NC State closed the ACC swim championships. Teammate Frank Nauss added an Atlantic Coast Conference mark in another strong finish. In other college action, Milan hosted a boxing draw and Rochester beat Minneapolis 94 90 in a televised NBA game.
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