Walters Country Club: A growing golf course oasis in Walters
The Walters Country Club, master planned by Suddy Pearson over nine years, features five greens, cedar shrubbery, a central pond, and a well-kept layout. Amy Vanfosh leads operations, with Jim Shaw and local members assisting in upkeep, while praise comes from visitors for Bermuda greens improving over time and plans to expand. The Golf Association’s recent visit highlighted the course as a standout city project with community support and growing prestige.
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Southern Invitational thrills at Duncan high school track meet
The Southern Invitational at Halliburton Stadium next Saturday pits Linwood, Norman, Ardmore, and Lawton against top Oklahoma and Texas talents. Linwood's team, led by Langston and Raley, seeks strong showings after Murray A&M results. Walters of Fort Sill and Wilkinson of Healdton loom in a likely tight Boomer Conference meet as Duncan hosts.
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Palmer Takes Third Round Lead In Azalea Open Golf
Arnold Palmer shot a 70 to reach 207 after 54 holes in Wilmington. His steady front nine and shaky finish produced a three-putt finish but earned him a two stroke lead in the Azalea Open at $12.50.
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Masters Title Favorites Shrink Lead On Final Augusta Day
The 1954 national amateur champion now a Latrobe professional moved ahead of Dan Finsterwald of Jupiter as they head into the final round at Augusta. Fred Wampler of Indianapolis sits third after a 71, with Paul O'Leary of Bismarck one stroke back. Palmer's bid for $1,700 top money and a looming big year remains central as Finsterwald and others struggle on the masters course.
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Tulsa Tops OCU in Windy Golf Meet
In a wind hindered match at Tulsa on March 30 Tulsa's team defeated Oklahoma City University by 16 to 2. Only the medalist scores were released: Max Rittman of Tulsa posted 79 while Gary Gardner of OCU posted 81.
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Banta Named Manager of Great Falls Pioneer League Team
Vero Beach Florida March 20 Former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Jack Banta today was named manager of the Great Falls Montana baseball team of the Class C Pioneer League.
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Yankees Lose Exhibition to Senators. Martin Hit on Hand
In St. Petersburg the New York Yankees fell to the Washington Senators 75 in an exhibition. Billy Martin was struck on the right ring finger by a pitch in the second inning, with X-rays ordered to check for a fracture. Art Ditmar took the loss as Washington pounded six runs in the second before DePalo quieted them later. Eddie Yost homered and batted four times.
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Dodgers Edged By Reds In Spring Showdown
Johnny Podres held Cincinnati to one hit through seven, but Erskine took over in the eighth and Smoky Burgess tied the game with his spring homer as the Reds defeated the Dodgers 2 to 1 in Tampa. Brooks Lawrence allowed three hits in six innings and the Reds took the lead on Erskine.
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Lightner Draws Another's Anger at AAU Semi Final
Warren Womble, coach of the Peoria Illinois team, is accused by two referees Al Lightner and Thornton Jenkins of invading their dressing room and using unprintable words after Peoria lost 70-61 to the San Francisco Olympic Club in the national AAU basketball tournament semi finals. Womble defended his actions, saying he disagreed with some calls but bore no lasting ill will toward the referees. The incident follows prior tensions involving officials at NCAA events.
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