Unknowns Could Win U S Open Says Palm Beach Round Robins
Golf voices at the U S Open buildup hint a surprise winner may emerge from the field beyond Hogan and Snead. Toski, a rising pro from Northhampton, joins the list of contenders after winning Havana Baton Rouge and Wilmington Opens. He credits marriage and confidence for gains, despite a past neck and back injury. Toski, 27, now weighs 130 pounds and drives the ball farther, aided by two supportive brothers who helped bankroll his rise.
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Toski Leads in Eastern Open Despite Heavy Rain
Bob Toski of Livingston New Jersey topped a strong field at the Eastern Open in Baltimore as second round play began at Mt Pleasant Golf Course. His 66 gave him a two stroke lead over Jack Burke Jr of Kaimesha Lake New York amid cold rain and a 6895 yard layout. Seven players withdrew in the damp conditions.
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Red Cedar May Repeat Win In OC Charity Horse Show
Norman Oklahoma May 21 UP Colorado's Frank Bernardi, who scored a touchdown on the Sooner iron last fall, returns with a bat in hand as the Buffaloes open a bid for a share of second place in the Big Seven race. Oklahoma holds second with a 5-3 mark. The Sooners likely start George Loving on the mound at 3:30 p.m. Friday. Colorado is expected to counter with Ron Garramore.
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Fort Sill Track Meet Opens With Nine Teams
The Fort Sill track and field meet starts at 1 30 this afternoon with nine teams competing. Fort Sill awards a traveling trophy and permanent trophies for second place while M Sergeant William E Burton notes 10 or 11 records likely to fall. A team of 21 will be chosen to represent Fort Sill at the Fourth Army finals. the Sill meet opens at 1 30 p.m. tomorrow.
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Texas Tech lands junior college star Graham at Lubbock
Lubbock reports Texas Tech athletic director DeWitt Weaver announces that Northeastern Oklahoma A&M star Lonne Graham will enroll at Tech. Graham averaged over 14 yards per carry, scored 12 touchdowns, and kicked seven extra points last fall for the Little Rose Bowl team. In Indianapolis race news, 40 drivers prep for final 10-mile trials ahead of May 31 500-mile race with a new 10-mile record pace. Joe Louis faces arrest warrant if he does not appear in New York by May 28 to answer six traffic tickets.
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Weekend Fishing Prospects Brighten Across State Lakes
State reports show fishing ranging from poor to fair this week, expected to improve by weekend. Channel cat and crappie lead catches with minnows, worms, and blood bait among favored baits. water conditions vary by lake and region, with several areas clearing after rains and others remaining muddy.
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41st To Play 7th Tonight
The 41st Group can edge into a half game lead over the TAC nine tonight at Fort Sill as they meet at 7:30 p.m. in league action. Both teams are tied for first with 51 records. TAC beat 187th 11-1 yesterday. Jack Fuller pitched and batted TAC to victory with two hits by 187th including a single and triple.
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Santee Seeks Record At Big Seven Meet
Santee aims to break Mal Whitfield's 1 48.6 half mile mark at the 26th Big Seven championships at Folsom Field Colorado. Predicted mid 80s temperatures and thin air set the scene for Wes Santee's bid after running 880 yards in 1 51.5 at Berkeley earlier this year.
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Rain Benefits Preakness as 11 Three Year Olds Compete
In Baltimore the 78th Preakness stakes 11 three year olds for 140150 prize money with Correlation favored at 8-5 ahead of Hasty Road despite a Derby sixth. rain could affect the track. contenders include Jet Action Goyama For Free Ring King Gigantic Nirgal Lad Hasseyampa Galdar and Admiral Porter.
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Redbirds Surge Ahead as Streaking Offense Drives Lead
St Louis returns home one game ahead in a tight National League race after a 17-4 rout of Pittsburgh. Tom Poholsky shines on the mound, while Musial drives in four and leads team hitting near .300 as pitching remains the Cards’ main concern.
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Orioles Help Hike Crowds
Major league baseball attendance is rising this season with total fans up to 3,001,324 across 1944 home games, an increase of more than 400,000 from last year. The American League gains 216,524, led by Baltimore’s entry surpassing St. Louis Browns 1953 totals. the National League rise is modest at 57,439 with five teams up.
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Shreveport Beats Beaumont. Dallas Slips in League Race
Shreveport won 3-1 over Beaumont as Arnie Atkin pitched effectively. Tulsa swept Fort Worth 3-2 and 6-4. Dallas lost 4-3 to Oklahoma City and 6-1 to San Antonio. Dallas Eagles dropped back in standings amid fielding woes. Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh trail last season’s totals. Detroit’s attendance shows notable gains while other AL clubs lag.
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Raiders End Slump At Braves Expense
Pauls Valley and Lawton opened a Sooner State league clash with Lawton winning the earlier game while Pauls Valley rallied to a 5 4 11 inning victory. Doubles by Arnold Bachelier and Dennis Fitzgerald sealed the win as Fitzgerald added his second two base hit of the night.
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Sooner State and Fort Sill League Baseball Scores
A compact roundup lists results from regional leagues including Ardmore Shawnee and Seminole games. It notes standings in Fort Sill and Texas Leagues, with Thursday results such as Pauls Valley 5 Lawton 4 in 11 innings and Oklahoma City 4 Dallas 3.
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Private Eyes Track Baseball Players Past and Present
New York reports show major league clubs have long used private eyes to monitor players for integrity. Grannies Hamner and Ruth era stories illustrate persistent spying, with officials citing protection of baseball and discipline as the motive.
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Thursday's Fights in Newark Card Fails to List Winners
Boxing card in Newark New Jersey features fighters Harold Carter Linden Patrick sadh Bobby Slaughter from Philadelphia and boxers from Liverpool England and Belgium. Middleweight bout weights not specified. Event summary notes multiple fighters and a stoppage against Francois Wahl with unclear outcome.
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Opening Of Softball Play Delayed In Lawton
Softball play in Lawton organized leagues has been delayed until June 1 to allow workers to complete the new ABC diac es Eee aeee city. The Major and Industrial loops were open Monday at Walters if the park here was not ready. Softball officials were advised at a meeting last night that Walters park isn’t ready either.
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Charles and Marciano set sparring plans ahead of title clash
United Press reports Ezzard Charles plans to add three sparring partners for training before the June 17 Yankee Stadium heavyweight title showdown with Rocky Marciano. Partners named include Bill Gilliam, Gene Jones, and Chub Wright. Jimmy Walker has quit to recover from rib injuries. Marciano’s camp orders weight gain and increased meals after his diet cut caused weight loss from 192 pounds.
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