Australian tennis dominance and American counterview
Australian tennis power is examined by Harry Hopman with notes on Davis Cup strength, club systems, and major players like Viera while contrasting American coaching needs. The piece discusses global expansion of women’s play, and mentions Gil Hodges reaching 200 career home runs with Dodgers among other sports brief notes.
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Harry Hopman
Hardy Perennial
Adrian Quist
Jack Bromwich
Jack Crawford
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Melbourne
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Lewis Wood
Ken Rosewall
Viera
Forest Hills
Tony Troubert
Hoh Perry
Kuharich Sees Few Changes
Kuharich, newly appointed head coach of the Washington Redskins, says the team needs more experience and less excitement to win. He inherited a sound club and plans no major changes in personnel, tactics, or policies, just gradual offensive and defensive adjustments and possible personnel switches as they go.
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Washington Redskins
Braves Face Crucial Eight Day Push In pennant race
The Milwaukee Braves enter a pivotal week eight days from the pennant, with Philadelphia visiting County Stadium for three games then New York and Brooklyn in succession. A sweep could swing the standings, while a misstep risks elimination. Milwaukee trails lead by 9 games and sits behind the Phillies in the league race as the season winds down. The Giants and Dodgers also begin a West Coast swing while Cleveland Tours the East ahead of a key interleague stretch.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia
County Stadium
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New York
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Boston
New Irish Scrapper McNeece Trains for High-Rankers
Billy McNeece, 22, from Central Islip N Y, upset middleweight Garth Panter and calls for top opponents. Panter, Utah ironworker with 72 fights, faded in the seventh as McNeece pressed for a possible knockout. Judges and officials split on the outcome with the UP tally at 6-4 in favor of McNeece. In the telecast from St Nicholas Arena, Chica Varona defeated Frankie Fernandez on a split decision.
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Trish Scrapper
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Barney Felix
Bill Recht
Nick Gamboli
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Cuba
Frankie Fernandez
Hawaii
Hawks Clinch 4 1 Win To Close Season
The Santa Ana Hawks beat Long Beach 4 1 to finish the season at 19 wins and 3 losses. Pitcher Ritchie Stephens earned his second victory for the Hawks after joining late, part of a rally started by Larry Silva’s double and continued by Bill Hull and Stephens. The win boosts the Hawks toward the International Softball League playoffs near Fresno.
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Pitching duel shapes ERAs in American League race
Mike Garcia of Cleveland and Ned Garver of Detroit are close in the AL earned run average race with 2.45 and 2.22 marks. Garcia is 15-6 after 195 innings, Garver has 11 wins in 193 frames, while John Antonelli leads the NL with a 2.41 ERA and Robin Roberts tops victories at 18 as the leaders build a stretch run.
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Mike Garcia
Cleveland
Detroit
Ned Garver
Garcia
Indians
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Johnny Antonelli
New York Giants
Jean Southpaw
Philadelphia
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Oakin i Ferraress
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Simmons
Milewaken
Burdette
Lework
Gomez
Chicago
Minner
tHaburen Merditie
St Beuls
Hadasi
PCC Teams Granted Early Practice Start by NCAA Approval
PCC commissioner Victor O Schmidt reports NCAA approval for PCC football teams to begin practice on Aug 1 for equipment checks and press photos. The PCC previously aligned with Sept 1 start rule, with 14 day or 15 day practice periods for different teams, affect USC Washington State and Sanford opening Sept 17.
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Sanford
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Sumlays
San Diego Triumphs in Legion Tourney
Former California middleweight Charlie Green, a 5 to 1 favorite, scored a sixth round technical knockout over San Flores in a Monday night 10 round main event at Olympics Auditorium. Flores, Anaheim, lost after a nine count in the fifth and a three count knockdown before the bell. San Diego led in a staggered, high-walks game as the Legion junior baseball tournament opened in Hastings Nebraska.
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Stan and Minnie Tighten Batting Races in Tight Race
NEW YORK report details Stan Musial of the Cardinals and Minnie Minoso of the White Sox closing in on league batting titles. Musial up to .448 to trail Duke Snider by one point. Minoso at .334 within one of Yankees leader Irv Novick. Noren and Avila also shift standings as Monday games counted.
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Duke Snider
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Irv Noven
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Noren
Dodger
Don Mueller
Giants
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Cleveland
Bobby Avila
Avila
Fights Last Night Featured in Unified Press Roundup
A fragmented reporting notes various boxing bouts and fighter names across cities including New York and Brooklyn. scattered entries mention fighters Chiles Varona Gart Panter and Eddie, with odd details like 447 Haven and 182 Balt, plus references to events in Del Mar and Gate Avenue.
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Records Fall in Yearling Sales at Del Mar
Seventy six yearlings sold for 901100 at the 15th California Thoroughbred Breeders Assn sale in Del Mar. Average 6593. top price 31000 for Ee Sullivan consigned by Ann Peppers. Peter McBean led consignors with 555? thousand from four head at 13900 each. Forty four colts brought 245100 and 32 fillies 156000.
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Ralph M. Singer
Tribe Plays Em One at a Time
Senor Al Lopez discusses the Cleveland Indians, in first place early in the season, focusing on day to day play and player health, with George Strickland sidelined by a jaw injury but nearing a return. Casey Stengel pins hopes on a Yankees turnaround as they face a nine game homestand and a crucial series with Cleveland.
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Ward and Patton Among Amateur Cofavorites in Golf
In Grosse Pointe Michigan at the National Amateur, Billy Joe Patton and Harvie Ward Jr lead as favorites after opening round shocks. Patton survived nerves to beat Rex Baxter after extra holes, Ward defeated Herdin, with other former champions falling. Foster Bradley, 47, upset rivals as a youngest notable remaining.
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Sam Arzetta
Ted Bishop
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Herd Herdin
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Richard Foutche
Charleston
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James Vickers
Wichita
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IAAF Okays Red China Membership Vote
The International Amateur Athletic Federation unanimously voted to recognize Red China as a full member in Bern. Soviet and British delegates supported recognition. Dan Ferris of the NYAAU also voted in favor. East Germany was rejected for membership by an overwhelming majority, with only Soviet bloc votes in favor.
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Colts Survive Steelers Bruising Clash Injuries Decimate Roster
The Pittsburgh Steelers dressed 111 players on the sideline today due to injuries from Sunday’s 27-21 loss to the Baltimore Colts. Halfback Sam Calvin broke his wrist and will miss about six weeks while the rest of the lineup aims to be ready for next Saturday’s game with the Green Bay Packers.
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Landy Hangs Up His Spikes
Australian middle distance star John Landy announces retirement from running at 24 after a recent 3 58.0 mile in Turku. He notes he has put on 11 pounds since August and plans to end his competitive career following his last races as England's Roger Bannister holds the Mile of the Century record.
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International Amateur Athletic Federation
Arcadia Training Track Rebuilt For Yearling Training
Arcadia di-santa Anita race track will fully rebuild its Anita Chiquita training track by next month and open to California horsemen for yearling schooling and training once complete.
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