Bolt wins Tucson Open with 266 and second straight title
Houston’s Balt Bolt surged to a 31 on the back nine Sunday to finish at 266 total, three strokes ahead of Bud Holscher and Art Wailey. Gene Littler faltered early. Stan Moseley led amateurs with 274 while Jimmy Clare moved to fourth at 272.
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Yankees optimistic on pennant as golf tourney wraps
Irv Noren floated a confident forecast at the Virginia Country Club noting the Yankees will win the American League pennant despite Allie Reynolds absence. He praised Don Larsen and Bob Turley from Baltimore, predicted a strong infield, and cited Billy Martin’s return as a boost. Other players echoed optimism about Whitey Ford, Lopat, and Sain supporting the staff, while Cleveland and Chicago were seen as tougher rivals.
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Zivic Rejects Two Offers to Throw Fights
Pittsburgh based former welterweight Fritzie Zivic said in a Sunday Pittsburgh Press interview that he rejected two offers to throw title bouts against Henry Armstrong. The bylined piece presents his account of the alleged bribery attempts and Zivic’s decision to decline.
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Gomez Hand Worries Giants Ace Ruben Gomez
In Caracas Wilmer Mays powers Santurce to a 7 6 win over Cuba and clinches at least a tie for the Caribbean series. Gomez sprains his right hand on a third base play prompting concern from Leo Durocher and Giants officials. An X ray was to determine severity and recovery time.
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Furman Coach Laments Slow Tempo in Citadel Win
Furman defeated The Citadel 26-24 as coach Lyles Alley blasted backers for a freeze tactic. Alley criticized players for stalling and not guarding, noting Fred Fraley held the ball near midcourt for over two minutes and describing the half as uneventful with spectators reacting in the stands.
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Wiesler Wins Third Major League Trial With Yankees
Youth pitcher Wiesler agreed to terms with the New York Yankees and turned in his signed contract to Bill DeWitt in St. Louis. He posted a 3-2 record with the Yanks in 1954 and pitched in Toronto, also recording a Kansas City 2-2 mark earlier, as he pursues another big league opportunity.
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Bev Hanson Threatens Berg in Florida Tourney Windup
In St. Petersburg Florida Patty Berg clings to a slim lead in the $5,000 St. Petersburg Women’s Golf Tournament as Beverly Hanson charges. Berg posted 71 then 74 to reach 218 after three rounds while Hanson totals 223 at Sunset Country Club. Other contenders include Miss Stocker and Miss O Sullivan with steady scores as final results near.
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Giants' Dark Wins Golf Title Over Al Lopez
In Miami, Alvin Dark defeated Al Lopez in the National Baseball Players Golf Title match. Both golfers posted 80s over par after 18 holes, with Dark sinking a three-foot par putt on the final green to claim the title as Lopez’s drive and chip failed to seal victory.
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Tourneys Clash for Independents Favor in NIT race
The NIT moves to announce three more clubs for its Madison Square Garden event as Dayton Duquesne and Cincinnati join the field. The NCAA is watching as independents vie for spots with Connecticut possible, and Saint Francis Niagara Holy Cross and others in contention amid a shifting selection landscape.
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Cardinals Sign Sarni and Frazier and Tie Up Players
St Louis vice president Bill Walsingham says the Cardinals paid to bring catcher Bill Sarni and slugger Joe Frazier to the club. Only two of 13 unsigned players were asked to take concessions as terms were reached with Sarni and Presko, with Frazier leading NL pinch hits and Sarni cited for top fielding. Grammes and Cunningham received raises offers but are unsigned along with 26 signed Red Birds.
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Police Probe Bribe Attempt Linked to Dayton Game
Dayton police opened an inquiry into a threatening phone call to Billy Ubi promising a $20,000 payoff or dire consequences to influence his performance against Loyola of the Sonata. Dayton won 94 to 79 as Uhl scored 31 points for game high honors.
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Evans Returns Signed Contract to Seals
San Francisco Seals pitcher Bill Evans returned his signed 1955 contract. The speedball player was purchased from Seattle last year and is now set to pitch for the Seals this season.
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Dwyer Beats Santee In Indoor Mile Showdown
Fred Dwyer of Villanova outran Wes Santee and Gunnar Nielsen in a four man indoor mile at New York events. Dwyer clocked 4 06.2 to Nielsen 4 16.5 and Santee 4 17.0 as Santee grumbled about fatigue and both rivals challenged a rematch next time. Read also on George Rattermans son Mark set to join Browns football lineage.
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Fleitz Shea Nab Titles At Shadow Mountain Club
Palm Desert report shows Gil Shea of Los Angeles rallying past Herb Flam 6-2 5-7 8-6 to win the fourth Shadow Mountain Club Invitational men singles. Beverly Freitz of Long Beach claimed the women’s title 6-2 6-3 over Barbara Breit. Freitz and husband John won mixed doubles 6-4 6-3 against Robert and Mrs Kelleher.
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Boxing and Derby Events Across City Venues
Boxing at Eastside Arena features amateurs in evening sessions. Local derby at Legion Stadium draws crowd with prep for Wreattine event. Note incomplete text includes Wreattine-thiswood and Clymple Auditorium as additional venues and times.
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Wrestling on Radio and TV Highlights for Sunn Anita Fes
Broadcast listings show Wrestleg-XH coverage on television and radio via KNPC. Rober Derby-ETLA event details appear with airtime around 6 to 2 PM, uncertain channel labeling and scheduling.
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Long Beach Duo Annexes Skate Crown in California Finals
Berkeley report notes Robert Brewer 11 of Alhambra wins senior men figures title while Janice Marie Crappa from Pasadena comes from behind to defeat Nancy Hammer of UC Berkeley in senior ladies. Long Beach duo Art Jenkins and Melinda Selliott take senior pairs, with Dennis Alvarez and Barbara Ann Roles securing novice men and junior pairs titles.
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Boxing Stars Chase Big Money Shots This Week
Ralph Jones and Charley Norkus pursue high stakes in this week’s boxing lineup. Jones, off a Sugar Ray Robinson win, meets Carl Olsen for a nontitle middleweight bout in Chicago, with a potential title shot looming if he shines. Norkus fights Ezzard Charles at Madison Square Garden, aiming to break into heavyweight contention while other bouts feature Jackson, Fullmer versus Pender, and Giardello versus Mayfield.
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