Locke Tabbed for Second British Crown
Bobby Locke of South Africa, famed for his putting, is favored to win the British Open for a second straight year as the tournament begins in Troon Scotland with two days of qualifying. Frank Stranahan leads the American challengers after winning the British amateur last May, with 244 golfers from five continents entering the event.
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Troon
Scotland
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Locke
Harry Bradshaw
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Britain
United States
Stranahan
America
Europe
Australia
Africa
Juniors Clash in Finals at Long Beach Open Tennis
Today at the 20th annual Long Beach Open at Lakewood Country Club seven finals and semifinals stage key matches. Notables include junior boys and girls singles, men's singles and doubles. Kierbow seeks junior title versus Blatchford after sweeping Schwichtenberg. Horowitz faces Ross in girls final. Michelena Morris duel for junior girls crown.
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Lakewood Country Club
Jack Ballack
Stan Clark
Verne Hughes
Hob. Peacock
Ray Martin
Ray Thornton
Dolores Michelena
Mary Morris
Stephen Onlies
Charles Garman
Don Kierbow
Loren Schwichtenberg
Kierbow
Joe Blatchford
Horowitz
Ross
Hnals
Eleanor Horowitz
Diana Ross
Mary Arnold Prentiss
Los Angeles
National Public Parks
Thelma Scovil
Lakewood Tennis Club
Seri Shepard
W. Bonner
Canter Ieft, LLC
Kelly Starr
Sti & Man
Great Circle wins Hollywood Park 52000 cinema handicap
Great Circle at Hollywood Park captured the 520,000 cinema handicap for 3year olds at a mile in 1 36. Valquest ran second after an undefeated sprint run, Akimbo was third near the stretch. Great Circle earned 15,150 with 5.60 payout as Warren State trained the winner.
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CG Tronges
Great Circle
Hollywood Park
Valquest
Akimbo
Hidden Moon
Ralph Neves
Neves
Eat
John Wack
Santa Barbara
Sir Butch
Yalo
Beau Pere
Louis B. Mayer
Warren State
Andy Crevelin
Alhambra Auto Deater
Louw Rowan
Pasadena Sportsman
iStormy Cloud
Timekeeper Paces Angelenos to Publin Team Title
Steve Shaw, a 31 year old timekeeper and part time golfer, led Los Angeles to its fifth public links team championship in 25 years at Seneca Golf Course. He shot 67 as two scorers helped Los Angeles finish 217, six strokes ahead of New York City and Oklahoma City. Bob Inman of Tulsa matched Shaw with a 67 for Oklahoma City.
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Otisville
Steve Shaw
Los Angeles
Scenic Seneca Golf Course
New York City
Oklahoma City
Shaw
Bob Inman
Tulsa
Inman
Seneca
Kenneth Towns
San Francisco
Robert Roux
Jim Griffitts
Uclans Honor English Vickers in Finals
UCLAs Leon McLaughlin and George Seelig dominate the scene as finalists for the Jake Gimbel and Varsity Club awards honoring scholarship, character, and service. The event, announced by Bruin athletic director W. Johns, highlights McLaughlin with strong game minutes and Seelig’s distance running prowess, while Jim Eng and Jack Vickers compete in the trans-Mississippi golf championship.
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Leon McLaughlin
Santa Monica
George Seelig
Hollywood
Bruin
Jake Gimbel
Wi Johns
Ath ‘McLaughlin
OMA
Omehans
Mncc
Red Oak
Towa
Jack Vickers
Wichitaco
Wil
Harness horses race at Del Mar for 1950 season
The event follows the Western Harness Racing Association Grand Circuit meeting at Santa Anita Park and brings top horses and drivers to California Fair venues after a long hiatus.
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Western Harness Racing Association
Santa Anita Park
Qeen
California Fair
Alexander Burke Tie For First In Motor City Open Lead
Curly haired Jack Burke Jr. of White Plains and Skip Alexander of Knoxville shot 66 for 6 under par to share the opening lead at the $15,000 Motor City Open in Detroit. Hogan battled bogeys to a 67, tying Cary Middlecoff for second as the round concluded.
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Detroit
Jack Burke Jr
White Plains
N.Y
Skip Alexander
Knoxville
Tenn
Red Run
Alexander
Pat Ae
Burke
Lera
Ben
Hogan
Cary Mid
Ormond Beach
Fin
Yankees and Aussies clash at Wimbledon for quarterfinals
In Wimbledon action on July 1, Americans advanced to the quarterfinals with five players winning in singles. Vic Seixas, Billy Talbert, Gardnar Mulloy, Art Larsen, and Budge Patty moved through, defeating Australian opponents and European challengers, as Sedgman beat Kovaleski. The day was cut short by Sunday blue laws with rest ahead for the next round.
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Sacramento
Sacramento Solons
Portland
Oro Grove
Beavers
Mickey Rocco
Eddy Barr
Grave
Sara
Wimbledon
Eng
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Jack Bromwich
Seixas
Billy Talbert
New York
Australia
Adrian Quist
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Billy Sidwell
Art Larsen
San Leandro
Calif
Budge Patty
Los Angeles
Larsen
Fatty
Jean-Claude Molinari
France
Hans van I Ae
Netherlands
Fred Kovaleski
Detroit
Frank Sedgman
Sedgman
Rege Hist
Budgw
Angeles
Hens Vee Peel
Arene
Rosa
Minent
Australia i Beg Ee Ratti Va, . 6, Od Sea, Rank Sedem Nas Alta Aeated Kovaleski
Amy
Faiberes New Park
Adet
Jan Quist
Woos Donrey
Alan Meane
Calit
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Pea
Bed
Ana He i
Wilmington
Det Kelvie
Nancy
Cha Tam Rensen
Martgrieve
Taner
Jinet Moreen
Howard Wina
Mr Gateaind
Cemar
England
Ngosnse
Have cake eat it too Rickey interview in living room
York July 1 UP The interview with Branch Rickey unfolds in a relaxed setting as he praises the Dodgers balance yet criticizes their pitching and notes the Cardinals are older and more experienced. Rickey shuns unfair advantage while acknowledging the trader's reputation and avoiding hasty deals amid a radio station cue.
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Joe Reichler
York
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Tom
Richey
Tye
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