The Race of the Century in Vancouver
The potential mile duel at Empire Stadium features Roger Bannister and John Landy in a July Aug. event tied to the British Empire Games. The column weighs Bannister’s Olympic form and Landy’s recent 4 07.68 London run, with challengers like Parnell Ferguson and Halberg noted as final contenders.
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Chris Chatutway
Seixas Plans to End Tennis Soon After Nationals
Vic Seixas, the United States No 2 amateur, says he will evaluate how long he will continue playing after next month's national championships at Forest Hills. The Philadelphia star, winner of the Pennsylvania State Grass Court Championship, intends to rest this week and then pursue the Eastern Grass Courts Drublee Championships, aiming to regain the mental edge needed to win the national title.
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Ex-Chamonion Underdog in American Debut Bout
Vic Towee of South Africa an 13-5 underdog for his American debut tonight against Carmelo Costa in a TV bout at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena. Also on the bill DuMont telecast features Pat Andrews favored over Yvon Durelie at St Nicholas Arena. Towee, 26, seeks a light weight title shot after a quiet year and Costa’s unbeaten status.
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St. Nicholas Arena
Pat Andrews
Buffalo
N.Y
Yvon Durelie
Chatham
New Brunswick
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Costa
Look Establishes Rice Memorial Trophy for top college football
Look Magazine today announced it has established the Greatland Rice Memorial Trophy in honor of the sports writer who died last week and will award it each December to the nation’s top college football team.
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Harshman Rekindles White Sox Flag Hopes
White Sox pitcher Harshman struck out 16 in a doubleheader sweep, tying and surpassing club marks while boosting Chicago’s pennant chances. He powered a 2-1 opener win with strong support, and the Sox completed the nightcap victory as Matt Balts and notable batters aided the run total.
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Boston Red Sox
Matt Batts
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Associated Press
Boston
Billy Consolo
Bob Terley
Baltimore
Cleveland
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Finley Hawkins Title Bout Postponed to Aug Third
Windy Hawkins and Dick Mia State light heavyweight clash delayed one week after Hawkins reports a sore knuckle. Finley was to defend Califar championship against Don Grant, who now sits out at least a month due to a ruptured eardrum. Matchmaker Bar Beebe awaited Hawkins handlers confirmation for next week, with advance tickets valid or refundable.
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Kiner Drops Under .300 After Phillies Opener
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kiner collected five hits including a homer in Sunday's opener against Philadelphia but went hitless in the second game, dropping his season average to .229 for the first time since May 7.
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Minor League Results From Various Leagues
A scrambled recap lists scores from numerous minor league games across circuits. Entries show teams such as Ottawa, Buffato, Syracuse, Louisville, Columbus, and San Antonio with varied results, including 14-3 and 6-7 style scores, reflecting a busy but distorted slate of recent play.
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Tornda
Esariestoy F
Minneapolis
Bhrevenort
Dallak
Pettit Finds Left Field Best For His Career
Salinas reports Paul Pettit, once a Pirates bonus signee, grows as a left fielder with the Stars club in the State League while still pitching. He avoids mound duties, thrives in left field or first base, and even managed the team briefly. Pettit earns $5,000 yearly through 1859 under his contract and aims to stay on the field rather than warm benches in the majors.
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Hutchinson
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Packers
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Park Avenue
Rocky Ez-Rocky rematch eyed for September at Polo Grounds
Promoter Jim Norris and officials push for a September return heavyweight title fight between Rocky Marciano and Ezard Charles at the Polo Grounds. Al Weill fears brow wound reopening and seeks to delay, while a return bout contract could protect Marciano if he loses. Charles at 33 surprised by lasting 15 rounds and threatening to win early.
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Ezard Charles
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International Boxing Club
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Sid
Norris
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Charles
T He Crown
Owners Eye Greenberg Inter League Play Plan
New York AP The annual midsummer meeting of major league owners focused on interleague play to boost standings and fan interest. Hank Greenberg proposed a system where each league plays four games against the other, two home and two away, similar to the NFL. Debate also covered Caribbean player movements, spring training dates, league start times, college player signings, and All Star game scheduling.
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Limited, fragmentary sports notes mention radio and TV coverage, a baseball game or league results, and a Derby broadcast listed among fragmented program items. Specific teams, dates, or outcomes are unreadable in the OCR, leaving only scattered station names and brief phrases without clear events.
Softball and Wrestling Schedule Mixup in Local Calendar
A garbled sports calendar lists softball and wrestling events with unclear team names. Entries mention venues such as Olympic Auditorium and Hollywood Stadium and show inconsistent times like 112 pm and 52 Dm, making exact matchups and dates unreadable.
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Bolt Hurdles Snead in PGA Semifinal Duel
Tommy Bolt survived a long match against Sam Snead to reach the PGA Championship semifinals at Park Avenue. Bolt won on the 84th hole after trading halves through two extra holes, finally sealing a 1-up victory amid a tense backmarker finish. Snead exited as Bolt celebrated a hard earned win in the late night session.
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Bolt and Snead Clash in Golf Round Amid Tempers
Rob Boll and Snead played a lackluster round as Bolt posted 68 on the first 18 holes and 68 on the last. Snead shot 68, while Bolt displayed a volatile mood by striking a wand club after a 17th hole shot, adding to his infamous temper.
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Kansas Girl Wins Fort Wayne Women Open Golf Prize
Marilyn Smith of Wichita Kansas won the Fort Wayne Women's Open with a final 78 and a 216 total. Faye Cragg led after the first round with 69 but faded to 221. Betty James Jackie Pung Babe Zaharias and Carol Bowman battled for positions as the field spread out.
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Honolulu
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Niles
Carol Bowman
Richmond
Calif
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Slate Makes Casey Moan In Final Yankee Run
New York mourns as Casey Stengel faces a pivotal ten game stretch to save his role with the Yankees. He notes Cleveland’s strong lineup, Chicago’s looming tests, and the need for the club to respond as he predicts key pitchers and hits will shape the closing weeks.
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Bob Leman
Mile Garcia
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Harshman
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San Diego Qualmen Advance To Southland Finals
San Diego reaches the Southern California Junior Legion baseball finals after a 103 victory over Montebello in Anaheim. San Diego piled 12 hits to Montebello’s five, using left handed batters to overpower the opponent.
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