Open golf stakes rise at Riviera amid luck and nerves
Frank T Blair notes the 48th National Open at Riviera opens with top amateurs and pros, led by Ben Hogan, amid pressure and luck myths. Recounts Mangrum 1966 win near 264 total, Nelson and Hogan near misses, and a pivotal final holes stretch where luck or misfortune decided the playoff contenders.
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Lady Luck
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Canterbury
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Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Herman Berron
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Jess
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Ghezzi
Ann Nelson
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Bobby Jones Open legend Lily Pad Shot at Hoylake 1930
Arthur Daley recounts Bobby Jones facing a perilous eighth hole in the 1930 Open at Hoylake. A risky drive over a water hazard narrowly misses disaster as two autograph-hungry girls distract him. The ball lands on lily pads, skips across the pond, and the stroke becomes a birdie, cementing Jones as a golfing icon.
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Arthur Daley
New York Times
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Lemon makes rise with Indians in spring rotation
Ed McAuley notes Robert Granville Lemon from Long Beach has moved into the Indians' top pitching spot. His seven wins and two losses mark a strong start as Lemon shifts from bullpen to starter, mastering his curve and earning bullpen-to-rotation respect.
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Long Beach
Deatura
Sporting News
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Cleveland
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Sarazen to Play U S Open Round at Riviera Friday
Sarazen will compete in the U S Open at Riviera with Bobby Bion and Skee Riegel. He teed off at 2 19 p m and reported practice rounds with rivals Snead Bell He and Vines in attendance.
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Elsworth
Vines
John Bulla
Art Bell
Riegel
U. S. Open Title Goes on Black Tomorrow
Hollywood loses 10-6 to Los Angeles as the Stars take a 10-6 defeat at Wrigley Field before 8,189 fans. Stars’ pitcher Kennedy and batters Albosta, Karkauskas, and Butland pace a home run and multiple hits in a one sided LA victory.
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Montes Beats Ramos In Ten Round Olympic Main Event
Paulino Montes of Mexico won a unanimous decision over Torito Ramos in a 10 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Ramos led early with a body attack but Montes surged in the final three rounds to pull out the victory.
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Mexico
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Olympic Auditorium
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Western International League Standings and Mixed Totals
Standings show Bakersfield 7 Modesto 3 San Jose 1 in California league with Santa Barbara, Brockton, and others. Western International League lists Hokans 14 Vancouver 9 Wenarenes 3 Victorias Bremerton Takimm 4 Salem 7 Tsesma 3 and Meat de emutne 210 somnges.
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Worsham Defends U S Open Crown at Riviera
The 48th United States Open moves to Riviera Country Club with Lew Worsham defending as a star-studded field led by Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Lloyd Mangrum and Frankie Stranahan. The event opens with a 8:15 a m curtain call as players vie for the title amid celebrity-era drama and overseas challengers.
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Palos Verdes
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Chicago
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Bobby Jones
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Worsham
St. Louis
Mexicali Eagles blank Reno Silversox in Sunset League
Mexicali hurler Al Gareighia carried a no hitter into the eighth before DeFox’s infield single ended it as the Eagles shut out Reno 4 to 0. Riverside Dons edged Las Vegas 8 to 7 in a close finish. El Centro Imperials beat Anaheim 6 to 4 behind Nate Moreland.
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Graham's 26th Homer Lifts Padres Past Rainiers 5 4
San Francisco's Seals hold a two game edge in the Pacific Coast League as Jackie Graham belts his 26th homer in the eighth to spark the San Diego Padres to a 5 4 victory over Seattle. Steve Mesner adds a two bagger driving in the decisive run in the same frame.
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Streaks Top Anaheim 73 in Nightball League Game
Bud Mangold Clint Herron Frank Maygrew and Start White sparked the Green Streaks to a 73 win over Anaheim Lions at Park Ave Field. Joe Rodgers coached Long Beach with a four run surge before Milt Tucker was ejected for protest in the fourth inning.
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Purity Code Report Hints Fines for Coast Colleges
ISSOULA Mont June 9 U P Pacific Coast Conference officials reviewed a top secret report on conformity to the league purity code with hints that fines may be levied on larger schools for football recruiting practices. The body acted on routine items including Rose Bowl tie rules and extending eligibility for four players while awaiting full action on the purity findings.
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U S Open Club Groove Dispute Rocks Riviers
At Riviers the U S Golf Association tests irons for groove width as players prepare for the Open. Fifteen sets fail to meet specs prompting protests from stars including Frank Stranahan and Jimmy Demaret about balance and fairness.
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