Middlecoff Leads Open Fight as Thomson Dominates
Cary Middlecoff carded a 70 to hold a one stroke edge in the U S Open at Oak Hill amid a tight, bunched field. Peter Thomson seized a one stroke lead with a 69 after 26 holes on Friday, while Ben Hogan and Jerry Barber trailed by two, as threats from Hadley Furgel, Wesley Ellis, and others kept the championship open for Sunday’s final 18-hole round.
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Jeter Thomson
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Ber Kogan
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Green
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Oak Hill Country Club
Mexico
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Barber
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Peter Thomson
Bears Admit Ilegal Aid Controversy at Berkeley
Berkeley faculty report finds about 20 California athletes received 1160 in off campus aid last year, mostly grants in aid not approved by the campus. The investigation says such payments violate conference code, with a more detailed report to come.
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University of California
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California
Neport
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Glenn T. Seaborg
PCC
Gregory F. Englehard
Associated Students
Victor O. Schmidt
Brustus Hamilton
Lynn Waildorf
Hamilton
Waldorf Stills
Twinkers edge Stars 2-0 in baseball clash at Gilmore Field
Los Angeles Angels rookie Dick Dratt faced Curt Raydon as Hollywood Stars’ win streak aimed for 18. Carlos Berrailer scored on a daring Bernier play, and Cholly Navarro held the Stars to two runs. Bernier’s fifth inning run stood after an error by catcher Hanan, with Naranjo striking out nine. Seattle and San Francisco weathered a rainout-heavy day, while Joe Taylor homered for Sacramento in a separate game.
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Roman Mejias
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George Risley
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Belgian Congo
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Joe Stanford
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Speake’s diverse journeys mark a Pacific Coast League stint
Bob Speake, former Chicago Cub spring sensation now with the Los Angeles Angels, discusses his move to the Pacific Coast League and reflects on batting, fielding, and his tilted stance. He credits power wrist action for long drives and explains why outfield felt natural after early career moves. The feature also notes manager and team contexts, with broader sports chatter from the era.
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Quiliclder
Bob Speake
Los Angeles Angels
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Watild
Angels
OWOCL
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Cubs
Schoendienst Delivers First Homer as Giants Edge Reds
The Giants debuting new trades pull ahead in the 11th inning 4 3 over Cincinnati at the Polo Grounds. Schoendienst hit a pinch hit two run homer in the seventh to set the tone as Whitey Lockman and Alvin Dark erred behind him. The win snaps a three game skid and fuels optimism for the eight player deal.
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Red Schoendi
New York Giants
Frank Lane
St Louis
Polo Grounds
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Cincinnati
Whitey Lockman
Alvin Dark
Pittsburgh
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Dark
Johnny Kuppstein
Jim Mangan
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Redlegs
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
al Walker
Lou Sleater
Carl Furillo
Rocky Nelson
Dodgers
Braves
Konnderline
Three Prepsters Ink Bosax Pacts
Boston Red Sox signed three standout prep prospects from Southland Friday. Jerry Snider of Chaffey High Tom Trochim of Compton and Bob Beaver will report to the Bosax farm club in Lexington Nebraska. Snider is a shortstop Trochim an infielder and Beaver a third baseman.
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Diemond Tsteriad
Southland
Jerry Sider
Chaffey High
Tom Trochim
Compton
Bob Beaver
Calhs
Bosax
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Sports on Radio TV listings and matchups
Radio television listings show Redlesa vs Glanis Splines and Stars KOIPO KP at 1855, trackh-KNX 1.05 pm, Handi slakes KPT 0, Yankees vs Mann PS, Dodgers vs Braves KNAT 2 73 10.
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Wrestling Calendar Summary Amid Mixed Notes
The record lists a cluttered sports calendar with references to wrestling events at South Gate Basince andi alley, Carden Mreras, and Dere-Gantent stadiums. It mentions Ayte Ryclag-Garvena and Bollywood related terms with vague times such as 8:90 and B20. The readability is poor and entities are unclear.
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Carden Mreras
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Hatye Raeini Daling
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Stadum
Sac Fielder s to Chisox
By United Press the major league trading deadline ended with the Milwaukee Braves and Chicago White Sox making minor moves. The Braves called up shortstop Mantilla from Sacramento in the Pacific Coast League and sent outfielder Pendleton to Wichita of the American Association. The White Sox optioned first baseman Jackson to Vancouver in the Pacific Coast League after he signed in June 1954. Jackson batted .230 in 16 games for the Sox this season. Mantilla, 22, from Puerto Rico, hit .273 with Toledo last year.
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Johnny Logan
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Puerto Rica
Toleco
Complex 1940s baseball score fragments across leagues
Fragmented OCR shows numerous team matchups and scores from American and National leagues, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, and Cleveland, with interleague notes and scattered references to cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh, plus Texas and Southern Association results.
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DeMarco 8-5 Choice Over Vince Martinez
Boston notes say former welterweight contender Tony DeMarco, 24, headlined at Fenway Park in a 10 round decision over Chico Vejar after beating Martinez previously. Odds favored Vejar, while DeMarco was seen as the more seasoned fighter in a bout watched by Ringsiders seeking his classic free swinging style.
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