Ritter Family Wins Fourth Middletown City Golf Championship
Jim Ritter shot 72 after carding 67 the day before to reach 139 total, winning the Middletown City Golf Championship at Wildwood. Walt Pague was runner-up after a playoff with Fred Ruscher and Reed Hughes, with Bales matching 70 to join. Buck Ritter, Don Davies, and Bill Rupp led juniors, Dave Patrick claimed the Senior trophy, and several classes crowned champions with playoffs upcoming.
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W. T Bales
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Don Davies
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Larry Fraley
Teg Martin
Ritter
Reed-Klopp
Middletown City
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Manchester Machine and Tool Co
W. T. Bales
Walt Payne
Weith
Ezzard Charles Faces Push Toward Rematch With Marciano
In New York AP sports column Ez Charles, once deemed washed up after losses to Marciano and Holman, reemerges as a persistent contender. He prepares to meet Hurricane Jackson in Syracuse next month, with potential rematch scenarios involving Marciano, Moore, and other heavyweights if he wins.
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Rocky Marciano
Cincinnati
Johnny Holman
Miami
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Floyd Patterson
Don Cockell
Cary Middelecoff Wins Milwaukee Open. Eyes PGA
Memphis dentist Cary Middlecoff captured the Milwaukee Open with a 15 under 265 total at Blue Mound, earning $6,000 cash and a $3,000 car. He moved to 1955 earnings of $22,543.93 and leads Mike Souchak and Ted Kroll, as Turnesa posted 270. Don Cherry led amateurs with 271. Finsterwald finished at 277.
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Grossinger
N.Y
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Utica
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Souchak
Jim Turnesa
Briarcliff
Turnesa
Tommy Bolt
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mike Fetchick
Lake Mahopac
Don Cherry
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Ohio
Rankin Master Of Course In Winning Ohio Amateur
ZANESVILLE Ohio Bob Rankin of Zanesville won the 49th Ohio Amateur at his home club the Zanesville Country Club 6900 yard par 72 after a 1 up final over Dayton's Jack Zimmerman Rankin led early then fell behind but rallied with birdies at 26 and 27 to seize and keep the lead and claim the title.
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Bob Rankin
Zanesville Country Club
Dayton
Jack Zimmerman
Zimmerman
National Publinks
Ohio State
Browns Begin Camp at Hiram Ahead of NFL Season
The Cleveland Browns report to training camp at Hiram College, four weeks from their Chicago game, with 26 veterans returning from a 33-man squad that won the title playoff against Detroit. Otto Graham may return if needed. Abel Gibron signs, and several players are absent due to military service or trades. The exhibition opener is in Akron on Aug 0 against the Packers, with the regular season opener set for Sept 25 vs the Redskins.
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Groza
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Washington Redskins
Paolazzola Over Pelino In Hollywood Bout
Hollywood report shows Jimmy Pa lazzola of Los Angeles outpointed Tony Pelino of Buffalo in a bout held in Hollywood. Pa lazzola won after dominating rounds with precise punches.
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Hollywood
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Jimmy Palazzola
Los Angeles
Tony Pelino
Buffalo
N.Y
Aussies Swing 50 50 Davis Cup Prospects
Australia faces Brazil in the North American zone semi finals after a 5 0 sweep of Mexico in Chicago. Captain Harry Hopman lauds balance and singles champ Ken Rosewall as a key, with Lew Hoad and Rex Hartwig starring in doubles.
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Lew Hoad
Hartwig
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Major League Stars Shine in Extra Inning Duel
Earl Torgeson of the Tigers tied the score in the eighth by basing on Ray Boone's homer and later stole home to beat the Yankees in the 10th. Roger Craig of the Dodgers earned a three hit victory over Cincinnati 6 to 2.
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Ray Boone
Bone
Yankees
Roger Craig
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Walt Dropo
Billy Pierce
Orioles
Nellie Fox
Yanks
Bob Turley
Torgy
Detroit
Donovan Leading Sox Surge Toward Lead
The Chicago White Sox ride a seven game win streak as Dick Donovan dominates with a 12-2 record leading the American League in winning percentage. New York trails as Detroit and Cleveland gain ground after weekend action.
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Kiwanis City Swim Meet Entry Deadline Clarified
The entry deadline for the Kiwanis Club City Swim Meet is Wednesday August 16 not July 28 as reported. Entries may be obtained for under 18s at Sunset pool Douglas pool or the YMCA youth lobby.
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Disgusting Play By Reds Leads To Doubleheader Losses
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts called the Reds performance vs the Brooklyn Dodgers absolutely disgusting after a doubleheader loss at Ebbets Field. He banned late hotel check ins and said he may replace the infield, citing errors in the fourth inning and a series sweep as the team slips to sixth place.
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