Putt gamble costs Snead Open title at Medinah
Sam Snead failed to win the National Open at Medinah after a risky 25 foot bid on the 17th left the ball seven feet past the hole and a 4 on the final holes. Cary Middlecoff, Jim Turnesa, and Clayton Heafner contended, with Middlecoff finishing at two over par 287 as the winner.
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Charles Chamberlain
Chicago
Sam Snead
Cary Middlecoff
Clayton Heafner
Snead
Jim Turnesa
Bobby Locke
Dodgers Boost Hit Power With Early Home Run Prowess
Dodgers pace with 55 homers in 52 games led by Hodges and Cox as they rout Reds 20-7. Cardinals and Braves fall back after split doubleheaders. Indians sweep Yankees in twin bill as Tigers, Red Sox, and Athletics win. Kiner hits 14th homer for Pirates in a 6-5 win over the Giants.
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Gil Hodges
Billy Cox
Hodges
Cox
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Braves
Chicago Cubs
Harry
Cat
Robin Roberts
Cubs
Johnny Sain
Warren Hacker
Hacker
Johnny Schmitz
Johnny Antonelli
Dutch Leonard
Antonelli
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Final Gasps at State Trapshoot Boost Local Popularity
Paul Day reports from the state trapshoot events in Middletown where Roy David son and Cliff Doughman excel in doubles with various shotguns. Kenny Short wins the preliminary handicap, Curt Gruebmeyer nearly takes it, and Joe Devers claims the state title. Gene Smith notes Reds pitching prowess, while Jerry Nardiello misses the shoot due to his mother’s illness. Bert Estey’s junior title prompts confusion over residency and the Ohio title goes to Clarence Mottinger. The article highlights Middletown Sportsmen's Club gains and ends with a look toward the All-Star Baseball Game.
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Paul Day
Roy Davidson
Roy
Cliff Doughman
Joe Devers
Kenneth Short
Lithopolis
ATA
Curt Gruebmeyer
Short
Gene Smith
Associated Press
Cincinnati
Smitty
Reds
Jerry Nardiello
Jerry
Brooklyn
Nardiello
Bert Estey
Troy
Sports Mirror of Anniversaries in Baseball and Golf
A year ago Babe Ruth's No 3 Yankee uniform was retired at Yankee Stadium in a solemn ceremony. Three years ago Sammy Snead and Toney Penna each shot 69 to lead the first round of the U S Open at Cleveland. Five years ago Ted Atkin son rode five winners at Aqueduct. Ten years ago the Yankees sold outfielder Joe Gallagher to the Browns for Roy Hughes and cash.
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Yankee
Yankee Stadium
Sammy Snead
Toney Penna
Cleveland
Ted Atkinson
Aqueduct Race Track
New York Yankees
Joe Gallagher
St. Louis Browns
Roy Hughes
Cash
Middletown Noses 7-6 Loss to Columbus Council
Middletown dropped a 7-6 Central Ohio Knights of Columbus Softball League game at Gardener's Diamond. They tied twice, trailed by three after Columbus tallied twice in the seventh, then scored twice in their half but fell short. Joe Schramm hit a homer. Walt Farquis and Russell pitched for Middletown and Columbus respectively. Next Sunday Middletown visits Springfield.
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Middletown
Central Ohio Knights of Columbus
Columbus Council
Gardner’s Diamond
Columbus
Joe Schramm
Walt Farquis
Russell
Springfield
Maryland rifle team wins National Inter-collegiate Championship
College Park Maryland the Maryland rifle team remained undefeated in meet competition this season and captured the National Inter-collegiate Championship amid a strong showing from other colleges.
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College Park
Maryland
Baseball Scores From The League And Regional Games
In the latest scores, Brooklyn beat Cincinnati while Chicago shut out St Louis. Philadelphia and Boston split, New York and Cleveland posted modest results, Detroit defeated Washington, and Boston won big against Washington. In the American Association Toledo cruised past Columbus, Minneapolis topped Milwaukee, and St Paul and Kansas City played to a draw. Ohio-Indiana action saw Marion beat Muncie while Lima defeated Richmond. other games were rained out.
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St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
G.B
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Washington
Cleveland
Paul
Miteaukee
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo Kansas City
Kansas City
St. Paul
Marion
Muncie
Lima
Richmond
National League Tonight Pairings Around the Circuit
Baseball fans glimpse a slate of NL night games including Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis St Louis at Washington Chicago at New York night games and Cleveland at Boston New York at Philadelphia matchups highlight the schedule.
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Boston
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Hodges belts two homers in Dodgers 20 run rout
Yesterday's Stars show Gil Hodges belting two homers including a bases loaded shot and driving in eight as the Dodgers overwhelmed Cincinnati 20 to 7 in Brooklyn. Bob Lemon shut out New York, pitching the Indians to a 6 0 victory and adding a two run homer to help his cause.
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Gil Hodges
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Bob Lemon
Indians
New York
Cleveland
Yanks
Vets Rained Out Schedule Change at Armco Field
The Armco Vets game with Kurtz Tavern was rained out yesterday. They will play an exhibition against Walnut Hills DAV at Armco Field on Wednesday night.
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Armco Vets
Kurtz Tavern
Armco Field
Walnut Hills
DAV Nine
A’s Rally Past Browns 13-10 to Split Series
The Philadelphia Athletics exploded with a three run homer in the ninth to salvage a doubleheader split with the St. Louis Browns. They won the finale 13-10 after dropping the opener 6-4, piling 19 hits off six Brownie pitchers including 10 for extra bases.
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St. Louis Browns
A's
City Golf Tournament Deadline Extended
City golf tournament entries can be turned in by 6 p.m. Wednesday after committee chairs extended the deadline. About 125 golfers have signed up. Play spans Wildwood and Verity courses for 36 holes of medal play. Four players tied in the blind bogey at Wildwood with nets of 80. Low gross of the day was 36-40-76 by Steve Bennett. Hensley won Saturday's blind bogey with 80. Clark, Kurry and Healy tied for second at 78. Campbell and Coffey shared third with 72s. Whitley, Galeese, Adams and White tied for fourth at 79. Saturday's low gross posted 38-36-74 by Joe Herr.
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Verity
Wildwood Golf Club
Sam Tutt
E. C. Siles
Joe Herr
Sol Schenck
Steve Bennett
H. M. Hensley
C. R. Clark
Ken Kurry
Jim Healy
John Campbell
M. W. Coffey
Paul Whitley
Paul Galeese
W. S. Adams
Estill White
Grace Lenczyk Favored To Repeat In Coed Golf Meet
Grace Lenczyk, renowned amateur golfer, opens defense of the women's intercollegiate links championship in Columbus Ohio as the top favorite. A field of 48 tees off in 18-hole qualifying with low scorers entering match play to decide the title Friday. Runners include Shirley Spork Marilyn Smith and Barbara Canine with Rollins defending the team title.
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Grace Lenczyk
Columbus, O
John B. Stetson University
Miss Lenczyk
United States
England
Shirley Spork
Michigan State Normal
Marilyn Smith
University of Kansas
Ohio State University
Miss Leneczyk
Barbara Canine
Western Michigan College
Western Michigan
Kalamazoo
Marilyn Herpel
Washington University
Carol Clark
Miami
O.) University
Judy Baker
Rollins College
Way of
Lima
O. Rollins College
Hoosiers Clipped Twice Keep Lead In Standings
Indiana’s Hoosiers stayed atop the American Association by a half game after losses in both ends of a doubleheader. St Paul, second place, also dropped both games to Kansas City, while Louisville beat Cleveland 1-0 and 8-0 behind Maury McDermott and Mike Palm. Kansas City Blues swept St Paul 6-1 and 5-1 as Minneapolis won then lost to Milwaukee 6-2 and 5-1. Toledo split with Columbus. Hal White edged Harvey Haddix in game one.
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Indians
St. Paul
Kansas City
Louisville Colonels
Maury McDermott
Mike Palm
Kansas City Blues
Minneapolis Millers
Milwaukee
Tommy Heath
Millers
Heath
Jim Clegg
Toledo
Columbus
Toledo Madhens
Red Birds
Hal White
Harvey Haddix
Darke Countian Captures Ohio State Handicap Championship
Roman J. Schoen of New Weston wins the 63rd annual Ohio State Handicap at West Middletown after four shooters tie at 98 of 100. William Koenig, John Raible, James Waitman, Jr., finish in the handicap four-way final. Joe Devers takes the doubles title. Ned Lilly and Joe Hiestand post long consecutive scores. Mrs. Frank Barger leads the women with 94. The event will return to Middletown Sportsmen's Club next year.
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Paul Day Journal
West Middletown
Roman J. Schoen
New Weston
Darke County
State Trapshooting Association
Middletown Sportsmen's Club
William Koenig
Loveland
John Raible
Rocky River
James M. Waitman, Jr
Brookville
Schoen
Joe Devers
Dayton
Ned Lilly
Stanton
Mich
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Joe Hiestand
Hillsboro
W. J. Fayerweather
Detroit
R. J. Schuler
Russell Point
Jack Beachler
Miamisburg
Buckeyes
Greenville
Young Waitman
Raible
P Rotogravure
Cleveland
Koenig
Schoen —_ y
Waitman
C. J. Baker
Warren
Frank Hosea, Sr
Mason
W. C. Knnsely
Bainbridge
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New Burlington
Clayton Phelps
Madison
D. DeGood
Ostrander
Baker
Knisely
DeGood
Shick Re Named OTA President Davidson Chosen
Levi Shick of Bellefontaine was reelected president of the Ohio State Trapshooting Association at the Manchester Hotel. Roy Davidson of Middletown was named one of four new directors. C. D. Nichols and George A. Wagner were retained as officers. New directors include Henry Abell, Paul Butterbaugh, Chauncey Huber. incumbents E. E. Weak, Bailey Gary, Tom Rowe. The board voted to keep the trapshoot in Middletown next year.
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Levi Shick
Bellefontaine
Ohio State Trapshooting Association
Roy Davidson
Middletown
C. D. Nichols
Piqua
George A. Wagner
Dayton
Manchester Hotel
Davidson
Henry Abell
Medina
Paul Butterbaugh
Lancaster
Chauncey Huber
Tiffin
E. E. Weak
Williamsburg
Bailey Gary
Columbus
Tom Rowe
Leroy
Shick
Ohio State
Don Carey
Rader Tops Women’s Prizes In Ohio Trap Event
Mrs H B Rader of Jeffersonville tops the women’s class in a five day Ohio trap shooting meet, finishing four thirds ahead. Cliff Doughman of Morrow wins numerous professional trophies with a 91x100 in the 25 yard line shoot. Lilly dominates overall with 676 of 700, one ahead of Heistand. Devers and Bob Allen tie for third at 672. State Secretary George Wagner reports over 500 shooters, with 425 on the final day. Other champions include Waldock, Schuler, Hosea, Swafford, and Barg er in women events. junior victor Vogel. veterans Greenamyer. and the husband-wife Rader pairing.
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H. B. Rader
Jeffersonville
Cliff Doughman
Morrow
Tom Frye
Findlay
Lilly
Heistand
Devers
Bob Allen
Des Moines, Inc
Roy Davidson
Middletown
George Wagner
Dayton
Fred D. Waldock, Jr
Sandusky
R. J. Schuler
Russell Point
Frank H. Hosea
Mason
G. W. Swafford, Jr
Navarre
Ohio State
Joe Hiestand
Hillsboro
Frank Barger
Raymond Vogel
Willard
Clarence Mottinger
Ohio City
H. B. Greenamyer
Piqua
Kenneth Short
Lithopolis
Joe Devers
Roman J. Schoen
New Weston
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