FluRidden Burke Seizes Inverness Victory At Toledo
Jackie Burke of Kiamesha Lake NY won the Inverness Invitational at Toledo with a 272 score and 3400 first prize after three days while ill with influenza. Freddie Haas of New Orleans finished two strokes back as 30 pros shared 18000 in prize money. The field included future PGA contenders as Mangrum and Heafner opted out citing lengthy rounds. Joe McCarthy noted for managing pennants in both major leagues.
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Zemo Relief for Itchy Skin Promoted by Doctor’s Formula
Zemo, a doctor recommended remedy, claims rapid relief for surface rashes eczema athlete’s foot insect bites prickly heat and sunburn. The advertisement urges Clean Stainless Buy Extra Strength Zemo for stubborn cases and repeats the product name.
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Santee Aims For Four Minute Mile In Dayton Run
Wes Santee, Kansas born runner, holds two fastest American miles, clocking 4 02.4 at Compton June 5 and 4 03.7 at NCAA meet. He says weight and fatigue limited sub four but believes right conditions could yield a four minute mile, possibly at the National AAU Meet in Dayton. He plans European tour after AAU and then summer training at Quantico Marine base.
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Ingots bullpen continues no hitter streak by Johnson
Johnson pitched a lone loss no hitter bid as Ingots beat Dayton Neighborhood Grocers 7 to 3 at Yankee Road. Johnson walked five struck out 14 allowed one hit, a seventh inning grounder that spoiled the no-hitter. McDaniels Flemming Lindsay each had two of 10 team hits and five third inning runs boosted the Gem City win.
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Baseball Season Leaders Highlight Young Stars And Veterans
American League leaders include Vernon in hits and Mantle in runs batted in with strong showings from Rosen and Lopat on pitching. National League top figures feature Schoendienst and Campanella leading batting and RBIs, with Mathews and Kiluszewski among home run leaders and Burdette’s pitching.
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Cutter Orient Wins 33rd Merrill B. Mills Sail Race
The Orient owned by Paul Smiley of Grosse Isle Yacht Club dominated the 80 nautical mile course from Toledo to Green Island and back, finishing ahead of rivals near Colchester Light and returning to Toledo to claim the Merill B. Mills trophy.
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Youthful Rosewall Makes Wimbledon Debut At 18
Wimbledon opens as 18-year-old Australian Ken Rosewall headlines the amateur world, seeded No. 1 with French and Australian titles, facing veteran challengers like Jaroslav Drobny Vic Seixas and Gardnar Mulloy. Seixas notes Rosewall’s maturity despite his age.
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Three Teams Sweep Pair In Valley League Games
Duff's Cafe Mason and South Lebanon swept two games apiece in Valley League twin-bills at Barnitz Field and around the circuit. Duff's blanked Morrow 3 0 in game one then won 7 2. Mason edged Kings Mills 2 1 and 7 2. South Lebanon beat Lebanon 3 2 and 16 4. Wilde tossed the only shutout of the day for Duff's, Morrow limited to two hits. Cornett and Sackett led South Lebanon with key homers in game two. Details for Kings Mills versus Mason not available.
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Lefty O'Doul Hall of Fame bid debated despite .349 career average
Article questions why Lefty O'Doul has not been elevated to the Hall of Fame despite a .349 lifetime average across 11 major league seasons. It notes his early pitching, later slugging, standout Philadelphia years, and ties for most hits in a National League season. It mentions attendance trends and market shifts affecting baseball popularity.
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Gayle Talbot
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Joe Jackson
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Ruscher Wins JC Golf Tourney at Wildwood
Fred Ruscher Jr capped the Junior Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Wildwood with a gross 76. Closest to the hole on No 16 and go handicap went to Marwood Rupp. George Elliott tied No 17 while Elliott Bob Lubberger and Howard Ward shared blind bogey honors at 71.
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Wildwood
George Elliott
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Bob Lubberger
Howard Ward
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