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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1959
Page
5
The feature notes four common golfer mistakes and cites Sam Snead, longtime Greenbrier pro in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia since 1937 and winter pro in Boca Raton Florida. Snead is a three time PGA and Masters winner and 1946 British Open champion.
Raymond Vaughn made the first hole in one at the new Crab Orchard Golf Club in Murphysboro Illinois but the shot did not count due to a two stroke penalty from a tee shot into the woods prior. The subsequent ace on the 140 yard par three No 4 earned a par for Vaughn despite the penalty.
Australian Open Champion Gary Player discusses his trap play. He explains open stance, short backswing, and smooth follow through as keys to escape sand traps, noting practice in Johannesburg and a dislike of full swings. He cites finishing second in the 1958 Open at Tulsa and his rise as a PGA competitor.
Mike Souchak cites a flaw in average golfers as trying to overpower the ball and hitting across it. He recalls Claude Harmon’s guidance to start the swing slowly to maintain balance and control. He notes gradual length on longer holes only after solid short-game results.
Regional Junior Olympic meets set for June 26-27 in Odessa feature track and field along with swimming and diving. Entries to Bob Clark in Odessa must reach by June 24. events at Ector High School and Sherwood Pool include four age divisions for boys and girls. Monahans, under Harley Sledge, will enter about 12 contestants.
In 1922 a motion picture company offered Harvard and Yale $25,000 for exclusive movie rights to their football game that season. The proposal aimed to secure footage for nationwide release, reflecting early media interest in college sports.
A game was played on a 55 yard field rather than a full 100 yard field. Cameras were limited to capturing a 55 yard span, constraining coverage of the action.
James Dudley won for the Red Sox as Milton Jones had four singles and three runs scored. Alvino Mendez took the loss for Detroit after a seven-run first inning by Boston who built a 10-7 lead and never looked back.
Baker and Baker top the Father and Son League through Wednesday night action. Charles Claburn rolled a high game of 208 while Ken Baker led in a 548 series. William Baker, Ken's son, posted 191 in single game. match results include Baker & Baker 4 Parsons & Claburn 0 and other pairings with scores and standings.
Asa Jacobs, coach of Big Lake women’s softball, asks for competition. She sends a letter to the mayor inviting parties to write or call, with home and home games on Saturdays.
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