Essig Shoots 12 Under Par in Public Links Qualifier
Defending champion Don Essig shot 12 under par 71 in Chicago on the Lake course to lead a 150-player field into three-way first-round qualifying for the National Public Links Golf Championship. Frank Schmidt and Walt Durdle tied at 71, with a tight leaderboard of 72s and 73s. St. Paul and Peoria led the team standings at 224 after 36 holes.
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Frank Schmidt
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Walt Durdle
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James O’hern
Bellarmine’ College
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Chet Kasper
Chicago Heights
Harry Mussatto
Western Illinois University
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Bill' Krause
Palo Alto
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Lima
East Detroit
Randy Petri
Austin
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Chet Latawiec
Gene Hansen
Dayto Olson
Seattle
Warren G. Harding
Dayton Olson
Mussatto
John Weyl
New York Street Sweeper Upsets George Benton
Willie Dickery a New York City street sweeper and middleweight boxer defeated George Benton in a 10 round split decision at St Nicholas Arena. The 29 year old 6 foot contender finished strong late, with rematch planned for Aug 4. Benton held a 31 fight unbeaten streak prior to the loss.
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Sanitation Department
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St. Nicholas Arena
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Petey Della
Joe Agnello
Dockery
Frank Fullam
Philadelphia
Willie Good
Local Legion Triumphs Over Hagerstown Hitters
Frederick junior American Legion team beat Hagerstown 15 to 5 as Ahalt homered and doubled. Gastley led Frederick with three hits, Ramsburg and Young added key hits, and strong pitching from Ahalt and teammates produced the wide victory.
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Lineups For 24th AlbStar Game At Memoris Stadium
The opening lineup for tedas's 24th AlbStar game at Memoris Stadium includes national and American League stars. Mays Skinner Musial Aaron Banks Thomas Mazeroski Crandall Spahn and Fox Maitle Jensen Cery Skowron Malzone Triandos Aparicio Turley Umpires Rommel Gorman McKinley Conlan Amont Secory Conlan switches with Rommel in the fifth.
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Frank Thomas
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Det Crandall
Warren Spahn
Nelson Fox
Alicnes Maitle
New Yoak
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Boston
Bob Cery
Kansas City
Bill Skowron
New York
Frank Malzone
Gus Triandos
Luis Aparicio
Bob Turley
Eddie Rommel
Tom Gorman
National
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Jocko Conlan
Frank Amont
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Nats To Stay In Washington
The Washington Senators backed away from a quick move and will remain in the capital indefinitely after a 32 hour American League owners meeting. Calvin Griffith signaled no move authority and noted rising gate receipts as a factor in staying. Other franchises in Milwaukee Baltimore and Kansas City have shown financial gains.
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Griffith
Minneapolis
Dallas
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Earl J. Hilligan
American League Service Bureau
Frank Lane
Cleveland Indians
Minor Leagues And Politics Mix In Early Baseball News
Pacific Coast League results show Portland 4 Sacramento 0 and Spokane 3 Seattle 0 while International League action features Toronto 7-1 Montreal 24 Buffalo 7 Rochester 5 Richmond 1 Havana 0 Columbus 4-2 Miami 36 American Association Wichita 6 Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 4 Omaha 2 Denver 12 St Paul 7 and Louisville at Charleston. Richie Ashburn of the Philadelphia Phillies may run for Congress in Nebraska after baseball. He’s linked to Nebraska’s Third District with Rep Bob Harrison noting possible interest. Sally Moore, 17, from Bakersfield beats Mary Healy of Ireland 6-2 6-0 at the Irish Lawn Tennis Championships after winning Wimbledon girls title.
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Bob) Harrison
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Today's Baseball By the Associated Press
A single major league baseball game is listed as the only scheduled contest for today per the Associated Press.
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Sydney
Australia
Larry Baraan
Philippines
Max Murphy
San Francisco Giants stadium project approved by board
San Francisco supervisors approve a 15 million dollar stadium for the Giants at Candlestick Point by a 7-2 vote. Construction is expected to finish before the 1959 season with a 35 year Giants tenancy and minimum city receipts, while landowners object to road-improvement assessments and some hope for court challenge.
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San Francisco Giants
Board of Supervisors
Candlestick Point
Giants
Lawyers awarded 210000 in fees in union suit
Three attorneys who represented rank and file Teamsters in a suit to bar James R. Holia from union presidency were awarded 210000 in legal fees Monday. U.S. District Judge F Dickinson Letts fixed the amount as just and reasonable compensation. The lawyers are Godfrey P Schmidt of New York and Thomas J Dodd and M J Blumenfeld of Hartford. Dodd is Democratic nominee for U S senator from Connecticut. The trio originally asked 350000, with Schmidt seeking 200000 for himself and his firm.
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Rank and File Teamsters
James R. Holia
U.S. Dist
F. Dickinson” Letts
Godfrey P .Schmidt
New York
Thomas J. Dodd
M. J. Blumenfeld
Hartford
Conn
Dodd
U.S
Connecticut
Schmidt
Encampment Scheduled At Kanawha Next Week
Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association prepares Camp Kanawha near Point of Rocks for an encampment July 12 to 20 with dinners and nightly programs arranged by chairman George W. Kline. More than twenty writers from nearby states join a three day Potomac River float, with Charles Stup overseeing meals. The note also reports on canal title questions and Little League results and weather-caused delays.
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Charles Stup
Slugger Baldoni Halts Cunningham In Baltimore Bout
In Baltimore Tony Baldoni stopped Johnny Cunningham with a technical knockout at 2 58 of the fifth round in a middleweight bout. Baldoni weighed 158 pounds to Cunningham 152, both locals. Cunningham led on all cards before Baldoni dropped him, then finished with multiple knockdowns before referee Eddie Leonard halted proceedings. It was Baldoni’s return after a two year layoff and Maryland’s absence of a three knockdown rule noted.
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Johnny Cunmingham
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Cunmingham
Cunningham
Eddie Leonard
National Boxing Assn
Maryland
Joey Giardello
Ralph
Tiger) Jones
East Frederick Softball Club Sets Wednesday Meeting
East Frederick A C of the Tri State Major Softball league will hold a meeting and practice session Wednesday evening in Baker Park on the upper diamond at 6 30. Manager Guy Ramsburg calls a reorganizational meeting and urges all players to attend. Those needing to attend from arcades should contact him before 5 30 Wednesday. A stiff practice follows to prepare for Saturday nights twin bill with Baltimore at McCurdy Field.
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Washington Senators swing to move discussions heat up
A full scale wrangle over moving the Washington Senators to another city dominates sports chatter in Washington. Minneapolis offers a million in admissions and a new ballpark, with Toronto Houston and Dallas also mentioned. Owners Griffith and Murphy clash over stock approvals and league consent as critics blame Griffith for on and off field struggles and waning fan support.
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Johnny Sain
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National League May Re Enter New York
The National League authorized appointing a three member committee to study expanding to 10 teams after Mayor Wagner offered to back a 12 million dollar stadium in New York. Commissioner Giles will select the committee as owners weigh moving a current club or adding a franchise to reach ten teams.
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Fullmer Defeats Young Opponent in Utah Boxing Showdown
In West Jordan Utah former champion Gene Fullmer boxed past a younger contender Monday night earning praise from spectator Jim Hegerle who called Fullmer the youngest 27 year old he ever met. The bout highlighted Fullmer's resilient form as he defeated the youngster in a modest suburban event.
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Utah
Jim Hegerle
Gene Fullmer
Queen Elizabeth II Ill With Sinus Fever And Cold
Queen Elizabeth II fell ill with sinus trouble and fever Monday night amid a long string of severe colds. On the same day she reportedly bet $24 million on horse racing at national harness and running tracks, while baseball remains a leading American sport in public attention.
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