Murder at World Meet Shocks Chicago Golf Crowd
At ParMurdered in First Round of World Meet, promoters offer a 900000 purse for the world championship with $25000 to the winner. Lew Worsham Pete Cooper lead at 65 as 80 players compete. de Vincenzo Todd and others chase early pace amid a field marked by notable pros and amateurs.
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Dutch Harrigame
Chandler Harper
Jim Turnesa
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Earl Stewart
Jim Ferrier
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Mario Gonzales
Rio de Janeiro
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Frank Stranahan
Joyce Ziske
Waterford
Wis
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aDameson
Antonio
Patty Berg
Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Lamesa Legion Wins First Round Nailbiter
In the American Legion Junior baseball tournament Austin and Lamesa advanced from the first round. Lamesa defeated Longview 4 to 3 as the double elimination event moved into the second round with Longview meeting Silsbee Friday night and finals set for Sunday.
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Stephens
Sharp Note Triumphs in Hambletonian at Good Time Park
Silver-haired BJ Shively, veteran of the Spanish American War, became the oldest Hambletonian winner guiding Sharp Note to victory through three heats. Owned by C. W. Clark, the $1,000 purchase earned $47,236 from a 15,000 crowd at Goshen New York.
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Bronchos Sell 1600 Season Tickets for Odessa Games
About 1,600 season tickets were sold today for Odessa Bronchos home football games this year. Last year’s holders have until Thursday to exercise their option on their seats. Beginning Friday at 9 am, remaining tickets go to the public on a first come, first served basis.
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Durocher's remark sparks Brooklyn hurler to victory
Joe Black, Brooklyn rookie, tuned up after a weary shoulder and credited Leo Durocher with inspiration as the Dodgers beat the Giants 7 to 5 to move 5 1 2 games ahead. Manager Dressen praised Black's key relief effort amid an afternoon wrap of NL and AL results.
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Joe Black
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Giant
Leo Durocher
Dodgers
Ben Wade
Giants
Brooks
Durocher
Charley Dressen
Black
Roy Campanella
No Site Selected For Heavyweight Title Fight
Promoter Jim Norris resumed talks with Jersey Joe Walcott and Rocky Marciano managers on terms for the heavyweight title bout next month. Sites under consideration are Philadelphia, Jersey City, and Boston, but New York is ruled out due to Walcott's manager lacking a New York license.
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Joe Walcott
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Boston
Felix Bocchicchio
Champion Walcott
New York State
Umpire McGowan suspended after clash with sportswriter
American League President Will Harridge placed Bill McGowan on the suspension list after a dispute at a Tigers Browns game in St Louis. A sportswriter for the East St Louis Journal demanded an apology and the league head sent apologies to witnesses. McGowan was indefinitely relieved of assignments.
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Veech
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Clovis Pioneers Drop First West Texas Game
Clovis fell 11-4 to Berger’s as their first-place lead slipped by one game in the West Texas New Mexico league. Albuquerque trails 20 percent games back after a rainout with Amarillo. Lamesa beat Lubbock Hubbers 8-2 behind Del Hill’s five hitter.
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Sid Gordon
Boston
Cardinals
Reds
Mike Clark
Cincinnati
Dick Sisler
Enos Slaughter
Stan Musial
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Julio Moreno
Jim McDonald
Jackie Jensen
Pete Runnels
Mickey Vernon
Bob Kuzava
Gene Woodling
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Seminole Softball Playoffs Start Monday Night
In the Seminole Softball league postseason opener Amerada faces American while Phillips meets Denver City High. Denver City clinched third after a regular season finish that left Legion tied with Denver City for fourth after a coin flip. Danl Lambert earned the win for Denver City and Sherrill Ivy lost for Phillips with Morris Ivy, L B Jones and N L Andrews homering for Phillips. Final standings show Amerada 21 113, Phillips 9 5, Legion 6, Denver City High 8 6, Texas & Pacific 6 8, Stanolind 4 10, Seminole High 3 11.
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Korean War Casualty List Adds 197 Names
The Defense Department released casualty List No. 623 naming 197 personnel from the Korean War. It lists 19 dead 160 wounded 13 injured and five missing across the identified ranks and units.
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Defense Department
Funk And Carlson Battle For Southwestern Junior Heavyweight Title
Cowboy Carlson defends the Southwestern Junior Heavyweight title against Dory Funk in a best two falls bout at Oiler Park on Monday night Promoter Pat O Dowdy presents a full card with Salvador Flores versus Chris Belkas and Big Train Clements against Johnny James. Admission ranges from 50 cents to two dollars and tickets open at 6 30 p m with five percent of proceeds donated to Boys Ranch.
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Pat O’dowdy
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