Three Are Tied In Memphis Golf
In Memphis the Memphis Open produced a dramatic playoff among golf greats Ben Hogan Tommy Bolt and Gene Littler. They finished regulation at seven under par 273 on Colonial Country Club’s 6500 yard course. Bolt faced a hospital update about his wife during the round and the playoff was changed to 18 holes so he could depart for the hospital.
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Rivera's Homer Beats Alpine in Six Five Defeat
Andy Rivera hit a three run homer in the sixth inning to lift the Albuquerque Dukes to a 6-5 win over the league leading Alpine Cowboys. Jose Santiago earned his seventh win of the season. Alpine’s Peter Jernigan homered and Lloyd Potter added a fifth inning triple plus Paul Hyatt single to tie the game early. The two teams meet again tonight in the windup of the two game series.
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Lesney and Henley Take Mixed Foursome Golf Honors
Lesney and Henley win low gross with 82 over nine holes at Odessa Country Club in Mixed Foursome. Ray Cole and Mrs Keys post 65 to claim low net. Spike Simpson duo finish second in net with 68, with ties for third at 71 among Rees and Fancher, Moran and Moran, and Daniels and Wells. Keys and Vera Rankin post high net of 50.
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Coors Softball Team Sweeps Doubleheader Over Brownwood Florists
Coors of Odessa defeated Brownwood Florists in both ends of a Saturday doubleheader 2-0 and 5-1 in Brownwood. N. E. Stephens pitched the opener allowing one hit, and again twining two hits allowed in the nightcap as Coors broke the game open with timely hitting including John White's two doubles. Texas top rankings prior to the weekend listed Lake Jackson, Brownwood, Beauch, Hutto, Austin, Odessa, Abilene, and Corpus Christi.
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Military Tourney Set at East Coast Navy Base
The 1961 international military boxing championships will be held at a U S Navy installation on the East Coast. Maj Raoul Mollet of Belgium, secretary general of the International Military Sports Council, announced the event.
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Chisox New Faces Strengthen Pitching Staff
The Chicago White Sox promote Russ Kenmeier and Frank Baumann from the bullpen to bolster the rotation. They have contributed to four of the club’s last six wins and powered a doubleheader sweep of the Kansas City Athletics with two 0 victories. The surge hauls the White Sox within three games of the Orioles as other AL results shift standings.
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Hobbs Defeats Artesia 11-4 on Double Plays Parade
Hobbs Pirates beat Artesia 11 to 4 as five double plays and spotty Artesia pitching led to the victory. Artesia used four pitchers with starting catcher Davel Bessevert leaving in the fourth due to a hand injury. Frank Jackson pitched the full game for Hobbs.
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Three Matches On Mat Program At Floyd Gwinn Auditorium
A three match wrestling card promoted by Pat O Dowdy unfolds Tuesday night in Floyd Gwinn Auditorium. Bob Geigel versus Tokyo Joe opens at :30 p.m. in a one fall 15 minute bout. Heavyweights Art Nelson and Joe Hamilton meet in the second match a best two falls contest with a 45 minute limit. The finale pairs Geigel and Farmer Jones against Tokyo Joe and Nick Roberts in a best two falls match with a one hour limit. Tickets and reservations can be obtained by phoning Dowdy.
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Chargers Sign Nix Halted by Marriage Ends College Play
Atlanta reports that Frank Nix a Georgia teen halfback signed with the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League. Nix left college football after getting married and joining the pros.
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Monterrey Boy Angel Macias Eyes Big League Future
Angel Macias, a 15 year old from a modest Monterrey adobe hut, is profiled as a rising talent in baseball. The piece notes his rocky childhood, early throwing skill, and the global attention on his potential future in professional leagues.
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Angel Macias: Legend in the Making in Mexico
At 14 Angel Macias demonstrates two throwing arms and a streak of no hitters and perfect games. Pro scouts from four MLB clubs await his legal signing age, with a potential 100000 dollar bonus. Remembered for a 1957 no hitter for Monterey, he is shy, wants to be an outfielder, and rumors of a pro debut draw crowds.
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Freer Wins Sthole Medal in Winkler County Golf Tourney
Freer’s Frenk Freer fired a 154 under par to win the Winkler County Country Club Sthole medal play championship in Kermit. Mobley Monahans and Peden Kermit tied for runners up at 206 and 208, with Hellinghausen of Monahans also at 208. George Acdison Jal claimed the president’s flight with 222, as De Wees Odesca and Raines Biz Spring followed. Other flight results list multiple players across divisions with notable showings and playoffs noted.
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Drilling and Lamp Services Ad from Brison Drilling Co
Brison Drilling Co offers drilling and repairing services for new and used lamps. Includes sale and service options with free estimates. Located at Last Sta FE 2-565 with telephone contact 2-565.
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Dodgers Aim To Rebound In Odessa Finale
Odessa Dodgers seek to snap a four game skid as they host Carlsbad Potashers in a two game series finale after a 10-4 loss. Pitcher Nick Sutyak faced five runs in the first inning while Frank Hodges earned the win for Carlsbad. Bobby Davison hit a two run homer for Carlsbad as their offense pulled away late. Tommy Conroy appeared behind the plate for Odessa after joining from Macon Ga. in the Class A Sally League.
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Chambers Wins Crane Invitational With 37
Arnold Chambers of McCamey fired a one over par 37 Sunday to win the Crane Invitational Golf Tournament. Medalist Ernie Gardner of Odessa was runner-up with 41, Troy White took the consolation title and Bud Reeves of Monahans was consolation runner-up. Multiple flight results list players from Crane Odessa Midland and surrounding towns in early rounds and consolation brackets.
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Johansson Staggers Sparmate In Workout
In Grossinger New York UPI reports Swedish heavyweight champ Ingemar Johansson staggered stablemate Lennart Risberg during a workout. Risberg absorbed a heavy left right one two and stayed on his feet as Johansson appeared to condemn aggression ahead of his June 20 title defense against Floyd Patterson.
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Baltimore Vet Gene Woodling Sees Hope For Championship
Baltimore veteran Gene Woodling, on the league leading Orioles roster, says their pace could bring an October title if pitching holds. He compares the Orioles to the Yankees and notes nine players under 25, six rookies, plus a strong bullpen. Woodling praises club spirit and workmanlike attitude as crucial to future success.
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Blue Sox sweep Big Spring in two five inning wins
Odessa American reports the Blue Sox blanked Big Spring twice in five innings each as Hinds pitched a two hitter and Hodges a two hitter. The opener saw all nine runs in the second inning with E. W. Rogers delivering a key double and Duke Samson adding a triple and two singles. Odessa played errorless ball, totaling seven hits, while six walks aided Big Spring. In the nightcap Odessa rallied for five runs in the third and completed the doubleheader win.
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Burrows and Nolen Dominate West Texas Stock Cars
Billy Burrows of San Angelo and Bede Nolen of Odessa won multiple classes at a West Texas stock car night. Burrows captured the feature and consolation races while Nolen clinched the slow heat and the Australian Pot dash. Jim Ahrlett of Odessa won two trophy dashes, Guy Bagwell of Odessa took the fast heat, and Leor Whisenhant of Monahans won the semi.
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