Masters hopeful Jackie Burke ready to defy jinx claims
Eyewitness report from Augusta captures Jackie Burke Jr. asserting he can defend his Masters title despite a so called jinx. Rival challengers include Middlecoff Hogan and Crosby era greats, with Sam Snead and others eager for a costly win, as round one ends with Burke leading narrowly.
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Didj Lake
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Sam Snead
Augusta
Houston
W. Va
Burke Jr
Augusta Nalenaugh
Doug Ford
Mahopac
Britain
Henry Cotton
Canada
al Balding
Ed .Purgol
Arnold Palmer
Jerry Bar‘her
Skee Riegel
Bud Ward
Harvie Ward Jr
San Francisco
Marty Furgol
Lemont
Sbindle
Burke
Zolf
Jackie
Middlecoff
Hogan
Ben Hogan
Cary Middlecoff
Peter
Thomson
Bruce Crampton
The Light Bourbon re U Light Straight Bourbon ad copy
Advertising copy extols Bourbon as mild and flavorful as imported whiskies. It markets Light Straight Bourbon as America's fastest growing whiskey and invites readers to try it with reassurance of delight.
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Kentucky
America
Beckley Ladies Win State Tournament Title
Beckley group captures top honors at the state event as five pictured women earned the Women’s Division championship, adding a notable distinction to their achievements.
Championship Grade School Tournament Semi Finals Begin
Semi final action began this morning with Jerry and Sylvia’s teams facing off in the 29th annual Town District Grade School Basketball Tournament at the Recreation building. Sixth grade opened with Institute versus Crescent, Central earning a win, while eighth graders took the spotlight at 1 p.m. Hollywood meets Cran.
Senators Eye Starting Pitcher Amid Spring Notes
In Lakeland the Charleston Senators face Omaha as manager Skaff eyes a starting ace. Lineups leak for Sixth and Eighth Grade finals while Lincoln Crescent Cranberry and Hollywood sets show probable starters. A 10-0 loss to Louisville dampens optimism as officials plan for April 6 registrations.
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Flair
Frank Skiff
Charleston Senators
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Institute
Wayne Pettry
Dayton Meadows
Larry Lyons
Bill Whitney
Cecil Stewart
Buddy Ellison
Billy Karbonit
Crescent
Lewis Lewin
Charles Lynch
David Lilly
Chick Munson
Billy Baker
Lincoln
Elgin Hall
Mike Williamsson
Jim Coleman
Dick Davis
Floyd Vecellio
Steve Wood
Central
Tom Bazzare
Allen Mahoney
Richard Wyant
Mike Jackson
Jerry Gallagher
Cranberry
Pat Crouch
Larry Farrow
Ray Elmore
Earl Ward
Marvin
Simmons
Hollywood
Don Cadle
Leo Helmondollar
Connie
McMillan
Lioyd Meador
Jim Wiseman
Calvin
Vaan Rae
Slab Fork Babe Ruth Needs More Players
Slab Fork Babe Ruth League officials report 75 to 80 hopefuls registered for the six team league on Thursday but say additional players are needed to fill rosters for the season.
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Babe Ruth
Erskine and Spooner Face Calcium Deposits in Shoulder
Brooklyn pitchers Carl Erskine and Karl Spooner disclosed in a hospital report that both suffer calcium deposits in the left or back shoulder region. Ultrasonic treatment is underway as they hope to return to pitching, with Erskine noting past no hitters and a 113 69 record, Spooner recalling early success and 27 strikeouts in two consecutive games in 1954. The patients reported relief at identifying the condition and expect to resume throwing after treatment courses.
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Dodgers Power Prevails as Roberts Dominates Yankees
Robin Roberts pitched a masterful game holding the Yankees to one bunt single through the fourth and two runs on the board. The Dodgers, sparked by Duke Snider with two homers and 12 extra base hits, defeated Milwaukee 14 to 8, while White Sox and Cubs fell in other games as Brooklyn, Chicago, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Baltimore posted wins.
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Jerry Coleman
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Duke Snider
Johnny Podres
Rene Valdes
Hank Aaron
Gene Conley
Ellis Kinder
Ex-Chicago Cub Sam Jones Backs Cardinals In Spring Wins
Sam Jones, 6 foot 4 pitcher with a toothpick trademark, held Detroit to six hits and three runs in seven innings as St Louis beat the Tigers. Don Blasingame and Stan Musial contributed hits, while Hoyt Wilhelm preserved the win in relief. West Palm Beach reports note KC Athletics seek outfield help with Pisoni, Cerv, Zernial, and Skizas among contenders. In Fort Myers Bill Virdon shows NL hitting form at .492 in exhibitions. Lakeland injury updates: Charley Maxwell and Jim Finigan sidelined, Reno Bertoia subbed after being hit by pitches.
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Hoyt Wilhelm
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A’s
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Harry Simpson
Lou Skizas
Fort Myers
Bill Virdon
Pirates
Virdon
Lakeland Fila
Charley Maxwell
Jim Finigan
Reno Bertoia
Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results
Exhibitions listed include Milwaukee versus Brooklyn in Houston, N Y vs Cleveland in Wichita Falls, and Ka's City against Boston in Sarasota with many other matchups. Yesterday results show Cincinnati 5 Washington 4, Chicago 4 Boston 6 in 11 innings, Pittsburgh 4 Kansas City 5, St Louis 5 Detroit 4, New York A 1 Philadelphia, Brooklyn 14 Milwaukee 8, Baltimore 18 Chicago N 5, New York N 9, Cleveland 6.
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