Spring Golf Schedule Unveiled At Black Knight 1955
The Black Knight Country Club announced its 1955 golf calendar led by the 19th Spring Tournament opening Sunday with a Seniors event from May 18 to June 19. The schedule lists five major tournaments plus seven inter club matches, plus several qualifying rounds and club matches against Willow Wood, White Oak, and Bluefield clubs.
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Saddler Stops Davis in Fifth at Butte Bout
World featherweight champion Sandy Saddler defeats Kenny Davis of Los Angeles by technical knockout at 2 50 of the fifth round in a 10 round non title bout in Butte Montana. Davis suffered a third round cut and sustained an eight count before Saddler’s barrage ended the fight. crowd 4500. first Montana appearance for a world champion in 32 years.
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Preston Schools To Play 6-Man Football Next Fall
Three Preston County high schools Rowlesburg Tunnelton and Arthurdale will switch from 11-man to six-man football next season, citing small enrollments and unused equipment. Kingwood will field both formats while Newbury considers six-man play.
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Red Wings Hold 2-0 Lead Over Canadiens In Final
Detroit dominates Montreal 7-1 to extend the streak to 15 straight wins and seize a 2-0 cushion in the Stanley Cup final. Captain Ted Lindsay erupts for four goals as the Wings chase their eighth game Cup victory.
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Nags Arrive at Downs Wheel ing Downs
Approximately 200 horses have arrived at Wheel ing Downs for the 82 day spring meeting opening April 23 announced by Racing Secretary Harry R Bell. Bell said early arrivals are coming from New Orleans Hot Springs Tampa and Charles Town.
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Alston Robinson Feud Patched Up
Washington report says Brooklyn Dodgers manager Walt Alston and infielder Jackie Robinson resolved a spring quarrel over playing time. Alston kept the third base job undecided between Robinson and Don Hoak, promising to decide after Monday. Robinson apologized for sparking the dispute while asserting he has played well enough to warrant more playing time.
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Eight Teams Possible in Raleigh County ACL Looms
An organizational meeting at Beckley Newspapers Building discussed a six to eight team Raleigh County baseball league for 1955. Existing clubs Coal City Montcoal Hinton Layland Stanaford Sophia Slab Fork Amigo and Marfork eyed entry. April 19 is deadline to commit with a $10 entry and $25 forfeit fee, May 1 opening slated if six teams are ready.
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Dutch) Holbert
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Footbridge Remembrance Marks Sarazen Masters Victory
Augusta GA April 6 dedication of a footbridge to Gene Sarazen's 1935 Double Eagle on the 15th hole at the Masters. Sarazen and Craig Wood will attend as silver cigar boxes are presented. the tale recalls the playoff and the event's storied history.
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Fights Last Night In Boxing Roundup
Harold Smith of Washington fought Filberto Osario of Puerto Rico to a no contest after Osario was knocked down three times in the first round. Tony Dupas defeated Sonny Amoroso by decision in ten rounds. Sandy Saddler stopped Kenny Davis in the fifth round in their non title bout.
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Pistons edge Nationals in Nba playoff clash in Indianapolis
In a tight game at Indianapolis Fort Wayne beat Syracuse 109 to 102 as guards Frankie Brian and Andy Phillip led with 18 and 15 points. The Pistons host Game five after two wins at home and a move back to Syracuse for the finale. Dolph Schayes scored 28 for Syracuse with 14 in Q1.
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Snead Aims to Break Masters Record Again
Augusta Ga Sammy Snead defending Masters champion vows to chase a record fourth title as he tests different putters after a 67 in practice. He has three Masters wins 1949 1952 and last year and faces Hogan as a veteran favorite against rising stars.
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Walker Ponders Football Future
DALLAS Doak Walker SMU star and five year pro standout faces a decision today on continuing in football or quitting after a stellar career. Lions GM Nick Kerbawy says Walker will sign if he aligns business interests with football, offering a substantial salary. Walker plans more thought before answering.
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Spooner Hints at Slower Dodgers Start This Spring
Baseball roundups show Karl Spooner sidelined by shoulder pain, delaying his big‑league start for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Spooner left the mound after three innings against the Braves with the arm hurting, while Sal Maglie shaded the Giants to a 5‑2 win and other clubs posted wins as spring results pile up.
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Players Seek Easing Of March 1 Rule In Baseball
Major league player representatives met to discuss spring training dates salaries and winter play. They backed relaxing the rule that bans reporting before March 1 while keeping March 10 as the start of exhibitions and urged higher minimum pay with details to be set by clubs. The group named J Norman Lewis as attorney and debated pension fund roles as All-Star plans loom. Babe Hanford plans to join brother Carl to race under Hanford Brothers in Florida.
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Twin City U schedules 1955 season start and dates
The Twin City Little League announces its 1955 season schedule under President Ben Lewis. Bradley and Mt Hope will field two teams, with games from May 30 to August 19 including Memorial Day and July 4 doubleheaders, tryouts April 16, and a separate Babe Ruth league to be detailed later.
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Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results
Today's schedule features Pittsburg vs Baltimore, Boston vs Philadelphia, Chicago A vs St Louis, Cleveland vs New York N, Detroit vs Milwaukee, New York A vs Lynchburg PL, Kansas City vs Fayetteville, Caro Brooklyn vs Washington, Cincinnati vs Richmond IL, Syracuse IL vs Cincinnati. Yesterday's results include Philadelphia 17 Boston 8 and New York A 2 Birmingham SA 1.
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