Americans Arrive In Rome For Olympic Push
US track and basketball squads arrive in Rome amid high expectations as they join the Olympic team. IOC actions include Taiwan naming and new sports. Brundage likely to be reelected. American swimmers gain edge after Australian eye inflammation delays, while Nationalist China accepts competing as Taiwan under the Olympic banner.
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Huntington sectional qualifier hosts US Amateur event
Guyan Country Club will host the Huntington Sectional Qualifier for the United States Amateur Championship on Aug. 30. R. J. Foley says 27 golfers have registered for the 36-hole local event, one of 36 held nationwide. The top three amateurs advance to the national championship Sept. 12-17 at St. Louis Country Club in Clayton, Missouri.
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Olympians Need More Team Work Says Newell Before Rome
Pete Newell argues that the U S Olympic basketball team shows talent but relies too much on individuals. Critics note weak backcourt play and defensive lapses while Russians train as a unit. The squad’s Swiss workout drew praise and Tsarapkin called U S players the strongest.
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Milwaukee Braves Aim to Overtake Pirates in Must Win Run
Milwaukee faces Pittsburgh with Lew Burdette and Warren Spahn in a nine game stretch. If they win seven, the National League race tightens as Dressen’s team eyes a possible third World Series in four years. The duo’s success against the Pirates has varied this season.
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Mt Hope Boosters To Hold First Meeting
Mt Hope football fans will gather Friday night in the high school auditorium as head coach Blaine Tanner outlines the 1960 61 program at the first Boosters Club meeting. Freddie Thompson will be installed as permanent president with Lacy Anderson as vice president Judy Jones secretary and Bill Martin treasurer.
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Martin Contemplating Bringing Counter-Suit
CHICAGO AP Brawling Billy Martin faces a $1,040,000 suit from the Chicago Cubs and pitcher Jim Brewer over a August 4 brawl at Wrigley Field. Brewer, 22, hospitalized with orbital injuries, may miss the season and winter play. Martin hints at a counter-suit while noting Brewer threw at his head.
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Mulloy and Talbert Team Up in National Doubles
In Brookline Mass on Monday Bil Talbert 41 and Gardnar Mulloy 46 teamed in the National Doubles Championships seeking a fifth men’s title. They defeated Dale Junta San Leandro and John Lesch Coronado 6-1 6-2 6-1 in the first round, while noting the strong Australian competition and hopeful for American juniors.
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15-Year-Old Loses 1-Up on 19th Hole
In Tulsa, Ann Baker, 15, of Maryville Tennessee, pushed 1958 champion Anne Quast to the 19th hole in the National Women's Amateur Golf Tournament first round before losing on a pitch shot. Quast chipped to par to win the extra hole as Baker missed a 12 footer. Quast and six Curtis Cup players advanced to round two at Tulsa Country Club.
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Football Rules Clinic At Woodrow Wilson High School
A football rules clinic will be held in the Woodrow Wilson High School auditorium on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Coaches and officials are invited to attend. Coaches may bring players to help illustrate rule changes through discussions and films.
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Mail Pouch Sweet Gains Favor Among Local Men
Among men in the area who tried the new Mail Pouch Sweet chewing tobacco, the vote in favor is 10 to 1. The product is praised for high quality large strips that stay fresh and soft yet provide a lasting chew with a clean sweet flavor.
Bowlers Plan Thursday Handicap League Meeting
Bowlers will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Bank of Raleigh Building to organize a Thursday Handicap League at the new lanes on Johnstown Road. Interested parties should attend or contact Dix Manning or John Gorsica.
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