Wiffi Smith Seizes World Golf Title as Teen Champion
Wiffi Smith, age 16, won the world’s women’s amateur title at Tam O’Shanter after early success in Mexico, including the Mexico Open for Women and the Mexico Amateur. Born in Redlands, California, she grew up in Guadalajara and Los Angeles area, with a golfing family guiding her rise. Her mother, a novelist in England, and promoter support shaped her career as she travels solo to events.
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Chicago
Margaret
Wiffi) Smith
Mgico
Mexico City
Tam Oshanter
Wiffi
Guadalajara
Mexico
Wiffie
Redlands
Calif
la Canada
England
Tam O’shanter
George S. May
Miss Smith
Biggs
Satterfield KO'd Daniels in seventh at St Nicholas Arena
New York report says Bob Satterfield, famed for sensational knockouts, stopped Frankie Daniels in the seventh at 2 44 of a 10 round card. Satterfield, 36-16-2 with 29 KOs, weighed 179 and seeks Archie Moore or any top contender as he climbs to No. 6 at 175 pounds.
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Bob
Ezzard Charles
Kaye
Frankie Daniels
Bakersfield
Calif
St. Nicholas Arena
Satterfield
Archie Moore
Harold Johnson
Joey Maxim
Paul Andrews
Floyd Patterson
Boardwalk Billy Smith
Tommy Jackson
Daniels
al Bert
Berland
Gavilan Saxton In Title Showdown At Connie Mack Stadium
Welterweight champion Kid Gavilan and challenger Johnny Saxton arrived in Philadelphia to prepare for their 15 round title bout at Connie Mack Stadium. Gavilan, 28, seeks an eighth defense as a 2-1 favorite over 24-year-old Saxton. Promoter Herman Taylor expects about 15,000 fans and $80,000, with CBS televising nationally but the area blackout extending 90 miles and radio limited to local.
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Philadelphia
Kid Gavilan
Johnny Saxton
Connie Mack Stadium
Gavilan
Saxton
Welter
Herman Taylor
CBS
New York
Brundage says Soviet athletes adhere to amateur rules
New York reports AAU head Avery Brundage, after a three week Russia trip, claims Nikolai Romanov assured him the Soviet sports program follows amateur rules. Brundage notes possible abuses exist elsewhere, cites education and jobs ahead of sport, and says Russians may not commit to Melbourne 1956.
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New York
Avery Brundage
Brundage
Russia
Nicolai Romanov
Romanov
Melbourne
Five of last year's All-Southern players not returning
West Virginia's 1954 preseason squad includes three All-Southern standouts Bruce Bosley Gene Lamone and Freddy Wyatt as the Mountaineers open practice at Jackson's Mill. Several other conference vets have finished their college careers or moved to professional football, with many teams starting conditioning at Blacksburg Richmond and Lexington as the league begins practice.
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Richmond
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Bruce Bosley
Gene Lamone
Freddy Wyatt
Art (Pappy) Lewis
Jackson's Mill
Bill Marker
Tommy Allman
Marker
Washington Redskins
Allman
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
George Preas
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg
Tech
Harold Grizzard
Richie Gaskell
George Washington
Gaskell
Washington
Steve Korcheck
Washington Senators
Charlotte
N. C
Bill Bowman
William & Mary
Johnny Mapp
Virginia Military
Bowman
Mapp
VMI
University of Virginia Medical School
Cavalier
Lexington
Ft. Bragg
Furman
Davidson
Citadel
Washington & Lee
Loop
Three 100-win clubs in a league set new record chance
The piece notes that Cleveland New York and Chicago may become the first three major league teams to win 100 games in the same season. It lists past two-team century marks, provides the 1909 National League final standings for Chicago and Pittsburgh and names top pitchers like Christy Mathewson Mordecai Brown Camnitz Willie Overholt and Willis. It also covers Beckley football scrimmage doubts about the junior varsity and Kentucky recruiting West Virginia players including Urbaniak Wingler Smedley Fisher and Underwood.
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Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago Cubs
Dewey Bone Jr
Rock Creek
Dewey
Christy Mathewson
Mordecai (Threefinger) Brown
Camnitz
Willie
Orville
Willis
Kentucky
NCAA
West Virginia
Wildcats
Art Lewis
Morgantown
Bob Barrett
Barboursville
South Carolina
Jim Urbaniak
Fairmont
Mountaineers
Urbaniak
WVUI
Beckley
Dwayne Wingler
Stoco
Frank Smedley
W. Va
Phil Fisher
Phil
Marshall
Clarence “Buckshot
Underwood
Jim Elkins
Fisher
Big Green
Henry Hinte
Mt. Hope
Herb Royer
Bob Crews
Virginia
Jerry Snow
Oak Hill
Charles Tanner
Mountaineers Begin Camp as 42 Players Report
Forty-two WVU varsity candidates report for football training camp at Jackson's Mill. First practice set for 6 am with 16 returning lettermen. Daily drills run 6 to 8 am and afternoon sessions, 10 days of camp, season opener October 2 at South. Freshman squad reports 30 players. Jim Urbaniak leaves for Kentucky. son of UMW District 31 president.
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Jackson's Mill
W. Va
West Virginia University
Art Lewis
Mountaineer Huskies
Morgantown
WVU
South Carolina
Quentin Barnette
Jim Urbaniak
Fairmont West High
University of Kentucky
Urbaniak
Cecil J. Urbaniak
United Mine Workers District 31
Kentucky
Ham Richardson Shines in National Singles showing progress
Forest Hills report says 21 year old Ham Richardson, Baton Rouge, La., former intercollegiate champ, has dropped chronic leg cramps and is playing his best tennis yet. He defeated Charles Masterson of Washington 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 in the National championships second round, raising hope for a Davis Cup spot alongside Tony Trabert against Australia next December. Vic Seixas slump cited as selectors weigh top U S doubles and singles options.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
Ham Richardson
Uncle Sam
Tony Trabert
Baton Rouge
America
Australia
Vic Seixas
Richardson
Charles Masterson
Washington, D. C
Yachting Goes DIY Takes Off Across the Inland Coast
The Do-It-Yourself trend reaches boats as small craft like Penquins and Snipes sell well and racing hulls appear in courts of 14 feet. Kits and used Lightning or National class boats offer affordable entry. Maintenance stays home as upkeep averages under $150 yearly. New models aren’t the lure. care and longevity define this coastal vibe inland.
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J. P. Morgan
Morgan
Stoco High ready for 1954 season under Gibson
IN THE PICTURE at left is shown the five returning regulars for Stoco High School of Coal City. These boys are the nucleus around which coach Lou Gibson will mould his '54 version of the Indians. Stoco opens its season this year with a Sept. 10 home tussle against the Authors of Mark Twain.
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Stoco High School
Coal City
Lou Gibson
Indians
Stoco
Tony Castanon
Kenny Campbell
James Farley
Knealing
Jerry Bowman
Ross Ritter
Gibson
Ronald Bolen
James Mullins
James Kerwood
Raymond Acosta
Donald King
Sherman High
Seth
Bobby Lilly
Clarence Ratliff
Phil Painter
Mark Twain
Stoco Seeks Third ACL Title In A Row
Stoco Indians eye a third straight Coalfield Conference and County League title led by coach Louis Gibson and assistant George White. Key players, transfers from Seth and a 60-man roster, open Sept 10 at home vs Mark Twain, with a 10-game schedule including Oak Hill Sophia Shady Spring and Mt. Hope.
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Gibsonmen
Shady Spring
Jerry Bowman
Tony Castanon
James Farley
Ross Ritter
Kenny Campbell
James Kerwood
Ray Acosta
Ronald Bolen
Sonny Tate
Clarence Ratliff
Phil Painter
James Cassidy
Jackie Burdiss
Kenneth Burdiss
Arthur White
James Whitt
Donald King
Oak Hill
Sophia
Marsh Fork
Hinton
Trap Hill
Mt. Hope
Clear Fork
Mullens
Atkinson Nears 3 000 Wins in Horse Racing
New York jockey Ted Atkinson nears 3,000 career wins after two victories at Aqueduct. He has 2,996 wins with 18,107 mounts in a 17 year career dating to May 18, 1938, when Musical Jack won at Beulah Park. Only Sir Gordon Richards, Eddie Arcaro, and Johnny Longden have surpassed 3,000.
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Sir Gordon Richards
Eddie Arcaro
Johnny Longden
Sir Gordon
England
Longden
Arcaro
Atkinson
Musical Jack
Beaulah Park
Ohio
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