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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1957

Page

12

Palmer Wins Houston Open In One Stroke Margin

Arnold Palmer, from Latrobe, Pa, captured the Houston Open with a final 69 at Memorial Park for a 72-hole 279, beating Doug Ford by one stroke. Harris led early but faded. Ford earned $4,000, Demaret $2,000, and Bone plus Souchak shared $1,600. Palmer’s victory boosted his prize money to $12,585.83 and moved him to second in the season standings behind North Carolina in AP poll context.

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Gauley Bridge Trials Princeton In Top High School Rivalry

Gauley Bridge high school hosts Princeton in a headliner near season end as Bob Ayersman and Rod Thorn square off in a Raleigh County clash. Shady Spring and Sophia also seek wins. WVU bench’s Hundley and Kishbaugh pace Mountaineers.

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First Baptist Leads City Church League as Memorial and Calvary Pace

First Baptist held a slim edge by beating First Methodist 30-25 in last night's City Church League action. Memorial Baptist and Calvary Baptist won to stay near the top, with Memorial edging Crab Orchard 29-22 and Calvary beating Johns Town Baptist 37-22. Presbyterian topped Methodist Temple 30-20, while Catholic lost its fourth of nine to Christian 29-23. A five game slate is set for tonight in the Recreation Building with Crab Orchard meeting Presbyterians to open.

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