Nichols sets PGA record with 64 in Columbus
Bob Nichols, 28, from Corona California, fired a 32 32 64 to take a three stroke lead in the second round of the PGA Championship at Columbus Country Club. His record 64 eclipsed the previous single round mark while Nicklaus Palmer and Souchak chased at 67.
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Bob Nichols
Columbus, Ohio
UPI
Husky Bob Nichols
Nichols
Corona
Calif
Ken
Tucky
Columbus Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Tony Lema
Mike Sou
Souchak
Nicklaus
Palmer
Reading Red Sox sweep doubleheader to stay tied for second
In the Eastern League, Reading crushed Charleston in both games of a doubleheader 7-3 and 4-? to tie Elmira for the second spot, while Springfield blanked the Mets 6-0 as Tom Arruda earned his tenth win with 10 strikeouts. Elmira beat York 7-1 behind five hits and a run in the fifth.
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United Press International
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Williamsport Mets
Reading Red Sox
Charleston
Elmira
Red Sox
Larry Patterson
John Harmon
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Macon Lowe
John Butler
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Gage Naudain
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Mike Ryan
Reading
Art Seifert
Dick Gernert
Seifert
Ryan
York
Frank Bertaina
Bertaina
Tom Arruda
Springfield
Mets
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Jose Calero
Tackle Box Tips From F B Gladding
Tips on fishing lures and rigging for bass trout and lake fish. Includes dropper rig details, teaser placement, and leader specs from F B Gladding with practical variations and retrieval notes for different water conditions.
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Gladding
Raleigh Register
Canada ready for Aussies in Davis Cup play
In Montreal the Canada Australia Davis Cup series opens with Roy Emerson facing Keith Carpenter and François Godbout matching up against John Newcombe. Non playing captains Tarshis and Hopman caution against a pushover as Australia seeks to advance in the American zone.
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Roy Emerson
Keith Carpenter
Francois Godbout
Waterloo
Iue
Beckley II Yankees Meet Red Sox in Jump Ball Schedule
Beckley events feature multiple baseball and softball matchups across leagues. Key clashes include Yankees versus Red Sox, Indians against Tigers, and Hawks against Marlins in regional play with several youth and club teams listed.
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Red Sox
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Orioles
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New River Supply
Blue Ridge Gardens
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State Amateur Golf Tourney Starts Sat
Nearly 100 men and as many women travel to Greenbrier for the 45th State Amateur Golf Tournament qualifying rounds. Match play begins Sunday with men’s final Tuesday and women’s final Wednesday. Favorites include Billy Campbell and A J Gray as Ed Tutwiler is absent.
MEN S LEAGUE AND GIRL S LEAGUE SUMMARY TEAMS AND HITS
Baseball and softball lines list players with runs batted in and hits for Beckley area teams. Notable names include Eppys, Francis, Allen, Benton, Sparks, Dacal, Gilbert, Rogar, Davis, Hatcher, Beckley Wrecking, Soto Ins, WW Market, Murphy's. Home runs credited to Sparks Gilbert Beckley Wrecking and Davis Maynor.
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Bair
Lacek Barnett
Davis Gilbert
Hatcher
Dacal
Kyle
Frances
Davis
Rogar
Gilbert
Beckley Wrecking
Soto
Ins. C
Murphy's
Maynor
Braves Hurlers Disabled as Butler Replaces
Milwaukee Braves seek permission to place pitcher Dan Schneider on permanent disabled list and have acquired Cecil Butler from Denver of the Pacific Coast League to fill his spot. Joe DiMaggio to lead 1939 All Stars at New York Mets Old Timers Day on July 25 at Shea Stadium.
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Milwaukee
UPI
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Cecil Butler
Denver
New York
Joe DiMaggio
New York Mets
Shea Stadium
Four Survivors In Public Links Championship
In Minneapolis UPI reports two students, a postal clerk and a dental supplier survived a field of about 2,500 golfers to reach the Public Links championship semifinals. Bill McDonald, Washburn music education junior, faces Arne Dokka, Sherman Oaks resident, while Dean Wilson of Omaha plays Yates Adams, a High Point dental supplies salesman.
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UPI
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Washburn University
Topeka
Kans
Arne Dokka
Sherman Oaks
Calif
Dean Wilson
Omaha
Neb
Yates Adams
High Point
N.C
Dokka
Wilson
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Prince Cantley Resume Battle At Local Track
The championship battle continues Saturday night at Beckley Speedway in the modified sportsman division for the 12th straight week. Frank Prince leads with 2245 points over Larry Cantley 2100, a 145 point gap that could close in the 35 lap feature worth 150 to first. Last week Cantley withdrew enabling Ernie Moye to rise to second. Moye has 1795 points, while Richard Lafferty 1685 and Malin Freeman 1495 round the top five. Time trials at 7 30 p m with heats around 8 30, plus full-bodied stock car races announced by track manager John Radford.
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Frank Prince
Crab Orchard
Oace
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Larry Cantley
Cantley
Ernie Moye
Nimitz
Moye
Richard Lafferty
Marin Freeman
John Radford
Malin Freeman
Jody Clowers
Jets Snap Suns Winning Streak in 11th Inning Win
The Columbus Jets beat the league leading Jacksonville Suns 3-2 in 11 innings. Francisco Herrera belted his 10th homer to spark the rally after the Suns tied it at 2-2 in the ninth. Sam Jones earned the win in relief with two scoreless innings.
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United Press International
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Jacksonville Suns
Francisco Herrera
Sam Jones
Suns
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Syracuse
Toronto Maple Leafs
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John Ryan
Chiefs
Cliff Adams
Atlanta
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Narvaez Favored 12-5 to Beat Bizzarro at MSG
UPI reports Frankie Narvaez, 24, New York, holds a 12-5 favorite line to defeat Johnny Bizzarro, 25, in a nationally televised rematch at Madison Square Garden for Narvaezs 15th straight victory. If Bizzarro wins, he earns a September title shot. if Narvaez repeats the June 5 win, a next June defense against Carlos Ortiz looms. The bout follows a lively Garden clash won by Narvaez via split decision amid aggressive body attacks.
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Pittsburgh
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Yankees name two new team executives
Bruce Henry was named Yankee Stadium manager and Bill Bergesch appointed traveling secretary by the New York Yankees.
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Bill Bergesch
Finley and Cronin clash over 4th of July game shutdown
A Kansas City Athletics owner denounces AL President Joe Cronin after Baltimore halted a fireworks tied game at 8 15 p m citing public safety. The owner says the decision showed poor judgment and frustrated 37 000 fans who expected a decisive outcome.
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Scranton
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County League Battle Perks Up Saturday Night
Raleigh County Industrial Baseball League fans expect a doubleheader at Warren Williams Field. John’s Amoco seeks at least two runs against Wendell Backus with bases loaded and one out in a protest game before facing Backus again in a full game. Leed’s Discount and Stover’s Appliance vie for second place, while WVU pitcher Charles Wallace could boost the Amoco lineup if back from summer school. The night could reshape league standings and thrill local fans.
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Big Wendell Backus
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Campbell Cracks Speed Record at Lake Eyre in Britain car
Britain's Donald Campbell drives the Bluebird to 403.1 mph twice on Lake Eyre salt beds, claiming a world automobile speed record previously held at 394.196 mph. His three wheeled jet racer was not yet an official record. ruts in the track and tire damage stopped further attempts.
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Taylor shoots 76 in PGA tournament
Joe Taylor of Charleston West Virginia carded a first round 76 at the par 70 Columbus Country Club in the PGA event, twelve strokes behind leader Bob Nichols of Corona California who shot a 64 in the record-breaking round.
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Joe Conrad
San Antonio
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Eglin Air Force Base
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Westfield
N. J
Bo Wininger
Las Vegas
Nev
Julius Boros
Ben Hogan
Walt Burkemo
Gary Player
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Lema
George Bayer
Doug Sanders
Juan Rodriguez
Ed Furgol
Vic Ghezzi
Columbus, Ohio
UPI
Joe Taylor
Charleston
W.va
Bob Nichols
Corona
Calif
Columbus Country Club
Palmer Signs to Play in Canadian Open Then in Montreal
Arnold Palmer has signed to compete in the $50,000 Canadian Open, set for July 30 to August 2 in Montreal, adding star power to the event and boosting its profile for the summer golf season.
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