Darkhorses bid for PGA title in 36 hole finale
Great Walter Hagen notes the rise of darkhorses Chandler Harper and Hank Williams Jr in the National PGA final at Scioto CC Columbus. Harper from Portsmouth Va and Williams from Secane Pa chase a $3500 prize after strong runs in nine events this season. Final rounds begin 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the first twi light finish in golf history.
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Hollow ball cap used to stop paint drips on brush
A hollow rubber ball cut in two and slipped over the brush handle forms a stopper to prevent paint from oozing back onto the brush.
Flying Coach Turns Coach Into Flying Star of Texas
KINGSVILLE, Tex. Football coach Dewey Mayhew of Texas A. and I. College now uses an 85 hp two place Ercoupe for scouting and travel. Renowned as the "flying coach" he blends aviation with football, logging nearly 4,000 flight hours since learning to fly in 1939.
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All-Jewish Olympics Scheduled in Israel
Tel Aviv and Ramat Gan mobilize a 100-member committee to host the Third Maccabiah. About 3,000 Jewish athletes and up to 7,000 visitors are expected, with a new 30 000 seat stadium nearing completion at Ramat Gan. Organizers plan a $260,000 fund drive to aid visitors and showcase Israel.
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Texan Morris Williams Jr Leads NCAA Golf Championship
Texan Morris Williams Jr posted a five under par 67 to take a halfway lead at the NCAA golf championship hosted by the University of New Mexico. He held a one stroke edge over Dick Yost of Oregon State with Gene Littler and Jim Vickers at 67, and Arnold Palmer, Ron Clark, and Warren McCarty at 69 as the 36 hole qualifying rounds concluded.
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Oklahoma
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Ron Clark
Oregon University
Warren McCarty
San Jose State
Joe Page Declares He's in Form Again
NEW YORK Joe Page asserts readiness to return to relief duty for the Yankees after shoulder pain subsided. He reports telling Manager Casey Stengel he is ready, with Stengel replying he will be calling on him. Page, 32, helped the club to last year’s world title as a key bullpen ace.
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Baseball Averages and Leaders Highlight 1950s Era
The report lists major league batting leaders in both leagues, naming Robinson and Jethroe for runs, Kiner for RBIs, and Lloyd Lockman plus Musial for hits and doubles. It notes Spahn and Reynolds strikeout leaders, with Miller and Byrne as top pitchers and a combined team stat line of 889.
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Baltimore Drum Beaters Chase St Louis Browns Franchises
Baltimore mayor Thomas D Alesandro and sports editor Rodger H Pippen push the idea that completing a roofed Municipal Stadium will attract a St Louis Browns franchise to Baltimore. They cite stadium upgrades and discussions with Browns owner Bill DeWitt, while experts warn major moves involve high costs and territorial rights.
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Kiner Tops Williams In Forbes Field Hitting Contest
Ralph Kiner out slugged Ted Williams 8 to 4 in a home run hitting contest at Forbes Field during a Red Sox Pirates exhibition. Williams hit four homers off Paul Struever into right field while Kiner launched eight, six of which cleared the left field wall.
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Roundup of college and pro baseball and boxing notes
Former Nebraska chancellor Gustavson notes pitchers tire after about 100 pitches in college and prep games. Washington State prospect Ted Tape and Bobby McGuire get attention. McGuire is a .360 hitter and part of four straight PCC titles. Deacon Bill McKechnie joins Bradenton church board. Raceway promoter expects 250 stock cars for inaugural 500 mile event Labor Day. Maynard Jones and Charley Norkus clash in boxings. Oregon State’s Dick Yost eyed for NCAA tourney. Laurel Md. Hambletonians face first big tests. Graziano’s busted thumb and Jankro ready to fight.
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R. G. Gustavson
University of Nebraska
Washington State
Ted Tape
Bobby McGuire
Bill McKechnie
First Methodist Church
Bradenton
Fla
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S. C
International Raceway
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Maynard Jones
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Norkus
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Dick Yost
Graziano
Tony Jankro
Beaver Church Softball Extends Win Streak to Eight
Beaver Church nabbed its eighth straight win by edging Johnstown 4 to 3 at Ballard Stadium. Rhodes and Bogart delivered for Beaver while Richmond and Seco contributed for Johnstown in a closely fought battle.
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Ballard Stadium
Beaver
Rhodes and Bogart
Richmond
Seco
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