Snead Eyes Open Title At Oakmont In Open Bid
Oscar Fraley reports from Oakmont Pennsylvania that Slammin Sam Snead, famed for his smooth stroke and powerful tee shots, faces a mental barrier yet to be conquered as he prepares for the U S Open. Snead, despite a cold and past Open heartbreaks, insists he feels as strong as in his 30s and aims to overcome the course’s daunting greens with precise drives and a steady putter.
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Major League Leaders: NL and AL stat leaders listed
National and American League leaders are listed by batting average home runs runs batted in and pitching. Notable names include Mays Mejias Banks Cepeda Thomas Pinson Gentile Wagner Killebrew Kaline Alou and Koufax with figures across teams Giants Dodgers Cubs Reds Mets Orioles and more.
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Women track athletes await A.A.U. meet
WALNUT UP I The top women track and field athletes in Southern California await Saturday night’s Southern Pacific Amateur Athletic Union meet in Bakersfield as a step toward the National AAU meet next month. Sam Small of the Southern California Spikers led the District meet with wins in the 440 yard dash 62.9 seconds high jump 4 feet 5 inches and broad jump 16 feet 4 1 inches. Olga Connolly of Santa Monica and Carol Smith of Fresno swept two events each with Connolly taking shot put 40 46 and discus 162 44 while Smith won the 100 yard dash 11.0 and 220 25.8.
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Phillies finally beat Simmons in 8-5 win over Cardinals
United Press International reports the Phillies toppled Curt Simmons 8-5 to end his eight straight wins against Philadelphia. Don Demeter and Johnny Callison hit homers as Philadelphia raked Simmons for nine hits and four runs. Pirates, Mets, and Orioles won in other NL and AL action with Minnesota moving to first place.
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Tri-City Bowl crowns mixed doubles and weekly leaders
Tri-City Bowl results show Charlie Wettroth and Lucy Wettroth winning mixed doubles with 1103 pins, edging Bob and Opal Fulton 1052. Ed Applegate and Evelyn Applegate took third with 1043. Fulton beat Wettroth 656 to 643 in singles, setting a 614 scratch high to lead the monthly totals. Standings list Alley Cats 17-7, Bottom’s Up 14-0, Monos 13-11, and more. Jerry Moore defends King of the Hill in nine frames with a 3 strikes to 2 win over Ed Baker. Breakfast Club and Bowler of the Month honors go to several bowlers across divisions, with Celeste Jones leading the women and Paul Reiss topping the men.
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Lineta Leads $25,000 Milady Handicap Contenders at Hollywood
In the featured Milady Handicap at Hollywood Park Lineta heads a field of 12 fillies and mares for the one mile race with a top weight of 120 pounds. Also in the mix are Fun House Teacation and Nascania, all vying for the purse.
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Grounder rally gives Tri City five in third
Mark McCluskey lifted a bases loaded ground rule double to spark Tri-City Concrete past Emmersons in a five run third. Wilkenson Hardy and Thor aldson led a late rally as Gill Electric faltered, with McDowell holding Gill to one hit to keep Jim Glaze undefeated. Pratt Bros. extended wins as Chamberlain shut out Stater Bros. Rickey Higdon contributed two fine plays at short in the first inning.
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Angels pitcher earns May Athlete of the Month honor
Angels pitcher tossed a no hit no run game against Baltimore on May five to earn unanimous selection as Southern California Athlete of the Month. The Helms Board announced the award, recognizing his performance based on votes from metropolitan sports editors.
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Southern California Ocean Fishing Latest 24 Hour Report
Ocean fishing report lists boats and anglers across Oceanside San Diego Long Beach Newport and Balboa. totals include barracuda bass yellowtail halibut white sea bass calico bass bonito rockfish and miscellaneous catches with derby prize rising to 3748 dollars.
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Alexander and Sorenson win handball title
Alexander and Stanley Sorenson claim the senior doubles title at Redlands High School in the All-School handball tournament. Alexander adds the senior singles crown. junior doubles go to John Kuehne and Bob Williams. Dan Flanigan wins junior singles. Gil Trujillo and Norman Sanders take sophomore doubles. Over 500 students entered.
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Lakers sign Gene Wiley rookie center from Wichita
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Gene Wiley a 6 foot 10 inch rookie center from Wichita University who was the club second round draft choice. Wiley earned All Missouri Valley Conference honors and averaged over 10 rebounds per game.
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A's sign Larry Wilson to bonus contract
Kansas City Athletics sign Larry Wilson a University of Miami football and baseball star as a bonus contract. Wilson a first baseman is assigned to the A's Class D farm club at Minot North Dakota.
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Pomona Announces $451000 Purses for 14 Day Meet
Los Angeles Fair officials said Pomona will offer purses totaling 451000 for a 14 day racing meet featuring 12 races daily. The highlight is a 20000 added Pomona handicap on closing day September 29, with the meet beginning September 14.
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Old gridder George Snell dies in Reading Pa
Burial plans were under way for George A. Snell former pro football player and Penn State 1921 captain who died Monday Snell played for the Pottsville Maroons and the Brooklyn Lions in the 1920s and later coached at Reading and Johnstown high schools.
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Stock car engine size to be limited in 1962 season
DETROIT UP I P Stock car race officials plan a seven liter 427 cubic inch limit on engines used in NASCAR events as a move to curb ever larger powerplants. Bill France president of NASCAR says the rule will remove the race to produce bigger engines and keep pace with testing work by Ford Pontiac Chevrolet. He notes faster speeds will still be achieved by optimizing existing motors. Barnes will begin his fifth NASCAR season after being acquired from the Chicago Bears last year.
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