Ford Takes Lead In Round Robin
Gene Littler of California posted two sub par rounds to reach 22 points in round robin action. He opened with 66, then 64 to tie the course record at Wykagyl while Hogan slipped to four back as Souchak shot 65.
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FSL Teams Battle For Third Place
In the Florida State League tight race for third, Daytona Beach edged Cocoa 4-3, Leesburg defeated Orlando 3-0, Palatka beat Gainesville 9-2, and St. Petersburg beat Tampa 6-5. Lee Owens earned his fifth win for Leesburg as Jim Davis tossed an impressive start.
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Pokey Time Favored In Feature At Sarasota Track
Pokey Time, standout greyhound from Sara sota Kennel Club, is favored in the 10th race at Sarasota. Brindle miss Leo Harmon's dog faces strong rivalries in the Double A feature as she seeks another top finish this season.
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Venice Golfers Set June 16 Mixed Scotch Foursome
Venice Golfers announce a mixed scotch foursome tournament at the Venice Golf and Country Club on Sunday June 16. Pro Jim Duncan notes extended invitations to Sarasota Bay Country Club Par 3 and Bobby Jones Golf Course players and expects a strong turnout. A buffet luncheon will follow at the club house. entries pairings and starting times to be announced.
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Baseball Teams No Longer Belong To The City Where They're Located
In this analysis of the Dodger Giant franchise shifts the author argues fans do not own clubs and that modern fans follow teams via travel, TV and roving schedules. He suggests roving franchises across multiple cities, splitting home games and subsidizing minor leagues through TV revenue.
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Compton Meet Sees Two Records Fall in Mile Bid and 5K
Tom Courtney failed to break the four minute mile in Compton finishing fourth in 4:07.3 as Merv Lincoln won. Bobby Morrow split a 9.4 in the 100 before taking the 220 in 20.6, while Milt Campbell and Elias Gilbert tied the 120 yard high hurdles in 13.4 and Max Truax set an American 5k record at 14:04.2.
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Gallant Man Heads Peter Pan Field at Belmont Park
Gallant Man a 2 to 5 favorite leads six 3 year olds in the $28,150 Peter Pan Handicap at Belmont Park his first start since a runner up finish in the Kentucky Derby Willie Shoemaker rides the Ralph Lowe colt who earlier sparked controversy with a saddle miscue in the Derby chase Iron Gallant Man opponents Harmonizing Tippecance and Promised Land also run in the race
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Score Says He May Be Back In July
HAGERSTOWN Md Herb Score says his injured right eye improves but he probably won’t pitch for Cleveland again until early July even if cleared. He remains under doctor orders to rest and not exercise, aiming to resume pitching around July 7 at the earliest. Flood, an uncle near Hagerstown, watched television with family on a sunny afternoon.
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Unkind Sentence for Pirates Fan at Forbes Field
A New Kensington justice of the peace told a traffic violator he would be sentenced to three days at Forbes Field, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, sparking notices about the club in the region.
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Adjoran Pitches Lions To Win and Rotary Tops Eks
Venice Lions win 8-2 behind Buddy Adjoran one hit pitching fanning 15 in seven innings and going three for three. Bugs Hoadley allowed the lone safety as Venice scores erupt in second inning to take lead.
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Flam Faces Davidson in French Net Final
Beverly Hills player Herb Flam advances to the men’s singles final at the French Championships in Paris and will meet Sweden’s Sven Davidson.
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How They Dip Results and Friday Baseball Scores
Baseball results list shows Baltimore defeated New York 3 to 1. Other scores include St. Louis 4 Milwaukee 3, and New York 3 Pittsburgh. Various league results cover Southern Association Nashville over Memphis area, South Atlantic Jacksonville 3 Macon 2 in 13 innings, and International League Toronto 2 Montreal 0 Havana 2 Miami 2.
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Phils Fight Way To Contention
The Philadelphia Phillies climb into a tie for third with a 2-1 win over Brooklyn as Robin Roberts earns his fifth victory. Willie Jones drives in two and Gran Hamner breaks Don Drysdale’s scoreless streak with a double.
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Baseball Leaders and Pitching Leaders From The National and American Leagues
International News Service presents leaders by league with players such as Fondy and Mays noted for batting and stolen bases. It lists pitching leaders including Williams Mantle and Shantz, highlighting top win totals and batting averages from sources across the American and National Leagues.
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Hanks Sets Record Purse With Indy Victory
Sam Hanks won the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day in record time and earned a record purse of 103 844. The Speedway and auto accessory firms split a 300 252 total purse among top drivers. Hanks, 42, from Pacific Palisades California, surpassed Pat Flahertys 93 000 previous earnings. Second was Jim Rathmann of Miami with 38 494 and Jimmy Bryan of Phoenix 31 794. Paul Russo Canoga Park Calif finished fourth with 19 369 and Andy Linden fifth with 11 .
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Johnson Scores Early Kayo Win
Harold Johnson the third ranked light heavyweight stopped Clarence Hinnant of Washington DC in 1 24 of the first round at St Nicholas Arena The International Boxing Club promoted the bout televised nationwide drawing fewer than 300 fans Johnson weighed 176 while Hinnant 173 Hinnant had seven of his last wins by kayoes and was ranked sixth
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Roberts Faces Washed Up Tag After Mixed 1957 Season
Player of the Day Robin Roberts battles a washed up label as he posts a 5th win in 1957, beating the Brooklyn Dodgers 2 1 to 1. The Michigan State alum, owner Bob Carpenter, and Mayo Smith era are noted as he struggles toward a seventh straight 20 game season despite a 4.45 ERA and multiple losses.
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