Double Tarpon Triumph Off Siesta Pass
Fernie Dickson and Dave Schatzberger, longtime Sarasota anglers, land two tarpon, 79 and 48 pounds, after three hours of fighting off Midnight Pass aboard the Sea Cow. Clyde Maltby aids in gaffing at Happyland Fishing Camp. Prize winners for the week of the Sarasota International Tarpon Tournament announced at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Siesta Key
Fernie Dickson
Sarasota
Dave Schatzberger
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Schatzberger
Orange Blossom Hotel
Speed Kings of Baseball Seeks Fastest Pitchers
The article surveys fast pitchers from Walter Johnson to modern stars, noting strikeout records as a guide and naming Herb Score Arnald Duren Jack Sanford Don Cardwell Dick Drott Don Newcombe and the young Dodgers duo Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax as among the fastest today Scouts favor big hard throws and teachable raw power.
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Herb Score
Indians
Arnald Duren
Kansas City
Phillies
Jack Sanford
Don Cardwell
Dick Drott
Cubs
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Johnny Pod
Dres
Don Drysdale
Sandy Koufax
Fullmer and Jones Clash For Middleweight Crown
Gene Fullmer and Tiger Jones meet in Chicago Stadium for a ten round bout likely to yield a title shot against Sugar Ray Robinson. Fullmer, 25, enters as a 9-5 favorite with a 40-4 record and 20 knockouts, while Jones, 29, from Yonkers, is 41-17-4 with 11 KOs and seeks another shot at Robinson who awaits a Basilio title defense.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
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Doug Ford Tops Tour Winnings in 1957 Golf Circuit
Professional golfer Doug Ford of Kiamesha Lake New York leads the 1957 PGA money list with total winnings of 27031 dollars. Arnold Palmer of Latrobe Pennsylvania sits in second place about 14000 dollars behind Ford according to latest PGA figures.
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Visualizing backswing to power a smooth golf swing
The article urges golfers to picture the backswing as a deliberate move that sets up delivery for a powerful swing. It notes the top-back position with the back turned to the target and the left shoulder toward the ball, coiling shoulders and arms for rear hitting power.
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Sparetime Three Teams Win 4-0 In Summer Commercial League
Sparetime, THE NESS, Baker Electric and Tilecraft posted 4-0 victories while Gallo Refrigeration lost to Olson Co 0. THE NESS beat Green's Fuel 3-1. Baker Electric topped Ranch House with a 1008 in team high game and Tilecrafts G Andrea had a 247 high game in a 4-0 win over Sertoma. Ronnie Hobbs posted 521 in a single set for Gallo Refrigeration. THE NEWS posted a team high 2874 in series. Standings not reported.
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Four Sox hurlers push toward 1919 pennant hope
Southpaws Jack Harshman Billy Pierce and righties Dick Donovan Jim Wilson anchor the White Sox to contention. They have 23 of 31 wins, 21 complete games and a team ERA of 2.53. Pierce eyes 25 wins, Donovan vows a big year, Wilson rebuts aging doubts and Harshman recalls a late confidence turn with a string of solid starts.
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White Sox
al Lopez
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Venice Legion to Defend Babe Ruth Lead Tomorrow
The Venice Legion, top of the Seminole Division, seeks a sixth straight win at Payne Park tomorrow at 1 p.m. against the Realtors. At 3:30 p.m. Barkus faces Lawyers at Payne Park, with Mathis vs Cochran at Venice Airport. Moose meets Autos at Babe Ruth League Park, Fruitville, as Medics lead the Tar Division 3-1.
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Tide Table Flags Friday Through Saturday Ports
The Sarasota area shows tidal times for Friday and Saturday including Boca Grande Venice Inlet Placida Skyway Bridge and Bokeelia. The notes indicate relative timing shifts with Sarasota Point listing 80 minutes earlier then 30 minutes later and 50 minutes later 1 hour later and 45 minutes later for various markers.
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Placida Skyway
Bokeelia
Sarasota
Three Way Tie at Sara Bay Women’s Golf Event
In a blind nine hole bogey tournament at Sara Bay yesterday 21 players took part. Gladys Palmer Mrs Christopher Haigh and Mrs Lou Garman tied for first prize.
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