Middlecoff Opens National Open Title Defense Thursday
The Inverness Club at Toledo hosts 162 competitors in the National Open, led by defending champion Cary Middlecoff and veterans like Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, and Julius Boros. The field includes past titlists and rising stars as the format narrows to 50 low scorers after 36 holes, with a potential playoff on Sunday.
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Little Ben Hogan
Jack Fleck
Julius Boros
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Fleck
Boros
Ed Furgol
Lew Worsham
Lloyd Mangrum
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Inverness
Little Squire
Snead
Jimmy Demaret
Peter Thomson
Australia
Harvie Ward Jr
San Francisco
Jack Burke Jr
Inverness Country Club
Toledo
Sammy Snead
Bowden Seeks 880 Yard World Record at Bakersfield Meet
Don Bowden aims to break the 880 world mark at the California AAU Track Meet in Bakersfield with a fast track and strong competition. Bowden has clocked 1 47.8 for 880, while Arnie Sowell sits at 1 48.2, and notable rivals include Merv Lincoln Laszlo Tabori Bobby Seaman Will White and others in the mile and sprint events. Bowden faces Lowell pressing him as top stars gather in a meet featuring the mile field with Lincoln Tabori Seaman and Agostini.
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Ins
Don Bowden
California
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Arnie Sowell
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Bowden
Australia
Merv Lincoln
Hungary
Laszlo Tabori
Ucla
Bobby Seaman
Willie White
Bobby Morrow
Seaman King
Mike Agostini
Preston Griffin
Girl Helmsman Leads Oxford Crew to Victory
A 22 year old Alison De Courcy Ireland of St Hugh's College Oxford steered Corpus Christi to win while masquerading as a man. Richard Harmon confirms the steering brilliance and describes the closing moments. Gavin Sorrell calls the act false pretenses though praises the helmsmanship.
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INS
Oxford College
Richard Harmon
Corpus Christi
Alison de Courcy- Ireland
St. Hugh's College
Oxford
Gavin Sorrell
Oxford University Boat Club
Chicks Sweep Doubleheader in Southern Association Action
Memphis fans laughed at a Chicks sweep over Chattanooga as catcher Bob Rivich failed to touch first base on a potential hit. Chattanooga fell 31 and 92 to widen the Chicks lead to 3.5 games while Nashville split with Little Rock. New Orleans beat Birmingham 4-3, Mobile routed Atlanta 12-5, and Little Rock moved to fourth after a split with Chattanooga.
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Chicks
Chattanooga
Bob Rivich
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Little Rock
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New Orleans
Birdi Nntham Barons
Mobile
Atlanta
Texas Longhorns Take 3 Checks
Texas coach Bibb Falk explains the Longhorns will rely on pitching depth to succeed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. He notes three financial checks for Omaha and beyond, based on how long the team stays in the event.
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NBA Suspends Archie Moore Over Title Defense
The National Boxing Assn suspended Light Heavyweight Champion Archie Moore after he failed to sign to defend his title by the deadline while touring Germany. Moore may have the ban lifted if he agrees to a July 7 title defense, with Stevens suggesting an agreed bout could occur in transatlantic fashion.
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Stevens
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Los Angeles
Anthony
Pardue Scores Third Hole-in-One at Fox Chapel
Mrs. Austin Pardue wife of the Pittsburgh Episcopal bishop scored her third career hole-in-one yesterday at Fox Chapel Golf Club sinking a 150 yard tee shot on the third hole with a No 4 iron.
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Austin Pardue
Pittsburgh Episcopal Diocese
Golfer Ward Placed On One Year USGA Probation
The USGA ruled amateur champion E Harvie Ward violated amateur status rules and placed him on probation for a year. He may seek reinstatement May 6 and is ineligible for amateur or pro prizes next September in Brookline. Ward admitted accepting expense money from 1952 to 1956. his employer, Edward E Lowery, claimed it was permissible.
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United States Golf Assn
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Brookline
Mass
USGA
Golf, Ill
Ward
Toledo
Edward E. Lowery
Indianapolis Indians
American Association
Tallpark
Fair Or Foul in Amateurism and Sport Flows
Columnist Dr. Roger Bannister argues amateurism is at risk as governing bodies chase profits and regulate too strictly, threatening the sport’s ideals. He cautions against sacrificing amateur values for global prestige and cites mixed views on the amateur–professional divide.
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Times of London
Denver Bears Run Over Indianapolis 18 to 1
The Denver Bears defeated Indianapolis 18 to 1 as five pitchers were knocked for 20 hits including two homers. Zack Monroe earned his fifth win, improving to 5 and 4. Minneapolis shut out Louisville 9 to 0 as Max Sarkent allowed four hits. Wichita beat Omaha 2 to 0 to stay near the front. PaulsCharleston game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Louisville
Max Sarkent
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Wichita Braves
Omaha
Tarpon Tourney Focus Amid Varied Local Angling
Report from the 27th Sarasota International Tarpon Tournament area notes sparse tarpon action while anglers from Kansas to Indiana fish Longboat Key and nearby passes. Camps record mixed catches including snook, trout, jacks, crevalle, and a notable 30 pound drum, with several locals and visitors moving to the region for fishing.
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Play Better Golf By Tommy Armour
IDAY S view of the top of the backswing explains that the left shoulder must drop from its address position and slide under the chin. The head stays steady to achieve the top position on a slanting shoulder plane with the back to the target.
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Carrozza Wins at English Oaks in Photo Finish
Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret watched Carrozza win a dramatic photo finish at the Oaks meeting in Epsom Downs. The royal filly edged ahead in a tense finish as gray toppers rose in celebration.
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Italy Leads Poland in Davis Cup Quarterfinal Tie
Italy fast started the European Zone quarterfinal in Palermo leading Poland 2 matches to 0 as Gui seppe Merlo beat Andre Licis 6-1 6-4 6-0 and Nicola Pietrangeli defeated Vladislav Skowecki 7-5 6-7 7-5 6-1. A doubles match followed by two more singles today.
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St Petersburg junior tennis tournament opens with 140 entrants
The annual St. Petersburg junior tennis tournament begins with 140 players. Favorites include Jimmy Shatffer of St. Petersburg in boys 14 and under, Judy Pillsbury of Daytona Beach in girls 14 and under, Frank Froehling of Coral Gables in boys 15 and under, Carol Ann Prosen of Orlando in girls 15 and under, Charles Pasarell Jr. of San Juan Puerto Rico in boys 13 and under, and Mary Arfaras of Tarpon Springs in girls 13 and under.
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Jimmy Shatffer
Judy Pillsbury
Daytona Beach
Frank Froehling
Coral Gables
Carol Ann Prosen
Orlando
Charles Pasarell Jr
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Mary Arfaras
Tarpon Springs
New Date Set for JAC Mile Tennis Tournament
The state public courts tennis tournament now runs July 12 to July 18 after rescheduling from the original month.
Breakup predicted for Coast League by Seattle owner
Seattle Rainiers owner Emil Sick warned the Pacific Coast Baseball League could break up and hinted Seattle may not field a team in 1958. He linked the split to anticipated moves by the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants to Los Angeles and San Francisco, calling the prospect of a patchwork league unlikely.
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San Francisco
Walter O’ Malley
Veteran Grodzicki Named Wytheville Rookie League Manager
The St. Louis Cardinals appoint Johnny Grodzicki, former Redbird pitcher, as manager of Wytheville in the Appalachian Rookie League. The league, for players with no pro experience, opens June 25. Grodzicki is 40 and has been with the organization since 1936 and hails from Nanticoke, Pennsylvania.
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FSU Faces Penn State in First NCAA Game
In Omaha Texas meets Connecticut in the opening NCAA baseball game. Penn State faces Florida State, California meets Colorado, Notre Dame plays Iowa State. California won the first game of 147 to 0, while Texas enters as defending champion from 1949 and 1950.
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