Gone Fishin by Lou Durkin headline reel
Allan G. McKenzie of Montreal hooked a 104 pound silver king off Manasota Beach aboard the Jacwarann, fought for 1 hour 20 minutes, weighed at Guff in Bay Fishing Resort. Tarpon schools drew Bill O'Hara to a seventh and eighth tarpon, plus a 71 pounder and a 56.44 pound catch near Komis Beach. Johnny Elliott fished Long Boat Key with his brother, landing six black grouper at Mar Vista Resort.
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Sarasota
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Jack
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Joe Zwicke
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Johnsons Help Maple Leafs Secure Thin Lead
The Toronto Maple Leafs split doubleheaders as Johnson and Johnson enhanced the rotation with the wins over Richmond. Carl Sawatski homered in both games helping Toronto clinch third by a razor margin. Miami Marlins and Columbus Jets also split and remain close in standings. Jack Huesman hit two homers for the Red Wings in the nightcap.
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Don
Leafs
Richmond
Carl Sawatski
Toronto
Miami Marlins
Columbus Jets
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Bill Serena
Columbus
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Rochester
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Red Wings
Etcheverry Suit Set For Hearing
In Santa Fe a federal court will hear Friday the Chicago Cardinals suit to enjoin Sam Etcheverry from playing for any team other than the Cards. Etcheverry, hailed by the Cardinals as a great quarterback, had signed with Chicago and later with the Montreal Alouettes, with the suit claiming a measurable financial loss to the club. Etcheverry resides in Santa Fe.
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Denver University
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Cardinals
Chicago
Montreal Alouettes
Golden Defeats Contrares To Take St. Louis Tennis Title
Grant Gol den of Chicago defeated Francisco Contrares of Mexico in a singles final at the Triple A Invitational Tennis Tournament in St. Louis, 4-6 6-4 6-3 9-7, to win the title.
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Grant Golden
Chicago
Francisco Contrares
Mexico
Europeans Sweep Equestrian Olympics Hosts Lead With Medals
In Stockholm Sweden Europeans dominated the equestrian events winning three golds as Sweden the host nation took three, Germany two and Britain one. Canada finished third in the three day event while the American jumping team placed fifth with 104 faults. The piece notes European strength in horse shows and contrasts American golf schedules.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Britain
United States
Europe
Canada
Hugh Wiley
Towson
Cornell Reds Defend IRA Varsity Rowing Title
Cornell's eight defended the Intercollegiate Rowing Association varsity title with a 3 mile Onondaga Lake win in 16 22.4 as Navy placed second and Wisconsin third. Syracuse won the freshman race and Washington the junior varsity. The Olympic trials on June 28 30 may shift with a 2000 meter course and Yale Navy Admirals competition.
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Washington
Onondaga
Yale
Harvard
Anapolis
Nine straight for St. Paul keeps Saints in mix
Nine straight wins lift the St. Paul Saints to third in the American Association, a half game behind Minneapolis. They beat Indianapolis twice 4 to 3. the nightcap ended in the seventh as rain paused play with Indianapolis ahead 6 to 4, but three runs not counted as the score reverted to six innings.
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International News Service
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Minneapolis
Saints
Indianapolis
Indians
Tony Kubek
Denver
Charleston
Bears
Wichita
Braves
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Jim Pearce
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Louisville
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Italy and Sweden Reach Davis Cup Zone Finals
Italy edged France 3 to 2 in Paris with Merlo and Pietrangeli winning singles to force the final against Sweden, who toppled Britain 4 to 1 in Stockholm. Schmidt defeated Knight as Davis toppled Davidson, while Davis defeated the Welsh hopeful.
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Sweden
France
Britain
Stockholm
Guiseppe Merlo
Pierre Darmon
Nicola Pietrangeli
Six National Titles Won FSU Compiles Excellent Athletic Record
Florida State University has won 64 percent of its intercollegiate contests in eight years of athletics and claimed six national titles across gymnastics volleyball and other sports. The report notes 796 wins to 443 losses overall, with gymnastics detailing multiple NCAA and NAAU titles and high dual-meet win percentages.
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Florida State University
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Florida State College
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NAAU
NCAA
Bill Odeneal
Seminoles
Bud Kennedy
Seminole
Bim Stults
Don Weller
Tribe
Columbus
Ohio
Danny Litwhiler
Florida Intercollegiate Baseball Conference
Keith Pitchford
Mile Long
River Race Records Fall in Salida Colorado
The Arkan sas river aided racers as Roger Paris of Orleans France broke the Salida River Race 25.7 mile record in 2 24 01, beating nine rivals. German paddlers took several top spots. American Laurence Campion finished third for Salida. In the women’s division Fritzi Schwingel of Vienna won in 2 29 20. Paris had also won in 1954.
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Colo
Ins
Arkansas
Roger Paris
Orleans
France
Rudolph Pillwein
Vienna
Paris
Zigi Holzbauer
Germany
Xavier Wurfmannsdolper
Laurence Campion
Wurfmannsdolper
Fritzi Schwingel
Chicago Track Opens Today Myrtlewood Handicap At Arlington Park
Arlington Park kicks off a 36 day meet as seven thoroughbreds race in the Myrtlewood Handicap a six furlong sprint with 122 pound top weight Dogoon leading the field over Trentonian and Delta plus entries from Scrutinized Leather Kid Make Ready and Filly Alspal in a 15 stake program totaling 605000 in added money.
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Hasty House Farm
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Memphis Drops to Sixth After Doubleheaders Lose
Memphis sinks to sixth in the Southern Association after losing both ends of a doubleheader sweep by Chattanooga and dropping behind Chattanooga in the standings. Birmingham leads Mobile while New Orleans beats Atlanta and Nashville splits with the Chickasaws.
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Atlanta
Martin
Little Rock Travelers
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Birmingham
New Orleans
U S Britain Restart Wightman Cup Series at Wimbledon
The United States and Britain resume Wightman Cup play after rain, with the U S needing one win from four matches for a 20th straight victory. Friday's results had the U S claiming all three completed matches led by Shirley Fry Dorothy Head Knode and Louise Brough.
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U.S
Britain
Shirley Fry
St. Petersburg
Fla
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Dorothy Head Knode
Forest Hills
N.Y
Shirley Bloomer
Louise Brough
Beverly Hills
Cal
Angela Buxton
Miss Brough
Miss Fry
Miss Mortimer
Miss Buxton
Sky Sox Narrow Lincoln Lead In Western League
Lincoln grips a slimmer margin atop the Western League as Colorado Springs defeats Kansas City in two games 4 3 and 4 2. Topeka drops 6 1 to Pueblo while Amarillo beats Des Moines 8 3 to close the gap. Sioux City falls 9 8 to Albuquerque. Topeka at Colorado Springs and Lincoln at Pueblo on the schedule. A rowing course finish line lies 500 yards from the New York State Thruway at Onondaga Lake Syracuse.
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Right Elbow Position Key To Explosive Golf Hitting
The article stresses keeping the right elbow close to the body at address and during the downswing. It notes the right hand alone cannot generate speed without the elbow tucked in as wrists un cock, guiding a powerful shot.
Middlecoff Wins Open Championship at Oak Hill
Dr. Cary Middlecoff captures his second Open title by one stroke over Ben Hogan and Julius Boros at Rochester Oak Hill. Hogan, semi-active, considers his golf future. Middlecoff, 35, dominates with rounds 71 70 70 70 28 for a 278 total and tops money list with 23030.
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Middlecoff
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Sam Snead
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Eng
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Kroll
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Australia
Ed Furgol
Future Uncertain Haney’s Job With Braves Depends On Winning Flag
New York says Milwaukee Braves may replace Fred Haney if a 1956 pennant is not won. A rival candidate was discussed before Haney joined as coach, while Leo Durocher was ruled out by Braves president Lou Perini. Haney’s contract covers this season with possible retention if he performs well.
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Braves
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Milwaukee
Lou Perini
Perini
Durocher
Grimm
Freebooter Wins Michigan City to Chicago Yacht Race
Freebooter, a 10 meter sloop from Chicago owned and sailed by Mac and Bob Pohn, won the Michigan City to Chicago Yacht Race yesterday with a 37 mile course time of 5 hours 2 minutes 5 seconds and a corrected 5 hours 16 minutes 32 seconds. Fleetwood skippered by Nick Geib finished second.
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Michigan City
Mac
Bob Pohn
Nick Geib
Fleetwood
Grimm Resigns as Milwaukee Braves Manager
Charlie Grimm announced his resignation as Milwaukee Braves manager on Saturday and said he may take five weeks off before considering an offer to become Director of Personnel Procurement. He stated he plans to stay in baseball and believes the team can win under Fred Haney.
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Charlie Grimm
Milwaukee Braves
New York
Grimm
Braves
Fred Haney
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