Americans vie in British Women's Golf quarterfinals in Wales
Four American women advance toward the British Women’s Golf Championship quarterfinals at Royal St. David’s in Harlech, Wales. Joanne Gunderson of Kirkland Washington leads long drives past rivals including Miss Bonallack and Miss McIntire, as Barbara McIntire meets Joanne Goodwin in the quarterfinals.
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Joanne Gunderson
Kirkland
Wash
Royal St. David’s Links
Cardigan Bay
North Wales
Miss Gunderson
Vicomtesse de Saint Sauveur
France
Barbara McIntire
Lake Park
Florida
Miss McIntire
Joanne Goodwin
Haverhill
Mass
U.S
Angela Bonallack
Britain
Gillian Goldwell
Ann Quast
Marysville
Jeanette Robertson
Scotland
Miss Goodwin
Anne Higgott
Don Jordan claims managers shorted him after Benny Paret
Former welterweight champion Don Jordan says he was left penniless after losing his title to Benny Paret. He alleges ex-managers Don Nesseth and Jackie McCoy kept most of the $85 000 purse and misused a $5 000 advance for training expenses. Mickey Cohen attended the bout.
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Nev
Don Jordan
Jordan
Cuba
Benny Paret
Mickey Cohen
Don Nesseth
Jackie McCoy
Roy Renard
Nesseth
McCoy
Jordan Camip
Erard
Promoter Seeks Title Bout for Len Matthews
A Philadelphia promoter offers lightweight champion Joe Brown $50 000 to fight Len Matthews in July, preferably at Connie Mack Stadium. Promoter Al Lewis says telegrams have been sent to Brown and Anthony Maceroni NBAs chairman to inform them of plans. Matthews' manager Tony Graziano notes Brown has not defended his title for six months as of Thursday.
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Joe Brown
Len Matthews
Connie Mack
al Lewis
Brown
Anthony Maceroni
National Boxing Assn
Matthews
Tony Graziano
Baseball scores roundup from an American League slate
Red Sox beat Senators 5 to 2 as Brewer earns the win and Fischer takes the loss. Athletics edge Tigers 3 to 2 behind Hall. Indians sweep White Sox 6 to 4 with Pierce on the mound. Yankees shade Orioles 4 to 3 with Walker earning the win. Braves top Phillies 12 to 7 in a long affair. Reds survive Pirates 4 to 3 in a late rally. Dodgers and Cardinals split the doubleheader with a 8 to 7 Dodger win and a 7 to 3 Cardinal triumph. Cubs roll past Mets 9 to 4.
Tennis Classes Set In Marion
The Marion recreation department announces tennis instruction for junior high and high school youths. Mrs. Doris Baker will lead, with a daily Monday to Friday schedule until July 29. SIU coach Dick LeFevre may run a weekly clinic with SIU players.
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Marion
Doris Baker
Baker
City Park
Southern Illinois University
Dick LeFevre
Marion Courts
SIU
Norm Sherry Delivers Grand Slam for Dodgers in 8-3 Win
Dodgers rookie catcher Norm Sherry hit his first big league grand slam to break a sixth inning tie and power an 8-3 victory over St Louis. The Sherry brothers are a rare MLB battery, with Larry Sherry aiding Stan Williams.
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Los Angeles
Norm Sherry
Los Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis
Norm
Larry Sherry
Ron Kline
Dodgers
Frank Howard
Stan Williams
Legion Teams Open Thursday in 25th District Baseball
American Legion baseball in the 25th district begins Thursday with four weekend games in a seven team league. Participating teams are Murphysboro Carbondale Herrin Du Quoin Benton Steeleville and Zeigler. Each club plays 12 league games plus non league dates. rosters cap at 20 with 16 active. The season runs to July 13 followed by a tournament for state berth. Zeigler starts June 8 against Du Quoin at 5 30 p m.
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Carbondale
Herrin
du Quoin
Benton
Steeleville
Zeigler
Palmer tops PGA money derby with over $50,000
Dunedin Florida June 1 AP Arnold Palmer has surpassed the $50,000 mark for the season with $50,200 earned in 17 tournaments. He led five events and placed top five in ten others while Don Finsterwald trails with $30,100 in 15 events.
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Fla
Arnold Palmer
PGA
Palmer
Ligonier
Don Finsterwald
Tequesta
Ken Venturi
Palo Alto
Calif
Jerry Barber
Los Angeles
Julius Boros
Mid Pines
N.C
Doug Ford
Crystal River
Jack Fleck
Doug Sanders
Miami
Bill Collins
Lutherville
Bill Casper Jr
Apple Valley
Buffalo Defends IL Lead After Early 11 Game Run
Buffalo, the International League defending champion, won 100 of its first 11 games this season under manager Kerby Farrell, highlighting a strong start and title defense.
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Buffalo
Kerby Farrell
Drysdale Bruise May Sideline Dodgers Pitcher
Los Angeles pitcher Don Drysdale suffered a bad bruise on his right foot after being struck by a batted ball in a game against St. Louis. X-rays Tuesday showed no fracture, keeping his pitching turnaround in doubt.
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Drysdale
Los Angeles
Don Drysdale
St. Louis
Pastrano Seeks No 4 in Chicago Showdown
Willie Pastrano 34 3 7 in 44 fights faces Sonny Ray in a 10 round light heavyweight bout at Chicago Stadium televised by ABC. Pastrano favored 2-1, boxing style with little power against Ray who has 14 knockouts in 17 wins. Ray rusty after one start this year. Pastrano arrives off wins including Luedee Johnson and Kartalian.
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Willie Pastrano
Sonny Ray
ABC
Pastrano
Miami Beach
Fla
New Orleans
Ray
Rusty
al Williams
el Paso
Tex
Jerry Luedee
George Kartalian
Augusta
Alonzo Johnson
Louisville
Fight Results Los Angeles Bout Ends in Points and KO
In Los Angeles Tommy Fields 205 outpointed Frank Haynes 182 in a ten round bout. In Stockton Benny Casing 121 stopped Frank Duarte 121 of Sonora Mexico in the third round.
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Tommy Fields
Franklin Haynes
Stockton
Calif
Benny Casing
Franklie Duarte
Sonora
Mexico
Mel Harder Serves As Indians Pitching Coach Since 1948
Mel Harder has held the role of pitching coach for the Cleveland Indians beginning in 1948, shaping pitchers across multiple seasons and contributing to the team's pitching staff stability.
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Mel Harder
Cleveland Indians
Rathmann Wins $110000 as Ward Withdraws in Big Indy 500
Indianapolis June 1 AP Rodger Ward quits late duel with Jim Rathmann as crowd cheers after a record $367000 purse is distributed. Rathmann receives 110000 plus car and gifts while Ward earns 48025 net. The two fought a seesaw race with tire wear in the final miles and both left in strong form.
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Indianapolis
Rodger Ward
Jim Rathmann
Rathmann
Miami
Ward
Rathrmann
Toastmaster
Freddy Agabashian
Rodger
White Sox relief duo Staley and Lown both 17 games
Gerry Staley and Turk Lown each pitched in 17 games for the Chicago White Sox last season as key bullpen arms.
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Gerry Staley
Turk Lown
Chicago White Sox
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