Byron Nelson Eyes Comeback With US and British Opens
Byron Nelson, the Roanoke Texas rancher once the tour’s dominant star, filed entry for both the U S Open and the British Open as a possible 1940s style comeback at age 43. He must qualify in San Francisco after a long retirement, despite boasting a 1945 run of 12 straight wins and a 68.33 scoring average.
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Leap Saves Life Of Spring Skier At Tuckerman Ravine
Cooper a 21 year old Swarthmore College senior escaped with scratches after a 20 foot leap toward a chasm in Tuckerman Ravine New Hampshire as 200 skiers watched He sped the dangerous trail near Pinkham Notch and barely avoided a fall another skier plunged into a mountainside during the same spot Blaylock a Phillies infielder was listed with a lame back in New York UP report
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Laurel executive shifts toward cross Atlantic race
John D. Shapiro announced in Laurel that Suzy Volterra of Paris agreed on a British TV show to accept an invitation to race Phil Drake, the English Derby winner, in the Washington International Race set for November 11.
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Little Leaguer Jimmy stands tall with wooden feet
In Seattle a remarkable 11 year old, Jimmy Fortner, plays like Ted Williams in a handicap league. He uses a wooden foot prosthesis yet swings strong, fields well, and drives in two runs for Youngstown Sportsters amid coach Ted Horn and assistant Alice Meyer admiring his grit.
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A's Expected Attendance Reaches Half Million Threshold
The Kansas City A's look to push home attendance over 500000 with three games against the New York Yankees and two with Boston this week highlighted by Ted Williams. Through 19 home dates they averaged 21026 and totaled 399515, aiming to eclipse last season's Philadelphia tally.
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Lefty Dodgers Opponent Route Streak Remains Intact
Through May 29, no left handed pitcher had gone the route against the Dodgers this season. The note highlights a rare matchup trend as Dodgers face lefties in the season.
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Dodgers and Giants Draw 115252 For Polo Grounds Weekend
The Dodgers and Giants drew 115 252 paid admissions for their three games at the Polo Grounds over the weekend.
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