Wightman Cup Opens With Upset by Dorothy Knode
Mrs. Dorothy Knode of Forest Hills New York toppled Britain's Shirley Bloomer 6 4 6 2 to level the Wightman Cup at 2 2 on the opening singles day in Wimbledon. Miss Bloomer who beat Althea Gibson yesterday faced Christine Truman Mimi Arnold and Ann Houdson in later singles while Gibson teamed with Janet Hopps to meet Shilcock and Ward in doubles.
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Seattle
Ann Shilcock
Pat Ward
College Net Finals At Colgate Today
Hamilton Colgate hosts the Eastern Intercollegiate tennis finals with semi finals and finals set. Lehigh entrants Lowell Latshaw and Will Scarlett compete in both singles and doubles as Colgate faces engineers Merovick and Abrahamson for the doubles title while Scarlett faces Cornell's Kay Champion and Latshaw meets Navy's John Griffiths in singles. Lenigh and Cornell lead the Red Banner team trophy race.
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Yale Crew Favored To Beat Harvard In Historic Regatta
Yale’s smooth-stroking varsity crew is favored to win the 93rd Yale Harvard Regatta at New London finishing the season undefeated for the first time in 25 years. The Elis aim for a fifth straight over Harvard in this oldest intercollegiate event on the Thames.
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Auburn Home Geneva on Road Auburn Home Geneva on Road
Rain ruined the complete schedule in the New York Pennsylvania League last night for the eighth time this season. Batavia was set to play at Geneva while Elmira at Wellesville Olean at Auburn and Erie at Corning did not start. Tonight weather permitting Elmira at Wellesville Geneva at Batavia Olean at Auburn and Erie at Corning.
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Tigers sign Crouch and Otis from Auburn and Dartmouth
Detroit signs All-Southeast Conference third baseman Jack Crouch of Auburn who batted .310 this year and John Otis of Dartmouth who hit .351 for his college team.
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Holland in Golf Finals at Deauville for Amateur Title
Tim Holland of Rockville Centre N Y faces Henri de Lamare of France in a 36 hole final for the French Amateur golf championship. Holland, who beat two Americans Friday to reach the final, seeks the first U S winner since Dick Chapman in 1952. He advanced by edging Ed Meister 1 up on the 19th hole after defeating Richard Nash 3 and 2.
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Ohio
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Warrenton
Providence Reds Tie With Bruins
The Providence Reds announced a working agreement with the Boston Bruins after dissolving pacts with the New York Rangers and the Springfield Indians. The tie announcement marks a development in the American and National League teams' collaborations.
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Bridge Scores Show Mixed Results Across Encounters
Bridge scores list many pairings with initials and partners. Widespread results include Neros defeating Shoppers 5 4 and Exits beating James Boys 6 0. League results also show Valley Men 10 over Seiberlings 2 and IACC 5 over General Electric 3.
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Bolt Clings to Stroke Lead in Open
Tulsa report notes Tommy Bolt atop the U S Open field with a two round total of 142, Gary Player at 143, and Stranahan 144 while Sam Snead fails to reach the final rounds. Hooded by Open hopefuls, the field includes Julius Boros, Charley Coe, Labron Harris, Gene Littler, Demaret, Hogan, Nieporte, Crampton, and Palmer among others at Southern Hills.
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Baseball scores from major leagues and minors
In the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 3 2, Wichita defeated St. Paul 9 2, Denver won 0 0 over Charleston in a rain tied game after five innings, Omaha beat Louisville 9 3. In the SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION Mobile won 2 1, Mobile 5 3 over Chattanooga, Nashville 14 7 New Orleans 7 3 in a second game, Birmingham 10 5 over Little Rock, Memphis 7 6 Atlanta in 12 innings. In the PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Phoenix 12 3 Salt Lake, San Diego 12 4 Sacramento, Portland 4 Spokane 0, Vancouver 9 Seattle 5.
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Tackle Phillips Signs with Vancouver Lions
Donald Sunshine Phillips a 255 pound tackle from Rice Institute has signed his 1958 contract with the British Columbia Lions of the Canadian Football League. Phillips 22 6 2 joins the team for the 1958 season in Vancouver.
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Basilio Signs for Aragon Bout at Los Angeles Coast
Carmen Basilio and Art Aragon agreed to a 12 round bout at Wrigley Field in Los Angeles on August 28. The former world welterweight and middleweight champion Basilio signs with 30 percent of the gate while Aragon takes 25 percent with guarantees. Parnassus hopes for televising and a possible IBC date shift for TV.
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Basilio Moves Toward Akins Bout In Welter Title Bid
Former middleweight champion Carmen Basilio seeks a welterweight title shot against Virgil Akins after signing for an August 28 bout with Art Aragon in Los Angeles to test 147 pound form for a possible late fall title clash.
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Trojans Still Favored In NCAA Meet Showdowns
USC and Kansas lead qualifiers as finals loom at Ed wards Field. Notable runners include Ohio State’s Glenn Davis and Texas’s Eddie Southern in the 440 while Ron Delany and Don Bowden headline the mile. Carney set a 220 yard record. LaSalle’s Ira Davis dominates the 100 and 220.
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Vernon Downs Harness Racing Night Delivers Multiple Winners
A busy Vernon Downs program showcased nine races led by Josie's Victory and Ambassador John tying for excitement in the feature pace. Notable results included Purse $500 first race winner Josie's Victory with Chapman driving and time of 2:11.2, and Ambassador John Taylors taking the second race in 2:11.4 with Doyle/Vibes. The program also listed horses scratched and other starters across the card.
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West Beats East 76 66 In Prep World Series
West defeated East 76 to 66 in the prep world series game held in Evansville. Roger Strickland of Jacksonville outscored Bill McGill of Los Angeles 21 to 20, with all West starters finishing in double figures.
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McDaniel Sent Down A Year After Cardinals Debut
Von McDaniel, 19, was optioned from the Cardinals to Houston of the Texas League last month and Friday moved to Winston-Salem of the Class B Carolina League. He debuted in 1957 against Philadelphia, won his first game versus the Dodgers, finishing his rookie campaign 7-5.
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Three Awards At Stewards Feast Friday
Intercollegiate Rowing Association stewards dinner in Hotel Syracuse Friday night will feature three special presentations. Kenneth L Tug Wilson Commissioner of the Big Ten will be the main speaker with others including Clifford Goes Penn coach Joseph Burk and Ralph Furey. Toastmaster Jerry Ford Penn athletic director. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce.
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Tug) Wilson
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Wings Rally ToBeat Richmond 10-9 In IL Contest
Rochester Red Wings erased an eight run hole to defeat the Richmond Vees 10-9 in an International League game. Gene Oliver homered driving in three runs and Gary Blaylock earned the win in relief after a rough start by Bill Greason. In the twin bill opener Dick Rand and Lonardo Rodriguez drove in five for Columbus in a 6-1 win over Buffalo.
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Carter Wins Not Sharp In Madison Square Garden Bout
Ex soldier Harold Carter of Linden New Jersey won a 10 round unanimous decision over Willi Besmanoff of Germany at Madison Square Garden. Carter said he would move toward a title and improve his sharpness after a 17 month Army stint.
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