U S Turns To Connolly Blair In Hammer Throw Push
Harold Connolly and Cliff Blair lead a new speed based hammer throw program under Ed Flanagan at Boston University shaping a return to Olympic form. Blair rose from 181 feet to 211 feet in weeks while Connolly added to a string of 200 plus efforts and both credit training innovations and European exposure for their progress.
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Boston
America
Harold Connolly
Cliff Blair
Germany
Blair
Russia
Mikhail Krivonosov
Krivonosov
Connolly-Blair
Connolly
Boston College
Bill Gilligan
Alaska
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Boston University
Ed Flanagan
Holy Cross
Flanagan
Pasadena
Calif
al Hall
Cornell
Bill McWilliams
Bowdoin
Bob Backus
U. S
Mary Engel
Massachusetts
Plymouth
Jerry Nason
The
Boston Globe
Grim
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Marshfield
Hingham
Hall
Hanson
McWilliams
Hanover
I.C.A.A
New England
Europe
Tootell
Hungary
Josef Csermak
Melbourne
Edwin Blask
Imre Nemeth
Norway
Sverre Strandli
Backus
Karl Storch
United States
Storch
Flanagen
Bob Edgren
Olympic Heights
Three-I League Scores and Standings Update
The scoreboard lists team records for the Three-I League with Terre Haute leading at 30 16 and Evansville at 31 18. Friday results include Terre Haute 3 Keokuk 0 and Burlington 7 Evansville 3, with multiple other city matchups and postponed games noted.
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Terre Haute
Evansville
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Footer
Csp Cav
Eauces
Ea Ae
WU Aioriog
Pccsees
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Keokuk
Peoria
Waterloo
Quincy
Bigger batters drive longer hits say NL president
In San Diego on June 16 the National League president Warren C Giles announced new league statistics show players are two inches taller and about 10 pounds heavier than in 1936 while the official ball remains unchanged. He argued increased power comes from bigger batters not a different ball. He noted top home run hitters are the game’s high priced stars. Warrington McCullough is Yale's youngest golf team member at 18, from Elkins Park, Pa.
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San Diego
Calif
National League
Waren C
Giles
Cincinnati
Warrington McCullough
Yale
Elkins Park, Pa
Leading players loom in 56th U S Open golf
In Rochester on June 16 the 56th U S Open golf tournament shows a range of personalities and styles among competitors. Oscar Fraley notes the field includes many diverse contenders with different strengths as the event unfolds.
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Rochester
N. Y
Peter
Golfers Named for Style and Skill in Exuberant Roundup
A quirky tally lists stars by nickname and trait from Richest to Most Latin. Notables include Sam Snead as Richest, Jackie Burke as Most overrated, Ben Hogan as Most serious, Mike Souchak as Most pleasant, and Henry Cotton as Most likely to be wished bon voyage, with remarks spanning armor like talents, appetites, and dress.
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Dave Douglas
Wesley Ellis
Jackie Burke
Jimmy Demaret
Ben Hogan
Mike Souchak
Burke, Souchak
Demaret
Jack Fleck
Julius Boros
Tommy Bolt
Oliver
Bob Toski
Ed Furgol
Cary Middelcoff
Frank Stranahan
Henry Cotton
Robert de Vincenzo
Argentina
The
Greens
St Cyr Favored To Win Olympic Dressage Gold
Stockholm report notes Henri St Cyr of Sweden, 54, the former 1952 Olympic dressage champion, as the favorite for gold. Fellow Swede Gosta Boltenstern, 52, led the dressage grand prix after most riders had performed, with several competitors over 50 joining the field. St Cyr emphasizes daily training and fitness as crucial to remaining competitive into old age.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Henri St. Cyr
Helsink
Gosta Boltenstern
St. Cyr
Seek Faster Games in Eastern League Baseball
Eastern League directors push to shorten games this season with managers and umpires enforcing faster play. Batters must keep helmets on and return them to the dugout promptly.
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Williamsport
Hearts Are Fatal Chicago
Dr. Irvine H. Page of the American Heart Association warns that about half of US deaths come from heart disease. He notes the threat spans ages and incomes and urges moderation in salt, fats, sex, tobacco, and alcohol while promoting calm amid stress and avoiding fatigue.
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Chicago
Irvine H. Page
American Heart Assn
United States
DeMarco and Martinez Set for Pick Em Fight at Fenway Park
Tony DeMarco the No. 2 welterweight contender faces Vince Martinez the No. 4 in a 10 round bout at Fenway Park tonight. DeMarco trains hard to sharpen his midsection punching while Martinez seeks to counter with a sharp right hand and a 21 fight win streak. The bout will not be telecast or broadcast.
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Boston
Tony DeMarco
Vince Martinez
Fenway Park
DeMarco
Tony
North End
Vince
Martinez
Paterson, N. J
St Paul Seeks Sixth Straight Victory In A A Action
St Paul Husk Williams, a right handed starter, to try and extend the Saints six game win streak in the American Association. The Saints beat Indianapolis 3 2 behind Roy Hartsfield two run homer. Denver tops Charleston 4 3 in 10 innings to widen its lead. Neal Chrisley homers in Louisville 2 1 win over Omaha. Wichita and Minneapolis split a pair with Wichita taking the opener 1 0. Toney Kubek provides the decisive RBI in Denver 4 3 win.
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Wichita
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Louisville
Omaha
Denver
Charleston
Stan Williams
Saints
Roy Hartsfield
Neal Chrisley
Kansans
Williams
Toney Kubek
Bobby Richardson
Charleston Senators
Mark Freeman
Humberto Robinson
Mel Held
Scotty Ingerton Dies Former Pro Baseball Player
William J. Scotty Ingerton aged 70 former professional baseball player died today in Peninsula Ohio He played for the Old Boston Nationals for three years and was Cy Youngs roommate He began his career with semi pro teams in Cleveland Ashtabula Indiana Louisville and Albany New York.
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Cleveland
William J
Scotty’’ Ingerton
Peninsula
Ohio
Boston Nationals
Cy Young
Ashtabula
Indianapolis
Louisville
Albany
N. Y
Church Loop Softball Clubs at Hart Alleh Davis and Lawyer
Softball clubs named Church Loop compete in a local league with teams including Hart Alleh Davis and Lawyer. Managers and schedules not specified in the fragment.
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RH A Ee SR Repe Batteries
Hart and Alleh, Davis and
Lawyer
College Thinkies Break 5 Marks at NCAA Track Meet
Berkeley on June 16 saw NCAA records fall as Manhattan College’s Ken Bantam starred in shot put with a 60-4% best after an initial 50-5% mark. Sprint action featured Duke’s Dave Sime winning his heat in 10.6 seconds, with Morrow and Agostini posting strong 10.9 and 10.5 times.
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Berkeley
Calif
Manhattan College
Ken Bantam
Bantam
N.C.A.A
Parry O’brien
Dave Sime
Duke
Cary Middlecoff Tops Pro Tour Earnings Milestone
Cary Middlecoff becomes the first golfer to exceed ten thousand dollars in pro tour earnings in 195. This marks a landmark payday for the leading figure in professional golf as season prizes push past new financial heights.
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Cary Middlecoff
Beckenham Kent Lawn Finals Feature Giammalva and Anderson
Sammy Giammalva of Houston defeated Hugh Stewart to reach the Kent Lawn Tennis final at Beckenham while Australia’s Mal Anderson upset Ken Rosewall in the other semifinal. The June 16 event showcased two rising stars from the United States and Australia in England.
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England
Sammy Giammalva
Houston
Tex
Mal Anderson
Australia
Giammalva
America
Hugh Stewart
Pasadena
Calif
Anderson
Ken Rosewall
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Trumpet
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Wray Davis
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Colleen Miller
George Dolenz
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