Elmer George Suspended by USAC for Black Flag Violations
Indianapolis June 16. USAC suspends driver Elmer George indefinitely for ignoring the black flag 11 times during the Langhorne 100 mile race. Henry Banks cites safety as reason. George led when flagged and later blistered hands forced relief driver Eddie Sachs to finish fifth.
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Johansson Defends Training Demeanor Ahead of Patterson Fight
GROSSINGER N Y June 16 Incensed by reports he lacks training seriousness Ingemar Johansson says he has danced only twice and appeared on two TV programs The Swedish challenger for Floyd Patterson’s world heavyweight title on June 25 in Yankee Stadium emphasizes speed and stamina with 131 rounds in training and daily roadwork despite criticism.
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Pro Golfers In Canada Open Nears 50th Renewal
Stage is set at Slesmere Golf and Country Club in Sainte Dorothée Quebec for the 50th Canadian Open June 18 to 21 with about 150 players including top U S pros and Canadian amateurs. Prizes total 27000 with 3500 to the winner plus 1000 special money for Canadians and the Rivermead Cup for the low Canadian. Major absences include Hogan Snead Palmer Littler Souchak Burke and Venturi though 20 of 26 leading money winners entered.
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Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Gary Middlecoff
Masters
Arnold Palmer
Gene Littler
Mike Souchak
Jackie Burke
Ken Venturi
RCGA
Art Wall Jr
Billy Casper
Tommy Bolt
Finsterwald
Jay Hebert
Paul Harney
Jimmy Demaret
Doug Ford
Bob Rosburg
Billy Maxwell
Julius Boros
George Bayer
Wes Ellis
Touchton Sparks Win In Sumner Junior League
Joe Touchton banged three hits as Otter Creek defeated Glenn 7 to 5 yesterday in the Summer Junior League. Hubbard and Walker homered for Glenn. Other league teams include Jasonville Clay City Staunton Fontanet Shelburn and Farmersburg.
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Jasonville
Clay City
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Fontanet
Shelburn
Farmersburg
Braves Hitting Slumps Hit Milwaukee Lead
The Braves face a tightened NL lead after being shut out for the sixth time this season, two straight losses to Los Angeles 4-0 behind Don Drysdale. Milwaukee trails San Francisco by a slim margin as the Dodgers hand the champion club another setback.
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Helmet Saved Arcaro's Life
Eddie Arcaro leaves hospital thanking the helmet that likely saved his life after a Belmont Stakes spill. The 43 year old jockey suffered a concussion a sprained neck and a shoulder blade contusion when his mount Black Hills broke a shin bone and fell at the five sixteenths pole. Lake Erie ridden by Walter Blum avoided serious injury.
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Royse Leads Indianapolis District Golf Championship Field
Jack Royse posted a one under par 69 to lead the Indianapolis District championship after the first round as 258 players competed. Dale Morey, the defending champion, shot 71 with Don Essig at 72, as the event moved to Highland and Rouse’s course with Broadmoor set for the final rounds.
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Rouse
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Dodgers star Carl Erskine ends major league career
Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine announced his retirement, saying he could no longer give 100 percent. The two no hitters, 122 wins, 78 losses, and a 3.94 lifetime ERA defined a lengthy career with the Dodgers as he seeks youth programs in New York.
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200 Golfers Enter Local Meet at Terre Haute Country Club
A large field of about 200 golfers begins play at 8:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Terre Haute. Teams, captains and dozens of players from multiple squads fill the roster as rounds proceed through the day with numerous pairings listed and starting times from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Tigers Top Hoyt Wilhelm in 6-4 Win Over Orioles
Detroit moves within a game of first after a 6-4 victory over Baltimore. Harvey Kuenn hit a seventh inning homer off the knuckleball ace to end Wilhelm's 9 game win streak. Cleveland and Washington also won in AL action.
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Washington Senators
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Harvey Kuenn
Leeth Office Equipment Extends Winning Streak
Sevent g consecutive win for Leeth Office Equipment in the Optimist League beating Local 144 by 7 to 5 yesterday. The victory follows a string of strong performances with Leeth powered by Batter lists Barton Long Hopkins Lawson Coveleskie and Grafe.
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Henson
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Marilyn Smith Ties For Seventh Position
Marilyn Smith of French Lick Ind tied for seventh at the American Women's Open Golf Championship in Minneapolis on Monday. She was one of four players sharing seventh place and earned $311.84 in prize money.
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Visking Earns Split in Doubleheader with Manor Decorators
Visking split a doubleheader with Manor Decorators of Indianapolis yesterday. Noble Rector pitched a three hit victory for Visking in the opener. Dick Hawkins had two hits. Bucky O Connor hurled a no hitter against Visking in the nightcap.
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Noble Rector
Dick Hawkins
Bucky O’connor
Sprint relay prelims paced by listed runners
The page lists a sequence of sprint relay performances with pairings and times from 8:30 to 1:31, naming athletes such as Young, Dyke, McCallister, DeLoughery, Grigsby, Zeisler, Talbot, Werneke, Owen, Lack, Eckerman, Smith, McCrea, Wolfe, Landry, Westrup, Monach, and Glasco across multiple legs and stations.
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C. Sage Dyke
R. McCallister
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J. DeLoughery
J. Adams
J. Ner. Houk
J. Grigsby
B. Rowland
D. Freming
H. Ricke
J. Gilbert
B. Fowler
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D. Westfall
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R. Adamson
L. Hughes
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P. Harms
H. Butler
R. Smith
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J. Rehorst
F. R. McCrea
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R. Wolfe
J. Timmons
L. Compton
C. McCallister
F. Landry
E. Killion
W. Yarbrough
M. Ro
Wayne Newton Plays Paris in Illiana Legion tilt
Wayne Newton American Legion visits Paris High School for a 5 45 p m start. Marshall Legion comes to town for an 8 p m game at Memorial Stadium after an undefeated high school season and a strong pitching duo led by Jim Stahl and John Bush. Wayne Newton hitters include Larry White and Bobby Lawson with several RBIs. pitching features Jozsa Marvel Motz and shifting wins 0 losses records.
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Sixteen Golfers Remain in Terre Haute Handicap Tourney
The Spring handicap tournament at the Country Club of Terre Haute leaves sixteen players after round results. Matches must be completed by Sunday June 21 per Pro Bob Schacht, with several forfeit decisions and close finishes.
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A N. Cox
John Showalter
Sa? Bennett
Clark Max Matthews
Jerry Russer
James White
Mickey Bradfield
Bill Grimes
Chuck Hutchins
Ee McQuillan
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Phil Templen
Joe Dever
Frank Doenges
Hillery Knecht
Pat Baker
Frank Anshutz
George Johnson
John Pfister
John Templeton
George Hennessey
Don Chabot
James Bopp
Marsh Hubbard
Robert Prox
Dick Ward
John Hunter
Dale Hudson
Francis Chittick
Ted Hegeman
Coca-Cola Beats Stran-Steel 5-0 in Ruth League
Oscar Huntwork pitched 12 strikeouts and contributed three hits as Coca-Cola blanked Stran-Steel 5-0 in the Babe Ruth League. Batteries listed as Huntwork and Goss with other players named in the lineup.
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Tag Team Returns to Armory with Shire Brothers
Wrestling action at the Armory features Farmer Don Marlin and Johnny Weaver against Atlanta brothers Ray and Roy Shire next Monday. The Shires drew fan backlash on May 10 for alleged villainous tactics against Weaver and Tommy O Toole. Mitsu Arakawa vs O Toole headlines the semi feature with Penny Banner and Tressa Theis opening. Banner teams with Lorraine Johnson to form women's world champion duo.
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