Potentially Greater Than Babe Zaharias Predicted In Open Lead
Wiffi Smith, called potentially greater than Babe Didrikson by Tommy Armour, enters the 12th U S Women's Open as favorite. The 20 year old from St Clair Michigan leads 98 players at Winged Foot east course with Armour praising her length and touch. Other former champions Berg Suggs Rawls and defending titleholder are viewed as longshots on a course favoring long irons and traps.
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U.P
Wiffi Smith
Tommy Armour
Babe Didriksen
St. Clair, Mich
Winged Foot
Armour
Patty Berg
Miss Berg
Louise Suggs
Betsy Rawls
Junior Baseball Scores from the League Show Big Wins
The National Bank blasts the Purple Eagles 27 to 2 while the Little Rascals beat the Aces 18 to 3 and the Reds defeat the Cardinals 15 to 5. Stewart Carey tops the Indians 16 to 10 in junior action. In the Novice League Church's sluggers win 9 to 2 over the Pirates and Printing defeats the Braves.
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Cardinals
Stewart Carey
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Lauenschlager
Mann
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ries—Boyd
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Spence
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Liney
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Eck
McCaley
Srube Church
Dunkin
J. Powell
Mars
RH E
Woodburn
Reese Ee Bees
Aves
Morton and Poore
Samuels and
Archer
Baseball scores from National League games and more
In a mixed set of box scores and standings, the script notes results from several NL games and player highlights. Key details include winning pitchers Hillman and Crone, losing pitchers Sead and Crone, and home runs by Burgess and O Connell with Burgess hitting two.
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Arroyo
Foiles
Kaiser
Hillman
Lown
Oe Neeman
Sead
Roma
Long
Ith
Moryn
New York
Cincinnati
Crone
Worthington
Katt
Westrum
Lawrence
Burgess
American League scoreless tie ends in extra innings
Kansas City and Baltimore battle to a 0-0 tie through nine with Urban taking the loss in extras as Baltimore pushes across two decisive runs. Detroit defeats Washington 7-5 in 13 innings behind a late rally and strong relief work.
Meyers Sparks Wishing Wins Double-Header
Meyers sparked Wishing to take both ends of a double-header against the Oblong Merchants last night winning 20 and 4-2. Wayne Meyers pitched a three hit shutout in the opener and added a single double and home run while playing second base in the nightcap. John Davern and Lew John also doubled for Visking. Visking meets the 7-Up Boutlers Friday at Memorial Park and heads to Decatur Saturday for two games. Decatur has 15 wins with no reversals.
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Oblong Merchants
Wayne Meyers
John Davern
Lew John
Visking
Boutlers
Memorial Park
Decatur
Fort Harrison Legion Post 40 Faces Attica in July Baseball Clash
The Fort Harrison American Legion Post 40 team meets Attica on July 20 at Lebanon as their opener in the 6th District Jr. baseball tournament. The winner advances to play Noblesville-Wayne Newton the next day, with the championship set for Sunday evening. Fort Harrison also schedules games from June 30 at Olain City through July 14 at New Goshen in a build-up to the event.
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Attica Legion
Lebanon
Noblesville-Wayne Newton
American Legion
Federal Prison
New Goshen
Forced To Retire Umpire Jim Honochick
Umpire Jim Honochick was forced to retire from a Yankees Indians game due to severe pains likely from a kidney condition. He will be sidelined for an undetermined period.
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New York
Jim Honochick
New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Honochick
Big Change in 2 All New Standard Gasolines
A bold sales push promotes two new Standard Gasolines promising more go from cars. The message emphasizes performance improvements and customer value in a concise advertising note.
Harold Johnson Tops Contender for Moore Title
New York June Harold Johnson named top contender for Archie Moore's 175 pound title in Ring Magazine after a first round KO of Clarence Hinnant on May 31. Johnson rose from fourth after campaigning for Moore's crown and strong showing. Yvon Durelle entered at No 8 as Tony Anthony fell to No 2.
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Johnson
Lgt
Ring Magazine
Archie Moore
Clarence Hinnant
Moore
Yvon Durelle
Tony Anthony
Anthony
Durelle
Alonzo Outpoints Northrup In Oakland Boxing Bout
Leo Alonzo from Manila defeated Mickey Northrup of Hollywood by points in a 10 round match in Oakland California according to the Associated Press. Alonzo wore down Northrup to earn the decision.
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Oakland
Calif
Leo Alonzo
Manila
Mickey Northrup
Hollywood
Milwaukee Braves Hold Tryout Camp In Monon
The Milwaukee Braves will run a three day try-out camp in Monon Indiana on June 27 28 and 29 under Rex Carr a longtime Braves scout. It is the first time a camp is set up in Monon and local young players with baseball ability are invited to participate.
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Monon
Ind
Milwaukee Braves
Rex Carr
Braves
Gary
Indiana
Concannon Tops Honey Creek 7-4 In Summer League
Concannon defeated Honey Creek 7-4 in a summer league game yesterday. Notable players include Selvia Henderson and J. (initials) contributing to the score as the match progressed.
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Concannon
Honey Creek
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