Western Open leads with two players tied for first
At Detroit on June 29 the Western Open shows a tight race for the $5,000 top prize with Billy Maxwell of Odessa Texas and Gene Littler of Singing Hills California sharing the lead after 36 holes. Maxwell 66 70 Littler 69 67 both 136 with many pros within four strokes of the leaders.
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Alice Bauer Learns To Think In Open Golf Showdown
MAMARONECK N Y June 29 In the National Women's Open at Winged Foot Alice Bauer leads with a one under par 145 after 36 holes claiming a three stroke edge. Her sister Marlene trails eight back after an 81 and a 153 total as Betsy Rawls Betty Jameson Betty Dodd and Betty Hicks contest the final rounds.
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Betty Hicks
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Miss Jameson
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Monza 500: 12 Drivers Ready for Fastest Race in 20 Years
Nine American speedsters and three British pilots prepared for the Monza International 500 in Italy. Tony Bettenhausen led qualifying at over 177 mph in the Novi Special, with several others exceeding 170 mph. British Jaguars trailed with speeds around 150 mph as La Mans finishers seek a strong showing.
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Tony Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Ill
Jimmy Bryan
Phoenix
Ariz
Pat O’connor
North Vernon
Ind
Bob Veith
Oakland
Calif
Eddie Sachs
Allentown
Andy Linden
Speedway
Johnny Parsons
van Nuys
Paul Russo
St. Louis
Ray Crawford
Pasadena
Troy Ruttman
Lynwood
Ecurie Ecosse
Mantle Creates Fund To Fight Hodgkins Disease
Mickey Mantle launches the Mickey Mantle Fund for Hodgkins disease research after his father died from the illness. A $5,000 inaugural gift from Cardinal Spellman and a star-studded honorary committee including Ford Frick Ted Williams Willie Mays and Stan Musial backs the effort. Mantle says the memorial honors his dad and aids patients and research.
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Willie Mays
Yogi Berra
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Pee Wee Reese
Ed Mathews
Ernie Banks
Eddie Yost
George Kell
Stan Musial
Robin Roberts
Bob Friend
Billy Pierce
Harvey Kuenn
Billy Martin
Herb Score
Golfing. Two golfer classes and a student of the swing
The article divides golfers into two groups: those who play mainly for fun and those who study the game to improve. It highlights Don Finsterwald as an example of patient method study, noting his swing changes and the likelihood of top titles within the next year or two.
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Don Finsterwald
Kramer Tabbed Best Of World's Tennis Stars
Wimbledon official selects Jack Kramer as the best among the world’s tennis greats. Umpire chief Bob Warnock praises Kramer’s court manners and flowing forehand drive, noting his career longevity and style.
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Wimbledon
England
Jack Kramer
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Chandler Signs 1957 Giants Pact After Punting Record
New York June 29. Don Chandler the 205 pound halfback and top punter signed his 1957 contract with the New York Giants. He ranked fourth in the NFL last season with 41.9 yard punting on 59 attempts.
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Don Chandler
New York Giants
Chandler
Veteran backs sign with Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Wisconsin June 29 veteran halfbacks Joe Johnson and Bill Roberts have signed with the NFL team the Green Bay Packers.
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Joe Johnson
Bill Roberts
Green Bay Packers
National Football League
Ruth, Coca-Cola top Eastern Express 10 to 3 in Ruth League
Babe Ruth, Cottrell, and Wolfe led Coca-Cola with two hits each, including a double for Cottrell and two baggers for Wolfe. Eastern Express's Motz hit a triple and a double, while DeLoach and Fagg added a double and two singles. Batteries credited to Cottrell Surber Motz Cress and Phillips.
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RHE
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Mantle’s Greatness Grows as Yankees Lead
Walter L Johns notes Mickey Mantle’s rapid rise from Joplin to Yankee star and his all around prowess. He highlights Mantle’s switch hitting, near .400 batting prospects, offensive power nearing 200 home runs, defensive speed, and potential record pay as he may become the game’s top all around player.
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Yankees
Mickey
Joplin
Mantle
Babe Ruth
Joe DiMaggio
Mantie
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Chicago
Cleveland
Mick
Busso Eyes Brown After Unranked Win in NYC Rings
Johnny Busso, unranked, defeated Larry Boardman by unanimous decision in a 10 round nationally televised bout in Mechanics Building. Busso’s manager Nunzio De Lucia said the goal is rankings first, then a shot at lightweight champion Joe Brown. Boardman entered as slight favorite before Busso dropped him twice and won the decision.
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Johnny Busso
Joe Brown
Larry Boardman
Busso
Nunzio de Lucia
Astoria
N. Y
Boardman
Mechanics Building
Brown
de Lucia
Patterson Rademacher Title Bout Vetoed in Grand Rapids
The National Boxing Association vetoed a heavyweight championship bout between Floyd Patterson and Pete Rademacher in Grand Rapids Michigan, citing Rademacher lack of sufficient experience to qualify for the match.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
National Boxing Assn
Floyd Patterson
Pete Rademacher
Fearless Fraley notes scuffle over Babe Didriksen rival
Oscar Fraley reports at Mamaroneck about the U S Womens Open with George Zaharias praising Babe Didriksons legend while arguing Wiffi Smith may surpass her. Ed Carter faces a $200000 offer to allow gallery activity during play. Peggy Kirk dislocates a rib after leaping from bed to watch rounds. Patty Berg battles travel quirks and a broken window episode. Betty Jameson recalls Jackie Pung tale of tour life.
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Little League Scores Notable Wins at Park
Little League Leeth Office Equipment collected 10 hits to beat Visking 10 to 2 yesterday. Allis-Chalmers defeated the Elks Club 10 to 6, while Ranes-O'Daniel edged Nichols Loan 9 to 8 at Little League Park.
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Bill Bolton Named New Coach for Linton-Stockton
LINTON Ind June 29 William Doc Bolton of Sullivan is named football coach for Linton-Stockton high school succeeding Dale Scrivnor who left for Salem high school. Bolton previously served three years as assistant at Sullivan and coached at Hanover Wabash colleges and Wave land.
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William “Doc” Bolton
Sullivan
Linton-Stockton High School
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Dale Scrivnor
Salem High School
Sullivan High School
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Hollywood Stars Sign Chet Brewer As Coach
Hollywood California June 29 Chet Brewer the first Negro to manage a team in organized baseball has been signed as a coach by the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League He piloted Porterville in 1952 in the Southwest International League.
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Chet Brewer
Porterville
Calif
Hollywood Stars
Batter and Pitcher pairings highlight late game totals
In a box score style excerpt, teams such as Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati are listed with inning by inning runs. Names like Moss, Lopez, Cardwell, Hacker, Morehead, Lopata appear among pitcher and batter references, with final tallies showing varied rally outcomes.
Crowe and Bell React as NL All-Star Drop Stirs No Pout
Cincinnati stars George Crowe and Gus Bell, left off the National League All-Star squad by a special ruling, each hit a homer in Cincinnati's 7 1 victory over Philadelphia Friday night. Crowe belted his 14th homer with two on and Bell homered for his eighth with the bases empty.
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Yanks Praise Shantz Strength in Pitching Revival
The Yankees credit Bobby Shantz for lifting the staff as Casey Stengel relies on his four-man rotation. Shantz improved to 8-2 after a slow prior season, while Whitey Ford heals, and the club awaits bigger hits from Berra Mantle and the lineup as a whole to surge in the pennant race.
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