U S Open at Cherry Hills Promises Brilliant Golf Year
The 60th U S Open unfolds June 16 18 at Cherry Hills near Denver with Ben Hogan back in form and a field including Billy Casper Jr Arnold Palmer Sam Snead Julius Boros Cary Middlecoff Rosburg Don Finsterwald Mike Souchak and Ken Venturi. Course height and rarefied air create tough conditions as the field of 2472 entrants vie for the title, with 150 starters and a strong mix of veterans and rising stars.
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Oklahoma Open sees Vossler and Goetz share first in opener
In Oklahoma City AP report the wind shifts affect round one of the Oklahoma City Open as Er wie Vossler and Bobby Goetz grab a share of the lead. The 72-hole event features top pros and amateurs with notable names like Johnny Pott and Arnold Palmer in the field.
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Nacco Beats Shives Behind No-Hit Start
Marvin Shives pitched six and one third no hit innings as Nacco tops Shives. Nacco scored all its runs in the game, securing the win behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Orioles to Hold Camp At Stadium In Haegerstown
The Baltimore Orioles sponsor the third annual tryout camp at Haegerstown Municipal Stadium from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Directors McLaughlin Youse McNeal Price lead scouts from Maryland Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia. Players will be tested in running hitting and throwing with contracts offered for promising prospects to join the Orioles farm system.
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Pony Express Beats Nacco Giants 9 6 In Opening Fray
The Pony Express edged the Nacco Giants 9 to 6 in the Fooy League opener as Steve Crist homered lead off, Randy Huntberry added a homer, and Rockey Martz launched a late shot for the winners. The nightcap saw the Yankees defeat the Sparkies 11 to 7 with a four run fourth inning rally.
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Braves Rally For Victory Over Dodgers
The Milwaukee Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7 6 after a seventh inning burst powered by Ted Schoendienst and Duke Snider homers marked by Don Drysdale struggles. Lew Burdette earned the win as San Francisco-bound storylines hovered with Salva Lewis Burdette throwing solidly before exiting.
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Belmont Stakes Set With Expanded Racing Card Saturday
Belmont Stakes weekend features a strong three year old program with Bally Ache the likely favorite to complete the Triple Crown. Other races include the Queen's Plate and Argonaut Handicap, plus several stakes at Monmouth Park and Delaware Park with top weights like Victoria Park and Cone stoga among entrants. The event will be televised by CBS with afternoon and radio coverage.
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Birds and Red Sox swing trade for Tasby Stephens
Baltimore Orioles trade outfielder Willie Tasby to Boston for veteran Gene Stephens as both clubs reassess outfield depth and pitching help. Stephens has 25 RBIs this year with a .229 average in 109 at bats. Tasby hits .212 in 85 at bats with 3 RBIs. Orioles GM Lee MacPhail seeks run production and relief help after a rough stretch, while Stephens’ arrival could address the outfield and bullpen concerns.
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Beaver Creek Hosts Scotch Two-Ball Golf Tourney
Beaver Creek Country Club to open a Scotch two-ball event for two weekends east of Hagerstown on Route 40. Chuck Adams announces a medal play format using 80 percent handicaps, with two-man teams and a combined handicap of 10 or more. Thirty-two players signed up, pro shop accepts registrations at RE 3-5138.
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Chuck) Adams
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Yesterday's Stars Ratting Drives Tigers Doubleheader Sweep
Frank Bolling of the Tigers drove in five runs with two homers and a double across a two night doubleheader, contributing to a 7-5 opener win and a 7-4 second game comeback. Bill Henry of the Reds earned a 7-4 win over the Giants, fanning Willie McCovey.
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