Golfers shine at Youttain Head CC plus pro notes from sports world
Readers get a mosaic of 1957 sports chatter from Youttain Head Country Club where Mrs Val Bristow scored an eagle on the 11th hole and others join the round. The column also surveys Johnny Neun at Sharpsburg scouting young Bluebird prospects Jim Jennings and Ray Doyle, plus quick takes on Bob Cousy, Willie Pep, Calumet Farm plans, Dick Ricketts, spitball politics, and a proposed Secretary of Sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youttain Head Country Club
Val Bristow
Wiliam Hammer
Carl Stonebraker, Jr
PHCC
Johnny Neun
New York Yankee
Sharpsburg
Bluebirds
Jim Jennings
Ray Doyle
Bob Cousy
Holy Cross
Bob
Willie Pep
Sherif Hamia
Miguel Berrios
Calumet Farm
Iron Lerge
Burleigh Grimes
Sportswritiers
Frank Leahy
Lou Little
Notable Athletes Parade Through Varied Careers and Comebacks
Long ball hitter Jimmy Thomson leaves the pro tour after a dozen lessons across Germany France and North Africa. Gene Litter wins the Tournament of Champions golf event for the third time then slides back into a slump. Erle Waite returns to The Capades in 1942 after a serious auto crash. Rey Robinson drops two advisers, retains several, including George Gainford, Harold Johnson and Joe Glaser. The Yukees announce another Dr Brown appearance. Pat Harrison of Pitt will join the Denver Bears after the term ends. Paddy Driscolls Bears welcome trio of QBs Knox Bratkowski and Ed Brown for No 1 slot. Hogan eyes fifth National Open and signs for Palm Beach Round Robin. Floyd Patterson and Cas D Amato bond over hillbilly records as Patterson trains with Hurricane Jackson for a distant match. Barney Ross nets a big movie deal for Monkey on My Back. Charley Goldman returns with Al Weill training English heavyweight Davey Rent with a beret replacing his derby. A Midtown Manhattan steak house bets a home run prize on any big league player who hits two in a park, but none have paid. The seller skating industry plans three summer films to prop up the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Thomson
Germany
France
North Africa
Gene Litter
Ben Hogan
Erle Waite
The
Capades
Rey Robinson
Vic Marselia
Ernie Breca
George Gainford
Harold Johson
Joe Glaser
Yukees
Dr. Brown
Pat Harrison
University of Pittsburgh
Denver Bears
Paddy Driscoll
Chicago Bears
Ronnie Knox
Zeke Bratkowski
Ed Brown
Palm Beach
Floyd Patterson
Cas D'Amato
Greenwood Lake
Patterson
Hurricane Jackson
Barney Ross
Charley Goldman
al Weill
Goldman
Midtown Manhattan
Clear Spring Runs Past Hancock 15-0 in Big Win
Clear Spring High defeated Hancock 15 to 0 at Fort Frederick in a commanding performance led by pitcher Tom Firey who allowed only two singles. Crilley and Moats produced three hits each as Clear Spring amassed 11 runs on the visitors. The win keeps coach Manuel’s squad undefeated ahead of Friday’s anticipated showdown with Boonsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Spring High
Trincester
Hancock
Fort Frederick
Fack Manuel
Jwish Boonshoro
Boonshoro
Clear Spring Go
Tom Firey
Firey
Tlhiree
Golden
Kerns
Clear Spring
Hanstock
Crilley
Moats
Kline
Ant Pirey
Philips, Kerna & Burnett Fitty
E Kretzer
Indians Ace Herb Score Injured By Line Drive Eye Trauma
Cleveland pursued a 2 1 victory over the Yankees as Herb Score endured a severe eye injury from a Gil McDougald line drive. Doctors expected to determine the full extent in two to three days. Score remained conscious at Lakeside Hospital and described the incident after the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indians
Cleveland
Herb Score
Strikout King
Hiss
Gil McDougald
New York Yankee
Sucre
Jane
Don Kelly
Scare
Lakeside
Yankees
McDougald
Scorr
Theo T
Tithe Bout Taking Shape For June 7 In Syracuse N Y
The International Boxing Club plans a featherweight title bout in Syracuse on June 7 between Hogan Bassey and Cherif Hamia to exclude Archie Moore, who has not replied to defend his light heavy title by July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Boxing Club
Hogan
Kid) Bassey
Cherif Hamia
Syracuse
N. Y
Archie Moore
IBC
Ruler Moore
Tony
Anthony
Archie
Germany
Moore
Harry Markson
Hans Kalbfell
Boonsboro Girls Defeat Williamsport Softball in Opener
Boonsboro High girls softball upset Williamsport High 6 to 2, ending Williamsport’s unbeaten streak in athletic contests this year. Boonsboro collected four hits in the first inning, scoring two runs, then added four more in the third to seal the win. Miller led the attack with three hits, Martin added two, and Henvell and Lowmen shared pitching duties. International League scores also noted: Montreal edged Columbus 6-5 in 13 innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport High School
Boonsboro High
Williamsport
Boonsboro
Gamre
Miller
Thhree
Martin
Calumet Horses Set to Run in Preakness
Calumet Farm plans a Kentucky Derby duo Iron Liege and Ceo Duke for the Preakness at Pimlico with 10 days to prep for the $100 000-added race. Gallant Man was reported shaken by a 30 hour train ride but trainer Johnny Nerud said he is in good health and will decide on entry. Willie Martack will ride Gen. Duke in the Preakness while Hartack backs Gen. Duke as the better colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pimlico
Calumet Farm
Tron Liege
Duke
Balore
Isville
Iron Liege
Ralph Lowe
Gallant Man
New York
Louisville
Johnny Nerud
Willie Martack
Gen. Duke
Hartack
Calumet
Jimmy Jones
Heavyweights In TV Bout Tonight in Portland
Nino Valdes the Cuban ninth ranked heavyweight faces Johnny Holman of Chicago in a nationally televised 10 round bout. Valdes aims to boost his rating and is a local favorite while both fighters predict a knockout before the planned 9 p.m. EST start on ABC TV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Nino Valdes
Johnny Holman
Chicago
Valdes
Abc-Tv
Terps Track Team Favored To Win ACC Title
Maryland’s balanced Terps look strong to defend the Atlantic Coast Conference outdoor crown at UNC as Jim Kehoe’s squad enters May 10 41. Key figures include Grim Beatty Leas Party Moore Cooke and Sey check with top relays and sprint depths. The meet features a Mile showdown between Grim and Beatty while Maryland leads in dashes mid distances and field events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
District of Columbia
University of North Carolina
Jim Kehoe
Terps
Maryland
Dave Leas
Carl Party
Perry Moora
Ed Cooke
Mel Schwartz
Fanley Trauss
Bill Wagner
Lou Sergi
D’ Leas
Bare Grim
North Carolina
Jim Beatty
Grim
Beatty
College Park
Leas
Dave Scurlock
Lens
Strauss and
Wagner
Party
Steve Scheck
Wes Baynes
Dlashes
Lee Duncan
Jimmy Starhoard
Perry
Moore
Elliott Thompson
Bobby Artz Delivers Four-Hit Victory For Williamsport
Bobby Artz pitched a four hit game guiding Williamsport to a 7 to 1 win over Smithsburg High. Artz struck out 12 and contributed a run, with Glen Mallott and Gene Mallott adding two hits each. Smithsburg managed a lone run on a ferry in the third inning as Ruths and teammates provided late support for Williamsport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Artz
Williamsport
Smittlesburg
Artz
Smitties
Smithsburg
Glen Mallottt
Ruths
Genel Mallott
Charles Setiles
G. Jamison
Wiliamsport
Glen
Gene Malcott
Rickie Starr to headline all-star grappling show at Hagerstown Armory
Promoter Kenny Ridenour has signed Rickie Starr for the May 26 feature match with Dr Terr? Graham at the Hagerstown Armory. Other bouts include Chief Big Heart vs Bobby Wallace and Roy Shire vs Great Scott, with tickets selling at the Jewel Box in Public Square. Starr, a renowned wrestler and former ballet dancer from St Louis, rose to fame after winning numerous amateur titles and pursuing boxing and gymnastics before returning to wrestling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickie Starr
Kenny Ridenour
Hagerstown Armory
Chief Big Heart
Bobby Wallace
Roy Shire
Scott
Oyama Kato
Jackie Nichols
Jewel Box
Public Square
Rom St. Louis
Local High Nines in Action Today
Two Hagerstown games pit Junior College against South High at Municipal Stadium in a 43:30 start while North High faces Frederick at City Park at 3 pm. Medels stand 6 1 Frederick, Junior Collegians 4 5, North High 7 1, with South High having defeated Junior College and losing to Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Junior College
South High
North High
Frederick
City Park
Medels
New Rookie Class D League to Replace Appalachian League
A new all-rookie Class D baseball league will begin play Sunday June 34 in Columbus Ohio. It will include teams in Kingsport Tennessee River Field West Virginia and Salem Wytheville Virginia and will carry on the defunct Appalachian League name after it disbanded following the 1955 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Kingsport
Tenn
Riverfield
W. Va
Salem and Wytheville
Basilio Seeks July Fight With Robinson in Strong Bid
Carmen Basilio, touring Oregon for exhibition appearances, aims for a July bout with Sugar Ray Robinson. Managers Lee Netro and John DeJohn push for a July Yankee Stadium clash, saying Basilio can earn up to 280000 this year and won't be dominated by Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
Walterwright
Carmen Bagilios
SugarRer Rotasan
Basilio
Lee Netro
John DeJohn
Robinson
Geng Fullmer
Oregon
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Yankee Stadium
Netro
Carmeh
John Buckley
Boston
Tony DeMarco
Walter Byars
Dosston
Fenway Park
Netra
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Petermac Street
Clear Spring High Blanks Hancock
Bowmad
Philadelphia Phillies
Ruteher Slag Lupata
Milwaukee Braves
Hank Aaron
Phils Braves
Eddie Mathews
Aaron
Ken Burkhardt
Phils
N.Y
Boonsboro Girls
Beensbors
Henvell
Lowmen
Montreal
Iuns
Richmond
Toronto
Wavana U
Rutlaie
Miami
Rechester
Larry Salmon
Nick Leras
Cooke
Penn
George Hogan
Tom Tat
Kehoe
Thompson
Eddie Lloyd
ACC
Georgetown
Army
Ivy
Arix
Rupp
Herne
Dr. Graham
Armory
Ridenour
Starr
Terry
Graham
Zamong
Richie
Mer
Wheat
Kansas
Frans
Stillman
Rickie
Fistiaba
Rocky Graviana
Arturo Godoy
Sonny Horne
Tony Janeiro
Rocky Marciano
Carmen Basilio
Sugar Ray Seon
Sinclair
Sinclair Refining Company
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