Demaret and Palmer in Play-Off for World Title
Jimmy Demaret and Johnny Palmer reached a playoff for the $10,000 first prize after finishing 13 under par at 275 in the 72 hole world championship. Sam Snead finished third at 277, with Cary Middlecoff and Toney Penna tied for fourth at 278. Babe Didrikson Zaharias won the women’s pro prize at 301, and Bill Campbell captured the men’s amateur crown with 290 after a 73. Grace Lenczyk won the women’s amateur title with 313.
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Yuman Takes Pistol Meet in Prescott
Norman R. Adair of Yuma Ariz wins the southwestern pistol championship in Prescott with a grand aggregate of 2554 earning a free trip to the national championships in Chicago next month. Drexel Huffman of La Tuna Tex follows with 2505 as several California and Arizona shooters claim top spots across expert and sharpshooter classes.
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Chandnois Posts 6.2 Yard Average At MSU
East Lansing Michigan August 15 Michigan State star right halfback P Lynn Chandnois has compiled a 6.2 yard carry average after gaining 1218 yards on 192 attempts in three years of varsity play.
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Gonzales Wins Casino Tourney at Newport
Richard Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles captured the Newport Casino invitation tennis crown by defeating Gardnar Mulloy of Miami 10-8 9-11 6-3 6-4 in the final. Gonzales seeks Davis Cup selection amid strong serving and placement as Mulloy eyes a doubles berth.
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Rocky Graziano vows comeback for Polo Grounds bout
Rocky Graziano prepares for a September 14 bout with Charley Fusari at the Polo Grounds. The Brooklyn-born fighter, once suspended over a bribery report and later reinstated, seeks another title shot at Jake LaMotta as he trains at Nevele Country Club after recent early wins.
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Benson Wins Southern Arizona District Girls Softball Title
Benson defeated Tucson's 22nd Street Flirts 14 to 10 to claim the district girls softball title in Benson. Dorothy Gray pitched for Benson, allowing 7 hits, as 15 errors marked the championship. Nellie Canteras was named MVP with Betty Bingham and Nellie Canteras winning top honors for averages and sportsmanship awards were also handed out.
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Doubles Finalists Triumph In Straight Sets
Earl Cochell of New York and Herb Flam of Beverly Hills defeated Felicissimo Ampon of the Philippines and Hugh Stewart of Los Angeles 7-5 7-5 6-3 to win the doubles title.
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Babbits Set For State Tournament
Babbit's of Flagstaff will represent this area in the National Softball congress state men's tournament in Phoenix Aug. 25. The club won 8-1 over Prochnow News Stand in the finals here as ten teams from Yavapai and Coconino counties competed.
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Bisbee Golfer Nets Hole-In-One
J. B. Pullen, manager of the Copper Queen branch of Phelps Dodge Corp., scored a hole in one at the Bisbee Golf Club course Saturday after playing golf only two months.
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Albert Passes 49ers To 21-10 Win Over Bills
In an All-America conference exhibition at Kezar stadium San Francisco rallied from a 10-7 halftime deficit to beat Buffalo 21-10. Frankie Albert directed the offense with a 32 yard pass to a TD and later a 45 yard pass to Len Eshmont while Eddie Carr added a 24 yard rushing score. Rex Bumgardner sparked Buffalo with a 66 yard run.
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Hardin-Simmons Cowboys Poised For Border Conference Battle
Hardin-Simmons coach Warren Woodson enters the season optimistic about a veteran lineup led by Wilton Davis and John Ford, with Pat Bailey and Bob McChesney key playmakers. The addition of freshmen could reshape the starting unit as CCS faces Texas Tech and rivals in a tougher schedule.
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Skip-A-Long Speedboat Sinks During California Regatta
In Lake Tahoe on August 15 the Skip-A-Long, Stanley Dollar’s $30,000 speedboat, sank after leaking during a regatta. Dollar steered to shore at 60 mph as three boats attempted rescue. the craft disappeared to a depth of 150 to 540 feet. Hot Metal also leaked and quit the race.
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