Air academy boost for Colorado Springs sports scene
Colorado Springs officials celebrate the approval of a 126 million air academy project. The West Point of the air will spurn a strong athletic program, potentially rivaling Army and Navy teams and boosting local business and sports interest.
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Mailbag: Former Cowboys Stars Excel In Minor Leagues
Bruce Schwartz recalls ex Cowboys Lloyd Jenney Joe Joshua and Chuck Lundgren now in pro baseball. Jenney hits .364 with Wenatchee five HRs 22 RBI Joshua .338 four HRs 33 RBI Lundgren .254 five HRs 25 RBI. Soriano recalls Jenney Joshua to Seattle roster.
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Doug Martin
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Fort Lewis
Wash
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Seattle
Lloyd Jenney
Joe Joshua
Chuck Lundgren
Jenney
Joshua
Lundgren
Wenatche
Victoria
Calgary
Sail fish victory tops weekend tales in rocky point
Saturday Mutterings highlights Mrs. Sawyer from Davis Monthan AFB catching a 150 pound nine foot sailfish on a rocky point fishing trip after a 35 minute fight. Also notes Dick Hogan’s June homer surge fifty plus, Ed Furgol’s scoring pace, Miners football pass pricing, Ben Hogan’s rough Baltusrol round, Yankees struggles, a San Francisco Pittsburgh NFL matchup, and Roger Johnson in Gallup recovery.
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Nogales
Hi Corbett
Ed Furgol
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Kidd Field
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Ben Hogan
Flowing Wells Faces Bisbee Copper Queens In Evening Softball
The Bisbee Copper Queens visit Flowing Wells Rancherettes for an 8:00 p m game at Flowing Wells Park. Queens pitcher Betty Bays faces Rancherettes hurler Phyllis Thomas. Entry is free for spectators.
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Par No Problem To Team Golfers
In Indianapolis at Highland Golf and Country Club the Western Golf association's first international meet opened with 18-hole qualifying. Twenty six of forty one two man teams were under par 70 and Henry Timbrook Jr. of San Francisco and Robert Timbrook of Columbus led with a 62 two under par.
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Robert Timbrook
Columbus
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Buckinghams Winning Form Surges For Tucson Pitching
Ralph Buckingham the Tucson southpaw dominates Bisbee Douglas 9-1 on four hits fanning nine to improve to 9-4. He earns the win while his teammates provide runs and solid defense as Tucson climbs into a sixth place tie and eyes a third straight win tonight with Don Seamans pitching.
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Cleveland
Don Jameson
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Vern Highfield
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Don Seamans
Ronnie Smith
Don Cantrell
Mexicali Dodgers Drill El Paso 9 to 1 To Close Gap
Mexicali moved within 2 games of idle Phoenix in the Arizona Texas League standings by routing El Paso 9 to 1 as Panchillo Ramirez allowed six hits for the win. Gustavo Hernandez had three of Mexicali’s 13 hits, including a seventh inning homer, while El Paso suffered injuries to Lionel Aldama.
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Powell Gains Sth Straight Knockout
San Diego heavyweight Charlie Powell scores his eighth straight KO stopping Al Spaulding of Oakland in 39 seconds of the second round in a 10 rounder. Powell, at 215 pounds, remains undefeated as Spaulding falters after a hard exchange. Attendance listed at 2,500. In the semi windup Tag Mayfield stops Willie Robinson in 1 47 of the first round.
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Hasty Road Favored In Arlington Park Handicap
Hasty Road the Preakness champion is the odds on favorite for the War ren Wright Memorial at Arlington Park a seven furlong race for 3 year olds. Thirteen entries compete with $28 875 purse and $17 350 to the winner. Owner Allie Reuben Toledo Ohio and jockey Johnny Adams ride as Hasty Road concedes eight to twelve pounds.
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Hasty Road
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Norton Sets New Record In Pentathlon
Brayton Norton of Occidental College won his fourth consecutive National AAU Pentathlon title and set an American record with 3,400 points. He led in events including broad jump, javelin, discus, 200 meters, and the 1500 meters, finishing strong in the mile. Howard Smith of USC placed second with 3,093 points and a best discus throw of 152 feet 5 inches.
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Brayton Norton
Occidental College
Bob Clark
Eureka
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Norton
Howard Smith
USC
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Robert Richards
Occidental
Patterson Field
Eddy Macon Speaks in Grid Suit Over Calgary Move
Eddy Macon testified in the Bears case against Calgary officials, signing a deposition in the $100,000 action. He stated he signed with Calgary in April while under Chicago’s option, though earlier he claimed he had withdrawn from professional football.
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Larry Siemering
Robert H. Robinett
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Ex-Tempe Star Breaks Record at Interservice Meet
CAMP LEJEUNE N C Earl Putman formerly of Arizona State College at Tempe helped the army surge ahead in the annual interservice track and field championships Putman a 300 pound shot putter heaved the 16 pound shot 54 feet 1% inches to break Otis Changlers two year old record for the air force
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Bolt ties all time mark in Insurance City Open golf
Ex club tosser Tommy Bolt fired a 60 to tie the American 18 hole record in Wethersfield Connecticut. Bolt’s 60 came during the Insurance City Open third round amid 15 000 prize money with 11 birdies and a near finish for a 59. Other 60s include Nary Brosch Kroll and Ulrich.
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Memphis
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Seixas Wins Five Set Thriller To Reach Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeats Belgium's Brichant in a five set match to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Lew Hoad also advances with a four set win over Gardnar Mulloy as both seeds move on.
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Gardnar Mulloy
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Richardson Perry Meet In NCAA Tennis Finals
SEATTLE A pair of 1953 U S Davis Cup teammates meet in the NCAA finals with Ham Richardson Tulane facing UCLA’s Bob Perry who sealed UCLA’s third straight team title by advancing in singles. Livingston’s upset of Richardson adds suspense as doubles semifinals press late.
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Bob Perry
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Southern California
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Richard Doss
Jim Read
Perry
Herschel Hyde
Jim Demas
California
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Lesser Reed Are Finalists In National Collegiate Golf
In Greensboro North Carolina Pretty Pat Lesser of Seattle University meets Nancy Reed of Pepperdine College in the 18 hole final of the 10th annual Women's National Collegiate golf tournament. Lesser defeated Barbara McIntire 4 and 3 and Reed beat Virginia Dennehy 2 and 1.
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Pat Lesser
Seattle University
Nancy Reed
Peabody College
Miss Lesser
Barbara McIntire
Toledo
Miss Reed
Virginia Dennehy
Northwestern
Seattle Lass
Starmount Forest Country Club
Despirito Boots Home Four Firsts
Salem NH racing at Rockingham Park saw Tony Despirito ride four winners to lift his season total to 168. He won on Cable Jack, Lockstitch, Aquarius and Lord Louis, plus the Chi Bu Almustafa daily double completed by Vernon Smith.
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Aquarius
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Almustafa
Vernon Smith
Bassett Wins in Madison Square Garden Bout
Percy Bassett defeated Lulu Perez by technical knockout in the 11th round at Madison Square Garden. Bassett, weighing 126 1/2 pounds to Perez 125 1/4, dominated with body hooks and right hands, cutting Perez’s left eye requiring 12 stitches. Bassett eyeing a October shot at champion Sandy Saddler and expects to fight inside if necessary.
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Sandy Saddler
Lulu Perez
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Basilio set for welter clash with Al Andrews in Syracuse
Carmen Basilio risks his top welterweight ranking tonight against Al Andrews at the War Memorial in Syracuse. Basilio, 8-5 favorite, aims to rebound after a split decision loss to Kid Gavilan, while Andrews vows to neutralize Basilio’s left hook and seeks a win over the local standout. The 10 round bout will be televised on ABC and features Andrews' noted speed and stamina.
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Arizona Horses Triumph at Ruidoso Downs
Four Arizona horses won races at Ruidoso Downs. Bold Charge, owned by J. C. Youngblood of Globe, took race four in 719.2. Just Arizona, owned by A. A. and E. T. Escobedo of Stafford, won race five in 1:11.6. Little Lolly, owned by R. H. Chappel of Phoenix, won race eight in 49.6. Guided Missile, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark of Tucson, won race ten in 1:27.2.
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South Atlantic League Scoreboard Summary
Jacksonville defeated Augusta 11 to 2 while Columbus won 7 to 0 over Columbia. Savannah edged Macon 7 to 5 as Charlotte beat Montgomery 3 to 2.
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Unheralded Golfers Reach National Collegiate Finals
Cecil Calhoun of LSU and Hillman Robbins of Memphis State advance to the 36 hole finals of the National Collegiate golf title at Brae Burn. Robbins beat Benny Castreo and A J Triggs to reach the semis while Calhoun defeated Joe Correll and Merrins to reach the final.
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Fight Results From Three Cities Reported By AP
Associated Press boxing brief lists results from New York Philadelphia Louisville and San Diego. Percy Bassett stopped Lulu Perez in New York Brooklyn 11 rounds, Sid Peaks outpointed Ponce Deleon in Louisville 10, Charlie Powell knocked out Al Spaulding in San Diego 2.
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Philadelphia
Lulu Perez
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Louisville
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Salt Lake City
San Diego
Calif
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Oakland
National League standings and results recap
Baseball briefs summarize standings for the National League with New York Brooklyn and Milwaukee in top positions. Yesterday's results feature Brooklyn over St Louis and Milwaukee over Philadelphia while Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh and New York triumphed over Chicago. Today's schedule lists six key matchups across the circuit with several doubleheaders and afternoon starts.
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