Junior Baseball Upsets Highlight Weekend Games at Giorno Park
Two upsets marked the weekend junior league action at Giorno Park. VEW defeated Ukiah Druids 3 to 1, their first loss of the season, while the Chevrons edged the Super Jets 7 to 6 for their first win. Friday featured Palace Chefs opening with two runs in the second, then Service Clubs winning 5 to 2 and VFW holding Druids to three runs in the third. Auto Dealers surged to an 8-0 first inning lead over Palace Chefs, then Chevron defense sparked a late rally in the second game, with hits and steals setting up runs through the sixth.
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Fleck Captures Open Title as Hogan Retires
Jack Fleck, a 100-1 long shot, wins the U.S. National Open in an 18 hole playoff over Ben Hogan, who then announces his retirement. Fleck cards 16 66 75 67 to prevail amid a hushed crowd, claiming $6000 and ending Hogan’s storied career.
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How They Stand ONT at PRES Pacific Coast League
The standings show San Diego leading with 47 wins and 32 losses in the Pacific Coast League, followed by Seattle 36 40 and Portland 36 41. Week results include Seattle 7-6 over San Francisco and Los Angeles 9-2 over Sacramento, with other series outcomes and upcoming matchups listed.
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$1500 Prize to Louise Suggs in Triangle Round Robin
Little Louise Suggs won first place and a $1,500 prize in the Triangle Round-Robin women's golf tourney at Grossinger New York. Suggs tied for lead with 44 points, edging Marlene Bauer and Beverly Hanson who earned 43 and 42 points respectively as Patty Berg led earlier in the final rounds.
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Cornell Wins By 21 Lengths in Intercollegiate Rowing
Syracuse reports Cornell’s new lightweight shell, led by seven sophomores and one senior, upset Pennsylvania by 21 lengths. Experts forecast a two year roost dominance and possible 1956 Olympics spot in Australia.
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Giants and Indians Slide to Fourth. Yankees Regain Lead
The Giants drop to fourth in the National League after an 8-7 loss to the Braves as Al Dark errs twice. Willard Mays sits. Rubén Gómez struggles after a five run first. The Indians fall behind the Yankees after Boston’s 11-7 win over Cleveland and Chicago’s 6-2 defeat by New York. The Yankees regain first with a seven hitter from Ed Lopat and homers by Howard, Skowron, Mantle.
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Pita Poirier Clash In Welter Fight Tonight
New York telecast features Gene Poirier of Niagara Falls and Oscar Pita of Argentina in a 10 round welterweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena. Poirier aims for fourth straight KO while Pita eyes his 42nd straight win in his second U.S. appearance.
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USC Wins NCAA Track Crown for Fourth Straight Year
USC captured its seventh straight NCAA track and field title as the championships concluded in Los Angeles. The all events sweep affirmed USC’s dominance in college track this season amid a grid of rivals and notable performances from top athletes.
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Padres Win Two Lead Pacific Coast League Race
The San Diego Padres won both ends of a doubleheader against the Oakland Oaks by scores of 7-3 and 6-1, with John Merson and Earl Rapp delivering run production and Merson belting his first homer of the year. Lefty O'Doul’s Oaks dropped two to fall further from Seattle’s pace.
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Archie Moore vs Bobo Olson at Polo Grounds preview
Historic boxer Archie Moore, 74 10.6, defends his light heavyweight title against Bobo Olson this Wednesday night at the Polo Grounds. Olson weighs about 168 pounds and Moore must shed 17 pounds to reach 175, with both sides aiming for a decisive finish around the 10th round.
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Ukiah Merchants defeat Caspar in Sunday league tilt
The Ukiah Merchants crushed Caspar Champions 17 to 0 in a Sunday league game. Charlie Meyers and teammate hitters sparked early offense with three-base hits and a triple, while Caspar failed to muster a hit. Caspar pitcher Hautilla allowed two hits. Butch Caristeant held the visitors to five hits.
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