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Newspaper
Waco Tribune Herald
Location
Waco, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
15
After decades on the links Ben Hogan failed to close on the 17th green missing a short putt that cost him a chance at a fifth U S Open title. Cary Middlecoff captured the championship with a clutch two-foot putt on No 1 and held off Julius Boros and Hogan in a tense 38 hole final.
Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian dominates the NCAA 100 final to reclaim global sprint prestige after a prior Duke loss to Dave Sime of the cannonball era. Sime had edged him at Drake Relays, the lone defeat in years.
The Abilene sprinter, Bobby Morrow, dodges an early challenge by slart as he wins again in a tense race. Both athletes claim a victory apiece and eye the National AAU trials in Los Angeles next Saturday. The Olympic Games in Melbourne loom as the ultimate test.
The Texas League vote to split the season failed 4-3 with Victoria Lubbock and Port Arthur supporting it while Beaumont was ineligible due to front office money troubles. Exporters owner Ford Garrison expects the team to fold or move to Texas City as Beaumont braces for baseball loss amid a mosquito problem and local apathy.
In Los Angeles at the Interservice Track meet Lou Jones of the Army clocked 43.7 to win the 400 meters, tying the fastest U S time. Duke coach Red Lewis doubts Dave Sime can try for the Olympic 200 after a groin injury.
Amie Sowell of Pittsburgh races Lang Stanley of San Jose State to a new American record 1:46.7 in the 1500 meters at Berkeley. Bobby Morrow of Abilene Christian sweeps the 100 and 200 with fast times, while UCLA edges Southern California for the team title.
Charley Grimm resigned as Milwaukee Braves manager and was replaced by Fred Haney who will lead the club for the remainder of the season. Grimm cited his offer for personnel director as a factor and Milwaukee slid from first to fifth after a 3 2 defeat at Brooklyn amid a 12th loss in 17 games.
Needles rallied from last place to win the 88th Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park before 32,441 fans. Career Boy pressed the favorite late, edging Fabius for second while Fabius held third. Needles earned $83,600 from a $119,650 purse, boosting career earnings to $570,635.
Cary Middlecoff captured the U S Open with a final 281 at Oak Hill delivering a one stroke victory over Ben Hogan and Julius Boros. Hogan faltered on the 17th and 18th holes and Boros missed a key birdie at the final hole as 13 914 spectators watched the tense finish. Middlecoff totaled rounds of 71 70 70 70 70 to edge Hogan who posted 282 and Boros 282 amid a dramatic afternoon in Rochester New York.
Victoria slugger Chien Oquendo pitched Victoria to a 10 to 4 win over Whea on Saturday night. Victoria jumped to a three run lead in the first inning and never trailed. Victoria belted 14 hits as three pitchers worked for Whea.
PORT ARTHUR TEX June 16 UP Lev Spencer preserved Angie Bazydio s win with bases loaded none out in the ninth inning as the Chieftains beat the Wichita Falls Spudders 6 5. A three run eighth gave Port Arthur the lead and Howie Boles drove in three of 14 Port Arthur hits.
The Waco Pirates reshuffle the roster as they head out on a road trip. Walt DeLotelle is optioned to Grand Forks North Dakota, Jack Stonestreet is released, Clem Yaskowitz is off the active roster awaiting reassignment, and Don Becker joins the team from military service as a catcher. Manager Monty Basgall expects stronger catching with Becker and Car Bellotti at short, signaling a push to regain momentum.
Corpus Christi Clippers lose 5-4 to Abilene Blue Sox in Corpus Christi. Key players include Walker, Wegerek, Swaringen, and Muniz on both sides as Abilene tops Corpus Christi to stretch the Clippers skid to three games.
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