Charlie Smith Captures Eastern Amateur Crown in Record Run
Gastonia's Charlie Smith posted a 275 to win the Eastern Amateur by seven strokes at Portsmouth, finishing with rounds of 67 68 71 69. Smith led from start to finish, not three-putting a green all tournament, and he aims for the Walker Cup team next year in Scotland. Deane Beman of Bethesda took second with 282 after rounds of 71 70 69 72 68.
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Gastonia
Smith
Halcyon
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Carolinas
Scotland
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Deane Beman
Bethesda
Beman
Jaipur Seeks 3 Year Championship With Travers Bid
Jaipur tightens grip on the 3-year-old title after winning recent races and aiming to clinch the Travers at Saratoga on August 18. Aidan and Decidedly remain contenders alongside Greek Money and Cicada as several notable stakes challenge for honors. Carry Back strengthens handicap hopes by winning the Whitney at Saratoga. Delta Judge shocks Sapling Stakes field at Monmouth, while Never Bend and Ahoy falter.
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Associated Press
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Saratoga Springs
N.Y
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Choice
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Aidan
Black Sheep
Chicago
Arlington Park
Monmouth
Travers
Decidedly
Greek Money
Cicada
Queen
Carry Back
Saratoga
Ada L. Rice
Delta Judge
Monmouth Park
Bonjour
Never Bend
Ahoy
FOP Stuns Hummer with 5-0 Upset in Church League
FOP defeated R H Hummer 5-0 as Larry Wadsworth powered the offense with a third inning homer and a fourth inning triple. Charlie Hill earned the win for FOP while Vern Clark pitched for Coca Cola in a 3-0 win over Republic Oil. Rain halted play for 15 minutes. Tonight’s schedule includes Burnt Factory vs Welltown at 7:00 p.m. and Cedar Creek vs EUB at 8:30 p.m.
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Republic Oil
Billy
Larry Wadsworth
FOP
Hummer
Gene Singhass
Richard Clark
Bud Silman
Wadsworth
FCP
Silman
Bobby Orndorff
Singhass
Ritcer
Charlie Hill
Hill
Coca - Cola
Coke
Vern Clark
Dalton Brill
Butch Jones
Tom Franklin
Don Shirley
Cedar Creek
Giardello Faces Benton in 10 Round Philadelphia Bout
Joey Giardello the fourth ranking middleweight meets 10th ranked George Benton in a scheduled 10 round bout at Convention Hall in Philadelphia. Both boxers seek a title shot after years of frustration with Giardello favored by odds.
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Philadelphia
Joey Giardello
George Benton
Convention Hall
Giardello
Princess Anne to Represent Virginia in Interstate Little League
Princess Anne will represent Virginia in the interstate Little League baseball tournament at Hagerstown Maryland starting Friday. The Tidewater champs clinched the bid with a 5-3 victory over Upper Loudoun County in the Virginia finals, with Bobby Lewis homering twice and Les Shaw adding a homer.
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Princess Anne
Virginia
Hagerstown
Tidewater
Upper Loudoun County
Kentucky
Maryland
West Virginia
Norfolk
Bobby Lewis
Lynchburg Southern
Upper Loudoun
Billy Simmons
Lewis
Les Shaw
Mike Bailey
American Hopes Dim in Davis Cup Against Mexico
Mexico leads the Davis Cup semifinal in Mexico City after a 2-1 edge from a Sunday doubles win. Rafael Osuna faces Jon Douglas as Mexico aims to clinch the tie, with Chuck McKinley set to play Antonio Palafox in the remaining singles. The U.S. hopes hinge on Douglas delivering a victory to extend the series.
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Chapultepec Sports Center
Rafael Osuna
America
Jon Douglas
United States
Uncle Sam
Osuna
Chuck McKinley
St. Ann, Mo
Antonio Palafox
Palafox
McKinley
Dennis Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
F M Girls Lose to C P Telephone ten to five
C and P Telephone Company girls defeated F and M Girls 10 to 5 at Senseny Park. Richmond opened with a 5-0 lead, adding two in the third and two more in the fourth to reach 8-1 before F&M's four-run fifth. C P added more in the sixth. Dorris Connors pitched the complete game for F&M, Pat Brown was the winner for C&P.
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C & P Telephone Company
Richmond
F&m
Senseny Park
Richmonders
C&p
Hampton Roanoke meet in best of five for Legion title
Hampton Roads Post 31 advances to face Roanoke Post 3 in a state American Legion baseball finale. Hampton beat Norfolk Post 57 11 2 in the Eastern Zone playoff second game after Norfolk won the opener 9 1 to force the double elimination tourney.
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Hampton
Hampton Roads Post
Roanoke Post
American Legion
Roanoke
Norfolk Post
Norfolk
National League Pitchers Turn In 48 Shutouts First Half
The National League pitchers combined for 48 shutouts in the first half of the season, highlighting strong mound work across teams. This tally reflects standout performances from various clubs and ace starters.
Salome High Falls 39–0 After Hitless Game
Salome High School baseball ended the season with a 39 to 0 loss to Bagdad. Bagdad collected 16 hits while Salome committed 22 errors. Salome batters failed to hit safely and all but one struck out at least once.
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Salome, Ariz
Salome High School
Bagdad
Salome
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