Wehmeier Aims to Break Gopher Ball Mark for Reds
Reds pitcher Herman Wehmeier, amid a rough start, has allowed 12 home runs this season, leading majors in this unwanted category. AP stats show NL and AL leaders in homers allowed, with Cleveland’s Early Winn and Mike Garcia among noted pitchers.
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Garcia
Record-setting British Amateur Golf Championship flashback
Gayle Talbot recalls Law on Little and a stunning 1960 victory at Prestwick. The West Coast golfer surged to a 13 & 12 win over Jim Wallace, after opening nine holes in 33 and amassing 62 for 28. The tale captures a storied era and one of golf's most partisan finishes.
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Outdoor wrestling opener draws 1200 fans amid rough action
About 1,200 spectators packed the Airport Speedway for the first outdoor show of the season despite a heavy early rain. The main event pitted the Golden Terror against Rocca as Referee Harry Smith halted illegal holds and awarded the match to Rocca after repeated roughhouse.
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Pirates May Likely End Season With Modern Losing Record
Pittsburgh's 7-2 loss to Cincinnati amid a 32-loss pace signals a potential modern low in the National League. The Pirates trail badly and could finish the year with about 28 wins as divisions drift, while Willie Mays heads to Army duty and other NL results unfold.
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Outdoor wrestling season opens to mixed crowds
The outdoor wrestling season began with a strong turnout and a mixed reaction from the crowd as announcers praised a swift start. Spectators booed a key figure throughout the event, yet the opening night showed promise for the season ahead.
Chapman Upset in British Amateur Golf Championship
Chapman from Scotland, defending champion Dick Chapman, fell in the British Amateur Championship in a morning upset. U S contenders Billy Maxwell and Frank Stranahan advanced into the sixth round while other Americans McHale Strafaci and Ward won. Major David Blair defeated 41 year old socialite from Pinehurst to end Chapman's run.
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Harvie Ward
Jack Penrose
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N.C
David Blair
Donalds 1 Hit Shuts Down Berryville in 3 2 Plumly Win
Jesse Donald pitched a one hit game for Plumly as they beat Berryville Republic 3 2 at Senseney Park. D Fahnestock's RBI single gave Plumly the lead in the fifth and R Haymaker T Clevenger each had two hits for Plumly while Berryville managed only a fifth inning single.
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Six Former Champs In Virginia Tourney
Six former champions lead the field for the 14th annual Ken ridge invitation golf tournament at Farmington County Club Charlottesville with qualifying round starting tomorrow. Match play begins Saturday with two 18 hole rounds and Sunday the final rounds. Defending champion Raymond Buddy Loving is among the entrants.
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Doubtful Start For Top Contender With Back Injury
The favored player, viewed as the man to beat, is uncertain to play due to an injured back. Coaches weigh his status as training and evaluation continue ahead of the event.
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