¶ In Milan, Italy, Armando Filiput over time, by ⅜ of a second, to set a new world record of 51.9 sec. for the 440-yd. hurdles.
¶ In Paris, the U.S.'s Joe Pitman over Russia's V. Svetilko for the world lightweight weight-lifting championship. Said Joe: "That Russian was the only one I really wanted to beat." The U.S. went on to win the team title.
¶ In Fort Worth, National Amateur Golf Champion Beverly Hanson over Pro Patty Berg, 1-up, for the Texas open title.
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