Golf Is a Simple Game Says Byron Nelson
New York columnist Grantland Rice reports an interview with Byron Nelson who argues golf should be simple and controlled by the hands and clubhead. Nelson disputes wrist cocking and Bobby Jones's advice, stressing relaxation, consistent swing, and single focused shot execution.
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Yankees and Athletics win in tight American League action
New York defeats St Louis 7 2 behind Atley Donald's strong six innings as Johnny Lindell and Nick Etten drive offense. Philadelphia tops Cleveland 7 3 with Siebert's inside park homer accounting for the winning runs. Red Sox beat White Sox 4 3 extending their streak to eight. Washington beats Detroit 4 1 as Niggeling earns his sixth win.
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Haegg Beaten by Anderson in Stockholm 1500 Meter Clash
Arne Anderson defeated Gunder Haegg in the 1500 meters at Stockholm Stadium in 3 48.8 to 3 50.2. Anderson, world record holder at 3 45, surged past Haegg who led early amid muggy weather. Haegg also set a two mile world record in his season debut.
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Indians Buy Myril Hoag From White Sox
The Cleveland Indians acquired eight handed outfielder Myril Hoag, 35, from the Chicago White Sox. Hoag broke into the American League in 1931 with the New York Yankees. Indians also announced Hal Kleine, a young right hander, was sent to Baltimore under a 24 hour recall option.
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Landis Sets July 11 Meeting On Night Games For MLB
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis announced a joint major league meeting for July 11 at the Schenley Hotel in Pittsburgh. The Cardinals propose night games for remaining 1944 schedules excluding Sundays, while the White Sox seek more night games. Other topics include free agents and player contracts.
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West Texas State Texas Tech to Meet at Butler Field Oct 27
West Texas State Buffaloes and Texas Tech Red Raiders will clash at Butler Field in Amarillo on Friday night October 27 sponsored by the Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce. It will be the first college game in Amarillo since 1941.
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Minnesota Golfer Captures National Intercollegiate Title
Toledo reports medical student Louis Lick from Minnesota won the National Intercollegiate Golf Tourney at Inverness Club. He defeated James Jenswold, Michigan Big Ten champion, by one up finishing five over par with birdies on the ninth and 12th holes for a 76.
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Twilight Tear wins Princess Doreen Stakes at Arlington Park
Twilight Tear the Calumet Farm owned filly clinched her eighth straight victory by winning the $10,000 Added Princess Doreen Stakes at Arlington Park.
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Scott Retains Texas Heavyweight Title in 15 Round Win
Buddy Scott of Tampa defeats Dallas challenger Jack Marshall in a 15 round bout to keep the Texas heavyweight championship. The decisive victory confirms Scott as the reigning titleholder.
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Two German Trawlers Sunk Near Channel Islands by Allied Warships
The Canadian destroyer Huron and the British destroyer Eskimo sank two of three armed German trawlers off the Channel Islands early today and damaged a third, as Allied naval forces continued to defeat any seaborne threat to invasion operations.
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Berg Revolta Lead In Pro Women Division At Chicago Victory
Johnny Revolta shot 67 to lead the pro division with Patty Berg of the Marines posting 79 for a combined 146 in the pro women feature. Chick Harbert and Chick Evans led the pro senior with 143 while Sam Byrd and Bob Cochran headed the pro amateur at 138. Best rounds included Revolta 61 and Cochran 68 among others.
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Texans Lose and Win in College Net Meet at Northwestern
In Evanston Illinois on June 28 Charlie Sampson of Notre Dame defeated Howard McCall of Georgia Tech 6-2 6-3 to reach the NCAA tournament semi finals where he will face Harry Likas who beat Nick Buzelich of Pepperdine 6-2 6-1. Joe Willett of Texas defeated John Hickman 6-4 6-3 to stay in contention. Hickman and Felix Kelley of Texas advanced in doubles by default over John Filer and Erwin Schulze of Depauw.
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AGA Event Open to All at Amarillo Country Club
The Amarillo Golf Association invites all linksmen to the Best Ball Foursome Matches tomorrow afternoon at the Amarillo Country Club. Entry is 50 cents with a 50 cent green fee for non members. Prizes go to the three low foursomes with a 50 30 20 percent split in War Stamps. Register by 4 30 and drawing at 5 00. Fifty percent of handicap allowed based on last ten scores.
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Annual Amarillo Country Club championship finals
Amarillo Country Club hosts the annual championship with best ball foursome and match play finals as part of the Amarillo Golf Association events at the club through June 30 and into July 6. The Ross Rogers Course hosts the July 24 handicap tournament for Amarillo Municipal Golfers. Dutch Dinner team matches and 54 hole medal play by Livic are noted.
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