Sarazen Favored In Masters Field As Practice Scores Impress
Gene Sarazen led the Masters contenders with four sub par rounds totaling 17 under par after practice. Bobby Jones was 6-1 favorite with Sarazen at 7-1 as the field of 66 golfers prepared for the tournament at Augusta National.
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BOWING Tonight's Games Major League Clash
Cockrell Lokey faces Borden's Creamery in the main event while Terry's Cafe meets E. B. Meyer in a secondary bout. Cited matchups highlight local talent in a bowling program.
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Center Jump Likely Abolished At Meet In Chicago
Chicago April 3. Basketball coaches from across the country discussed rules changes at the annual meeting of the National Basketball Coaches Association. The center jump may be banned except at period starts to speed play and curb height advantages while a 12 foot basket and larger hoop are proposed to raise scoring and audience appeal.
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Wrestling legend Gama to visit India to lure famed rival
United Press reports Mons Jacques Curley plans an India voyage to bring back wrestling great Gama, once a dominant force in the ring. The 1910 star, famed for toppled foes in seconds, impressed onlookers with a water buffalo demonstration as Curley recalled his prime.
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Exhibition Schedule May Be Disastrous for Giant Nine
In New York coverage notes Glenn Cunningham wins two events at the Knights of Columbus indoor meet while Sally Rand fans him. The Giants face a long exhibition tour across eight states, shaping up under Bill Terry with Bartell and Jackson in new roles and a veteran pitching staff as they prepare for a pennant race.
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Pirates Add Right-Handed Arms to 1959 Roster
Beaats Stella Pirates acquire Allyn Stout traded from the Reds and Clyde Calveman bought from Montreal as key pitching additions. Gus Mancuso leads a capable catching staff with veteran right handers guiding the young staff.
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Trio of early favorites out in North and South Amateur
In Pinehurst North Carolina April 3 4 the North and South Amateur reduces three top seeds Dick Chapman Jack Ryerson and M Pierpont Warner from the field with losses to Johnny Johnson Howard Tryon and R P Davidson respectively. Dunlap defeats Coker and Lenehan beats Lowery as title defense continues.
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Seeded Favorites in Tennis Advance at River Oaks
Seeded favorites in the Fifth Annual Tennis Tournament at River Oaks Country Club in Houston moved into the next round as play continued, advancing behind strong performances on April 3.
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Training Camp Notes Highlight Early Spring Baseball Movements
Multiple city briefs cover players and teams. Clydell Castleman emerges as a promising Giants starter alongside the big four. Dazzy Vance attempts a Dodgers comeback in Florida. Wayne Osbourne debuts for the Pirates in Galveston. Tulsa tops Dallas in a late comeback. Houston Buffs beat Grand Priz ers. Jack Mealey fields two Buccaneers squads facing White Sox and Pirates in Galveston.
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Braddock and Baer Are Top Heavyweight Talks in New York
James J. Braddock emerged as the leading contender for a June title fight at Madison Square Garden. Baer refused to meet him and the New York commission set an April 16 deadline to finalize outdoor dates. The Garden seeks an arrangement while the commission blocks dates for other bouts.
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Rangers Shift Polo Lineups In Intercity Match
Texas Rangers alter their polo positions for the game against California in the intersectional high goal tournament at Golden Gate Park. Cecil Smith moves to No. 2 opposite Eric Pedley as Rube Williams Gil Gilmore and Tom Mather fill the Texan lineup. Pedley leads California with four goals in an 8-7 opening win.
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