Kennedy Faces Challenge to Hold White Sox Third Base
Chicago White Sox third baseman Bob Kennedy and rival Dario Lodigiani contest the third base job as the Sox face exhibition games against the Cubs and travel to Amarillo. Lodigiani bats near .400 with three homers, while Kennedy, out since March 20 with a sore arm, seeks to return to his spot after a strong fielding reputation. Manager Jimmie Dykes weighs lineup options as the competition heats up in spring training.
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Bob Kennedy
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Chicago Cubs
el Paso
Lubbock
Amarillo
Chicago
Dario Lodigiani
San Francisco
Kennedy
Bob
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Lodi
Lody
North Beach
Ping Bodie
Babe Pinelli
Tony Lazzeri
Frank Crosetti
the DiMaggios
Oakland
A’s
J U Kirkman Returns to Police Desk in Amarillo
J U Kirkman has returned to duty as night desk sergeant for the Amarillo police department. A veteran officer, he began his new tour Saturday night, succeeding Murphy Hurd who moved to headquarters after Russell Gifford’s resignation. Kirkman, a former deputy under Sheriff Burwell, first joined the force July 1, 1935, and later served as a rifle and pistol expert. He was a 15 year national guardsman and resident of Amarillo since 1889.
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J. U. Kirkman
Amarillo
Kirk
Murphy Hurd
Russell
Rusty” Gifford
Kirkman
W. M. Burwell
Texas
Sports figures clash and plans stir in early April news
New York reports Leo Durocher warns Van Munro not to return, saying Next time Munro goes or I go. Oklahoma State coach Hank Iba hints a move to Iowa. George Halas Clark Shaughnessy and Ralph Jones collaborate on a book The Modern Formation. Mike Jacobs unhappy with a Chicago ending could boost Lou Nova’s June title shot. Lou Novikoff tastes tobacco and feels like a major leaguer again momentarily.
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van Munro
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Oklahoma Aggies
Iowa
George Halas
Clark Shaughnessy
Ralph Jones
Lake Forest College
Mike Jacobs
Chicago
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Lou Nova
Conn
Joe Louis
Lou Novikoff
Sports Gossip And Local Notes From A Tumultuous Era
The column collects scattered sports chatter about Nova and Baer, Joe Louis, umpire routines, Harold Parrott on Frankie Kovacs, and Kansas race results. It name checks Barry Greenberg, Frankie Frisch, Wendell Davis, Hazel Walker Crutcher, George Halas, Bernie Masterson, Eggs Manske, Carl Brumbaugh, Slip Madigan, John Kimbrough, and Dick Dashiell while noting college and pro teams and upcoming races. The tone is brisk, era-tinged sports miscellany with anecdotes and brief updates.
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Tulsa
Harold Parrott
Frankie Kovacs
Dizzy Dean
Ss. E. P
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Sasnak
Tropical
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Frankie Frisch
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Bernie Masterson
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Boston College
Slip Madigan
Los Angeles
John Kimbrough
Scranton
George Becker
Linden St
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Clair Bee
Wood finally wins Masters after years of hard luck
New York sport column credits Craig Wood with breaking his long streak of misfortune to win the Masters at Augusta. It recalls past near-misses including losses to Nelson and Shute, and Sarazen’s famous 1935 double eagle, framing Wood as the patient suitor of Lady Luck who finally smiles.
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New York
U.P
Craig Wood
Augusta
Enoch Arden
Denny Shute
St Andrews
Philadelphia
Shute
Byron Nelson
Nelson
Wood
Johnny Golden
Paul Bunyan
Luck
Augusta National
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Percentage Bad But Play Good Percentage Bad But Play Good
The Reds trail by record in Grapefruit League play but show strong form for opening NL season. Derringer returns with six hit allowed in three innings as Lombardi bats well, while the Tigers slide into the Grapefruit cellar after a down week. The Yankees lead spring results with 22–5, and several clubs pile up wins against minor leaguers.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yankees
Fort Worth Snipe Regatta Proves Successful Debut
The Lake Worth Sailing Club’s first annual snipe regatta drew twenty eight boats in Fort Worth on April 7. J. T. Hayward from Sequoyvah Yacht Club Tulsa won top honors with R. L. Gozzoldi of Dallas Corinthian Club second, and Dr. Hub Isaacks of Fort Worth third, signaling plans for next year.
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Lake Worth Sailing Club
J. T. Hayward
Sequoyvah Yacht Club
Tulsa
R. L. Gozzoldi
Dallas Corinthian Club
Hub Isaacks
Southwest
Pickering Family Sings Tonight at Bethel Missionary Church
The Pickering Family entertainers perform a concert at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church on Sixth Avenue and North Taylor Street at 8 pm. Performers include Mr and Mrs John M Pickering and their children Billy 13 and Johnny 7 with J W Elliott on bass and Dee Dooley on piano. A small admission is charged with proceeds to benefit the Amarillo Community Singers song book fund.
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Pickering
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Sixth Avenue
North Taylor Street
John M. Pickering
Billy
Johnny
J. W. Elliott
Dee Dooley
Amarillo
Roller Skating Class Opens at Amarillo High School
Amarillo High School hosts a roller skating class as part of the physical education program this week. Special sessions are offered for beginners seeking to learn skating basics.
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Rollyer
Amarillo High School
Record Crowds Tip Ross Rogers Golf Course This Summer
More Than 100 Play Many Course Sunday reports 141 players at Ross Rogers Municipal Golf Course. Of these 141, 99 paid green fees and 42 were members. The group included 11 visitors from out of town towns Canyon Chicago LeFors and Childress.
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Canyon
Chicago
LeFors
Childress
Two Texas Courses Selected For National Open Qualifying
New York reports that the 1941 National Open to Fort Worth Texas increases district qualifiers from 25 to 27. New qualifying sites include New Orleans and San Francisco, Albany drops. Sectionals May 26 at 36 holes, yielding about 130 pros and strong amateurs to Fort Worth Colonial Club June 5-7.
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Houston
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Worcester
Mass
Asheville
Pinehurst
N. C
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Tacoma
Wash
Portland
Ore
Colonial Club
Wood's Victory Brings Big Joy at Augusta Masters
Craig Wood wins the Augusta Masters by three strokes with a final 72 to post 28 under par 264, edging P G A champion Byron Nelson. At 39 he secures a top prize long sought, backed by a masterful late surge and a Masters attendance record crowd.
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Bill Bont
Augusta
Wood
Craig Wood
Byron Nelson
U. S
Toledo
Nelson
Ben Hogan
Craig
Golf Tourney Set for July at Amarillo Country Club
The third Amarillo Country Club Invitation Golf Tournament runs July 31 to August 3. Reynolds Smith, a Walker Cup veteran from Dallas, is favored to defend his title, which he has won twice. The club also hosts the Texas PGA cup matches in June 1922 bringing top pros and amateurs to Amarillo.
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Amarillo Country Club
Reynolds Smith
Dallas
Amarillo
Future of Pro Grid In Hands of Layden
Robert Kennedy reports from Chicago that Elmer Layden, 37, now holds sweeping authority as commissioner and president of the National Grid League. Owners signed him for 20,000 yearly with near unlimited powers, plus similar moves by Dixie and American Association. Layden wasted no time, presiding over a nine and a half hour schedule meeting. He vowed not to reform but to wield a nightstick. penalties can reach 25,000. His duties include drafting schedules, assigning officials, approving contracts, handling revenues, and settling inter-club disputes. Yellowstone Park officials are Preparing for a record visitor total in 1941.
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Chicago
Elmer Layden
K. M. Land
Layden
National Grid League
Dixie
American Association
Notre Dame
Louis Musto title bout eyed by promoter Mike Jacobs
Mike Jacobs, promoter for Joe Louis and Tony Musto, warned in St. Louis that Louis may face trouble from the shorter challenger. Musto, a Chicago heavyweight, completed four rounds of sparring while Louis did three as both wrapped up training for a 15 round scheduled title fight. A capacity crowd is expected at Bargain Basement prices from 1.25 to 6.00.
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ST. Louis
U.P
Mike Jacobs
New York
Points West
Joe Louis
Tony Musto
Jacobs
Musto
Chicago
Louis
DeGrassis Return Home From Valley Trip
Postmaster and Mrs. W. D. De Grassi have returned from a trip to the Rio Grande Valley. They attended a postmasters convention in McAllen and visited friends during the visit.
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W. D. de Grassi
Rio Grande Valley
Postmasters
McAllen
Masters Leader Craig Wood Sets Pace At Augusta
Craig Wood shot a 72 in the final round to finish 72 holes at 280, leading Byrot Nelson by three strokes at the Masters in Augusta, Ga. The event included aviation notes on other sports and notable results from across the country, detailing finishes and records.
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Associated Press
Augusta
Craig Wood
Byrot Nelson
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