Strafaci Shifts to Amateur Golf Spotlight in New York
Frank Strafaci, Brooklyn born golfer, rises in prominence after winning the North and South Amateur. He previously claimed the 1935 National Public Links title and is seen as a leading Metropolitan district contender for national play this summer. The Walker Cup team selection may bypass him despite recent success.
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Frank Strafaci
Frank
Brooklyn
Patrick Henrys
George Dunlap
Dunlap
Ray Billes
Poughkeepsie
Strafaci
Billos and
and Strafaci
Duck
Public Links
Billos
Tatler
England
Frankie
Wrestling Night Show Features International Contestants
United Press reports last night in New York Jim Londos from St. Louis pinned Jesse James from California and Dino Martinelli of Italy while Dropkick Murphy from Boston drew Kimon Kudo of Japan. In Dallas Louis Thess of St. Louis defeated Ellis Bashara and drew Tuch Metner of Sherman Texas. Camden NJ saw Orville Brown of Kansas throw Chief Sanooke of Oklahoma. Everett Marshall of Colorado defeated Wally Dusek of Nebraska in Wilmington Delaware. Robert Owen, a British reformer, began work at 20 and later ran a cotton mill at 19.
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United Press
New York
Jim Londos
St. Louis
Jesse James
California
Dino Martinelli
Italy
Dropkick Murphy
Boston
Dallas
Louis Thess
St. Loui
Rajah Ranjit
India
Tyan Managoff
Los Angeles
Tuch Metner
Sherman
Texan
Carl Davia
el Pischer
Frank Brown
Houston
Ellis Bashara
Norman
Okla
Twilight Loop Meets Sunday for Softball League
Softball teams are invited to a Sunday meeting at 1 30 PM at 615 Taylor Street to join the Twilight Softball League for this season. The C M Williams and Company athletic department will sponsor the league.
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Co. M. Williams & Company
Taylor Street
C. M. Williams & Company Athletic Department
Twilight Softball League
Twilighters
Co. M Williams & Company
Boxing Bills and Clubs Shape Local Sports Night
Local fans face six boxing duels as Amarillo College foes invade the high school armory for a set of matches. Balladers and Balladettes travel to Beaumont April 27 for junior college contests. Track and football drills fill the rest of the evening with district battles and scrimmages. Skeptical notes report baseballито Skeeter Newsome injury doubts and Connie Mack recalling Wayne Ambler to the Athletics as reserve for Ries Peters.
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Collegians
Beaumont
Norfolk
Skeeter Newsome
Connie Mack
Wayne Ambler
Philadelphia Athletics
Ries Peters
Newsome
Mack
Wally Moses
Entea
Maverick Club Announces Rookie Cards and Team Lineups
Tuesday afternoon several new rookie cards issued to Frank Smith Donald Wilson Earl Wilson Craig Ratliff Cecil Corbell Billy Robertson Bibby Bradford D W Ross George Batterton Paul Burleson Dick Gruhlkey Carlton Thompson and Clarence McClenny. Teams include Tejas Indians Mustangs Steam Rollers Panthers Cobras Huskies with listed squad leaders and players ready to play. Logs note club service station for forfeited games and Maverick Club program airtimes.
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Frank Smith
Donald Wilson
Earl Wilson
Craig Ratliff
Cecil Corbell
Billy Robertson
Bibby Bradford
D. W. Ross
George Batterton
Paul Burleson
Dick Gruhlkey
Carlton Thompson
Clarence McClenny
Tejas Indians
Ed Sharp
John Hamilton
Darwin Grier
W. C. Evans
Allen Boarts
Orvie Hamilton
Bill Bailey
Billy Smith
Ray T. Miller
Thomas Smith
Elmo Chambers
Mustangs
LeeRoy Boyter
Bud Lilley
Eddie Smith
Wesley Grier
Donnie Sharp
James Phillips
Thomas Murphy
Riley Jones
H. R. Owens
Odell Harris
Joe Whitehead
John Boarts
Floyd Johnson
Fulton Shepherd
Otis Wyatt
Roy Wallace
Reggie Hill
William Prather
Talmadge Murphy
Ladell Pugh
Lamon Fox
Dick Gruhikey
Billy Floyd
Ray Dean Floyd
John Childs
Cobras
FE. J. Counts
Aubrey Robertson
Frank Ti
Charles Gear
Fred Wilbanks
Merl Greathouse
Billy Pascoe
Rayford Reddy
Eugene Sweet
Billy Bradford
Jackie Walker
Ben Byers
Frank Hoggatt
No Whiskers Ends as LSU Track Team Shaves Beards
Baton Rouge April 2 Coach Bernie Moore orders the whiskers removed from his LSU track squad after a two week whisker marathon. He credits their spirit but says facial hair must come off to focus on improving times. Shawnee Okla Chicago White Sox manager Jim Dykes reshuffles infield after injuries. Jesse Landrum spiked Luke Appling broken leg Boze Ben Sanders benched. Smokey Joe Martin to audition at third base.
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California
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Mayo Brothers
Antumpire
United Press
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Bernie Moore
Loussiana State University
Moore
Shawnee
Okla
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Cetter
Jesse Landrum
Luke Appling
Boze Bercer
Smokey Joe Martin
Youngsters in Lead of Pack in Texas League Opener
Felix McKnight reports the Texas baseball league launches its Golden Jubilee season with an emphasis on youth across eight clubs. Tulsa Oilers and Shreveport show strong spring records, Beaumont stocks young talent, Fort Worth and Dallas add veterans, while Houston and Oklahoma City eye playoff potential as openings set for four city spots.
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Texas Baseball League
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San Antonio
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Oklahoma City
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Bruce Connatser
Tulsa Oilers
Tulsa
St. Louis Browns
Missions
Claude Jonnard
Galveston
Beaumont
New York Yankees
University of Texas, St. Louis Browns
St. Louis
Chuck
St. Louis Brownies
Houston
Boxers End In Draws And Points In Multiple Cards
United Press reports a New York double draw for Pete De Ruzzo and Bobby Pacho with Hess over Sicilla in Worcester. Newark card features Wagner over Poster and Lemieux over Reed, while Pittsburgh bouts include Fox over Trammel and Lenn knockout and Battles over Todd.
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New York
Pete de Ruzzo
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Bobby Pacho
Sacramento
Cal
Drew
Eddie Hess
Worcester
Mass
Armand Sicilla
Chicago
Newark
N. J
Joe Wagner
Lou Poster
Joe Lemieux
New Bedford
Vince Reed
Pittsburgh
Tiger Jack Fox
Tacoma
Wash
Jack Trammel
Youngstown
Emil Joseph
Carmen Notch
Freddy Lenn
Kayoed
John McCarren
Akron
George Raffa
East Liverpool
MacVerge
Bill Battles
Pretty Girl Wins AAU Swim Title
Halina Tomska, a Detroit Athletic Club swimmer and business college student, captured the national AAU title by defeating Claudia Eckert of Wilmette and setting a new national indoor record in the 100 yard freestyle with a time of 1 13.0. The 19 year old finished ahead by about a half a foot in her third national meet.
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Halina ‘Tomska
Business College
Detroit Athletic Club
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Wilmette
Til
Miss Eckert
Buchanan Grid Game Ends in 0-0 Tie
The ex-Buchanan Junior High exes faced the 1938 team on the Buchanan field but failed to score against quarterback Marvin McCuan. Final score remained 0 to 0 as Kansas City and Wichita area notes reference the St Louis Browns relocation context with Gabby Street ill.
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St. Loui Browns
Chicago Cubs
Gabby Street
Cardinal pairing shines and other notes from the circuit
SID FEDER surveys baseball chatter from New York and Texas with notes on Medwick Mize past slumps, War Admiral versus Seabiscuit, Lou Mandel mockery, Ty Cobb revival tales, Jimmy Wilson trade talk, and New Jersey boxing bids. Shreveport awaits Texas league return with parade, close of shops, and a revamped grandstand before Beaumont clash.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Cardinals
Bill Brandt
Ducky Medwick
Johnny Mize
Dixie Way
Jimmy Kitts
Athens
Texas
Rice
South Carolina
Jimmy
Seabiscuit
Lou Mandel
Frank Winchell
Tampa Terrace
Flem Fall
Fort Worth
Tex
Star Telegram
Floyd Kroh
Red Sox
Cubs
Ty Cobb
Wichita Falls
Flem
Shreveport
Texas League Baseball
Beaumont
Vitt Aims to Fuel Indians with Fighting Spirit in 1930s
Oscar Vitt, new Cleveland Indians manager, sparked a Longview Texas exhibition incident by pulling the Indians off the field against the New York Giants risking fines and forfeiture. Observers see Vitt trying to ignite team spirit and a fighting edge for a potential showdown with the Yankees. Beaumont Exporters depart for Shreveport to start Texas League season slate before returning for a second series.
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Oscar
Vitt
Indians
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Cleveland
Beaumont
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