Go Old Hitters Time by Art Krenz
GO OLD HITTERS TIME BY ART KRENZ. Major league batsmen open the season with a slugging spree as both leagues chase the all-time home run mark of 892 set in 1930. National and American leagues show strong early totals, with estimates that the new record may rise as warm weather brings higher averages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Symphony of
Swat
John Heydler
Giants
Heydler
Cubs
Cardinals
Pirates
Bob Grove's Arm Is Perking Up For Red Sox Return
Worcester, April 24. Robert Grove, the ailing lefty pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, tested his arm in an exhibition against Holy Cross, pitching five innings in a 6-2 win. He gave up four hits, including a homer by Ed Moriarty, struck out four, walked one, and hit none else.
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Worcester
Mass
Robert Moses Grove
Boston Red Sox
Holy Cross College
Sox
Ed Moriarty
Fight Results From Associated Press Boxing Card
The list reports multiple bouts with winners and locations including Maxie Ros enbloom and Al Gainer in New Haven ending in a draw. Petey Hayes outpoints Johny Farr in New York. Leo Rodak defeats Eddie Shea in Chicago. Davey Day stops George Engle in Chicago. Buddy McArthur defeats Frankie Wine in Wheeling. Benny Erlich knocks out Eligio Vasquez in Albany. Johnny Mills stops Billy Thomas in New Orleans.
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Associated Press
New Haven
Conn
Maxie Rosenbloom
al Gainer
Drew
New York
Petey Hayes
Johny Farr
Cleveland
Chicago
Leo Rodak
Eddie Shea
Davey Day
George Engle
Plymouth
Ind
Wheeling
W. Va
Buddy McArthur
Fairmone
Frankie Wine
Butte
Mont
Miami
Fla
Bobby Sylvester
Herb Trowbridge
West Palm Beach
Albany
N. Y
Benny Erlich
Eligio Vasquez
New Orleans
Johnny Mills
Detroit
Billy Thomas
Louisville
Miss Gorczyca Seeks Third Straight City Golf Title
Fort Worth April 24 Miss Aniela Gorczyca the local golfing star meets Mrs R I Bowen in the first round of the city tournament. Gorczyca seeks a third consecutive victory as she qualified with an 88 three strokes behind medalist Mrs R E B Winger who was runner up last year.
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Fort Worth
Aniela Gorczyca
R. I. Bowen
Maverick Club News and Upcoming Contests
Wallace Duncan relays a boy reporter tone on Maverick Club happenings. Wrestling bouts headlined by Don Hill draw interest alongside music acts by Jack and George. The piece highlights Allen Early Jimmie Anderson Gabby Neville and Jack Looney with dates for a May Festival at Metro Park and a Rotary Club luncheon invite.
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Metro Park
Sanborn School
Jack Looney
Jack
Country Club Golfers Qualify for Bill Garre Trophy Meet
Country Club golfers played 18 hole qualifying rounds for the Bill Garre Trophy with 43 players vying for 32 bracket spots. John Olver posted the low score of 74 with a 3 handicap, while Don Harrington and Charles R. McAfee both shot 82 with 14 handicaps for nets of 68. Pairings for the opening round show generous handicap strokes and contenders like Grady Hazlewood, Carl Hare, and Earl Scruggs entering match play.
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Country Club
Bill Garre
Don Harrington
Charles R. McAfee
John Olver
Paul
Amarillo Country Club
Grady Hazlewood
Carl Hare
Carl Scruggs
Gross
Grady Hazlewood—gross
Carl Hare Gross
Earl Scruggs— Gross
W. W. Gibson
John Olver—gross
George May
B.J. Barfield
Gil Woods
J. L. McCormick
O'Dale Smith
Bob Underwood
P. F. Sapp
Jesse A. Rogers
J. J. Sanders
John Fullingim
C. F. Locher
Elmer Slough—gross
George Kinsey —Gross
George Blair—gross
J. Howard Paul—gross
Frank E. Edwards
Polly Parrott Gross
Alfred Griggs
Paul Gore
B. I. Barfield
Ray Bate
Frank Edwards
Earl Scruggs
George Baird
Gus Leftwich
Jesse Rogers
W. W. Kelly
Elmer Slough
George Kinsey
Sam Orr
Howard Paul
Polly Parrott
B. M. Britain
Rip Underwood
C. F. Locter
Churchill Downs Opens With Clark Handicap Featuring Derby Contenders
Churchill Downs races begin Saturday with the $2,500 added Clark handicap for three year olds and up over a mile and one sixteenth. Gallant Sir tops the weights at 126 pounds for Northway Stable, Burgoo King carries 122, and Plucky Play 120.
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Louisville
Burgoo King
Plucky Play
Gallant Sir
In Hospital, Bishop Among Wrestler Fans After Surgery
A story recalls a bishop awaiting his wife after an operation in a hospital. She awakens with a half conscious question about heaven and, recognizing him, declares there is a bishop. She adds she will be one of the wrestlers and asks to find a young wrestler with a cauliflower ear. Membership stands at 1,283.
Two 10 Stage Openings Spark Texas League Start
Opening days at Dallas and Fort Worth added sparkle to Texas League action. Dallas prepared for a crowd of fans with Civile organizations aiming to see Dallas win attendance honors against Tulsa. Charlie Barnabe would pitch for Dallas against the visitors, while Charlie Moncrief took the mound for Tulsa.
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Dallas
Fort Worth
Tulsa
Charlie Barnabe
Steers
Charlie Moncrief
Oklahoma City
Merritt Hubbell
Houston Buffs
Galveston Bucs
Wally Moses
George Payne
Buffs
John Chambers
San Antonio
Beaumont
Shelley
Vincent
Pflever
Ross
Stanton
Mazzera
Bettencourt
Padres
Vincent Mazzera
Walker Cup Golfers Granted British Ball Use by USGA
Walker Cup team gains permission to use British balls in matches after protests over USGA rule mandating American balls. Francis Oulmet named captain as organizers adjust travel and lodging, with players unhappy about boat, rooms, and allowances. USGA spending shown to dip to about $600 per man this year.
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U.S
U. S
Jacques
Caledonia
United States Cup Players Endorse Ball Choice On Ship
United States Walker Cup team aboard the Carolina at sea on April 24 welcomed the USGA decision to allow use of either American or British golf balls in matches at St Andrews. Captain Francis Ouimet said they will practice with both balls and choose by weather and wind conditions during the tourney.
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Herbert Jacques
U.S. G
America
England
Henry McLemore
United Press
Carolina
United States
United States Golf Association
St. Andrews
Francis Quimet
Boston
Ouimet
Oulmet
Bert's Tavern Faces Magnolia Petrol In Local Matchup
A late season game sees Bert's Tavern clash with Magnolia Petrol in a neighborhood rivalry. The event features a competitive tone as teams vie for bragging rights and a win in the standings.
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W. LL. Pet
Cockrell-Lokey
Cal Farley
Amarillo Laundry
Santa Fe Eeewe
Rock Island Seeewes
Bell Telephone
Public Service
Bert's Tavern Seeres
Magnolia Pet
M-System
Alamo Downs Opens with 14 000 Attendees in San Antonio
Opening day at Alamo Downs in San Antonio drew 14 000 spectators for a $400 000 inaugural program. Ridgeview captured the governors handicap in a tight finish, while longshots paid well in race four. Captain Carlton Burgess rode Easy to lead a cavalry half breed and win the 140 mile endurance event.
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San Antonio
Alamo Downs
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
K. Quin
Ridgeview
Arlington Downs
Frank Ormont
Devilish
Laredo
Carlton Burgess
Lady Cray
Grayson Lubbock
Ray Sievers
Tex
Port McIntosh
East
Carleton Burgess
Col Winn Sees 75 000 At Derby Crowd At Louisville
Col Matt Winn president of the American Turf Association forecasts a Derby crowd of about 75 000 in Louisville and a large field of as many as 20 starters. He notes he has seen every Kentucky Derby since 1875 from his father's grocery wagon.
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French Lick Springs
Ind
Matt Winn
American Turf Association
Churchill Downs
Louisaville
Winn
Wrestling Results From Across The Nation
Wrestlers across cities including Kansas City Topeka Dallas and New York show mixed results. Notable bouts feature Sol Stage throwing Nanjoo Singh Paul Harper and George Keverly with several draws and mixed wins between fighters like Whitey He witt Joe Mullens and Bam Lethers.
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My United Arena
Kansas City
Sol Stage
Topeka
Kan
Nanjoo Singh
Mysore
India
Dallas
Tex
Whitey Hewitt
Memphis
Paul Harper
Houston
Joe Mullens
Faerl Smith
Fort Worth
Nick Eliteh
Syracuse
N. Y
Joe Devito
Lous
the Big Bad Wolf
George Keverly
Hollywood
Glen Wade
Winaide
Neb
Drew
Bam Lethers
den Moines
New York
Herman Hickman
Tennessee
Tony Moretii
Italy
Fenton to Face Hill in Armory Wrestling Showdown
Fenton plans a bold win over Hill at the National Guard Armory Thursday night as Rod Pen and Don Hill prepare to wrestle in the event. The match is not part of the middleweight tournament with Dutch Mantell staging the cards. Fenton vows to forget tournament worries and beat Hill at all costs alongside Billy Mallay and Dan Carver in the semi finals. Tickets are available at City Drug Store on Polk Street.
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Nation Guard Armory
Rod Pen
Don Hill
Fenton
Dutch Mantell
Stagin
Penton
Billy Mallay
Dan Carver
and City Drug Store
Polk Street
Kiwanians hear bird lore from famed naturalist in lunch talk
Charien Bowms Hutchins of Colorado Springs, known as The Bird Man, spoke to the Kiwanis Club about Texas birds and global varieties. He demonstrated bird song imitations as members applauded while Hugo Loewenstern led the finance committee. Gov. Troy of Alaska has directed distribution of 40,000 pounds of reindeer meat for relief.
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Casey Stengel
Brooklyn
Boston
Maranville
Marty McManus
Klein
Davis
Phillies
Cinccinnati
Texas
Kiwani Club
Charien Bowms Hutchins
Colorado Springs
United States
Mr Hutching
Schoo
J. W. ‘Troy
Alaska
Territory
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Tove
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Special Service Bureau
Eighth Ave
New York City
Bob Grove
Miss Gorczyca
Telle
Maverick Club
Wallace Duncan
Jerry Malin
George
Maverick
Carl Clifft
River Road
Allen Early
Wonder Boy
Jimmie Anderson
Mr. Early
Jimmie
Gabby Neville
Mr. Galloway
George Willigham
Jack Dempsey
Rotary Club
Mr. Chansler Weymouth
Charles Bowman Hutchins
Galloway
L. A. Swann
R. E. Collier
Wade Holman
R. H. Kelly
E. L. Roberts
T. B. Mathews
Dinney Moore
Harvey Allen
J. R. Tolbert
Ef, D. Lamb
John Fain
I. H. Davies
C. S. Makeig
Dallas and
Stuart Cameron
Francis Oulmet
Max Marston
Philadelphia
Russell Middleton
Certified Public Accountant
Oliver Eakle Bidg
Bert's Tavern
Magnolia Petroleum
Draper
Richey
Allen
Coldwell See
Ayers
Wallace
W. Public Service Smith
Colvin Ee
Blackburnel
Rock Island Davis
Conway
Chautten Shee
Neely Seeder
Spann Tae
Petroleum
Magnolia Gilliam
Landrum
Leftwich Ween Seer
Knupp
By Alan Gould
John Arnold Heydler
Radio City
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Warneke
Paul Waner
Pie Traynor
Martin
Medwick
Travis Jackson
Chuck Klein
Stainback
Aggies
Wildcats
College Station
Texas A. & M
Abilene Christian College
Herring
Henderson
Henderson Oilers
Eldorado
Cruse
North Carolina
Lee
Harrison 8&7
Teanomakte
Automotive Electric CO
Polk ST
Col
Matt Win
Hill
Kiwanis Club
Ladier
MH. Gallé
the Plug
Het Hop
Chas. Hoppin Printing CO
Amarillo
Swank
Sport Oxfords
Blackburn Bros
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