Firing Begins Sunday for Country Club Golf Crown
Bitsy Grant of Atlanta once a dynamo in tennis now nears the end of his vigor as age and heat take their toll. The column recalls Grant’s 1933 Forest Hills feats and his long career, noting his past stamina and present frailty as he succumbs to fatigue on court.
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United Press
New York
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Florida
Bryan (Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
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Bitsy Grant
Atom
Peachtree Street
Tennyson's Brook
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Sahara
Forest Hills
Elly Vines
Vines
Beaumont Exporters Keep Texas League Lead
The Beaumont Exporters won 6-2 over San Antonio to extend their lead to seven and a half games in the Texas League standings. Oklahoma City beat Tulsa 1-0, tying the Missions for second place, while Shreveport edged Houston 5-3 in ten innings. Tonight’s schedule includes Dallas at Fort Worth, Tulsa at Oklahoma City, Beaumont at San Antonio, and Shreveport at Houston. Washington Redskins to be represented by an 80 piece marching band this fall in Indian regalia.
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Missions
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Washington Redskins
An &0-Plere
Fish Run Wild On Gulf Coast This Weekend
Reports from Port Arthur Galveston and Lake Sabine indicate strong gulf fishing with mackerel tarpon ling and kingfish plentiful. Anglers foresee good prospects as king and ling show up around 18 mile light while jetty and trap fishing offer trout redfish and tarpon catches across the coast.
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Gulf
Galveston -Pishing
San Luis Parc
Sweden Defeats Germany in Armory Wrestling Clash
Gust Johnson of Sweden dominated Count Johannes von Bromberg of Germany in two straight falls at the National Guard Armory. Johnson used power and precision to secure the victory as the German fought hard but faltered in both rounds.
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Germany
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Johannes von Bromberg
National Guard Armory
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Teuton
Louis Will Fight Four in 1939
New York reports heavyweight champion Joe Louis plans four bouts in 1939. He will box at Madison Square Garden in January and is linked with Max Baer for April on the Pacific Coast, with two outdoor New York bouts in June and September. Louis has defended his title against Schmeling Thomas Mann and Farr and remains eager for more action this year.
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Joe Louis
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Madison Square Garden
Jacoks
Max Baer
Baer
Pacific Coast
Hovis
Schmeling
Harry Thomas
Natie Mann
Tommy Farr
Flenniken Defends Amarillo Club Championship Title
Bill Flenniken defends his 1937 Amarillo Country Club off championship as qualifying rounds begin Sunday. Golfers may qualify Sunday or Monday with two days to settle each round, and finals set for next Sunday August 21. Sixteen players per flight advance, with awards for winners and runners-up.
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Amarillo
Bill Flenniken
Texas League Results Thursday in Tulsa and Beaumont
Texas League results show Tulsa tying 4 0 with Oklahoma City in nine innings as Beaumont defeats San Antonio 6 1 in a 10 inning game. Shreveport and Houston also played a 3 0 game in regulation. Fort Worth swept Dallas in a weather affected doubleheader. Standings list Beaumont leading with 74 wins and 48 losses, San Antonio 70 44, Tulsa 68 54, Oklahoma City 62 49, Shreveport 58 58, Dallas 50 54, Houston 359. Schedule notes Beaumont at San Antonio and Shreveport at Houston. West Texas-New Mexico results include Hobbs over Big Spring 18 2 and Wink over Lubbock 3 6 as Clovis beats Midland 5 4.
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Big Spring
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Wink
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Clovis
Midland
Nelson
Stuart
Warren
Soule
Beers
Ballinger
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Dutch) Harrison
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