Exterminator the Old Bones King of American Turf
The article profiles Exterminator known as Old Bones, detailing his slow but relentless pace, clever racing instinct, and epic duels. It notes his 50 wins in 100 starts, 29 stakes, earnings of $252,996, Derby victory at 30 to 1, and multiple cup wins. Retired in 1924, he dwells at Kilmer farm with enduring fanfare at Pimlico.
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Ned Brown
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Old Bones
Exterminator
Henry McDaniel
Churchill Downs
Sun Briar
McDaniel
Willis Sharpe Kilmer
Willie Knapp
J. Cal Milam
Kilmer
Louisville
Boniface
Alfred Johnson
F. D. Knight
McGee
Remlik
Andy Schuttinger
Redskins Meet College All Stars In Preseason Classic
Washington Redskins face the College All-Stars in Evanston in the 10th annual charity game expected to draw 50,000 fans. Pro champs aim to extend their series lead. Baugh's lingering back injury adds uncertainty as Harry Stuhldreher leads a strong collegiate lineup featuring Huber Pihos Wisert Wildung Bucek Ramsey Lindskog Farris Graham Steuber Harder. Pro teams hold a 5-2-2 edge in the series.
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Ill
U.P
Washington Redskins
Chicago
Redskins
Collegians
Washington
Sammy” Baugh
Baugh
Dutch” Bergman
Harry Stuhldreher
University of Wisconsin
Stuhldreher
Notre Dame
Four Horsemen
Knute Rockne
Wisconsin
Wichita Nine Falls to Camp Campbell in Semi-Pro Tilt
Camp Campbell Kentucky rallied with four runs in the ninth inning to beat the Coleman Rangers of Wichita 6 to 4 in the National Semi-Pro Baseball tournament. Cessna Bobcats of Wichita crushed Salt Lake City Wings 10 to 1 as Enidairs of Enid Oklahoma defeated Talladega Alabama 9 to 1.
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Kans
U.P
Camp Campbell
Coleman Rangers
Cessna Bobcats
Salt Lake City
Big Name Stars Set For Golden Valley Golf Invite
Sixteen top professionals led by Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen will compete in the Golden Valley Invitational Best Ball Golf Tournament in Minneapolis September 3 to 6. Notables include Craig Wood Byron Nelson Sam Byrd Jimmy Demaret and Harold McSpaden. The $7500 event uses plus and minus scoring with $1200 to the top team.
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U.P
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Craig Wood
Byron Nelson
Sam Byrd
Jimmy Demaret
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Johnny Revolta
Buck White
Tony Penna
Willie Goggin
Bill Kaiser
Mike Turnesa
Ky Laffoon
Lloyd Mangrum
Harry Cooper
Inverness
Toledo
Standings and results dominate trapshoot event at Vandalia
In Vandalia Ohio on August 25 more than 400 marksmen including about 50 in the armed services opened a three day hunt for gold at the 44th grand American trapshoot. A dozen national championships were up for decision as 200 target North American events began.
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Armed Services
Weekly Local Sports Card Highlights Amarillo Golf Week
Amarillo events list a busy golf schedule at Ross Rogers Course and Amarillo Country Club. Events include Men’s Day, Women’s Luncheon and Tournament, Weekly Putting Tournament, Best Ball Foursomes, and Weekend Handicap tournaments across Ross Rogers and Ellwood Park.
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Sunset Course
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Amarillo Golf Association
Amarillo
Ellwood Park
Amarillo Municipal Golfers Association
Amarillo Municipal Golfers
McKay Ineligible for Texas Football Roster
Roy Dale McKay, star back last season, will not be eligible for the Texas Longhorns football squad under Southwest Conference ruling. Navy V-5 pre flight trainees may play where stationed but McKay has already completed collegiate eligibility, University of Texas officials announced.
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University of Texas
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Roy Dale McKay
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Southwest Conference
Championship headslined by Cameron and Drennen
The day featured championships for both men and women with defending title holders Mrs. George Cameron of Houston Texas and Big Bill Drennen of Utica Indiana present to defend their crowns.
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Houston
Tex
Big Bill Drennen
Utica
Farmer
Pampa Eyes Coffey as Next Coach Amid Resignation
The Pampa school board offered Ot’s Coffey of Robstown High School the top coaching job, with a decision expected tomorrow. He would replace Buck Prejean who left to coach at Lofkin High School, as officials express confidence Coffey will accept.
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Coffey
Robstown
Buck Prejean
Lofkin High School
Hagen May Accept Kirkwood Challenge
The feud between Joe Kirkwood and Walter Hagen could play out in a one day Red Cross benefit golf match at Frankford Torresdale Country Club near Philadelphia on October 3. Club Official Henry Hurst says Hagen will accept when reachable and Kirkwood is likely to accept. The event supports veterans at Valley Forge Hospital.
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Joe Kirkwood
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Red Cross
Frankford-Torresdale Country Club
Henry Hurst
Hagen
Kirkwood
Valley Forge Hospital
Claude Wild Opens With Victory In Junior Golf Round
In San Antonio 16 players compete over Brackenridge Park for the state junior championship. Claude Wild of Austin defeats Roy Moorre of Houston 3 and 2 to reach the round of 16 and faces Tony Holguin of San Antonio. Carl Gustafson Jr. of Austin posts a 69 to beat Wilbur Littleton Jr. 8 and 7.
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Brackenridge Park
Claude Wild
Austin
Roy Moorre
Houston
Tony Holguin
Holguin
Jay Smith
Vernon
Carl Gustafson, Jr
Wilbur Littleton Jr
Major League Leaders United Press 1949 National League
Stats show Stan Musial of St. Louis leading in hits with 168 and a .352 batting average across 119 games and 477 at bats. Duke Snider of Brooklyn Nath. This entry lists Musial and Herman among top NL players with runs and at bats.
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