Nelson finally conquers jinx of California golf open
Byron Nelson won the 1942 California golf tournament at the Wakiang Open in Oakland with a 274, leading from the start to finish. John Dawson of Hollywood was the only player who subdues par, finishing 249 and earning a defense bond. Nelson collected $1,000. Two holes in one were scored by Marion Heifner and Glen Holden.
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Bowling Results Highlight Roundup From Night of Sports
Wide World sports column notes varied results across boxing golf and naval sports figures. Mentions Babe Ruth back home, Red Cochrane training issues, and naval reserve signups. Also cites Sugar Bowl chair Sam Corenswet planning events and a large Toledo gate for Conn Cooper bout.
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Ossie Bluege May Return to Third Base for Senators
Washington owner Clark Griffith said Ossie Bluege may move from coaching back to third base as the Senators rebuild. With Bloodworth traded to Detroit and Travis and Lewis drafted, the 41 year old veteran could attempt a comeback after last playing in 1939.
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Elly Vines Considers Return to Tennis Amid Golf Struggles
Ellsworth Vines, former tennis champion now in golf as an amateur, contemplates returning to tennis after finishing the Oakland Open in 223 on 54 holes. He said, This golf game is too tough, and he would win more often there.
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Dempsey Considers Service After Rodeo Start
Chicago dispatch reports ex heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey, 46, weighing military options if rejected by the army but rules out being a sailor. He plans to officiate at the rodeo opening in Chicago and says he hopes the army will reconsider his age. He jokes about navy service but dislikes water and boats.
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Chicago woman leads with 84 pound sailfish in Miami tourney
Mrs J. K. Lang of Chicago boated an 84 pound 3 ounce sailfish yesterday moving into the lead in the Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament. The catch is the third largest in the seven year history of the event which runs until April 19.
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Baylor Bears edge toward title with Parks spark
Baylor guard Dwight Parks leads the Bears in a tight Southwest Conference race as he fuels a 3-0 stretch, scoring 53 points overall and pivotal wins over SMU and Texas A&M. The Owls Rice and Texas challenge loom, with Rice viewed as top in the league despite a recent stumble against Texas A&M.
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West Texas Buffaloes Headed to New York for Big East Trip
The Giant West Texas State Buffaloes, touted as the world’s tallest basketball team, travel east next week after a 52 to 49 loss at Bradley Tech. They won the Oklahoma City tournament and own six conference games plus six non conference wins. They face Long Island University in Madison Square Garden on January 28 and St Joseph’s in Philadelphia on January 31.
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Notre Dame to Continue Sports Program Despite Govt Doubts
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy said the college will press on with its athletic program unless government orders otherwise. Arkansas beat Notre Dame 55 to 47 after a 51 to 38 win the night before. The Owls face Texas A&M at College Station and Texas A&M is noted for its northern invasion stumble against S. M. U. and TCU in recent days.
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Perfect Golfer of Amarillo Rivals All The Field
A playful profile proposes a composite champion golfer built from named players and street legends. It lists stance traits and a fanciful lineup with drivers and irons attributed to figures like Gene Root Walter Sikes George Ausbach J. R. Brown and John Oliver. The piece ends with a cheeky note inviting readers to seek the imagined competitor on Polk Street and local courses.
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Boxing Gives and Takes in Time of War
Boxing’s wartime role boosts crowds and funds as fighters enlist and promote benefit bouts. The piece notes Joe Louis, Chalky Wright, and Billy Conn tying boxing to military relief efforts, with many towns reporting boom. Dempsey and Tunney connection referenced as eager recruits emerge.
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the Red) Cochrane
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Red Cross Exposes Golf Showdraw Nets Over $2000
In Miami Beach on Sunday the American Red Cross raised more than $2,000 via a four ball exhibition match. Craig Wood and Frank Walsh beat Gene Sarazen and Tommy Armour 5 and 4 after fans donated $1,360 in cash and balls sold at auction. Plans outline an exhibition in Buenos Aires in 1942 for the 450th anniversary of the discovery of America.
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Brookfield's barnyard grind builds West Texas scoring star
Friona Tex January reports Price Brookfield nickname Brookie dominates Buffaloes scoring at West Texas State. From a barn door hoop to All American status he has piled up 1152 points in 2 1 2 seasons plus 266 in 17 games this season and aims near 500 for his final year.
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Semi-Pro Baseball Plans Large Campaign For 1942
The Semi-Pro Baseball Congress moves to make baseball the war time sport and may run a free correspondence school to train replacements for umpires drafted into the Army. The board agreed to accept 2,000 umpire applications for 1942 and expand its sandlot program aiming for 500,000 participants. They target 70,000 teams from army, industrial and town groups for a May 3 season opening.
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