Connie Mack Crowned Grandest Character of Baseball at Cooperstown
Golden Flood of praise marked the 100th anniversary celebration as Connie Mack, 76, emerged as baseballs grandest figure. Immortals including Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker, Cy Young and Babe Ruth joined Mack in saluting the Athletics manager of 38 years, who has nine pennants and five world titles. He signed hundreds of autographs and planned to return to his routine, managing the American League in the All Star Game at Yankee Stadium on July 11, after the celebration concluded.
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Wooderson Happy When Cunningham Accepts Invitation To Run in Princeton's Mile
New York June 13 Sydney Wooderson greeted news that Glenn Cunningham accepted an invitation to race in the Princeton mile meet this Saturday. Wooderson, the former world mile record holder, said he came to New York to race Cunningham and would have been disappointed otherwise. Also set to run are Chuck Fenske Blaine Rideout and Archie San Romani, among others.
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Nelson Seeks Ryder Cup Fame Amid Foggy Open Triumph
Reading Pennsylvania June 13 Byron Nelson the new national open golf champion plans to form a business manager to handle Ryder Cup duties while he adjusts to fame. Fans autographs and well wishers crowd his home as he explains the moment of victory and jokes about choosing his wife Louise as his happiest moment. A Texas promoter hinted at a present but Nelson denies other promises.
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Opal Hill Wins Medal in Open Play at St Louis
Mrs Opal Hill veteran Kansas City pro led qualifying with an 84 to medalist in the Women s Open round at Westwood Country Club on a rain soaked course. Hill previously won the Western in 1935 1936 and faced Mrs W F Anderson in the opening match. Helen Hicks Harb and Ella Mae Williams were close contenders.
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Boxing Results From Multiple Venues Reported
United Press dispatch lists quick KO and decision outcomes from Coney Island Dexter Park Newark and Chicago bouts. Notable results include Aldo Spaldi stopping Joe Boscarino and John Mack kayoing Mickey Farber, with several decisions and knockouts across the cards.
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Akron U Names Its Most Beautiful Man Hero
Freddie Malagio, Akron University football hero, was chosen in a masculine beauty contest dubbed Akron U's Most Beautiful Man. The campus dance committee organized the event to honor the overlooked male students amid attention to female campus beauties.
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Ordnance Shortage Cited in St Louis by Army Chief
Major General C M Wesson head of the army ordnance department warned that regular forces and the national guard need 100 million dollars worth of equipment and ammunition. He said production would typically take two years to fulfill the demand.
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Boxing results from Chicago to Philadelphia bouts
Meleski of Chicago stopped Dick Kist of Danville in five rounds. Petey Scalzo of New York decisioned Emil Joseph of Pittsburgh by ten. Johnny Romero of California lost to Harvey Massey of New Orleans by ten in Pittsburgh. Tommy Forte of Philadelphia stopped Ted Christie of New York in one. George Zengaras of New York defeated Billy Maher of Philadelphia by ten.
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Nelson’s Open victory sparks big payday talk
Philadelphia June 13. Byron Nelson’s performance in the National Open, including a 200 yard eagle on the fourth hole, ignites talk of $40,000 potential earnings from endorsements and appearances. Denny Shute backs a $10,000 top prize, while calls grow to raise the winner’s purse and to modify Open qualifying based on yearly averages.
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Who Will Be Texas Bass Champion In Big Bass Contest
Texas anglers prepare for Western Auto third annual national Big Bass Fishing Contest running May 15 to September 30 with Texas entries competing for four prizes per state and a $50 first prize while chasing a silver trophy for the largest smallmouth bass. entry blanks available at Western Auto Stores nationwide to witness contest rules and record catches.
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London Confectionery Boom Attracts Daily Store Openings
Candy craze grows in London as new confectionery shops open at a rate of one per day. Interest in the contest swells due to more prizes of higher value, now viewed as a national event.
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