Lawson Little First Open Champion Ineligible for PGA Meet
Lawson Little becomes the first Open champion unable to join the PGA Tour due to a five year club service rule. The Stanford grad and former amateur legend will broadcast matches in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and remains a celebrated figure in golf for his power and precision.
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Dodgers Add Medwick in Big NL Deal for Pennant Charge
Brooklyn adds Slugger Joe Medwick and pitcher Curt Davis from St Louis in a record NL trade believed near 250000. Davis has not won this year. Medwick brings strong bat as Dodgers surge in standings with several key wins, including a 5-4 victory over Pittsburgh and leading the league chase.
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Ryder Cup Team Challenges British in Toledo Golf Match
June 13 report says the American Ryder Cup squad may play the British in a special event after war delays. Sarazen declares a challenge with 16 pros backing it, listing Arm ur as captain and names Hogan Demaret Wood Mangrum Little Oliver, and others, while Hagen remains non playing captain.
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Dalby Upsets Softball Leader in Jaycee League Action
Dalby Motor Freight shocked Soil Conservation Softball 11 to 6 as SCS blew 10 errors while Maxwell held them to four hits. Magnolia blanked Yellow Cab 19 to 0 in fifth inning mercy rule. Tonight Yellow Cab faces Phillips 66 in a second round match as Elks Club meet Lions Club in Civic League action.
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Eight week rule reshapes U S tennis tours in 1940
Henry McLemore assesses the USTA eight week expense rule limiting paid travel to eight weeks per year. He links the shift to the absence of Davis Cup play and predicts players will seek loopholes while courts resume in future years. He jokes about meetups at 42nd Street and Broadway for lunch if proven wrong.
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Mrs. John Van Ryn Opens State Women's Tennis Tourney
In Dallas on June 13 Mrs. John Van Ryn of Austin seeded No. 1 faces Marjory Bright of Dallas in the opening singles round. Charlene Yeager of San Antonio seeded No. 2 meets Mary Davis of Dallas. Doris Ames Jones of Houston and Jane Johnson of Wichita Falls seeded No. 1 in doubles draw a bye. junior divisions begin tomorrow.
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Houston
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Wichita Falls
Kilgore Boomers Sign Ken Kavanaugh Strengthens Roster
Kilgore Texas June 138 The Kilgore Boomers East Texas League announce the addition of Ken Kavanaugh a former LSU All American end now a first baseman and outfielder He joins from the Houston Buffaloes after missing Jim Matthews who was sent to Pine Bluff Also joining are Chick Nafi and infielder Don Galindo with the team last week Image of a summer
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Automobile Racer Dies of Injuries in Toledo Qualifier
Robert Swanson, 27, of Englewood California, died after his car overturned during a Toledo qualifying race trial. His vehicle skidded on a curve last night, ending his bid in the event.
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War and sports blur in a busy American college roundup
June 13 report notes colleges fretting over fall football ticket release awaiting tax outcome. Upson faces hunting out of season arrest in Arkansas City. Cubs face salary talks with Dizzy Dean, Clay Bryant issues and Seabiscuit shoe anecdote linked to Mrs. Caster.
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Betty Will Meet Marion in Tourney
In the Trans Misssissippi Tournament quarterfinals Betty Jameson of San Antonio and Marion Miley of Lexington faced off as two leading American women golfers. The winner was expected to challenge Patty Berg of Minneapolis in the 36 hole finals, with Berg the defending champion.
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Chicago
Notre Dame tennis lineup features no Indiana natives
All eight varsity players for Notre Dame this season come from states other than Indiana, highlighting a nationwide recruiting reach and diverse roster.
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Texians and San Jacinto Boosters Battle in Practice Game
The Amarillo Texians and the San Jacinto Boosters will meet in a free practice baseball game at Malin Field this evening replacing the Texians regular session. Speed Ravey says a tough Sunday game at Skellytown demands every player be on the field by 6 o clock.
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Olver Wins Medal Cup in Amarillo Country Club Golf
John Olver fired a one under par 69 to defeat Jimmie Moore in a playoff for the medalist trophy at Amarillo Country Club. Both qualified with 71s, then Olver edged Moore 69 to 72 in a tense final. Semi final matches set up possible rematches with E B Johnson and defending champion Paul Gore.
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Hornsby’s Indians Making News In Texas League
The Oklahoma City Indians took over in the Texas League as they swept a doubleheader from the Fort Worth Cats 4-3 and 5-1. Dallas fell further as Shreveport and San Antonio split, Houston beat Beaumont 7-2, and hurler Bob Muncrief of San Antonio earned his 13th win with a fourhitter.
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Jacobs Leads Field in Haverford Tennis Tourney
Helen Jacobs, former National and Wimbledon champion, tops the Pennsylvania and Eastern States Women’s Tennis Tournament at Haverford Pa advancing to the quarter-finals after the upset of second seed Sylvia Henrotin. Barbara Strobhar defeats Henrotin 3 6 7 5 6 3 and Jacobs beats Anne Parry 6 0 6 0 as Eunice Dean defeats Barbara Nields 3 7 5.
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Guernsey Wins Singles as Rice Duo Capture Doubles
Frank Guernsey of Rice dominates District 6 NCAA eliminations in Austin winning the singles title 6-3 5-7 6-4 over teammate Bobby Curtis and partnering with Curtis to claim the doubles title over Rice teammates Dick Morris and Jack Rodgers. The pair solidifies Rice's top national hopes for the June 24 meet at Haverford, Pa.
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Wenzel to Coach Tulane as End Coach in 1939
Ralph Wenzel a Tulane great wingman from 1939 has been appointed end coach at his alma mater. He returns to lead the Green Wave in coaching duties and contribute his athletic experience to the program.
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