Prothro Faces Great Lift Task Pulling Phillies Out of Cellar
Doc Prothro, the Memphis dentist turned Phillies manager in New Braunfels, confronts a deep NL cellar in a bid to lift Philadelphia. He outlines needs for more power and middle-infield strength while stressing attitude change and improved pitching depth as opening day nears. Players mentioned include Hollingsworth, Passeau, Butcher, Mulcahey, May, Scharein, Young, Mueller, Powers, Klein, Martin, Arnovich, Scott, Atwood, and Davis.
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Pros figure $100000 yearly if Bobby Jones turns pro
Augusta March 30 Freddie Corcoran tourney manager for the professional golfers association estimates that if Bobby Jones became a full professional and joined the winter tour the prize money could reach $100000 a year or more. He noted the crowd following Jones at the Augusta national masters and said fans would flock to see him play.
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Guernsey and Kamrath Meet in River Oaks Tennis Quarterfinals
In Houston on March 20, Elwood Cooke of Portland and Bobby Kamrath of Texas faced off in the River Oaks tournament quarterfinals. Kamrath defeated Cooke previously at Southampton, while Cooke beat Dick Morris 6-0 6-3. Kamrath then beat Wilbur Coen 6-0 6-1. Bryan Grant advanced by beating Bobby Curtis 6-2 6-4, and Frank Guernsey defeated 16-year-old Earl Bartlett 6-1 6-2, with Guernsey set to face Ernie Sutter tomorrow.
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Hunt to coach Wyoming grid and cage teams next season
Joel Hunt of Baton Rouge Louisiana and Everett Shelton of Denver will coach Wyoming University football and basketball next season. Hunt becomes chairman of the athletic department replacing Willard Witte who resigned. Harry Gamage of South Dakota was offered the football job but declined over terms.
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Fifteen Towns Represented in Blue Jacket Boxing Entries
Panhandle South Plains and eastern New Mexico send boxers to Globe News Blue Jacket AAA at the National Guard Armory Monday and Tuesday. Amarillo leads with nine entrants, followed by Portales Goodnight Adrian with three each. Two fighters apiece from Stinnett Dumas Groom. Eight towns send one fighter each: Hedley Hartley Panhandle Tucumcari Dimmitt Vega Floydada Canadian. Entry deadline at 6 pm Saturday may push total to 40 or 45. Welterweights and middleweights top numbers with seven entries each. notable names include Dooley Fincher Rex Daniels and Earl Brown.
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Globe News
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Goodnight
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Dumas
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Bowling League Results Show Evening Matches In Amarillo
Industrial League games featured Great West Millers versus Southwestern Printing. Amarillo Laundry faced Theta Chi Theta, while Badger Herring battled Ross Boot Shop.
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Southwestern Women's Golf begins with top players in two states
Elinor Jones of Albuquerque and Mrs. R D Roper of Phoenix head the field as favorites in the Southwestern Women's Golf Tournament opening round. Jones is a four time New Mexico champion and a Southwestern medalist for the third straight year, facing Mrs. A G Leis and Mrs. CG L Dean among other Albuquerque entrants. Lubbock’s competitor placed seventh with an 89, paired with Phoenix’s Mrs. W F E McClure who fired a 92.
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Derby publicity man Menke writes editors on May 6 race
Frank G Menke promotes Derby advance material and press seats in a long note to sports editors. He recalls writing to editors and shares how to obtain entry badges hotel details and Derby Day breakfast. He also quotes Damon Runyon and recalls Earl Sande riding Flying Ebony at Churchill Downs in 1925.
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Sports Roundup highlights from March chatter and bets
New York reports glimpse of two-way bets and star rumors across sports. Don Budge earnings, Joe Louis training shifts, Canzoneri prospects, Oscar Vitt tensions, Van Mungo questions, and a surprise pitcher Ernie Nelson swap are mentioned with scattered notes on teams, players, and scouting.
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Grocery Clerk Is Boxing Standout
An 18 year old grocery clerk Altus Allen emerged as the standout in the Golden Gloves amateur boxing meet in Chicago. Chicago defeated New York nine bouts to seven in front of 19 500 spectators at the Chicago Stadium marking the seventh inter city series triumph since 1928. Allen fought as a 172 pounder heavy and floored Enzo Avondoglio of New York twice before the final bell securing Chicago's victory.
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Mrs Estelle Page Battles Dettweiler In Midway Quarterfinals
Mrs Estelle Lawson Page of Chapel Hill former national champion faced Helen Dettwiler of Washington in the quarterfinals of the women's tournament in Pinehurst North Carolina on March 30. Page, known for her sharp serve and steady baseline play, sought to advance to the semifinals. Dettwiler offered a strong challenge as the match unfolded with long rallies and skillful shotmaking from both players.
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Washington Today
Masters Invitation sparks by Henry McLemore in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia on the eve of the Masters Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen carry 50 to 1 odds as legends face a field of younger stars. The piece recalls their past dominance across major tournaments and the enduring aura around the golf greats despite advancing years.
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North and South Golf results highlight two close finishes
Mrs. Page won the medalist title and defeated Helen Waring of Pinehurst 6 and 4 yesterday. Miss Dettweiler beat Mrs. Thomas R. Rude of Forest Hill New Jersey 3 and 2 to also claim victory.
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