Hogan Wins Masters Title Anew Setting Record
Ben Hogan, the perfectionist from Texas, captured his second Masters title at Augusta after firing a 274 to break the tournament record by five strokes. His 70-49-66-69 finish earned $4,000 and set a high standard as Ed Oliver, Lloyd Mangrum, and others chased him. Snead defended his title with a 292 total, tied for 16th.
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AAU Boxing Tourney Opens Today in Boston
The three day national AAU championship boxing tournament begins today at Boston Garden with around 200 entrants from across the country and Hawaii. Defending heavyweight Jack Scheberies of Oakland and 112 pound Billy Hill of Washington seek to defend titles while Frank Perry of Wilberforce aims for the 175 pound crown.
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Ageless Slaughter Defies Night Ball Career Theory
Enos Slaughter at 37 remains a dynamic force for the St. Louis Cardinals, refuting the belief that night baseball shortens careers. Despite wartime absences and injuries, he posted a 1951 season close to his peak, attributing resilience to constant hustle and competitive drive alongside Musial and Fox.
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Canton bowler leads in American Bowling Congress tourney
Andrew Siary of Canton posted Sunday’s top score with a 1809 in the American Bowling Congress tournament. Gale Richey and John Malecky of Akron led the doubles with a 1225.
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Fans Are Tough In Japan Too
In Hiroshima Tokyo's Robins win a Sunday double header against the Carp after a disputed third base line home run. Beer bottles and seat cushions fly as about a thousand fans storm the field and confront players before police clear the park.
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Sabotin to Fight Wright in Ten-Round Boxing Match
New York reports Lalu Sabotin a Warren Ohio light heavyweight will face Chubby Wright of Reading Pennsylvania in a ten round bout set for Thursday night in Youngstown Ohio.
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County Nines Play Tuesday in Athens County League
A trio of league games are scheduled for Tuesday afternoon in the Athens County League nines. Ames-Bern Greenies host Rome-Canaan at Amesville, Rouchter and Trimble meet at Trimble, and Carthage-Troy face Shade at Shade with Buechtel-Trimble at 2 pm. Waterloo and Albany sit out.
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Exhibition Ball Sunday Scores Across Teams
Scores from exhibition games show Chicago losing to Chicago 4 to 8 and Pittsburgh and Washington edging St Louis 5 to 4. Milwaukee defeats Boston 4 to 1 while Cincinnati beats Detroit 146 to 9 in a showcase event.
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Sandyville Invades Wahawa Tomorrow in Open Schedule
Wahama eyes a 12 game slate with a 5 5 deadlock and a 1 15 start time as Sandyville travels to Wahama Stadium. Coach Ralph Sayre’s team beat Ripley 13 3 in an opener and faces Middleport Pomeroy and Point Pleasant in a string of April games.
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All-Stars Triumph In 86 Point Crime Against Harlem
A sparse recap notes an 86 point margin in a Sunday night basketball game between rival leagues. Goose Tatum is mentioned as a weakened opponent while tense cross-town action colors the overarching season narrative.
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Baseball Trivia From The Clarion: Hall Of Famers And Records
A Q and A list covers AL pitching leaders with 20 wins or more lifetime two pitchers Feller with 739 and Newhouser 200. George Sisler holds the single season hits mark with 257. Don McKay notes 1978 feats. The major league single game home run record is ten set in 1947 Kiner 3 Greenberg 2 Cox 2 Kurowski 2 Moore 1. Bucky Harris is in his seventh Washington Senators season with six first division finishes. Washington owns Chattanooga AA Charlotte and Tri-State minor league affiliates plus Orlando D classification.
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Easter social at Chesterhill club home draws guest list
Mrs Lloyd Philips hosted a Chesterhill dinner for club members with guests including Mrs Gertrude Brown Molly Brown Mrs Norma Malone Deslar Kathy Malone Mrs Dora Wemer Hugh Werner Fred Sanders and others. Contests in afternoon crowned winners Clara Thersen Hazel Boudinot and Mary Brown.
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Ju-Jitsu Origins Among Nobility Noted
Britannica states that 40 Jitsu originated in Japan as a discipline practiced by the nobility to display superiority over commoners without weapons.
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