Lyons Den Matter of Size and Comfort at Sardi's
A birthday toast for Oscar Hammerstein II features Richard Rodgers recalling his height and famously tall relationships with Hart and Hammerstein. Gary Merrill discusses summer dress at Sardis and Restaurant access for shorts, while Hollywood lore includes Oppenheimer, Sunset Boulevard, and a quip about Norma Desmond. The column also riffs on Hermione Gingold, Hearst anecdotes, and Hearst's wealth, home, and the orange on the terrace.
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Oscar Hammerstein II
Richard Rodgers
Rodgers
Evarace
Larry Hart
Hart
Hatemerstein
Soundso
Hammerstein
Gary Merrill
Sardis
Merrill
Hollywood
Gloria Swansen
Morma Desmond
George Oppenheimer
Richard Haydn
Oppenheimer
Norma Desmond
Haedyn
Colummnist
Hearst
Wintoon
TCU Fieldhouse Repaired Gives Ancient Structure New Look
Fort Worth report on the Texas Christian University fieldhouse renovation and its renewed appearance after years of jokes about its structure. The article notes the facility’s changes and hints at a revived sports scene.
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TCU
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Weathered Barn at TCU to be Rebuilt for Hoop Games
The campus arena known as The Barn suffered roof and wall damage in a spring gale. Repairs include white asbestos siding and new heating and lighting. All conference games will shift to Will Rogers Coliseum while work ends. TCU basketball, tied for last season's SWC title, will return intact this year with workouts moved to the larger venue.
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Ers
TCU
Will Rogers Coliseum
Four Matches Set In Jumbie tennis Ladder
Four tennis matches are scheduled for Humble Club ladder in May to begin at 2 p.m. tomorrow on the Humble courts. Pairings include Paul Wilkins against Don Dixon, Thurman Yratson against Bill Dixon, Emery Hallman against Eddie Bollieu. In a separate note, Vincent Dow, a Boston foot patrolman, chats with officers as his car is stolen and later recovered.
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Humble Club Ladder
Humble Courts
Paul Wilkins
Don Dixon
Thurman Yratson
Bill Dixon
Emery Hallman
Eddie Bollieu
Boston
Vincent Dow
Dow
Yankees edge Athletics as Overmire shines in race
In a pivotal week, Overmire hurled eight hits and a 3 to 2 win to lift the Yankees over the Athletics, tying New York with Cleveland for the league lead. Joe Collins, DiMaggio, and McDougald got the early runs while Pierce shut down Cleveland’s offense as Chicago and Boston also won.
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Cleveland Beenres
New York
Boston ~ O
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Detroit Vere Ees
Washington Steen Aa
Philadelphia Wees
Saint Louis Oaeee
Overmire
Yankees
Casey Stengel
Browns
Athletics
White Sox
Indians
Cleveland
Joe Collins
Bobby Brown
Joe DiMaggio
Gil McDugald
Bill Pierce
Bobby Feller
Pierce
Jim Busby
Chicago
Luis Aloma
Red Sox
Senators
Ol Double A Stagg Defies Retirement To Coach Again
New York reports Amos Alonzo Stagg, 88, preparing for his 62nd coaching season at Susquehanna University after political retirement at Chicago. Once forced out at 70, he remains active, guiding players and recounting a career spanning Springfield to COP and beyond.
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New York
Amos Alonzo Stagz
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove
Pennsylvania
University of Chicago
Stagg
West Orange
New Jersey
Lincoln
Ican Eng
Walter Camp
Springfield College
Mighty
Maroon
College of Pacific
Stockton
California
Chicago
Wide Beloit
Stage
Golden Bears
UCLA
St. Mary's
COP
Susquehanna
Amos Alonzo, Jr
National colleges battle for top honors in gridiron season
Oscar Fraley surveys the looming college football season with Michigan State as a leading candidate for mythical national honors. He lists top contenders across major conferences including Penn, California, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Tulsa, and Texas led by Buck Reynolds and others, noting strong early games and veteran squads. The piece also reports on Emile L Bolduc, jailed for non support, decorating his cell with mural scenes.
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New York
UZE
Army
Spartans
Michigan State
Bay Penn i
Mihigan State
Big 16
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Tennnessee
Baytor
Pacific Coast
California
Missouri Valley
Tulsa
Nebraska
Penn
a@gain
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Navy
Princeton
Carnel
Xale
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Fighting Irish
Bobby Reynolds
Oklahoma
Washington
Stanford
UCLA
Clermsor
Maryland
Tennessee
Alabama
Kentucky
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