Hogan tops golf as Nelson chases Open crown
NEA sports editor ARRY Grayson notes Ben Hogan leads golf after a Western Open win while Byron Nelson rests on early success. Nelson faces the U S Open at Canterbury June 13 to 15 as contemporaries debate his focus and the strength of his era.
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Hogan Dominates Western Open Amid Record Pace
The article details Ben Hogan’s breakthrough major win at the Western Open scoring 271 in a 17 under par effort at Sunset Country Club amid influenza fatigue. It notes his swing adjustment with a thumb grip credited for improved control and shortened backswing. It also recalls Hogan’s close matches and rivalries with players like Sam Snead Henry Picard and Byron Nelson across years and venues.
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Pirates Guild Rights Stand After Near Strike
Pittsburgh June 6 A potential major league strike was averted after an eleventh hour bargaining session on guild rights for Pirates players. Robert Murphy of the NLRB pressed for a hearing and election while Pirates officials urged deferral. The dispute centers on whether the players guild is an appropriate union and under what conditions an election would be held.
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Tennessee U Gets To Enlarge Stadium
Knoxville June 5 word from Washington shows the federal housing administration approved an addition to Shields-Watkins field to house student veterans and a 200 room dormitory. The project would close one end of the field and raise seating from 31 000 to 48 000 with work estimated at 600 000 dollars pending trustees approval. The 1946 schedule includes Georgia Tech Chattanooga Alabama Wake Forest North Carolina and Kentucky.
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Hampden Sydney College Baseball Players Awarded Monograms
Hampden Sydney Va June 5 Coach Frank L Summers announced monograms to 11 lettermen of the Hampden Sydney college baseball team. Names include Charles Lanton Jack Parrish Jack Gla cock Pat Foley Joe Elmore Lee Oliver Harry Lonergan Jack Goodloe Mickey Talley Thomas Sharpe Wallace Rowe and team manager Dave Boney.
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Cardinals And Brooks Both Win Games In National Loop
In a twin bill, the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Boston Braves 2 to 1 as Elvin Adams delivered a bases loaded single in the ninth. Whitey Kurowski scored on a hit by pitch and Harry Walker advanced, giving St. Louis the winner in the late finish. The Pittsburgh Pirates later dropped a 5-3 decision at Forbes Field after tense pregame union talks and a visit by club president William E. Benswanger. Kirby Higbe earned the win for Brooklyn before departing with a back injury and Rube Melton finished for the Pirates.
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National League Standings and Today's Games Summary
National League standings and day games update include matchups such as New York at Chicago Schumacher and Philadelphia facing Vander Meer with a 1-3 record. Boston at night and other listed matchups show ongoing league activity and player records.
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American League Standings and Yesterday’s Results
Yesterday results show New York and Chicago beating Washington 6 5 and St Louis defeating Chicago 8 4 in a called game of 12 innings. Cleveland edged Detroit 2 — details incomplete due to torn OCR. Wagner and Kauskas noted with limited stats. overall standings reflect midseason actions.
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Bobby Cruikshank Not Worrying About The Open Any More
Richmond report says 51 year old Bobby Cruikshank, who twice missed the national open, will tee off at Canterbury Cleveland June 13 and aims for top 25. He recalls 1923 playoff loss to Bobby Jones and 1934 setback to Olin Dutra as his bitterest Open memories.
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International League Scores Report
In the International League results Syracuse beat Montreal 5 to 10. Baltimore triumphed 10 to 5 over their opponent. Jersey City won 4 to 3 against an unspecified team. Toronto fell 1 to 3 to Newark while Buffalo edged Buffalo 6 to 12 and Buffalo 4 to 5 in other matchups.
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Bargain Colt Wins At Epsom
Airborne, a 0-00-1 shot, surged from far back to win the Epsom Derby in a tight finish. Gulf Stream was second with Lord Derby’s entry trailing, as a crowd of about 500,000 watched in the rain. Trainer Walter Earl, who had involvement with Airborne’s jerky path to victory, redeems a recent setback.
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Newsom To Return To Senators Today
Washington reports Bobo Newsom will rejoin the Washington Senators this week for a return to the mound. Manager Griffith notes Newsom is unique in pitching for four major league periods, with his last Senators stint dating to 1943.
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Nelson Withdrawal Elevates Hogan in Philadelphia Open
Nelson’s exit leaves Ben Hogan as the prohibitive favorite in the $15,000 third annual Philadelphia Inquirer open golf tournament opening tomorrow. Hogan, fresh from a New York victory, seeks the 72-hole win at the 6,370-yard Lincolnshire club course, with $2,500 top prize and a total purse near $31,000.
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Lou Finney Granted Unconditional Release
St. Louis Browns release outfielder Lou Finney after he refused to report to the Philadelphia Phillies who had reportedly acquired him last month. Browns officials said Finney cited a bad leg as the reason he could not play.
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New York Yankees Triumph Over Chicago in High-Scoring Affair
New York defeats Chicago in a single game before a large crowd, with 856 097 attendance recorded for two home games. Yankees draw 15 walks and rally for five runs in the first inning as Passes, Tee, Allen Gettel, and Murphy contribute. Grove loses after yielding several hits and walks.
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Bluefield Split With Bristol In Doubleheader
Bluefield and Bristol split a doubleheader with Bluefield winning 6 5 in game one and dropping game two 10 4. Bristol walked eleven batters and yielded a wild pitch as Bluefield’s LaCroix took the mound in the ninth. Jim McNeish is released by the Blue Gray club after serving as their highest paid player.
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Appalachian League Standings and Last Night’s Results
New River defeated Ki 4 to 2 while Bluefield lost 4 to 18 to Bristol. Johnson City won 4 to 3 over Welch and Elizabethton edged Pulaski 11 to 10. Tonight’s schedule includes Johnson City at Welch Elizabethton at Pulaski New River at Kingsport and Bristol at Bluefield.
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Smiley Takes Over Welch Miners In Appy Circuit
George Smiley, a former Bluefield coach and Wilcoe machinist, becomes non playing manager of the Welch Miners in the Appalachian League succeeding Steve Sefick. Sefick was released Tuesday. Andy Cohen considered but did not accept the job. Welch sits bottom with six wins as of June 21.
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Dons Protest Boston Action Over Bertelli Contracts
In Springfield Massachusetts a court battle erupts as the Dons protest Boston Yanks contracts for Bertelli. The case tests legality of pro football deals with Bertelli having signed with the Dons February 21 and with the Yanks on May 22. A permanent injunction decision is set for June 10 at Hampden Superior Court.
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Conn Brings Ring Work To 217 Rounds
Greenwood Lake New Jersey June 5 Billy Conn logged eight more rounds toward his heavyweight title bout with Joe Louis two weeks away. He mostly used defense against sparring partners Jimmy Smith Frank Poreda and Mike Belluscio. Conn weighed 182 pounds and said he might fight Louis under 180.
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Louis dreams of golf as Conn title bid nears
Louis avoids the training ring and envisions golf outings in Cleveland from July 6 to 8 and July 27 to 29. He will box eight more times in his camp in Pompton Lakes New Jersey with the first session tomorrow and additional workouts scheduled Saturday Sunday and Monday June 17.
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Stanceu Sold By Yankees To Phillies
New York reports that pitcher Stanceu sold to the Philadelphia Phillies for an undisclosed cash sum. The righthander and infantry lieutenant, cited for gallantry in the Rhine-Rhone action, relieved in four Yankee games but had no delayed charges or further duties noted.
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