Hogan struggles in tour playoff bouts as Harbert rises
The article notes Hogan’s playoff losses and near-misses in recent tours including a Becker, Nelson, Dodson, and Harbert context. It highlights Harbert as a bright pro prospect after his amateur Michigan Open win and a 264 Met Open record by Craig Wood. It also mentions Dodson’s 1941 Oakland Open win in a three way playoff with Hogan and Harrison.
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EN Hogan
Ben
Byron Nelson
Leonard Dodson
Hogan
Dutch Harrison
Jimmy Thomson
Chick Harbert
Harbert
Craig Wood
Trio of Stars Highlight Indoor Mile Race Scene
John Borican Jim Rafferty and Gene Venzke emerge as notable figures in winter track, with Borican holding world indoor records at 600 and 1000 yards and being a top all round athlete, Rafferty delivering surprising miles with times near 4 10, and Venzke famed for consistent top finishes and long race history.
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Cornelius Warmerdam
Lese McMitchell
Greg Rice
John Borican
Jim Rafferty
Gene Venzke
Borican
Venzke
Walter Mehl
N. Y. Athletic Club
Rafferty
Mie
MacMitchell
AAU
Millrose
Baxter
Boston
Philadelphia
Louis Set To Hold Abe Simon In Five Round Return
New York reports Joe Louis is expected to beat Abe Simon in five rounds, matching his earlier five round marks against past opponents. Louis’s second bouts with Schmeling Baer Ramage and others averaged 4 3 4 rounds, with steady improvements in power and accuracy noted by reporters.
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New York
Joe Louis
Mashie Niblick
Abe Simon
Joe
Lee Ramage
Natie Brown
Max Schmeling
Bob Pastor
Arturo Godoy
Buddy Baer
Schmeling
Baer
Simon
Belting Ben Hogan Leads North South Open Halfway
Belting Ben Hogan sits atop the North and South Open at Pinehurst with 135 nine under par at the halfway point. Chandler Harper and Lester Kennedy join the lead pack with 136 while 63 players qualify for the final 36 holes seeking $5,000 prize money.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Ben Hogan
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Harper
Hogan
Lester Kennedy
Lynn
Mass
Kennedy
Tommorrow
MacMitchell Beats Gil Dodds in Gotham Mile
New York March 25 Leslie MacMitchell a NYU senior defeated Gil Dodds of Boston University in the mile in 4 07.8 at the navy relief track meet before 6000 spectators, Dodds led early then faded on the final lap. Frank Dixon of St Francis Prep finished third in 4 41 1, fastest by a schoolboy.
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New York
Leslie MacMitchell
New York University
Gil Dodds
Boston
A. Ma
Navy Relief
MacMitchell
Dodds
Frank Dixon
St. Francis Prep
Brooklyn
Gorsica Ends Detro it Holdout Accepts Tigers Offer
Johnny Gorsica notified the Detroit Tigers he will pitch again after Judge Landis ruled on his contract dispute. The right handed pitcher, who had refused three offers, agreed to join the Lakeland camp and reported he would depart for Florida tomorrow.
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Beckley
W. Va
Johnny Gorsica
Detroit Tigers
Gorsica
Kenesaw M. Landis
Johnny
Landis
Tigers
Eller
Lakeland
Tiger Officials Say Bobo Spread The Trade Rumors
Detroit Tigers officials deny Louis Newsom has demanded a trade or is seeking a major deal. Newsom, 31, is out of condition and delaying negotiations as GM Jack Zeller and manager Del Baker negotiate salaries and roster needs amid World Series fame and 1940 success. Newsom’s midnight contract call and camp workouts are noted as he remains with the Tigers unless a real major leaguer is offered.
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del Baker
Detroit
Newsom
Bobo
Lakeland
Fla
Louis
Bobo) Newsom
Detroit Tigers
Aed
Tigers
Jack Zeller
Nesom
Bob Feller
Prince
Walter O. Briggs
Briggs
Zeller
K. M. Landis
Eight Writers Give Nod To Fairmont To Win Cage Title
West Virginia sports editors name Fairmont West in Class A and Marsh Fork in Class B as favorites, with Weirton and Bethany noted as contenders. Poll reflects open field after the New York Invitational and last season, citing Huntington Central and Stonewall Jackson among others, while Duke Ridgley favors Central in A and Marsh Fork in B.
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Weirton
Bethany
West Virginia
Woitle
Moundsville Echo
Tom Keys
Wheeling Intelligencer
Fairmont
Huntington Central
Fairmont West
Stonewall Jackson
Charleston
Darkhouse
Warwood
Stonewall
Marsh Fork
Bulldogs
John L Lewis
Pony Express
A. L
Shorty
Hardman
West Virginia Selection Board Meets Saturday
The West Virginia State Basketball Selection board will meet in Morgantown Saturday at 2 p m to canvass about 500 coaches officials and writers and observe state finals before naming the annual all state team. Board members include W L Currence Dana Lough Everett Brinkman Arthur Ward and C A Tesch. Currence and Jim Callaghan depart today for Morgantown to attend the annual state tournament where he will preside over the board meeting.
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West Virginia
Dana A. Lough
Potomac State College
Keyser
Everett Brinkman
Wheeling
Arthur A. Ward
Weston
C. A
Bud) Tesch
Salem
State Athletic Board of Appeals
Currence
Jim Callaghan
Concord College
Morgantown
West Virginia State Selection Board
Letter Confusion Over Postal Mix Up
A girl writes home asking for more allowance. She fears the impression will be wrong and notes she chased the postman to retrieve her letter. Days later a single line reply arrives saying the letter never reached the father.
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P. S
Dagighter
AAU Chief Clashes With Army Over Amateur Status
New Orleans March 25 President Lawrence Di Benedetto of the Amateur Athletic Union denounced Major Richard O Connell as he defended AAU stance on service athletes. He upheld South Atlantic AAU ruling Marty Passaglia ineligible to play in a Baltimore tournament while noting service men may compete with professionals if they remain with service teams. He criticized bylaw rigidity and urged quick changes to favor soldiers in military service.
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New Orleans
Lawrence di Benedetto
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Baltimore
AAU
Richard O'Connell
Third Corps
di Benedetto
Marty Passaglia
San Francisco
Passaglia
A. K. Tunnell
Special Services Officer
Aberdeen
Exhibition Baseball Scores and Matchups Across Florida and California
Exhibition games report results from Anaheim to Sebring and Orlando to Lakeland. Notable line scores show Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Boston, Washington, St. Louis, New York, and Cleveland facing various opponents with pitchers and batters named among the season’s early action.
West Virginia Triumphs In National Invitation Final
West Virginia Mountaineers rallied from 32 24 deficit to beat Western Kentucky State 47 45 at Madison Square Garden before 18 250 fans. Kesling tied with 45 45 on free throws, Baric led WVU with 17 points, Hicks and Sydnor key plays in final seconds securing the victory.
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New York
West Virginia
Western Kentucky State
Madison Square Garden
Western Kentucky
Mountaineers
Dick Kesling
Roger Hicks
Buck Sydnor
Scotty Hamilton
Virginians
Bowling Green
Rudy Barrc
Kesling
Kentuckians
Oran McKinney
Ray Blevins
Baric
Blevins
McKinney
Howard Downing
Sydnor
Creighton
Toledo
Long Island
Kentucky
Hicks Hitti
Lambert And Taylor Grab Off Ten Pin Doubles Title
Amos Lambert and Frank Taylor win the doubles in the Greater Bluefield bowling tournament with a 1119 total after Lambert posted 622 and Taylor 497. Bernard Wills and partner take runner‑up with 1105 as the five‑man team race begins tonight at 7 30. Also noted is a discussion on spring training and baseball prospects.
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Goodson
Nash
Lynn
Dole
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Chambers
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Berry
Wyrick
Newman
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Canale
Dowell
Baton
Kelley
Sykes
Allen
Belcher
Smiley
Wilson
Johnston
Compton
Trent
Sheffey
Atwell
Garland
Galate
R. Gillespie
C. Sutherland
Donaghue
Romine
Haley
Mcintosh
Ll. Sutherland
G. Smith
Turley
J. Server
Claytor
Jackson
Graver
Server
Schrinner
Bnetnert
Clark
Stump
Mel Ott Faces Spring Woes In Mets Camp
New York sports columnist Whitney Martin notes Mel Ott worries over his team as spring training begins and the mood shifts from hopeful to unsettled amid early season concerns.
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Buck Newsom
Whit Wyatt
Mel
Giants
Yankees
Hans Lobert
Phils
New York
Mel Ott
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