Bogskar Wins Grand National in Record London Crowd
Bogskar the rangy horse owned by Lord Stalbridge won the 102nd Grand National at Aintree before about 500000 spectators the largest crowd since the war. Royal Daniels led early but fell near the last two jumps allowing Mac Moffatt to finish second and Golden Arrow to take third.
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Lord Stalbridge
England
Royal Daniels
Scott Brige
Mac Moffatt
James Neill
Golden Arrow
Cards and Red Sox Top Rival Leagues in Baseball Drive
Rival managers push for wins as the Raider ticket drive hits top speed with a Cubs defeat by J LeRay Farmer. Ver non White leads the Cardinals atop the National League while the Red Sox pace the American on pace to surpass last year’s totals. By Friday noon the drive yielded over $3,000 with pledges canceled and sales opened to any buyer to boost the final tally.
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White Sox and Cubs Clash in Chicago Spring Series
Chicago rivals meet in a three game set at Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field April 12 13 and 14 as a final preview before the 1940 pennant races. The White Sox then open the AL schedule April 16 against the Cleveland Indians at Comiskey Park.
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Paul Waner Named Near Best Outfielder In Game
NEW YORK AP On April 16 Paul Waner known as Rat will celebrate his 37th birthday and begin his 15th Pirates outfield campaign. The 155 pound star hits at .342 over 14 seasons, leads in runs hits doubles triples total bases and steals, and credits golf and hunting for conditioning.
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Paul Waner
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Harrah
Okla
Husky Johnny Mize
St. Louis
Mize
Joe Medwick
Mel Ott
Giants
Ott
Mel
Polo Grounds
Badgers Put Four Fighters Into Nationals In 1940 Boxing
In Sacramento California the University of Idaho produced a strong showing with five fighters entering the preliminaries of the national collegiate A A boxing championships as 18 institutions compete. Wisconsin led last year with four in the second round and semifinals as Washington State College Idaho aims for the title. Notable wins include Nick Lee defeating Louris Campbell and Omar Crocker beating Andrew Crow for Wisconsin.
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University of Wisconsin
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Nick Lee
Wisconsin
Louris Campbell
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Ane Omar Crocker
Andrew Crow
Southwestern Louisiana
Ernie Liska Tops City Classic League With 659
Ernie Liska rolled a 659 series to lead the City Classic League as his Reliable Transit Co. club dropped three games to Peter Pan Bread. Pettit s 503 series highlighted other Red Crown Ladies action at Y M C A alleys with top single of 189.
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Mutual Benefit and Health
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Reliable Transit Co
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Ed Rettenoure
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Entries Close Saturday For Red Crown Tourney
Mike Simitz manager of the Red Crown bowling alleys announced Friday that entries for the Recreation Bowling tournament beginning Sunday must be in by Saturday night to conform with ABC rules.
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Red Crown
Recreation
Waterloo Table Tennis Set To Host Cedar Rapids Tonight
The Waterloo table tennis team meets Cedar Rapids at the YMCA tonight at 7 30. Cedar Rapids lists players Jack Beil Jim Lightner Joe Hidder Joe Saub Ralph Colby Hubert Eagan Dick Alberts Dale Branchflower. Public admission is free.
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Jim Lightner
Joe Hidder
Joe Saub
Ralph Colby
Hubert Eagan
Dick Alberts
Dale Branchflower
Dodgers search for starting pitcher as MacPhail deserts
AP report says Larry MacPhail has left the Brooklyn Dodgers again and is canvassing Florida for another starter. Whitlow Wyatt’s knee problem limits the rotation to three dependable hurlers Duke Hamlin Hugh Casey and Tex Carle in Birmingham.
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Ala
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Florida
Whitlow Wyatt
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Hugh Casey
Tex Carle
George Taylor Elected President of Iowa PGA
George Taylor a veteran pro from Cedar Rapids Country Club was elected president of the Iowa Professional Golfers Association at a Des Moines meeting. Davenport pro Ed White was re elected secretary treasurer. Cedar Rapids attendees included Taylor and Charles Burkart and Kenmore professional.
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
Iowa Professional Golfers Association
Des Moines
Ed White
Davenport
Cedar Rapiers
Taylor
Charles Burkart
Kenmore
Launch Plans For Bait and Flycasting Club
Cedar Rapids residents plan a bait and flycasting club with a first organizing meeting next Sunday from 9 30 to noon at Bever park. Boys will hold flycasting contests on the ball diamond and invite others to bring casting tackle and baits for the gathering.
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Bever Park
Lowden Opens Season At Oxford Junction
Lowden high school baseball opens the spring season with a April 5 game at Calamus. The schedule continues with April 12 at Oxford Junction, April 16 at Stanwood, April 23 at Clarence, April 26 Cedar County tournament at Bennett, April 30 at Stanwood, and May 3 against Wheatland at home.
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