Horton Smith Captures Augusta National Invitational Crown
Horton Smith of Chicago won the Augusta National Invitation with a 285 total after storm delays. Harry Cooper finished second at 286, Gene Sarazen third with 287, and Bobby Jones totaled 306 amid heavy rain and course flooding during the rain-soaked 72-hole event.
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Cooper
Gene Sarazen
Gene
Robert T. Jones, Jr
Atlanta
Clifford Roberts
Sarazen
Horton Smith
Chicago
Harry Cooper
Brookfield Center
Conn
Cynan
White Plains
N. Y
Hog Tickshank
Richmond
By Laffoon
Ed Dudley
Augusta
Johnny Dawson
Ny Picard
Hershey
Denny Shute
Boston
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Oe Nelson
Texarkana
Ark
Wilfy Cox
Washington
Oe White
Amy Theweon
Shawnee-on-Delaware
Ise
al Saphanen
Mexico City
A Ghezzi
Deal
N. J
Tommy Armour
On Parks, Jr
Pittsburgh
Craig Wood
New York
Deal Chick Chin
Japan
Oan. Little, Jr
San Pieenees
Johnny Revolta
Neton Campbell
Seattle
Wash
Joe Kirkwood
Bobby Jones
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Neb
Allison Sees Americans Regaining Davis Cup
Houston, April 1935. Wilmer Allison, United States captain, predicts the U S will regain the Davis Cup after a good round with John Van Ryn in River Oaks. The U S opens against Mexico in Houston Friday through Sunday, with Australia looming in May in Philadelphia.
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Houston
Tex
Fred Perry
England
United States
Wilmer Allison
John van Ryn
River Oaks
Mexico
Allison
Australia
Philadelphia
Thesz Meets Ray Richards On Card With Sonnenberg
Due to a date conflict Jules Strongbow will miss the opening bout and Louis Thesz of St. Louis will face Ray Richards in the Memorial Coliseum card. The main event performers posted forfeits to secure the show as promoter Eddie Jennings aims to guarantee appearances by Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg and others. Also on the bill Ivan Vaktur of Riga battles Mike Nazarian in the third bout.
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Lou Plummer
Gus Sonnenberg
Memorial Coliseum
Louis Thesz
St. Louis
Thesz
Ray Richards
Eddie Jennings
Jennings
Gus
Sonnenberg
Dartmouth
Jim Landos
Ivan Vakturoff
Riga
Russia
Mike Nazarian
Valley Conference Coaches Draft 1936 37 Basketball Schedule
Mississippi Valley high school conference coaches meet at Anamosa to draft the 1936 37 basketball schedule. Davenport is excluded from the round robin for that season as requested by Davenport authorities. The Blue Devils will be excluded only for this season.
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Mississippi Valley High School Conference
Anamosa
Davenport
Blue Devils
Wrestling Results From AP In Various Cities
Ed Don George defeated Nick Lutz in Montreal two falls to one. In Atlantic City the Blue Masked Marvel beat Joe Dusek. Danno O Mahoney defeated Emil Dusek in Wilmington straight falls. Manuel Cortez won a three cornered match in Portland over Cowboy Hughes and Chuck Montana. Dean Detton beat Ernie Dusek in Philadelphia. Joe Cox defeated Henry Piers in Worcester two falls to none. John Evko defeated Cardiff Giant in Des Moines two falls to none.
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Montreal
Ed Don George
Java
N. Y
Nick Lutz
Venice
Calif
Atlantic City
N J
the Blue Masked Marvel
Joe Dusek
Omaha
Wilmington
Del
Danno O'Mahoney
Ireland
Emil Dusek
Portland
Manuel Cortez
Mexico
Cowboy Hughes
Oklahoma
Chuck Montana
Detroit
Philadelphia
Dean Detton
Salt Lake City
Ernie Dusek
Worcester
Mass
Joe Cox
Kansas City
Henry Piers
Holland
Des Moines
John Evko
St. Louis
Cardiff Giant
Balls and Strikes Punts and Passes Sports Roundup
A compact sports column notes jockey Don Meade facing possible reinstatement, Red Hardwick’s college coaching ties, Sammy Baugh’s notable game, Nick Kearns praised for Olympic refereeing, and other tidbits. It mentions Texas Christian, Bucky Harris, Tony Canzoneri, Dutch Scheufler, and future Pacific Coast league events with Angels, plus a series of Olympic fund games between Universal Picture cagers and the McPherson Oilers.
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New York
Don Meade
Florida Racing Commission
Hobard
Red” Hardwick
Oklahoma Sooners
Sammy Baugh
Texas Christian
Red
Sammy
Baugh
Nick Kearns
Chicago
Harry Newman
Duke Ballard
Garden
Joe Gould
Jimmy Braddock
Arizona
Rufus” Miles
Charleston
S. C
Marvin McCarthy
Tampa
Chicago Times
Pedro Montanez
Barney Ross
Washington
Bucky Harris
Senators
Brooklyn
Tony Canzoneri
Jimmy McLarnin
E. E
Scheufler
McPherson Oilers
Kansas State Line
Los Angeles Angels
Angels
Santa Anita
Universal Picture Cagers
Olympic Fund
Reds and Tigers Nav Northward Series Faceoffs
Gene Schott was set to face Elden Auker on the mound Tuesday as the Reds meet the Tigers in their continuing northward series. Detroit may use Tommy Bridges if he returns from Lakeland Florida where he was summoned by his wife's illness.
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Gastonia
N. C
Gene Schott
Elden Auker
Cincy Reds
Tigers
Detroit
Tommy Bridges
Auker
Lakeland
Fla
Louis to Begin Training for Schmeling Fight in April
Pittsburgh report says Joe Louis will start training for the Max Schmeling bout on April 20 and predicts a knockout if he can land hits. Louis spoke with Jack Dempsey while refereeing a Red Cross benefit in the city and plans to train at LaFayette, New York, in two weeks. A second note from Atlanta mentions the Phillies visiting after beating Macon in a weather-delayed Sally League game.
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Pittsburgh
Joe Louis
Max Schmeling
Louis
Jack Dempsey
Red Cross
LaFayette
N. Y
Maquoketa League Plans Reorganization For 1936 Season
The Maquoketa Valley league held its first 1936 meeting at Cascade and plans a six to eight team circuit with Dyersville Cascade and Oxford Junction as core members plus Bellevue Maquoketa and Bernard likely joining. Lost Nation possible. April 14 meeting at Cascade to finalize plans. Coggan and Alburnett left for Linn county loop. Anamosa and Monticello abandoned baseball.
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Dyersville
Maquoketa Valley League
Cascade
Oxford Junction
Bellevue
Maquoketa
Bernard
Lost Nation
Oxford
Des Moines
Coggan
Alburnett
Linn County
Anamosa
Monticello
Boxing Roundup From Several Cities Highlights Lightweights
In Chicago Pat Murphy and Danville records appear with close margins as Galento outpoints Blunt in New Jersey and McDowell draws with Nebelsky in Ashland. San Francisco shows Apostolic outpointing Stuhley, while Burke defeats Lewis in Salt Lake City. American women use 2375 tons of rouge annually.
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THE
Associated Press
Chicago
Pat Murphy
Danville
Bob la Monte
Ware
N. J
Tony Galento
Orange
Eddie Blunt
New York
Ashland
Wild Bill” McDowell
Louisville
A Nebelsky
Cincinnati
Drew
SAN Francis Conprea’ Apostolic
San Francisco
Young Stuhley
Salt Lake City
Jackie Burke
Ogden
Utah
Tiger al Lewis
Di Maggio A Confident Yankee Rookie Faces Foot Injury
New York Yankee rookie Joe DiMaggio, 21, aims to win the American League batting title eventually while healing a left foot injury. He predicts a return in ten days and notes his readiness after treatment in New York. He recalls missing the Pacific league batting title by one point with the San Francisco Seals. He faces two strong pitchers in Florida and says dancing is not for him. He also visits Yankee Stadium and is impressed by the grounds.
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New York
Joe di Maggio
San Francisco
DiMaggio
England
Edward
Milton Berle
Washington
Harry Jacobi
Joe
Florida
Boston
Bees
Coscarart
Babe Ruth
di Maggio
San Francisco Seals
Bill Hallahan
Bill Walker
The
Yanks
Bronx
Yankee Stadium
Kohawk Trackmen Prepare All Weather Iowa Meet
Coe College track teams push training for the Cornell Iowa dual at Iowa City next Saturday. If weather fails outdoor races will move to the Iowa field house. It’s the first meet for Coe and Cornell this season following Easter recess. Last year Iowa beat Coe Cornell 100 to 75.
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Coe
Rutgers
Iowa
Coe Field
Coe-Cornell
Exhibition Baseball Scores From Southern Venues
Exhibition games reported with Chicago A beating Pittsburgh N 8 two runs at Vicksburg Miss. Cincinnati 8 CaE 0 after seven due to darkness at Florence S C. St Louis defeated San Antonio 9 2. Philadelphia N 17 Macon SAL6 in Macon Ga.
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Miss
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Florence
S. C
Cincinnati
Cae
San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis
Macon
Philadelphia
Sal
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Valley Conference
Meade
Eddie Brietz
Schmeling Fight
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Maquoketa League
Ruth
Reds
Cardinals
Kohawk
Cornell - Iowa
Jack Wagner
P. A
Prince Albert
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