World Series of Golf Opens Thursday in Chicago
A golf world series honoring Walter Hagen starts Thursday at Midlothian Country Club Chicago with sixteen top pros in eight teams. The 126 holes determine a prize pool of 5 400 dollars with 1 150 for the winning team. Hagen partners with Gene Sarazen against teams led by Nelson Metz Picard Revolta Guldahl McSpaden Dudley Burke Smith Runyan Armour Thomson Shute Harrison and others. Nelson and Metz are the fan favorites.
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West Union Tournament Advances to Second Round
Special to The Gazette reports first round results from the West Union city golf tournament. Championship flight saw W. Antes beat D. Meyer 1 up, S. Estey over E. Estey 6 and 5, B. Wright over Dr. H. H. Puhmann 3 and 2, C. W. Grimes over L. R. Layton 1 up, H. Wright over R. Estey 1 up, L. E. Schatz over R. D. Fallows 3 and 2, Wallace Burnham over John Rush 2 and 1. Second flight featured B. Alcorn over C. T. R. Collins 3 and 1, B. Heiserman over E. Alcorn, Woodward over Dr. H. P. Moen. Third flight saw W. H. Mitchel over F. W. Schneider, G. Dessel over H. V. Hurd. Fifth flight had Albrecht defeating Harry Wenger.
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Eagles topple Eastern All Stars 17 to 0 in finale
Philadelphia led by Davey O'Brien making his pro debut as Texas Christian quarterback, scoring two late touchdowns in the final quarter to defeat the Eastern All-Stars 17 to 0 on Tuesday night.
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Dodgers to Boost Durocher's Wages
Dodgers prepare to offer Leo Durocher a new contract with higher pay. The column weaves in multiple sports notes, mentioning potential fall match races for three year olds, possible Reds purchase of the Syracuse Chiefs, and other seasonal chatter from baseball and boxing circles.
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McLemore Ignites Ward Ambers Armstrong Row
Henry McLemore flays Referee Donavan in Ambers Armstrong bout coverage. He suggests the setup favors the syndicate and hints at a rubber bout with bigger pay. The piece also recalls the 1909 Decatur Bloomington 26 inning game and notes Cedar Rapids rainouts and a Raiders Waterloo double bill.
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Decorah Indians Triumph 14-6 in Centennial Game
Decorah Indians beat Harpers Ferry 14 to 6 in the local centennial baseball game Tuesday night. Decorah batters Kneeskern and Gilman led the lineup while Harpers Ferry’s pitchers were Robinson and Valla.
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Kischer Shines in Quick Kick Drills for All Star Squad
EVANSTON Ill (UP) Coach Elmer Layden's five man brain trust preps for next week's meeting with the New York Giants at Soldier Field. In a brisk workout the collegians rehearsed quick kicks and offense and defense with standout performances by Sid Luckman Pete Fry Johnny Pingel and Everett Kischer. The eleven who may carry the Giants attack included Bill Daddie Joe Michal Horace Bell Dan Hill Mike Jochel Al Wolff Bowden Wyatt George Faust Billy Patterson Bob MacLeod and Howie Weiss.
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Former lightweight stars clash in scoreline packed card
In New York Lou Ambers defeated Henry Armstrong after a points decision. In Pittsburgh Pedro Montanez stopped Howard Scott to claim victory. In Los Angeles Baby Arismendi scored a KO against Jackie Carter.
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Cowboy” Scott
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Johnny Niggeling May Save Redlegs
Cincinnati Reds add John Niggeling a 1939 veteran right hander from Remsen Iowa to bolster pitching. He has won both starts for Cincinnati improving rotation relief for Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer as the pennant race tightens.
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Benefit Softball Game At Park Thrills Church Fans
Thursday night features two handpicked teams under Ellis Park lights for a benefit game honoring Howard Pyle who broke his leg. Open league and Senior Boys teams, selected by managers, meet after the 9 p.m. start, with a 7:45 opener between Chevrolet and City Parks in the Open league playoffs.
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Steam rollers exempt from permits and traffic rules in DC
District of Columbia operators of steam rollers are not required to have permits and are not subject to traffic regulations. This unusual exemption affects how heavy equipment moves in the city.
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