Ward, Billows Survive Third Round Of U S Amateur
Bruce McCormick of Los Angeles defeated Skee Riegel in a 3 and 2 match to reach the quarter finals of the forty-fifth National Amateur golf tournament. Pat Abbott edged Harry Todd 2 up as Billows and Abbott eye a potential title bid in California.
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Skip" Alexander
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Oklahoma City
Bob Knowles Advances In Country Club Caddy Championship
At the Country club, caddies reach the semi finals as low scores and long matches challenge players. Bob Knowles defeats Duane Emerson in the championship bracket while Vern Kreutzer posts a 77 with multiple one putts. Other flights see Jim Robinson, Clayton Jones, and Don Vesely advancing after tense finishes and extra holes.
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Jim Milke
Jim Meek
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Primo Carnera
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Kenmore
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Wally Barnett
Clayton Jones
Bob Havlik
Fileht
Sim
Milke
Oles
Dick McClenahan
Lee Kreutzer
Iowa Skeet Championship Set for Pioneer Gun Club
Iowa skeet shooters will gather at the Pioneer Gun club in Des Moines on Monday and Tuesday for the state championship skeet tournament.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Pioneer Gun Club
Moore Slated to Miss 10 More Days for Cardinals
National League pennant hopes dim as St. Louis outfielder Terry Moore, hospitalized in Boston after being beaned by the Braves on August 20, will be out for at least ten days. He will leave Boston Friday night for St. Lawrence, Missouri, to rest.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Terry Moore
Boston
Braves
Moore
St. Lawrence
Berwyn Wins Legion Sectional, Advances to Little World Series
Berwyn Illinois defeats St Louis 11 to 4 to capture the American Legion sectional title and earn a spot in the Legion little world series. St Louis had previously eliminated Augusta 6 to 2 in the afternoon. Berwyn will face the San Diego versus Flint winner in Spartanburg South Carolina Thursday.
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Jacobs and Lardner Fail To Close In Omaha Meet
In Omaha Johnny Jacobs falls short against Lynford Lardner as a late bad hole derails a possible victory in the national amateur golf meet. The 20 year old Iowa champion, once on the verge of triumph, faces a harsh lesson on the limits of sport and the steadiness of Wisconsin finalist Lardner.
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Milwaukee Journal
No Change In Top Positions In Three-Eye League Standings
The Associated Press notes no shift at the top as Evansville and Cedar Rapids hold firm in the Three-Eye standings. Cedar Rapids split a doubleheader with Springfield 5 to 1 and 6 to 3 behind Naymick, while Evansville won 6 to 4 over Madison and lost the nightcap 11 to 0 to Springfield. Clinton rose within a half game of sixth place by defeating Moline 5 to 1 as Madison and Waterloo traded blows and Decatur edged Madison 5 to 2.
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Iowa Valley Playoff Opens Sunday With Norway At Watkins
The round robin playoff for the Iowa Valley league title starts Sunday at 2 30 pm with Norway facing Watkins at Watkins. The three teams Norway Watkins and Atkins tied for the regular season and the schedule continues with Atkins at Norway on Sept 7 and Watkins at home on Sept 14.
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Qualifying Deadline At Kenmore Sept 1
Kenmore tournament qualifying closes Sept 1 with match play to begin immediately. Club pro Charles Burkart announced that first round must finish by Sept 5, second by Sept 10, and third by Sept 14. The event will run in flights of 16 entrants, with 25 cent entry fees.
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Charles Burkart
Burkart
Robinson Defeats Guggino In Third Round Stop
New York lightweight Ray Robinson halted Hartfords Carl Red Guggino in 2 47 of the third round in a featured eight round bout at Queensboro Arena before 2000 fans.
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INS
Ray Robinson
Carl “Red” Guggino
Hartford
Conn
Queensboro Arena
Charley Root nets 200th major league victory in doubleheader
Charley Root pitched the 200th victory of his major league career on Wednesday in the second game of a Cubs versus Red Sox doubleheader. The win boosted his standing as a veteran pitcher and added another milestone to an era of durable starts.
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Boston
Ding's Oilers Triumph In Kittenball Matchup
Ding's Oilers beat Zion Lutheran of Muscatine 10 to 8 in Columbus Junction. They set up Friday doubleheader with Fre donia and Letts and plan to play in a tournament at Olds Labor Day.
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Ding's Oilers
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Oilers
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Finals In Decorah Golf Tourney Slated Sept 7
In Decorah the 1941 Oneota Golf and Country Club championship finals are set for Sept 7. Top match pairs include defending champ Mac Scott vs George A. Baker, with Ken Meyer awaiting the winner in the men’s top bracket. several other flight finals also ready.
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H. Kelseth
E. R. Haines
Joe Nockels
Ray Houghton
L. L. Scott
Joe Donlon
A. J. Headington
E. T. Haugen
J. N. Lee
Lucille Knorr
Margaret Krome
Irvin Maas
Pauline Weis
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Bud) Ward
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