Ward opens 4 up on Abbott at midway in 1941 Amateur
Bud Ward of Spokane holds a 4 up lead over Pat Abbott of California at the halfway point of the 36 hole National Amateur championship in Omaha. Ward’s precision drives and key birdies including an eagle on the fourth and 30 and 12 foot birdie putts fueled his advantage.
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Tigers Keep Del Baker As Manager For 1942
Detroit signs Del Baker to a 1942 contract after rumors of a managerial change. Baker led a pennant winner in 1940, but the current season lagged due to Hank Greenberg’s draft and Buck Newsom’s lack of wins.
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Yankees Concede Pennant Race Nears Conclusion
The New York Yankees appear close to clinching the pennant as Ed Barrow urges caution though the team would need eight wins in 24 games. A Dodgers win over the Giants tightens the all New York World Series dynamic while other games shift potential outcomes.
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Raiders Fall Then Bees Clinch Flag in Double Feature
The Bees opened with a 2 to 1 win over the Red Raiders in eight innings before dropping the nightcap 1 to 0 despite Ray Poat's pitching. Rex Carr yielded two singles that spoiled Poat's no-hitter bid in the seventh. Hershey doubled and Kahn drove in the lone Raider run on Picote Ind. coverage.
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Rex Carr
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Kahn
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Bees Clinch 1941 Three-Eye Flag In Evansville Finale
Evansville beats Cedar Rapids 2-1 to clinch the pennant as Frank McElyea doubles and Bud Broskie boots a crucial error. Peat wins 1-6 for Cleveland while Schubel loses 2-1 on an unearned run. Warren Spahm earns his 19th win as 4,000+ fans celebrate.
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Burkardt
Ward and Abbott Reach National Amateur Final
FIELD CLUB Omaha Nebraska cards show Harry Ward and Pat Abbott advancing to the 36 hole finals of the National Amateur. Ward leads 4 up midway through play as scores and margins appear in the rough OCR data.
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Neb
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Pat Abbott
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Ward and Abbott duel in tight national amateur final
Ward edged ahead with a 71 to Abbott’s 76 as gusty winds and heat framed a marathon match. Abbott, the Pasadena actor and former public links champion, trailed most of the day but stayed within two holes until Ward pulled away late, winning 2, 1 with key clutch putts including a 16 foot winner at 17.
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Wilburn Defeats Schrader Again in National Dirt Championship
Des Moines AP wire report says Jimmy Wilburn of Portland edged Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids in the final heat of the national dirt championship at One State. Time 20.38 seconds. Ben Musick of Dallas finished behind in the race.
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Giants Fight Manager As Phillies Scout Shibe Park Rout
New York reports a chaotic scene as the Phillies pile up 18 runs against the Giants at Shibe Park. Giants manager rushes to the third base coach’s box in the fourth inning as Adolfo Luque finishes pitching.
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Bees Wind Up Pennant Race In Three Eye League
Evansville clinches first place with an eight and a half game lead in the Three Eye league after weekend play. Cedar Rapids sits two and a half games above third place Decatur as the drive to the Shaughnessy playoffs continues. Springfield trails Waterloo by seven and a half games as Waterloo wins twice against Moline 5 to 4 and 2 to 1.
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Franck Voted Most Valuable Player For All-Stars
Chicago AP George Franck former Minnesota half back was named the College All Stars MVP after the 1941 preview game. He scored a 22 yard touchdown pass from Tom Harmon before injuring a shoulder and leaving in the third. Chicago Bears defeated the All Stars 37 to 13 marking the Bears third straight win in the series. Franck will receive a trophy at the 1942 contest.
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Red Embree Gets Big League Call for Cleveland
Cleveland manager Roger Peckinpaugh plans a youth influx as Red Embree’s big league call signals a shift from a veteran lineup. The club will rely on minor leaguers like Jum Hegan Vern Freiburger and others from Wilkes Barre and Flint to spark a turnaround from a fourth place finish.
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Hogan Matched With Field In Hershey Open
In Hershey Pennsylvania Ben Hogan shot 67 to reach a 36 hole total of 136 10 under par, matching Dick Metz's 1939 record pace for the Hershey Open field. Denny Shute Sam Snead and Clayton Heafner trailed Hogan with sub par rounds and tied for second at 138.
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Hot Springs
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Linville
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Gene Kunes
Philadelphia
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Tex
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Archery Meet Opens Sunday in Oelwein
The Iowa association state championship tournament opens Sunday in Oelwein with flight categories A B and C and junior events. Sunday's program includes two shoots and ends with a banquet in Sacred Heart church basement. Harry Wells of Oelwein is treasurer.
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American League standings and late Friday results
The update shows the American League teams with wins and losses, highlighting New York and Detroit records. Details include percentage figures and a Friday result note with a Saturday follow-up, indicating a baseball schedule wrap and standings shift.
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Terry Moore Hopes to Play in 10 Days
St. Louis outfielder Terry Moore, hit in the head and hospitalized in Boston, said his hearing is temporarily impaired but the ear drum injury should heal. He expects to be back in action within ten days and praised the Cardinals for not giving up as they pursue the pennant.
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Valley motorcycle races set for Seteten Sunday
Waterloo dispatch notes more than 25 riders compete in valley championship races at Seteten Sunday. Entrees include George Auld of Cedar Rapids Whit Roger Webster City Pat Ream Hoffmeister of St Roy Clark of St Joseph Missouri.
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San Diego Juniors Take Semifinal in Legion Series
Flint edged the Westerners 2 to 1 in the semifinal of the America Legion tournament in Spartansburg. The Flint club led after a four run burst in the third inning, while San Diego managed seven hits and Flint nine.
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Louise Brough Repeats As Junior Girls Tennis Champion
Louise Brough of Beverly Hills California defeated Doris Hart of Miami Florida 7-5 6-2 to win the National Junior Girls tennis championship for the second year in a row. The 16 year old Hart pushed Brough early but the veteran secured the title with smooth consistent play. The win comes as Brough faces aging out of junior eligibility next winter.
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Boxing Round Upset Features Robinson vs Neoi Athletes
An uneven boxing card highlights a bout featuring Ray Robinson against a challenger with stinging punches. The event includes a contested match, a premature finish, and notable exchanges as fighters trade blows in a crowded arena.
Link Belt Speeder Clinches Semi Final In Local Tournament
Link Belt Speeder defeated Marion to reach the tournament semifinals as the lone local team. Marion fought to the seventh, scoring twice to make it 7-5 with a runner on third and none out. Marion’s five runs came on five hits while Speeder posted seven runs and seven hits.
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World Record Set On Grand Circuit in Syracuse Heat
Nibble Hanover owned by Aikenstable of S C and Harry Whitney won the fourth heat at Syracuse to set a new Grand Circuit mark, after Spencer Scott and Earl's Moody Guy won heats to force a runoff. Times listed include 2:00 4, 1:59, 2:02, and 2:03 with other trotters and purses noted.
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Bobby Riggs Voted Favorite in National Singles
Forest Hills reports seedings for the national singles tournament at West Side Tennis Club starting Saturday. Don McNeill, defending champion, questions his chances while acknowledging tough draws versus Wayne Sabin Frank Kovacs and Bobby Riggs as the field tightens.
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Wapsie Co Champions Open Playoff Set Sunday
Manchester and Walker share Wapsie Valley league title and will open the playoff Sunday at 2 15 p m. Harold Woody of Manchester and Redee Water will pitch for the teams in the game to be played in Manchester.
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Series Parley To Begin Wednesday
Chicago report says baseball officials from the National and American leagues will hold a meeting Wednesday. Landis and special referees will meet with league agents and representatives from Brooklyn St Louis and Pittsburgh as well as New York Cleveland to discuss the season.
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Large Crowd Attends City Pool Meet Highlights
A crowded Friday night at the new municipal pool hosted the first city swimming meet. Midget and boys free style preliminaries were held due to entries. Readable results list placements and times for several events, including 200 and 196 yard free, backstroke, and sprints with swimmers such as Ken Marsh, Geiger, and Arlene Abrends among top finishers.
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