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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

14

Dark Horse Johnny Bulla Takes Lead At National Open

Johnny Bulla of Chicago surged to a 54 hole total of 211 at the National Open, moving ahead with a round of 68 while Sammy Snead slipped with a 73 and Bud Ward remained close at 213. Craig Wood was one stroke back at 212 as contenders chased the final 18 holes in Chicago.

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Snead Extends Open Lead With 36-Hole 139 At Philadelphia

Sammy Snead held a firm half way lead in the National Open at Philadelphia Country Club after a 71 Friday to add to Thursday's 68 for a 36 hole total of 139. Horton Smith was a stroke back at 140, with Craig Wood at 141 and Bud Ward and Denny Shute tied at 142. Other contenders in the 143 to 146 range included Lawson Little, Jag SmPad en, Johnny Bulla, Frank Moore, and Harry Cooper, asされ 2300 B C astronomy note.

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Clinton takes lead in Three-I league race

Clinton Giants moved into first place in the Three-I league after Evansville dropped to second with an 8-0 loss to Decatur. Springfield overwhelmed Bloomington 14-1 as Springfield and Decatur closed in on the leaders.

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Washington Muscatine Teams To Meet Sunday

The Muscatine Independent baseball team will play the Washington Independents here Sunday afternoon. Manager Ray Whitehead plans to start Herman Wagen-Knecht Ainsworth on the mound with Kenneth Campbell North English and Max Mitchell Crawfordsville in reserve.

the Gazette Washington Muscatine Washington Independents Ray Whitehead Herman Wagen-Knecht Ainsworth Kenneth Campbell North English Max Mitchell Crawfordsville

Yank British polo teams tangle again in Meadowbrook match

In Westbury New York, the United States selects the same four riders Mike Phipps Tommy Hitchcock Stewart Igelhart and Winston Guest to defend the Westchester Cup against Britain in a high stakes second match. Bob Skene Hesket Hughes Gerald Balding and Eric Tyrrell Martin make up the British lineup with Roark still sidelined by a shoulder injury. If America wins June 25 could be only an exhibition.

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Bees Purchase Rumors Stoke Boston Talks

Boston Bees president Bob Quinn said three outsiders approached NL officials in the last two weeks about buying the team but lost interest when money was mentioned. He denied talks with William Danforth since the World Series and noted Francis Ouimet called the Danforth link a bank. Charles Francis Adams, the club’s heaviest stockholder, declined to comment beyond backing Quinn’s actions.

Boston (Ap Bob Quinn Boston Bees Boston Quinn William Danforth Danforth Francis Ouimet The Bees Charles Francis Adams Suffolk Downs Adams the Bees

Washington and Cleveland Box Score Summary

Major League box scores show Washington and Cleveland with midgame scoring, including Wright and Travis RBIs for Washington and Grimes and Trosky homers for Cleveland. Bronca earned the win over Chase, while Feller started for Washington and Wilson closed for Cleveland, as errors and double plays feature in a tightly contested early season matchup.

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Hawkeye Teams In Better Than Even Showing For Year

IOWA CITY AP The University of Iowa athletic teams split slightly better than even in the year just completed with 45 victories and two ties against 40 defeats. Baseball led with 19 wins and five losses. Track swimming and golf also finished above .500.

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Conesville To Play First Game Sunday At Nichols

The newly organized Conesville independent baseball team will play its first game Sunday afternoon at Nichols. The squad is made up of current and former high school players.

The Gazette Conesville Conesville Independent Nichols

Standings and Friday results across multiple leagues

Standings show teams like Clinton Waterloo Evansville Cedar Rapids Springfield Bloomington and Decatur with records and percentages. Friday results include Decatur 8 Evansville 0 and Springfield 14 Bloomington 1 with several games postponed or moved to double headers.

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Armour As The Buddha Of The Links In Philadelphia

Henry Mclemore profiles Tommy Armour at the Philadelphia Country Club during the national open. Armour, praised as a sage figure, debunks the idea of a true super golfer, saying Hagen and Jones approached such status but no one can dominate the game. He warns that unseen hazards can topple even legends.

Philadelphia Tommy Armour Clarence Buddington Kelland Grantland Rice Burr Philadelphia Country Club Guldahl Bob Jones Walter Hagen Hagen Jones Buddha

Open League Softball Shuts Down Five Games Friday

Friday night open league supplied three shutouts and a flurry of big scores. Wilson’s edged Parks 2-0 as White outpitched Billy Driscoll. Beanie Dyson debuting for Armstrong’s opened with a 3-0 win over Curris. Chevrolet led early with five runs in the first, beating Rosenbaum’s Crew 33-7. YWCA’s Pitcher Sherrets blanked Speeder Machinery 13-0. Quaker Oats beat Wilson’s 19-14. Armstrong defeated Withers 26-10 while LaPlant-Choate fell to French Paint 33-7.

White Wilson’s Parks Billy Driscoll Beanie Dyson Armstrong’s Curris Bud McGuire Chevrolet Rosenbaum Sherrets Quaker Oats Armstrong LaPlant-Choate

Greenberg Closes In On Ruth’s Homer Record Trail

Hank Greenberg again chased Babe Ruth’s 60 homer mark with his thirteenth blast as Detroit routed Philadelphia 14 to 4. Jimmy Foxx and Ted Williams fueled other big-shots while Feller and Passeau stumbled in tough losses. Dodgers rose to third as Pirates fell, with Cincinnati and Philadelphia having an open date.

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Boxing Headline Notes From John Henry Lewis Saga

AP report surveys boxing headlines and rumors as John Henry Lewis faces eye examination in Washington or risk being stripped. Potential free-for-all looms with Bettina Conn Harvey and Lesnevich-Clark winner. manager refuses exam. Travel notes mention O'Brien Alabama offer. other sports prompts include Don Padgett bids, Boon retirement, Louis gamble, and track plans.

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Final Eighteen Holes At Washington Open Golf Tourney

The Washington county open golf tournament completes its final 18 holes at Kalona on Sunday with 62 players in five flights. Don Taylor leads with 141 after 66 and 75, two strokes ahead of Phil Antonoff, Gifford Morrison, and Glenn Smith who follow on 143, 145, and 3145 respectively. General chair R H Peterseim oversees the event with a champion cup and flight prizes.

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