Bud Ward Captures 1940 U S Amateur Golf Title
Bud Ward of Spokane Washington defeated Ray Billows of Poughkeepsie New York 7 and 5 to win the 43rd U S amateur championship at Glenview Illinois. Ward's brilliant putting and steady play overcame Billows after a morning four up lead. Ward, 26, survived windy conditions and posted a five under par 67 in the semi finals over Art Doering of Chicago.
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Red Peppers Fire Back At Rassling Critics
In this sports column By Tait, writers defend pro wrestling as a legitimate sport while exposing perceived rigging and fixed finishes. The piece discusses heavyweight boxing woes, Lou Nova versus Tony Galento, and questions rankings and manager influence amid a broader critique of modern boxing legitimacy.
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Reds rout Giants 6 1 as Walters wins 25th
Cincinnati pitcher Bucky Walters scattered five hits and earned his 25th victory guiding the Reds to a 6 1 victory over the New York Giants. Cincinnati scored in the first and third innings and added three more runs in the third before Jim Lynn finished. The win keeps pace with St Louis, who beat Boston 6 5, in the pennant chase on the Giants’ anniversary visit.
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Henry Armstrong to Defend Welter Title for Pinkie
promoter Pinkie George says Henry Armstrong will defend the welterweight title in Des Moines Iowa on October 9 against an as yet unnamed opponent. Negotiations with Al Manfredo of Fresno California are reported for a 10 to 15 round bout judged by three Iowa sports editors due to the lack of a boxing commission.
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Nova Galento Fight Flops at Gate of 69 Thousand
Philadelphia promoters report the Nova Galento heavyweight bout drew 15 975 paid admissions and gate receipts of 69 806 46 dollars with net proceeds of 56 655 64 dollars. The Jersey bartender Galento lost to the Los Angeles heavyweight in a match at municipal stadium.
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Los Angeles Youth Tops Bromwich in Tennis Classic
Welby Van Horn, 19, from Los Angeles high, stunned Australia’s Jack Bromwich to reach the final of the national singles in a five set victory 2-6 4-6 6-2 6-4 8-6. Bobby Riggs, Wimbledon champion born in Los Angeles, advanced by defeating Midshipman Joe Hunt 6-1 6-2 4-6 6-1 to set the Sunday final.
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National League Standings and Weekend Results
National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 84 wins and 51 losses, followed by St. Louis, Chicago, Brooklyn, New York, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Boston. Weekend results include Cincinnati 6 New York 1, St. Louis 7 Boston 6, Chicago 8 Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 2, with Sunday games: New York at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Chicago, Boston at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Unclear Basketball Standings and Matchups From A Fragment
The fragment shows team records and scores including New York Detroit Cleveland Boston Philadelphia Chicago Washington St Louis with various win loss tallies and a partial schedule. It lists game results like New York 8 Detroit 5 and Cleveland at Philadelphia, indicating a midseason standings snapshot.
Hawks Finish Opening Week of Iowa City Practice
The University of Iowa Hawkeyes completed a week of football drills under Head Coach Eddie Anderson and staff. Capt. Erwin Prasse and Dick Evans anchored the ends while Mike Enich and Jim Walker held tackle spots and Charles Tollefson with Henry Luebcke started at guard. Bill Diehl remained at center.
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Pitt Trustees Endorse De Emphasis Athletic Policy
An investigating committee of seven trustees in Pittsburgh endorses Pitt s new policy banning subsidization of athletes. The report follows the resignation of football coach Dr John B Sutherland after six months of university affairs debates over football emphasis.
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Yankees Win Fourth Straight American League Pennant
The New York Yankees clinched their fourth consecutive AL pennant after a 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium following Cleveland’s 2-1 Indians victory over Boston. The Yankees lead is 17 games with 15 to go, matching a modern league record.
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Spectacular Finish Wins Rich Gold Cup Race For Challedon
Challedon, under a strong stretch drive by Jockey Richards, surged from fourth to win the $15,000 added Gold Cup at Hawthorne Park. Gridiron finished second with Chief Onaway third and Viscounty fourth. Challedon paid 2.60 for the $2 ticket as Sun Beau set the pace for the mile and a quarter in 2:03 1 5.
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Finland Vows 1940 Olympics Amid War Fears
Helsinki clings to plans for the 1940 Games with war looming. World champion javelin thrower Matti Jarvinen says Finns will hold the event war or no war. The city proceeds with permanent Olympic facilities in anticipation.
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