Sam Snead Favored To Win U S Open In Philadelphia
Freddie Corcoran predicts Sam Snead will capture his first U S Open this week at Merion Philadelphia eight to ten strokes. The piece recalls Snead’s Open struggles at previous venues, notes his age and optimism, and weighs contenders including Ben Hogan and Ralph Guldahl as possible winners.
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PGA
Boston
Ted Williams
Sam Snead
Corcoran
Sambo
Snead
Sam
Freddie
Sami
Hell
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Jimmy Danae
Ben Hogan
Joe
Old Sami
Chelyan Independent to Face Ward Monday at 5 PM
Ward Mayor Searls announced Chelyan Independent will play Ward on Monday at 5 p.m. Players meet at the Chelyan field at 4 p.m. for the trip.
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Chelyan
Bill Searls
Ward
Chelyan Field
Sam Snead Sets Early Pace In Golf Earnings Record
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia today led in money earnings with 20728 and pursued all time money winning pace for the Vardon Trophy average and Ryder Cup points as of June 3 1945. The article notes Snead’s 52 round season average at 68.96, aiming at the Vardon record 69.30 and Ryder Cup points pace ahead of 1949 benchmarks. Jimmy Demaret follows with 13691 in earnings and 69.59 average while other leaders include Jim Ferrier Cary Middlecoff and Jack Burke Jr with 9464 10070 and 9187 respectively.
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Hicago
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Snead
Byron Nelson
Assoc
Nelson
Ben Hogan
Sammy
Lloyd Mangrum
Jimmy Demaret
Varden
Ryder
PGA
Jim Ferrier
Cary Middlecoff
Jack Burke
Merion Set to Host National Open Tests Linksmen
The 164 players, led by favorites Ben Hogan Cary Middlecoff Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret, prepare for the United States Open at Merion Golf Club Ardmore from Thursday to Saturday. The 6694 yard par 70 course features the abandoned stone dump near holes 16 and 7 along with water hazards 120 traps and roadside risks raising the challenge. A $2000 first prize plus prestige and advertising windfalls await the winner as players contend the rugged course that matched the 1934 Open.
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Charles Einstein
New York
Merion
Ardmore
Merion Golf Club
Ben Hogan
Cary Middlecoff
Sam Snead
Jimmy Demaret
Olin Dutra
Divisional All Stars To Play in NFL Bowl
NFL owners authorize a pro bowl game between all-star divisions to be staged next January with Los Angeles Publishers Association as sponsor. The plan includes co sponsorship by the Publishers Association and a Shrine group, with players to receive at least 400 dollars plus travel expenses.
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National Football League
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Pubishers Association
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Stewine
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Shriners
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Sikegi
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Burke, Jr
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Henry Ransa
Pete
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Daisy Angeles Times
Skip Alexander
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Lawson
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Crescent Rd
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
League
From Czechoslovakia to Charleston Jan Kozeluh Becomes Edgewood Tennis Pro
Jan Kozeluh, formerly of Czechoslovakia and longtime American resident, becomes Edgewood Country Club’s summer tennis pro in Charleston. The 48 year old former top amateur and professional player from the 1920s and 30s will teach aspiring local players and bring extensive Czech and German championship pedigree to the club.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
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Long Island
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WN. C
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Karel
Prague
Kozeiuh
Charleston
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Netsters
Shepherd Wins Fourth Straight YMCA West Side Softball Title
Shepherd captured its fourth consecutive YMCA West Side Church League softball victory 11 4 last week led by pitching from Burgess. Weekley Memorial upset Dan's to fall to second place by 24 18 as standings show Shepherd ahead by a half game. Dan's girls softball team will practice Tuesday at 6 p m at Legion Field with players Casteel Gard ner Snyder Slaymaker Sharr Edwards Hammick Thompson Al shire Muscles Joseph Shaimblin Perry McIntosh Allgas. Contact Dan Miller at 20612 Golkhorn Star or 37R56 for games.
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Alshire
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Shaimblin
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Golkhorn Star
Industrial EMCO Leads as Schedule Winds Through Week
EMCO and Viscose vie atop the Industrial League as action resumes with three 2:30 p.m. games at Boomer field. Hubbard faces Wharton at Madison, Hurricane visits Viscose, and EMCO plays Madison. Viscose holds second after four wins in six. Siders of Viscose threw a no hit no run vs Hubbard last Thursday, fanning eight.
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Yankees Sweep White Sox in Twin Bill 3-1 and 6-3
New York Yankees won both ends of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, 3-1 and 6-3, to extend their lead over Detroit. Tom Byrne pitched well in the opener while Joe DiMaggio blasted a three-run homer in the seventh of the nightcap, backed by Phil Rizzuto and Hank Bauer timely hitting. Al Kozar homered for Chicago, but the Yankees pulled away late.
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Weirton East Bank Scholastic Baseball Title Postponed
West Virginia state champion Scholastic baseball final between Weirton and East Bank High Schools was postponed to Monday at 5 30 p m due to rain soggy field conditions Severe showers and a delayed start pushed back from 2 30 p m Officials said the game will be a regulation nine inning contest with lights used only if needed Teams will travel home for the weekend and return for the Monday matchup
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West Virginia
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Poraible
Simmons Creek Lake Halfway To Completion
The Simmons Creek Lake project, half finished above the E I du Pont plant, rises as the Izaak Walton League and DuPont company build the spillway with donated land and funds. Local donors like Belle Alkali Co and Dr Charles Singleton support youth aims, while Reed Juniors plan a 12 30 p m meeting at Reed field.
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League
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