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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1940

Page

9

Betty Jameson Dominates Qualifying In Trans Miss Tournament

Betty Jameson, the 21 year old San Antonio golfer and four time Texas state champion, led 135 players in the qualifying round of the Trans Mississippi tournament in St Louis. She shot 73 to medalist Patty Berg who carded 74. Other scorers under 80 included Kyllis Otto 79 and Kay Pearson 76.

ST. Louis Bhoniter Betty Jameson San Antonio Texas Patty Berg Mineneapolis Pally Kyllis Otto Atlantic Russell Mann Milwaukee Yea Nap Kay Pearson Houston Tex Lin Zech

On The Line tone of old line sports chatter and dieting myths

The piece blends boxing and golf gossip about athletes like Oliver and Snead, recounting exaggerated tales of diet fads, public interest in exhibitions, and the influence of managers. It notes Oliver’s surprising weight gain after a dubious diet story and mentions Sam Snead having an alibi amid open secrets.

Herome Hagen Columbus Circle Oliver Tony Galemlo St. Petersburg Freddie Corcoran Corcoran Lefty Snead Sam Snead Geng Sarazen Gene Lawson Breston Woods N. OH PLS GA Canterbury Golf Club Bobby Jones Red Cross New York Dick Chapman

Godoy Confident to Beat Louis in June Title Match

Arturo Godoy, training in the hills, declares fearlessness and confidence to defeat Louis for the heavyweight title in Yankee Stadium on June 20. Whitey Bimstein touts Godoy as a stranger and stronger fighter, while noting Louis’ quickness and tendency to break routine can be exploited.

Godoy Louis Joe Lewis Arturova Superman Lang Tavis Tih Whitey Bimstein Goday Artuuro Lenis Yankee Stadium Fle Arturo Hell Bimstein Goodey God Gaday

Charleston Bicycle Safety Parade Entry Form

A participant expresses intent to joins the Charleston Bicycle Safety Parade on Friday June 14 with a bike ready half an hour before start. The form, to be filled for Montgomery Ward sports department in Daniel Boone hotel building, requests agreement to parade rules and designated meeting spot.

Charleston Sports Department Montgomery Ward Daniel Boone Hotel

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