Draft Director Seeks Reversal On Rigney Draft Deferment
Chicago scene as state selective service chief Paul Armstrong seeks reversal of John Dungan Rigney's 0 day draft deferment for the White Sox pitcher. He appeals to President Roosevelt, citing public interest and equality of deferment standards for prominent players and others with high salaries.
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Chicago
John Dungan Rigney
Chicago White Sox
Paul G. Armstrong
Selective Service
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Rigney
Lewis B. Hershey
Washington
Armstrong
Rig
White Sox
Higney
le Almey
Jone
Sox
Zaharias Won't Defend Crown In Open Golf
Babe Didrikson Zaharias misses defense of her Women’s Western Open title in Cincinnati due to injuries from a touring Australia accident. She and husband George Zaharias were involved in a ditch rescue when a vertebra was pulled from a joint. Zaharias says she would have won again but for the injury.
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Los Angeles
Babe Didrikeon Zaharias
Cincinnati
Babe
George Zaharias
Australia
Zaharias
Conn Likely to Pick Foes After Louis Bout If He Wins
If Billy Conn defeats Joe Louis on June 18 fans expect a carefully staged path of future opponents. The column notes Conn’s cautious management by promoter Johnny Rey and compares potential challengers like Arturo Godoy Max Baer Buddy Baer Abe Simon and Tom Galento, while praising Conn’s style and appeal.
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York
Special News Service
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Gene Tunney
Tom Heeney
Billy
Conn
Johnny Rey
Ray
Louis
Arturo Godoy
Max Baer
BuddyBaer
Abe Simon
Tomy Galento
Giromick
Fred Haney Named Manager of Toledo Club
Fred Haney, recently replaced as St. Louis Browns manager by Luke Sewell, is named manager of the Toledo club in the American Association. Zack Taylor moves to Browns as coach, while Johnny Bassler is released as Browns coach. Haney also becomes vice president of the Toledo club.
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ENS
Fred Haney
St. Louis Browns
Luke Sewell
Toledo
Browns
Zack Taylor
Haney
Madhens
Johnny Bassler
Sewell
Baney
Louis sets standard in boxing as others steal the show
The excerpt notes Louis dominating opponents and taking the spotlight with less credit to challengers who fight bravely. It highlights frustration that fans praise rivals like Buddy Baer and Joe Louis competitors while questions linger on who actually won the bout.
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Louis
Buddy Baers
Jhie Simons
Baseball Leaders Listed in Dual League Rankings
The Associated Press compiles top hitters and batters from both leagues. Notable names include Williams, Mize, Slaughter, DiMaggio, and DiMaggio in the American and National Leagues with runs batted in, home runs, and batting averages noted in a dense stat line.
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Yapkies
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ik/Nichels
Chicago
DiMaggio
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Wcamil
Brooklyn
Rune
Hichels
Solwark
Ieller
N.Y
Slaughter
St. I
DiMeggio
Gordon
Plans Shaping For Fourth Annual All Breed Dog Show
Officials of the Sanawha Valley Kennel Club sponsor the Laidley field event next Saturday inviting a large eastern United States entry. Last year’s surprises included Jasper of Joy’s Flush and a strong Brittany turnout. this year features diverse breeds and a wildlife exhibition by the West Virginia Conservation Commission. Judging begins at 4 a.m. with best in show at 8 p.m. in Kanawha Valley.
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Sanawha Valley
Morris and Essex
Charleston
Kanawha County
Laidley Field
Kanawha Valley
West Virginia Conservation Commission
Kanawha to Stage Invitational Golf Tournament Friday
An invitational golf tournament for ladies will be held Friday at Kanawha Country Club with about 100 players from the tri state region. Mrs. R. B. Blubaugh and Mrs. J. E. Teflow oversee arrangements as plans were finalized after Ladies day. Prizes are numerous and events will fill the day. In a flag tournament Mrs. Fred Case won by carrying her flag to the 18th fairway, with Mrs. E. Williamson second and Mrs. W. Smith third after a draw with Mrs. R. Lowe.
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R. B. Blubaugh
J. E. Teflow
Tristate
Kanawha
Fred
Case
E. V. Wiliamson
W. C. Smith
R. W. Lowe
Cleveland Rams Sell Franchise to Reeves and Levy
The Cleveland Rams of the National Professional Football League were sold by stockholders for about 140000 dollars to Daniel F. Reeves of New York and Fred Levy of Louisville. The team will remain in Cleveland with Dutch Clark as head coach and Art Lewis as assistant.
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Cleveland Rams
Daniel F.reeves
New York
Fred Levy
Louisville
Reeves
I Meland News Reel Company
Kerr
Dutch” Clark
Art Lewis
Chenoweth Faces Challenge as City Wide Draws Near
The Gazette’s City Wide tournament at Meadow Brook opens Saturday with defending champion John Chenoweth under pressure to regain form. Roy Blizzard works on his putting and irons while former champ Joe Rugel and a host of top hopefuls vie for the 32 player championship flight. Qualifying runs four days at Meadow Brook, with clubs Kanawha County Edgewood Southmoor Capitol View fielding entrants.
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Charleston
Gazette
Meadow Brook
John Chenoweth
Chenoweth
Roy Blizzard
John
Kanawha Country Club
Blizzard
Joe Rugel
Rugel
Jimmy Love
Renee Stane
Mike O'Conner
Earl Jones
C. A. Bailey
Andy Brawley
Earl Bennett
Pell Miller
Oscar Johnson
O. O. Wright
Carl Cottrell
V. F. Skidmore
Edgewood
Southmoor
Capitol View
Krueger
Meadow Brook Club
Ford Frick Urges Baseball Survival During National Emergency
Ford Frick president of the National League told 200 Brooklyn Rotary members that baseball should be kept alive despite wartime efforts to abolish it. He warned against official moves to curtail night games to save electricity, noting parks use less power than fans turning off home lights.
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