National Open at Cleveland Echoes Old Golf Stars
The 46th National Open in Cleveland drew fans as legends like Gene Sarazen, Tommy Armour, Joe Kirkwood, Willie Goggin, Craig Wood, Denny Shute, Horton Smith and Sam Snead sparked thrill moments. Notables from West Virginia and Ohio, including Grantland Rice, Toddy Penna, and Frank Stranahan, created a homey atmosphere as Arch and course scenes showcased towering shots and eager spectators.
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Golidom
Denny Shute
Horton Smith
Cleveland
West Virginia
Clarence W. Meadows
Charley Lodges
Snead
Henry Picard
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Frank
Joe
Stranahan
Sam Snead
Sam
Johnny Bulla
Grantland Rice
Coffey
Moundsville
Twink Starr
Huntington Sporting Goods
Toney Penna
Dayton
Chneinnatt
Eddie King Named Morris Harvey Assistant Murray and Blizzard Meets
Thirty three year old Carl Edward King former Charleston High School athlete was named assistant football and head basketball coach at Morris Harvey College. President Riggleman announced the appointment after King completed a masters in physical education at the University of Michigan. King will begin July 1 as assistant professor in physical education and take over the baseball team in 1947.
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Darrell Harless Hirty
Carl Edward King
Charleston High School
Morris Harvey College
Leoneard Riggleman
Alderson (Stretch) Propps
King
University of Michigan
Propps
Ing Wiia
Morris Harvey
Jake Moser
Charleston
Lions
Charlesonton High School
Huntington
Huntington High School
Buckeye
Marshall
Eddie Blickle
John Brickels
Board of Education
Clay Martin
Dunbar
Alderson
Stretch
Eddie King
Morris ‘Harvey College
C. B
Cebe
Ross
Marshall College
Gazette
Blizzard Aims For Record In City-Wide Golf Championship
The Gazette reports the 15th annual City-Wide golf championship at Meadow Brook with Roy Blizzard seeking another title to match Joe Rugel’s three wins. Gordon Murray stands as the final obstacle in a 36-hole final, a clash billed as a “battle royal” between veterans.
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Gordon Murray
Roy Blizzard
the Gazette
Meadow Brook
Murray
Stan East
Blizzard
O. K. Johnson
Gazette
Meadow Brookith
Roy
Joe Rugel
Andy Brawley
Coulter to Georgia Tech Next Fall
Dewitt Coulter a 21 year old All America tackle from West Plains will attend Georgia Tech next fall after visiting the campus. He said he is not interested in pro offers or any offers to attend a Southwest Conference school.
United States Wins Wightman Cup in Lopsided Victory
America’s women tennis stars dominated Britain at Wimbledon to retain the Wightman Cup. The U S team swept seven matches, losing no sets, and Julie Brough, Osborne, and Curry delivered key wins while Jean Bass fell to Osborne in straight sets. The Duchess of Kent awarded the cup to Dorothy Wightman, donor and non playing captain.
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Eng
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Kent
Jean Curry
Louise Brough
Los Angeles
Miss Curry
Miss Brough
Jean
Louise
Wuarjorie Osborne
San Franisco
Jean Bass
England
Miss Osborne
United States
Miss
Brough
Mia
Bostock
Mary Halfara
Pro Amateur Set Monday at Edgewood Country Club
The second pro-amateur golf tour event of the season is scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. at Edgewood Country Club. Pro Clem Wiechman expects a strong field as a tuneup for Logan State Open on June 24 25 26. Each pro may bring three amateurs, with four amateurs forming a team and one acting as a pro substitute.
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Schwabe Maz
Spencer Moore
Mieaden Broek Galt Ola
Jimmy David
Jimmy Davis
Kanawha
Larry Wiechman
Edgewood
Wiechman
C. C. Wright
John Chenoweth
Gay Carper
Edgeweod Country Club
Clem
Edgewood Country Club
Clem Wiechman
Logan
Four Industrial Games on Tap Sunday Card
The Industrial League schedules four Sunday games. Viscose leads with eight starts and Carbine sits second at 1-1. Today features Monsanto at Highcoal, Stamper versus Viscose at Nitro, U S Rubber versus Carbide at Armor Park at 4 pm, and Dr Pepper versus DuPont at Kanawha Park at 7 pm. Standings show Viscone 4 Monsanna 20 Carboine 7 20 S Rubber Stamper 3 duPont Highcond 3 Dr Pepper e.
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Viscose
Carbide
Monsanto
Highcoal
Stamper
U. S. Rubber
Armor Park
Dr. Pepper
duPont
Kanawha Park
Nitro
Stamper Motors
Wol
Monsanna
Town Tops Paces City Softball Circuit
Town Tops Taxi remains the league leader with an 8 1 record as Carbide trails at 7 2. Tuesday games pit Town Tops against Owls at 6 15 p m and Owens against Carbide at 7 15 p m. Thursday matchups include Town Tops vs Sport Mart at 6 15 p m and Carbide vs duPont at 6 15 p m. Standings list Town Tops 8 1 and Carbide 7 2. Owls and Sport Mart follow. Gazette carrier Saleamani team scheduled to play Cedar Grove Tuesday at 2 30 p m. Cedar Grove had won earlier in the season. The summingbird song note is mentioned but not relevant to the standings.
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Cedar Grove
Town Tops Taxi
Carbide
Town Tops
Owls
Owens
Sport Mart
duPont
Towns Tops
Owens Mlinois
Three Games Scheduled In Junior Circuit This Week
The Charleston Junior baseball league lists three games this week. Tomes and Peanuts hold unblemished records in six starts. Schedule shows Jaycees versus Tom's at Kanawha Park today at 1 p.m. Gazettes clash with Fleetwing on Thursday and Daily Mail meets Frankenberger’s on Tuesday evening.
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Peanuts
Jaycees
Tom's
Kanawha Park
Daily Mail
Frankenberger’s
Gazette
Fleetwing
The
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Teans Wol Pet, Tom's
Ceescsartege
Frankenberger
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