Nelson Wins Golf Crown With 269 Total
Byron Nelson, the mechanical golfer from Toledo, shot a 63 in the final round to finish at 269 for 72 holes and claim the Philadelphia Inquirer Invitational title. Harold McSpaden finished second at 271, with other contenders close behind as Nelson extended his streak to six straight tourney victories and earned top money.
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White Sox take two from Tigers in Chicago doubleheader
The White Sox defeated Detroit 6-1 and 7-5 to move atop the AL leaders, but pitcher Joe Haynes dislocated his right ankle sliding into a base in the second game and was carried off on a stretcher.
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Cubs Defeat Reds 3 to L in Rain Halts Second Game
Cubs top Reds 3 to 1 as Wagner's All-Stars take a 1-0 lead before rain halted play in the fourth at Kanawha Park. Dizzy Dean pitched two innings for Pittsburgh before moving to first base, with Soapy Heyl driving in the lone Wagner run and Sparky Adams starting for War Industrial.
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West Virginia Open Sealed by Rain in 13th Run
Arnold Browning of Huntington won the 13th West Virginia Open with a 238 total in stroke play after rain and hail delayed play at Greenbrier Valley course. Jules Blanton, Clera Wigchman, Pete Petroske, and Rangeley trailed, with Rangeley taking top amateur honors at 229 as play wrapped under fading light.
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Baseball reports and notes from early league play
A collage of baseball results and player notes cites earnings and homers leaders in the major leagues, with Hank Greenberg and Hank Aaron mentions and a Red Sox trade hint. Freddy Cochran’s comeback story highlights a Walter crown bid, plus recaps of Zivic, Jenkins, Bruton, and others.
Phillies and Giants clash as doubleheader action unfolds
Broad day of baseball with the Boston Red Sox sweeping Washington in a twin bill 21 and 1. Emmitt O Neill earned his fourth win in the opener and Leon Culberson, John Lazon and Jim Bucher provided the scoring support. The Pirates fell twice to the Phillies as Ken Burkardt and Ted Wilks shut down New York bats while the Cardinals swept Pittsburgh behind strong hitting and pitching. Brooklyn knocked Boston from first place as Mort Cooper took a loss and Gil Hodges starred for Brooklyn in a weather interrupted game.
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Highcoat Triumphs Over Navy in War Industrial League
Highcoat defeated Navy 1 to 0 at Highcoat field in a rugged War Industrial league match. Fort Hall and a Jong fly by ARH propelled Highcoat, while Navy’s Byres earned walks. Helms allowed 4 runs in a pitching duel.
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Unclear OCR: Veteran golfers tie for top score
The readable portion notes Jimmy Hines and Ky Laftoon tied for 284 after two rounds, listing Chicago veterans. The fragment contains multiple garbled names and stray words, leaving the main fact as a tie at 284 between Hines and Laftoon with uncertain additional context.
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Derby hopeful Buymerbond eyes Santa Anita Derby clash
Buymerbond, runner in the Kentucky Derby, seeks the Santa Anita Derby meeting. Narrow finish separates winner from Aldridge and Ground Play with A One close behind. Belmont favorites at 34 percent, four races worth 14 thousand dollars each on the schedule. Johnny Longden tops Santa Anita riding, winning five of eight last Saturday. Eddie Arcaro faced boos after Hazard, the favorite, refused to run at Belmont.
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