Masters Open At Augusta Draws Star Players
The Masters opens with top professionals and amateurs including Bobby Jones anticipated to compete. Contenders such as Ben Hogan Sam Snead and Henry Colton are in the hunt for the 10000 prize fund as the field tackles the 6800 yard Augusta course.
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Witter
Sc-Odd
Ralph Guldahl
Jéxmy Demaxet Wan
Ben Hogan
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Snead
Bobby Tocke
Henry Colton
Babe Zaharias Barred from National Open
The U S Golf Association barred Babe Didrikson Zaharias from entering the National Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Officials said the event is strictly for men, either professionals or amateurs with low handicaps, despite Zaharias's wishes to qualify. She expressed disappointment but respect for the decision and hinted a possible return next year.
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Associated Press
New York
Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Riviera Country Club
Los Angeles
U.S. Golf Association
USGA
George Za‘arias
Zahasias
Pirates upset by White Sox in Juarez spring tilt
In Juarez Mexico the Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a 7 5 decision to the Chicago White Sox. The game featured Spanish language address announcements and confusion among players.
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Chicago White Sox
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Mexico
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Sox
Rio Grande
Meerdink Team Upset In Pair By Mabel Shoppe
The Meerdink Furniture Lassies were upset in two games by the Mabel Shoppe Lash evening. Mabel Shoppe posted game scores 873 721 751 to win, while Meerdink’s opened 636 then 640 and 632. McLean led Mabel Shoppe with 155 155 172. Beckwith topped Meerdink’s with 167 125 127 as Raymond and Steen’s also posted strong numbers. Chapin’s beat Wing-Will in two, and Wayside Market and Brigham’s split results in the Ladies A League standings.
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Steen
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Wayside Market
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ior=ence Beckwith
Raymond Keglerettes
Wing- Willi
Rosa Maker
Beatrice Hutings
Erma Chase
Mary Ova
Hardware Gang
Wayside Christensen Teams Sweep Elks League Matches
Wayside Market swept three games in an Elks League night on Sxom Al's Clothes Shop with scores 978 1012 961 to 900 924 908. George Koestner led the winners with 166 205 184 while Bob Fenton starred for the losers with 163 184 157. Christensen Motor then blanked Thomas Motor to extend their hold on the league crown with Harry Powe 190 163 164 and Frank Wise 190 18 219 spearheading the winners.
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Elks
George Koestner
Bob Fenton
Christensen Motor Team
Thomas Motor Gang
Harry Powe
Prank Wise
Changes in Erie Athletic Posts Prompt Staff Shifts
Erie voters learn after Edward Thomas resignation that Democratic school board members plan to reshuffle coaching and administrative posts. James Hyde would move from East High to Academy High, Arthur Detzel would lead East High football, and Abramosts at Tech High would shift to health and safety director.
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Af Academy High
James Hyde
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Arthur Detzel
Jebler
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T ‘Tech High School
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Albert Calabrese
Jow Physical Education Directo All
Roosevelt
Lou Tultio
Bust High
Mike Per
Strong Vincept
Ralph Calabrese
General Hectic Co
Warriors Beat Bombers 85 46 to Claim ABA Playoff Spot
The Philadelphia Warriors defeated the St Louis Bombers 85 to 46 to win the ABA playoff spot. The seventh game of the series advances the Warriors toward a Chicago Slas Baltimore Bullets matchup with prize money and possible further winnings noted for both teams.
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ST Louis
Philadelphi Warriors
Quesom
St. Louis Bombers
Basketbath Association of America
Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Warriors
Warrior
St. Louis
Barons Win Second Straight From Bisons
Cleveland Barons push playoff margin over Buffalo Bisons to 2 games while odds of a four game sweep fade. After a 6 to 1 win in the latest contest, observers expect Buffalo to challenge in remaining games as the series shifts to Buffalo for the next pair of matchups.
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Bisons
Cleveland
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Cieverana
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Clevelanders
Williams Gets $40,000 Tope HST Title Defense
World lightweight champion Williams set terms for defending his title against Bea Bolvin. He demanded a $10,000 fee or 40 percent of all gate receipts for a three round bout in Tope. Promoter Cal Eaton confirmed the offer and date arrangements.
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Angeles
Cal Eaton
Trout stocking boosts Pennsylvania streams ahead of opening day
The Northwest Sportsmen review notes thousands of trout released in Pennsylvania streams over the past two months. The Osh commission set hatchery records to meet license demand, with many fish up to substantial sizes. Opening day on April 15 at 5:00 a.m. aims for fuller streams by noon, as the public awaits better fishing through expanded facilities and staffing.
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Seth L. Myers
Pennsylvania
Osh Commission
Fish
America
Fish Commission
Fishing Fraternity Criticized for Sportsmanship Lapses
An editor urges discipline within the fishing community over littering along streams and disrespectful conduct. He cites landowners anger and notes some anglers seem to need “an old fashioned education” for poor behavior, while praising most as swell fellows.
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