Nelson Leads Masters After Two Rounds With 136
Byron Nelson holds the halfway Masters lead after two rounds of 68 and 68, with Sammy Byrd close at 136 and a pack of contenders including Ben Hogan and Sam Snead several strokes back. Gangly field shows tight scoring as players head into the final 36 holes at Augusta.
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Ben Hogan
Snead
Sy Gayle Talbot
Augusta
Byron Nelson
Augusta New Monal
Jimmy Thomso
Nelson
Thomson
Sammy Byrd
Byrd
Shampion
Damnarrow
Jim Foulis
Jaz Me
Spaden
Chick Harber
Sam Shend
Jim Ferrier
Bobby Jones
Henry Picard
Craig Wood
War era nerves loom in sports venues and training updates
wartime precautions permeate major leagues as cities plan shelters and patrols for games. boxing headlines highlight Maxie Berger and opponents while Detroit Tigers prep shifts and new signings. spring training brings rookies Nicholson Neuber Onnila and Conroy to bunkers and ballparks as clubs adjust to air raid fears and lineup changes.
Head Coach Appointed at Dickinsons College
Report states Pa coach Benja Ho is elevated to head football mentor at Dickinsons College. The move follows strong season performance and boosts program leadership for next campaign.
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Benja— Ho
Dames Bias Beet
Djckeinsons
Col Saud Aho
Experimental Handicap at Jamaica Track Today
New York April 11 1929 trainer Jim Fitzsimmons guides Gale Jail Fox a two year old colt aiming for the experimental handicap at Jamaica track. About 20 000 spectators expected despite puddles and goo. Apache in silks of William Woodward is listed as Derby hopeful with Derby winner Johnstown cited as a benchmark from a year ago. Ten three year olds compete in the six furlong handicap.
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New York
Jim Fitzsimmons
Gale Jail Fox
Jamaica
Apache
William Woodward
Fiuummoms
Johnstown
Allover
Louisville
Francis College Suspends Football During War Effort
St Francis College in Loretto Pa announces suspension of football for the duration of the war. The unbeaten team from last season will pause gridiron activities, as president Very Rev John P D Bullivan states the move reflects wartime curtailment.
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ST. Francis
Loretto
Ifrancis College
Tednee
John P. D. Bullivan
Fourth Loop Key Season Ends In 3-Way Deadlock
Three teams finished in a three way tie as the Fourth Ladies Bowlt League closed its regular schedule. The Gift Shop led by three games but failed to clinch the crown, with Perry's Beauty Salon and Cohens Texaco also in contention. Next week may settle the deadlock. Perry's blanked the leaders, moving into a tie, while Cohens Texaco beat Nichols to affect the standings. Individual honors went to Harviet Donaldson for a 181 average across 134 198 129 games as Perry's swept the series.
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Perry's
Cohens Texaco
Perrys
Zuckerman’s V. Bates
J. Baresst Itr
Spaulding Iid Fa
Red Whigs Thayer
Schell
Keglers
Perry
Deming
Hihl
Katrerin
Clue Lord
Donaldson
Porter
An Johnson
Budge
Dean Houser
Jones
UN Haenel
Ed Berry
Orton
Chase
Skdducky
Lord
Houser
Keating
Sab Berry
Ise
Phillips
Siusseo
Keefer's 678 Is Still High
Grand Circuit season continues with plans for at least ten tracks in operation this year despite government takeovers of three state fair grounds. Secretary Will Gshggin notes meetings will not be held at Springfield Indianapolis and Syracuse.
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Goshen
Will Gshggin
Springfield
Indianapolis
Syracuse
Oil City High Heads to State Volleyball Tournament
Oil City High School volleyball team, District 10 reps for the sixth straight year, departs at 7 am in private cars for the state net tourney. Coach Bud Wells lists trip members Bob Ward Walt Exley Dick Pearson Howard Colvenbach Jack Waddell Jack Schantz Brandon Garlou Herold Snyder Allen Gray and manager Vern Rodgers.
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Oil City
Ol City
Tor Siale College
H. L
Bud) Wells
Bob Ward
Walt Exley
Dick Pearson
Howard Colvenbach
Jack Waddell
Jack Schantz
Brandon Garlou
Herold Snyder
Allen Gray
Vern Rodgers
Permit Fishing 15 Hours Daily in Spring Creek
The State Fish Commission set a 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. fishing window for Spring Creek during the trout season opening on April 15. Fuller Brook will be closed to all but women anglers while Port Huron? is posted for women and the creek from Miles to the project area follows standard regulations.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Spring Creek
Gonise Conty
State Fish Commission
Porthos Asblug
McKeni
Agai Woult
Kingua Creek
Piner T. Ken Fane
Ruishequa
Bettina Scores Easy Decision In Heavyweight Bout
In Chicago at Olengo stadium Bettina outpointed Book er Beckwith in a ten round heavyweight bout. Bettina used a left handed stance and body work to control the bout while Beckwith mounted only brief resistance in the fourth round. The Boston fight notes mention Red Burman drawing with Bill Welubere in Boston.
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Bettina
Chicago
Booker Beckwith
Gary
Olengo Stadium
Beckwith
Jean Testo
Phacher
War era sports round up with scattered notes and names
War era roundup covers golf boxing and track with scattered names. mentions Louk, Tsind yachts, Navy, Deeben, Weddle Fry, Gene Kesler, Bart Spero, Earl Harper, Dek Collins, Harold, Moe Daly, Gay Davidson, Moe Daly with Wainwright, Lew Diamond, Biyins, Hatcher, Rodale, Augusta Masters, Bill Shirley, Overlin. Various locations include Alameda and Chicago. dates reference April but unclear year.
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New York
Louk
Tsind
Faye
Navy
Gtuiks
Tom Deeben
Defense Service
Ie Sund
Salloy
Bill Posadel
Boston Braves
Fy Churee
W Pun
Merhantman
Pacific
Bart Spero
St. Louis
Eave
Air Corps
Cosslewne
Pes
Harold
Tn Air Corps
South
Earl
Ellingson Field
Corp
Dek Collins
Bridgeport
Armty Grid
Hawaii
Hineenach
Blomery Saunsiers
Eine Mrough
Inkam
Moe Daly
O Harile
General Wainwright
Bataan
Majors In Training Camps Report Mixed Spring Action
Indian Bob Johnson of the Philadelphia Athletics showed mid season form with a home run and three RBIs in a spring game against Pittsburgh. Cleveland eyes Les Fleming and Gris Hackett as Nashville grads add punch to the Indians lineup. Al Smith to pitch for the Tribe in a key interleague game versus the New York Giants. Washington’s Big Jack Wilson to start against Philadelphia as the Nationals seek a stronger season.
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Hutchinson
Kas
Bob Johnson
Philadelphia Athletics
Pittsbuen Pirates
Cleveland
Ahi
Les Fleming
Gris Hackett
Naghville
Indians
al Smith
Tribe
New Yorke Guns
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New Yorke
Pritspal
Maxie Berger
Freddie Cochrane
Robinson
Berger
Pittsburgh
Zivie
Tony Jannazzo
McDowell
Deteri
Pelate
Detroit Tigers
Difon
Ges
Tiibe
Burlsons
Virgil
Hat White
Charley
Bison
White
Tigers
Dutch Meyer
Eric
McNair
Meyera
Rlo
Ross
Bace Air
Brielors
Bob Nicholson
Don Neuber
Irie
Edward Onnila
Albion High School
Newber
Corry
Tadal Mine
Frankie Wottale
Eric Baller
Central Teague
Boston Red Sox
Great Lakes
Byfak
Burrietts
Johny Pea- Bek
Bill Conroy
Miami
Pla
Johnny Vander Meererry Ralley
Port Lauderdale
John Devre Tractors
Dial
North Center St
APTOR
Fred Stingel
Perry Salon
Texaco
Zuckermans
Red Wises
Nichols
Cohen 'Pexaco Auth Ua
Akam
Stroup
la Oyaly
M. Orn
Nichols Taxi Pierson Ee
Keefer
the Citizens, National Bank of Corry
Centre County
Fuller Brook
Boston
Clarence
Red) Burman
Baltimore
Billy Welubere
Gene Kesler
Chicago Daily
Olitits
Lew Diamond
Gil Lesnevieler
Jimmy Biyins
Gus
Lille
Biyins
Coast Guard
Walhroad
Hatcher
PDS
Augusta National
Bill Shirley
Little Rock
Travelers
Willity
Overlin
Ali
Washington
Big Jack Wilson
Washington Nationals
Philadelphua Pils
Boxton Red Sox
California
Florida
Libby’s Fruit Cocktail
Ontario Club Crackers
Blue Label
Catsup
Spring Lake Milk
Vaal
Chic Young
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