Budge Tops Vines in Pro Debut at Madison Square Garden
J Donald Budge defeated Ellsworth Vines in three sets to win his professional debut at Madison Square Garden before about 18,000 fans. Budge's backhand repeatedly pierced Vines, who struggled with accuracy and a faulty backhand throughout the match. The victory kicks off Budge's pro tour with a $75,000 prize pot behind him and a schedule leading to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press
New York
J. Donald Budge
Ellsworth Vines
Madison Square Garden
Vines
Red-Head
Hodge
Budge
Ellsworth
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Community Pool Tournament Aims To Kickstart Local Rivalries
A dozen pool players converge to spark a community pool and billiard tournament. Teams may contact the department for tips and challenges to get the event rolling. Duke supporters rally for the Dukes in Rose Bowl talk and West publicity debates.
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Duke Corrynes
Dukes
California
Rose Bow
West
League Games Wednesday at Junior High Court
Wednesday night basketball features Franz Furniture against Corry-Juniortown at 8 o clock at the Junior High. The fast City Basketball League slate promises spirited play and solid action for readers who enjoy the sport.
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Fast City
Franz Furniture
Corry-Juniortown
Kinley and Becker Lead City Winners at Open House
Charley Kinley and Becker topped city champions at the Stanford Hose open house event on Monday. Andy Paulson and Jim Neville led their team to a 6 out of 10 victory, while George Kinley and Jim Ward played for the runner up Faulson Neville squad in a notable loss described as a skunk defeat.
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Charley Kinley
Is Becker
Andy Paulson
Jim Neville
Ant
George Kinley
Jim Ward
Nut
Faulson
Charley Keating Plans Steady Income Outlook
Charles 15 donor Marty Parker praises a method for growth and highlights Charley Keating as a reliable source of steady income. Joe Borkosky’s Beaver grid season comeback hopes fade as he considers Erie Academy and staying local, with a slim chance of returning to the Orange and Black.
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Charles
Marty Parker
Charley Keating
Joe
Joe Borkosky
Beaver
Dhip
Erie Academy
Brown and Young Sign BAC Papers in Pittsburgh
Two North Carolinians arrived in Pittsburgh yesterday in a springlike spell of weather. Mace Brown of the Pirates and Floyd Young of the minor leagues prepared to sign BAC papers, marking a local baseball development in the news brief.
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Brown
Young
BAC
Ittsburgh
Pittsburon
Mace Brown
Pirate Pit
Pentatt
Floyd Young
Basketball Scores From Early Evening Games
Tuquesne posted 54 points while Western Reserve managed 33 as West Virginia defeated Salem 46 to 43 in a set of early college basketball results.
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Tuquesne
Weat. Reserve
W. Virginia
Salem
Scholastic results from Franklin and nearby colleges
Franklin 28 over Alumni 15 and Meadville 20 to 26 against Youngstown Campbell. Campus teams compete in a mixed results round with Franklin leading in a tight score, reflecting regional scholastic athletic standings.
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Franklin
Alumni
Meadville
Youngstown Campbell
Alley Oops Slip After Narrow Lead in Ladies Bowling
Alley Cons led the Ladies Bowling League but dropped two games to last-place Susie Qs in last night’s matches. Jitter Pugs took two from Bell Ringers and Taylor Cubs defeated Leaping Lenses. High match average posted by Toots Walters at 175.
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Alley Cons
Susie Q's
Jitter Pugs
Bell Ringers
Taylor Cubs
Lenss
Toots Walters
Ww. Pet. Alley, Gops v Pty
Bell Ringers Taylor Cubs
Jitter Bugs
Lenas
Alley
Ave. Flanigan
Aymorg
Desmond
Ava
Bolani
Jones
Raeke
IL Rhodes
Walters
Tai
Ave
Beckwith
McCray
Gustavson
PLAN BIG SKIING MEET FOR FIRST TI
PLAN FOR SUN VALLEY IDA MARCH RACE TEST TO CROWN AMATEUR ALL AROUND CHAMPION. NATIONAL SKI ASSOCIATION SPONSORS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND EVENT. JUMPING DOWNHILL RACING SLALOM AND CROSS COUNTRY WILL BE TESTED TO SELECT TOP ALL AROUND SKIER.
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Louis
Mogan
Sun Valley
Ida
National Ski Association
Conn Receives His Big Chance In New York Debut
Henry Super reports Billy Conn of Pittsburgh ready to challenge Freddie Apostoli of San Francisco in a Garden main event. Conn, 21, rising from poverty to a major bout, seeks to solidify his status as a future heavyweight force by 1940. Apostoli is the reigning middleweight champion per the New York commission, with Krieger the NBA title claimant. observers expect the winner to shape the era. Conn has defeated Teddy Yarosz, Babe Risko, Vinnie Dundee, and Krieger in three years.
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Henry Super
United Press
New York
Madison Square Garden
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Freddie Apostoli
San Francisco
Conn
Apostoli
New Yor Commission
Sally Krieger
National Boxing Association
Teddy Yarosz
Babe Risko
Vinee Dundee
Krieger
Fight Results New York Bout Totals and Judges
In New York Mejio Bettina 178 of Beacon and Bud Mignault 178 of Brockton met in a sealed decision. Ghalky Wright 12714 of Los Angeles faced Tommy Spiegel 128 of Uniontown amid a 10 round limit with judges scoring 2 to Spiegel.
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New York
Mejio Bettina
Beacon
Bud Mignault
Brockton
Ma.s
Ghalky Wright
Los Angeles
Tommy Spiegel
Uniontown
Strong Alumni Five Favored To Defeat Beavers
Resuming their 1988-89 basketball campaign tonight Gerty High’s Beavers meet a powerful Alumni five on the dummy High Floor. Captained by Red Taylor the alumni lineup includes Jim Lundy Bud Gumbleton Dick Hurlbut John Zepka Don Paulson Bob Jewell Carl Sullivan Paul Phelps and others. Beavers starters Chuck Williams Bob Browns Paul Satt om Pat Greene Tom Cragg or Ed McElroy. Preliminary at 1 18 blocks, varsity at 8 49.
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Beaver Quntet
Red ‘Taylor
Hage
Beaver School
Taylor
Jim Lundy
Bud Gumbleton
Dick Hurlbut
John Zepka
Don Paulson
Bob Jewell
Carl Sullivan
Paul Phelps
Beaver
Russ Byler
Chuck Williams
Bob Browns
Beavers
Paul Sattom
Pat Greene
Tom Cragg
Ed McElroy
Allen Expects to Be as Good as Ever After Elbow Surgery
Cleveland. Johnny Allen, pitcher for the Cleveland Clinic, announced he expects to be as good as ever when the 1939 American League season begins. Surgeons said removing a small bone splinter from his right elbow was a complete success and he plans to return home to St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Cleveland
Van
Johnny Allen
Cleveland Clinic
Allen
St. Petersburg
Fla
National Football Rules Committee Grants Minor Change
In Colorado Springs on January 4, the Football Rules Committee completed a three day session with one rule change. The new provision requires all ineligible linemen to stay on the line until a forward pass is thrown. Violations incur interference penalties from the snap spot and the play counts five and a half down.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
National Football Rules Committee
Winners Take Big Lead In 1st Period In 34 21 Loss
Bloomfield High School rushed to a 14 point lead in the opening period and led 18 to 7 at halftime as Lincolnville hosts seized control. Forward Geen led Winners with 16 points, while Bob Sullivan added 15 for Shamtoes. St Edward’s faded as fouls and old rules affected play.
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Couristers
St. Edwards High School
Blomfield
School of
Lincolnvillé
Lincolnville
Bloomfield Ragers
Geen
Tan Bob’ Sillivan
Shamtoes
St. Edward's
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