Connie Mack Crowned Grand Character of Baseball Centennial
United Press reports at Cooperstown a crowd honoring baseball’s 100th birthday hailed Connie Mack 76 as the grandest character in the game. Mack signed more than 500 autographs, recalled guiding the Athletics and his 50 years in management, while legends like Wagner, Cobb, Ruth and Young paid tribute. The Cavalcade of Baseball featured Mack amid stars in a seven inning all star clash.
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National Open recap and local sports notes from Corry
An abbreviated 1939 National Open review highlights Nelson Wood and Shute in a playoff with Nelson gaining the breaks. Local items include Anderson’s sub par rounds, Patterson’s rifle win, an archery tourney in Erie, Greenberg booing, Bulla’s late surge, and Pirates considering southward spring training.
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Yankees Beat Kansas City in Big Crowd Showdown
June 13 the world champion New York Yankees defeated the little world champion Kansas City in a 4 to 0 victory before 93,561 spectators at the game in Kansas City.
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Skeet Shooting Set to Start Sunday at Local Range
Skeet shooting will inaugurate the summer season at the Corry Rod and Gun Club range south of the city near Olmlark Sunday afternoon and continue each Sunday through the summer if interest remains high. Readership notes say past Sunday practice days drew large numbers and local leaders hope for a strong turnout this year.
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Pennsylvania Bass Fishermen Enter Western Auto Big Bass Contest
Pennsylvania fishermen prepare for Western Auto third annual Big Bass Fishing Contest offering $50,007 in prizes across 200 Western Auto stores. Began May 15 and runs through September 30 with 87 states participating. Entry is free and open to all residents of Pennsylvania.
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Tony Lazzeri Named Pilot of Toronto Maple Leafs
June 14 Toronto announces Tony Lazzeri, former major league second baseman, named manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the International League. Don Ross says Lazzeri signed papers after meeting with club officials and Jack Burns, who will stay as regular first baseman. Burns succeeded Dan Howley last season.
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Pittsburgh star Johnny Woodruff to run at Princeton meet
June 13 Pittsburgh announces Johnny Woodruff Pitt great middle distance runner will compete in the special half mile at the Princeton invitational back meet next Saturday. He will pass Princeton games to enter the NCAA championships in Los Angeles this weekend.
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Jimmy Thomson Leads Qualifiers in Philadelphia District
Jimmy Thomson veteran Shawnee on Delaware Country Club professional led seven golfers who qualified from the Philadelphia district for the P G A tournament to be held at Flushing next month.
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Eyes of John Henry Lewis to be tested by experts
Pittsburgh on June 1. Havey Boyle, member of the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission, has been authorized by the National Boxing Association to appoint three local specialists to examine John Henry Lewis's eyes. The outcome may affect his status as light heavyweight champion if an adverse finding leads to vacating the title. the examination date was not set.
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Wooderson to Run Against Cunningham in Princeton Meet
New York June 13 United Press skinty Sydney Wooderson traveled far to race Glenn Cunningham. Wooderson learned he was accepted to run in the Princeton meet on Saturday after Princeton officials long debated the entry and Ken Falyman, head of the Princeton Athletic Association, breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving Cunningham's telegram late last night.
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Montreal Defeats New York 5 to 4 in Tight Finish
Montreal shaves off a 5 4 victory over New York in a close baseball contest. Syracuse edges Rochester 5 to 4 while Buffalo beats Jersey City and Toronto 8 to 7. Baltimore hosts Minneapolis 4 2 result not specified. Only game scheduled appears listed.
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Petey Scalzo Beats Joseph in Ten Round Rumble
Petey Scalzo of New York defeats Emil Joseph of Pittsburgh in a ten round bout at Hickey Park Arena. Scalzo repeatedly pressed the Pittsburgh rival toward knockouts, but Joseph survived to hear the final bell after Scalzo floored him briefly in the tenth.
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Four Minute Mile Target Seen as Achievable
New York June 1 Sydney Weoderson a prominent track figure said the four minute mile is no longer a pipe dream. He asserts the pace is within reach given current training advances and athlete development paths in track and field.
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Craig Wood Tops in Tough Luck Nomination
In a dramatic National Open round, Craig Wood faced brutal odds and a bruising double eagle setback from Gene Sarazen at the Masters. Nelson surged with a late birdie, but Wood’s 1 million to one chance was thwarted by Sarazen’s long No 4 wood. Golf history frames the tale of tough luck and high stakes.
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Pile Suffering Relieved Quickly by San-Cura Ointment
Relieved quickly by San-Cura ointment, claimed safe and sure as an antiseptic. Advert claims it treats piles, pimples, cuts, burns, and dinner pain. Recommends Golden Lax Tablets for constipation while applying Sun-Cura external for piles.
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