Dramatic Open Championship Card Nears Final Round
The Open at Canterbury sees Snead Little and Smith within six strokes of the lead as 18 players hover in reach. Snead shoots 39 35 74 amid windy conditions, Little posts 69, Smith 69 with a near miss on 18, while Hogan Parks Guldahl and Nelson sit within striking distance as Amateurs and pros vie for the title.
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Sam” Snead
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Smith
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Verron Rumson
Sam Parks
Pittsburgh
Ben Hogan
Dublin
Tex
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Hogan
Ralph Guldahl
Len Dodson
E. D (Dutch) Harrison
Vic Ghezzi
Gene Sarazen
Jock Hutchison, Jr
Lloyd Mangrum
Craig Wood
Byron Nelson
Jim Foulis
Henry Picard
Harold McSpaden
Leland Gibson
Ed Oliver
Andrew Gibson
Jim Demaret
Houston
Jim Ferrier
Guardsmen claim first win in tight three way contest
In a tense three way race Vaughan's drops to third as the National Guards edge Disco in a nip and tuck battle. The Guardsmen rally late with key hits by Storey and Woodall while Garrison's defense falters and Brazelton leads Disco with three hits.
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Brazelton
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Storey
Woodall
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Hole Open Preview Amid Golf Contention and Local Players
As the National Open nears, Sammie Snead looks favored after last year’s near miss. Prank Scroggins shows a quirky tip with a horseshoe in his bag. Rutledge Thomas Harris Dozier Glugger Bailey Jimmy Damsky and others compete, with Mrs. Jimmy aee emerging as a new lady golfer. Team matches with Florence are tentatively set for mid June in Decatur and at home.
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Scroggins
Rutledge Thomas
Harris
A.C. Glugger Bailey
Jimmy Aee
Damsky
Dr. Edwards
Lob Hunter
Florence
Decatur
Florece
Briez Chats About Sports In New York Column
Eddie Brizet discusses sports as he notes Dodgers and Reds seven games in nine days and outlines pennant chances. He mentions Mel Ott leaving the Giants cleanup spot, Johnny Paycheck’s return at the Louis fight, and a two year old racing circuit with Clarksville. also Alf Letourner the French cycling star being ordered to join his regiment and sailing soon with family left behind.
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New York
Cardinals
Florida A
Repubiic
Cincy
Dodgers
Reds
Johnny
Louis
Mel Ott
Giants
High Breeze
Blensign
Clarksville
Lincoln
Alf Letourner
Dizzy Dean
Mayo
Johnny Paycheck
Ragtime News Review Summary
A poetic collage reviews sports highlights and players. Campolo nearly KOed by Baer, Giants demote Mel Ott, Demaret shoots 81, Snead lights up the course, and the round ends with playful sports wit.
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Baer
Giants
Melvin Ott
Demaret
Snead
Dizzy Dean Leaves for Tulsa Headlines Split
Chicago Daily News quotes Shakespeare to bid farewell to greatness as Dizzy Dean departs for Tulsa. Chicago Times dismisses the moment with a curt Dizzy Spell Ended remark.
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Tulsa
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Chicago Daily News
Mr. Shakespeare
Chicago Times
Golfer Charles G. Eberhardt Recounts Open Experience
Tampa golfer Charles G. Eberhardt reflects on the national open experience as he analyses the event. The article notes his perspective on competition and the pressures of playing on a major stage.
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Tampa
Chick
Demaret’s eighty one noted in Today’s Guest Star
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin recalls Demaret’s eighty one while discussing Cocoa Kid the fighter who speaks six languages and wonders about aging athletes. The piece muses on life and time for sports figures amid old news relics and wit.
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Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Cocoa Kid
Crax Crowd the Chicks. Vols and Lookouts in Southern loop race
Nashville Vols and Memphis Lookouts split two games with lower clubs as Atlanta nears Memphis in first place. Birmingham won fifth straight, beating Little Rock. Alvin and New Orleans split a doubleheader. Memphis swept New Orleans in the seven inning finale.
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Memphis
Atlanta
Knoxville
Birmingham
Little Rock
Alvin. Jurisich
New Orleans
Pelicans
Nashville Vols
Chattanooga
Lookouts
Courtland Is First Victor
Two base hits by Tedder Crow Birdyshaw King Wells Fitts. Stolen bases by Halbrooks P Agee. Double plays by R Sherrill to B Crow to Tedder and Butler to Lassiter. Strikeouts: Bond 8 Fitts 6 Tiddle 4 Glasgow 1. Losing pitcher Glasgow. Umpires Redding and Rickard.
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Russellville Park
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Tat Fox
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Noogans Tie With Birmingham for Fourth Place
In a tight finish the Noogans earned a 9 to 8 result that left them in a tie with Birmingham for fourth position.
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Noogans
Birmingham
Rip Rice's Rambling Rodeo Recap of Fish Fry Contest
The report lists 332 fish weighing 381 pounds with a 4 pound 13 ounce bass and a 3 pound 8 ounce pike among top catches. Winners include H E Hallmark with first prize and Claudie Hallmark in second. Notable entries include J E Lindsey from Decatur, Benny Malone, Wiley Terry, and Dr A S Pitts. Top weights and devices used are noted, with remaining fish donated to hospitals. Dizzy Dean leaves baseball minors and Johnny Paycheck exits boxing.
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J. E. Lindsey
Decatur
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H. E. Hallmark
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Biological Survey
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Wheeler Dam
Tom Ford
Mobile
Foley
A.S. Pitts
Athens
Wiley Terry
Courtland
Ben Hogan
Bim elech Favored in Belmont Stakes
Bimelech, once hailed as the greatest horse since Man o War, is listed as the favorite for the Belmont Stakes in New York. Racing notes mark his return as a strong contender in the June event.
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Bimelech
New York
Tigers Open with Strong Likely Favorite in Belmont Stakes
The Tigers pace the field as a top choice in the 72nd Belmont Stakes mile and a half race. Six rivals enter including Gallahadion and Corydon, two horses who previously caused a stir by sprinting to attention in the spring.
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Gallahadion
Payne Whitney
Corydon
Dodgers Thrive As Southworth Replaces Blades In Cards Shakeup
Brooklyn Dodgers seize first in the National League after a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds as Billy Southworth is hired to replace Ray Blades with the St Louis Cardinals. Dolph Camilli homered in the eleventh and Hugh Casey earned the relief win.
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Associated Press
Ray Blades
Brooklyn Dodgers
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Blades
Billy Southworth
Cincinnati Reds
Devils Seek Revenge After 12-2 Defeat
The Blue Devils chase revenge this afternoon at Alabama Park against Town Creek after a 12-2 loss Thursday. Comer hurled for Town Creek, limiting the Devils to seven hits as Manley collected a single, triple and homer for the Creekers while Sheats homered for the Devils. Vernon, spared by a sore arm, was not scheduled to pitch. Raymond Pepper joins the Devils at first base.
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Yeager
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Brazelton
Baseball Results Across Leagues Highlight Narrow Defenses
National League Brooklyn tops Cincinnati 4 to 2 in 11 innings while Chicago defeats Boston 5 to 3. Pittsburgh beats Philadelphia 10 to 4 and St Louis edges New York 3 to 2. American League New York 5 Cleveland 4 Washington 3 Chicago 2, Detroit 7 Boston 1, Philadelphia 3 St Louis 2. Southern Association Birmingham 5 Little Rock 4 New Orleans 2 4 Memphis 1 11 second game. Nashville 12 8 Chattanooga 8 9 Atlanta 12 Knoxville 4.
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Daily Major League Baseball Schedule Today
The slate lists ten matchups across the circuit including New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Atlanta at Knoxville Little Rock at Birmingham Memphis at New Orleans.
Decatur to Battle Florence in Seven-Match Card
Decatur Boys Club hosts Florence at the Civic Center Monday night with seven boxing bouts starting at 8 p.m. Central. Pairings list Decatur fighters Paul Gillam 118 facing Elmer Tucker 115 and J R Plemons 115 meeting Howard Ashley 112 among others.
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Decatur
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Howard Ashley
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Aaron Kephart
Shorty Kennedy
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