Spencer Has Day Of Glory In Fort Worth Open
New York pro Cliff Spencer soared with rounds of 68 and 69 to a 137 total, four strokes ahead after 36 holes at the Fort Worth Open site Columbia Country Club. He led over 1,000 hopefuls, with Sam Perry second at 139, as qualifiers for the national Open began across 28 districts and notable players missed the cut.
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Dick Chapman
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Howard Clasen
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Art Doering
Chicago
Johnny Bulla
Joe Turnesa
Jimmy Thomson
Rod Munday
Tom Sheehan
Detroit
Zé Baton
Tulsa
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Fay Coleman
Ellsworth Vines
Los Angeles
al Watrous
al Espinosa
Lloyd Gullickson
Briez Chats About Sports Collected Odds and Plans
Eddie Brietz reports on sports chatter including the Baer Louis fight controversy, Texas U profits from Dana Bible’s $15 000 salary, DiMaggio’s October report, Barrow at ringside, Shaughnessy speeding ticket, Doyle’s wagers on the National Open.
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New York
Texas U
Dana X. Bible
Joseph Paul DiMaggio Ili
Ed Barrow
Pardon — Cribside
Clark Shaughnessy
San Mateo
Calif
Jack Doyle
Notable Golf and Baseball Moves Reported in Backstage Gossip
Tom Lockwell fed for the National Open in the Dallas district while Ted T. Tipps drew applause for his golf. The Yankees reportedly stole Alphonse Pajanas from Northeastern U. as shortstop ace. Leonard Lyons notes Don Budge required facial alterations for a film commitment. Jim Robinson, linked to a fight with Lou Nova, is questioned after recent bouts.
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Dallas
Ted T. Tipps
Yankees
Alphonse Pajanas
U.’s
Tomankee
Leonard Lyons
N. Y
Washington Fight Sparks Bomber Debate This Week
Today’s guest star Jesse A. Linthicum discusses the Washington fight and questions whether Bomber Joe remains a bomber or has become a bummer. The Baltimore Sun column invites reader opinion on the surprising change.
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Jesse A. Linthicum
Baltimore Sun
Washington
Joe
Three Boston oats fail to finish at Suffolk Downs
Three Boston owned oat-burners were strong favorites at Suffolk Downs yet none hit the money. Leo Durocher and Joe Medwick, noted for their sharp dress sense, carried trunks on a recent road trip while Gus Wilson, once earning 750000 as a trainer, is now broke on the coast. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons has benched jockey Jimmy Stout for disobeying orders on Greville in the Peter Pan Handicap. Rumors say a major baseball deal is in the works.
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Leo Durocher
Joe Medwick
Dodger
Gus Wilson
Jack Johnson
Max Baer
Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Stout
Greville
Little Birdiss
Budge Promotes Laundry Bundles For Friends
Advertising notes show Don Budge uses his honeymoon to spotlight bundles for laundry service. The playful copy reminds readers he remains in the laundry business and aims to keep friends aware of his venture.
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Don Budge
Budge
Record run ends abruptly after snake bite miscue
Privates Mandia and Gladney of Company F 8th Infantry at Fort Benning say they set a record for a distance run while carrying a message at night but failed to measure speed or distance. Mandia stepped on a snake and halted the mission during the nocturnal patrol through underbrush.
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Mandia
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Conn Ready After Knockout Win Over Knox in Pittsburgh
Billy Conn says he is ready for Joe Louis after an eighth round technical knockout of Buddy Knox in Pittsburgh before 27,043 fans. Conn weighed 180, outpointed Knox with a sharp flurry that sent Knox to the canvas three times, prompting the referee’s count before the bell ended the eighth.
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Buddy Knox
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Billy
Knox
Conn
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Max Schmeling Lands in Crete
May 217 1940 report says former world heavyweight boxing champion Max Schmeling landed as a parachutist in Crete. He volunteered for Nazi parachute forces in 1940 at age 35 and overweight for the unit. A leg fracture in October during practice delayed his training before recovery and newsreels showed his jump and descent.
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Max Schmeling
Crete
Schmeling
Bridgegroom Budge Defends His World Title
In Chicago on May 21 J Don ald Budge begins the defense of his world professional tennis championship title. The 24 hour bridegroom, already crowned champion, faces challengers as he aims to retain the title.
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Chicago
J. Donald Budge
Barons Take Three In Row From Pelicans
The Birmingham Barons won their third straight game, 3 0, over the New Orleans Pelicans behind six-hit pitcher Pete Maktenis. The win moved Birmingham to sixth, just above New Orleans, inching toward Memphis in fifth. Chattanooga beat Atlanta 10 3 as Russell Evans starred with three hits, strengthening Chattanooga’s hold on fourth. Crackers suffer 11th loss against 34 victories, five and a half games behind Nashville. other clubs were unscheduled.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
Pete Maktenis
Birmingham
Norgy
Pelicans
Memphis
Chattanooga
Russell
Red
Crackers
Nashville
Budge Wins Tennis Title as Faunce Star Faces Bye
Budge defeats John Faunce of Hollywood in Chicago Town and Tennis Club match. The champion, who has claimed all major net titles, had a bye in the tourney's first round and recently married Miss Dierdre Conselman of Glendale, California, a Stanford co-ed.
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Hollywood
Chicago
Budge
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Glendale
Calif
Stanford University
Cards Pack Wallop Prevailing NL Hitters Shine
The St. Louis Cardinals built a 9-0 lead then held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 11-9 in extras after a late Cubs surge. Don Padgett tied the game with a ninth inning double and Bill Nicholson homered in the 11th to briefly push Chicago ahead before Padgett and Brown again tied it. The Dodgers lost 6-4 to Philadelphia as Joe Marty misplayed a bases loaded fly and Bob Bragan made a wild throw. The Reds beat the Pirates 7-3 behind 13 hits including Harry Craft and Ernie Roy homers, while Detroit trimmed Cleveland 5-3 with three ninth inning runs.
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Humble Phillies
Joe Marty
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Fred Fitzsimmons
Dodgers
Kirby Higbe
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Reds
Harry Craft
Ernie Roy
Bucky Walters
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Bruce Campbell
Baseball Tonight Matches Across Leagues
Major league schedule includes New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Chicago Detroit at Cleveland and several National League clashes. Southern League games feature Nashville Knoxville Chattanooga Atlanta Little Rock Memphis Birmingham New Orleans. Property want ads page notes farms land and city listings.
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Washington
Southern League
Baseball Scores From The American League And National League
Detroit and Cleveland played a 3 to 3 tie in the American League while Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and St Louis won 12 to 11 over Chicago in eleven innings.
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Football scores: Chattanooga over Atlanta and Birmingham over New Orleans
Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 10 to 3 and Birmingham blanked New Orleans 3 to 0. Little Rock visits Memphis on Sunday to complete weekend results.
Return from Selma golf meet brings local elimination
A. C Bailey, Ben Johnston, Bill Littlefield, Bob Hunter and Harvey Pride returned from the Selma Invitational. Bailey shot 71 to qualify in the first flight where the low score was 70. All of the local golfers were eliminated.
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Bill Littlefield
Bob Hunter
Harvey Pride
Selma
A. C. Bailey
Commencement Sermon and Local Club Activities Highlight Hartselle
The Morgan County High School graduation week features a commencement sermon by Dr. John F. T. Brown at the First Methodist Church with music by the Glee Club under Miss Jenny Gatlin. Local clubs meet, including the Culture Club at Mrs. Rountree’s home and the G A group at the First Baptist, with reports on federation news and war era topics.
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Martha Witt
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Orr
Martha Witt Burleson
Blue Devils Open Three Game Weekend Schedule
The Decatur Blue Devils schedule three tilts this weekend with two Sunday games at Alabama Park and a Saturday game in Huntsville. Dallas Mills faces Hillsboro first, followed by a return meeting with Dallas Mills. Hudson, Brisco, and Manahan are expected to see action as the crowd anticipates a big baseball turnout.
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Vacancy Breathing Room Ads in The Daily Attract Tenants
You are losing money as units sit empty. Place your Want Ad in The Daily to reach prospective tenants quickly and fill vacancies with targeted local exposure.
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Local residents briefed on travels and visits across cites
A stream of visitors and residents returning home or traveling for work fills notices. Alabama Polytechnic Institute member at home before city electric post. Danville visitors in Hartselle. J W Henderson back after six weeks in Lubbock on business. Dorothy Johnson guests in Florence. Mary And Berry visiting Decatur. McCoys moving to Birmingham. Eleanor Richards from Utah visiting Cook family. Fannie Gurley visiting Edwards family. Jimmy Houston guest in Jacksonville. Ashcrafts and daughter Margaret in Birmingham. Crawford and Terry families visiting in Moundville. Virginia Brown home from University of Alabama for summer with parents. C R Whitman and family visiting Morgan County High School graduate. Jean Waldman visiting Virginia Brown. Kathleen Riley recovering from tonsil operation. Hector Giles returns to Camp Claiborne. Carlyle Cook guests at Marion Junction. Elizabeth Houston home for summer vacation.
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