Georgian Open Victory by Bobby Jones in Augusta
The Atlanta amateur Bobby Jones won the Southeastern Open in Augusta with a total 284, beating Hor ton Smith by 13 strokes to claim the $1,000 prize. Jones, capturing his first U S Open lead after rounds of 72, 72, 63, and 77, will captain the Walker Cup team next month and then depart to England to pursue law practice and golf with friends.
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Robert Tyre Jones
Atlanta
Horton Smith
Jones
Smitty
Bobby
Horton
Savannah
England
Jane
Southern Teams Win At Chicago Championship Opener
In Chicago on April 2 1944 southern teams dominated the first round of the 12th national high school basketball title. Savannah Georgia defeated St Marys Iowa City 28 16 while Athens Texas defending champion and other southern entries faced tough foes. Jeng Louisiana and Chinook Montana emerged as notable threats after day one.
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Chicago
Dixie
Iowa
St. Mary's
Iowa City
Savannah
Georgia
Athens
Texas
Jeng
Chinjook
Mont
Canton Skier Chosen All American Captain
Casper Oimen of Sioux Valley Ski Club Canton was named captain of the All American skating team by officers of four leading U.S. ski associations. Oimen holds eastern central and national ski titles and won eight events this winter across Chicago Minneapolis Greenfield Claremont Rutland Lake Placid and Canton. Lloyd Ellington of St. Olaf Northfield and Rolf Hangseth of Coleraine also join the All American team.
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Canton
Duluth
Casper Oimen
Sioux Valley Ski Club
America
United States
Oimen
Chicago
Minneapolis
Greenfield
Mass
Claremont
Rutland
Lake Placid
Northwest
Lloyd Ellington
St.Giatc de Jege
Northfield
Mixn
Rolf Hangseth
Coleraine
Minn
Exhibition Baseball Schedule Across Cities Noted
Fragmented list details exhibition baseball games across multiple cities including Jacksonville Austin Atlanta Montgomery Daytona New Orleans Birmingham Bradenton Dallas Chattanooga Los Angeles Waco and more. Teams include Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh and others with scattered pairings and venues.
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Fis
Brooklyn
Jacksonville Sel
Austin
Texas
New York
University of Texas
Atlanta
Cincinnati
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Montgomery
Ala—Hoston
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J Rochester
Dallas
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Chattanooga
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Syracuse U Claims Eastern Cage Championship
Syracuse University's basketball team under Lew Andreas claims eastern honors and a possible national title after a season of victories over Alfred Dartmouth Fordham Rochester Pennsylvanian Pittsburgh St Lawrence Colgate Cornell Georgetown Ohio Michigan State and Creighton. Captain Lou Hayman led scoring with 125 points while Dan Fogarty anchored defense.
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NEA Service
Syracuse
Syracuse University
Lew Andreas
Orangemen
Lou Hayman
Ev Katz
Dan Fogarty
Fogarty
Bradbeck
Penn
Hyatt
Pittsburgh
Trautman and Worthington
Creighton
Millhykangus
Dartmouth
Baseball Training Camps and Spring Campaigns Worldwide
Baseball trainers report MLB standouts like Yankees and Giants debating education and tactics as camps open. Yankees faltered against Texas. Mel Ott’s Giants unsettled by mayor chatter in New Orleans. Mahon and Collins impress in Columbia. Cubs struggle before season, while Pirates, Browns, and Cardinals show injuries and lineup shifts ahead of opening games.
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New Orleans
Mel Ott
Wbout
Giants
Ott
City Diamond Ball Circuits Have 11 Teams Signed Up
Eleven teams confirmed for Huron diamond ball leagues with a split into A and B divisions debated at a meeting. Absence of Elks manager led to placing his team in A, leaving a vacancy in B. Next meeting aims to add a twelfth club and finalize schedules for April 14 opening. Committee appointed to arrange fair grounds usage. three umpires chosen. managers to submit rosters and $10 entry by April 8.
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Taeeting
Tanagers
Huron Dairy Products Company
Armour's Stars
C. & N. W. Railroad
Standard, CF
Northwestern Public Service Company
Knights of Pythias
Fire Department
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Armour's Packers
Elis
Stanley Cohen
Elks
George Webster
Nevin Jamison
Paul Taylor
White
State Fair Board
Lester Burns
Herbert Landis
Earl Mulholland
Treasuer
Mark Spang By
Tredway Ard
Liem Sport Shop
Old Guard Yankee Pitcher Talks Rookie Era Changes
Clearwater FL March 21 Wilbert Robinson, veteran Yankee pitcher, discusses the shift from rough, frugal rookies to modern college‑educated players. He recalls old hazing, limited meals, and the stern training of Bonner Springs, contrasting it with today’s softer, more educated rookies and the players’ greater health and medical checks.
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O'Goorty
Baum
Robinson
Joe O'Goorte
Yankees
Clearwater
Fla
Wilbert Robinson
Wilbert
Robbie
Mamie
Giants
Restars
Bonner Springs
Judge Landis
Adolph
Duque
New Hazard Fails To Unnerve Woman
At Pinehurst North Carolina on April 2 Mrs J Marvin Haynes of Washington faced a snake in a bunker during the North and South Women's Amateur tourney She ignored the reptile and stroked a four for the hole while her partner Mrs O S Hill used five strokes Yet Mrs Hill won the match two up
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Pineburst
N. C
J. Marvin Haynes
Washington
Fire damages Daytona Beach Ocean Speedway stand
A late night fire at Ocean Speedway in Daytona Beach destroyed part of the grand stand with 3500 seating. Police suspect incendiary origin. footprints with kerosene found behind the stand. British speedster Kaye Don’s Silver Bullet was not damaged and trials were postponed due to long beach conditions.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Ocean Speedway
A&a
Dames
Kaye Don
Den
Long Beach
Tie
National League Builds Early Interleague Edge
The National League holds a solid lead in spring interleague play with 27 wins in 50 games, 22 by American League losses. Boston Braves helped set the pace as NL clubs top the rival circuit, with only Cleveland and Detroit posting above .500 against NL teams in limited interleague action.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Boston Braves
Braves
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Indians
New York Giants
Girl Swimmers Hold Meet At University
Vermillion April 2 Girls at the University of South Dakota will stage a swimming meet April 14 in the pool in the new armory. Fractives are now being mailed for at ela Aingone now enrolled in swimming must report for at least one practice to be eligible for her class team, and those not enrolled must attend two practices.
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University Vermillion
University of South Dakota
New Armory
Ela
Tanner named end coach at Minnesota under Crisler
APRIL 2 MINNEAPOLIS Bob Tanner star end last year at the University of Minnesota is appointed end coach by Fritz Crisler. Tanner succeeds die Lynch and has been on several all Western teams in 1928 and 1923, planning to devote full time to his craft. Cuccinello delivers key three bagger for Reds in exhibition win over Atlanta.
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Tanner
Minnesota Minneapolis
Bob Tanner
University of Minnesota
Fritz Crisler
Die Lynch
Ateanta
Tony
Cuccinello
Columbus Senators
American Association
Cuccinella
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta
Plans for Huron 1930 Baseball Meet Tonight
A meeting is called for players and interested persons at 7 30 tonight at C C Wisher s Recreation Parlors to discuss organizing a Huron baseball team for 1930. Mr Fisher will assist with preliminary steps and determine if a suitable playing field is available. Plans for the season will be made and a lineup of available players will be formed.
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C. C. Wisher
Fisher
Ahord
Huron
University Plans First Intramural Indoor Track Meet
Vermillion April 2 A new armory indoor track meet at the University of South Dakota showcases intramural participation among independent men and fraternities. Preliminaries span days with multi event entries. Five places per event and gold medals for winners. no medals for mile and half mile relays. Events include 30 yard dash 35 yard high hurdles 35 yard low hurdles 440 yard run 14 mile run one mile run two mile run 4a mile relay one mile relay high jump pole vault shot put.
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University of South Dakota
Stage Faced With Big Task Building Team At Chicago
Chicago April 2 Amos Alonzo Stagg enters spring practice at the University of Chicago with a daunting mission as his 30th football squad rebuilds after graduation of most line regulars and key backs. Eastern critics note Harvard’s mile relay Team may threaten the world record, with indoor 3 26 3 5 and outdoor 3 16 2 5 cited as targets.
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Chicago
Amos Alonzo Stagg
Wiork
University of Chicago
Maroon
Crimson
Harvard
Crimea
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