Hagen Still Contends In Open After First Round
Walter Hagen, veteran star, shot a 74 in the opening round of the 40th national open at Baltusrol. Paul Runyan, Ray Mangrum, and Clarence Clark led with 69s, while several others trailed by five strokes. Hagen praised his score and voiced respect for the young contenders, noting 80 players were within six shots.
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Springfield
N. J
Walter Hagen
Baltusrol Littles
Wonder
Paul Runyan
Ray Mangrum
Clarence Clark
Lig
Haig
Hagen
Oldster
Johnny Revolta
Henry Picard
Vic Ghezzi
Toth Kerrigan
Les Madison
Frank Moore
Terry
Baltusrol
Jack Doyle
Revolta
Picard
Ghezzi
Horton’ Smith
Gene Sarazen
Smith
Sarazen
Doyle
Auld MacDonald Smith
Johnny Farrell
Mac
Saraze
Jess Sweetser
Locker room clash over race show qualifies as drama
In a tense locker room exchange, Gene Hagen and Ed Hagen dispute a poor showing and a final spot, with a remark about a 75 score and a tense call that leaves both men asserting different qualifying positions for the big show. Spiked shoes and teammates Sarazen and Te Agen appear in the scramble, underscoring a heated candid moment.
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Agen
Sarazen
Gene
Hagen
Hager
Cubs Booked for Philippi in West Virginia League
Ed Reppert's West Virginia state league leading Cubs travel to Philippi for a single game as they seek to extend an undefeated season. Hank Mazza to pitch for the defending champions, while Clarksburg’s Generals add a new pitcher and outfielder for the stretch run. Babe Barna returns this weekend after a school term away, with Alex Cava filling first base in his absence. Local fans plan to attend both Philippi tomorrow and Rosemont Sunday for another strong exhibition.
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Ed Reppert
West Virginia
Clarksburg Generals
Clarksburg
Hutchinson
Tom Barry
Barna
Babe Barna
West Virginia University
Alex Cava
Philippi
Rosemont
Taylor County
Close Mid Atlantic pennant race tightens with ties
The Mid Atlantic pennant race tightens as two teams share first place and two share second with only three games separating leaders from Canton Terriers. Dayton Ducks lose ground after a 4-1 defeat to Canton and star catcher Prost breaks his ankle sliding into second. Akron and Zanesville climb to top by wins, while Portsmouth Grey slugged and Quante limited Johnstown. Today’s games include Portsmouth at Zanesville and Dayton at Canton. Also a bike crash injures Kenneth Payne Jr. and Robert Ward near Hart.
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Associated Press
Canton Terriers
Dayton Ducks
Canton
Prost
Ducks
Kubela
Akron
Zanesville
Charleston
Senators
Greys
Xavier Resigno
Shilling
National League Yesterday and Today Baseball Scores
Yesterday results show Pittsburgh beat Boston 7 to 5, Cincinnati over Philadelphia 5 to 3, and Chicago routed New York 16 to 3. Other games listed include Detroit 18 over Philadelphia 9, St Louis 6 over Washington 2, with multiple matchups scheduled or completed between St Louis and Philadelphia, Cleveland and New York, and Chicago at Boston.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Pet
Injuries Hit Tigers Third Blow in Week
Detroit Tigers suffer another setback as Hank Greenberg out with a fractured wrist and Al Simmons sidelined by a sprained ankle. Manager Mickey Cochrane collapses with a nerve ailment as Schoolboy Rowe nears return after illness reduced him to duty. Tigers win 18 to 9 over Athletics, gaining fourth place in the American League. Struggles across the league continue with Red Sox, White Sox, Dodgers, and Cubs posting wins.
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Associated Press
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Tiger
Hank Greenberg
Schoolboy Rowe
al Simmons
Mickey Cochrane
Grove
Tigers
Athletics
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Lefty Grove
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Lou Wameke
Chicago Cubs
Mel Ott
Cy’ Blanton
Pirates
Boston Bees
Reds
Phillies
Cochrane
Mickey
Washington
Gleem
Rowe
Greenberg
Simmons
Fireworks In Golf Tourney Due Saturday
Associated Press report from New York notes Bobby Jones and Lawson Little Jr on the sidelines as players tee off. Horton Smith and Henry Picard are favored to win, with Detroit money backing Walter Hagen. Bet odds quoted. many sport figures and boxing notes interwoven with golf chatter and training bits.
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Associated Pres
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Baltusrol
Bobby Jones
Lawson Little, Jr
Bobby
Walter Hagen
Jones
Jack Doyle
Horton Smith
Henry Picard
Doyle
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Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
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Jimmy Braddock
Louis
DiMaggio
Crosetti
Lazzeri
Charlie Ruffing
Ruffino
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Picard
Harry Cooper
Toose
Fights Last Night in Lancaster and Akron Boxing Cards
Bobby Dean of Lancaster outpointed Earl Fredericks of Philadelphia in 8 rounds. Bobby Wilson from Washington knocked out Jack Slichter of Reading in the 2nd round. Charley Yeates of Akron stopped Terry Mitchell in Boston in the first round.
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Bobby Dean
Philadelphia
Earl Fredericks
Bobby Wilson
Washington
Jack Slichter
Reading
Akron
Ohio
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Blum vows calm strength to curb strikes in France
Blum declares as chief of government he will act with decision and speed to protect both tillers of the soil and factory workers. He speaks from his apartment while Georges Mandel arrives, surrounded by former subordinates, as leftist deputies urge quick settlement via strike committees.
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Blum
Communist Internationale
Automobile
Chamber of Deputies
Wrestling results from last night in Toronto and Washington
Ali Baba of Turkey at 205 defeated Dutch Heffner of Texas at 230 in two straight falls. Everett Marshall of Colorado 224 threw Frenchy La Rue 210 in 10 minutes. Vincent Lopez of Los Angeles 210 threw George Roverty 215 in Hollywood after 14 minutes.
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Ali Baba
Turkey
Dutch Heffner
Texas
Everett Marshall
Colorado
Frenchy la Rue
Washington
Vincent Lopez
Los Angeles
George Roverty
Hollywood
Badger Crew at Marietta Regatta Feud Reignites
Oarsmen from Marietta College and the University of Wisconsin held final workouts ahead of the Mid-America regatta on Saturday in Marietta Ohio. Wisconsin seeks revenge after last year’s loss to Marietta, with coach Ralph Hunn using two shells this time.
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Marietta College
University of Wisconsin
Badger
Muskingum River
Ohio River
Charles G. Dawes
Roohy
Rutgers
Badgers
Wisconsin
Ohio City
Ralph Hunn
Traps Banker Faces Seven Year Term After Escape Attempt
In Barboursville the banker known as Modesty Traps Banker Shivers, once jailed for private telephone trades, was arrested again after an attempt to flee a seven year sentence. He taunted the agent with a quip about signing a seven year note for ten thousand dollars. The piece also notes the Huntington district summer assembly of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, opening Monday.
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Barboursville
Huntington
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Syrian Archbishop Is Visitor In Charleston
Archbishop Samuel David head of the Syrian Orthodox Diocese of North America visits St. George's church in Charleston with a motorcade escort from Huntington. He assumed archbishop duties on April 19.
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Charleston
Samuel David
North America
St. George's Church
Huntington
New Speaker Reflects on Devotion and Afterlife Path
The narrative notes a new speaker recalling a husband who knelt nightly by his bed to pray and seek divine blessing. The passage suggests that for such a man, even death is not a charnel house but a lighted thoroughfare toward spiritual grace.
Notable Unexpected Result In A Bridge Hand
Charles King of the Knickerbocker Whist club showcased a humorous yet sharp lesson in a contract bridge clash. A double by the opponents looked promising but failed to yield, as King’s side still held winning cards across spades and clubs, leaving the final outcome surprising and costly for the doubler.
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Charles King
Knickerbocker Whist
West
South
East
Declarer
President Roosevelt Attends Burns Funeral With Capitol Aides
Washington reports that President Roosevelt and Secretary Morgenthau attended the funeral of Speaker Burns. Two Capitol officers stood at the casket as pallbearers and aides filled the arrival line. The Senate voted to recess from June 8 to June 15, with plans to adjourn after minor conference reports if ready. The House convened briefly before the funeral and then recessed.
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Joe Burns
Capitol
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Marvin H. McIntyre
Stephen T. Early
Paul Bastedo
Edwin M. Watson
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Robinson
Burns
Police report May sees twenty three crashes in Fairmont
Fairmont police tallied twenty three automobile crashes in May with no fatalities reported so far this year.
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Fairmont
Panther girl bitten by copperhead near home
Jerusah Robinson ten year old of Panther was bitten by a copperhead while playing near her home. CCC camp enrollees provided first aid treatment.
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Welch
Jerusah Robinson
Panther
CCC
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