Notable Wrestler Gama Omega Dominates India Scene
The piece profiles Gama Omega known as Omega for his unmatched record in Indian wrestling. It notes his 3,000 matches without defeat, a sensational ten second throw of Stanlius Zbyszko by U.S. judging, and a failed tour offer from Jack Curley. It also mentions Pat Comiskey, Jimmy Erwin, Melio Bettina, and other boxing figures as context.
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June Scott declines Furman offer as trainer at Furman
June Scott, High Point High School football and baseball mentor, announces he has declined a Furman University offer to join their coaching staff as basketball tutor and chief assistant to Head Coach A P Dizzy McLeod. He signals likely remain with the High Point coaching staff.
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Thomasville Teams Invited to Mandatory Softball League Meeting
Sports notes outline a Thursday 7:30 pm meeting in City Hall with W F Bailey to discuss forming a Commercial Softball League. Topics include league opening, schedule, playoffs and organizational details. Also reports on Texas U game and a Melton pitching line for Terry.
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Patchwork of sports rumors across clubs and leagues
Roundup notes Mike Jacobs and Jimmy Johnston nearing a merger in the 20th Century Sporting Club. Duquesne cuts Clip Smith as Aldo Donelli ascends. Kaye Sunday shifts to Giants center as Mel Hein retires. Tipton to join Yankees after graduation. Past or fight results stir editorials and upcoming matchups sparking buzz.
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College Brass Data
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Flaeh Eric Tipton
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Yankees
Golfers Turn to Wrestling for Relaxation Says Report
Sammy Snead and Johnny Bulla take up wrestling for relaxation. Hugh Bradley, ex New York Post sports editor now in Connecticut writes for Bob Considine’s magazine on Buck Newsom. Bob Bowman labeled lucky number pitcher after an 11 and 7 season at Rochester. George Abrams’s middle name is Freedom born just after the Armistice.
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Hugh Bradley
New York Post
Connecticut
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Buck Newsom
Cardinals
Bob Bowman
Rochester
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Washington
Freedom
Henry Picard praised for putt stroke by Bobby Jones
In Florida rivals and observers note Henry Picard’s putting may be the most graceful seen. Bobby Jones, praising Picard, calls his stroke the finest he ever saw, while viewers in Florida weigh the talents of former tennis champion John Doeg.
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Bobby Jones
Henry Picard
Florida
John Doeg
Dodger Scout Visits Phillies Behind The Scenes
A Los Angeles scout was dispatched to Philadelphia to observe the Phillies and report on lineup strengths and potential targets for the Dodgers.
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Dodger
Phillies
Exhibition Baseball Today Across Cities
Multiple exhibition games scheduled in Tucson, Macon, Austin, Montgomery, Clearwater, Shreveport, Tyler, San Antonio, Haines City and Lakeland. Matchups feature Philadelphia, Chicago, New York, Detroit, St. Louis, Cincinnati and others facing regional teams and university sides.
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Cubs and White Sox clash in Chicago City series in Tucson
In Tucson, Chicago teams the Cubs and White Sox faced off as Will Lee and Bill Dietrich started on the mound. Manager Jimmy Dykes warned several unnamed players about rule violations, saying he backs his players but will discipline those who break the rules.
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White Sox
Will Lee
Bill Dietrich
Jimmy Dykes
Estalella Seen as Right Hand Bat for Senators
Clearwater report says Bobby Estalella, the stocky Cuban, fits the Senators right-handed batting punch they lost when selling Zeke Bonura to the New York Giants. Though the smallest man on the squad he hits the longest ball and could spark the lineup.
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Bobby Estalella
Washington Senators
Zeke Bonura
New York Giants
Bees Battle Intra-squad Games At Bradenton Camp
Bradenton Florida Boston Bees begin intra-squad games that will run until camp ends on Thursday as players compete for roster spots and form the team ahead of the regular season.
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Fla
Boston Bees
Tigers reshuffle pitchers to balance wins after 13 games
Lakeland Florida reports manager Del Baker has shuffled Tiger pitchers. in 13 games no pitcher has more than one win or loss. Four pitchers including Schoolboy Rowe have one win and zero losses.
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Spine Injury Sidelines Phillies Rookie Merrill May
Merrill May, rookie third baseman for the Phillies, suffered a spine injury last Friday against the St. Louis Browns. He was en route to Philadelphia today for treatment.
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Cardinals Pitchers Hurt as Padgett Out and Mize Sick
Montgomery report notes St. Louis catcher Don Padgett sidelined with a shoulder dislocation since mid month. Slugger Johnny Mize has a cold while pitcher Clyde Shoun nurses an instep bruise from a Terry Moore line drive.
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Nagel Seen as Likely Sticking with Athletics
Nagel, rookie candidate for the Philadelphia Athletics third base vacancy, has a good chance to stay this season as Connie Mack praises his hitting and fielding abilities.
Browns and Pirates Prepare for Series Start in San Antonio
Fed up with the Phillies after an 8 win 1 tie in 11 meetings the St. Louis Browns seek fresh Major League opposition. The Pittsburgh Pirates will play a two game series here starting tomorrow in San Antonio Texas.
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Acker to Pitch as Red Sox Open Barnstorming Trip
Acker to start for the Boston Red Sox in Macon Georgia as manager Joe Cronin opens a 10 game barnstorming tour with Elden Auker on the mound for the Reds today.
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Dodgers Test Arm Hurlers Vs Senators In Clearwater
Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher sent Van Lingle Mungo to face the Washington Senators in a first competitive workload since treatment on his arm. Wayne Lamaster appeared in the seventh but was pulled after three batters reached base.
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Washington Senators
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Traynor trims Pirates roster in Texas road trip
Pie Traynor cut outfielders Bob Elliott and Wesley Cox from the Pittsburgh Pirates roster before the team’s 620 mile trip across Texas to play the St. Louis Browns.
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Wesley Cox
Ruffing Sets Hot Pace With One Hit Start
Red Ruffing, Yankees ace, pitched five innings of one hit ball yesterday and has worked 17 innings in four games, allowing nine hits and one earned run.
Indians Manager Vitt Eyes Weatherly For Defense Boost
Cleveland Indians manager Oscar Vitt said Weatherly could be the key if he hits around .200. Vitt plans to strengthen the club’s defense now and assess Weatherly’s potential contribution this season.
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New Orleans
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
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Thompson Best Reds Pitcher In Florida Camp Tour
Macon Georgia report says Gene Thompson rated Cincinnati Reds best pitcher as club left Florida camp for the northern tour. In 18 innings he allowed only five hits and earned strong praise from coaches.
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Gene Thompson
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Brantley Hucks Elected To Captain Bison Nine At High Point
Brantley Hucks, a junior outfielder for High Point High School, was elected captain of the Bison nine for the current season with catcher Harry Land as alternate captain. Hucks has twice been honored this month and is praised as a strong leader and clutch hitter. The Bison, coached by June Scott, face Randolph County tomorrow at Asheboro as they seek to steady their lineup with Bus Overcash hoped to join Hussey on the mound.
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Volitant Rebuffs Derby Bid Keeps Focus on Preakness
New York April 3. Volitant the Maryland bred horse trains in wet cold weather at the Aqueduct track. Owner John Morris and partner George Bull consider the Preakness the key race, with trainer John Goldsborough optimistic about Volitant’s form. If his Chesapeake start goes well, he may skip the Derby to target Pimlico.
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Ida Simmons Captures Women’s National Bowling Championship
Ida Simmons from Norfolk Virginia won the women’s all-events in the 12th annual National Duckpin Bowling Congress which concluded last night. The 1940 tournament will be held at Candee Alleys New Haven Conn. Connecticut Dowlers dominated major awards while Holland five Bridgeport repeated 1938 win in the team event with 1933? Nick Tronsky Willimantic Conn won the men’s singles 447 and all-events 1240 Hal Tucker Temple Keene Baltimore won the men’s doubles 828.
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Women Missionary Union Meeting Set at Rowan Church
The Eastern Baptist Association will hold its annual Women’s Missionary Union meeting at Rowan church tomorrow. Miss Mary Currin of Raleigh, State Young People’s secretary, will be the principal speaker.
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Guldahl Seals Augusta National Victory In Dominating Style
Ralph Guldahl captured the Augusta National title with a 279 total after rounds of 72 68 70 69. He surpassed Sammy Snead who finished at 280, while Lawson Little 282 and Billie Burke 282 shared third. Gene Sarazen 284 and Craig Wood 285 followed as strong challengers. Guldahl also boosted his earnings to 4147 with yesterday's 1500 prize.
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Sammy Snead
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Square Gene Sarazen
Craig Wood
Bobby Jones
Richmond Driver Salisbury Winner
Al Fleming of Richmond Virginia won the main event at the Rowan County fair grounds track yesterday afternoon. Bert Helmueller of Louisville Kentucky won the first heat and placed second in the main. Cliff Unger of Winston-Salem led the second preliminary heat. Herman Owens of Charlotte defeated Fred Reid in a special match race after Reid’s car faltered.
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Fred Reid
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Co-Captain Harold Bissett Highlights Carolina Fielding Record
Co-Captain Harold Bissett, first baseman, holds the best fielding record on the Carolina team set to face Harvard in an intersectional clash at Chapel Hill Tuesday afternoon. The game starts at 4 o clock at Emerson Field. Bissett previously made only two errors in 700 chances over two varsity seasons and a freshman year, a mark likely unmatched in the Southern Conference. He recently executed 11 chances without error in the Springhead game and contributed to two double plays. Bissett hit .227 last spring.
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Tommies Eye Powerhouse Rise After Early Practice
Thomasville April 3 4 The Tommies under Jimmie May show a strong start in week one of training building a potential league leading powerhouse. Rookie picks include Frank Rida Art Scalli Pete Young Minis Whaley and Sleepy Deaton with veteran help from Boots Miller Ray Lifay and Carr Shealey. Infield shifts and new faces contest shortstop with Parker and Anderson among contenders as outfield spots remain open.
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Escobar Wins Fourth Hometown Bantam Title Defense
Sixto Escobar retained the world bantamweight championship in San Juan defeating K O Morgan in 15 rounds before about 12 000 fans. The decision by Referee Albanese and judges Fleischer and Hargan was unanimous with Escobar earning seven to nine rounds to Morgan’s none. Escobar weighed 118 pounds Morgan 117½.
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Nat Fleischer
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Leading Polish Statesman Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot
Warsaw April 3. Col Walery Slawek a longtime Polish statesman died today from gunshot wounds police said were self inflicted He was 60 years old and led the government party during the Pilsudski era He served as premier three times and worked for Polish independence before World War I.
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Walery Slawek
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Tar Heel Teams Brace for Week of Spring Sports
North Carolina colleges launch a busy week with more than 40 events across baseball tennis golf and track. Yale visits for a five day tennis stand while Harvard Cornell Michigan Ohio Wesleyan and Washington and Lee travel to the state for series and meets. Duke Wake Forest Davidson and Campbell post wins or close losses in recent play as UNC opens golf and fencing campaigns and prepares for Friday’s schedule.
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Caroli nas A A U Gym Meet Set at UNC Chapel Hill
The second annual Carolinas AAU Gymnastics Championships will be held at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. The event was moved from April 14 to April 12 to avoid clashing with state high school athletic contests.
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