Lefty Grove Blueprints A Six Year Pitching Peak In History
Bucky Walters faces Lefty Grove in a Durham match up as Grove’s stretch from 1928 to 1933 is recalled with wins and losses totaling 152 and 41. Walters joined the Reds in 1938 and earned 38 wins against 17 losses, with 1939 a standout 27 and 11 as the team won the pennant. The piece notes Grove’s mastery under Bill McKechnie and touches on a humorous misadventure involving Sergeant McMahon and a punctured tire.
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Bucky Walters
Durhamay
Lefty Grove
Diaond
Bucky
A's
Lefty
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Bill MecKechnie
Masters 5 i Hole Count Close to Augusta Round
Third round scores and hole totals from the Augusta Masters list players and scores by name, city, and country. Notable entries include Hogan, Snead, Bulla, Demaret, and Nicknames from Chicago to Sydney.
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Augusta
Chick Harbert
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles Evans, Jr
Chicago
Robert Sweeny
London
Eng
Johnny Farrell
Springfield
N. J
T. Suffern Tatler, Jr
New York
Victor Ghegzi
Deal
Miss Bauer Wins Charlotte Golf Invitational
Jane Bauer of Providence Rhode Island defeated Jane Cothran of Greenville South Carolina four and three to take the Charlotte Country Club fourth annual invitation trophy. Bauer was medalist and pressured Cothran with solid driving while Cothran faltered on greens and in traps.
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Charlotte
Jane Bauer
Providence
Charlotte Country Club
Jane Cothran
Greenville
S. C
Miss Bauer
Miss Cothran
Cornell Netters Scrap Carolina in Rough Tennis Loss
The undefeated North Carolina tennis team fell to Cornell 6 to 3 in Chapel Hill. Cornell won the No 1 and No 3 singles and the No 2 doubles. The best match was No 3 singles as Gifford defeated Ian Carver in three sets 2 6 6 4 6 4. Carolina extended its win streak to seven.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Cornell
Gifford
Invaders
Ian Carver
Carolina
UNC Freshmen Top NC State 12-6 in Raleigh
University of North Carolina freshmen piled up 12 hits and benefited from 10 opponent errors to defeat NC State Freshmen 12 to 6 in Raleigh. Nelson started for Carolina, allowing four hits in six innings, Hodges pitched six perfect innings in relief.
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Tar Bables
Raleigh
University of North Carolina
N. C. State Fresh
Nelson
Carolina
State
Hodges
Tar Heels rout Washington and Lee 18 to 1 in baseball
University of North Carolina beats Washington and Lee 18 to 1 as Lefty Cheshire shines with five strikeouts and two hits allowed. Cheshire allowed only two hits over six innings, while UNC hitters piled up 12 hits and 4 walks, with Stirnweiss, Rich, and Topkins driving in multiple runs.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Washington and Lee Generals
John
Lefty) Cheshire
Wilmington
Tar Heels
Generals
Thompson
Mangan
Dangter
Gregerson
Melville
Cheshire
Stirnweiss
Rich
Topkins
Radman
Mallory
Reynolds
Jones
Carolina
Washington and Lee
Myers
Eclleston
Dangier
Baugher
Ecleston
Balk
Brown
Mitchell
Whitfield
Cary
Klein
Ee Ewes
Mangane Sete
Kavanna
Ib Settee
Dangler
Ib-C
P Eeer
Weer Brown
Pitzer
Eaaee
Anne Nenee
Eee
Anew
Enee
WW. &.T Bapeenees
Tar Heels Win South Atlantic Fencing Tourney
Chapell Hill April 6 The University of North Carolina won the third annual South Atlantic fencing tournament with 82 percent of points. UNC led with 13 foil points and 8 epen points yesterday, while Georgia Tech was second with 25 percent. Kentucky Johns Hopkins Virginia and William and Mary Norfolk division trailed.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Tar Heels
Georgia Tech
Kentucky
Johns Hopkins
Virginia
Norfolk
William and Mary
Willie Hoppe Wins World Three Cushion Billiards Crown
Willie Hoppe claimed the world three cushion billiards title by beating Jake Schaefer 50 to 40 in 51 innings in Chicago on April 6. The 52 year old New Yorker finished the tournament with 20 consecutive victories and no defeats against top international players.
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Chicago
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Cleveland
Elon Wins Greensboro Sweep in Straight Sets
Elon University volleyball team overwhelmed Atlantic Christian College in Greensboro earning a 3 0 victory without dropping a set. No losses in any set, as Elon dominated the match with strong serving and offense.
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ELON
Greensboro
Elona
Atlantic Christian College
Demaret Opens Lead as Masters Contest Narrows
In Augusta the Masters leaderboard tightens with Jimmy Demaret at 209 after a 64-hole total, one stroke ahead of Lloyd Mangrum who shot 70 to reach 210. Sam Snead 212 and Craig Wood 213-217 pace the chase as contenders emerge in the tense final round.
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Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd Mangrum
Horton Smith
Chicago
Sam Snead
Shawnee-On-Delaware
Wilford Wehrle
Johnny Revolta
Evanston, Ill
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Dick Metz
Oak Park
Lawson Little
Harold McSpaden
Winchester
Mass
Jules Huot
Quebec
Canada
Wille Goggin
San Francisco
James Ferrier
Sydney
Australia
Ed Dudley
Augusta
Houston
Tex
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Tommy Armour
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
Wille Turnesa
New York
Golf Links
Mangrum
Demaret
Augusta National Golf Club
Snead
Wood
Byron Nelson
Ben Hogan
Willie Goggin
Harry Cooper
Frank Walsh
Bud Ward
Simon Pure
Ralph Guldahl
Guldahl
al Watrous
Toney Penna
Charley Yates
Johnny Farrell
Jag McSpaden
Deuce
Stoney
Panthers Fall to McEwen Hosiery 13 6 at Burlington
High Point College Panthers lost 13 to 6 to McEwen Hosiery Mill nine in Burlington. Bruce Jenkins limited the Panthers early, Mickey Cochrane hit a homer, Hugh Hampton had three singles, and catcher Frank Murray suffered a possible brain concussion after a hit by pitch. Next week includes three North State Conference games at Guilford and Elon, with Guilford visiting High Point Friday.
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Burlington
High Point College Panthers
McEwen Hosiery Mill
Bruce Jenkins
Mickey Cochrane
Hugh Hampton
Panthers
Frank Murray
Panther
Guilford
Quakers
Elon
High Point
Lenior Rhyne Rally Wins 8-5 Over Catawba in Ninth
In Salisbury on April 6 Lenior Rhyne rallied for an 8 to 5 victory over Catawba College in a North State Conference baseball game. A three run ninth inning surged on singles by Garrett Barger Hamrick and Washam. Ferguson held 12 Bear hits in check until the final frame as the lead changed four times.
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Salisbury
Garrett
Barger
Hamrick
Washam
LenOir-Rhyne
Catawba College
Ferguson
Duke Cindermen Triumph In Raleigh Dual Meet
Duke University's track team swept 11 first places to beat North Carolina State College 90 to 36 in Raleigh. Mickey Thompson led State with wins in the broad jump and 100 yard dash and a third in the 220, totaling 11 points. Duke's Wilmott earned 10 points with wins in the high hurdles and high jump.
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Duke Cindermen
Raleigh
Duke University
North Carolina State College
State
Mickey Thompson
Duke
Wilmott
Freeman
Princeton
Slagle
Carolina
White
Davis
Sebie
Jackson
March
Lane
Triangle To Have Another Strong Team This Summer
Triangle Hosiery Mill fields a powerful trio of 300 hitters and seasoned pitchers led by Reginald Dawson and Verno Clanton. The squad includes catchers Red Frazier and Michell Holder with infielders Runt Newman Rudy Clark Brantley Hucks Lewis Hayworth and George Summey and outfielders Paul Rush Joe Byrd Milford Smith promising strong two-league play in Industrial and Tri-City circuits.
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Bill Morehead
Triangle Hosiery Mill
Bogle-Watkins
Greensboro
Reginald Dawson
Vernon Clanton
Curtis Moffitt
Paul Coffey
Ferbee Fowler
Dan Kirby
Gerald Crouch
Red Frazier
Han
Michell Holder
Curry High
Frazier
Morehead
Runt Newman
Rudy Clark
Brantley Hucks
Lewis Hayworth
George Summey
Guilford College
Paul Rush
Joe Byrd
Milford Smith
Smith
Tri-City
Triangles
Carolina Triumphs In Dual Meet With Princeton
UNC Tar Heels defeat Princeton 66 2 3 to 59 1 3 as Harry March stars by winning the 220 yard low hurdles and earning top scoring honors. Mengel adds a third place to boost Carolina's point total in a tight finish.
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Harry March
Cine Heels
Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Princeton University
George Weldon Wins Intercity Bout Over Alfred Haney
George Weldon of Belmont Abbey College defeated Alfred Haney of Burlington in Friday’s inter city matches, overturning an initial report of a draw. Weldon secured the victory for High Point in a bout that drew local attention.
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George Weldon
Belmont Abbey College
High Point
Alfred Haney
Burlington
Jaretz Wins National Indoor 100 Yard Title
Otto Jaretz of Chicago surged in the final 18 yards to capture the national indoor 100 yard title at the AAU championship meet in New York on April 6.
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New York
Otto Jaretz
Chicago
Wone der
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Sergeant McMahon
Johnny Marrs
Blackjack Hader
Richmond
Johnny
Baker's Service
Tion
Promoter McMahon
Nan
Arcade Amusement Company
Jimmy Hines
Greatneck
Walter Hagen
Detroit
Marvin Ward
Spokane
Wash
Enrique Bertolino
Argentina
Martin Pose
Charles Yates
Atlanta
Sam Byrd
Philadelphia
Red Munday
Tony Manero
Peabody
William Holt, Jr
Syracuse
E. J. Harrison
Little Rock
Ark
Ralph Guidahl
Bobby Cruickshank
Gene Sarazgen
Brookfield Center
Conn
Rumson
Jimmy Thomson
Chicopee
Lan
Lefty Cheshire
BY Bill Boni
McEwen
Triangle
BY Marle Grant
Carolina Shades Tigers
Warren Mengel
Timber
New Carolina
Mengel
Walker
Brundage
McLeod
Corbett
Gehmen
Partridge
Hardwick
North Carolina
Burrowes
Morrison
Robb
Crockett
Vawter
Rehm
Broad Yimp—Perina
Wolcott
Alger
Hubbard
Hurdies
Dougles
Jaretz
Knox
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