Open Golf Championship Faces Late Finish From Tight Leaderboard
In Birmingham Michigan the 1936 Open after 36 holes sees a four man lead pack at 140 including Thompson Dudley Walsh and Guldahl. Frankie Strafaci and Pat Sawyer at 142 with Snead Cooper among others at 143. If tied after 36 holes a playoff will be held Sunday. Strafaci, 21, Brooklyn, is the low scoring amateur and says family support fuels his bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Mich
Golfdom
Oakland Hills
Baltusrol
Tony Manero
Manero
Tony
Jimmy Thompson
Shawnee-on-Delaware
Ed Dudley
Philadelphia
Frank Walsh
Ralph Guldahl
Chicago
Thompson
Guidahl
Frankie Strafaci
Public Links
Brooklyn
Pat Sawyer
Minneapolis
Harry Cooper
Sam Snead
Cooper
Snead
Harry
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Vic Ghezzi
Deal
N. J
Lake
Billie Burke
George van Elm
Gene Sarazen
Walter Hagen
Tommy Creavy
Dominic
Ralph
Pathy
Tommy
Florida
Denny Shute
Indianapolis
Twins Aim for Second Straight Victory in Richmond Rematch
In Richmond on June 12, the Winston-Salem Twins sharpen focus for a third game with Richmond after ending an eleven game skid with a 5 to 2 win led by Lee Terhune who limited the Colts to eight hits. Asheville beat Chicago 3 to 2, Charlotte toppled Rocky Mount 5 to 4, and Portamouth defeated Asheville as Norfolk-Durham rainout altered the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Richmond
Winston-Salem Twins
Lee Terhune
Richmond Colts
Twins
Asheville
Torres
Charlotte
Rocky Mount Red Sox
Herb Hash
Hornets
Norfolk-Durham
Winston-Salem
Durham
Norfolk
Rocky Mount
Portamouth
Californian to Meet Riggs Hunt in Southern Tennis Finals
In Nashville June 12 California players Bobby Riggs and Joe Hunt reach the 62nd Southern Amateur final. Hendrix loses to Hunt in four sets while Riggs outlasts Ernest Sutter for a five setter. Women doubles features Vallebuona and Coyne vs Artzburger and Buxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
Bobby Riggs
Joe Hunt
Los Angeles
Hendrix Hunt
Art Hendrix
Lakeland
Fla
Riggs
Ernest Sutter
New Orleans
Gladys Vallebuona
Etta Taylor Coyne
Atlanta
Jean Artzburger
Pittsburgh
Betty Buxton
Memphis
Dunnie
Crossnickle
Vesta Dunn
Joan Grosenickle
Columbus
Whitehead Leads Sox After Peddling Efforts Pay Off
Johnny Whitehead, once shuttled by Chicago managers, finally secures a string of wins. He pitched nine full innings to beat the Senators 14-8, helping the White Sox to 11 wins in 12 games and second place in the American League behind the Yankees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Texas
Jimmy Dykes
Mr. Whitehead
Whitehead
Boston
Red Sox
Indiana
A’s
Washington Senators
Sox
White Sox
Zeke Bonura
Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Charley
Red
Joe DiMaggio
Buck Ross
Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Tigers
Boota Poffenberger
Shelby Tonite Two Teams Split An Afternoon and Night Doubleheader
In Shelby Friday the North State league doubleheader ended with Thomasville 6 Shelby 3 in the day game and Shelby 6 Thomasville 5 at night. Archie Templeton, Winston-Salem orphan phenom, was slated to start for Shelby against Thomasville with Templeton rumored to have 18 strikeouts in a recent outing. Tad Mueller, Thomasville first baseman, committed five errors in the night game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Archie Templeton
Winston-Salem Orphan Phenom
Thomasville Tommies
Finchfield
Templeton
Cardinals
Methodist Children’s
Asheville
Cardinal Piedmont Farm
Shelby
Page Dennis
High Point
Adams Millis
Duke Power
Carolina Loop
Tad Mueller
Ted Mullier
Sports chatter mixes boxing, baseball, and rowing odds
A lively column notes Hank Greenberg as a home run leader and mentions Laurence Leonard of the Greensboro News. It lists figures in boxing and softball, cites oddsmaking around Braddock and Louis, references the Davis Cup, and previews the 1940 Winter Games discussion, plus regatta coverage and era baseball chatter involving many players and leagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank Greenberg
Laurence Leonard
Greensboro
Charlestonian
Estelle Lawson Page
Chapel Hill
Oillard
Record-Breaking Sub Shines in National Open Round Two
Jimmy Thomson delivers a record-breaking sub in the second round at Oakland yesterday afternoon as part of the National Open. The performance sets a new standard and draws attention from spectators and competitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Thomson
Oakland
Wrestle Sport Night Ends With League Victory Over Abdul Pasha
In Curt Denning's arena last night Slick Shepherd and Jerry Burns starred as League beat Abdul Pasha of Turkey in a three fall match. Burns opened with a dominant first fall, Abdul won the second, and a tense finale saw League secure the decisive third after heavy exchanges. Popeye Svenson debuted strongly amid a buzzing, partisan crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slick
Key
Jerry Burnett
Jerrcher
Abdul Pasha
Jerry
Burns
Abdul
Charlestonians Meet in Carolinas Amateur Final
In Greenville on June 12 two Charlestonians, Francis Ford and Lewis Johnson Jr, reach the 36 hole final by defeating Jim Owens and Tully Blair respectively. Johnson wins 6 and 5 to seal the title bid while Ford trails before finishing strong, Blair underperforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Greenville
S. C
Tully Blair
Winston-Salem
N. C
Ford
Carolinas
Jim Owens
Hickory
Blair
Johnson
Owens
Braddock Louis Plan Heavy Training at Comiskey Park
World Heavyweight Champion James J. Braddock and challenger Joe Louis prepare brisk drills at separate camps ahead of their 16 round title bout at Comiskey Park on June 22. Braddock resumes hard work at Grand Beach Michigan while Louis, resting yesterday, undertakes a surprise 15 round sparring session with five partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Madison Square Garden Corporation
James J. Braddock
Joe Louis
Comisky Park
Grand Beach
Mich
Louis
Thomasville Tops High Point In Horseshoe Match
Thomasville defeated the High Point horseshoe team 7 to 2 on yesterday’s action. Woody Thomas and Spencer Warren were the only High Point players to win their matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
High Point
Woody Thomas
Spencer Warren
Lutherans Take Sixth Straight in Softball Victory
The Tutheran softball team remains undefeated in six games after a 7 to 1 win over Episcopal. Morehead pitched effectively for Lutherans while Stewart, Thorburn, and Russell led the offense with multiple hits. Scoring by innings shows Lutherans pulling away early and sealing the win with strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tutheran
Episcopal
Morehead
Stewart
Thorburn
Russell
Lutheran
Hartley
Sports Schedule Highlights Across the League
The slate features New York at St. Louis, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Cleveland in key league matchups.
Standings Snapshot From Early Pro Football Scores
Chicago leads with 14 points against Washington 8 while Detroit 6 Boston 5. New York 10 St Louis 0 Philadelphia 11 Cleveland 3 show league results and team positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
College Baseball Scores From Vermont To Lafayette
Vermont Maryland 4 Boston College 4 Tufts 2 Lafayette 19 Lehigh 3. Baseball results show multiple New England and mid-Atlantic teams with tight draws and lopsided wins across the period. Players and specific game details are limited in the readable text.
Green Street Beats Friends In Sunday Softball
Green Street defeated Friends 13 to 0 in a Sunday School softball game on the high school diamond. Crissman and Carroll, Court ney and Ward noted for Green Street with strong pitching and fielding in the lopsided affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
Green Steel Baptist
Friends
Ar Green Street
Crissman
Carroll
Courtney
Ward
Three Year Olds Ready At Latonia Derby Start
In Covington Kentucky on June 12 a dozen top three year olds await the Latonia Derby barrier. Weather forecasters predict fair and warm conditions and a fast track aiding entrants including Heelfly and the Mars Milky Way stable pair Reaping Reward and Military in the Kentucky Derby context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Covington
Ethel V. Mares
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ralph Guidahl
Winston- Salem
Tourists
Sutter
Ramsay Potts, Jr
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Frank Guernsey
Orlando
Merrimon Cunninggim
Ken Cram
Hunt
Art Art Hendrix
Vernon Marcum
Sid Feder
Johnny Whitehead
Chicago White Sox
Shelby Tonite
N. CC
Cooleemee
Lexington
Salisbury
Mooresville
Landis
Newton-Contover
Cooleemée
Newton-Conover
Landis Ee
Newton-Conover Etree Is
PO Connor
Riley
Pinkston
Ragsdale Shealy
Maus
Mueller
I Gerdeman
Padgett
Estes
Angie
Gardner
Runes
Sister
Triplett
Ragsdale
Conner
Chapt
Horton
Silvey
Motto
Crisp
Shealy
Gerderan
Mite
Sisier
Lee
Boswell
Thomasville Abrh
Poa Connor
Riley Fee
Este
Thomaeville Inne
Muell
Angle
Beal
Stivey
Enterprise Sports Editor
Slick Shepherd
Church of God
Bill Bailey
Brinkney
Boy Scouts
Anington
Braddock
Jorsey
Anal Olympic Committee
Warsaw
Shoffner
Bossong
Winston
Camel Town
Point
Ich
Jack Doyle
Libby Holman
U. S
London Times
Marble
Chigger Moffitt
Ger
Dave Yow
Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons
Coogan
Ricketts Field
Tom Baker
Gowanus
Bronx
Dodgers
Giants
Brooklyns
Popeye Svensen
Labor Temple
Warren
League
America
New York Central
Hudson
NRA
Appling
Dick Bartell
Joe Cronin
Arky Vaughan
Lyn
Crosetti
Cecil Travis
Rassle
Popeye Svenson
Frankenstein
Eyeut
GOLF
Babe Ruth
Jimmy
Shawnee
South Carolina Stars
Tar Heels
Cincinnati
CLUG
L. New York
Ewes
Pittsburgh St. Louis
Brooklyn Eetereeteee
V. L Pet
DiMaggio
Moses
Gehrig
Greenberg
Tig
Boneeee
TORO
Isc
Kkevesss
Bartell
Giants Aetee
Selkirk
Yankees Foxx
Latonia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!