Pitler recalls Johnny Ray and the rise of Billy Conn in boxing
Brooklyn Dodger scout Jake Pitler tells how his brother Johnny Ray, manager and former paper seller, discovered heavyweight contender Billy Conn in a Pittsburgh gym. Ray’s accidental eye for talent launched Conn, who now may rise to boxing’s top.
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Brooklyn Dodger
Thomasville
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Johnny Ray
Pittsburgh
Billy Conn
Steel City
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Three-Way Open Playoff Set For US Open Golf Title
Byron Nelson, Vic Ghezzi, and Bud Ward Mankrum tied at 284 after 72 holes at Canterbury. Nelson incurred a penalty when his caddy’s ball was accidentally kicked during the third round. A playoff for the postwar title scheduled for 18 holes tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. EDT.
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Cleveland
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Byron Nelson
Vic Ghezzi
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Dante Golf Club
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Baron
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Demaret
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Xans
Melvin
Chick) Harvert
Detroit
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E. J
Dutch) Harrison
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Henry Picard
Canterbury
Ed Furgol
Pontiac
Mich
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Cincinnati
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Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Steve Kovach
Pitts
Nelson
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Martin
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Monterey
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High Point City Golf Tournament Set For June 22
Park Municipal course hosts the High Point city tournament expected to draw a record field. Blair Park pro Gerring predicted the event would be the fastest and most heated yet with many hopefuls posting scores by June 22 and qualifying on June 19. Defending champion and last year’s runner up, Frank and Hendrix, are favored to contend, with seeding based on recent form. Weather kept the course in prime condition, hailed as the best in months.
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Predicted Smooth Fairways for Tournament Play
Officials forecast ideal course conditions with smooth fairways and fast greens for the upcoming tournament. Weather and course staff expect firm lies and true rolls, aiding precise approach shots and consistent putting surfaces throughout the event.
President's Cup opens at Emerywood Country Club
The Emerywood Country Club hosts the President's Cup with about 30 qualifiers. Harris Covington earned medalist honors with a 71, one under par, as Frank Garrett, the defending champion, vies for the title along with Bill Snow and Covington as top contenders.
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Emerywood Country Club
Harris Covington
Frank Garrett
Bill Snow
Covington
Perdue Signs with Brooklyn Dodgers in AAFC
Charles Willard Perdue former Duke end and NFL guard in 1940 41 has signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the AAFC. Since Navy discharge he has been study ing for a masters in physical education at Columbia University.
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York
Charles Willard
Bolo) Perdue
Duke University
New York Giants
Chicago Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Navy
Columbia
Limelight Cagle Strikes Out 15 as Carolina Containers Win
In a doubleheader finish, Limelight Cagle pitched Carolina Containers to an 11 4 victory over Silver Knit. He allowed five hits and fanned 15, boosting his reputation in the local semi pro circuit. Triangle topped Melrose 5 4 with Byrd and Fowler homering.
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Fowler
Thomasville Dodgers Fall Twice to Mooresville Moors
Mooresville swept the Thomasville Dodgers in a doubleheader in Mooresville. Bill Smith pitched the first game as Thomasville managed only two hits in a 2-1 loss, while the second game finished 6-3 with four Thomasville safeties. Hickory was shut out in both ends, as the Landis Millers won twice to stay in pennant contention.
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Tommies
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Livingston
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Landis Millers
Thomasville
Davis Cup Doubles Matches Postponed
Rain halted the U S doubles clash as the United States led the Philippines 2 0, delaying a first round victory bid to meet Mexico in the North American zone finals.
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Mexico
Assault Tops Dwyer Stakes and Money List Record
Barney Baruch entered Assault in the Dwyer Stakes and saw him win by five lengths to become the turf’s top money winner for the year with $40,700. The horse boosted his 1946 season earnings to $344,220 and set a new single season earnings mark, surpassing Gallant Fox’s prior record. Lanky Flier and Windfields followed, with Lord Boswell third as 39,000 spectators watched.
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Barney Baruch
Aqueduct
Assault
America
Elder Statesman
E. P. Taylor
Windfields
Elizabeth Graham
Lord Boswell
Belmont
Bold Venture
Gallant Fox
Robert J. Kleberg, Jr
Whirlaway
Civitan and Legion Win In Red Shield League Play
The Civitan Red Shield base ball team produced 11 hits in a 16 0 shutout of American Business club. The Co-Ops defeated the Rotary club 7 3 to finish league play. American Legion beat Exchange club by forfeit in the lone remaining game.
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American Business Club
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Playground Fun City Playgrounds To Open On Monday
High Point parks and juvenile commission to start a broader playground program running until August 15 with daily hours 9 to 12 in the morning and 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Experienced directors will oversee activities including softball leagues, ping pong, horseshoes, paddle tennis, crafts and more at multiple locations.
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J. J. Elling
Ellington
Homer McCoy
High Point High School
John Crowder
Duke University
Ninth Inning Rally Secures Invaders League Win at Finch Field
At Finch Field on June 15 the Winston-Salem Invaders beat High Point 6 4 in a game marked by a late rally. Nelvin Cooper led High Point with three hits and key RBIs, while Red Thomas took the loss after starting for High Point and pitching five innings.
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Guilford County
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Americans Sweep Cup Series in Unprecedented Win
Wimbledon England June 15 Four American players Pauline Betz Margaret Osborne Louise Brough Doris Hart dominated Britain in a clean sweep of all seven matches to resume the Walker Cup after wartime pause. The Californians and Doris Hart won titles in straight sets, leaving Britain with only one set to deuce.
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England
Deuce
Pauline Betz
Los Angeles
Margaret Osborne
San Francisco
Louise Broughs
Beverly Hills
Doris Hart
Miami
Juniors Golf Tourney Opens Monday in Carolinas
Greensboro reports the Carolinas Junior tournament opens Monday with about 150 players from North and South Carolina. Qualifying rounds at Greensboro Country Club set the stage for a 72 hole chase to succeed Aaron Rice, last year’s champion who cannot defend.
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Carolinas
North
Max T. Payne
Greensboro Country Club
Aaron Rice
Rice
Lanier Barred Five Years In Baseball Ban
Cincinnati reports that Fred T. Martin Louis F. Klein Jr and Max Lanier were declared ineligible for five years by baseball commissioner A B Chandler after leaving the St Louis Cardinals to join the Mexican league.
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Fred T. Martin
Louis F. Klein, Jr
Max Lanier
St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball
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Vega Beats Rochon for 5-0 Mexico Davis Cup Sweep
Rolando Vega defeated Henri Rochon of Canada in straight sets 6-3 8-6 6-4 to give Mexico a 5-0 victory in the Canadian-Mexican Davis Cup tie played in Montreal.
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Montreal
Rolando Vega
Henri Rochon
Canada
Wade Resigns Sports Post On Observer
Charlotte announces sports editor Jake Wade resigns to join family ventures in Wrightsville Beach resort interests. He began at Gastonia Gazette and worked in Columbia Greensboro and Pittsburgh plus 15 years at the Charlotte Observer. He plans future writing including fiction. successor unnamed.
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Jake Wade
The
Charlotte Observer
Inlaw
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Wrightsville Beach
Wade
Gastonia Gazette
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Pittsburgh
Observer
Standings and Rod Craft Pioneered in Easton 1845
Standings mention historic note about Samuel Phillipe who first made split bamboo fishing rods in Easton Pennsylvania in 1845. Sports Afield style brief records this origins fact tied to American rod making.
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Samuel Phillipe
Easton
Pennsylvania
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