Women’s National Open Golf Boost for Greensboro Open
The Greensboro open at Starmount country club starts June 26 with a strong field despite Babe Didrickson Zaharias absence. The W P G A formed in 1945 to standardize women’s tourneys and will stage the 72 hole medal play national event with $7,600 in prizes, featuring professionals like Patty Berg and Betty Jameson.
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Greensboro
Starmount Country Club
Coutry
Babe Didrickson Zaharias
Spokane
Washingon
Babe Zaharias
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Texas Betty Jameson
Powers
Peter
Hi Toms Beat Owls In Two In City Golf Meet
Opening round of the annual city wide golf tournament continued amid rain as Pro Al Gerring at Blair Park predicted most first round matches would finish tonight. Tom Case defeated Haynes 5 4 in one match while Rainey Farr beat Hunky Harris 4 3 and Nelson Zachary won 3 2 over Paul Apple. Bud Kivett upset Francis Hendrix 2 1 as Kivett and George Case loom as early threats to Case’s title.
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Inghe
al Gerring
Blair Park
Tom Case
Fred Davis
Gerring
Davis
Tom
Fred
Ae Case
Francis Hendrix
Bud Kivett
Kivett
George Case
Starmount Scene Of Second Annual Woman's Tourney
Greensboro hosts the second annual Woman's National Open at Starmount next weekend. The $7,500 event draws top pros led by Patty Berg with Betty Jameson Helen Dettweiler Betty Hicks among favorites. Amateurs will challenge the veteran pros for the title based on 7 hole medal scores.
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Ealtian
Beatles
Damon
Ope Seignious
Detroit
Greensboro
Ellen Griffin
Woman's College
Miss Griffin
Purdue University
Starmount
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Berg
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Texas
Helen Dettweiler
Indio
Cal
Betty Hicks
Long Beach
Thryn Heill
Hope Ignious
Assault Caps Career Riches With Quintessential Win
At Aqueduct today Assault extended his stranglehold on horse racing money by winning a mile and a quarter for 38 110 dollars, lifting his career earnings to 576 000 and surpassing Whirlaway as the sport's leading money-winner. Stymie and Gallorette were in the field as Assault proved unbeatable to 2.90 0 odds, with Whirlaway second after a late stretch challenge. Gallorette was absent due to lameness.
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Sid Feder
New York
Texas
Aqueduct
Whirlaway
Bold Venture
Ignal
Houghton Homers To Beat Statesville In Twin Bill
Bob Houghton stars in his pro debut with a 7-4 win for Hi-Toms over Statesville at Finch Field. His ninth inning homer capped a dramatic rally after Ralph Fletcher spun a 4-2 opener win.
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Bob Houghton
Duke
Statesville
Finch Field
Ralph Flecher
Houghton
Owls
Fletcher
Guy Prater
Fred “Junior
Leonard
Sweet William Skeen
Dodgers
George Pratt
Pratt
Prater
Dick Teed
George
Latchford
Statemville
Cassecelles
Hi-Toms
E—Gentz
RBI
Edwarda
Leonlard
Pratter
Wallis
Tbh
Bob
Suradski
Soo
Poole
U—Sherrill
Defate
Statesville Hauls 7-4 In Slow Pitch Victory
Statesville baseball nips Hi-Tom 7 to 4 as Houghton earns 3 RBIs and Wallis seals late frame. Melisurgo Skeen and Teed also contribute. Greensboro rifle champ W J Summerall tops two-day North Carolina small bore tourney with 2392 points and 57 bullseyes.
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Prater
Teed
Statesville
Melisurgo
Skeen
Teéd
RBI
Broome
Smith
Leonard
McMillan
Wallis
Pratt
Houghton
Getaz
Kennedy
Dr Adamen
Bawards
Mellisurgo
Gentz
Bob
Greensboro
W. J. Summerall
Waycross
North Carolina
Yankees Sweep Double Header To Increase Lead Over Bosox
The New York Yankees won both ends of a doubleheader against Detroit 5-4 and 7-4 before 58,327 fans, widening their lead over the Red Sox. Bill Johnson led the attack with four hits, while Roger Cramer hit his first homer of the year for Detroit. First game notes mention a wild throw by Trout and a decisive eighth inning.
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New York
New York Yankees
Detroit
Boston Red Sox
Bnd Chandler
Trout
Tommy Henrich
Allie Reyolds
Bill Johnson
Yankee
Roger Cramer
Walter Evers
Tigers
Steve O'Neill
DOUOI
Treat
Swift
Chandler
Hauk
Robinson
Overmier
White
Wagner
Reynolds
BOSOX
Indians
Boston
Bobby Doerr
Sam Mele
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Joe Dobson
Lou Boudreau
Doerr
Don Gutteridge
Johnny Pesky
Ted Williams
Gutteridge
Pesky
Williams
Mele
Rapid Robert
Catfish Metkovich
Hank Ed Feller
Gromek
Willis
Hegan
Ruskowski
Dobson
Tebbette
President Truman Unveils Johnson Memorial at Griffith Stadium
President Truman visits Griffith Stadium to dedicate a memorial for Johnson, the famed Washington Senators pitcher. The ceremony draws about five to six thousand fans as Johnson’s record fastball legacy remains unmatched in baseball history.
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Senators
Browns
Washington
Gerry Robertson
St Louis Browns
Truman
Walter Johnson
Jeff Heath
Mickey Vernon
Stan Spence
Nelson Potter
Joe Grace
Wassed
Oe Yoy
Glenn Moulder
Jerry Priddy
Mark Christman
Spence
Robertson
Griffith Stadium
Alter Johnson
Washington Senators
Johnson
Carolina Loop to Impose Fines for Onfield Arguments
DRAPER N C June 21 President T S Wilson writes to club presidents and business managers promising harsher fines to deter continual arguments with umpires. He notes that while some remarks are inevitable, the current length and frequency disgust fans and damage the league’s image.
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Draper
N. C
T. S. Wilson
Carolina League
Prexy Wilson
Red Sox Defeat Goshen Wings 8-5 Victory
High Point's Red Sox beat Goshen Red Wings 8 to 5 for their fifth win of the season. Pitchers Tylor and Sims shared mound duties as a late rally in the seventh sealed the win. Alvin Harley doubled and Pennix opened the offense. Contact details are listed for local interest in joining or supporting the team.
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High Point
Red Sox
Goshen Red Wings
Tylor
Sims
Kers
Alvin Harley
Pennix
R. D. Mitche
Kivett
Garfield Campbell
Waington Street
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Enterprise
Peel
Hope Seignious
Women’s Professional Golf Association
Merit Shoes
Lexington
Lurene
PES
B. PF. Goodrich Silvertowns
Spon
Abe
Silvertown
B. F. Goodrich
N. Main ST
Alexander
Pete” Fostrer, Mgr
Beg
Tibet
Louise Suggs
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Assault
Associated Press
Mayer
Earny Slaughter
Cards
Reau
Walker
Phillies
Haas
Braves
Mint
Giants
Kiner
Pirates
Marshall
Wate
Miller
Reds
Steveeeees
Johnson DiMaggio
Yankees
Coos Yammoor
AB Keller
Keller
Gordon
Athe
Barbarossa
Globe Billiard Parlor
Ted's Wine Store
America
Style-Mart
Maddox
North Matin
Ralph Fletcher
Abrih
E.m'mian
Elwardsib
Leonaradis
M'Mian
Praterre
Howardet
Wallisib
Adams
Clapper
M’williams
p—Clapper
Houghton S
Meond —Defate
Sherrill
Concord
Salisbury
D'Lugokcki
Ringhoffer
Bennett
Mims
Barron
Mooresville
Landis
Dandig
Jolley
Lane
Gamble
Rape
Biggs
Watts
Imickory
Walker and Cox
Roddy
Hitchner Lahd Jackson
St. Louis Browns
White Sox
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Russ Christopher
Connie Mack
Rudy York
Cass Michaels
George Ickey
Floyd Baker
Taft Wright
Elmer Vale
Sox
Frank Papish
Macks
Chicago
Philadelphia
Papish
Caldwell
Dickeyler
Savage
McCahan
Christopher
Rosar
Grace
Priddy
Frank Mancuso
Walt Judnich
Bob Dillinger
Judnich
Ray Scarborough
Mickey Haefner
St. Lows
W.ccsees
Washington Desks
Potter, Maulder
Moss
Haefner
Scarborough
Mancuso
Potter
President Unveils Johnson
Eastman and
Ansco Film
Pugh's Camera Shop, Inc
High Street
Pugh's
Carolina Loop
Goshen Wings
Alabama
Motor Company
Acme
McGregor, van Heusen
Apollo
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