Ghezzi Secures Pinehurst Triumph At Greensboro Open
Victor Ghezzi, after a steady winter, tops the Greensboro Open at Pinehurst with a two round total of 279. He shoots two 68s in front, then a 73 and 70 to seal the win, earning $1,000 and boosting 1940 earnings to $2,225 amid a field that includes Hogan and Dudley.
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N. C
Mar
Victor Ghezzi
N. J
Pinehurst
Ghezzi
Ed Dudley
Auto
Byron Nelson
King
Reensboro
Sedge
Starmount
Sedgeld
Paul Bunyan
Whiteins
Runyan
J. Smith
Dudley
Horton Smith
Chicago
Ison
Hines
Great Neck
Sacramento
New Orleans
Ben Hogan
White Plains
Bill Heinlein
Dianapolis
Brnt Warriso
Little Rock
Ark
Felix Serafin
Clarks Immit
Kyaffoon
Enry Picard
Hershey
Bobby Cruickshank
Redmond
Serge Picard
Charleston
5. C
Ted Luther
Pitterwa@h
Frankpore
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Harold McSpaden
Wineater
Maas
Ay Penna
Dayton
May Scales Targets Featherweight Title After Zivic KO
Detroit March 26 scales may accomplish a feat fighters rarely match as California contender May Scales meets champion Henry Armstrong for the featherweight crown in New York on May 26. Scales weighed 135 pounds and scored a technical knockout over Eddie Zivic of Pittsburgh in the fourth round, signaling his readiness for Armstrong.
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Dale Stappord
Detroit
Jf Scales
Henry Armstrong
Barney Ross
New
Eddie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Armony
Joe Louis Poised To Draw Big Crowd In Chicago Title Fight
Promoters expect a near capacity 21 500 crowd at Chicago Stadium next Friday for Joe Louis versus Marty Thomas with a potential 120 000 gate and 100 000 total, while Louis seeks his 38th victory in 39 fights.
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Earl Hilligan
Chicago
New York Yankees
Joe Louis
Joe
Marty Thomas
Eagle Bend
Minn
Brown Bomber
Louis- Natio Mann
New York
Max Schmeling
Mike Jacobs
Joe Tuiner
Illinois Boxing Commission
Louia Schmeling
Jacobs
Schmeling
Steve Dudas
Edgewater
N. J
Wrestling Last Night in Three Cities
Sammy Cohen of New York defeated Harry Jacobs of California two falls to one. Joe Cox of Kansas City beat Bob Managoff of Chicago in 35 minutes 37 seconds. Steve Casey of Ireland defeated Everett Marshall of La Junta in two of three falls.
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Newark
N. J
Sammy Cohen
New York
Harry
Man Mountain
Armstrong Faces Weight Clash With Ambers for September Bout
The article notes Armstrong may need to shed up to nine pounds to fight Eddie Rosa or Lou Ambers at equal pounds. Armstrong and manager Eddie Meade claim he can drop the weight in four to five weeks of training. Armstrong says weight has not troubled him before and he would not be weakened by a nine pound cut. Since winning the featherweight title he has fought mostly as a lightweight.
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Ross
Lou Ambers
Rosa
Ambers
Armstrong
Eddie Meade
Reynolds Cinder Men Outtscore Local Team
Sports roundup notes Reynolds Cinder Men outscore a local team in a conference clash. The column references racing punditry, Man O War, Grand National humor, and upcoming bouts involving Gunnar Barland in Los Angeles on April 19 against Chuck Crowell with potential bouts against Maxie Baer, Lou Nova, or Phil Brubaker.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
Man O’war
Big Red
Battleship
Gunnar Barland
Finn
Chuck Crowell
Los Angeles
Maxie Baer
Paul Damski
Lou Nova
Phil Brubaker
Bonura Trade Sparks Sox Talk and Other Sports Bits
Lou Comiskey reacts to Zeke Bonura trade to Washington while jokes swirl about contract returns. Gerry Walker lightens White Sox camp mood as Boston and Toronto post odd NHL playoff low scoring. Hank Greenberg sprinted 120 yards in Lakeland, Yale and Michigan football nostalgia resurfaces, and Chicago golf open prize cut to five thousand dollars.
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Lou Comiskey
Jimmy Dykes
Zeke Bonura
Washington
Tee
Hank Greenberg
Lakeland
Michigan
Yale
Chicago
Detroit Tigers Camp Followers Note York in Catching Role
Detroit camp chatter suggests Rudy York remains far from a polished catcher though his hitting power remains evident. Also in sports sketches the piece mentions Duke of Windsor as a racing steward prospect and Schmeling-Souis possibly aiming for Chicago with Soldiers Field venue. Captain Billy Hitchcock faces knee surgery sidelining him for the season.
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Rudy York
Deep Run Hunt Club
Virginia Way
Duke of Windsor
Schmeling-Souis
Chicago
Mike Jacobs
Soldiers Field
der Maxie
French Lick Springs
Ind
Jesse Haines
Montgomery County
Ohio
Auburn
Andy Curlee
Bill Ellis
Miller Herrin
Billy Hitchcock
Grapefruit belt twist ends with Lane's own foul
Howard Lane, Nashville rookie, in batting practice at Tallahassee, fouled a ball off his bat onto his chin and was knocked out. He was released the next day. Pitching rookie Walter Highe left North Carolina for the White Sox camp in California but never reached the camp, turning back after reaching Chicago once due to his wife.
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Howard Lane
Nashville
Tallahassee
Walter Highe
North Carolina
White Sox
California
Chicago
Reynolds High Downs High Point In Dual Meet 83 to 35
R J Reynolds high cinder men defeated High Point Black Bisons 83 to 35 in Winston-Salem. Freed led with victories in javelin, discus, and shot for 15 points. Gray led High Point with 9 points including a 220 win. Siderton and Mickey added eight points each for the visitors.
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Winston-Salem
R. J. Reynolds
Cinder
High Point
Black Bisons
Freed
Gray
Siderton
Mickey
New
dash—Gray
Williamson
dash—Clower
Thomas
Roach
Dash — Reese
Glenn
Snavely
Vachler
Sherrill
Jewett
Taylor
Mangum
Truesdell
Jones
Darnell
King
Alabama 1937 gridiron lettermen receive awards
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the 1937 Alabama football lettermen earned honors including varsity sweaters gold footballs symbolizing the Southeastern Conference title and Rose Bowl blankets.
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Tuscalooba
Ala
Alabama
Runyan Tops 1934 Winter Golf Circuit with Narrow Profit
Paul Runyan led the winter golfing circuit in prize money with 6767 dollars won. His touring expenses totaled 6765 dollars, leaving a net profit of only 2 dollars. Mrs. Runyan accompanied him on the tour.
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Pinehurst
Paul Runyan
Illness Hits Player Path Through Numerous Cities
The report notes a player fell ill, traveled through towns including Knonville and Spartanburg, with Jimmy Dykes seeing the situation as a warning for the White Sox. The text suggests a third strike policy and implications for the team.
Cardinals Head Toward Landis Reply From Breadon
Tampa AP reports St Louis Cardinals owner Sam Breadon will return to St Louis Monday to decide on a possible comeback to Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis after his actions involving the club. Branch Rickey says he will speak after Landis releases the freed players list and notes interest in Frank Wright’s university experiments to speed play including a catcher base runner idea. Rickey supports some streamline ideas but opposes banning managers from the field.
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Gayle Talbot
Tampa
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Sam Breadon
St. Louis
Branch Rickey
Cardinal
Detroit Tigers
St. Petersburg
Rickey
Frank Wright
University of Florida
Sammy Baugh
Yankees Face Dilemma Over Ernie Koy As Judge Landis Rules
The Yankees debate whether to keep or place Ernie Koy on waivers after five years of farm assignments. Several AL clubs would pursue him if released. Koy, a former University of Texas fullback, had hit .385 in limited play before today, higher than their regular outfielders.
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Yankees
Ernie Koy
University of Texas
Judge Landis
Roy
Detroiters Aim to Oust Yankees Behind Pitching Depth
Manager Mickey Cochrane declares the fighting Florida based Detroiters can win with or without Rowe. Vernon Kennedy warms up as Cochrane cites five or six strong pitchers while Rowe, in three innings, reports no wing pain after two hits and no additional injury.
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Detroiters
Yankees
Rowe
Mickey Cochrane
Vernon Kennedy
Red Sox boast promising rookie Jim Bagby Jr
The Best looking rookie pitcher seen in these parts belongs to the Boston Red Sox, Jim Bagby Jr., 21, son of the famed Jim Bagby who won 36 games for Cleveland. Manager Joe Cronin cannot take his eyes off him as the team seeks further wins.
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Jim Bagby, Jr
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Cleveland
Jim, Jr
Joe Cronin
Reds Show Sudden Rise Under McKechnie's Guidance
The Cincinnati Reds appear to be the region’s fastest improver as wins mount and young pitchers gain better command under manager Bill McKechnie.
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Cincinnati Reds
Bill McKechnie
Exhibition baseball results and today's schedule brief
Yesterday's results feature Louisville over Boston 7 to 0 and Detroit defeating St Louis 5 to 3. Other games include Cleveland 7 Philadelphia 1 and Chicago 7 Hollywood 6 in 10 innings. Today's schedule lists multiple matchups across Baton Rouge Clearwater St Petersburg Los Angeles and more with teams such as New York Brooklyn Boston and Philadelphia set to play.
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Giants Hope Castleman Training Fixes Pitching Slump
The New York Giants’ pitching prospects show a colorless stretch. Manager Bill Terry may forgive Clydell Castleman if the hurler joins camp and trains as needed, as Castleman reportedly works out with a Nashville high school team.
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New York Giants
Clydell Castleman
Bill Terry
Giants
Castleman
Nashville
Terry
Dodgers consider keeping Buddy Hassett after Phelps injury
Clearwater Florida Babe Phelps hurts a broken thumb in an exhibition with Detroit and could miss three weeks. Dodgers may rethink trading Buddy Hassett and have only Roy Spencer and Paul Chervinko to handle receiving duties.
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Fla
Babe Phelps
Brooklyn Dodgers
Buddy Hassett
Phelps
Detroit
Dodgers
Roy Spencer
Paul Chervinko
City Series Resumes as Cubs, White Sox Open Spring Play
In Los Angeles Chicago White Sox face five straight exhibition losses while the Cubs under Charley Grimm restart the city series. Grimm plans to use all regulars except Stan Hask and Joe Marty who sit with minor muscle aches.
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Calif
Chicago
White Sox
Cubs
Jimmy Dykes
Sox
Charley Grimm
Stan Hask
Joe Marty
Ronura to Play Beams in Bradenton Debut
Zeke Bon ra, Washington's new first baseman, will make his Senator debut tomorrow against the Boston Bees in Bradenton Florida.
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Ronura
Orlando
Fla
Zeke Bonra
Washington
Raseman
Boston Bees
Bradenton
Yankees Find Joe Gordon A Quick Second Baseman
St Petersburg Florida The New York Yankees discover rookie Joe Gordon excels as a second baseman but warns his habit of holding the ball and taking a few steps after fielding throws may invite smart runners to beat his throws to the plate.
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Gordon Islow
ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Hig
Needs Clutch Hitters Reds Aim To Improve At Bat
Lakeland Florida manager Bill McKechnie says Reds must hit with runners on base or sit on the bench after another exhibition loss to Brooklyn. The club left 16 men stranded in the game as they struggle to produce with men in scoring position.
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Lakeland
Fla
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Brookyn
No Hand But a Job Baton Rouge Star Keeps Role
Hugh Alexander, a young outfielder who rose from Springfield, Ohio, last fall, will not be out of a job in Baton Rouge. The report notes his promotion or retention in the team setup, confirming continued employment despite prior uncertainties.
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Baton Rouge
Hugh Alexander
Springfield
High Point Tops South High 14 to 6 in Gridiron Victory
High Point defeats South High 14 to 6 as Alexander continues with the Cleveland Indians organization. He lost a hand last winter but is kept on as a scout with the club and offered the promised $1,000 bonus if he sticks with the team this season.
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High Point
South High
Cleveland Indians
Alexander
Tribe
Chubby Dean Missing From A's Phillies Spring Game
Chubby Dean of the Philadelphia Athletics was absent from the lineup as the A’s and Phillies continued their spring series in Biloxi Mississippi. An injured finger on his pitching hand sent him to Durham North Carolina to work out with the Duke University squad, while Jimmy Wilson the Phillies manager chose Claude Passeau and Wayne Lamaster to pitch the game.
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Duke Biloxi
Miss
Philadelphia Athletics
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Phillies
Durham
N. C
Duke University
Jimmy Wilson
Phils
Claude Passeau
Wayne Lamaster
Rowe Still a Mystery at Tigers Camp in Florida
Rowe remains the Detroit Tigers pitching mystery in Lakeland Florida as he attempts a second tough test against Cincinnati. After surrendering five hits to Detroit, he asserts his arm is sound while Coach Del Baker urges him not to bear down in the session.
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Rowpf Stil
Lakeland
Fla
Rowe
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati
Detroit
del Baker
Browns Welcome Harland Clift After Long Journey
NEW THIRD BASEMAN HOUSTON, Tex. Infielder Harland Clift, who finally joined the St. Louis Browns yesterday, explained why it took him so long to come from Yakima, Wash. I had to take my time on account of that new third baseman, he beamed, pointing to recently arrived Harlond, Jr.
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Tex
Harland Clift
St. Louis Browns
Yakima
Wash
Harlond, Jr
Cards Face Heat As Weiland and Dean Set To Work
St. Louis Cardinals burn with scouting energy as Bob Weiland is slated to pitch a full nine innings against the New York Yankees today while Dizzy Dean is scheduled to start tomorrow.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Weiland
New York Yankees
Dizzy Dean
Beaten Bees Unearth Missing Shoes On Bus
Sarasota Florida report says Boston Be es star Max West found his missing size 18 shoes aboard the team bus where he left them. The Bees also prepared to face the Red Sox with Lou Fette and Danny MacFayden scheduled to pitch. Dick Midkiff and Johnny Marcum chosen by Joe Cronin for mound duties.
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Fla
Boston Bees
Max West
Lou Fette
Danny MacFayden
Dick Midkiff
Johnny Marcum
Joe Cronin
College Baseball and Tennis Scores Roundup
Lenoir Rhyne defeated ee College 9 to 1 in a college baseball matchup. Wofford edged Newberry 3 to 2 in 11 innings. In tennis Duke beat Elon 9 to 0 and Richmond topped N C State 4 to 0. Davidson won over South Carolina 7 to 3 as Wake Forest routed N C State 9 to 1.
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Ee College
Wofford
Newberry
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Elon D. Richmond
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Davidson
South Carolina
Near Wake Forest
He ll Be Moving Al Schacht to 130 Appearances This Summer
Al Schacht, famed baseball clown, will perform at 130 engagements this summer and travel about 45000 miles by automobile to reach them.
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al Schacht
Fights Recap From Several Cities Last Night
In Detroit Henry Armstrong stopped Eddie Zivic in a non title featherweight bout. John Henry Lewis outpointed Bud Mingault in Saint Paul in a light heavyweight non title. Melio Pat McDuff defeated Al Bache in West Palm Beach. Al Bache knocked out Bobby Padner for the Wisconsin lightweight title in Lacrosse. Frankie Terranova outpointed Jacobs in Wilmington.
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Henry Armstrong
Los Angeles
Eddie Zivic
Pittsburgh
At. Paul
Minn
John Henry Lewis
Bud Mignault
Brockton
Mass
West Palm Beach
Fla
Melio
Pat McDuff
Houston
Tex
Lacrosse
Wis
al Bach
Southwest Conference Sets 19 Intersectional Games Next Fall
The Southwest Conference schedules 19 intersectional games with nonconference opponents for next fall. Planned trips include Chicago Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco Los Angeles and possibly the Rose Bowl.
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Dallas
Tex
Chicago
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ducky Medwick Tackles Golf Potential With Long Drives
St Petersburg reports critics say Ducky Medwick could become baseball’s top golfer in a few seasons. He already drives tee shots beyond 260 yards and shows standout power for the sport.
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Petersburg
Fla
Ducky Medwick
England Sets Bird Perches on Lighthouses to Save Migrants
England installed perches on six lighthouse crossings to give migrating birds resting spots where they pause on their journey. Officials estimate these perches save thousands of birds each year.
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England
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