Guldahl Shoots 67 as Guilford County Golf Meet Finishes
The Guilford County golf extravaganza wrapped 36 holes at Starmount after a three day Easter delay. Guldahl posted 67 in a day of brisk winds with several stars like Nelson and Thompson in pursuit. Dunkelberger finished strong with par on the last nine holes.
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Sedgefield
Guilford County
Starmount
Banks
Bobby Dunkelberger
Byron Nelson
Jimmy Thompson
Guldahl
Paul Reveres
Bobby
Golf gossip eclipses scores at big tournaments
Golf fans chatter over Snead and Heafner after Ben Hogan 68 Ralph Guldahl 67 and Gene Sarazen 69 draw respect. The nine on sixteen by Snead and Heafner’s fate dominate the day as spectators chase the biggest stories beyond steady scoring.
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Ben Hogan
Ralph Guldahl
Gene Sarazen
Snead
Heafner
Hogan
Guldah
Sarazen
Golf Hype Meets Humility as Top Players Face Green Difficulties
The author notes public adoration for top golfers but questions their precision on greens. Sam Snead reportedly makes a nine on a hole while Clayton Heafner three-putts many greens, highlighting green play as the true test.
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Sam Snead
Clayton Heafner
Startling Self-Absorption Skewers Golf Coverage
The author muses that leading with a big shot’s failure rather than the winner’s achievement heightens reader interest. He likens it to a dog bites man versus man bites dog proposition, stressing sensational angles over straightforward reporting.
Slew of Boxing Talks and Sports News From Coast to Coast
Lee Savold rejects a June title bout with Joe Louis and may face Bob Pastor outdoors in Detroit this summer. Billy Conn sidelined for six months, Tom Lieb eyeing Florida coaching job, Wes Ferrell likely Dodgers, Johnny Paychek praised, Jack Gardner offers Hawaii coaching, Greg Rice vs Taisto Maki eyed, Arturo Godoy returning richer after coast appearances, Masters invitation from Augusta Junior Chamber.
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Joe Louis
Mike Jacoba
Lee
Billy Conn
Bob Pastor
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Landis
Tom Lieb
Florida
Jack Gardner
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U. of Hawaii
Greg Rice
Notre Dame
Taisto Maki
Arturo Godoy
Augusta Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hold outs yield and fold as players depart field
The text notes Joe Medwick leaving the field and La Berg returning home causing a shift in the lineup. It mentions Bud Ward flying 3,000 miles from Spokane to St Augustine amid U S Amateur context while female players face issues on the grape fruit circuit.
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la Berg
U.S.G.A
Bud Ward
U.S
Spokane
St. Augustine
Medwick and the Cards Are Lucky in Quiet Season
Mike Medwick leads the St Louis Cardinals as headlines glow with luck and charm during a calm period. Observers note favorable returns for the team and its fans amid a relaxed stretch of play.
Folding Kind With Joe Back Cardinals Eye World Series
With Joe returning the Cardinals express confidence for a Chicago Browns October showdown and possible World Series celebration as they set to pursue a premier victory.
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Kale
Hogan Paces GGO By Three In Intercity Boxing Start
Burlington set to host a Friday night amateur boxing match with local Exchange Club fighters facing High Point. Notables include Bill Bell 112 lbs Max Ward lightweight finalist Lacy Hagood welter Bob Harden middleweight Frank Hayes Elon College 165 lbs and Buck Spindea heavyweight among others.
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Max Ward
Howard Hettrick
Greensboro
Lacy Hagood
Bob Harden
Frank Hayes
Elon College
Albert Haney
Buck Spindea
Warren Lee
B. F. Crenshaw
Carroll Stearns
Beverly Hayes
High Point Boxing Team Prepares For Alamance Invasion
Coaches Jack Smith and Ben Canipe sharpen High Point Athletic Club boxers for Friday night inter city matches at South Hamilton Street arena. Orville Whicher replaces Orville Suggs in the first string and will meet Burlington’s Frank Hayes from Elon College. George Weldon from Belmont Abbey travels to face Conrad Stearns of the Exchange Club. Bill Bell opposes Glen Loflin, and Bob Harden meets Purcell Kimsey in the 155-pound block. M C Kimsey fights Lacy Hagood as the rest of the card builds toward the spring series.
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Ben Canipe
High Point Athletic Club
Alamance County
Hamilton Street
Orville Whicher
Orville Suggs
Whicher
Burlington
Frank Hayes
Elon College
High Point
George Weldon
Belmont Abbey
Conrad Stearns
Exchange Club
Bill Bell
Glen Loflin
Bob Harden
Hardrock
Purcell Kimsey
M. C. Kimsey
Lacy Hagood
North Dakota teen shocks field in North and South golf
Georgia Tainter, 17, upset veteran Jane Cothran 8 0 1 up to reach the round of 16 at the 38th North and South Women's tournament in INEHURST. Fargo’s Tainter barely made match play after a third extra hole playoff, with a slate of upcoming afternoon pairings listed.
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Georgia Tainter
Lassie
North Dakota
Harbaugh
Cleveland
Ohio
Miss Tainter
Jane Cothran
Greenville
Fargo
Miss Cothran
This Pair Will Meet In Friday Night Amateur Bout
Purcell Kimsey of High Point and Bob Harden the 155 pounder for the Exchange Club clash in a top inter city amateur ring card bout Friday night. Harden is considered a strong puncher and both are rugged and aggressive.
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High Point
Bob Harden
Exchange Club
Harden
Sanders Hires Four Man Vanderbilt Coaching Staff
Vanderbilt introduces a four man football staff under new head coach Henry Sanders. The group includes veterans tied to Tennessee Alabama and LSU with ties to Vanderbilt alumni and the University of Tennessee. Ray Morrison departs to coach Temple University.
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Red) Sanders
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Bear) Bryant
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University of Tennessee
Bob Neyland
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Paychek Louis Fight Prepares for Louis Louis Showdown
In Madison Square Garden Johnny Paychek faces Joe Louis in a heavyweight title defense. Promoters and fans expect Louis to win early, with experts predicting a first five rounds finish as Louis aims for his tenth defense. Paychek prepares and Louis finishes training before traveling to Chicago after the bout.
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Eastern States scholastic basketball tournament opens
Eight top teams from five states start the twenty first edition in Durham N C tonight Seton Hall Prep of South Orange N J the defending champion is favored after 21 wins in 22 starts Greenbrier Military Academy Lewisburg W Va seeks upset after lone loss to Washington and Lee freshmen St Vincent De Paul Syracuse and Lasalle Oakdale face off in another first round Durhams Durham N C high meets Trenton N J high in a North South clash Memorial High West New York faces Salem Mass high Memorial is riding 23 straight wins and is seen as NJ state title favorite Salem has 22 wins in 24 games and Essex County crown
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Mass
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Essex County
Girls Cage Rules Group Debates 1940 Play Code Changes
In St Joseph Missouri on March 28 the rules committee plans to meet to discuss changes in the playing code for girls basketball. Miss Winifred Morrison will preside in chairman Ca rol Smith's absence. Debate grows on ball size and dribbling from one bounce to full control.
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ST. Joseph
Carol
Red) Smith
New York
Winifred Morrison
Kansas City
Ruth White
Bracktown Wins Hunters Class at Pinehurst Show
Pinehurst March 28 Bracktown a four year old gelding owned by Clarence Vogt Westport Conn won the blue in the working hunters and middle and heavyweight hunters classes at the 23rd annual Pinehurst Horse Show. Sauntering a bay mare four year old hunter owned by Mrs Rufus C Finch Rumson N J earned champion hunter honors.
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Clarence Vogt
Westport
Conn
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Rufus C. Finch
Rumson, N. J
Greensboro Open Scores and Player Totals Report
Final scores and participant list from the Greensboro Open show leaders and totals. Notable players include Clayton Heafner, Harold McSpaden, Sam Snead, and Charlie Slingerland with top rounds and overall totals, across numerous clubs and cities.
Neyland Tests New Shift for Volunteers Football
Knoxville reports that Major Bob Neyland is experimenting with a spring football shift for the Tennessee Volunteers. He has not decided if the maneuver will become standard, calling it unlike any current formation and a possible surprise element if used in future play.
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Tenn
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Duke Cinder Men Open Year in Florida Relays
Duke University track announces its 1940 schedule with the Florida relays in Gainesville on the horizon. The slate includes Raleigh meets with N C State and North Carolina, Annapolis varsity clashes, and the Carolina AAU and Southern Conference championships at Chapel Hill and Williamsport.
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First Major Tennessee Attack Change Under Neyland
A historic shift in the Vols offensive approach marks the first major alteration since General Neyland assumed coaching duties in 1926. The move signals strategic retooling after decades of a consistent system.
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Neyland
Golfers Vie At Greensboro In 36 Hole Showdown
The Greater Greensboro tournament opens with Ralph Guldahl and Gene Sarazen tied for the lead at four under par after 36 holes. Ben Hogan trails two strokes behind as others like Clayton Heafner and Craig Waramore seek a final push over 18 more holes.
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Greater Greensboro
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Hoga Premacy
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Bulla
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