National Open golf favorites named at Canterbury course
The winter golf circuit stars Jimmy Demaret Ben Hogan and Sam Snead head the odds for the National Open at Canterbury Golf Course Cleveland opening tomorrow rain drenched fairways. Hogan qualified only after Frank Strafaci withdrew and Hogan will start with a fresh slate. Defending champ Byron Nelson at 8 to 1 leads a strong field with Ralph Guldahl Craig Wood Henry Picard and Harry Cooper among the 10 to 1 and 12 to 1 shots. Bud Ward the amateur champion also among potential surprises.
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Frank Strafaci
New York
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Lake Erie
Wood
Byron Nelson
Ralph Guldahl
Craig Wood
Henry Picard
Harry Cooper
Dick Betz
Jimmy Hines
Ed Dudley
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Summary
National and American League leaders are listed with top figures for batting averages runs batted in hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases. Notable names include Danning Leiber Mize Frey Foxx Wright and Smith among others with teams Cincinnati New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Washington Detroit and Philadelphia represented.
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Danning
New York
Lombardi
Cincinnati
Frey
Mize
St. Louis
Leiber
Chicago
F. McCormick
Oubles
McCormick
Werber
Medwick
Ross
Boston
Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Camills
Brooklyn
Gleeson
Reese Brooklyn
Whitehead
Watters
Melion
Finney
Williams
Case
Washington
Moses
Philadelphia
Foxx
Walker
Trosky
Cleveland
Wright
Cramer
Greenberg
Detroit
Mack
Boudreau
Kreevich
Smith
Milnar
Blues shut out by Louisville as Colonels win 2 0
Al Moran struggled for Kansas City Blues as Louisville's Yank Terry outpitched him in a 2 to 0 shutout. Moran allowed five hits before being relieved in the eighth. Minneapolis blasted Toledo 6 0 with Elon Hogsett going eight innings. Milwaukee edged St Paul 4 3 as Paul Sullivan was ejected after arguing.
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Louisville
Colonels
Jeaders
Americaan Association
Moran
Blues
al Gearhouser
Lewisville
Yank Terry
George Blaeholder
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Red Birds
Paul Sullivan
Coed Tennis Elevates Dickinson College Player Alice Abbott
Carlisle Pa. Alice Abbott of Philadelphia earned a No 5 spot on Dickinson College’s men’s tennis team, the coed standout has only one loss this year. Opponents debate chivalry and embarrassment in facing a talented female competitor.
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Alice Abbott
Philadelphia
Dickinson College
Miss Abbott
Jimmy Demaret On Putting Practice And Form
Jimmy Demaret shares his putt technique describing stance, grip, backstroke, and rhythm. He emphasizes a light grip, weight on the left, and a short firm backstroke with the clubhead traveling low along the line to reduce the margin of error.
Diz Dean Fades in Texas League Comeback
DALLAS June 3 AP Diz Dean, once a Texas League star, is back with Tulsa after an option from the Chicago Cubs. His comeback has stalled as a tired pitching arm limits his effectiveness, ending speculation of a major return. The veteran righty remains noted for a 1931 peak of 26 wins and 303 strikeouts.
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Diz Dean
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Fort Sam Houston
Tusa
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Tulsa
Fort Worth
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St. Louis
Harry Ables
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Sports Roundup echoes from the week in baseball and boxing
Eddie Briez New York notes hint Conn may retire from 175 pound class after tonight's fight with Gus Glesnevich. Taisto Maki's American tour earned $20 000 for Finnish relief. Bill Terry marked his eighth Giants anniversary as manager. Johnny Mason received a wrist watch for Colorado School of Mines football winner. yearbook dedication followed. Babe Didrikson toured Canterbury course in 76 strokes.
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New York
Billy Conn
Gus
Glesnevich
Heaviesk
Taisto Maki
Bill Terry
Giants
Bill M’kechnie
N.J
Colorado School of Mines
Johnny Mason
MSU coach Bachman faces war stance after parade incident
Charley Bachman and Bill Milliken are featured in a Michigan State report. Milliken, a freshman quarterback, showed promise in spring drills but a rolling cannon carriage during a military parade injured his foot, risking his fall season.
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Lansing
Mich
Charley Bachman
Michigan State
Sherman
Bill Milliken
Tori Bachman
Bachman
An &.O.T.C
Miliken
Bil
Giants Begin Making Trouble in National League Race
New York June report notes the Giants, once seen as a weak fifth, now threaten the NL standings. Carl Hubbell earned his fifth straight win in a 6-4 victory over Cincinnati as Bill McKechnie warned of their potential. The club has won 9 of 11, with Whitehead, Moore, Young, and Danning contributing to the surge.
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Giants
Bill McKechnie
McKechnie
Deacon Bill
Terry
Reds
Carl Hubbell
Billy Myers
Hubbell
Burgess White
Shires
Joe Moore
Jeff
Babe Young
Harry Danning
Whitehead
Yesterday's Stars Seen By the Associated Press
Ed Smith and Joe Kuhel powered the White Sox to a 7-3 win over the Yankees with seven-hit pitching from Smith and two Kuhel homers. Carl Hubbell of the Giants secured his fifth straight win by beating the Reds 5-4, driving in the decisive run with a single. Elden Auker and the Browns won 5-3 over the Red Sox as he allowed no runs until the sixth. Wally Moses and Bob Johnson supplied home runs for the Athletics in a 4-2 win over Detroit. Ken Chase and Al Smith led the Senators and Indians to a split, with Smith starring in the nightcap to blank the Nats for seven innings in a 3-2 victory. Joe Bowman held the Bees to five hits as the Pirates rolled 14-2. Pete Coscarart's three-run homer sparked the Dodgers’ 10-1 win over the Cardinals.
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Kuhel
Yankees
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Reds
Elden Auker
Browns
St. Louis
Red Sox
Wally Moses
Bob Johnson
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Iken Chase
Senators
al Smith
Indians
Nats
Joe Bowman
Pirates
Bees
Pittsburgh
Pete Coscarart
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Cards
Byron Nelson Sees Victory in Canterbury Challenge
Byron Nelson restates confidence ahead of the national Open at Canterbury Country Club. He predicts a 284 winning total, critiques the course rough and blind shots, and notes Bud Ward agrees Canterbury is tough. Nelson aims to defend his Open title, having won last year in a similar field.
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Byron Nelson
Canterbury Country Club
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Ty Cobb
Jackson
Ruth
Speaker
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
Hitchcock
Budge
Ralph Guldaht
Detroit
Bud Ward
Philadelphia
Tharps Triumph With 10 3 Victory Over Missouri Stores
The Tharps defeated the Missouri Stores 10 to 3 in the final frame, pulling within .083 of second-place National Guards. A six-run seventh inning powered the comeback as Mirlaway doubled, Maxey reached on an error, and Grider Rost and Dyck boosted the score with key hits. Missouri States faltered early, and Tharp pitcher allowed two hits while teammates Slorn and Hall contributed 14 hits overall.
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Missouri
City Park
National Guards
Missouri States
Mirlaway
Vince Maxey
Rey Khary
C. Rost
Scare Mlarkawiy
Maxey
Grider
Chapman
Rost
Jimmy Dyck
Hal
Bailey
Gill
Shaclkleford
Tharp
Slorn
Hall
Grottos and Greens Tie In High Scoring Softball Clash
The Grottos and Greens battled to a 16 all tie as Manning of the Greens and Locke of the Grottos pitched heavy, with 9 errors total. Earlier, the James Boys fell to Missouri Power and Light Company, as Muck and Corders led the winners with strong pitching and timely hits.
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Greens
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Victory over Yankees marks champions’ first shutout win
In a rare upset, Debroit Tigers ace Tommy Bridges fanned 10 as Detroit blanked New York Yankees for the first time since their 1939 crown. The note recalls three years since War Admiral’s Belmont Stakes triumph and mentions past Derby memories including Bahrain’s Awa Khan in the 156th English Derby.
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Debroit ‘Tigers
New York Yankees
Bahrain
Country Club Women Triumph In Fulton Golf Match
Jefferson City Country Club women defeated Fulton by a wide margin on the Jefferson City course. Low scorers were Mrs. Phil Dallmeyer 20, Mrs. Ann Weiler 93, and Miss Blair 99. Iva Mae Pileh jerk of Pullog led with two 40s for a 4 40. Sixteen players competed. next match June 18 against Columbia Country Club.
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Jefferson City
Phil Dallmeyer
Ann Weiler
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Blair
Iva Mae Pileh
Jer Oof Pullog
Cohonbia Country Club
American League Movie Show Planned After Softball Contests
City Bark will screen a movie of American league baseball players Friday night after Civic and Senior league softball games. Admission is free for all after the events, with free entry for children under 42 years old. Schrader announced, courtesy of Chief Mackey.
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Joe Schrader
Sail
Schrader
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Circuits
In American Association play Louisville defeated Kansas City 3 to 2 while St. Paul beat Columbus 3 to 2. Minneapolis routed Meleda 11 to 6 and Milwaukee won 4 to 3 over Indianapolis. New York edged Cincinnati 5 to 4. Chicago trounced Philadelphia 12 to 10. Brooklyn beat St. Louis 12 to 1 and Pittsburgh overwhelmed Boston 14 to 2. In American League action St. Louis defeated Boston 5 to 3, Philadelphia beat Detroit 6 to 7, Chicago won 7 to 2 over New York, and Washington won 7 to 2 over Cleveland.
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Fight Vigor to Get Shot at Joe Louis at Olympia
Detroit June 5 UP Billy Conn and Lesnevich square off in a 16 round light heavy fight to earned a title shot at Joe Louis next September if victorious. Conn aims to start fast while Lesnevich seeks to overpower with a two fisted style as odds favor Conn at 7-5. Promoter Jack Nelson and Mike Jacobs expect 13 000 seats with gate around $30 000 despite hot weather.
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Joe Louis
Billy Conn
Gus
Lesney
Cena
Lesnevieh
Olympia Stadum
Louis
Bob
Lesnevich
New York
Civis
Chet
Walter
Lyne
Lew Jenkins
Coastavco
Cliffside Park
Conn
Jack Nelson
Mike Jacobs
Olymia
Fights Last Night in New York and Los Angeles Events
Reports from New York and Los Angeles recount last night boxing and exhibition results. Pele Lela defeated Victeer Troise in New York while Lemos and Llanes drew in Mexico City and Los Angeles exhibitions. Tonight City Park hosts exhibitions with Bob Burke's girls and the Tharps, with a probable Tharps vs Fayette matchup.
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Pele Lela
Gary
Victeer Troise
Jugs Angeles
Richard Lemos
Los Angeles
Nemo Llanes
Mexico
Drew
Bob Burke
Tharps
Fayette
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