Reach Half Way Mark In Four-Utility Tourney
The Jefferson City Country Club golf team trailed Columbia by 14 points at the mid tournament break in the annual intercity event. With Fulton and Sedalia also in the mix, scores across courses show Columbia leading with 5834 to Jefferson City 56944 and Fulton 274% while Sedalia sits 47942. Henry Crookshank posted 76 at Columbia and 75 at Fulton as the steady low for JC Country Club.
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Sedalia
Henry Crookshank
Russel Pinklin
Henry Andrag
Kansas City boxers beat St Louis in Rockhurst clash
Kansas City's CYC boxing team defeated St Louis 6 to 4 at Rockhurst Field House. Eddie Dames beat Orville Whipperman in 112 pounds, Lloyd Mathany stopped Rich Svejkosky in 118, Bobbie Owens defeated Vernon Inman, and Lloyd Holmes beat Pete Campos in 126. Billy Terry edged Johnny Ortega in 35, Lee Mills beat Jack Winslow, Frank Riumions won over Ted Wania, Bert Ellis stopped Joe Semiller, Eddie Vogel defeated Henry Chuchol Jeh, and Joe Thaier beat Morris Brown.
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St. Louis
Lloyd Holmes
Pete Campos
Morey
Martin Dames
St. Amus
Billy Terry
Johnny Ortega
Lee Mills
Municipal Boxing Club
Jack Winslow
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Frank Riumions
Ted Wania
Bert Ellis
Joe Semiller
Eddie Vogel
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Get in the Swim by Johnny Weissmuller Former World Speed Champ
Johnny Weissmuller, once a world speed champion, outlines swimming basics. He favors the crawl, explains sidestroke form, and stresses rolling the body to bring the arm out of water during the over arm stroke.
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Muskogee Reds Take TNO From Cards In Win
Muskogee Reds hammered Springfield 17 hits and 15 runs to topple the Cards and seize first division lead in the Western Association. Meeker earned the win as Errante homered in a five run sixth. Fort Smith briefly beat Joplin 4 3 in 12 innings. Weather halted Hutchinson and Salina.
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Mario Errante
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Joplin
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Topeka
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Dance-Interrupted Baseball Game in Caruthersville
In Caruthersville on June 3, the Caruthersville and Jonesboro teams halted their baseball game in the seventh inning by mutual agreement to attend a dance. The home club Caruthersville won 3-1 after stopping play.
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Softball doubleheader washed out by rain again
Weather again delayed three softball games at city park for the third straight night. If the forecast improves, games may start on a dry diamond with Elks Club versus Lions Club at 6 15 and Lutherans versus Tharps at 7 45. Arthur W Ellis Inc faces second place 70th Brigade in the nightcap.
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Coaching School Opens at Columbia Missouri
Coaches of high school and college teams from across the state joined members of the University of Missouri coaching staff as instructors in the annual three day coaching clinic of the Missouri State High School Athletic Coaches Association opening at the university in Columbia.
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Women golf into quarter final at Trans-Mississippi
In St Louis on June 13 the Women's Trans-Mississippi Golf Tournament opened its quarter finals with medalist Betty Jameson of San Antonio facing Marion Miley of Lexington in a featured match. Also slated are Phyllis Otto of Atlantic City and Kay Pearson of Houston against Patty Berg of Minneapolis and Mrs H David Starratt of Hutchinson, and Mrs Russell Mann of Milwaukee versus Shiron Johnson of Chicago at Glen Echo Country Club. First match set for 2 p.m.
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Houston
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Sports Mirror: Historic MLB, boxing, and baseball milestones
The item recalls two years ago Lou Gehrig's Mayo Clinic visit amid slump, three years ago Joe DiMaggio's three straight homers for the Yankees, and five years ago James Braddock’s upset win over Max Baer to claim the heavyweight title in a major upset.
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Mayo Clinic
Joe Dimaggio
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James J. Braddock
Max Barr
Brooklyn Dodgers land Medwick and Davis in record deal
New York June 13. The National League balance shifted to Brooklyn with a $250,000 deal sending outfielder Toey Medwick and pitcher Curt Davis from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Dodgers. In exchange Brooklyn sent minor leaguers Carl Doyle Sam Nahen and Bert Haas plus Ernie Kay and the Cards received $250,000. Medwick adds a .304 average and wants to play for Brooklyn, while Davis, a former 22-game winner, is hoped to stabilize a pitching staff battered by injuries.
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Eight Week Rule Tightens U S S T A Sport Stance
Henry McLemore argues the U S S T A enforces an eight week expenses limit as Davis Cup fades from 1940 schedule. He links supply demand shifts to the new rule and predicts players will rely on relatives and reduced circuits, noting past star earnings and travel costs.
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George Lott
Ellsworth Vines
National sports round up with mixed notes and quotes
A June sports roundup covers college football ticket fears over tax changes, umpire abuse incidents in St Louis, Ed Walsh returning for an old timers game in Hartford, Arkansas City hunting out of season cases, Ken Overlin vs Hay Bal samo on July 11, and Tigers roster chatter. It also notes Dempsey Luttrell talk, Dizzy Dean salary debates, George Caster shoe gift, Arturo Godoy recovery, Freddie Fitzsimmons to 200 NL wins, Pastor Eagle bout, Yawkey's Williams College entries, Spaulding trial with Red Sox, and Fritz Crisler comments on football coaching.
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Ed Walsh
Hartford
Ken Overlin
Hay Balsamo
Tigers
Dick Bartell
Jack Dempsey
Courtnoy Luttrell
Atlanta
Dempsey
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Dizzy Dean
Clay Bryant
Bryant
Arturo Godoy
Louis
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Bob Pastor
Charley Eagle
Buffalo
Carl Morris
Yesterday's Stars in Baseball Action From AP Update
Charley Keller of the Yankees ripped a three run homer in the seventh to beat the Tigers 7-5. Bob Johnson and Sam Chapman of the Athletics supplied all Philadelphia scoring in a 3-2 win over the White Sox. Ken Chase of the Senators limited the Browns to six hits ending a five game skid. Jim Tabor of the Red Sox hit a two run homer and a double as Boston defeated the Indians. Paul Derringer of the Reds held Philadelphia to eight hits in a 2-1 victory for his eighth win. Whitlow Wyatt of the Dodgers pitched nine strong innings allowing five hits and fanning five in a win over the Pirates.
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Pirates
Boxing results flash from across the country
In Youngstown Tony Zale knocked out Baby Kid Chocolate in Philadelphia. Babe Hunt stopped Mickey Balaban in Oklahoma City. Ben Brown knocked out Frankie Boh in Atlanta. Bobby Masters outpointed Buster Hardy in Newark.
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Medwick Davg Deal May Boost Dodgers Pennant Hope
The Brooklyn Dodgers strengthen with Joe Medwick and Curt Davis trading from St. Louis for four players and cash. A 5-4 win at Pittsburgh kept Brooklyn ahead of the Reds as Lefty Tamulis faltered early before Whitlow Wyatt steadied the mound.
Weill Seeks Donovan Off Louis Godoy Title Bout Referee
Manager Al Weill urged the boxing commission to bar Arthur Donovan from refereeing the Louis Godoy championship bout next week after Donovan publicly opposed challenger Godoy. Weill notes Donovan wrote in a national magazine that Louis can win and may retire after this fight, raising concerns for his impartiality.
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Helen Jacobs Leads Field in Pennsylvania Eastern States Tennis
Helen Jacobs the former national and Wimbledon champion led the field into the quarter finals of the Pennsylvania and eastern states women's tennis tournament in Haverford Pennsylvania after the upset of second seed Sylvia Henrotin of France. Barbara Strobhar defeated Mme Henrotin 3 6 7 5 6 3. Jacobs from Berkeley California beat Anne Parry of Germantown 6 0 6 0. Eunice Dean of San Antonio defeated Barbara Nields 6 3 7 5.
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Rye
Ellis Wins In Protest Ruling In Missouri Softball
The Jefferson City protest committee ruled in favor of Arthur W. Ellis Inc in a June 7 game against Missouri Pacific Eagles. Umpire Linville called Ralph Sydney out on an infield fly rule. the committee overturned, ordering a replay from the fifth inning tied 2-2 with one out. The ruling cites misinterpretation of rule 20 section 9. Eagles manager Bill Wilson said he will appeal to the state association.
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Detroit Tiger Harold Newhouser a multi talented rookie pitcher
Detroit Tigers young left hander Harold Newhouser aged 19 shows versatility beyond baseball his mother Mrs Theodore Newhouser reveals he can cook make beds and play the piano and violin in a interview adding color to his emerging stardom with the club.
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Blues Tumble in Second Place Bid as Indians Lose
United Press reports Minneapolis outscored Indianapolis 14 to 7, piling nine runs after six innings and totaling 19 hits with six Indian errors. Milwaukee beat Toledo 6 to 2 behind Timmy Deshong, while Louisville defeated St Paul 7 to 4 after a four run four inning surge.
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