Palmer Paces Portland Open field into second round
Palmer of Badin North Carolina led the Portland Open field into the second round with a two stroke edge in the $10,000 event at Portland. Hogan trailed badly after a strong Esmeralda showing as Leonard Vancouver and Congdon Tacoma chased two behind Palmer.
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Portland
Ore
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N. C
Palmer
Field
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Stan Leonard
Vancouver
B. C
Congdon
Tacoma
Magee Hogan
Brew
Spokane
Wash
Detreit AB
Laxeas
Brown
al Detrosera
Kunabatted Inc
Menefield
Vita Wagner
Tiaxett
Halla Gueembe
Os Kramer
Nanos
Kranec
Kramer
Patter
Gina Leang
Piteher
Krom
Reynolds Wins 15th of Year in 8-5 Victory Over Phillies
Allie Reynolds became the AL's first 15-game winner as the Yankees beat the Phillies 8-5. Franks Shea relieved Reynolds in the ninth. Detroit beat St Louis 7-0 behind Stubby Overmire's four-hit gem. Box scores show Reed, McCosky, and Reynolds among key contributors.
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Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Philadelphia
Phil Marchildon
Frank Shea
Bucky Harris
Reynolds
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
Stubby Overmire
Cleveland
Chicago
Jess
Paladin AB
ILO
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Qstenwis
Jooxt
Diesutoses
Berrae A
Garkee
Oshone Wood
Bavare
Foiladeipina
York Domman
T Errommndl Iin Joost
Mane Tuird
Inew Borria
Johnson
Joost
Clarke
Jenia
Twa
Sindel
Clark
Nin
Pincebase
Mlazute
Mequind
Home Tin Joost
Hto
Savage
Wilta
Marchitdon
Savane
Reynolds Qin
Shea Yo
Reynolde
er—Reynolds
Macchildun
Hopaard
Schroeder and Talbert Lead Newport Semifinals in Tennis
Top seed Ted Schroeder of Glendale and Bill Talbert of Wilmington advanced to the Newport Casino invitational semifinals. Schroeder defeated Pancho Segura 7 9 64 63 64, while Dorfman knocked out Jim Brink in a four set affair. Talbert beat Harry Likes Jr 6 2 9 7 1 6 7 5. Falkenburg beat Earl Cochell to reach the semis.
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Newport
R. L
Ted Schroeder
Irving Dorfman
Authur
Yale Collegian
Newark
Bill Talbert
Bob Falkenburg
Schroeder
Glendale
Calif
Francisco
Pancho) Segura
Ecuador
Dorfman
Jim Brink
Seattle
Wash
Talbert
Wilmington
Del
Harry Likes Jr
San Francisco
Falkenburg
Beverly Halls
Earl Cochell
New York
Barbara Krase Reaches Essex Semifinals in Women’s Tennis
Barbara Krase of San Francisco defeated Louise Snow of Bakersfield 6 3, 6 1 in the Essex Country Club women’s singles quarterfinals at Manchester Massachusetts on August 15. Magda Rurac and Argyll Rice eliminated Snow and Beverly Baker 6 4, 6 3 in doubles.
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Manchester
Mass
Barbara Krase
San Francisco
Louise Snow
Bakersfield
Calif
Essex Country Club
Magda Rurac
Argyll Rice
Waterford
Conn
Miss Snow
Beverly Baker
Santa Monica
Dempsey Pays Godfrey Funeral Expenses
In LUS ANNHLOS on August 15 UP reports that George Godfrey, a Negro heavy in the 1920s who died in poverty, received funeral expense assistance from former champion Jack Dempsey who will attend tomorrow's service. Godfrey sparred with Dempsey but never fought professionally. Also notes Southern Association scores: Atlanta 3 Mobile 7, Nashville 8 Memphis 4.
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Lus Annhlos
George Godfrey
Ack Dempsey
Godirry
Dempsey
Doerr Receives 25000 In Gifts At Fenway Night
Bobby Doerr, former Red Sox infielder, and wife Mrs Doerr received gifts valued at 25000 dollars during a Doerr Night at Fenway Park. From the Red Sox organization, Doerr got a 1947 Cadillac sedan and Mrs Doerr received a 2500 dollar mink coat. A 19 ton truck was needed to wheel away all the gifts amid a season of coaching changes and rotating managers across major leagues.
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Bobby Doerr
Houghton Park
Boston Red Sox
Bobby
Doerr
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
California
Ed McKeever
Cornell
San Francisco
Wes Foster
Pittsburgh
Ohio State
Bult Donells
Boston College
Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie Dyer
Dodgers
Yanks
Chandler
Shea
DiMaggio
Kel Jen
Henrich
Vic Rasehi
Fearfland
Jerry Witte
Browns
Toledo
Chuck Stevens
Susteven
Dog Lang
Columbus
Stan Musial
Cliff Mapes
Kansas City
O'Doul
Siauls
Bil Weily
The
Angels
Pither McCall
Lou Noyikort
Runniers
Lowa
Death and Fortune in Boxing and Baseball Notes
George Godfrey died penniless in Los Angeles after earning a boxing fortune. Sam Langford, blind and nearly broke, spurred a fund-raising effort by a newspaper man. Jack Johnson spent much of his earnings while Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney remain solvent. Baseball items note Vern Stephens' seven putouts and eight assists tying a Coast League record. Hal Rhyne and teammates set fielding marks. Long Beach’s Jack Salveron stars for Portland Beavers in a Wrigley Field series, with WH Angels matchups ahead.
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George Godfrey
Los Angles
Sam Langford
New York
Sam
Jack Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Hollywood Park
del Mar
Rams
Angels
Damon Runyon
Des Moines
St. Foxepl
Hal
Shell Oilers
Long Beach
Jack Salveron
Portland Beavers
Beavers
Wrigley Field
Bob Lemon and winter baseball tours profiled
Bob Lemon of the city is profiled in Sporting News as a dependable starter with stellar early results. Eddie Beckman, Lloyd Merriman, and Vance Thurston are noted for guest tours with MLB clubs and minor league affiliates, while discussion shifts to players' winter league play and the debate over off season earnings. The column cites Charlie Trippin, Bob Feller, and Jimmy Conzelman in pro football context and ends with a critique of players chasing winter salaries.
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Bob Lemon
Sporting News
Bill McKechnie
Cleveland
Indians
Bob
Wilson High
Boston
Detroit
Long Beach
Eddie Beckman
Lloyd Merriman
Stanford
Cincinnati Reds
Vance Thurston
Seattle Rainiers
Ralph Reed
Seattle
Wth
Reiniers
Thurston
Autouver
Twin Falls
Wil Connolly
San Francisco Chronicle
Merriman
Miss
Los Angeles Coliseum
Charlie Trippin
Chicago Cardinal
Los Angeles Rams
Georgia
Jimmy Conzelman
Bob Feller
Lupien Paces Star Triumph in Coast League clash
Harvard graduate Lupien powered the Hollywood Stars to a 4-2 win over Los Angeles, driving in all four runs with a solo homer in the first and a two-run shot in the sixth, while Pinky Woods held the Angels to four runs in seven innings. San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle results noted as league standings shift.
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Tony Loupien
Hellywood
Harvard
Los Angeles
French-Candian
Hollywood
Gare
San Francas
Oakland
San_Diego
Portland Sts
I-16
Tames
Seattle
Sacramento
el Lupien
Los
Angeles
Los ‘Angeles
George
Pinky) Woods
Angelimos
Red Lynn
Atiiggen
Barton
Malone
Burigor
Letton
Loa Aanelen
Hollypwond
Saaritt Madden
Buuranl
Luplen
Francisco
Sauer
Elton
Ta S Ptuaan
Bien Ion
Mathewson Heindy Oatooowras
Biston
Tay
Glad Munteahy
Ts [Maimanal
Vintey
Liarc
Standings Litman Atonal League H.vpatersgy City Montreal
League standings show varied results with teams such as Buffalo, Syracuse, Loronta, Ventura, Fresno, Modesto, and Riverside in scattered positions. Notable entries include Las Vegas and Saint Paul with mixed outcomes and several cities listed in partial records.
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Litman
Leagu H. Vpatersgy City
Montreal
Buffalo
Nawask firGe
Baltmore Felt
Rottieatey
Syracuse
Loronta
Fishing Around Preview Portents Strong Tides and Bountiful Catchs
Editor notes promising local fishing as high tides begin tonight with a 7.1 ft peak. Reports from Newport Harbor indicate record catches for albacore, spotfin, carolina fish and mackerel as live bait boats anticipate daily hauls. Deer hunting remains fair in several counties while the International Saltfish and Marlin Tournament opens August 27 in Panama, with teams invited from the U.S., Mexico, Ecuador, Costa Rica and Colombia.
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Newport Harbor
Hobbs
Paul “Hobbs
California Ave
Belmont Pier
Orange
Santa
Barbara
Kern County
Panama
United. States
Mexico
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Colombia
Badega Bay
Pearl Islands
Favor Schroeder Kramer Eye Davis Cup Doubles Title
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts the duo Schroeder and Kramer are highlighted as favorites to win the national doubles title at Longwood Club. They were paired after news that defending champions Mulloy and Talbert would split. Mulloy aligns with Frank Parker while Talbert teams with Bill Sidwell.
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Chestnut Hill
Mass
Jack
Kramer
Ted
Schroeder
America
Gardnar Mulloy
Bill Talbert
Longwood Cricket Club
Mulloy
Frank Parker
Los Angeles
Talbert
Bill Sidwell
Louise Brough
Bev Jery
Hills
Calif
Margaret Asherne
San Francisco
J. Gilbert
Hall
New York
Philip Theopold
Brookline
Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman
Edith Sigourney
Arthur C. Neilson Sr
Chicago
Jack Kramer
Gardner Mulloy
Forest Hills
Brooklyn regains balance as Cards slow pace in pennant chase
In a bustling MLB update, Brooklyn regains momentum after a two week slump by cooling the Boston Braves while St. Louis slows its late-season surge. The Dodgers lead by 4.5 games with 42 remaining, half at Ebbets Field, nine at home after Sept 1. The Cardinals split home and away, with a tight schedule ahead.
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Brooklyn
Boxton Braves
St. Louis
Cardinals
Brooks
Dodger
Ebbets Field
Sloops and speedboats tone up weekend racing coastward
The agenda lists a busy marine sports weekend with events from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Blue Star sailing championships, Metcalf memorial for Snipe sloops, Southern California outboard championships at Marine Stadium, Big Bear powerboat regatta, and the Flattle class International series, plus Newport Balboa cat invitational and Hawaii to Long Beach yacht arrivals. Notable names include Roger Smyth and Bill Stewart with boats Dragoon and Chubasca.
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San Diego
Outer Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
Marine Stadium
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Speedbeat Association
Santa Barbara
Roger Smyth
Santa Monica
Southland
Newport-Balboa
Lido Island Yacht Club
Honolulu
Bill Stewart
Diamond Head
Stewart
Dragoon
Henry Grandin
Walt
Franz’ Amonta
Patolita
Westward
Romni
Medfey
Matson Line
Carl Heintz
Rante
Frank Morgan
San Francisco
San Pedro
Suggs and Hopkins Lead Western Amateur Semifinals Run
Defending champion Louise Suggs of Georgia and challenger Jean Hopkins meet at Evanston Golf Club in the 47th annual women’s western amateur Jinks tourney semifinal. Carol Diringer faces Mary Agnes Wall while Suggs and Hopkins advanced with decisive quarterfinal wins over Margaret Gunther and Beverly Hanson respectively.
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Evanston
Louise Suggs
Georgia
Jean Hopkins
Evanston Golf Club
Carol Diringer
Tiffin
Ohio
Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
Mich
Peggy Kirk
Ohio State
Findlay
Miss Wall
Marilynn Smith
Wichita
Kan
Donkey Softball Slated Sunday in City League Matchup
Duffin's Big 4 and North Long Beach with Seal Beach Town Team face off in a donkey softball contest at Jakewood Stadium Sunday night at 8. Donkey Bares events are hosted by Joe Haodgers at Carson Blvd and Cherry Ave ball orchard, Texas League Paine B results show Houston 5 San Antonio 5 Fort Worth 2 Beaumont 2 Oklahoma City Throvepart 6 Tul aa 6.
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Duffin’s
Big 4
North Long Beach
Seal Beach Town
Jakewood Stadium
Don Sey Bares
Joe Haodgers
Carson Blvd
Cherry Ave
Paine
Houston
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Oklahoma City
Aussies and Czechs Split In Davis Cup Doubles
In Montreal on August 15 Australia and Czechoslovakia faced off in the Interzone final doubles with the winner set to advance to the challenge round against the United States. The opening singles had Australia’s Jack Bromwich decisively beating Vladimir Cernik 6-1 6-1 6-1, and Jaroslav Drobny defeating Dinny Paes with 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-?
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Montreal
Australia
Czechoslovakia
United States
Jack Bromivich
Vladimir Cernik
Jaroslav Drobny
Dinny Paus
Jaan
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Sherman Ellsworths
Sand
Larry Lamberger
Ernie Pelper Jr
San Jose
Glenn Teal
Miaimai
Fla
Marty Purgal
Pontiac
Ray Homsburger
Ed Furgol
Mick
Emery Zimmerman
Dick “Metz
Arkansas
City
Art Pearson
Roseburg
Chester Gordon
Wish
Coast Court Stars
Essex
Godfrey
Southern Association Atanta
Mobile
Naanville
Memphis
Goly Gamre
Lupien
Gan’ Ding
Ona
Raat
Pogtland Sy
Bahn Il Cette
Oe ‘Hiern
Hovyneson
Ty Sr i Sanne
Clemarsas
Lantes
Fh Ees
Vitageraid
Hemel Ps
Las Vegas
A. Ansyelm
Riverside
Ontario
Reno
Ammerigan Assoctation
Columba
Far City
Coast
Feltos Angeles
Fartiana Vay
Srutsle
Baeramunta
Diago
Westerday
Rennales Hollywood
Los ‘Angelen
Oakland i Byattie
Bonta
Bag
New Yorke
Pittburgh
Nalnis
Yesterioy
Levie
Philacelyal
Chicagos
PEA
Washington
Stent
Selearehnya
Delrett
Vilayat
White Don Ciulpappan
al Larson
Koeping
Favor Schroeder, Kramer
Ampaciatad Presa
Vic Lombardi
Burt Shotton
Lombard
Fritz Ostermacher
Philadelphia Phils
Giants
Orten
St. Laue Plutepargh
Schdnatizh
Lrikardet
Dimkste
Rinreld
Musiaiin
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Zkinerxie
Siupuinit
Sratergin
Macred
Zoxen
Slaterrionae
Ssveeinth
Whber
Wiike Lin
Dall
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Finetti
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Verban
Linkeman
Philadetab
Buyyniry
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Pointe
Huns
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AeRdan
Blanky
Ronnaca
Lithwuirle
Risina Aeriticen
Oninagr
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Binnuy
Ito Robinson
Lombardi
Spain
Bob Ruskauff
Anilorman
Suggs
Hopkins
Myron
Barney) Lehman
Scout
R. J.bob White
Pacific Coast Yachting Association
Lehman
White
Jake
Wasser
Bob 'Ruskauff Phois
Hal Berger
Marshall-Clampent Showroom
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