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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1940

Page

11

Sarazen Forces Open Playoff After Tumultuous Finish

Gene Sarazen and Lawson Little tied at 287 after four rounds at Canterbury Golf Course Cleveland with rain muddied greens. Disqualified Ed Oliver sparked controversy while Hal Pierce ruled Oliver ineligible. Sarazen edged ahead late, setting up a morning playoff to decide the National Open title.

Gayle Talbot Canterbury Golf Course Cleveland Gene Sarazen Connecticut Lawson Little King Sarazen Fresh Meadow Bobby Cruickshank Phil Perkins Little Ed Oliver Hornell N. Y Oliver Hal Pierce Boston Sam Snead Frank Walsh Walsh Snead Horton Smith Craigood Ralph Guldahl Byron Nelson Lloyd Mangrum Ben Hogan Wilford Wehrle Niles, Ill Bobby Jones

Slingin Sam the Cowhand Roams Rodeo and Football Fame

Sweetwater residents tout Slingin Sam Baugh as a rodeo cowboy and famed former Texas Christian quarterback and Washington Redskins star. He debuts at Floydada rodeo, roping calves in 11 seconds, later claiming faster times. He plans Stamford rodeo July 2 3 4 and has bought 25 head of calves for practice.

Sammy Sam Texas Christian University Washington Redskins George Wet Wash Washington Football Club Larrupin Lew Jenkins Lew Henry Armstrong Stamford

Woodruff Breaks 800 Meter World Record by One Second

John Woodruff clocked 1 minute 48.4 seconds for 800 meters at the Compton Invitational, surpassing the world record by one second. He led from start to finish, finishing 19 yards ahead of Stanford's Paul Moore who was timed in 1 minute 43 seconds.

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White Sox Stuck In Fifth After Indians Shutout

New York June 8 The Cleveland Indians defeated the Chicago White Sox 3-0 behind Marius Russo who out pitched Al Milnar. Keller and Milla had singles for Chicago while Roy Bell drove in two runs for Cleveland as the Tribe built a 3-0 lead by the seventh.

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Frankie Frisch Fined and Suspended by National League

Pittsburgh manager Frankie Frisch received a three day suspension and an $80 fine from NL president Ford Frick for disputing an umpire's decision in a Pirates Phillies game. The penalty cites Frisch's second inning demonstration, jostling the umpire, and delaying the game. He had previously been fined $75 last May 19 in Philadelphia for disputing Campbell’s decision.

Pittsburgh Ford Frick National League Today Frankie Frisch Pittsburgh Pirates Dick Campbell Pirate Phillies Frick Pittsburgh Ihe Frisch Campbell Philadelphia

Not-Nearly-So-Dizzy Dean Unslings New Pitch Today

Obie Jones reports Dizzy Dean introduces a new sidearm pitch for the Texas league season with the Twree Oilers aiming at the pennant. He faces Fort Worth in a Sunday doubleheader, with past fame noted and concerns about power. Maureen Orcutt wins the Metropolitan Women's Golf Championship, defeating Grace Amory.

Dizzy Dean Tulsa Obie. Jones Jerome Hermans Dean Twree Oilers Orishome City Chicago Fort Worth Montclair N. J Maureen Orcutt White Beeches Mawerth Grace Amory

Vinson Wins Mississippi State Golf Tourney in Final

Gere Vinson of Meridian defeated Walkh of Greenville 3 and 2 in the final to claim Mississippi State amateur golf championship. Vinson led after the morning round, stretched his lead on the front nine, and sealed the victory with precise approach shots and a solid finish.

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