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Newspaper

Monroe Morning World

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1939

Page

5

Nelson Trails Snead Guidahl Wood In Open Playoff Fight

In Philadelphia Byron Nelson Denny Shute and Craig Wood tied at 284 after 72 holes in the 43rd National Open. The trio go to a Sunday playoff at Spring Mill for the title, with Nelson favored after a late surge including a 68 final round. Sam Snead faded with a disastrous 8 on a par 4 en route to the lead.

Philadelphia Sam Snead Ralph Guidahl Byron Nelson Denny Shute Craig Wood Spring Mill Philadelphia Country Club Francis Ouimet Boston England Ae Vardon Ted Ray Inverness Billy Burke George von Elm Nelson Reading Shute Wood Guldahl Marvin Bud) Ward Spokane Wash Snead

Shute Forced to Playoff for United States Open Title

At the national finals, Shute edged Denny by less than a foot on the 18th green but needed a final birdie to seal victory. Johnny Bulls led after 54 holes with 211, while Wood and others chased as the field stacked with 68s and 72s. The playoff prize totals $1,000 for first, $800 for second, with possible ties to split.

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Dodgers Rally to Fly Reds 7 6 In Wild Eighth Inning

Brooklyn defeats the league leading Cincinnati Reds 7 to 6 as Ernie Koy drives in five runs with two doubles and Lombardi and Frey homer. Hamlin start for Dodgers. Vander Meer and Thompson team with Reds pitchers in a high scoring interlude. Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston notes follow with late runs and key errors shaping the day’s events.

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Phillies Arnovich Leads NL Hitting While Browns McQuinn Rises

In the June update from New York, Morrie Arnovich maintains his NL batting lead as his teammates in the Browns’ camp show movement. George McQuinn climbs in the AL standings, while several league leaders shift positions with changes in average and place.

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City League Matchups Highlight Local Teams and Venues

Local City League fixtures mix Thom McAn and Guarantee Shoes at Barkdull Faulk, Cooperative Dairy faces Crawford's Service, Missouri Pacific. Hunt and Whitaker play Weldin's Service, Neville. Francis Beauty School meets Hart's Candy Kids on Plum Street with United Electric and Seven-Up Bot tlers at Y's Park.

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Gehrig To Undergo Mayo Clinic Exam Next Week

Lou Gehrig announced he would travel to Rochester Minnesota for a medical examination at the Mayo Clinic. He appeared thin but said he plans to return to his Yankees position in the summer.

ST. Louis Lou Gehrig Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Gehrig New York Yankees

Wedding Gift Travel Clock For Honeymoon Couple

A deluxe traveling clock in blue Russian leather case or hazel pigskin option is described as the bride and groom’s ideal wedding gift. The compact timepiece blends with their honeymoon plans and showcases fine craftsmanship.

Negro House of David to Play Here at Casino Park

The Negro House of David club from Philadelphia prepares to visit Casino Park on Wednesday to face the Tallulah Owls in a national tour stop. The team, praised for its humor and skill, recently tied the Ethiopian Cleans in New York and remains noted as a unique colored baseball act on the road.

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