Nine States Send Youth Tennis Players to Southern Meet
Youth competitors from nine states converge on Southwestern College courts in Memphis for the Southern boys and junior tennis championships. Top seeds include Russell Bobbitt of Atlanta and Lou Faquin of Memphis in juniors, with Robert Aldrich of Galesburg and Earl Bartlett of New Orleans favored in the boys’ division. Pairings list many Memphis players across rounds as action opens with first round matches and byes.
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Memphis
Tenn
Noungsters
Boston
Forest Hills
N. Y
Russell Bobbitt
Atlanta
Lou Faquin
Bobbitt
Herman Micci
Faquin
Robert Aldrich
Galesburg
Earl Bartlett
New Orleans
Ralph Bethea
Max Pegram
Tupelo
Miss
Donald Jacobs
Miami Beach
Fla
Jack Rodgers
Knoxville
Campbell Gillespie
Cooper Twaddle
Eugene Morris
Oklahoma City
A. J. Lennox
Leonard French
Bland Cannon
Brownsville
Ed McDonald
William Dugan
Hot Springs
Ark
William Gillespie
Robert Decker
Miamii Beach
Ed Telling
Danville
Iil
Vernon Sammons
Biondi
Bayless Kirtley
Charley Bailey
Walnut Ridge
Billy Wiggins
Ed Lawrance
Dick Morris
Winter Park
William Hargrave
Gary Harthcock
Clarksdale
Dan Canale
Paul Holden
James Cox
John Twist
Twist
Heran Micci
Flurry Demera
Emphis
Ward Archer
Kansasity
Frank McElwee
Fort With
Robert Black
John McCall
Thomas Stoakes
Billy McGehee
Jack Flack
George Furris
James Townsend
Winona Miss
Tom White
Walter Hudson
Bob Levitt
Baricary Gregson
Jonesboro
Wesley Barnett
Baton Rouge
Charles Turner
Weldon Selesky
Tony Walsh
Alex Guerry
Chattanooga
Bob Silk
Bob Leake
Allyn Webb
Dick McKee
Virgil McCraney
Wilford Gragg
Billy Baker
Winona
Bepe Pegram
Jacobs-Rogers Winsemis
McKee
Milton Perry
Tunica
Stanley Starter
Ill
Leon Sanders
Jack Bremerman
James McPherson
Russell Grosswickle
Columbus
Joe Orr
Carey Middlecoff
James Hodges
Richard Logan
L. E. Stouse
Sherman Kapland
Leonard Floyd
Bartlett
Goldner
Anderson
King
Logan
Stouse
Kaplan
Floyd
Monroe Drillers Stop Louisville Sluggers
The Monroe Drillers defeated the Louisville Sluggers 12 to 9 in front of a large crowd. Williams and Webb led the Drillers with three hits each including a Webb homer. Jenkins and Saucer were the Sluggers top hitters.
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Monroe
Monroe Drillers
Louisville Cooperage Company
Williams
Webb
Drillers
Jenkins
Saucer
Sewell
Beacham
Maddox
Chatman
C. Johnson
R. Johnson
Brown
Young
Sam Anderson
Sluggers
C. D. Smith
DeSiard
Stars Yesterday
Rip Radcliff homered twice and added a single driving in seven in the White Sox 11 9 win over the Yankees. Paul Waner grounded a pinch single to spark a two run rally as the Pirates beat the Bees 5 4. Tommy Bridges limited the A's to nine hits as Detroit edged them 5 4. Paul Dean fanned eight as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 5 4. Johnny Kroner triple and homer helped the Red Sox fall to Cleveland 14 6. Buddy Myer collected three hits in the Senators 15 11 victory over the Browns. Ival Goodman hit a ninth inning homer for the Reds in a 9 8 win over the Phillies in the night game. Moving picture houses in St Catharines Ontario took sterling and crow legs as payment for tickets.
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Associated Press
Rip Radcliff
White Sox
Yankees
Paul Waner
Pirates
Bees
Tommy Bridges
Tigers
Athletics
Detroit
Paul Dean
Cardinals
Dodgers
Johnny Kroner
Red Sox
Cleveland
Buddy Myer
Senators
Browns
Ival Goodman
Reds
Phillies
Southern League Slugfest As Knoxville Stings Crackers 15 14
Knoxville beat Atlanta 15 14 in a high scoring game as Lanahan struggled and Knoxvill e surged with 12 runs in the last three innings. Bolt by Nelson, Bayne and West combined for 19 hits against a Crackers pitching collapse in the Smokies home tilt at Knoxville.
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Associated Press
Dick Lanahan
Atlanta
Nashville
Vols
Chattanooga
Southern Association
Knoxville
Champs
Smoky City
Lynn Nelsor
Birmingham
Memphis
Barons
New Orleans
Little Rock
Lefty Barnes
Lookouts
Lanahan
Outlaw
Wasdell
Crackers
Bayne
West
Thomas
Schmidt
Invaders
Schester
Innnings
Nelson
Chicks
Coombs
Tent
Mueller
Fiorito
Blair
Smokies
Moore
Harris
Ovsden
Richards
Mooney
Moss
Moon
Chiso_x Down - Mark Lead in Rough Boston-Cleveland Clash
In a game featuring Johnny Kroner replacing Joe Cronin, the Red Sox beat the Indians with 15 hits led by Kroner who homered and tripled. The box score shows Cleveland and Boston trading blows as Kroner and Averill produced key hits while pitching shuffled early.
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Johnny Kroner
Joe Cronin
Boston
Sox
Memphis Chicks Slip Past Barons 6 3 To Extend Streak
Memphis defeated Birmingham 6 to 3 as six of seven hits came in two innings. Ray Coombs gave up three runs to Lynn Nelson in the second and seventh innings while Memphis plated three in the second and another three in the seventh. Barons totaled ten hits.
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Memphis
Memphis Chicks
Birmingham Barons
Chicks
Ray Coombs
Lynn Nelson
Barons
Birmingham
Coombs and Palmisano
Nelson and Powell
Junie Barnes drives Vols to 9 2 win over Lookouts
Nashville Vols pitcher Junie Barnes held the Lookouts to two hits through seven innings as Nashville powered to a 9 2 victory in Chattanooga. Lanahan took the loss for the Lookouts while Lanahan, Petticolas and Holbrook contributed to Nashville's offense.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Junie Barnes
Lookouts
Nashville Vols
Barnes
Milans
Dick Lanahan
Atlanta
Nashville
Lanahan
Petticolas and Holbrook
Barnes and O'Malley
Nose Detects Tiny Mercaptan Smell Level Described
Scientific note states the human nose can sense mercaptan at a level of one two billionth of a milligram, a detectable trace for the odoriferous chemical.
Thigpen Receives Tech Unselfish Service Award
Ruston senior Jack Thigpen earns a gold watch for “unselfish service” at Louisiana Tech University during commencement. He excelled in football basketball and baseball, served as class president for four years, and earned Who's Who and other honors while active in multiple student groups.
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Ruston
Jack Thigpen
Tech
Thig Penis
Thigpen
Lagniappe, Tech
Kappa Delta
Interfraternity Council
Baptist Student Union
Open golf championship bets ride with 170 entered
Morning line previews the National Open at Baltusrol with 170 players competing over 72 holes. Top contenders Henry Picard Horton Smith Gene Sarazen John Revolta and Walter Hagen are listed with odds and brief notes on form and chances.
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Paul Mickelson
Associated Press
New York
Baltusrol Golf Club
Henry Picard
Horton Smith
Gene Sarazen
John Revolta
Harry Cooper
Paul Bunyan
MacDonald Smith
Bobby Cruickshank
Walter Hagen
Olin Dutra
Tom Armour
Jim Thomson
Ray Mangrum
Vic Ghezzi
Wilfy Cox
Craig Wood
John Goodman
Sam Parks
Baltusrol
Oakmont
Jack Doyle
Hornets Beat Giants In West Monroe Softball Game
The Hornets defeated the Jitney Jungle Giants 13 to 5 in West Monroe. Higgin s pitched and Hudson caught for the Hornets while White pitched and Clarke caught for the Giants. The Baptist Nipantuckers beat Linville 16 to 11 with Kennedy and Scongers homering in the first inning. Kennedy pitched and Alexander caught for the Nipantuckers. Ellis pitched and Johnson caught for Linville.
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Kennedy
Alexander
Linville
Ellis
Johnson
Fights Last Night Take Place In New York And Los Angeles
Sonny Jones from Vancouver beat Vince De Angelo in New York by points. Glenn Lee from Edison Neb outpointed Gege Gravante in Ocean Park California over ten rounds in Los Angeles.
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New York
Sonny Jones
Vancouver
Vince de Angelo
Los Angeles
Glenn Lee
Edison
Neb
Gege Gravante
Ocean Park
Calif
Ruston Student Wins Unselfish Service Award
Jack Thigpen of Ruston wins a gold watch awarded annually by a local benefactor at Louisiana Tech for four years of unselfish service to fellow students and the college. Thigpen has played a prominent role in Tech athletics.
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Jack Thigpen
Ruston
Louisiana Tech
Tech
Cardinals Push Lead With Win Over Dodgers
The Cardinals beat the Dodgers 8 to 9 in a tight game as Brennan earned the win for the Phillies and Bowmann took the loss. Key moments included a double steal by Walker and Myers and multiple home runs by Klein Goodman and Scarsella. Wilson and Whitney led with RBIs while Klein and Goodman provided two-base hits. Time of game 2 hours 21 minutes.
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Chuck Klein
Sulik
Reds
al Hollingsworth
Walker
Myers
Philadelphia
Chiozza
Sulkifs
Q Krein
Cadi
Wotrih
Ae Wilson
le Ligtvidsey Megegs
Gomez
Cincinnati
Chapman
Queso
Sh J.chesetene
Mowmesworth
Biodiecdeves
Brenham
Pos
Ntdeupencepen
OURAN
Ened
Cdaveen
Phiadelphia
Whitney
Norris
Chiceza
Klein
Atwood
Sheerin
Goodman
Scarsella
Myrors
Kampours
Wilson
Scarsells
Wilaon
Baste
Tiases
Moore
Kowalik
Holingsworth
Pasteau
Hellingsworth
Brennan
Passeau
Bowman
Hollingsworth
palls—Campbell
Tac Cts
Quigley
Moran
League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Standings
A summary of major league leaders: Natial Batting Terry and S. Martin top the list with 426 and 386 runs. Medwick and Ott lead hits and home runs across NL and AL. Pitching leaders include Gumbert and Dean with strong win totals, while Pearson and Grove headline pitching figures.
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Terry
Giants
S. Martin
Cardinals
J. Martin
Moore
Phillies
Vaughan
Pirates
Medwick
Ott
Jordan
Bees
Herman
Cubs
Goodman
Reds
Riggs
Camilli
J. Moore
Gumbert
J. Dean
Helen Wills Moody's comeback debut in London upset notes
In a London match a year ago Helen Wills Moody defeated Jill Notley 6-1 6-0 marking her first tournament after a comeback abroad. The record recalls past sports moments including the American Derby won by Mr. Khayyam and a Derby victory by Cameronian at Epsom Downs.
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Associated Press Today
Helen Wills Moody
Jill Notley
London
Mr. Khayyam
William Muldoon
Cameronian
Epsom Downs
U S Tennis Faces Decade of Davis Cup Gloom Ahead
In New York on June 3, a Davis Cup setback to Australia signals the United States will enter a ten year drought in Cup triumphs. Wilmer Allison fails again, while Donald Budge emerges as the rising star with Gene Mako as his partner in the hunt to reclaim the trophy. The article traces past near misses, Australia’s strength, and Germany and France rising challengers as the next cycle begins.
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New York
United States
Germantown
America
Paris
Wilmer Allison
Donald Budge
Budge
Allison
Maurice McLoughlin
Red Mac
Gene Mako
McLoughlin
Tom Bundy
Uncle Sam
Australia
Australis
Johnston
Tilden
Christchurch
N. Z
Jack Crawford
Adrian Quist
Austrao
France
Germany
Fred Perry
Bunny Austin
England
Austin
Perry
Forest Hills
Gottfried von Cramm
Persy
Teutons
Muskeeters
Jean Borotra
Jean Rene LaCoste
LaCoste
Bernard Destremeau
Steers Move to Lead Texas League After 7-6 Win
Dallas Steers surge to first place with a 7 to 6 victory over the Fort Worth Cats in Dallas. Manager Alex Gaston delivers a seventh inning pinch hit double scoring Rensa and Tony York as the go ahead runs. The Fort Worth early six run edge is erased by seven Steers runs in the next three innings. Galveston Neers, under Jake Atz, also win 4-2 to aid the Steers. Beaumont Exporters defeat Mission 10-6 in San Antonio as 13 hits back a six run seventh.
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Philadelphia
Detroit Tigers
Athletics
Harry Kelley
Mickey Cochrane
Mackmen
Tiger
Tommy Bridges
Bridges
Detroit
Yuu
Cochrane
Pfath
Lsc
Asancunsstaverer
Wathube
Puccine Eli
SEO
SEO Sp Hadaticc
Hice
Johhnson
Kelley
Ee Detrow
Owen
Gehringer
Burns
Newsome
Moriarty
Basil and
Kolls
Associated Press
Dallas Steers
Mavericks
Fort Worth Cats
Dallas
Fort Worth
Steers
Alex Gaston
Rensa
Tony York
Galveston Bucaneers
Jake Atz
Houston
Bucs
San Antonio
Alamo City
Beaumont
Mission
Gill
Oklahoma City
Indians
Tulsa Oilers
Galveston Buccaneers edge Buffs 4 2 in Tuesday win
Galveston Texas Tuesday night game saw Jake Atz s Buccaneers assemble two singles two passes to first and two errors in the sixth to post a 4 2 victory over the Houston Buffs. H Moore Sherer Conroy Gibbs and Mackie solidified the effort for Galveston while Houston struggled with early miscues.
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Galveston
Texas
Jake Atz
Galveston Buccaneers
Houston Buffs
EI GustOn
H. Moore
Sherer
Conroy
Gibbs
Mackie
Indians Trim Oilers in Three-Game Series Win
Oklahoma City Indians defeated Tulsa Oilers 5 to 1 to clinch the three game series two games to one. Selway Thomas and Jackson, Marleau and Warren contributed for Oklahoma City with solid pitching and timely hits.
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Indians
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Indians
Tulsa Oilers
Femsica Ss
Selway
Thomas
Jackson
Marleau
Warren
Dallas Steers Rally Past Cats for Lead in Texas League
The Dallas Steers erased a six run Fort Worth lead to beat the cellar testing Cats 7 to 6 Tuesday night. It was the third win of the series, lifting Dallas into the Texas league leadership as Greer Wiltse and Susce faced Fullerton Jonnard and Rensa.
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Dallas
Dallas Steers
Fort Worth
Cats
Greer
Wiltse
Susce
Fullerton
Jonnard
Rensa
Southern Bell Team To Play Shreveport Today
The local Southern Bell Telephone softball team travels to Shreveport for a return game with the Southern Bell squad there. They previously met here and Monroe defeated Caddo 9 to 8. The local club aims to win two straight. Aviators in the Irish Frep State plan a flight to Australia and possibly around the world.
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Southern Bell
Shreveport
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Monroe Ten
Australia
France Poised With Bernard Merlin In Final Selections
Singles possibility and may stand with Christian Boussus in the final selections Marcel Bernard and Andre Merlin have developed to the point where France must be reckoned with in calculations of any country hoping to lift the trophy now in old Albion's hands.
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Christian Boussus
Marcel Bernard
Andre Merlin
France
Old Albion
State Champ Out Early in Women's Meet
Oklahoma City June 3. First round match play in the Southern women's tournament saw top contenders advance despite weather. Miss Kathryn Hemphill of Greenville S C defeated Mrs. Gaither Hatcher. Mrs. Dan Chandler of Dallas led with a 72 despite a faulty putter. Other results included Mrs. James Phillips of Bartlesville defeating Mrs. Sam Israel Jr. of New Orleans and Miss Betty Jameson of San Antonio winning 7 and 6.
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Whitney Martin
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dan Chandler
Dallas
Tex
Chandler
Chatham Hunter
Memphis
Sam Israel, Jr
New Orleans
Louisiana
James Phillips
Bartlesville
Ohio
Betty Jameson
San Antonio
Jeff Rogers
Amarillo
Deane van Landingham
Charlotte
N. C
Rozanne Truscott
Shawnee
Leor Soloman
G. G. Jackson
Edna Saenger
Shreveport
Esther Jokerest
Mark McGarry
St. Petersburg
Fla
Ann Kennedy Parish
Tulsa
R. E. Winger
Fort Worth
Jack Summers
Muskogee
Logan van Zandt
A. M. Sadler
L. G. Sutter
Dave Gant
Jenny Grout
Ray Fellows
James Ball
Dean Stacy
Oklahoma
Julian Davis
Tom Okla
McGarry
Miss Cothran
M Seer
Wood
van Zandt
Ball
Phillips
M van Landings
Sutter
Grout
Davis
Southern women's golf tour picks East Lake course
At a meeting in Oklahoma City officials selected East Lake club of Atlanta as next year’s site for the Southern women's golf tournament. Mrs. Dave Geist of Memphis was reelected president of the association. Also chosen were Tom Wallace of Sapulpa as vice president, Mrs. O. Boecler as tournament chair, and Miss Dean Van Landingham of Charlotte as secretary-treasurer.
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Oklahoma City
East Lake Club
Atlanta
Dave Geist
Memphis
Women’s Association
Tom Wallace
Sapulpa
Okla
O. Boecler
Dean van Landingham
Charlotte
N.C
Boxing Bout Results Wrap From Baltimore Card
Associated Press summary notes Vincent Lopez 221 pounds from California faced Gino Garibaldi 215 pounds from St. Louis in 36:20 reading. Pa Gus Sonnenberg 207 pounds from Boston defeated Joe Cox 2% from Cleveland in 17:20.
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Associated Presas
Baltimore
Vincent
Lopez
California
Gino Garibaldi
St. Louis
Gus Sonnenberg
Boston
Joe Cox
Cleveland
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