Pros And Amateurs Tee Off In Sherman Tournament
The 14th Walter C. Sherman golf tournament opens at Panama Country club with pro-amateur matches at 1:30 p.m. Pros and amateurs in foursomes will pair at 1 p.m. Defending amateur champion L. L. Vann of New Orleans arrives to challenge in a field of 100 players and visitors.
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Predicting the 1940s baseball standings by Grayson
NEA Service writer Harry Grayson weighs risks and hopes for the American League and National League races. He favors the Yankees and Red Sox in the AL and the Cardinals edging the Reds in the NL, with Pittsburgh and Brooklyn posing threats while other clubs show mixed form.
Dogs Dress Up For Premier Of Biscuit Eater
In Albany Georgia twenty four hunting dogs attended the Southern premiere of The Biscuit Eater. Males wore white ties and dress suits while females wore evening gowns and corsages. They arrived in limousines and sampled buffet supper before settling in to watch the film about a dog that overcomes odds in South Georgia scenery.
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Rangers Close In On Cup With OT Win Over Leafs
The New York Rangers edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 2 to 1 in overtime last night, needing one more victory to clinch the Stanley Cup and crown hockey supremacy.
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Tillet defeats Sonnenberg in straight falls in Hartford
Maurice Tillet known as The Angel, 263 pounds from France, defeated Gus Sonnenberg 216 pounds from Providence in Hartford in straight falls for a wrestling match.
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Seeded players fall in North and South Amateur quarterfinals
At Pinehurst three seeds exited the men’s singles as Alex Guerry of Sewanee defeated Harris Everett of New Orleans in three sets 6-4 1-6 12-10. Ham Anthony of West Palm Beach upset Don Buffington of Atlanta while Bill Rawlings, the No. 4 seed, lost to John Ager of Durham 9-7 6-3.
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Derby Benefactor Draws From Kentucky Derby Injury
Today marks the anniversary of Colonel E. R. Bradley's benefactor withdrawing from the Kentucky Derby due to a tendon injury. Also noted are past feats including Charley Daw’s perfect games in Milwaukee and Joe Louis’s 18th straight win with a knockout in Paterson, N J, all recounted as sports milestones from the era.
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Roy Lazer
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Moultrie Faces Albany in Georgia Florida League Test
Moultrie, the early league leader with two wins, challenged the 1939 Albany Cardinals. Cordele rallied to 4-4 before Moultrie pulled off a ninth inning win 5-4. Americus beat Albany 10-5, Waycross beat Valdosta 9-3, and Tallahassee defeated Thomasville 5-2 in prior games.
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Fights Last Night Roundup From Multiple Cities
Des Moines reports Lee Sa vold KO of Irish Eddie Boyle in 188 fights in Des Moines while Joe Marinelli halts Antonio Avia in Dayton. Philadelphia sees Tony Mor Bano outpoint Lew Feldman as Waterbury hosts Charles Eagle outpoints Eldridge Batman in Norwalk.
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Alexander Is Standout Athens Duke Lone Star in Golf Tourney
Medalist Skip Alexander of Duke looms as the outstanding one to watch as Southern Intercollegiate golf match play opens in Athens. Louisiana State appears likely to advance the most players to the semifinals.
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Cothran Takes Narrow Lead in Land of the Sky Golf
Slender Jane Cothran of Greenville S C held a three stroke lead entering the final round of the 72 hole Land of the Sky spring invitational tournament at Asheville. Cothran recovered from a rough start yesterday but shot an 83.
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Dizzy Dean Will Talk With Wrigley Over Fine
Dizzy Dean arrives in Chicago after a night ride from St Louis and says he will meet with Wrigley on orders from Hartnett. He defends himself against misquotes and admits he was upset by a $100 fine for staying out late. His wife Pat moderates and says Dean will accept the fine and may change his stance.
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Florida Gators Host Georgia Tech In Home Opener
The Florida Gators baseball team returned to Gainesville to open a two game series with Georgia Tech, with the second game scheduled for tomorrow. Florida beat Rolling 6 to 1 at Winter Park yesterday to split the series with the Tar Heels.
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Exhibition baseball schedule with many cancellations
An extensive slate of exhibition games across cities from Lynchburg to Worcester is presented. Several contests are canceled due to rain snow or wet grounds including Cincinnati vs Detroit in Portsmouth and Chicago vs Pittsburgh in Springfield. Remaining games list Brooklyn New York Chicago Bluefield Mayfield and Worcester matchups.
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Dr Har Crowe Warns on Heels at Nurses’ Convention
Dr Harold E B Crowe, clinical director of an orthopedic hospital in Los Angeles, bluntly told nurses at a convention that high heels will harm bodies and keep women looking “beautiful” only with the right choice of footwear. He urged moderation and proper support.
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Devore to drive in Indy 500 per late father's will
Indianapolis reports Billy Devore plans to race in the 500 mile speed contest this year as directed by the will of his father Earl Devore. The elder Devore reportedly set the condition years ago to keep Billy driving in the event.
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Roundup of boxing bets and baseball chatter from New York sports scene
Sports roundup highlights include Billy Conn taxed by income, Dizzy Dean predicting, Gabby Hartnett’s season prospects, Benny Leonard and Paychek gossip, boxers in Minnesota and San Antonio, and Dodgers favored for the bunting. Also notes on Seabiscuit life book, Washingon U coach mispronunciations, and holdout offers for officials.
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New York
Billy Conn
Sam
Byron Nelson
Clemson Coach Frank Howard Reflects on Sugar Bowl Rivalry
One minute interview captures Clemson coach Frank Howard recalling plans to join Jess Neely at Rice, altered after seeing Sugar Bowl action by John Kimbrough. He says he stayed at Clemson because of Kimbrough’s impact on opposing lines and Clemson’s own opportunities.
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Training Camp Notes from Dayton and Chicago Series
In Dayton Ohio rain delayed play as Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds resume their en route home series. Whitey Moore chosen as manager by Bill McKechnie. Mack likes pitcher Mayfield as Phillies seek to bolster infield right side and Connie Mack favors Les McCrabb from Williamsport. Ebbets Field hosts Flatbush Fusiliers versus Yankees with Red Ruffing starting. In Chicago the Cubs must sweep White Sox in three game city series after trailing 5 to win exhibition road games. Bill Lee and Bill Dietrich to start for Cubs and White Sox respectively.
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Cardinals and Browns Prepare City Series Opener
Back home a day early after cancelled road games the St Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Browns plan a cautious start before a city series clash. St Louis nominates Bill McGee Max Lanier and Bob Bowman to start with Lon Warneke and Curt Davis rested for the NL opener while Fred Haney names Johnny Whitehead Nate Andrews Vernon Kennedy Elden Auker Bob Harris and George Coffman to work in the series.
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Allen Eyes Comeback Test in Giants Indians Barnstorm
ALLEN MAY BE GOOD BLUEFIELD, W. Va. Johnny Allen has raised the Cleveland Indians hopes he will return to his 1936-'37 form. So far the once great righthander has gone no further than five innings, but he will get his real test at Cleveland Sunday when he attempts to go the route on the wind-up of the Giants Indians barnstorming series. Allen has insisted his arm is 400 percent stronger than at any time last year. It was Bob Feller vs. Cliff Melton here today.
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Senators Rally Past Bees For Eighth Straight Win
Washington’s baseball club, billed as lacking power, won a ninth straight game yesterday against Boston Bees. Manager Bucky Harris claims this is the best Washington team since the 1925 pennant winners, as the lineup delivered punch when it mattered.
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Flatbush Opening Brooklyn Dodgers Home Folks Bow To Stars
Dodgers heroes such as Joe Vosmik Roy Cu llenbine Pee Wee Reese Charlie Gilbert and Tex Carleton were scheduled to make their bows to the home folks at the opening in Flatbush.
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Joe Vosmik
Roy Cullénbine
Pee Wee Reese
Charlie Gilbert
Tex Carleton
Pirates Open Series With Cardinals Delayed By Rain
Manager Frankie Frisch said Pittsburgh will start Bob Klingler Max Butcher and Mace Brown in the opening series against St Louis and use Danny MacFayden in the inaugural at Pittsburgh after indoor workouts due to cold weather.
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Beams and Red Sox greet at welcome breakfast in Boston
Bees and Red Sox shared a welcome home breakfast in Boston before Bees began house hunting and the Red Sox boarded buses to Worcester for their annual engagement with Jack Berry's Holy Cross nine. Fritz Oster mueller, left in Sarasota to regain condition after influenza, expected to report to Manager Joe Cronin before nightfall.
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Jack Berry
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