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Panama City Pilot

Location

Panama City, Florida, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1940

Page

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Golf Open pairings set by USGA for Cleveland event

The USGA announced first two rounds pairings for the National Open in Cleveland next Thursday and Friday. Defending champ Byron Nelson is grouped with reigning champ Martin Pose and Horton Smith, with other notable threesomes including Gene Sarazen Craig Wood and Dick Metz. The low 60 and ties advance to the final 36 holes, with top groups to re-pair after 36 holes.

United States Association Cleveland Byron Nelgon USGA Martin Pose Horton Smith Gene Sarazen Craig Wood Dick Metz Paul Runyan Harold Mé¢Spaden Frank Strafaci Sam Shead Harry Cooper Waldo Crowder Bobby Cruickshank Jimmy Hines Albert E. Campbell Lawson Little Ed Dudley Tony Manero Jimmy Demaret Aurelio Castanon al Espinosa Ralph Guldahl Jim Ferrier Frank Walsh Walter

Great Heroes Memorialized in Baseball Highlights

Two of baseballs great heroes were memorialized as Carl Hubbell of the Giants pitched a one hitter at Ebbets Field before 34,548 fans, while Ted Ruf his two-hitter at Yankee Stadium blanked the Red Sox 4-0 before 82,437. Hubbell won 7-0, pushing the Dodgers from the NL lead. the Giants later won 12-5 in 12 innings. Ruf led a 4-0 win as the Yankees extended their lead. Other note: Reds beat the Phillies 4-2 in 12 innings. Indians edged White Sox 3-1. Tigers won 2-1.

Judson Bailey Associated Press Sports Carl Hubbell New York ‘Giants Brooklyn Ebbets Field Leghc South Jaw Johnny Hudson Dadar Dodger Hubbell Dodgers Preesburgh Giants Hooklyn Flatbush Uffing Yankees Red Sox Croain Homer Thas Matledhever Theean Pieube Tost Pail Harry *Sraft Reds Johnny Rizzo

League Leaders In American and National Leagues

The Associated Press lists top players. American League Batting Finney Boston .396 and Radcliff St Louis .393 lead in hits with Radcliffe 57. Foxx and Trosky lead homers with 11. National League Batting Danning New York .382 and Leiber Chicago 49 hits. Danning 34 RBIs and Leiber 32.

Associated Press Finney Boston Radcliff St. Louis Case Washington Moses Philadelphia Foxx Trosky Cleveland Radcliffe Cramer Mack Boudreau Danning New York Walker Brooklyn Mize Herce Frey Cincinna Rune Leiber Chicago

Shaw Again Is Winner In 500 Mile Car Race

Indianapolis winner Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis captured his third Indianapolis 500 triumph finishing just ahead of Rex Mays after rain halted the race at 375 miles. Shaw led from 260 miles, with Mays pushing to the finish as officials decide if the full 500 miles were completed. Three crashes occurred but no fatalities occurred.

Charles Dunkley Indianapolis Wilbur Shaw Indianapolis Motor Speedway Shawn Louis Meyer Huntington Park Calif Rex Mays Glendale Shaw Mays Speedway Bill Goats Shelbyville Ind

Kayak II insured after Pimlico setback

Charley Howard's Kayak II carries a $125000 policy as insurance vets rush to the horse's Pimlico bedside after a feed-off. Archie Henderson of North Carolina U leads the tennis circuit with three straight titles and a set against Don Budge. Wade uses another coach’s drills in Spring practice, altering Duke’s offensive approach.

Eddie Brietz New York Charley Howard Pimlico Archie Henderson North Carolina U Don Budge Wade Pennsylvania George Munger Duke

Trade notes show Cullenbine value drop and contract twists

Detroit News reports Roy Cullenbine's value fell from 25000 to 7500 in four months with Brooklyn. Burgess Whitehead receives a parity deal for 1938 performance with the Giants. Luis Gutierrez runs a Havana stable with 250 fighters. Rogers Hornsby remains active in semi pro games.

Sam Greene Detroit News Roy Cullenbine Brooklyn Gullenbine Burgess Whitehead Giants Luis Gutierrez Kid Chocolate Havana Rogers Hornsby

Fathers Day Prizes at Evangeline League Event

The Operous club of the Evangeline league in Louisiana will celebrate Father's Day with prizes for the oldest and youngest father and the largest family. Separately, confusion over player Wright from San Quentin or Folsom prison sparked fan talk as his team faced a crucial game.

Put Pit” Wright San Quentin Put Folsom Prison The Folsom Rooters Dad Evangeline League

Tigers Beat Team 16 6 in Rowe Victory

Tigers secure Rowe's third win with key players out as Washington Senators trail early. unclear notes mention Feat seven and Bang leading to a halted tale amid base action and Highted play.

Greenberg Tigers Rowe Washington Senators

Stars Among Giants Yankees Indians and More Baseball Action

Yesterday's box scores note Carl Hubbell and Frank Demaree leading the Giants in a one hit shutout and a 12th inning three run homer by Demaree. Red Ruffing and Herb Hash starred for the Yankees. Hash won the second game after Ruffing shut Boston. Hank Greenberg and Rudy York powered the Tigers with a 2-1 first game win. York drove in the tying run with Greenberg scoring on York's double. Al Smith and Al Milnar delivered strong pitching for the Indians in a two game sweep of the White Sox. Frank Hayes and Walter Masterson provided late breakthroughs for the Athletics and Senators respectively. Derringer and Rizzo contributed in the Cubs win chase. Higbe and Sullivan shined for the Phillies and Bees, with Miller homering in the win.

Phils-Bees Lefty al Smith al Milway Sox Tom Bridges Schoolboy Rowe Detroit Tigers Bridges Browns Hank Greenberg Rudy York Associated Press Carl Hubbell Frank Demaree Giants Red Ruffing Yankees Herb Hash Red Sox Boston Hash Tigers Greenberg York al Milnar Indians White Sox Smith Milnar Frank Hayes Athletics Walter Masterson Senators A’s Paul Derringer John Rizzo

Fliers Now In Runner-Up Spot In Mobile League

In a rain interrupted schedule the Pensacola Fliers surged to second place in the Southeastern league behind the Jackson Senators. They won 7 to 4 at Meridian as Shippers idle, while Montgomery beat Selma 2 to 1 in 13 innings and Cloverleafs fell to Gadsden 8 to 7. Upcoming games feature Anniston at Montgomery and Pensacola at Meridian.

Montgomery Mobile Shippers Jackson Senators Wally Dashiell Pensacola Fliers Senators Bears Meridian Dashiell Selma Anniston Ams Rams Gadsden Anniston Jackson Pensacola Southeastern Jackson

Yesterday's Baseball Results By Regional Association

Daily scores from the American Association Southern Atlantic Florida State Southern Georgia Florida Alabama Southeastern and related leagues. Notable tallies include Minneapolis 13 and St Paul 10 and Indianapolis 6 Louisville 0 in games reported. several ties called due to rain or end of innings. Columbus and Toledo tied 6-6 after eighth, and Montgomery 2 Anniston 1 went 13 innings.

Associated Press American Association Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo

Ott the clutch hitter marches toward league records

Mel Ott, Giants outfielder, is feared for his eye and power. He broke Max Carey’s walks record with 1136 and aims to surpass Hornsby in RBIs. At 31, Ott has 4–5 seasons left, with over 1500 walks anticipated and a .315 lifetime average. He already holds 16 lifetime marks and remains a dominant slugger.

New York Melvin Thomas Ott Ott Max Carey Mel John McGraw McGraw Babe Ruth Rogers Hornsby

Hometown Heroine Grahm Graduates Lone Arizona School

Lola Mae Grahm led a unique commencement at a Texas canyon school as the only graduate seen by Dra goon's entire population of 75. The event highlighted local pride and the single student achievement.

Dragoon Ariz Texas Canyon School Lola Mae Grahm

Curfew Halts Power House Softball Game

At 10 o clock the Power House led Maintenance 9 to 1 in the B A A league but a curfew halted play and the game was called. The Office at 8 p m will meet the Pulp Millers in the final game of the weeks schedule at Millville Park.

Power House Ap Oaignt Werr Millville Park

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