All Star Golfers Enter National Open at Canterbury
Cleveland June 6 The National Open at Canterbury golf club ushers in a strong field led by defending champion Byron Nelson and favorites Sam Snead and Ben Hogan. Canfield winds and Lake Erie breezes test 169 pros and amateurs on the 6,921 yard layout as players anticipate a grueling 72-hole battle over three days with expectations of a high winning score near 285 to 290.
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Houston
Texas
Craig Wood
Lawson Little
United States
Harry Cooper
Chicago
Dick Metz
Open brief round up from New York sports contest notes
Taisto Maki returns as freighter deck hand while hot putter decides the open. Lord Byron Neilson could repeat as golf favorite amid strong Cleveland ring siders backing Craig Wood. Babe Ruth to lecture at Ray Dean’s baseball academy earns 2250 for ten days in Chicago. Yanks position themselves better than two years ago. Tucson Cowboys post 61 runs in three wins 17-6 19-7 25-6 before a 13-1 loss. Guest Star Howard Roberts notes Dodgers labeled Brooklyn Post in press box. Former AL players on the Dodgers include managers, Walker, Vosmik, Wasdell, Hamlin, Tamulis, Wyatt, Kay, and Gallagher. Shaughnessy and aides study three years of Stanford plays as Yanks surge.
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Vito Tamulis
Whitlow Wyatt
Ernie Kay
Joe Gallagher
Maine claims firsts in discovery settlement and shipbuilding
The article notes that Maine was the first U S region to be discovered and settled, to hold religious worship, to build a defensive blockhouse, to erect a house, to construct a ship, and to have a chartered city. It also discusses the uncertain origin of the sweet potato, cited in the Chinese Encyclopedia of Agriculture predating Columbus.
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Senators Find A Rising Star In Walter Masterson Pitcher
The Washington Senators cheered as Walter Masterson, not yet 20, threw four hits in a 6-1 win over the Cleveland Indians. His earlier seven inning three-hitter against the Athletics plus two strong outings boosted his team’s mood and standings. Browns beat Red Sox 4-3 in 14. Schoolboy Rowe led Tigers 9-1. Yankees toppled White Sox 7-5. Reds beat Giants 7-2. Cubs edged Phillies 3-2 with Dallessandro driving all Chicago runs.
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Dom Dallessandro
Chicago
Council Meeting Set For Tonight At City Hall
The regular monthly city council meeting postponed from Tuesday will be held at 7 30 tonight in the council chamber at city hall.
Connie Mack Expects Pirates To Finish Third In Standings
Connie Mack insists he will not change his view and still predicts the team will finish third. Old George Pipgras, now a major league umpire, once an AL great, has a namesake mowing them down in Minnesota. The Brooklyn Eagles withdrew from the American Football Association and will anchor a new eastern pro loop. Terry has the Giants contending, seen as a red hot pennant threat.
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Benton C Watts Scores Ace On Oak Park Gleaming Green
On June 2 1939 Benton C Watts made an ace at Chicago Oak Park country club on the 13th green. A year later on June 2 1940 he repeated the feat at the same hole and course.
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Chicago
Oak Park Country Club
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Conn Wins Fight Joins Heavyweights in Detroit
In Detroit on June 6 Gus Lesnevich from Cliffside Park N J lost his bid to become light heavyweight champion after 15 rounds. Billy Conn, the champion, advised him not to feel bad and announced he will move to heavyweight. Conn expects a shot at Joe Louis but must develop more punching power, showing his best only in the final round.
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Yesterday's Results In American League Baseball
The Associated Press recaps yesterday's AL games with Chicago losing to New York seven to five, St Louis topping Boston four to three, Cleveland beating Washington one to six, Detroit defeating Philadelphia nine to one.
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National League Scores: Philadelphia 2 Chicago 3
In the National League results, Philadelphia fell to Chicago 2 to 3 while New York defeated Cincinnati 7 to nothing. Only games scheduled.
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Cincinnati
International League Scores Roundup Show Newark Tops Toronto
In a league night slate Newark defeated Toronto 2 to 0 as Montreal beat Baltimore 7 to 5 and Rochester rallied to a 5-5 tie with Jersey City 3 to 2. Buffalo won 4 to 0 and Syracuse fell 1 to 2.
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Scores from the American Association games
The standings list Minneapolis 7 Toledo 4 St Paul 2 Columbus 0 Milwaukee 17 Indianapolis 2 Kansas City 6 Louisville 0.
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Coast League Scores: San Diego Rally Tops San Francisco
In the Pacific Coast League results, San Diego defeated San Francisco 6 to 3, Hollywood downed Portland 2 to 0, Los Angeles routed Sacramento 10 to 0, and Oakland defeated Seattle 4 to 3.
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Southern Association League Scores Recap
Knoxville defeated Chattanooga 6 to 2 while Atlanta beat Nashville 3 to 2 and Birmingham topped Memphis 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Little Rock won 4 to 2 against New Orleans.
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Texas League Scores Reported with Mixed Results
In Texas League action Houston defeated Dallas 2 0 while San Antonio beat Tulsa 9 1 Shreveport won 7 5 against Oklahoma City and Fort Worth earned a 6 4 result Beaumont posted 4.
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Arizona Texas League results and scores briefcard
In the Arizona Texas League Bisbee 8 El Paso 9 with Tuscan 12. West Texas-New Mexico League Midland 5. Amarillo 9 Lubbock 7 Pampa 4 Clovis 3, Big Spring 8. Lamesa at Borger postponed due to rain.
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Paychek Retires After Ninth Round Knockout
Chicago June 6 John ny Paychek quits boxing after a tenth round knockout at the Coliseum last night. The decision ends a ring career marked by a dramatic knockout loss in a recent bout.
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Johnny Paychek
20 30 Club Holds Business Session
The 20 30 Club held its weekly dinner business session last night with discussion centered on the Coronado Cuarto Centennial decoration campaign, a joint effort with the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Dick Blackmar presided as president, with reports on Charter Night and Tuesday night’s dance.
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Dick Blackmar
Itthus Allen Emerges From Golden Gloves Era
Itthus Allen a 19 year old heavyweight from Chicago is described as a novice just a year out of Golden Gloves amateur competition.
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Ittus Allen
Chicago
Roswell Auto Co Urges Boys To Join Good Drivers League
Roswell Auto Co promotes Ford Good Drivers League for high school age boys 14 to 19 with no fees. Enrollment is free via Ford dealers. The league offers a national contest with over 30,000 in prizes including 96 trips to the New York World's Fair and 48 university scholarships up to 5090.
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Mr. Cotton
United States
Cotton
Guaranteed tubes for road hazards with National Tire
Roswell Auto Co offers Guaranteed Tubes nationwide under National Tire policy. Any dealer will adjust claims promptly. Record Want-Aads Get Results.
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Weather Near Rocky Mountains Shows General Showers
The system has brought showers from the central and northern Rockies to the Mississippi River with scattered rain in eastern New Mexico and western Texas. Temperatures remain cooler in mountains while plains and Mississippi valley stay warm. Forecast calls for generally fair weather in 36 hours with potential afternoon or evening showers. Roswell travel outlook favors fair to mostly fair conditions east to the 100th meridian, with rain possible in eastern Texas and Oklahoma. Cleve Hallenbeck.
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