Golf Greats Rally for War Effort at Masters Meet
Augusta GA April reports say PGA head Ea Dudley announced Roosevelt approved a wartime healthful recreation effort. PGA members pledged 2500 dollars to wartime relief, five times the 1940 total, with promoters to guarantee at least 500 dollars per event for designated agencies. Pros prepared for practice rounds at Augusta National April 9 to 12. Henry Pigard of Oklahoma City posted 66, Denny Shuie of Chicago 65, Byron Nelson seen as top bet, Ben Hogan carded 84 for nine holes before leaving. Defending champion Wood attempted the course but faltered.
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Medina Battling Baker at Frisco
Frank A. Medina of San Antonio now at Hamilton Field near San Francisco, member of the Hamilton Field boxing team, recently fought in a three-night A U boxing series in San Francisco losing a close decision. Medina, a private in the Air Corps, enlisted January 1 and attended Sidney Lanier High School and San Antonio Business College. He serves with the Quartermaster detachment and was selected for appointment to the bakers school at the Presidio, San Francisco, to apply his culinary skills.
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St Louis to Host National Women's Tennis Championship
In St Louis Missouri Carl Burst, chair of the AALA tennis committee, announced the 1942 national women's championship would be held in St Louis from June 1 to 21 at Riverside Country Club. Burst oversaw USTA selection amid wartime restrictions as officials revised arrangements.
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Fragmented wartime notice from Winston-Salem archive
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Winston-Salem and a grandstand seat amid war context. Reads like a damaged public notice or caption with unclear actions. No clear dates, names, or concrete events available to confirm.
Athletes in Uniform First for Frontline Roles in War
A Ky Hoh Considine reported note from New York on April 7 cites close sources saying athletes who received commissions or special ranks in the armed services will be among the first to be deployed as the war effort intensifies. The piece recalls how prominent sports figures served briefly in physical training and public speaking roles, with growing sentiment that battlefield duties will soon demand fewer noncombat duties from athletes in uniform. Also referenced are anecdotes about famous horses, boxing legends, and a fan letter urging a column on Charley Gehringer, with Benny Leonard highlighted as a celebrated boxing champion and Idol in sports history.
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Ring
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Fhe Licht
Fans Boos and Beards Shape Baseball's Postwar Scene
A sports column argues fans should boo players returning from military service only if warranted, noting players are cleared to play after service. It blends commentary on fan reaction with horse racing odds for the Kentucky Derby, listing horses and odds as of Derby May 2.
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Women’s Western Amateur Golf Tourney Moved to Chicago
The women’s western amateur championship has been shifted from San Antonio Country Club to Sunset Ridge in Chicago due to war caused transport issues. It will run August 10 through 13, with proceeds benefiting the Red Cross. San Antonio awaits a rescheduled 1942 event, per Mrs. Charles Schreiner Jr. and Western Golf Association leaders.
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Soldier Bud Ward Fires 68 in Spokane Victory
Cpl Marvin Bud Ward shot a four under par 68 to lead his team to a 2 and 1 win at Spokane. Ward, playing his first match since joining the away team in November, teamed with Neil Christian of Downriver. He plans to leave tomorrow for the 1942 Masters at Augusta.
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Ice Hockey Preview In Detroit Red Wings Versus Leafs Showdown
Detroit Red Wings arrive as fifth-place contenders for the National Wreckéw league playoff bid. They clash with the Toronto Maple Leafs in a tight best of seven series, following a strong season from both teams. Coaches stress focus and defense as the playoff race heats up.
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Amateur Ball Seeks Sunday Game on April 13 at Neutral Site
Amateur Ball Netmoyfe Quartermaster Molor Bayer seeks a baseball game for Sunday April 13 noting the peat diamond is not ready. Quartermasters search for an opposing team field and a bart. Interested managers contact Arey at phase 6578 and ask for Capt. Robert Morrison.
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Stanford Coach Palgalto Resigns Amid Replacement Talks
The Stanford coach Ernst Hrandaten steps back from duties after a long tenure from 1018 to 1032, serving as advisory coach since then. His successor follows North Thornton who resigned to pursue a position at Mountain View Giga School.
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Winn again race prexy
Mate Winn has been re elected for the twelfth time as head of the American Turf association which operates Churchill Downs and Douglas Park in Louisville Lincoln Fields in Chicago and Latonia back in Kentucky.
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Chicago
Latonia
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Golf ball shortage prompts rationing plans in Illinois
The Illinois section of the Professional Golfers Association warned that new golf balls will last only until about July 1 and a rationing system may be needed. Manufacturers said rebuilt balls will be the only new stock after midsummer, urging limits on sales and the burning of used balls to fuel reconditioning.
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Professions Golfers’ Association
Beverly Hills Tennis Tourney Bid Sparks Fee Confusion
Beverly Hills and other clubs bid for the fifty fifth Western tennis tournament last month and sent a $25 sanction fee. The Chicago club received a canceled check made out to the United States Lawn Tennis Association, while Beverly Hills awaits confirmation.
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Chicago
United States
Boxing in All Schools Advocated
SAN JOSE Calif April 7 The National Boxing Coaches association wants high schools and colleges to teach boxing to toughen youths. Dewitt Portal St San Jose State college secretary treasurer said the group offers services to mass boxing instruction programs. Military leaders recognize boxing as a physical training foundation for building a military machine and the association will provide guidance to help the program succeed as an educational activity with prestige equal to other institutional sports.
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Yale
Prelims At Stadium Change Delays City Meet Finals
The city prelims at Alamo Stadium were moved to 5 PM due to later class end times. Finals on Friday shift to 7:30 PM. District, regional, and state meets Louisiana follow with multiple events across Alamo Stadium, including boys and girls singles and doubles tennis.
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Hiram Walker’s DeLuxe Straight Bourbon Whiskey
A vivid ad touts Hiram Walker’s DeLuxe Straight Bourbon Whiskey as a prize bourbon, highlighting aging, aroma, flavor, and craft. It promotes 60 proof liquor from Hiram Walker & Sons Inc. in Peoria Illinois, noting its four-year aging and premium qualities.
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