Byrd Leads War Bond Golf Tourney in Philadelphia
Sammy Byrd former major leaguer and Detroit’s Plum Hollow pro led the opening day of the 17500 war bond golf tournament in Philadelphia with a 66 five under par. Three thousand spectators watched Byrd birdie six holes in the last nine to surge ahead as dark horse Bob Hamilton clipped three strokes to sit two back. Bud Lewis and Harold McLendon trailed, while Craig Wood matched par with 70. Several notables including Gene Sarazen Tony Ponna and Johnny Bulla chased the leaders in a crowded field of 126 players.
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Ghezai and Wood-Witl Lead New Golf Carnival Plans
The text states Ghezai and Craig Wood-Witl anchor at home plate during a centrefield pins setup for a charity golf carnival at Polo Grounds. Lawrence, aged 17, is cited as part of the Fifth Wan Robinson committee chairing the event.
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Boston Track Riot Clouds 60 Day Meet
A disorderly crowd at Suf folk Downs in Boston sparked by a disputed finish halted the eighth race for 32 minutes. About 200 fans stormed the track after Oak Treearm's Day park winner Seven Hills, as jockeys protested a foul claim by Rocgo Sisly, leading to four arrests and police redeployments.
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Jury Rules Racetrack Must Pay
In New York on June 9 a Bronx court upheld Harold Hotberg’s claim that he bet $100 on a horse named Charlene but was given a ticket for Profile by a mutuel clerk. Charlene won, and a jury awarded Hotberg the amount he would have won. the Westchester Racing Association, which runs the track, said it would appeal.
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Managers vs Davis in Star Wrestling Card at Municipal
San Antonio wrestling fans expect top honors as Bobby manager faces Sterling Dizzy Davis next Thursday at the Municipal Auditorium. Promoter Dorothy Livengood says matches move to 8 30 pm due to venue unavailability. Referee Charlie Schwartz returns with a lineup including Karl Davis versus Frank Brown and Jack Kennedy versus Roy Graham.
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Smith and Gober Clash in Tri-State Senior Final
AMARILLO Texas June 9 The tenth final Tri-State senior bolt tournament moves into the championship round with top contenders Harrison Smuth of Oklahoma City and Red Gober of Austin facing off for the title. Smith the defending champion defeated Charley Malone Hobart Oklahoma in the second round and Gober reached the final by eliminating Roscoe Fierce Clovis New Mexico.
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Eleven Hurlers in Severeld Camp Rosters Unveiled
Boston Red Sox tryouts at Pillman Sullivan park list 11 pitchers and 15 outfielders among participants. with sessions running daily through Sunday. Notable names span San Antonio Houston and nearby towns, including Dietz Wilfred and Bud Jordan among outfielders and Kremer Foulkes Munier and Dietz among infielders.
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Fastener League Scores Report
In the latest Fastern League results Whites Barre defeated Bariford 7 to 2 while Albany posted an 8 to 40 win? over Scranton 24 and Finghampton led 16 with Williamsworth, Utica and Elimiza also noted in the standings.
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Reversal Saves Longson's Title
In YOHOMO on June 3 referee Emi Powers reversed a world championship wrestling match decision. Bill Longson was declared winner over Bill Watson after Watson previously held the title following 31 minutes. The reversal occurred when Longson’s foot tangled between the ropes as Watson rose.
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Whipper" Watson
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Span-Ams Meet to Form New Schedule
Officials of the Span-Ams Tongue meet at 8 30 p m Friday at the City Y M C A to work out a new schedule for the second and third rounds after Normoyle Test Fleet nine withdrew. Normoyle, an Install of six RaAmMeS, announced its withdrawal Thursday leaving six teams in the circuit.
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Fight Results of Uny Assorted reese in Buffalo and New London
Boxing results list several bouts across cities including Buffalo New London New York Portland and Boston The card features Johnny Green outpointing Jerry Yorelio Johnny Clark stopping Diana Deathpain Vic Dellicart knocking out Eddie Rossi and Verne Patterson defeating Benny Williams Other results include Ralph Waitt outpointing Johnny Cool and Frankie Rose beating Jahr Dutwilts in a multi city format with several knockouts and decisions documented for local observers.
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Dodgers Buy Shortstop Eddie Nikks From Trenton
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the purchase of 7-year-old Eddie Nikks, a shortstop from Trenton of the Interstate league. He becomes the second shortstop on the roster in two days, following Eddie Stanky who arrived from the Chicago Cubs in a trade for pitcher Bob Chipman.
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