Parker Seeks West Point After 200 Meter Triumph
Charley Parker of San Antonio, national senior 200 meter champion, travels to West Point for an eye examination seen as a step toward entering the United States Military Academy. Parker won the 200 in 21.3 seconds, with Conwell of New York University close behind in the trial. He also placed second in the senior 100 and faced strong competition from Eddie Conwell, Buddy Young, and others as he weighs his path to academy entrance amid media attention.
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Los Angeles
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Charley
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Erforth
August Exforth
Breckenridge High
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AAU Track Champs Improvised Names Mark New York Meet
At New Oak on June 1 champions were crowned in a chaotic field of improvised OCR names. The event featured mainstays from the University of Utah and New York A.C. with athletes listed across sprints, jumps, and throws. Several records appear in altered form, highlighting the challenge of deciphering the readable facts amid heavy garbling.
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Ertiay Erlahe
Army
Presque
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University of Utah
Willard Sith
San France
Earl Trudet
Pasadena
San Aval
Willian Taad
Gael
Cometius Warmerdam
U. & Navy
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A.C
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Elnore Hovis
Bhgen
Charles Park
Sam Honia
Texas
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Selon Barkan
Cann
Pratt
Martin Biles
Aoniy
Palais
Parker Misses Grand Mixup
Newspaper account of a chaotic 1,500 meter race at a national meet. Young Charley Packer of San Antonio pressed up, false starts and gun calls caused disqualification of six finalists. Budding stars from New Orleans to New York contested events, with Willan Land and Buddy Young among notable performers. The meet raised funds for infantile paralysis and featured several repeat champions.
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Aliine
Ty Wax
Charley Packer
San Antonio
Jack Layeli
Anong Lavelle
Lawrence DL Bendletto
New Orleans
Ward Haylent
Manhottam Kuh
Ac Alu
Buddy" Young
University of Uiinais
Nae Yoni Fundacion
Litto
Willan Land
Case Institute
New York Atlletic Club
Ensign Eugh Cannon
Henry Rever
Arky Erwis
Liewt
Corneliua Warmerdam
Earl Audet
Fred Sharaga
Prant Bernt
Martin Biles
Bill Hulse
America
Bob Kelley
Lilinais
Ciuc Bourland
J. G
Joe Mechuskey
Forest Elaw
Oklahoma A
Haw
Navy
Elmore Harris
Morgan State Junier
Shore A. C
Long
Pittsburgh Takes Waner Back After Dodgers Release
Pittsburgh Pirates president William Benewanger signs 26 year old outfielder Lloyd Waner who was released by the Brooklyn Dodgers. Waner played for Pittsburgh from 1927 to 1941 before stints with Boston Cincinnati and Philadelphia. He joins the Pirates soon for a 23 day stay. Veteran Johnny Cooney, outfielder tied to Brooklyn, was signed by New York.
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Moud Waner
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Pirates
Sears
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phillies
Donnny Cooney
Brooklyn
Poturdey
New York
Cubs Draw Largest Crowd Of Season At Wrigley
Chicago Cubs, in the NL cellar 16 1 2 games out, drew 40 222 fans Sunday at Wrigley for the series with Cincinnati. The first game ended in a loss, the second was called in the thirteenth inning with a 6 6 tie as attendance led the majors for the day.
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Philadelphia
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Cleveland
Grand Tolal
Texan athletes shine at AAU junior meet with several top finishes
National junior 110m champion Sal Erfurilic led a string of Texas results as Parker's Vetory claimed a schoolboy first in a sprint event. Edgar Guice placed fifth in hurdles, Burl Moore tied for sixth in the 400m, Bob Umstattd took third in the 1500m, Joe Owens finished third in the 110 hurdles, Tom Crane earned second in the 20 000 and third in the season race, with Texas performers excelling across events over the weekend.
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Anid
AAU
Wykott
Howard
Edgar Guice
Prulzie View College of Texas
Burl Moore
Lubbock
Bob Umstattd
Dallas
Southwest
Joe Owens
Tom Crane
Fort Sam Houston
Softball Tonight at San Pedro Park Lights Up Week's End Action
Softball Oheame from each division will be alfred city softball association fans at San Pedro park Monday night as the association winds week of play ending with the second deed of the season. Riches Bakery and 436th Quarter Master Hakary play at 8 pm in a Major B division Yeray. Alamo Jawelly meets Swit and company of the B Major A division in the night’s second encounter. Junior and senior recxes rearranged with Sun day School Athletic Association games at 8 pm at Puli Heights Methodist church. Three games Monday feature Woodlawn Christian vs Beacon THY Baptist in the senior game, Junian goes against Beacon Tul Presby, and Protestant Orphans Howe vs Woodlawn Methodist.
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Sunday School Athletic Association
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Mendes
Puli Heights Methodist Church
Woodlawn Christian
Beacon Thy Baptist
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Beacon Tul Presbyirnian
Laurel
Methodist
Howe
Woodlawn Methodist
Pancho Segura to Tour Army Camps Next Month
DETROIT June 19 Pancho Segura the national clay tennis champion will tour army camps next month meeting Billy T R ivert of England whom he defeated in the title match. Segura, from Coral Gables Fla, disclosed plans for the service tour after he captured the national intercollegiate crown. He heads to Cincinnati this week for the 3rd state meet where he will celebrate his 23rd birthday Thursday. Segura and Talbert, who rank third and fourth nationally, will play seven or eight matches at Midwest and Southern camps to be announced later. He recently defeated Talbert to end a five match losing streak to him. In doubles Segura teamed with Talbert to beat Hubert Manke and Hobart Wrobbel of Detroit 6-2 4-7 6-3. Segura also helped with other titles at the event despite a confused report of other results.
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jCoral
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Gamles
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Los Angeles
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Santa Monica
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Akar
Tah
War Workers win two more in close series finale
The War Workers edged the Rosita Miners 4-3 in the Sunday baseball doubleheader's opener, with Tony Carter delivering three hits and the tying and winning runs via an eighth inning double. In the second game, the Miners rallied late but the Workers held on for a 6-4 victory as Morales and Peraza starred. Over 2,000 fans attended the Sunday twin bill.
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Seave
RHE
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Oo Wer
Morales
Morene
Peraza
Rotamontes
Guerra
Recond Gente
Rosita
Morena
Esquivel
Remilng
Fourth Sunday Horse Racing Features at Sault Ste Marie
In a busy program at Sault Ste Marie, Tin Chatty beat Rive-F by a neck in the eleventh race, with other rated events led by Boy Friend over Little Red, Orphan Anna over Poor Hoy, and Sugar Doll over Black Label. Kingsville and Mebbronville owners plan to bring in top nags for upcoming weeks, with Shoddy possibly against top studs in July.
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Rive-F
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Poor Hoy
Sugar Doll
Black Label
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Studs
Weg
Sinton Ed Ray Dominates at Hartford Tennis Meet
In Hartford on June 19 Ed Ray from Sinton Texas ranked Musketlenny in junior tennis, defeating Henry Salaun of Wesleyan 6-1 6-1 5-0. Ray led as top seed in New England seniors, dropping only four games across the journey.
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Anglers Urged to Dig Up Reels for Army Centers
The Anglers Club urged coastal Texas anglers to donate spare fishing reels and rods for Army rehabilitation centers. Officers reported weak response, with reels dusty in attics and garages. President B Sasser said gifts aid camps for veterans, starting Port Aransas. Harvey Bowman will repair broken tackle at Bowman's Sporting Goods on Main Avenue.
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Nelson leads at Wykagyl in tight pro golf event
Byron Nelson, Toledo native Hyron Nelson, and other pros competed in a Red Cross open at Wykagyl. Nelson shot rounds of 59 and 61 to post a strong total, securing $14,341 overall for the year and moving into second on the money list behind Harold McSpaden. Craig Wood and Vic Grieral also posted solid scores as leaders’ ranks shifted.
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Harold Jug" MecSpaden
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White Plains
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Dayton
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Deal
N. J
Hyron Nelson
Toledo
Ohio
New Rochelle
Byron
Sam Hyd
Haroll McSpaden
M4nos
Byrd
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
Golfers to contest Atanal Grand Sweepstakes event
Brackenridge park hosts the Atanal Grand Sweepstakes with four golfers expected to play on July 15 1047 per Sunday's announce at Willow Springs. The format spans 26 holes each of the first two days and 36 holes on the final day. Monk Writ and Ed Patierwith led Sunday play with 82 while Rufus Grad deck Crew Furman and Joe Runy tied for third with net 72. Four players shot net 68 for first Sunday in Fort Mounts. Cole Jobo Co Woollang and Col A Mi Wilson with gross 66 4 tied for top gross scores, while Trent W de Narquis posted 81. Howard Jones scored 78 to win low gross over a field of 108 servicemen golfers. eight tied for second with various nets. Mississippi state amateur Tina Aaglaheens, Willora Wehrle, and Oklahoma’s Paro Bans Stilwater reached the final.
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Cole Jobo Co. Woollang
Col. A. Mi. Wilson
Eross
Cal
Trent
W. de Narquis
Howard Jones
Rrosa Konara
Badminton Tourney Caps Texas Association Meet
Waco led by Dr Lowell Tonalas dominated the Texas Badminton Association event concluding Saturday night in Waco. Galveston and San Antonio shared the remaining championships as finals produced wins for Dr Douglas and partner Jackin Smith in men’s and mixed doubles, with several players sidelined by injuries and retirements.
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Texas Badminton Assciation
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Indng Stewart
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Monaco Parks Powers Baltimore with Grand Slam Switch Hit
Baltimore Internationals seventh baseman Blas Monaco, a switch hitter, hit a bases loaded grand slam off Tom Avankes of Toronto. His previous two grand slams came when he batted left handed against right handers.
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Women golfers show strong field for Western Open qualifiers
In Chicago Park Ridge, 100 players began stroke play to reach 32 spots for the Western Open. Dorothy Germane and Babe Didrikson Zaharias led favorites as Patty Berg eyed a return to form. The field includes Catherine Fox Ann Casey Dorothy Kirby Mary Agnes Wall and Marjorie Row with Zaharias posting weekend practice scores and Berg contending on a rusty comeback.
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Philadelphia
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Breanfield
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Ann Casey
Macon City
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Atlanta
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Mary Agnes Wall
Menominee
Marjorie Row
Detroit
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Cadet Center Set for Drive On Army Title
The Cadet Center Warhawks prepared to challenge for the league lead as they tied Randolph for second with a 4-0 win behind Steve Oplesky. The Fliers swept Navisa Jors 14-4, while Brooksfield Guardian defeated San Marcos 3-0 to snap a five-game skid. Colosky Day highlighted by a daughter born Sunday and his 26th birthday, plus a big day at Randolph.
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San Marcos Triumph Over Brones Fiuld 3-0 in Showdown
San Marcos defeated Brones Fiuld 3 to 0 as Brooks and teammates delivered solid hitting. Pitching by Petersen and Borchers limited Brones Fiuld, while McNeill and Witte contributed on base, with errors affecting both sides in a tightly contested box score.
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Memphis Baseball Star Bonds War Bond for Fun Photo
In Memphis on a Sunday between games, first baseman Bones Sanders buys a war bond from a smiling WAC. The exchange ends with a joke about hitting a homer with the camera rolling, and Sanders is later seen delivering a grand slam drive as Memphis sweeps Knoxville 10 to 2 in both games.
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Brooke Boys Beat Giants In Predericksburg 5-2
Brooke General Hospital defeated Fredericksburg Giants 5-2 as King and Hlaerner each struck out six. Brooke schedules three games this week against Kelly Industrial soldiers at Fol Sam on Thursday, Kelly Base Detachment on Wednesday, and Camp Swift on Sunday. Batteries: King Humphrey Kinerner A Kinerner.
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