Chicago backs plan to raise athletic scholarship fund
Dr Lawrence A Kimpton chancellor of the University of Chicago endorses a plan to raise an athletic scholarship fund as the first step in restoring the Maroons intercollegiate program. Frank Whiting notes the aim to recruit 1250 C men as fundraisers to attract students, with funds aiding needy undergraduates. Big Ten commissioner L Tug Wilson approves. Dom DiMaggio, former Red Sox center fielder, now heads a rubber firm in Lawrence Massachusetts.
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Tug) Wilson
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Douglas Takes 1 Stroke Lead in Western Open
Dave Douglas of Grossinger New York shot 35 33 68 to lead the Western Open after the first round as wind and rain challenged players. Jackie Burke Jr Pete Fleming and Bob Duden Jr tied for runners up at 69 with several others under par.
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Golfers Challenge Hogan On National Golf Day
Ben Hogan delays Baltusrol test amid illness but 150 000 amateur players nationwide will pair rounds against his score on National Golf Day. Life Magazine and PGA sponsor the event with proceeds to USO and U S Golf Fund. medals awarded to beat Hogan.
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Walsh Returns to Aid Ex-Teammate at Notre Dame
Notre Dame center Bill Walsh, a five year NFL starter with the Pittsburgh Pirates, returns to his alma mater to help former teammate and new head coach Terry Brennan with line assignments for the 1945 48 squads.
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Wes Santee Aims At U S Mile Record In California
Wes Santee of Kansas faces Roger Bannister's 3 59.4 mile record at Ramsaur Field in Compton California. The meet features Parry O'Brien Bob Richards Mal Whitfield George Rhoden Fortune Gordien and Horace Ashenfelter with rivals including Ingvar Ericsson. Santee recent best 4 01 3 and seeks fast pace aided by Russ Bonham and Marty Montgomery aiming for sub 2 00 for 880 yards.
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Sweden
Ingvar Ericsson
Russ Bonham
Whittier College
Southern California
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Illinois All American halfback shifts to study
J. C. Caroline, Illinois' All American halfback, has been hitting the books rather than the line since last fall. He was out for a minor spring scrimmage, did some place kicking practice, and his first toe poke sailed between the goal posts for an extra point.
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Major League Leaders Slotted by Batting and Pitching
Avila leads with a .383 batting average for Cleveland while Rosen hits .353. Minoso of Chicago has 42 runs, Avila 39. Rosen drives in 49 with Minoso at 46. Avila collects 67 hits, tied with Fox and Busby for second with 60. Rosen has 13 homers. Branca, Morgan, and Stone each post 3-0 pitching records.
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St. Louis Stars Lead NL Batting and Runs Leaders
Jablonski posts .379 while Musial hits .377 for St. Louis as team stars top NL batting. Musial leads runs with 46 to Moon 44, and RBIs at 55 for Musial with Jablonski 46. Sauer and Mays homer 16. Raschi 5 0 leads NL pitching, Podres 5 1.
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Chicago
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New York
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Brooklyn
U S Open Qualifying Rounds Begin Monday
A field of 106 players including 34 from outside Chicago will compete for seven sectional qualifying spots in the U S Open Monday. Wisconsin and Indiana entrants join the field as sectional contenders seek advancement.
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Chicago event at Twin Orchard hosts 106 players field
Illinois hosted a 36 hole golf trials at Twin Orchard Country Club in Chicago. The field of 106 includes 74 pros and 32 amateurs. Catcher Carl Sawatski of the Chicago White Sox, formerly with the Cubs, was acquired on waivers last December.
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