American Patricia Todd Disqualified From French Open Semis
Patricia Canning Todd, defending women's champion, was eliminated by forfeit after refusing a semi final on a side court at Roland Garros. Nelly Landry did not appear, forcing a default and paving a final against Shirley Fry. In men’s draw, Frank Parker advanced to face Jaroslav Drobny. Fry upset Doris Hart to reach the final.
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Paris
Patricia Canning Todd
la Jolla
Cal
Nelly, Landry
France
Ece
Roland Garos
Landry
French Lawn Tennis Association
Parker
Eric Sturgess
South Africa
Drobny
Budge Party
Los Angeles
Idahoans Vie In Gun Meet
Top trapshooters from the West gathered in Salt Lake City for the Utah State Trap tournament opening. The event runs through Monday with at least 150 shooters expected, featuring doubles on Saturday, 100 handicap rounds on Sunday, and 100 singles plus the Utah handicap title on the final day. Notables include Hugh Crossen, Barney Glavin of Twin Falls, Jack Johnson of Idaho Falls, Joe Cotant of Pocatello, and R. L. Pattie of Cut Bank Montana.
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Salt Lake City
Western America
Utah
Barney Glavin
Twin Falls
Ida
Jack Johnson
Idaho Falls
Joe Cotant
Pocatello
R. L. Pattie
Cut Bank
Mont
Tacoma Boxer Loses to Maxim
Joe Maxim of Cleveland defeated Tacoma boxer Ray Hawkins in a 10 round unanimous decision. Hawkins bled from the face from the second round as Maxim controlled the bout with steady lefts. In the semi final Charlie Johnson of Tacoma won by technical knockout over Billy Epps of San Francisco in the second round.
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Tacoma
Wash
Joe Maxim
Cleveland
Ray Hawkins
Maxim
Hawkins
Charlie Johnson
Billy Epps
San Francisco
Speedway Pre-Race Preparations At Indianapolis
Activity at the Indianapolis Speedway rose to a peak as a record number of cars prepared for the final days of the 32nd annual 500 mile race qualifications. More than a dozen non qualified cars tested on the 2 5 mile track and over 24 vehicles were slated for last minute prep for the 10 mile qualifying runs. Thirty cars passing the four lap test at about 115 mph or faster were eligible for today’s grind. Team owners were certain to make changes on current cars.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Speedway
Von Elm Leads California Open Golf Qualifiers
George Von Elm, once a national amateur champion, tops day one in California U S Open qualifying. He defeated Bobby Jones early to seize the lead as qualifiers enter the second day under the Los Angeles event.
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Los Angeles
George von Elm
California
U. S
Pip Koehler Earns Respect In Ogden Reds Circle
Profile of Pip Koehler manager of the Ogden Reds, praised for his leadership and fairness. He openly mentors rival players, helped arrange a trade to keep a spouse near Ogden, and earns praise from umpires, players, managers, and fans for his gentlemanly conduct and baseball knowledge.
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Ogden Reds
Cardinals
Pip Koehler
Reds
Ogden
Redbird
Koehler
Bill Brenzel
Ray Madieros
Pip
Ray
Madieros
Boise Pilots
Walt Lowe
Boise Nine
Horace
Pip” Koehler
McCammon Nine Rallies Past Preston 14-12
McCammon overcame an early 12-2 deficit to beat Preston 14-12 on Wednesday. Harold Green Calvin Whiting and Leo Bullock pitched for McCammon as they extended their schedule with a Monday game against Lava Hot Springs at 2 p.m. on the McCammon diamond.
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McCammon
Preston
Reton
Lava Hot Springs
Harold Green
Calvin Whiting
Leo Bullock
Thieves Hit Salem Cleaners Steal 200 Garments
In Salem Oregon thieves robbed a cleaning shop taking 200 articles valued at 2500 dollars. Police labeled the job Cleaners taken to cleaners. Owner E A Everett did not find it humorous.
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Salem
Ore
E. A. Everett
Stranahan Keeps U S Title Hopes Alive in British Am
Charles Stowe upset defending champion Willie Turnesa to reach the British Amateur final four. Frank Stranahan defeated D A R Martin 3 and 1 to reach the final, setting up a 36 hole title match between Stranahan and Stowe on Saturday after Stowe edged Lawrie 6 to 5. Mario Gonzalez fell to Stranahan earlier, and Turnesa had led late before Dim.
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Sandwich
Eng
Charles Stowe
Willie Turnesa
White Plains
N. Y
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
U. S
Turnesa
Stranahan
D. A R. Martin
Stowe
London
Mario Gonzalez
Brazil
Sam Roberts
Welch
Intermountain Golfers to Contest Open Qualifier
Thirteen golfers compete for a single 1948 National Open berth at Ft. Douglas in Salt Lake City. Twelve are Utah entrants with one from Montana. 36 holes determine the low scorer who advances. Participants include eight amateurs and five professionals, with managers listing pairings and hometowns.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Montana
Ft. Douglas
H. F. Russell
Bill Korns
John Geertsen
Dick Kramer
Ken Rogerson
Jerry Henderson
J. R. Robertson
Joe Bernoflo
Guy Owen
Richard Lundahl
Rogers Daugherty
T. D. Morris
Tee Branca
Owen
Cut Bank
Mont
Lundahl
Logan
Deportation Resented Irish Setters Reunite With Master
George and Daisy, two Irish setters, resisted a move from their home in Derry New Hampshire and journeyed 65 miles back to Cambridge to reunite with their owner John S. R. James.
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Cambridge, Mass
George
Daisy
Derry
N. H
John S. R. James
Cambridge
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