Boxing, Soccer, Golf Notes From May Roundup
Sports roundup highlights casual notes from boxing and baseball figures in New York. Mentions include Buddy Hassett and Joe Louis milestones, Yankee farm system chatter, PGA course changes at Seaview, and barefoot training sparks amid wartime gas rationing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Joe Louis
Philadelphia Americans
Lefty Mervine
Walt Patukula
Tom McCready
Seaview Country Club
Pines
Spotlight on Local Health Center Bowing Contests
The second annual Dr. Allen Pwank orne health center handicap and the health center ladies five game tournament will be held on May 19 and May 22. Open to Health Center Alleys league players. Ken Lineburg top scratch mark 120 in League C. Dr Hawthorne a national duckpin promoter. Entry fees are 2 and 1.50 dollars. Past winners include Dr Hawthorne, Pete Clem, Charles Bish, Ruby Schneider, Helen Berry, Dorothy Allen, and Dot Rice. Entries are now being accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Pwankorne
Health Center
Kenny Lineburg
DR. Hawthorne
Pete Clem
Charles Bish
Lions
National
Duckpin Congress
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Alma Renner
Ruby Schneider
Helen Berry
Dorothy Allen
Dot Rice
Yesterday's Stars: Two-Hit Shutout and Multi Hit Performances
Curt Davis pitched a two hit shutout for the Dodgers over the Reds. Jim Tobin matched five hits and homers as the Braves defeated the Cubs. Haynes and Hoag paced the White Sox in a win over the Red Sox, with Haynes key relief and Hoag driving in the winning run in the tenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Curt Davis
Dodgers
Reds
Jim Tobin
Braves
Cubs
Joe Haynes
Myril Hoag
White Sox
Haynes
Jimmie Foxx
Hoag
Red Sox
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Senators
Chubby Dean
Indians
Leu Warneke
Cardinals
Phils
Max Butcher
Johnny Barrett
Pirates
Butcher
Barrett
Giants
Bob Johnson
Buddy Blair
Athletics
Browns
Louis And Pastor May Box Again
Promoter Mike Jacobs seeks army approval in Washington for a third fight between heavyweight champion Louis and Pastor Louis. If permitted the bout could be held in New York or Chicago late next month with proceeds benefiting Army Emergency Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mike Jacobs
Army
Washington
Joe
Privateer Army Va’ Louis
Chicago
Army Emergency Relief
New Hagerstown Semi-Pro Team Opens Park Season
The Hagerstown club faces Park Circle Athletic Club in a season opener at Park Circle's home field. Wick Hays manages and Hal Cheney coaches the squad hailed as the Hub City’s strongest semi pro nine. Park Circle brings five ex Interstate League stars and will use the Hagerstown Owls diamond for home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Circle Athletic Club
Hagerstown
Wick Hays
Hal Cheney
Park Circle
Hagerstown Owls
Stephens City Town
Russell Potts
Park Nine
Jack Smith Shines in Naval Training Wrestling Match
Jack Smith, apprentice seaman at the U S Naval Training Station Newport Rhode Island, won the light heavyweight wrestling event for Company 808. He pinned a Company 710 opponent after six minutes. Smith is the son of Mrs Robert Smith of the Middle Road and enlisted in the U S Naval Reserve months ago. Ward Snyder, who enlisted with Smith, is recuperating after a major operation at the Newport Naval Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
U. S. Naval Training Station
Newport
R. I
Smith
Handley
Co. 808
Co. 710
Robert Smith
Middle Road
U. S. Naval Reserve
Ward Snyder
Snyder
Naval Hospital
Free French Fliers See Familiar Old Home Places
London May 14 Free French fliers with the RAF report raids on their old hometowns reveal personal ties. One says he is the principal shareholder in a factory he helped smash, another recalls flying over his kitchen garden, and a third spots apple trees and a mother waving in Normandy during reconnaissance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
RAF
Paratlum
Normandy
Fighting planes need turf grass for airfield efficiency
Washington May 14. High powered fighting planes require good turf as much as horses and cows. The Senate Appropriations committee added 50 000 to the farm bill for turf grass investigations after Nye andHolman argued dust on a military airfield raised engine wear and overhaul costs, reducing airplane motor efficiency by about 90 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Nye
Holman
Army Field
Admirals May Face Pressure After Coral Sea Claims
Washington observers say Tokyo’s declared Coral Sea victory may push Japanese admirals toward a large scale attack to regain momentum. They note Japan’s fleet strength remains, and fear losing face could drive another foray to threaten Australia and supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tokyo
Coral Sea
Yamamoto
Australia
United States
Help the Boys Keep In Touch With Home While Training
The Star urges supporters to send letters to trainees to boost morale as they prepare. Messages kept short, positive, and timely to lift spirits during intensive drills.
Fights Last Night Showcase in Hot Springs and Long Beach
In Hot Springs Jack Byrd from Blytheville Ark outpointed Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas over ten rounds. Cincinnati-Kid Tunero defeated Charlee 162 to 173 with a split decision in Cincinnati. Long Beach saw Jack Chase from Los Angeles outpoint Jorge Morelia of Mexico City over six rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hot Springs
Jack Byrd
Blytheville
Ark
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Cincinnati
Kid Tunero
Charlee
Clee E Charles
Long Beach
Jack Chase
Los Angeles
Jorge Morelia
Mexico City
Glaize Brothers Win League B Title Roll-off
Glaize Brothers beat Fries Grocery by 27 pins to capture the 1942 League B duckpin title. A season wrap by statistician Harry Hottel lists top scores, averages, and box scores for the roll-off match and leading teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaize
Fries Grocery
Harry Hottel
Hottel
Bell Clothes
Geist
Goodyear
Lichliter
Valley Service
Clevenger
Webber
Dellinger
Studebaker
Glaize Bro
Valey Service
Luttrell
Carper
Bell
Newcome
Anderson
Manuel
Glaize Bros
Keller
Southard
Billmyer
Pugn
Glenn
Fries Gros
Fries
Foreman
Clark
Checks Written For Bowling Winners
American Bowling Congress officials began writing checks for 9 459 money winners in the 1942 bowling classic. A complete awards list totaling 253 895 dollars, from 5 to 1 500, will be announced in a week and checks mailed soon after. Many winners delay cashing vouchers to share the news with friends. The 72 day tournament ended quietly as top contestants were finally displaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
American Bowling Congress
Robbie Robinson Weds Army Air Corps Officer
Francis M. Robbie Robinson, known as General Hugh Johnsons aide during the NRA era, married Col. James Bryan Newman Jr in Martinsburg West Virginia on December 27. The bride served as Johnsons secretary and helped with his syndicated newspaper columns. Johnson died on the fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Francis M
Robbie”) Robinson
Hugh Johnson
Army Air Corps
James Bryan Newman
Martinsburg
W. Va
N. R.A
Newman
Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Brown
Bill
Yanks
Buddy Hasset
Bronx
Buddy
Hassett
Yankee Stadium
Art Edson
Oklahoma City Times
Norman
Earl
Sand Burr) Riggs
Bethany
Villanova College
Cliff Crouquette
Doc Jacobs
Gerald “Goat
Tulane U
Philipines
Tulsa
Denver Bichebeek
Pennsylvania Gas
Sunbury
Northumberland
Pingley & Carper ‘Sa
Piccadilly St
Bell Waster
Louis and
Pastor May Box Again
By John M. Hightower
Harles Town
EWT
Charles Town Jockey Club, Inc
Charles Town, W. Va
Stephano Brothers
Phila
Robbie’ Robinson
Shopsian Centre
N. Léudoun
Cannon Towels
Woodstock
Bonaire
Hanes
Bos
Better Values
Dept Store
N. Loudoun St
Theo
Seersuckers
Batistes
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