Athletics Beat White Sox to Extend Lead in AL
Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Chicago White Sox 3 to 2 to widen the American League lead to three games as Cleveland beat Washington. Bob Weiland held the A's to four hits through eight innings but gave up two hits and a walk in the ninth for the tying and winning runs. Walberg started for Philadelphia, with Quinn finishing.
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Indians Take One From Senl
Cleveland top Washington 5 4 as Morgan and Cronin pace the offense. Marberry suffers loss for Senators while Loepp and Myers contribute for the Indians in a tightly fought American League contest.
New York Boxing Show Postponed Main Bout
Rainforced postponement tonight of Dexter Park's boxing show in New York. Maxie Rosenbloom the Harlem light heavyweight was to meet Georgie Smith of Newark in the feature bout.
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Giants Have Great Infield By Frank Getty
The New York Giants boast a strong infield defense with Terry Cruz Jackson and Lindstrom, shaping up as a pennant contender in the 1920s season amid the era of the lively ball. Highie Cruz anchors the keystone with Jackson, while Mel Ott covers right field and Critz patrols first.
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Detroit Beats Boston Behind Berry Homers and Alexander Power
Detroit wins as Berry hits a home run and Alexander adds three base hits. Johnson and Berry contribute two base hits and a homer while McManus, Berry, and Webb game details note left on base totals 11 for Detroit and 5 for Boston. Wyatt allows nine hits in 6 28 innings with seven walks, Hogsett and Gaston also see action. Wyatt charged with the loss.
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Yankees Defeat Browns 8 to 5 Behind Ruffing’s Win
The New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Browns 8 to 5 as Ruffing earned the win. Chad Kimsey held the Yanks to five hits in the last six innings, but New York plated seven runs in the first three frames led by solid hitting from Lazzeri Gehrig and Ruth.
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Hoovercrats Vote Right Debate Over Moody Rule
Anti prohibitionists debated whether county Democratic groups may bar Hoovercrats from voting for Morris Sheppard under a 15 year old election law. Gov Moody argued the statute allows denial for US senator ballots if foes failed to back party nominees two years prior. Love decision limits such denial for state offices. The State Democratic Executive Committee cannot override the statute and invited Hoovercrats back into primaries.
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Heavyweight Show Draws $40 000 Ticket Surge at Garden
Box offices at Madison Square Garden reported $40 000 in ticket sales for Jack Sharkey vs Max Schmeling fifteen round title bout at Yankee Stadium Thursday night. Promoters expect over $700 000 gross with tickets priced at 2 5 13 and 25 dollars plus tax. Schmeling trains in Endicott while Sharkey travels from Orangeburg and the weighing in is set for 2 pm Thursday.
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Hafey Leaves Cardinals as Eyes Fail in Key Outfield Loss
St Louis manager Gabby Street faces new trouble as outfielder Chick Hafey departs for treatment after glasses fail to correct poor vision. Hafey cannot clearly see with one eye, the other is below normal, leaving George Watkins to likely step in as replacements, with Frisch Gelbert and Orsath injured.
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UT campus growth and Amarillo paving plans noted
Capitol notes report UT students and alumni funded a grand campus expansion including a stadium and an Union building while dormitories for women are funded by church groups and endowments. Amarillo seeks state OK to complete street paving linking to the Canyon highway as officials question timing and approvals. Also listed are several Texas political figures visiting the capitol.
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Red and White to Meet Santa Fe Nine in City League
The Red and White Stores nine faces Santa Fe in City League play aiming to escape cellar position. The game starts at 6 on the twilight loop diamond at East Third near the Continental Oil plant. Red & White has one win and three losses. Santa Fe is winless.
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Political chatter and tax talk in Texas race hints
Alfred Petsch travels from Fredericksburg to Houston and back to Austin to discuss politics. Gov Moody remains silent about his Sunday race while Charles McCombs outlines plans to defeat his opponent. Jack Keller runs unopposed this year. Mrs Jane McCallum notes the state department faces a heavy extra task collecting new franchise tax reports due to mid year rate changes.
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Hurley Supports West Point Sports Policy
Secretary Hurley, citing Major General Dram’s preliminary report, defended West Point sports and denied charges of athlete subsidies and improper scouting. He reaffirmed the army’s three year eligibility rule and adherence to Carnegie Institute amateur rules.
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Dallas Steers Offer Texas League Contract to Grover Alexander
Grover Cleveland Alexander, veteran major league pitcher, received a contract offer from the Dallas Steers of the Texas league after expressing interest in playing a couple of years in the minors. The offer followed his recent release by the Philadelphia Nationals.
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Law Graduates Licenses Rise With Summer Bar Admission
Examinations this week lead to fifty more university law graduates gaining licenses, increasing the number of new lawyers entering practice this summer.
Tax report on refunds and Weinert's return to legislature
Firms must report whether they pay further tax or receive refunds credited to next year. The capitol shows keen interest in F GC Weinert agreeing to serve again after senate service and leadership of three state departments including state department markets and warehouse and a state tax commissioner post. Hundreds of candidates will take bar.
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Old Davis Cup Rivals Fight Way Into Lead
Two Davis Cup rivals United States Japan and Australia reached the semi finals as Europe’s teams played yesterday. Australia beat England four to one at Eastbourne with Hopman and Crawford winning. In Barcelona Japan defeated Britain four singles, Harada and Ohta winning to advance. Italy beat Australia and Czechoslovakia beat Holland in other quarterfinals. The survivor faces the U.S. expeditionary force to challenge France.
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Mascot Makes First Plane Ride at Cortland Airport
A 16 year old Negro boy Thomas Jefferson Washington rode as mascot on Lieutenant Harold R. Mull’s plane during the Cortland airport dedication. He flew from Birmingham Alabama and endured a tailspin but hoped for more air experiences.
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