Steers Spuds Poised for Texas League Final
In a tight pennant race the Dallas Steers boosted by new pitchers Messenger and Hopkins hold a two game lead over the field. The Wichita Falls Spuds aim to reach the final as the season heads toward playoff contention in 1929 Texas League action.
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European capitals brace for anti war day disturbances
Across Europe authorities imposed strict measures to curb communist demonstrations marking the Soviet anti war day. Paris and Berlin mobilized troops and police while Sarajevo Zagreb and Budapest saw arrests and clashes as governments seized buildings and seized leaders amid warnings from Moscow.
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Major League Baseball Results and Standings Summary
Yesterday's MLB results show New York 16 over Chicago 2, Philadelphia sweeping Detroit 10–1, and Cleveland 6–0 over Boston. NL games include St. Louis 6 at Brooklyn 2, and Chicago 1 at Boston 7. Standings list New York leading with 60 wins, Philadelphia 72–26, and St. Louis 53–44. AL and NL races reflect tight jockeying with multiple teams in pursuit. Today’s matchups feature St. Louis at Washington, Detroit at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, and Cleveland at Boston.
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Texas champ Dennis Lavender heads to Pebble Beach match play
Abilene youth Dennis Lavender, 20, is listed as a Texas champion and entrant in the National Amateur Golf championship at Pebble Beach in September. He has won three major Texas titles in two years including the Texas municipal, West Texas Golf Association championship, and the state amateur title.
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Babe Ruth Sets New Fungo Distance Record
New York August 1 Babe Ruth breaks the fungo distance mark, driving a ball 447 feet against the White Sox to surpass Big Ed Walsh 412 foot record from 1912. Ruth solidifies his power as baseballs long distance fungo hitter.
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German Liner Bremen Sets Course for Home Port
The German liner Bremen left Cherbourg for Bremerhaven at 8 10 a m after arriving from Plymouth at 6 45 a m A Channel tempest delayed the crossing by nearly three hours Seaplane loaded with 20000 letters prepared to depart before the ship reaches home port.
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Dallas cafe manager robbed by unknown man
Oma Tipton, manager of a Dallas club cafe, reported an early morning robbery by an unidentified white man who forced the cook and her to stay still and took about $30 from the cash drawer before fleeing in a car.
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Plane Found Wrecked Near Sweetwater
An unidentified airplane was found wrecked in a cotton field six miles east of Sweetwater Texas. It was not learned whether the pilots or occupants were injured, and the plane was badly damaged. The report also notes Dublin expecting American tourist numbers to rise by 15 percent with steamship lines booking heavily now through September.
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Moody To Lead Houston Delegation To Ship Event
Governor Moody will head Houston's delegation to the cruiser Houston christening and launching ceremonies at Newport News on September 7. A telegram confirms acceptance and the Houston group will depart on a special train September 4. Also notes world telephone totals and a golden wedding in England.
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Industrial Austria boosts output of autos and bicycles
The article notes an Austrian industrial leader plans to continue expanding the production of automobiles and bicycles, signaling growth in the sector despite prior limits. It mentions key figures E Moore and R Moore with stats for runs doubles and triples, plus Martin and Barnabe among the players.
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