Olympic Track Action Rests on 400 Meter Win by Barbuti
Ray Barbuti former Syracuse star won the 400 meter final at the Olympics in 47.8 seconds to give the United States its first track victory. Finland dominated distance events with Ritola and Nurmi finishing 1 2 in the 5000 meters and 500 meters outcome influenced by coaches. The standings after the 400 and 5000 meter events show United States 142, Finland 37, Germany 34, Canada 33, with Scholz’ earlier tie decision affecting point totals.
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Olympics News In Brief From AP
Today's program features the 400 meter run semi finals and final, the 5,000 meter final, and the decathlon events including the 100 meter flat broad jump high jump shot put and 400 meter flat. Leading point scores show United States 128 percent Finland 48 Great Britain 37 Sweden 31 Canada 28 Germany 2714.
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Gas Flowing Steady From Henry Well Near Halstead Kansas
A Roxana Petroleum well three miles north of Halstead Kansas is delivering about 6,000,000 cubic feet of gas daily from a formation similar to the McPherson field. Drilling halted awaiting Roxana headquarters orders. no oil signs yet. The Henry well sits at 2,965 feet, with nearby McPherson and Newton fields as context.
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Ponca City
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Newton
Sharkey and Loughran Favored by Old Tom
In Lexington Kentucky on August 3, veteran trainer Old Tom Sharkey backs both Jack Sharkey and Harry Loughran as favorites for their upcoming heavyweight bout. The boxing promoter Ry United reports strong confidence in the two contenders as media hype builds for the title clash.
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Tennis Tournament Play Is Shifted To Country Club Courts
Rains last night prevented play at Elwood Park, so the Tri State Open began on Amarillo Country Club concrete courts. Weather director Collman said rain had ceased and the event could proceed without further delay. Elwood Park courts likely to be drained by tomorrow. Saturday plans await morning news.
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PACT ENDS IN MURDER SUICIDE IN HOLLYWOOD VAUDEVILLE
A fifteen year partnership between husband and wife ends in tragedy as Jack A. Wood shoots his wife Nellie Wood and then turns the rifle on himself. A daughter from a former marriage witnessed the event. Police cite dissension after vaudeville tours and limited film success.
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Calif
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Farrell and Sarazen Lose Best Ball Match in Madison
Johnny Farrell and Gene Sarazen were edged one up by local club pros Douglas Brook and Karl Schlicht in a best ball round at Madison Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
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Gene Sarazen
Douglas Brook
Karl Schlicht
Mills County grand jury to meet over girl death
The Mills county grand jury will convene September 24 to investigate the death of Ruby Osborn 17 of Goldthwaite who died from injuries after a vehicle incident near Goldthwaite. Bert Mayfield 23 of Indian Gap was arrested yesterday and charged with murder. he was released on 2500 bond after refusing to make a statement.
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Texas
Mills County Grand Jury
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Indian Gap
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Goldthwaite
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Hamilton
President Coolidge Begins Sixth Year in Superior
President Coolidge returned to Superior Wisconsin after a day touring Minnesota iron ranges and started year six in office with a morning call to executives followed by an afternoon fishing trip on the Brule River.
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George Barnes Faces Kalli Pascha in Armory Showdown
George Barnes and Kalli Pascha collide in a top billed wrestling match at the Armory tonight promoted by Elmer Guthrie. Barnes who wrestled here recently versus Joe Parreli impressed fans despite fatigue from altitude. The Terrible Turk, a Dallas import, headlines as the night’s main attraction. bell time around 8 45.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT
Chicago reports Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis defeating Les Marriner. Jimmy Bean of Tulsa knocked out Jimmy Darrah of Los Angeles. Owen Phipps of Phoenix beat K. C. White of New Orleans. Detroit notes Jimmy McLarnin of Los Angeles stopping Stanislaus Lo ayza of Chili. Johnny Datto of Cleveland beat Patsy Buffalo of Detroit. Soldier Dombrowski of Detroit defeated Johnny Franks of Marked Tree Arkansas. Ft Thomas adds Jimmy McDermott of Terre Haute beating Kid Lencho of Indianapolis.
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Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Les Marriner
Jimmy Bean
Tulsa
Jimmy Darrah
Los Angeles
Owen Phipps
Phoenix
Ariz
K. C. White
New Orleans
Detroit
Jimmy McLarnin
Stanislaus Loayza
Chili
Johnny Datto
Cleveland
Patsy Buffalo
Wilmer Allison Favored To Win Seabright Bowl
Seabright bowl title at Seabright, New Jersey, is shaped around Wilmer Allison of Austin, Texas, as the last year’s intercollegiate champion is set to meet John Van Ryn of East Orange, New Jersey, in the finals after holding a three-match edge over his rival in recent meetings.
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Marjorie Gladham
Santa Monica
California
Louis Thalheimer
Dallas
Texas
Morse Is Named Captain Dallas Team
Dallas manager Bob Tarleton announced Happ Morse will be captain of the Steers, the first time the role has been used since Jim Riley left for Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
University of Kansas adopts policy to mold athletes from students
Lawrence Kans Aug 3 The University of Kansas announced a new policy to make athletes out of students not to make students out of athletes. Head football coach H W Harris said the old policy of looking for athletes had failed.
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University of Kansas
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Players Fines Cut Gate Receipts For New Orleans Club
In New Orleans on August 2, President Alex Heinemann of the Southern Association club faced a lean day as a recent Little Rock game yielded only 78 dollars for his share of gate receipts. Players were fined 65 dollars by the league official, leaving him with a slim 13 dollars and a three percent cut amid road expenses and player salaries.
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Little Rock
Alex Heinemann
Oklahoma City rips Pueblo to stay in Western race
Oklahoma City crushed Pueblo 16 to 4 to keep pace at the Western League lead as Bornholdt grabbed his fifth straight win. Des Moines routed Amarillo 17 to 8 with 24 hits, while Omaha’s Henry homered in the ninth to force a tie before Denver edged Tulsa 6 to 5.
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Demons
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Omaha
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Tulsa
Domestic tangle cited in La. slaying on public highway
Mrs. Ira Medlin was shot to death on a rural highway near Farmersville Louisiana. Mrs. Oscar Day was arrested and charged with manslaughter after Day says Medlin fired first. The involved families are well known in Union County.
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Here
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Wardlaw and Miller File Campaign Expenses
Final expense accounts show Louis J. Wardlaw with 7960.11 and Barry Miller with 445.01 in campaign expenditures. Wardlaw, former governor candidate, and Miller, incumbent lieutenant governor, led their respective races as reported from Austin.
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Civil Service Completes 5000 Prohi Job Applications Review
The Civil Service Commission finishes grading tests and character studies for 5000 prohibition service applicants. About 12,000 took the written exam with 7000 failing. certifying eligibles proceeds for treasury admin posts while some regions face shortages or surpluses of agents.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Prohibition Service
Treasury Department
Yankees Drop in American as Cards Climb
The St. Louis Cardinals pulled ahead by six and a half games while the New York Yankees saw their lead shrink after losses. Boston fell to a 6 to 1 defeat by the Cards as Giants and Pirates surged, Reds slid, and Philadelphia edged closer in the pennant race.
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Reds
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Civil service exams planned for administrators across sections
The commission announces periodic new examinations for administrators in multiple sections. Filling posts will take several months as applicants are tested by commission staff. Once eligibles are certified, the entire prohibition service will be staffed by civil service employees, replacing the 2500 current temporary incumbents who will stay on until certification is complete.
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Chicago Dirt Track Championship Set for August 12
Premier auto mobile speedway racers will line up at Roby for the fifty mile dirt track championship of America starting August 12 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Premier Automobile Speedway
Roby
Baby Parrots For Sale At Randal Drug Co
Randal Drug Co at 422 Taylor Street reports a shipment of hand raised baby Mexican Double Yellow Head Parrots. These birds are the right age to learn quickly and will make a wonderful family pet.
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