Rejoicing in Flatbush as Dodgers Win
In a tense National League duel, Brooklyn Robins beat the New York Giants 1 to 0 as Carl Hubbell and Dazzy Vance shutout each other until Babe Herman sparked a ninth inning rally. The win puts Brooklyn three games ahead of Chicago while Pittsburgh and St. Louis also posted notable results. In the American League, the Yankees defeated the Athletics 9 to 8 with a Lazzeri triple and Ruth adding a homer, Red Sox snapped a losing streak with a 7 to 1 win over Washington, and the Browns moved within a game and a half of Chicago after an 14 to 6 destruction of Cleveland.
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Hugh S. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Brooklyn Robins
New York Giants
Chicago
St. Louis
Giants
Brooklyn
Flatbush
Robins
East River
Carl Hubbell
Dazzy Vance
Babe Herman
Moore
Board of Strategy
Wright
Bissonette
Hubbell
Flowers
Cub
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
al Bool
Hack Wilson
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati
Puccinelli
Phillies
Boston Braves
Phil Collins
Claudeloughby
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Yanks
Rube Walberg
Babe Ruth
Tony Lazzeri
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Senators
al Crowder
Jack Russell
Boston
Waite Hoyt
Carl Reynolds
Detroit
Reynolds
St. Louis Browns
Cleveland
Indians
Old Pete Fails to Appear at Toledo Debut
Fourteen thousand fans, photographers, and 29 sound movie outfits waited at Swayne Field for Grover Cleveland Alexander to join the Toledo Mud Hens. President Oscar J. Smith and manager Casey Stengel could not explain why the veteran pitcher did not arrive after promises to spend the Sunday in Toledo. Transportation costs had been sent to Alexander in Chicago, and officials had prepared extensively for his American Association debut.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Swayne Field
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Smith
Alexander
American Association
Major League Leaders Aug 3 AP Baseball Summary
National League leading hitters Klein of the Phillies with 406 batting average and 170 hits. Klein leads in runs 109 and RBI 116, plus 35 doubles. Comoroaky of the Pirates tops triples with 14. Wilson of the Cubs has 365 home runs and Cuyler of the Cubs 27 stolen bases. American League leaders Gehrig and Ruth pace batting and power for the Yankees, with Gehrig 384 and Ruth 40 homers. Ruth also 122 runs and 152 RBIs for Ruth. Hodapp of the Indians has 38 doubles, Reynolds of the White Sox 15 triples, McManus of the Tigers 16 stolen bases.
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Associated Press
National League
Klein
Phillies
Comoroaky
Pirates
Wilson
Cubs
Cuyler
Gehring
Yankees
Rits—Gehrig
Hodapp
Indians
Ruth
Gehrig
Reynolds
White Sox
McManus
Tigers
Flier Jumps to Death After Quarrel
Jean Casterand the aviator killed himself by leaping from his plane near Peyrade after a quarrel with his girlfriend. He left a note for the girl declaring his act a proof of affection as the plane crashed nearby into a garden and then the earth.
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Sete
France
Jean Casterand
Peyrade
Caster
Pipkin Speaks at Dedicatory Event Tonight at First Baptist
Dedicatory services for the William Thomas Cobbs Jr Memorial Organ of the First Baptist Church start at 8 PM with Ms. C Pipkin delivering the main address. The program includes Hermon C Pipkin words of dedication and Dr G L Yates prayer of dedication with an organ recital by John Josey and violinist Mrs Josey. The opening service drew hundreds to the 1,750 seat auditorium as the church celebrated a new $500000 building. A later dedication for the James Lowry Smith Memorial Chimes was held with Mrs J L Smith presenting the chimes in memory of her husband. A reception for the building committee follows Tuesday night.
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William Thomas Cobbs, Jr
First Baptist Church
Hermon C. Pipkin
W. T. Coble
G. L. Yates
John Josey
Josey
A. Walter Kramer
Manuel M. Pace
Narcisco Serradell
Tschaiskowsky
Wieniawski
Nevin
Batiste
Johnson
Gavotte
Gossec
Rubinstein
Pietro von
KGRS
James Lowry Smith
J. L. Smith
Lettie Nunn
J. E. Nunn
Mears to Reattempt Globe Record Flight
John Henry Mears plans another attempt to set a speed record for circumnavigating the globe after a crash at Harbor Grace. The City of New York failed on takeoff to Dublin, injuring the crew slightly while the plane wrecked on the runway. Tail wind IT the terrier vanished in the incident as search parties scoured the area. Mears and pilot Henry J. Brown departed Roosevelt Field for Harbor Grace, covering 1100 miles at an average 115 mph.
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United Press
Harbor Grace
N. F
John Henry Mears
Globe-Trotter
Mears
New York
Dublin
Henry J. Frown
Fire destroys Velodrome in New York blaze
The Velo drome cycle racing bowl at 225th Street and Broadway burned to a charred ruin before dawn after a fire likely started by a cigarette stub following last night’s races. The structure, seating eighteen thousand, was one of the world’s largest cycle stadiums, built nine years ago.
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United Press
New York
Uptown
225Th Street
Broadway
Amarillo Black Giants win two games in weekend doubleheader
The Amarillo Darkies defeated Childress Darkies 8 to 7 and the local Mexican team 9 to 8 to earn the right to face the Mexican club in a subsequent matchup. Both games showcased tight late scoring and strong pitching from Amarillo's lineup.
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Amarillo Black Giants
Amarilloans
Childress Darkies
Baseball Scores and Standings From Sunday Games
Sunday results show Boston 7 Philadelphia 1, Chicago 3 Detroit 4, New York 9 Cleveland 6, St. Louis 14 with standings listing Philadelphia 71 wins and Chicago 61 in the National League. Monday matchups include Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Brooklyn among others. A Texas League note lists Houston 12 San Antonio 4 and other results. Quincy reports night baseball preferred to circuses with golf drawing more fans than a day game.
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Boston
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
AIS St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
ASG
AMC Philadelphia
Houston
San Antonio
Shreveport
Dallas
Waco
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Associated Press
Quincy
Remove Doubt of Wiseness League Deal
Texas League votes for a split reshape the race as Wichita Falls Spudders take top spot by a half game over Fort Worth Cats and Waco Cubs the six teams remain tightly bunched with a month left. Spudders win 4 3 in 10 innings while Waco drops a pair to Beaumont. Exporters sweep Waco and rise from basement as Dallas Steers rally to 6 1. Shipper win over Cubs edges toward a two team chase as Houston, Buffalo, and others push for the front.
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Gayle Talbot, JR
Associated Press
Texas League
Wichita Falls Spudders
Trea Uries
Spudders
Upstaters
Fort Worth Cats
Waco Cubs
Eix
Dallas Steers
Cats
Beaumont
Storti
Lil Stoner
Oilers
Vincent
Steengrafe
Waco
Shep Cannon
Shippers
Jimmy Walkup
Preacher Thurman
Oscar Eckhardt
Walkup
Cubs
Buffalo
Houston
San Antonio
Bisons
Carey Selph
Peery
Estill
George Murray
Shreveport Sports
Mava
Morrell
Underhill
Gene Moore
Woman seeks work to support family and husband
A middle aged woman offers to work long hours in any location to earn money. She can clerk in a store or do any kind of work with common education, hopes to take a beauty course to gain independence, and asks for help or references for employment for herself and her crippled husband.
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Tack
Mr. Tack
Mrs, B
L, Re
Wheat price relief through farmer pooling and sales to China
The speaker urges wheat growers to pool 80 percent of U S wheat to hold it off the market until demand shifts, with farm board aid and a favorable price. An alternative is selling last year's and this year's supplies to China on long terms at low interest, a plan that could improve overall economic conditions if supported by farmers, merchants, and lawmakers.
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Farm Board
China
Hoover
Congress
Wheat Farmer
Legge
O. W
Panhandle
Texas
New Mexico
Hyde
Lego Hia
Tack
Curry County
Clovis
Lettering and Help Wanted Notes From a Local Paper
A reader laments police errors after a near miss at a red light and thanks Mr John Lemons of Happy for promptly returning lost tools. Other items include a job request from E A Holcomb seeking domestic work and a nurse with 20 years experience seeking ranch or cook shack work.
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Tack
Highway No. Nine
John Lemons
Happy
Lemons
Dave Barry Takes Long Count In Police Court
Chicago reports that Dave Barry the former prize fighter and referee of the Dempsey Tanney fight was found with a girl friend in a parked car with no lights. Police arrested him after a confrontation at the station he attempted an assault on Officer John Bowman who dodged and countered. The incident prompted laughter from reporters noting the long count.
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United Prove
Chicago
Dave Barry
Barry
John Bowman
Bowman
Kid Chocolate Berg Bout Named Natural Clash At Polo Grounds
George Kirkley reports a boxing match set for Thursday night with Kid Chocolate and Jack Berg drawing a 50 000 crowd and a potential 225000 gate at the Polo Grounds. Chocolate holds 168 straight victories, while Berg, rising in New York circles, promises a relentless windmill style offense and claims he will defeat Chocolate. The bout is billed as a genuine fight with massive local interest and strong betting and promotional support.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Kid Chocolate-Jack
Kid) Berg
Polo Grounds
Kid Chocolate
Joe Scalfaro
Borg
al Singer
Chocolate
Harry Greb
Berg
Bell
Moody vetoes land bill. Sterling aims for governor
Moody vetoed the Small Red River Land Bill as Sterling plans a political bid. Sterling, skeptical of the mansion life in Austin and the job’s pay, suggests he would not seek the post for $4,000, signaling a pragmatic push for power.
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Old Sterling
Moody
Red River
Sterling
Austin
Rosa Seeks Work To Support Two Boys
A young woman named Rosa appeals for employment to support her two sons. She states she will take any available work and expresses urgent need for income.
Collecting Bills in Amarillo Offers Opportunity
A letter from BR. W. Osborn in Amarillo promotes opening a real collection agency directed at overdue accounts. It highlights a St. Louis stunt of parked signs to prompt payment and notes many locals owe money while others refuse to pay, suggesting the need for a local agency and warning against debtors who dislike social exposure.
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Amarillo
Saturday Evening Post
St. Louis
BR. W. Osborn
Job for Man And His Wife On Rural Texas Farm
A farm near Dumae and Channing, Texas seeks a married couple for permanent year round labor. Applicants may quit anytime, but the employer may terminate for cause. Write P. K. Brown, Channing, Texas to apply.
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Dumae
Channing
P. K. Brown
Texas
Rude Treatment in Amarillis Letter Writer Recalls Hotel Incident
A frequent visitor recounts a negative experience at a downtown Amarillis hotel. He used a writing desk and stationery momentarily and was confronted by a middle aged employee in a grey suit asking if he was “great of this hotel.” The witness notes poor hospitality from Texans and contrasts with prior visits.
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Amarillis
Proposition for Good Farmer offers partnership for farm stock venture
A letter from an applicant seeks to hire on a two year contract to work a Panhandle farm. The writer proposes buying stock, having the farmer pay for feed, and sharing equally in profits from stock sales. He cites farming experience, knowledge of machinery, and a family, and asks interested farmers to respond in care of Cc. AOT.
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Panhandle
AOT
Exchange about papers and rail rates in Amarillo
A reader vents about humiliation at a hotel and urges Tack to publish concrete grain economics. He cites wheat prices around 65 cents per bushel, freight of 22 cents to Galveston, rail rental impacts, and Legge’s stored wheat to critique market manipulation by mills and elevators.
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Amarillo
Legge
Hyde
New Mexico
Tack
Aelle
Milla
Reward Offered For Persian Cat In Montgomery
The owners of a six year old brown and gold Persian cat report it wandered from 1801 Madison Street Monday afternoon and has not returned. They fear it may have been stolen and offer a reward for the cat's return. Contact MR and J EF Montgomery for details.
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Tack
Montgomery
Madison Street
Printers Golf Tournament favors Moss in close match
In River Drive action the Printers Golf Tournament concluded with C. H. Moa defeating D. A. Edwards 1 up on 19, a see-saw battle with aNo. 18 draw. Roy Cline beat J. C. Patton one up in the second flight as the event ran under Jack Bush, River Drive pro, amid broader editorial chatter from Clovis New Mexico about newspapers and policy.
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Printers
C. H. Moa
D. A. Edwards
River Drive
Roy Cline
J.C. Patton
Cline
Ton
Jack Bush
River Drive Course
Mr. Bush
Little Girl Seeks Small Dog For Free Companion
An eight year old girl, Annita Kimble of Panhandle Texas, requests a small dog for free. She prefers a bulldog or a Spitz and asks anyone with a spare dog to contact her at Box 44, Panhandle, Texas.
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Tack
Annita Kimble
Panhandle
Texan
Annie
Ft. T
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