Saling Beard and Keller win hurdles in Olympic sweep
American athletes dominate track and field events at Los Angeles and Pasadena. Saling Beard and Keller win the 110 meter hurdles, tying the Olympic record. Welscher disqualified. American wrestlers claim three freestyle titles led by Pearce and Mehringer. Cycling and pentathlon news follow with Lindman and Thorelt winning events.
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Los Angeles
United States
Robert Pearce
Stillwater
Okla
Aatos Jaskari
Finland
Peter Mehringer
Lawrence
Kan
Eddie Scarf
Beetling
Pearce
Pthajamaki
Pacome
France
van Bebber
Johannson
Sweden
Eee
Pasadena
Calif
U.P
Holland
Australia
Jacobus J. van Egmond
Hollander
Edgar Laurence Gray
Boxing Results Across Cities Reported By AP
In Indianapolis Eddie Anderson of Cody Wyoming outpoints Allen Whitlow of Phoenix Arizona in a ten round bout. In Boise Joe Cortez stops Al Wilson of Albany New York. In Medford L0 Lomsky from Aberdeen Washington defeats Jack McCarthy of San Francisco in six. In Oakland Midget Wolgast of Philadelphia earns a decision over Young Tommy Manila in ten. In Seattle Speedy Dado of Los Angeles defeats Canto Robleto of Pasadena in eight.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Eddie Anderson
Cody
Wyo
Allen Whitlow
Poenix
Ariz
Boise
Idaho
Joe Cortez
al Wilson
Albany
Medford
Ore—L
Lomsky
Aberdeen
Wash
Jack McCarthy
San Francisco
Oakland
Calif
Midget
Wolgast
Philadelphia
Young Tommy
Manila
Seattle
Dado
Los Angeles
Robleto
Pasadena
Reclusive man confesses to murder of 17 year old Evelyn Sanford
Francis Nash admitted strangling Evelyn Sanford after meeting her near a swamp edge on a lonely road. He claimed he killed her in anger when she resisted his advances, then buried the body in a shallow cellar grave in Freesoil. Nash faced a murder charge as residents feared lynching and awaited arraignment.
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Ludington
Mich
Francis
Rusty) Nash
Evelyn Sanford
Freesoil
Nash
Traverse City
George L. Colyer
P. R. von Sprecken
Evelyn
Prison Camp Fatal Fight Probed at Ramsey Farm
Prison Manager Lee Simmons was due at Ramsey State penal farm to probe a deadly confrontation. A Mexican convict named Andrew Talimontes, sent from Houston on a robbery with firearms sentence, died from an axe blow. Rafael Boca, from El Paso County for murder, died from the assault. Details awaited Simmons arrival.
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Angleton
Tex
U.P
Lee Simmons
Ramsey State Penal Farm
Andrew Talimontes
Houston
Rafael Boca
el Paso
Simmons
New Mexico Car Abandoned With Seven Suits Found
Deputies Vanderpool and Bebout found a 1930s Ford coach on Boyer Street San Jacinto with NM license 41625. The locked coach was broken and contained seven sandbar-bristled suits lacking identification. Scientists classify birds as an offshoot of active reptiles.
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New Mexico
C. T. Vanderpool
Charley Bebout
Boyer Street
San Jacinto
Lyons Pitches Chisox to 3 2 Win in 10 Innings
Ted Lyons in his 10th season for the White Sox wins a 3 to 2 ten inning duel over the New York club. He trails 1 2 entering the eighth but doubles to start a rally and Lu Blue delivers a go ahead double in the 10th. Vic Sorrell wins Detroit a 2 to 1 decision over Washington.
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Associated Press
Ted Lyons
White Sox
Sox
Baylor University
Lyons
Ted
New York
Charley Ruffing
Funk
Hayes
Lu Blue
Vic Sorrell
al Thomas
Fred Marberry
Detroit
Washington
Englishman McLaren Leads Southwestern Golf Qualifying
A.R J. McLaren of Liverpool shot 76 to lead the Southwestern Golf Association qualifying rounds in Fort Worth. Dallas players Gus Moreland Jack Munger Nelson Waggoner Dale Lindsey and Allen Charlton are among those who finished behind him in yesterday's test round.
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Fort Worth
A.R
J. H. McLaren
Liverpool
England
Southwestern Golf Association
McLaren
Gus Moreland
Dallas Ace
Jack Munger
Dallas
Nelson Waggoner
Dale Lindsey
Dan Poland
Ardmore
Ohio
Allen Charlton
Houston Visitor Lulu Shore Dies in Amarillo Hospital
Mrs. Lulu Shore 56 of Houston died this morning in an Amarillo hospital after a brief illness. She had come to visit her sister Mrs. C C Myers at 839 Bowie Street. Surviving relatives include a son Harold T. Shore in Houston two brothers John and Charles Brown of Chillicothe Mo and four sisters Mrs C M Haynes Mrs Elizabeth Hayward Mrs Harry Bowers and Mrs Mary Blann. Funeral services will be announced by N B Griggs & Sons at the convenience of relatives.
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Lulu Shore
Houston
Amarillo
Gate
Okla
Mary Blann
Blue Mound
N. 8. Griggs & Sons
Whittington to Speak at Congregational Forum on Preparedness
C. W. Whittington will address the First Congregational Church Forum Sunday at 11 A M. His topic is Preparedness with a focus on public school instruction. The church sits at Eighteenth and Harrison and the event is open to the public.
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C. W. Whittington
First Congregational Church Forum
Eighteenth and Harrison
McLarnin vs Broullard Looms as Big NYC Fight Night
Henry McLemore reports in New York that 50 000 boxing fans expect Jimmy McLarnin to face Lou Broullard at Yankee Stadium. insiders see Broullard as a stronger challenger with training camp form, while experts like Johnny Buckley and Jack Kearns favor Broullard to outwork and outmaneuver McLarnin. Hurley predicts the Fargo Express will feel the impact if Broullard lands early.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
Timothy O’mara
Yankee Stadium
Jimmy McLarnin
Lou Broullard
Jimmy
James
Broullard
Johnny Buckley
Jack Kearns
Jack Hurley
George Engel
Worcester
Billy Petrolle
Lou
Fargo Express
McLarnin
Hurley
Billy
Farmers Rally Attracts Panhandle Delegates In Texas
The Farmers Protective League of America hosts a Municipal Auditorium rally drawing nearly 100 farmers and farm women from Texas and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Speakers include John A. Simpson, Marvin Jones, and Mrs. Phebe K. Warner. Rev Roy Snodgrass delivers a noon address on resisting “the government of gangdom” and “the super government.” J D Tinsley of Santa Fe welcomes guests. H W Worthington of Mangum replies. Rev H A Shaw and daughter Doris perform.
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Farmers Protective League of America
L. Gough
Amarillo
Texas
Oklahoma Panhandle
John A. Simpson
Farmers’ Educational Cooperative Union of America
Marvin Jones
Phebe K. Warner
Claude
Colonel Lindgergh
Roy ©. Snodgrass
First Christian Church
Rev. Snodgrass
J. D. Tinsley
Santa Fe
H. W. Worthington
Mangunm
Okla
H. A. Shaw
The
Doris
Post Office Windows To Close Saturday
Amarillo residents are told post office windows will close at 1 pm Saturday as the local workforce adopts a five day week furlough plan authorized by Congress. Other services continue, except city carriers already off on Saturday afternoons. About 15 employees are affected by the vacation plan.
Dallas Steers Hold Narrow Texas League Advantage
The Dallas Steers edged to a slim half game lead after a 2 0 victory over the San Antonio Indians while Beaumont Exporters topped Fort Worth 7 4. Houston beat Tyler 4 3 and Galveston defeated Longview 7 2 as several games were scheduled for tonight.
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Dallas Steers
Beaumont Exporters
Steers
San Antonio Indians
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Houston
Tyler
Galveston
Longview
Dallas
San Antonio
Texas League Leaders and Pitching Champions
Ab. H. Ave. Medwick of Houston leads batting with 167 hits and a .461 average. Key figures include Fox of Beaumont and Peel of Houston. Pitching leaders feature Schultz and Rowe of Beaumont with strong ERAs.
Man Found Wounded Leaves Hospital After Knife Injury
J. W. Lee, found late last night in an alley at Merritt Cottage Camp, 1525 East Tenth Avenue, was rushed to St. Anthony's Hospital for a knife wound in his right leg. He was treated for shock and loss of blood and left the hospital this morning. Police have no report on how he was wounded.
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J. W. Lee
Merritt Cottage Camp
East Tenth Avenue
St. Anthony's Hospital
Lee
Cottage Camp
Fonseca to Stay Chicago White Sox Manager Next Season
Chicago Aug 4 Lew Fonseca will manage the Chicago White Sox again in 1933 despite uproar over Rogers Hornsby dismissal. Owner J Louis Comiskey stated there has been little progress this year but Fonseca remains at the helm for next season.
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Fonseca
Chicago
Rogers Hornsby
Cubs
J. Louis Comiskey
Lew Fonseca
White Sox
Comiskey
Mrs Mary Harty Back on Job After Severe Cold
Mrs Mary K Harty U S Commissioner returned to work today following a severe cold yesterday.
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Mary K. Harty
U. S
Strack Defeats Malcewicz in Two Falls in Toronto
Charley Strack of Boston defeats Joe Malcewicz of Utica in two straight falls to win a wrestling match in Toronto. The two out of three falls format determined the outcome.
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The
Associated Press
Toronto
Charley Strack
Boston
Joe Malcewicz
Utica
Burial Picnic on Luzon Mountain Observes Decayless Remains
In the Philippines on Luzon Mountain hundreds of Irogots lie mummified in groups described as a burial picnic. The bodies have remained for years due to hot dry air. Meanwhile three University of Iowa summer school professors will broadcast their classroom recitations.
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Luzon Mountain
Philippine Islands
University of Iowa Summer School
Wrestling Program Aims To Top Crowds At Armory This Season
Advance tickets indicate Sheik Marallah and Silent Rattan will clash tomorrow night in the main bout promoted by Dutch Mantell at the National Guard Armory. The show promises packed houses with two events moved to larger arenas earlier due to demand. Rob Roy faces Ted Sloane in a one fall bout and Clarence Kearns meets a young challenger in the curtain raiser at 8 o'clock.
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National Guard Armory
Panhandle
Sheik Marallah
Silent Rattan
Dutch Mantell
Rob Roy
Amarillo
Ted Sloane
Pacific Coast
Clarence Kearns
Kid
Doubles Tournament Opens at Meadow Club Invite
The Meadow Club in Southampton New York hosts the start of the doubles tourney alongside quarter final singles as rain delayed play. Berkeley Bell of Texas and New York and Gregory Mangin of Newark N J, two time doubles champions, lead a 32 team field.
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Southampton
N. Y
Meadow Club
Berkeley Bell
Texas
New York
Gregory Mangin
Newark
N. J
Shires to enter hospital for knee operation
Art Shires, Boston Braves first baseman, voluntarily retires for the season and plans to enter St. Elizabeths Hospital in Boston for an operation to cure a knee injury that hampered his play most of the year.
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Shires
Boston
Mass
U.P
Art Shires
Boston Braves
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Tigers edge White Sox in ten inning pitchers duel
Vic Sorrell outpitched Al Thomas and Fred Marberry to win 2-1 for the Tigers. Ted Lyons and Lu Blue of the White Sox held the Yankees to six hits in ten innings, and Blue doubled in the winning run in the tenth. The article notes the University of Chicago freshmen average age at 184 years.
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Associated Press
Vic Sorrell
Tigers
al Thomas
Fred Marberry
Ted Lyons
Lu Blue
White Sox
Yankees
The
University of Chicago
Stars Of The Olympics Spark Record Feats
Eddie Tolan of Detroit claimed the world fastest title after a 200 meter world record plus a 106 meter victory. George Saling of Iowa won the 110 meter hurdles tying Olympic record. Babe Didrikson set a world mark in 80 meter hurdles for women. John Anderson of New York topped the discus with 162 feet 4 inches. Thomas Green of Britain won the 50 000 meter walk. Bill Miller of Stanford helped the U S by pole vaulting 14 feet 7 1/8 inches. Lindman of Sweden led in pentathlon after fencing and a horse race.
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Eddie Tolan
Detroit
George Saling
Iowa
Mildred “Babe” Didrikson
John Anderson
New York
Bill Miller
Stanford
United States
Bo Sigfrid Gabriel Lindman
Sweden
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Congregational Forum
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Jones
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Peel
Schultz
Rowe
Minogue
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Zaepfel
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