Cincinnati Leads Pennant Chase In Three-Way NL Race
Cincinnati crushed the Giants 9 to 1 to climb within three and a half games of the first-place club as Pittsburgh and New York also won. The Pirates beat the Robins 5 to 1, with Vance’s wild pitch proving costly. The Yankees routed Detroit 19 to 4 as Gehrig drove in five runs.
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Pirates topple Robins 5 to 1 as Kremer hurls gem
Pittsburgh drew first blood in the series by beating Brooklyn 5 to 1. Ray Kremer held the Robins to one run while Dazzy Vance suffered his second defeat in eight days. Deberry and Smith backed Kremer as Pittsburgh snapped Vance’s hot stretch.
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Reds win opener over Giants 9 to 1 in Cincinnati
Cincinnati took the first game of the series from New York yesterday by nine to one. Pinelli homered for the Reds in the first inning to start the scoring, while Naw TOS dexei appears as a garbled line among the box score. Bentley, Wisner and Gowdy joined Hart ley, Luque and Hargrave listed in the pitching and fielding notes.
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St. Louis Streak Ends as Braves Top Cardinals 6-4
Boston Braves halted St. Louis four game win streak by scoring six runs on timely hits in the fourth and fifth innings. Rhem issued several walks aiding the visitors while Benton, Gibson, Dyer and O’Farrell contributed in the field and at bat.
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Chicago Loses After Ninth Inning Rally by Phillies
Chicago pitcher Percy Jones allowed only one hit through eight innings but weakened in the ninth as Philadelphia launched a decisive batting rally to take the game.
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Blankenship Dominates Boston in One-Sided Win
Blankenship held Boston to five hits as Chicago cruised to a 10–0 victory. It marked his sixth straight win while Schalk and Sheely provided key power with a left field homer and strong hitting. Teammates Todt and others contributed in the field and at the plate.
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Athletics Split Two as Senators Win Two
The Philadelphia Athletics split a twin bill with Cleveland, winning the second game 1 to 6 after losing the first 9 to 5. Rube Walberg pitched a strong late performance for Philadelphia while Miller faltered for Cleveland, with Harris contributing in the first game defeat. The Indians loaded five runs in the third inning to take the opener.
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Senators Win Both Games to Narrow Gap on A’s
Washington swept St Louis to move within one game of the league leading Athletics as the Senators won 5 to 4 in the first game and 10 to 8 in the nightcap aided by Walter Johnson’s nine-hitter. Philadelphia split a twin bill with Cleveland. First game score and lineups noted with Bush Wingard Dixon Rue ler Marberry Severeid.
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McGarry Sets Records in National AAU Swimming
Ethel McGarry of New York shatters the women's half mile world record with 12 minutes 57 seconds at the outdoor championships in Detroit. She also breaks the mile mark with a 26 minute 33 25 second swim, surpassing Helen Wainwright's previous record.
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Barnes in comeback beats Spudders 5 to 2
Associated Press report from Houston dated August 7 notes Frank Barnes end a slump to lead the Buffs to a 5 2 victory over the Spudders aided by Wichita Falls errors. Barnes McCurdy Osborne and Jonnard figure among the Buffs in a hard won win.
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Stormy Davis homers to lift Cats past Exporters 7 5
Stormy Davis crushed a ninth inning drive into deep left to break a 5 5 tie and give the Cats a 7 5 win over the Beaumont Exporters. Moore stood on first as Davis connected for a homer. Jacobs left Beaumont in his last start before joining Houston after a bat throwing incident.
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Bears Lose Thriller In Extra Innings At Shreveport
In San Antonio August 7 the Bears fall 11 to 9 in eleven innings after Kirke beats out a ninth inning hit, scores on Schick's two run drives, and an error by Washburn allows Schick to score for the final tally.
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Standings and Records Highlight Golf History and Accolades
A Liverpool girl wins $2650 in a hairdressing damage case. Dexter Cummins of Chicago breaks a low qualifying record with 138 for 86 holes, while his back number 68 matches his final score. The piece recounts wind challenges, shots, and a Detroit match where a Washington University star loses a hole after a miss, concluding with news of Carter’s victory over Rial Rolfe in the morning papers.
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How Keefe Carter Won Golf Title
Keefe Carter narrates his path to the Western Amateur championship victory. The piece, written with James Beattie Jr., recounts decisive rounds and pivotal moments leading to his dramatic win. Carter, newly crowned Western Amateur champion, reflects on preparation, nerves, and key shots that sealed the title.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
National League results include St. Louis 4 Boston 6 and Cincinnati 9 New York 1. Other games feature Chicago 1 Philadelphia 3 and Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 1. Minor leagues show Beaumont 5 Fort Worth 7 and San Antonio 9 Shreveport 11 with scattered city pairings.
Western League scores amid rain delays and results
In a rainy day schedule the Denver and St Joseph game was interrupted. Vernon defeated Portland 6 to 2 while Oakland lost to Seattle 7 to 3. Salt Lake City beat Los Angeles 8 to 4 and Sacramento topped San Francisco 5 to 4.
Local Scores From A Texas League Night
Greenville defeated Texarkana 6 to 1 while Marshall beat Longview 2 to 3 Paris won 2 to 2 against Tyler in a dark night called at 12.
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Baseball Schedule For Texas League And AL Matchups
Texas League games set for Fort Worth Houston Dallas San Antonio Shreveport Waco Wichita Falls Beaumont Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Chicago Boston. American League slate includes St Louis Washington Cleveland PhiladelphiaDetroit New York Chicago Boston.
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Walker Plans Smashing Attack In Title Defense
Chicago date August 7 Mickey Walker welterweight champion ready to defend against Billy Wells of Britain in a ten round bout at East Chicago. Walker relies on a two fisted attack while Wells uses a bobbing weaving style to counter and land few punches.
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Legion Boys Plan 10 Give Tahoka Lessons
Amarillo fans anticipate two Legion baseball lessons for Tahoka as the local team aims to pull off wins at Gasser Park. The Wicker brothers loom as Tahoka’s noted players while Legion plans to start strong on Saturday at 4:30 and Sunday at 1.
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Dempsey to Fight Wills Promoted by Fitzsimmons
Jack Dempsey has signed with promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons to fight Harry Wills next year. Interest in the bout rises as Dempsey hints Tex Rickard may promote it, while Tunney and Wills negotiations heat up at Saratoga and Polo Grounds officials seek a Yankee Stadium venue. Mullins says Wills’ consent, currently in Europe, is needed and will be via cable.
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There'll Be No Waiting Says Goers Wed Australians
Sydney reports a surge of marriage interest among American sailors during the fleet visit to Sydney and Melbourne. The American consul was flooded with inquiries about marriage, but sailors largely ignored the counsel to wait.
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Army develops engine using tetraethyl gasoline for double mileage
At the seventieth meeting of the American Chemical Society in Los Angeles the US Army unveiled a motor using tetraethyl treated gasoline capable of doubling car mileage. The engine, devised at Camp Holabird Maryland by Arthur W. Harrington, chief engineer of the motor transport division, quartermasters corps, was tested on army trucks with power gains noted.
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Porter Slays Official of Company in Office Entry
Chicago a porter Joseph Puehe aged 63 shot and killed Otto Berndt 37 secretary treasurer of the Sunday Light company as the victim entered the office. Puehe was smiling when arrested and denied the killing. William Kennedy the company manager offered no apparent reason for the shooting.
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Millions Die of Indigestion Ferraline Ad
A promotional claim proclaims Ferraline cures indigestion and strengthens digestion. It asserts indigestion causes weak blood, anemia, and nervousness, promising a ten day treatment for one dollar from The Ferraline Co. in Atlanta with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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