Americans win decisive rowing races at Olympics
United States crews from the University of California win the eight oared shell race in six minutes 23 seconds to claim the Olympic rowing title over Thames Rowing Club. Costello and McIlvaine later take the double sculls championship as Australia and Britain also feature in finals. 美国队在奥运会划船项目中获多项胜利，伯爵队与其他选手在多场比赛中表现出色。
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Frank Getty
United Press
Sloten
Holland
America
University of California
Great Britain
Thames Rowing Club
Californians
California Shell
Bow
Marvin Stalder
John Brinck
Francis Frederick
William Thompson
William Daily
James Workman
Hubert Caldwell
Peter Donlan
Don Blessing
Spuds Boost Lead in Loop as Buffs Lose
Wichita Falls scored eight runs on nine hits to take a two game lead in the Texas league as Houston faltered with a loss to Fort Worth. Beaumont was overpowered 3 to 2 by the Spuds who benefited from Riley’s eighth inning double. Young Frasier won 5 to 2 for Dallas over San Antonio.
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Wichita Palls
Houston
Fort Worth
Spuds
Beaumont
Riley
Buffs
Young Frasier
Dstlas
San Antonio
Sears
Wace
Cubs
Watweed
Shreveport
Hayworth
Olympics in a Nutshell
United States swimmers swept the women's springboard diving podium with Meany Coleman and Poynton. George Kojac set a world record in the 100 meter backstroke with Laufer and Wyatt behind. The American women's 196 meter relay team won, with Britain second. Other events included rowing finals swimming fencing gymnastics equestrian.
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Associated Press
George Kojac
United States
Rew
Walter Laufer
Paul Wyatt
Helen Meany
Georgia Coleman
Dorothy Poynton
Orphan Kiddies Party Planned Sunday
Officer Pat Elsenberg will host about thirty children from the Children's Home at 1 p.m. Sunday. They will be served at the Minste Inn cafe. Rev and Mrs Irvin, home superintendent, will attend, along with the Hon Erasmes Tacklies three invited. Officer Ellenberg organized the party last year.
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Pat Elsenberg
Minste Inn
Irvin
Erasmes Tacklies
Ellenberg
Americans sweep medals in diverse events across aquatics and fencing
Gertrude Hoffman finishes fifth in the Americas final for the women’s 200 meter stroke while the American men set an Olympic record in the 800 meter relay qualifying for the final. Walter Ce Pete Desjardites and Michael Nilsen of the United States advance to the high diving final. The American water polo team loses to France 2 to 1 in the third place competition. In sailing, the Danish yacht Hihi wins the six meter championship with Norway and Estonia placing second and third. Frieda, the American entry, finishes fifth. In sailing doubles, Charles Melivane and Paul Costello of the United States beat Australia’s Losert and Fless in the semi finals to reach the finals, the fourth American crew to do so. Switzerland’s four without coxswain reach finals by besting Poland. Hungary wins the team sabre fencing title with Italy second and Poland third, while the American team fails to reach finals. Three Americans advance to semi finals in weight classes: John Daly in bantam, Harry Devine in featherweight, Stephen Helaiko in lightweight. Harry Henderson in middleweight is defeated, and Alet Kaletchits in heavyweight is knocked out in the quarter finals by Sereda of Norway.
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Amsterdam
United States
Walter Laufer
Tekaishi
Japan
Sundahi
Wanie
Hungary
Uranga
Argentina
Arne Borg
Sweden
Albert Zorilla
Borg
Johnny Weissmuller
Spence
Canada
Italy
Gremsperger
Zorilla
Weismuller
Olsen
Norway
George Kojac
New York
He Schubert
Germany
Barony
Polit
Barany
Wanle
Kejac
Albert Zerilla
Miss King
Olympe Reco
Marion Gilman
Alaoveda
California
Braun
Holland
Mia
Betty Becher Pinkstent
Detroit
Georgia Coleman
Los Angeles
Cunotfield
Eleanor Holm
Gertrude Hoffman
Aslf Americas
Walter Ce
Pete Desjardites
Michael Nilsen
France
Hihi
Esthenia
Frieda
Soaeia Ae
Charles Melivane
Paul Costello
Losert
Fless
Australia
Double Seuis
Cocewain
Poland
John Daly
Sieles
Harry Devine
Vakewa
Finland
Stephen Helaiko
Bucofigte
Harry Henderson
Hermanck
Czechoslovakia
Alet Kaletchits
Owand
Sereda
Deadly Wasps End Mail Carrier Inquiry in Town
Turners Falls mail carriers investigating a sting incident found a wasp colony in an obscure corner of a mailbox area. The discovery followed ongoing stings as workers emptied a local box, prompting safety checks and further examination by authorities.
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Dex
Gassers edge Denver in fast, extra inning contest
The Gassers defeated Fort Worth and Denver 4 to 3 in a rapid game at Metro Park. Gassers rallies in the fourth inning and late steals lead to the winning run in extra innings as both teams showcase strong defense and pitching from Hedspeth, Hadspeth, Stockton, and McDonald.
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Fort Worth & Denver
Metro Park
Evrews
Gassers
Hedspeth
Kanes
Meriecald
Hadspeth
Stockton
McDonald
Denver
Sinsh
Higgins
Gasser Shoritstep
Linly
Derverites
Bex Seer
Alfred Smith On Way To Chicago For Funeral
Governor Smith travels aboard the Twentieth Century Limited en route to Chicago for the funeral of George Brennan. In Rochester the train slowed but did not stop, while at Syracuse he greeted hundreds in the crowd with handshakes and audience cheers en route.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Smith
Rochester
George Brennan
Syracuse
Excursion to Colorado Offered by The Denver Road
The Denver Road announces a 10 day round trip excursion to Colorado with departures from Amarillo on August 11 at 9 30 p m Train No 1 and August 12 at 2 65 p m Train No 7. Return by midnight August. Coaches and diner cars. Bargain vacation chance to enjoy Colorado.
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Denver Road
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Amarillo
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
The record lists top season leaders through August 9 including Bettemiey of the Rams and Roth with 43 homers. It notes 22 steals by Cayler and 14 wins by Baenten for the Giants, plus Mostl with White Sox steals and Elombe’s nine wins.
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Bits
P. Waner
Pirates
Cayler
Cuds
Baenten
Giants
Roth
Tanks
Mostl
White Sox
Unclear dialogue references State Fair in Syracuse
Fragmentary quotes describe a governor event in Syracuse with Elena, Straten, and Smith amid rain concerns. Railroader mentions reluctance and assurances from Sexith.
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Elena
Talbreiched
Osee
Smith
Syracuse
Sexith
Tex's Move to Match Risko Sharkey Fails
New York August 10 Tex Rickard attempts to arrange a match between Risko and Sharkey to settle the welterweight situation. Talks with their camps and signers falter over gate percentages and guarantees. The plan follows tensions from the Turmey Meemey affair and Gebe Tuntey's retirement.
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Tex
Risko
Sharkey
Pros
New York
Tex Rickard
Gebe Tuntey
Antes
Rickard
Rinko
Herbert Fegary
Fugaty
May Bar Twin Beer Barons From Track
A report notes a decision to bar two figures nicknamed the Twin Beer Barons from a track event following a recent claim rate discussed yesterday.
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May Bar
Fights Last Night Across Cities
Boxer results list several bouts with fighters Berger Brooklyn and Erickson Minneapolis securing wins. Norways Von Porat defeats Charles Belgium and Hassen beats Mybert Cleveland. Gallagher over Malay Chicago. Other bouts include Ward Sparks Detroit and Terry St. Louis defeating Tong.
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Chicago
Otte von Porat
Norway
Pierre Charles
Belgium
Haaken Hassen
Fley¢ Mybert
Cleveland
Herty Gallagher
Washington
Art Malay
Ward Sparks
Detroit
Bobby Herman
Lee Angries
Law Terry
St. Lewis
Wor
Tong
Local boxing results from Davenport and Moline shows
The report lists several bouts with results including Clark and Beemengi Minet of SD and Chpee dewet Fale PRidip beating Toon Sicas Falls 10 to 5, Davenport’s Jehnuy CON Preams from Choed Sika Puthic claiming a win over Chicage, and Jack Donker defeating Buster Sedd.
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Davenport
Jehuny
Wwe
Choed Sika Puthic
Taay Lees
Jeptin
Jack Donker
Lime
Buster Sedd
Rock Inland
Billy Moses
Davesport
Battling Pores
Moline
Sellers
Davrenport
Johnny Mann Suspended by Steer Pilot
Johnny Mann of the Dads club was suspended for the season and fined 56 by Tarleton for alleged action and violation of training rules. The decision marks a second offense and Tarleton said he would not reinstate Mann. Chicago Americans were contacted for offers on the player's position.
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Dallas
Tex
Jebecy Mann
Dadies
Definitely
Red Tarleton
Tarleton
Mann
Chicago Americans
Orters
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