Pampans Win Over White Elephants in Denver Tournament
In Denver on August 12, the Pampans Danciger Road Runners face Humble Oilers in the nightcap while United Fuel and Colorado Ice clash earlier as the Denver Post tournament narrows to two finalists. United Fuel defeated Humble Oilers 13 to 1, eliminating the Oilers from title contention. Road Runners shut out White Elephants 7 to 0 with Lee Daney limiting hits.
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Natural mat card showdown in Amarillo showdown
Wrestling fans in Amarillo expect a real battle at the National Guard Armory Thursday night as Don Hill seeks revenge on Sailor Moran who has not lost since returning. Moran bets on a quick win while Hill demands a fair or no referee. In the semi final Red Michaels faces Gorilla Pogs, with Michaels rising under Otis Clingman and Pogs eager to beat rising youngsters. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store on Polk Street.
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Strangler Lewis Story Tales of Rudolph of Germany
Des Moines piece recounts Bob Fredericks known as Strangler Lewis in early wrestling lore. It describes Rudolph from Germany as a strongman and the Lansing town rivalry, Lewis’s rise after tossing rivals, and his world championship claim at Dodge City, Nebraska.
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Tigers Looking Plenty Strong in American
Ryan and Stages won state municipal tennis titles at Waco in the men and women singles finals. Ryan defeated Bruce Baxter 6-3 6-1, while Miss Stages beat Lois Campbell 7-5 6-2 to claim the women’s crown. Additional results covered boys and girls doubles, mixed doubles, and veterans events.
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W. D. Wolf
Tucker
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Marv Sontag
DeWitt Brown
Miss Sydnie Lunt
Eddie Brown
Joe Adams
Hickman
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Bruce Baxter
Albert Love
Austin
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S. J. Mansfield
Hickey
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Maurice Fincher
Ann Evans
Evelyn Harper
Miss Robertson
Kate
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Elmer Hedge
Hicks
John Offer
Tigers Extend Winning Streak Lead Over Yankees
The Detroit Tigers extend their nine game win streak and move six games ahead of the New York Yankees. The AP report notes a pattern of strong play and a shift in pennant chances, contrasting current Detroit momentum with last year’s Yankee decline.
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Associated Press
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Dallas slips to cellar as Fort Worth climbs league standings
The Texas League report shows Dallas loses to Galveston 3 to 4 dropping back into last place while Fort Worth moves up to seventh after a rainout on the Houston trip. Oklahoma City leads by beating San Antonio in a doubleheader. Beaumont takes two from Tulsa, threatening OKC.
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Tulsa
Phillips
Cook
Two Games On Card Tonight In Panhandle Softball Clash
Santa Fe and Panhandle Laundry clash in the Morris Drug Panhandle Softball Championship at Metro Park with Laundrymen winning 7 5 after a late three run burst. Ridines Taundry made a running catch late to save the win as Fox Drug and McCaskey Drug of Panhandle also played opening games while White Deer Bucs and Whittenburg Phillies 66 joined the 25 team field with 10 cent admission.
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Standings and schedule update from regional games
Standings show St Lews 2 Chicago 3 and Cleveland 10 7 with St Louis 7 7 noted as night dark. Results Sunday list Oklahoma City 8 5 and San Antonio. Monday schedule includes Fort Worth at Houston Dallas at Galveston and Oklahoma City at San Antonio. Milwaukee plans a 65000 municipal boat basis to accommodate 126 pleasure crafts.
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Three Tie for Lead in Lake Arrowhead Golf Tourney
Bud Taylor of Upland California Jim McHale of Altadena California and Jock Munger of Dallas Texas were tied for the lead after 36 holes at Lake Arrowhead Golf Tournament with 144 scores. A playoff is scheduled for next Sunday afternoon.
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Altadema
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Grant in Win Over Shields in Eastern Grass Court Title
Bryan Bitsy Grant of Atlanta defeated Frank Shields of New York in five sets to win the Eastern grass courts singles championship after a two hour and thirty minute match. Davis Cup doubles champions Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn also won in a lengthy five setter. The report also notes many club managers who have played in the American League and Helen Hentschel transitioning to business advising in New York.
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Bitsy) Grant
David
Atlanta
Frank Shields
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Wilmer Hines
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Henry M. Culley
Santa Barbara
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That Blow-Out Lesson Guides Safety Push for Silvertown Tires
Lester Stoefen recalls a desert blow-out that nearly caused a crash and urges motorists to install Goodrich Silvertown tires. He promotes Life-Saver Golden Ply technology that resists internal heat and notes the price is comparable to standard tires.
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Desert
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