National bait casting tournament opens in Columbus Ohio
Jack Sparks of Waco Texas reports from Columbus as the National Association of Scientific Clubs Thirtieth Annual Ball and Fly Casting Tournament begins to determine U S bait and fly casting champions. Competitors show long casts with line whizzing from rods as they pursue top distances in a field full of past champions and eager hopefuls.
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Racing Fans Eye Tucumcari Big Meeting
Racing fans eye Tucumcari for a 1 day meeting with over 5,000 anticipated attendees. The event features Mexico permits and a built half-mile track as San Diego officials anticipate a high turnout and potential revival efforts in Texas.
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Standings and Results Across National and American Leagues
Yesterday in the National League Cincinnati defeated Chicago 8 to 2 and New York beat Boston 3 to 4 while Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh 4 to 3 and St. Louis beat Brooklyn. Schedule shows Boston at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Chicago among others. In the American League St Louis defeated Cleveland 10 to 7 and Chicago beat Detroit 4 to 3 while Philadelphia won 3 to 0 and Boston 4 to 5 as rain postponed New York at Washington.
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Rule Trips Officials In Texas Coaching School Session
In GESTATION Texas August two noted grid officials Harry Viner and Curtis Pinger disagreed on a football rule during a session at the Texas M coaching school. They referred the problem to a committee for clarification as players’ safety and penalties were debated.
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Texas League results and standings update
Wednesday results show Beaumont sweeping Oklahoma City 9 to 2 and Tulsa 2 to 0 in seven innings. Fort Worth beat Houston 7 to 4, Shreveport 7 to 4, and Dallas 1 to 3 at San Antonio. Standings list Beaumont 1950 612, Oklahoma City 72 60 545, San Antonio 71 60 542, Tulsa 43 515, Houston 496, Shreveport 58 72 446, Dallas 72 442, Fort Worth 53 in 402. Thursday schedule features Shreveport at Dallas, Houston at Fort Worth, Beaumont at Tulsa (2), San Antonio at Oklahoma City. West Texas-New Mexico results include Wink at Big Spring and Midland at Clovis with noted line scores and pitching credits.
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Softball Games Postponed to Monday Night
Tonight's games in the New Softball League were postponed to Monday night announced by Don West, the league president. In track news from Hanover Germany Blaine Rideout of North Texas State Teachers College lost to Schumacher in the 800 meters as touring Americans claimed five firsts against 8,000 spectators with Timm and Schultze finishing one two in the 1500 meters.
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Flanagan Shines in Bremen Meet as U S Swimmers Win
Ralph Flanagan of Miami led American swimmers in a Bremen meet, winning the 400 meter freestyle in 4 minutes 51.7 seconds. The U S and German teams split six events with three American victories yesterday.
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Amarillo Softball Teams Vie In Panhandle Championship
Amarillo bid for advancement as Air-Speed faces Shamrock Trishmen and Diamond Shop meets Taylor’s Market in the Panhandle District Softball Championship at Pampa. Last night Air-Speed beat City Drug McLean 7 to 2, Diamond Shop defeated Taylor’s Market 3 to 1, and Shamrock beat King Oil of Pampa 6 to 4 as double elimination action resumes.
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Armstrong Wins Lightweight Title in Messy Madison Square Garden Show
Henry Armstrong dominates Lou Ambers in a 15 round war to add the lightweight crown to his featherweight and welterweight titles. The crowd of 18 240 roared as Armstrong landed arcing rights that sent Ambers to the canvas twice and sealed a unanimous-looking victory amid a bruising, crowd-roughening battle.
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Armstrong Ambers Blood Fight Lights Up Madison Square Garden
In Madison Square Garden 18,009 watched Henry Armstrong and Lou Ambers clash for fifteen rounds in a lightweight title bout. Armstrong wore down Ambers with relentless pressure, securing a hard-fought unanimous decision as both men absorbed severe punishment.
Borden's Ross Bootmen Win In Jaycee League Action
Ross Boot Shop defeated First Christian Church 10 to 6 while Borden's beat Coca-Cola 6 to 3 in a Jaycee League softball doubleheader at the lighted diamond. Hub Clothiers split the twin bill, playing San Jacinto Independents and First Christian Church. Admittance was 10 cents. Liné led with .410, 2 RBI, 3 runs for Ross Boot Shop. Ringside report references a boxing altercation between Armstrong and Ambers with discussions of a rematch.
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Yankees Win Without Move
In Chicago and across the league, New York widened its lead as the Browns beat the Indians 10-7 on the strength of a four run sixth. The Pirates beat the Cardinals 4-3 in ten innings while the Giants and Reds also won to stay near the top of the standings.
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Mavericks McKinley Softball Clash On McKinley Diamond
Mavericks take on McKinley softabllers this afternoon at 4 30 on the McKinley diamond following McKinley victory over Sanborn Tuesday. Field opens with 165 golfers from Canada the US and Britain in the opening round of the 172 hole Canadian Open at Mississaugua Golf Club. US stars among entrants.
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Budge Heads Toward Newport Casino Quarterfinals Clash
International Champion Don Budge and eight quarterfinalists prepared for three out of five sets at the Newport Casino tournament. The matchups mark the first extended action of the week as players aim for a spot in the late rounds.
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Boxing bouts and title talk ripple through boxing circles
Boxing roundup notes J Malin’s flare in today’s news as Henry Armstrong’s homicide squad link and Ambers’ abdication shake featherweight to welterweight plans. Mention of Perry Syren, Ort, and looming doubts over Ambers’ three-division chase. History repeats in Davis Cup chatter from Brookline with Australia vs Germany echoes Wimbledon past.
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Texas League Faces Strong Vote For Valuable Player
Beaumont leads pennant race as fans prepare to vote for the Most Valuable Player. Top candidates include Dizzy Trout, Schoolboy Rowe, Eckhardt, Trotter and others as Beaumont takes a nine and a half game edge after a doubleheader sweep of Tulsa. Oklahoma City moves to second. Shreveport and Fort Worth win to stay near, pace Dallas and Houston.
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