Pirates Fall Twice in Lone Game as Phillies Sweep
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pirates 7 to 6 and 5 to 3 in a doubleheader cut short by weather. Pittsburgh, nine games back of the Cubs, faces a tough stretch with six straight against Chicago at Forbes Field.
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Baseball Scores and Standings Across Leagues
Results from yesterday show New York 3 Chicago 2 and Washington 5 Cleveland 5. Philadelphia 8 St Louis 2. Standings list Philadelphia 83 33 and New York 68 44, among others. Tonight schedules include New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis.
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Presbyterians and Links Meet Tonight for City League Showdown
Tonight at 6 o'clock the Presbyterians and Lincoln Lifers resume the City Baseball League title bid. A 1 0 pitchers duel saw Middleton of the Underwriters edge Bassett 1 0 in yesterday’s tight game as teams vie best of five with top pitching to decide the outcome.
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Kid Ritchie Burns To Death in Jail
Billy McVee an Hoquiam Wash boxer known as Kid Ritchie burned to death in Toledo Washington town jail when a fire of undetermined origin destroyed the building. He was to appear on a smoker program in Toledo but was arrested earlier for drunkenness.
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Fights Last Night From The Associated Press
Mickey Walker of Rumsen New Jersey defeated Leo Lom ski of Aberdeen Washington on points over ten rounds. Andy New York outpointed Young Ketchell of Chester Pennsylvania. Al Fay of Charleroi Pennsylvania stopped Tony Tela rico of Seattle Washington in six rounds. Johnny Farr of Cleveland won on points against Henry De Wancker of France over ten rounds.
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Home Run Club Leaders and Today's Homers Recap
United Press tally lists top home run producers Klein Phillies 33 Ruth Yankees 38 Ott Giants 31 Wilson Cubs 31 Foxx Athletics 59 Gehrig Yankees 27 Hornsby Cubs 27 Bottomley Cards 25 Hurst Phillies 25 Today's Homers Friberg Phillies 1 Haas Athletics 1 Bishop Athletics 1 Alexander Tigers 1 Total NL 61 American League 472 Total 1026.
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Western Open field draws many top golfers for four days
Milwaukee is set as the Western Open begins with a record entry over 300 players. Abe Espinosa defends as star names arrive including Tommy Armour Gene Sarazen Horton Smith Harry Hampton Al Watrous Bobby Cruickshank and Bill Mehlhorn as the event expands from three to four days.
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Red Faber Day To Face Yanks This Afternoon
Red Faber the White Sox ace with 227 wins and 165 losses was set for his day in Chicago as fans prepared a pot of gold before today’s game with the Yankees. He was slated to take the mound this afternoon and recall memories of his 1917 World Series feats.
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New York’s Young Lightweights Capture Town Spotlight
The piece highlights rising New York lightweights like Benny Leonard and Benny Singer amid a backdrop of Gotham boxing lore. It notes past champions Leach Cross and Freddy Welsh and references the boxing scene at Madison Square Garden with plans shaping for 1930 revivals in yachting and polo.
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Dallas Fans Demand Early Showdown With Spudders
Dallas fans pack Steel Stadium as the Stockmen rout the Wichita Spudders 4 to 0 in front of 8 200, with Vic Frasier shining and Whitey Glazner smooth behind. The Spudders endure a rough two games dropping their series stock and batting leader shift to Jim Moore.
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Helen Wills Favorite to Capture National Tennis Crown
The 1930 national women's tennis championship at the West Side club sees Helen Wills as the clear favorite after a decisive two set win over Katherine La Marche. Helen Jacobs faces Eleanor Goss in a potential tense second round as fellow contenders scramble to challenge the defending champion.
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Wills Favored To Take National Tennis Title At Forest Hills
Mary K Bawne reports Forest Hills opening for the national championship with Helen Wills a strong favorite to defend her title. Betty Nuthall and Helen Jacobs are viewed as long shots, both already defeated by Wills this season. Katherine La Marche’s first national appearance is described as a frightened debut. Penalizing rivals and the no mercy tone reflect the ruthless path to the crown.
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Texas League Leaders Lead in Home Runs and Batting
Sanguinet and Bennett top home run list with 26 and 21 respectively while Easterling and Mellano also figure among leaders. Batting average shows Pleayer from Wichita Falls and J Moore leading with high totals. runs, hits, doubles, triples, and steals list notable players. Payne of Wichita Falls leads pitching with 22 wins and 10 losses.
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Baseball Players Absolved in Riot
Players of both the Columbus and Milwaukee teams were cleared of blame in the riot at Columbus last Tuesday. President Tom Hickey of the American Association ruled the trouble wholly the fault of fans who cannot understand an umpire is trying to do his best to give fair decisions.
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Series opener features 9 4 victory in San Antonio
The pitcher was airtight in the pinches as the team trounced the Indians 9 to 4 in the San Antonio opener. Two Tribe hurlers yielded 17 hits while Shreveport and Fort Worth rested after a doubleheader the day prior. Bushy Graham of Utica outpointed Eddie O'Dowd in Columbus.
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Wrestler Disqualified After Rough Tactics in Dallas Bout
In Dallas on August 20 Al Karasick the Russian Lion defeated Billy Edwards the Kansas City Headlock King after Edwards was ruled disqualified for rough play in the final fall. Edwards won the first fall in eleven minutes by a reverse toe hold. Karasick took the second in seven minutes with a crotch and toe hold.
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Stribling Edges Sekyra In 10 Round Bout In Lucky Way
In Kansas City Missouri W L Young Stribling Georgia’s heavyweight hopeful shaded Joe Sekyra Dayton Ohio in a 10 round no decision fight. Sekyra fought hard and left his marks on Stribling with a hard right in the second. By the sixth Stribling’s nose bled and several teeth were knocked loose while Sekyra’s swollen eye was the visible damage.
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Etrbling Outpoints Sekyra In Kansas City Bout
Kansas City report notes W L Young Etrbling of Macon Georgia defeats Joe Sekyra of Dayton Ohio by decision in a ten round boxing bout.
Mickey Walker Circles Light Heavyweight Crown With Lomski Win
Mickey Walker, weighing 166, edged Leo Lomski by unanimous decision in a 10 round bout at Municipal Stadium before about 25 000 fans. The victory strengthens Walker's bid for the 175 pound title as Loughran abdicates to a heavyweight bout with Jack Sharkey.
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United Press
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British Schneider crew push speeds in trials at Calshot
The British Schneider cup team in trials near Calshot Eng. flew a Supermarine Rolls-Royce 8 6 to full throttle and reached an estimated speed of 320 to 350 miles an hour.
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