Athletics poised to join baseball's select champions stride
The piece notes the 1929 Athletics chasing a historic margin to claim the season with a run like the 1912 Red Sox and 1925 27 Yankees. It reports White Sox 4 3 over Mose Grove, Browns overpowering Yankees 10 0, and Cubs slugging Philadelphia for 16 7 while Pirates beat Giants 6 2 and Morrison outduels Reds 13 9 in Brooklyn.
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William J. Chipman
Associated Press
Athletics
A’s
Red Sox
Yankees
Jake Stahl
Washington
White Sox
Chicago
Blackburne
Sox
Browns
Hoyt
Pipgras
Nekola
Sammy Gray
Yanks
Braxton
Goslin
Senators
Tigers
Detroit
Cleveland
Indians
Cubs
Bruins
Philadelphia
Hack Wilson
Pirates
Giants
Johnny Morrison
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Watson Clark
Reds
Robins
Morrison
Clark
Armour Does Not Dress 10 Suit Golfdom
Tommy Armour led the Western Open after a 65 on Ozaukee Course tying the course record and holding a one stroke edge over Horton Smith who shot 66. Noted for mismatched attire Armour’s irons and Smith’s long drives dominated the field as 170 players began the second round amid tough, dog leg heavy holes.
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Bert Demby
United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Auf
Tommy Armour
Armour
Horton Smith
Joplin
Ozaukee Country Club
Smith
Gene Sarazen
Flushing
Dick Nelson
Indianapolis
Willard Hutchison
Chicago
Leonard Schutte
Lima
Bob McDonald
Frank Walsh
Appleton
Henry Ciuci
Stratford
Conn
Horton
Baseball Leaders and Standings Shot Across the Early Season
The Associated Press summary lists national and American League leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, homers, and steals. Notable figures include Herman Robins and Ott for RBIs, Gehringer and Manush atop multiple categories, Ruth and Klein among home run leaders, and Grimes and Grove leading pitching with strong records.
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Associated Press
National
Herman
Robins
Hornsby
Cubs
Ott
Giants
O'Doul
Phillies
Frederick
L. Waner
Pirates
Klein
Cuyler
Grimes
Letics
Manush
Browns
Heilmann
Tigers
Miller
Athletics
Ruth
Yanks
Gehringer
Grove
United Press
Philips Ruth
Yankees
Wilson
Foxx
Eevee Gehrig
Simmons
Texas Woman Rated Chance At Trap Title
In Vandalia Ohio on August 23 trap shooters from across North America compete for the grand American title as a field exceeds 1000 entrants.
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Texas
Vandalia
Ohio
North America
Eddie Shea and Earl Mastro Meet Tonight in Chicago
Eddie Shea and Earl Mastro, both from Chicago, meet for 10 rounds at the Chicago Stadium with the featherweight contender winner to face Andrs Routis of France. Shea favored 6 to 5, Mastro the stronger boxer, and both finalized training for the bout.
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Eddie Sheastro
Chicago
Andrs Routis
France
Shea
Mastro
Eddie
Earl Ma
Dallas Steers Acquire Windle and Bickers in Trade
Fred McJunkin says Dallas obtains two shortstops Wayne Windle from the Waco Cubs for 3500 dollars and Robert Bickers from the Midland Colts. Windle will join next spring, Bickers after the West Texas season. Windle viewed as a consistent performer, Bickers hitting above .400 and described as fastest in his loop.
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Dallas
Tex
Wayne Windle
Waco Cubs
Fred McJunkin
Dallas Steers
Robert Bickers
Midland Colts
Windle
Steers
Bickers
Home Run Club Wrap Around Garment Description
The item features a Carmencita flat crepe frock with a tight hip yoke and a wrap around skirt opening on the right rear side edged in scallops. The bertha is split on one side at the back and also scalloped.
Favorites Having Hands Full In City Golf Tourney
Morning play at the Country Club shows favorites pressed in the annual city event. Leaders include Sam Arnold 4 up on Elliot Hatch, Gene Howe 1 up on G W Dodd, Manuel Merriman 1 up on Gene Granbury, with Joe Shannon 6 and 4 over John Terrell.
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Sam Arnold
Elliot Hatch
G. W. Dodd
Hatch
Gene Howe
Manuel Merriman
Gene Granbury
A Ee Manse
Merriman
Joe Shannon
John Terrell
Molla Mallory Prepares to Face Helen Wills at Forest Hills
veteran Mary K. Browne reports Molla Mallory aims to upset Helen Wills in the national tennis championships at Forest Hills though odds favor Wills. Mallory defeated Betty Nuthall but comments on Suzanne Lenglen and Betty Watson as dramatic contrasts in her long career.
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Mary K. Browne
United Press
Forest Hills
Molla Mallory
Helen Wills
Molla
Betty Nuthall
Helen
Miss Jacobs
Phoebe Watson
Mallory
Suzanne Lenglen
Suzanne
Betty
Isabela Paveley Birthday Bell Ringing Observed
In Roydon England bell ringers marked Mrs Isabella Paveley’s 100th birthday with a peal from the church as part of Epping Up events.
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Isabella Paveley
Epping Uplands
Roydon
England
Cats Acquire Lombardi After Post Tourney
Pierce, Cat infielder now in outfield after Cox injury. Fort Worth gains Tom Lombardi, semi pro outfielder, obtained during the Denver Post tournament. Lombardi left Denver last night for Panther Park en route to join the team.
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United Press
Fort Worth
Tex
Pierce
Larry Cox
Tom Lombardi
Denver Post
Denver
Lombardi
Colorado City
Panther Park
Record Exports of U S Perfume Goods Reach 4 Million
More than four million dollars worth of American perfumery and toilet articles were shipped abroad in the first six months of this year, signaling strong overseas demand for U S scented products.
George Cook and Babe Hunt Fight to Draw in Oklahoma City
George Cook and Babe Hunt battled ten fast rounds in Oklahoma City last night with the bout ending in a draw. Judges awarded four rounds to each fighter while two rounds were ruled even. Hunt is the southwestern heavyweight champion and Cook is an Australian slugger.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Babe Hunt
George Cook
Trapshooting Championship Crowns Top Clay Pigeon Marksman
Mrs. Norman Tilley of Houston Texas led the women contenders in the trapshooting championship after shattering 96 of 100 targets. The event crowned the most coveted title in the sport.
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Norman Tilley
Houston
Texas
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