Grimm Poised to Lead Cubs to August Pennant
Chicago manager Charles John Grimm, 33, who took over on August 2, has steered the Cubs from second place to sprinting toward the National League pennant. Under Grimm the Cubs have won 20 of 25 and a 10 game streak at Wrigley Field, with key moves including Marvin Gudat’s ninth inning hit to win 5-4.
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Rain Halts Southwest Tennis Invitation in Santone
Heavy showers washed out Sunday play at the Southwest Tennis Invitation in San Antonio with full afternoon sessions reset to Monday. Earl Taylor of Austin defends his singles title against Dolf Muerleisen of Kelly Field in the feature match, while Carl Smalley seeks the junior singles crown in a pending doubles with Harold Folks against Jack Taylor and Dulling. Anna Mae Reichert eyes the state women's singles title as Eunice Dean and Julia Reichert await the outcome of their match.
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Canyon College Slashes Football Game Prices
West Texas State Teachers College athletic council sets 75 cent gate price for all home games this fall. Previous prices ranged from 1 to 1.50 dollars based on opponent drawing power. Buffaloes host Simmons Panhandle A&M McMurry Abilene Christian and Sul Ross Teachers at home.
Texas League Leaders Showcase 196-season totals and marks
Medwick and James lead with 196 and 111 runs for Houston and Dallas respectively. Easterling drives in 123 for Beaumont, Greenberg 45 homers also of Beaumont, while Hooks of Fort Worth paces triples with 17. Pitching leaders include Murray Dallas with 40 games and 275 innings, and Thormahlen Galveston with 164 strikeouts.
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Virgil Moore Returns From Eastern Markets
Virgil Moore, manager of the drug department at Moore Poston, returned yesterday from a trip to eastern markets.
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How They Stand Summary of League Standings and Schedules
Standings show New York leading with 38 wins, Philadelphia 49, and Detroit 60, amid other clubs. Monday schedule lists Brooklyn at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Boston at Pittsburgh, plus multiple intercity matchups and two games noted.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Monday Play
Scores include Longview 3 Beaumont 0 and 3-0 at 2nd on seven innings, Dallas 0 Galveston 6 at 2nd with Tyler 1 Houston 7 rain 2nd, Fort Worth at San Antonio rained out. Standings list Beaumont 18 105, Dallas 42 19689, Houston 30 492, Longview 0 27 35 485, Fort Worth 26 33 441, Galveston 26 34 433, San Antonio 21 38 356. Scheduled games: Dallas at Galveston night, Fort Worth at San Antonio two night games, Longview at Beaumont, Tyler at Houston.
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Bivins Lake to Close August 31 at Palo Duro Plant
City Manager Bill Durham announced Bivins Lake will close to all activities after Wednesday August 31. Fishing and hunting will end as the lake serves as a duck refuge with the water level at 13 feet at the center.
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REPORT LOTS OF CHICKENS
West Texas game wardens and ranch owners report a plentiful prairie chicken crop for the four day season September 1 to 4 to kick off fall and winter hunting. Two counties Wheeler and Collingsworth close this year while most counties north of Hall and Childress remain open. Several South Plains counties Gaines Yoakum Cochran Terry Hockley Bailey and Lamb report large numbers. The daily or seasonal limit is 10 birds. Mourning doves season runs September and October.
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Cochet Headlining U S Tennis Championship in New York
Henry McLemore reports that Henri Cochet headlines the upcoming Men's National singles championship at Forest Hill, expected to draw huge crowds and strong gate receipts. The piece notes Ellsworth Vines and the star Frenchman as key draws and hints at dramatic moments if Cochet advances or is upset in early rounds.
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Verne Stewart Wins New Mexico Tourney Title
Verne Spec Stewart of Albuquerque, Southwest champion, defeated Bill Scenece of Roswell seven up with six to play to win the New Mexico state title in Clovis.
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Rip-Snorting Card Promises Big Night Thursday
Promoter Dutch Mantell charts a wrestling show at the armory with Patrick Henry O'Brien and Jack Purdin. Georgie Ligosky faces Doc Mueller in the semi-final while Walter Stratton headlines a weight lifting demo with a cash prize. Women admitted free with 10 cent tax. tickets at City Drug Store on Polk Street.
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Hagen Ready for PGA Open in St Paul
Walter Hagen five time champion declares readiness for the National Professional Golfers Association tournament opener in St Paul. He shot 67 at Interlochen Minneapolis tying the course record and surpassing par by six. About 105 entrants, including defending champion Tom Creavy of Albany, New York, prepare for final workouts as rain-soaked Keller course hosts opening rounds.
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Ant bed blaze proves fatal to girl in Fort Worth
Four year old Billie Louise Youngblood died from burns after her dress caught fire from a gasoline blaze made by playmates on an ant hill. The accident occurred in Fort Worth as police reported the incident and the girl succumbed to burns on back arms and legs. Frank E. Buckingham planned to leave Tuesday for state tax matters at Panhandle and Canadian.
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Southpaws Compete In Fort Worth Golf Tourney
More than 40 left handed golfers start a 36 hole event at Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth. Dick Lemond of Fort Worth, Ardmore winner, qualified for the National Open Left-Handed event in Chicago September 15. The four leaders will decide Fort Worth's representative for White Sulphur Springs September 5-10.
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Two More Victims Die From Texas Storm Toll Rises
Houston, Aug. 29. Two more names added to the death toll from the August 13 hurricane along the Texas coast, bringing total dead to 49. Alonzo Newton Carr, 22, Chengan, and Vitor Monseras, 32, Angleton, died in Houston area hospitals within hours of each other after their Brazoria County homes were destroyed.
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Dallas Drops Further Down in Pennant Race
The Dallas Steers split with Galveston while Beaumont beat Longview in a twin bill, leaving Dallas another full game behind Beaumont with only two weeks remaining in the season. Beaumont swept Longview 14 to 3 and 10 to 0 as Schoolboy Rowe and Harry Greenberg led the Exporters hot night.
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Baseball Stars Hit Home Runs and Drive In Runs
Yesterday's two day baseball columns highlight Babe Ruth of the Yankees hitting 38th and 39th homers with two singles in a doubleheader, Paul Derringer and Dizzy Dean dominating. Other winners include Chick Hafey for the Cardinals and Jonathan Stone for the Tigers with multi hit games and key RBIs. A note on wheat disease spreads from Australia to the U.S. regions including Missouri and Kansas.
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Yanks Need 18 Wins To Clinch Pennant Cubs Need 22
The Yankees can clinch the American League flag by winning 18 more games while the Chicago Cubs require 22 to secure the National League pennant. The leaders list shows Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig among AL standouts and Rogers Hornsby and Hack Wilson among NL hitters, with pitching leaders also named.
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City Tourney Practice Opens at Hillcrest
Amarillo golfers begin practice at Hillcrest for the city tournament slated next Sunday and Monday. Qualifying scores may be submitted any time through Saturday night. Waiter Sikes, municipal and River Road pro, serves as tournament manager. Entrance fee is 1.50 dollars. Trophies awarded to medalist and champion. prizes for winners and runners-up in all flights and consolations.
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Cubs Dash Maintains Lead in Uneven National League Drive
The Cubs edged New York 5-4 for a tenth straight win as Brooklyn’s hopes faded after the Dodgers dropped two to St. Louis. Dizzy Dean earned his third win in five days. Cincinnati and Philadelphia split, while the Yankees extended their American League advantage by splitting with Chicago. Cleveland routed Boston 10-1 before losing 4-3, and Detroit pounded Washington 15-7.
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