Athletics Beat White Sox in Front-Loaded 6-2 Victory
American League action saw the Athletics defeat the White Sox 6-2 at Shibe Park as the race tightens with Cleveland and Boston chasing. Walberg faltered early, but Rommel shut Chicago down after the fourth, while Lyons faced a tough outing on the hill for the Sox. In other games, the Browns edged Boston 4-3 and the Indians beat Detroit 9-5. The pennant race remains fluid with standings shifting across the league.
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Cardinals
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Pirates
Giants
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Rube
Cobb
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The World's Champion Sportsman by Henry L Farrell
Sir Thomas Lipton launches the new Shamrock at Cowes in a bid to win the America Cup. The piece extols Lipton as a persistent sportsman spending millions without success, notes the yacht’s launch, and praises his devotion to the sport over personal gain.
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United States
Bob Scott Medalist in River Crest Southwestern Golf Tourney
In Fort Worth Texas Bob Scott of Colorado captured medalist honors at the tenth River Crest invitation and second Southwestern Golf Association combined tournament with a 148 over 36 holes. Massingill of River Crest was close with 149. Massingill shot a 70 yesterday to reach the championship flight.
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Tex
Bob Scott
Colorado
River Crest
Southwestern Golf Association
Yester
Mappy” Massingill
Massingill
Tommy Cochran
Wichita
Texas
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Scott
Ed Stewart
Glen Garden
Happy Massingil
Jack Speer
Houston
Dennis Lavender
Abilene
Joe Ballard
Lavender
Edwin McClure
Shreveport
Louisiana
Tom P. Doty
Dallas
Palestine Pals Start Strong in Big Series
In Palestine Texas the Pals opened the Class D championship series by defeating the San Angelo Snappers. Betts held the visitors to scattered hits while Clements battled through trouble. Comeaux led West Texas with three of four at bats and Coor added power with a single double and triple. Pieatine and the Pats committed two and one errors respectively as over 1,000 fans watched. The second game is set for this afternoon.
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Texas
Palestine Pals
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Second Game Of Negro Ball Series Today
The second game of the Negro baseball series will start this afternoon at 3 40 at Jersey Park. The first game between City and Texarkana was won by Oklahoma.
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City
Texarkana
Oklahoma
Spuds and Buffs in playoff chase after rough Shreveport win
Wichita Falls crushed Shreveport 10 to 2 as the Spuds climbed in the standings with aggressive hitting and four opposing pitchers fatigued. A Waco Cubs squad beat the San Antonio Bears 3 to 0, while the Dallas Steers defeated Fort Worth and the Cats swept a series as Houston prepared to face Beaumont.
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Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Houston Buffs
Shreveport
Hennessey and Lott to Meet French Team in Semis
George Lott Jr. of Chicago and John Hennessey of Indianapolis, top seeds for the American doubles, face Menri Cochet and Jacques Brugnon, the No. 1 French pair, in the national doubles championship semi finals at Longwood. Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn, seeded No. 2 for the Americans, meet the Australian duo Paul Hawkes and Gerald L. Patterson in the other semi.
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United Press
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Mass
George Lott, Jr
Chicago
John Hennessey
Indianapolis
Menri Cochet
Jacques Brugnon
Longwood Cricket Club
Wilmer Allison
Fort Worth
Texas
John van Ryn
Orange
Trap Shoot Planned in West Texas By United Press
Sweetwater gun club members returning from Vandalia national matches plan a major trap shoot in West Texas on September 3 and 4. Shooters from many Texas actions are expected, including FE. F. Woodward of Houston, a top national shot, entering. Cities such as Midland Houston Amarillo Waco Shawnee Fort Worth San Antonio Eastland and Wichita Falls represented.
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Vandalia
West Texas
FE. F. Woodward
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Valley Rally Ends Staging Sixth-Run Surge
A late surge produced a six-run Valley rally in the final two innings, turning a tight game into a dramatic comeback. Key contributors from Valley included standout performers whose late scoring spurt changed the outcome. The sequence shifted momentum and put Valley in command as the innings closed.
Gear Again Outlines League Change Plans
Dale Gear, Western League president, outlined plans to reorganize the circuit before the 1929 season. Tulsa and Oklahoma City may be dropped. Amarillo could move north to shorten travel costs and create a more compact league. Gear spoke during a stop in Des Moines after visiting Sioux City as a prospective member.
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Des Moines
Dale Gear
Topeka
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Sioux City
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Loop
Amarillo
Omaha and Oakland clash for Western Junior title in twin bill
Denver Aug 30 Omaha Neb and Oakland Col open the sectional junior league tournament with a double header for the Western United States championship. St Paul meets Seattle in the second game. Shreveport La ousted 10 4 as Omaha’s team surged to an early lead and never relinquished it. Gallivan of St Paul struck out 15 Salt Lake batters in an 18 5 St Paul victory.
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United Press
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Colo
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Oakland
Colf
United States
St. Paul
Seattle
Wash
Shreveport
Tommy Gallivan
St. Lal
Walter Johnson
Salt Lake
Gallivan
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Operation to restore prowess of famed Austrian player
Vienna reports a secret rejuvenation procedure on Josef Uridil, once Austria's famed football star. At 32 he is past peak, yet the operation avoids gland transplants and instead opens certain “power” glands to boost muscle force. Daily measurements show promising results, with final proof pending full recovery.
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Vienna
Josef Uridil
Austria
Uridil
Fights Last Night Across Cities Rally Boxing Action
Reay Wallace of Indianapolis defeated Johnny Mason of Pittsburgh. Man Mountain Erickson knocked out Frank Zaveta of Newark. Mike Dundee stopped Tony Esealanter. Fred Mahen beat Meyer Grace. Joe Lucas defeated Bobby Hermann. Otto Atterson beat Len Lovelace. Flester Rioux stopped Romero Rojas in Montreal.
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Reay Wallace
Indianapolis
Johnny Mason
Pittsburgh
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N. J
Man Mountain Erickson
Minneapolis
Frank Zaveta
Newark
Mike Dundee
Rock Island
Illinois
Tony Esealanter
Los Angeles
Fred Mahen
Meyer Grace
Chicago
Joe Lucas
Detroit
Bobby Hermann
Otto Atterson
Terre Haute
Len Lovelace
Montreal
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Flester Rioux
Romero Rojas
Chile
Two Attempts to Negotiate Channel Abandoned
In Nez, France on August 30 two attempts to swim the English Channel were abandoned. Amy Meynel began at 6 45 a m and stopped at midnight. Dutchman Alexander Bakker was three miles out but unseen at dawn, presumed to have quit. Georges Pouillet postponed his attempt as conditions worsened overnight with rough seas and unfavorable current.
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Cape Phis Nez
France
English
Mies Amy Meynel
Alexander Bakker
Atte
Georges Pouillet
Prevent Dandruff Pleasant Healing Liquid Zone Massage
An old ad claims a massage into the scalp prevents dandruff and soothes irritations. It promotes Zemo as a penetrating, cleansing solution that keeps the scalp healthy and prevents dandruff. The product is described as a clean sealing liquid, convenient to use anytime. Sold by druggists at one dollar.
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Zemo
Tulsa Oilers Clinch Western Lead With Amarillo Win
Tulsa continued the Western League surge by overpowering Amarillo 10 to 3 as seven fifth inning runs and three more in the eighth sealed victory. Omaha edged Des Moines 2 to 1. Thomas allowed three hits. Pueblo beat Denver 2 to 1 as Charley Lyons carried the Steel Workers. Oklahoma City defeated Wichita 6 to 2 to even the series.
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Kansas City
Tulsa
Amarillo
Oilers
Des Moines
Demons
Omaha
Thomas
Pueblo
Denver
Charley Lyons
Steel Workers
Denver Bears
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Bi-a-lim Promised Cure for Dizziness and Tummy Aches
A vintage ad touts Bi-a-lim as a natural remedy for dizziness headaches and constipation. It claims a bile flow cleanses the intestinal tract and banishes illness without narcotics, urging readers to buy at local stores and try the product today.
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Bi-e-lim
Bi-a-lin
Final Low Excursion Rates to Colorado
The Denver Road offers a 10 day round trip excursion to Colorado with Denver at 14 dollars and Colorado Springs at 12 dollars. Depart Amarillo on Train No. 7 at 2 05 p m September 1 and Train No. 1 at 9 30 p m September 1 returning by midnight September libh. Coaches Pullmans and diner included.
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Denver Road
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Amarillo
End the nuisance with a Pennsylvania gas furnace
Promote a home heating upgrade by installing a Pennsylvania gas furnace to stop sweating walls. Describes a practical solution for climate control and comfort in the residence.
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