Hillies stay in pennant race with big win over Cubs
All the major leagues featured a busy day as the Phillies beat the Cubs 11 to 6 behind a power display from Chuck Klein who homered and hit for the cycle. Mal F Kruger and Bartell joined Klein with multi hit efforts as the Phillies staged a dramatic win boosting momentum in the National League. Weaker showings by the Giants and Pirates saw Brooklyn and Cincinnati win, while the American League saw the Browns and Athletics widen gaps. The Yankees, Red Sox, and Tigers also produced key offensive outputs in a day of split results across leagues.
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Houston Moves To Get More Strength For Second Half
Houston officials announced a retooling effort to strengthen the squad for the second half. Star guard Red Rollings, whose performance helped Houston tie Beaumont for the half title, has been traded to Earl L. Smith’s Ambus of the American Association.
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Over 400 Practice For A.A.U. Tourney
More than 400 track and field athletes, including many national champions, completed final workouts today in Lincoln Nebraska ahead of the National A A U meet at Nebraska University Stadium tomorrow and Saturday.
Heavyweight Title Bout Weigh-In Sparks Record Radio Interest
Max Schmeling and Young Stribling arrive in Cleveland for weigh-in amid talk of a strong gate though forecasts put potential receipts at 300000 to 400000 with 40000 to 60000 spectators. Stribling weighs 188 pounds. betting favors him at 7 to 5. Weather could force a postponement to Saturday if a heavy rainstorm hits.
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Motion pictures highlight stars shaping sports coaching
John McGraw and other greats may follow into film, adding color to screens. The piece notes McGraw’s onfield skill and how baseball managers and players study motion pictures to teach swings, bunts, and technique, suggesting American pros increasingly rely on film to simplify golf and baseball instruction.
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Stribling's Dallas Relation Is for Him
Mrs I H Stribling great grand step mother of Young Stribling who faces Max Schmeling for the heavyweight title listens to the bout on a bedroom radio. She hopes he wins to reach the top in boxing and praises him as a nice boy, though not the typical cauliflower ear image. The fighter and his father visited her in Dallas recently.
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Ace Hudkins Faces Heavyweights After Win Over Levinsky
Chicago July 2 Ace Hudkins sought more heavyweight challenges after a decision over King Levinsky at Mills Stadium. The former Nebraska middleweight title contender fought a ten round war giving away 15 pounds and won the judges and referee decision in a savage bout.
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Baer and Uzcudun End Training for Nevada Fight
Max Baer and Paolino Uzcudun wrapped up grueling training in Reno and will rest until July Fourth. Uzcudun predicts a knockout in 10 rounds, Baer’s camp remains cautious, promoter Jack Dempsey expects a knockout in 12 to 18 rounds and will serve as referee for the 20 round bout.
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Mitchell Comes Back Strong for Giants After Long Career
Clarence Mitchell, veteran pitcher now 40, continues to defy age with the Giants. Since 1909 he has logged 16 years in the majors, surviving several leagues and clubs, and in 1930 he posted 11 wins and 3 losses for the Cardinals and Giants. Through 1931 he held a 7–2 record by mid-June, aided by a deceptive spitter and steady arm, despite long-term shoulder troubles. His career includes 1918 and 1922 salary woes and a series of trades and signings, ending most recently in New York with Ralph Judd traded from the Cardinals.
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Battalino triumphs in non-title bout over Brady
Bat Battalino featherweight champion won a ten round decision against Irish Bobby Brady in Jersey City. The fight began as a potential title bout but Brady was over the weight limit by half a pound. Battalino sustained a slight cut near his left eye in the third round and dominated the action with steady pressure and head shots. The AP scorecard favored Battalino eight rounds to Brady two with one even.
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Spuds Top Hustling Texas League Action In Rainout
In the Texas League opener day two, Spudders defeated Houston 9 5 and 3 0 San Antonio Indians 0 14 hits. Cooney pitched seven innings, aiding Dallas Steers 5 3 win over Shreveport. Galveston Beaumont game canceled by rain while Wichita Falls and Shreveport led after first day of play following Wichita Falls 5 14 hits.
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