Wharf collapses as Dempsey arrives for Lake George swim
At Hague New York July 12 a wharf collapsed sending Jack Dempsey and crew into two feet of water just as the former champion disembarked for the Lake George twenty four mile swimming marathon. Spectators aided in the scramble with no serious injuries. weather favorable with clear skies and 149 entrants ready for the race. water temperature 40 to 55 degrees. race started over an hour late at 8 45.
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Here
Lake George Village
Edington Joins Waco After Beaumont Release
Stump Edington, top Texas league hitter, donned a Waco uniform and will sign with the Cubs, per manager Dell Pratt. Edington was released by Beaumont on July 4, amid reports the move stemmed from budget cuts.
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Night slate of Youngsters National League games
In the Youngsters National League, St. Louis visits Philadelphia, Cincinnati travels to New York, Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn, and Chicago meets Boston in a busy slate of early season matchups.
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Jones Ties Low Amateur Open Score In Qualifying
Bobby Jones shot 71 today to equal the previous low for Open qualifying at St Andrews as Jim Barnes led early with 79. Haley and Nabholtz posted 163 and 153 respectively, with Jones among those aiming for final 72 holes amid cool mist and rain.
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Art Nehf Resumes Challenge in Reds Series Return
Left handed veteran Art Nehf returns to face former teammates as the Reds seek to climb from last place. The 35 year old, famed for a long pitching career, has battled injuries but shows promise to help Cincinnati avoid another cellar finish.
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Baseball Scores From Various Leagues Across The Nation
Yesterday's results show a flurry of scores across multiple circuits including the American Association and Southern Association. Notable tallies include Indianapolis 4 Minneapolis 6, Louisville 4 St Paul 7, New Orleans 13 Atlanta 5, Reading 9 Buffalo 10, Jersey City Rochester rain, and Dallas 4 Wichita Falls 5 among others. Multiple matchups were listed with rain affecting games in St Louis and Chicago.
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Houston Buffs ownership may move within ninety days
Texas league president J Doak Roberts announced to reporters that the Houston Buffs could change ownership within about three months. A committee including Branch Rickey and Roberts will value the club and seek a purchaser, with Houston absent from the meeting turnout.
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Branch Rickey
Cardinals
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Beaumont Exporters
Texan Advances in Rhode Island Tennis Championship
Providence Rhode Island July 12 Elimination of Lionel Ogden of California by James Quirk of Texas 3 6 6 4 6 2 marks the opening round of play in the Rhode Island state tennis championships yesterday.
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James Quirk
Texas
Rhode Island
Babe Herman Cancels Fight Date Due to Shoulder Injury
New York July 12 Babe Herman injured his shoulder and canceled his scheduled bout with Joe Glick at the Eensboro Athletic Club tonight.
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New York
Joe Glick
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