Cotton Beats Shute to Claim Unofficial World Match Title
Henry Cotton of England won the unofficial world match play golf championship beating Densmore Shute of Boston 6 and 5 at Walton Heath England. Cotton, recent British Open champion, led by two after 36 holes and finished with a 5-up lead, closing on the 67th hole before a 10,000 strong crowd.
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Walton Heath
Eng
U.P
Henry Cotton
England
Densmore Shute
Boston
Cotton
Harry Vardon
Shute
United States
Cochrane's Choice Tebbetts rises to Tigers catcher's post
George Tebbetts, groomed since youth by Frank Navin, proves capable as Detroit Tigers catcher after stepping in for Mickey Cochrane. The 22 year old demonstrates strong throwing, pitch signaling, and base throwing, plus grit in scrapes, as Ray Hayworth fades from daily duties.
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George Tebbetts
Detroit Tigers
Frank Navin
Bay
Providence College
Tiger
Springfield
Beaumont
Tigers
Mickey Cochrane
Cochrane
Mickey
Bump Hadley
Ray Hayworth
Ray
Tebbetts
Detroit
Andrey Cochrane
Sports Roundup on Heat and Stars Across Baseball and Tennis
In New York July 13 a sports roundup notes heat affecting play and previews events. JOE MEDWICK belts a homer spree as baseball chatter includes Dimaggio and Mungo in All Star talk. Budge shows strong Davis Cup form while boxing and tennis chatter mix with park rent revenue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabby Hartnett
Cubs
Joe Medwick
White Sox
Braddock- Louis
Don Budge
Gene Mako
Pan American Games Stars Arrive for Dallas Prep
Twenty two nations gather top track stars in Dallas to prepare for the Pan American Games opening at the Texas Exposition. Notable American athletes and world record holders are housed at Southern Methodist University with several key runners and field event specialists named.
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Dallas
Texas
Texas Exposition
United States
Southern Methodist University
Elroy Robinson
New York
Ray Malott
Perrin Walker
Charles Yenske
Glenn Cunningham
Archie San Romani
Alan Tolmich
Kermit King
George Varoff
Forrest
Dodgers star Vance and 12 year old NL strikeout record
The fragment recalls Davey Vance breaking the NL strikeout mark 12 years ago with 17 Ks in a 10 inning Dodgers win over the Cardinals. It also mentions Dick Bartell receiving a cup, Max Schmeling and Mike Jacobs, and a tax refund note amid scattered facts about the United States dog population.
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Navin Field
Cubs
Davey Vance
Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Dick Bartell
Waa
Max Schmneling
Mike Jacobs
Maverick Club Swims and Dives Highlight Weekend Events
Ralph Dykeman recaps Maverick Club activities at Gem Lake and Thompson Pool with Monday contests in multiple classes. Results name winners in 15 and 45 yard swims and diving events, noting close finishes and improvements by boys who trained at club swims. A sleeping party noted groaning from the gym corner but no culprit identified.
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Gem Lake
Thompson Pool
R. A. Boyter
Joel Robertson
Gene Turner
Owen Harman
Wesley Grier
Alvis Grant
Purd Turner
Willis Hamilton
R.A. Boyter
Tom Murphy
Aubrey Robertson
R. A. Boutertat
Joe Robertson
W. C. Evans
LeeRoy Boyter
Fd Starp
Ted
Ford Turner
All of
R. A. Boyster
Darwin Grier
Hester Plant
Rock Island Upsets Borden in Jaycee League Thriller
Rock Island softballers toppled Borden's 5 to 4 in a late night upset under lights. Roberts-Olver swept a doubleheader against Maxor Drug 7-6 and 13 to 12, with detailed box scores noting key innings and players. Tonight three games are on the schedule, starting at 7:15.
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Allis Chalmers
Rock Island
Borden's
Jones
Gibson
Blanton
Cogdell
Spann
Canadian River Gas and Panhandle Laundry
Texaco
Taylor's
Mavericks Head to Harding's Ranch for Camp
The column describes the Mavericks preparing for a three day camp at Harding's Ranch with eager players, already packed gear, and anticipation of hiking, camping, and ample food and beds for all.
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Aubrey Robertson
Aubrey
Harding
Boxing results from Chicago and Pittsburgh cards
Sammy Angott of Louisville defeated Jimmy Christy of Chicago at 131 pounds in Chicago. Oscar Rankins of Chicago won a decision over Bud Mingault of Boston at 170 pounds in Pittsburgh with a 1-2 score recorded.
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Chicago
Sammy Angott
Louisville
Jimmy Christy
Pittsburgh
Oscar Rankins
Bud Mignault
Brooklyn
Mass
Tack Letters Continued From Page Two
Multiple reader notices seeking companionship work and references appear. Entries include a widower seeking a widow pen pal, a young woman seeking housekeeping or nurse work with references, two women seeking work, a young lady looking for work, a colored girl seeking any job, and addresses listed for contact.
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North East
Fifth Avenue
Tam
Weat
Thirteenth Avenue
Wrestling proves easiest sport to master says Nagurski
United Press notes a columnist recalls Bronko Nagurski’s rapid rise from football to world wrestling champion and argues wrestling is uniquely quick to master while other sports demand years of practice. The piece cites Danno O Mahoney and hints at future Nagurski actions with playful sports references.
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United Press
New York
UPR
Bronko Nagurski
Bronko
Harpischord
Titanie Thompson
Brooke
Nathalia Crane
Yehudi Mehudin
Thomas Edison
Einstein
Pete
Horace
Jake
Nagurski
Danno O'Mahoney
Danno
Dublin
Pop Warner
Bernie Bierman
Wallace Duke
Byan Waldorf
Copright
Members Allowed To Bring Guests To Jaycee Barbecue
Amarillo Junior Chamber of Commerce members may bring guests to a Hillcrest Country Club barbecue and program on Wednesday evening. John Snider will barbecue. a short business session will announce committee appointments. Tickets are 25 cents, available from officers and directors.
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Amarillo
Shippers Back In Contention In Texas League Race
Beaumont Exporters win eight straight as Fleming drives in winning run in ninth. Oklahoma City remains atop standings with 8 2 victory over San Antonio while catching home runs by Jackson and Dooley highlight 12 3 win over Galveston. Houston moves up with 3 0 win as Grodzicki limits Dallas to two hits.
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Beaumont
Tulsa
Fleming
Oklahoma City
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Indians
Tiette
Sams
Moncrief
Moore
Jackie Reid
Galveston
Jackson
Dooley
Houston
Dallas
Grodzicki
Levey
Notable Fights Across Cities Trounce Named Opponents
In New York Jesse James of Hollywood battered Tony Siano in a street altercation. In Chicago Jim McMillen of Antioch reportedly struck Chief Saunooke from Cherokee North Carolina during a separate incident.
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New York
Jesse James
Hollywood
Tony Siano
Chicago
Jim McMillen
Antioch
Chief Saunooke
N. C
County Auto Fees Rise in First Half of Year
Potter County reports a total automobile and truck registration income of 186,332 for the first six months, 28,454 more than the prior year. June highway fees totaled 12,278 with 5,700 to treasury and 586 to salary funds. Passenger cars 4,884 and commercial vehicles 3,653. farm and truck licenses 947.
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Potter County
Jewell Davidson
Davidson
Sheriff Returns With L. B. Jones Embezzlement Case
Sheriff Bill Adams brought Leslie B. Jones back to town from Los Angeles. Jones faces indictment for embezzling 200.59 dollars from Texas Steam Laundry, where he once worked as a driver salesman. Charges were filed by Mark Davis and J. R. Ross, laundry partners.
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Bill Adams
Los Angeles
Leslie B. Jones
Jones
Texas Steam Laundy
Adams
Mark Davis
J. R. Ross
Argentine Runner Cleared To Enter Pan American Marathon
Jose Ribas 38, an Argentine marathoner, was officially notified that the Argentine Athletic Federation lifted his suspension and he is eligible to run in the Pan American Olympics on July 18. The 26 mile night race will be held July 18 at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas under lights.
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Dallas
Jose Ribas
Bob Humphreys
Ribas
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Major League Leaders National and American League
Baseball statistical leaders list for both leagues. Medwick and Waner top batting. Medwick leads runs and RBIs. other leaders include Galan Brack J Martin Vaughan Handiey Ott Greenberg Dimaggio Kreevich Moses Bell and Lawson among others. Detailed counts for each category provided.
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Medwick
Cardinals
P. Waner
Pirates
Galan
Cubs
Demaree
Brack
Dodgers
J. Martin
Vaughan
Handiey
Ott
Giants
Bryant
Fette
Bees
Gehrig
Yankees
Walker
Tigers
Greenberg
Dimaggio
Bell
Browns
Kreevich
White Sox
Moses
Athletics
Stone
Kubel
Senators
Chapman
Red Sox
Appling
Lawson
Ruffing
H V Robertson & Co. Established 1910
H V Robertson & Co a long running firm of accountants and auditors offers tax counseling and accounting services. The firm operates from Oliver Eakle Building and lists phone contact 2 2038.
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Oliver Eakle Bidg
Feller Sees Comeback After Arm Injury
Chicago July 13 Bob Feller 18 year old Indians pitcher remains confident he can win 25 games this season if he returns to form. He notes his fastball and curve are improving and recalls a four inning one hit start against Detroit with three unearned runs. He has three losses and no wins after an arm injury earlier this season.
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Chicago
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Detroit
Feller
St. Louis
Cleveland
Tigers
Chicago Bears Add Sam Francis as Fullback for 1936 Season
Chicago Bears announce Sam Francis, Nebraska star and 1936 All American, signed for one season. He joins top pro fullbacks Bronko Nagurski and Jack Manders, both former Minnesota greats, in the lineup trade. The note ends with a random line about average lung capacity.
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Chicago
Chicago Bears
Sam Francis
University of Nebraska
Francis
Bronko Nagurski
Jack Manders
Minnesota
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J. Donald Budge
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Maurice McLoughlin
Fred Perry
Forest Hills
Perry
Sports Roundup
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Hawey
Joe
van Lingle Mungo
Carl Hubbell
Disey Dean
Jimmy Johnston
Milkey Coch Tune
Zephyr
Ant Windmil
Amarillo Fort Worth
Sowermater Wicbita Vath
Maverick Club
By Ralph Dykeman
Brown Orman Distillery CO
Kentucky Kentucky
Borden
Roberts-Olver
Maxor Drug
Gatlin and
Garrison
Tolleson and Rice
Ed Sharp
North East Third Avenue
Campanion
Tack
John
Brunio Street
Pampa
Nolsekerfer
Rave
North
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Henry McLemore
Jaycee
Paramount Recreation Club
L. B. Jones
John Furbach
Polk
Cal Farley
San Jacinta
Borger
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H. V. Robertson & Co
Accountants and Auditors
Frances TO Bears
Betty D. McCarley
Foot Correction
Massey Bldg
Palm Beach
Blackburn Bros
West Texas
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