Old Man Mose Eyes 300 Wins As Sox Battle Ahead
Old Man Mose Grove, veteran Boston Red Sox pitcher, nears his 300th victory as he falters against Detroit and Chicago. Two recent close losses, including a ninth-inning error by Lou Finney, keep Grove on the doorstep of baseball's 300-win club while Boston prepares for home games this week.
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Grover Cleveland Alexander
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Bobo Newsom
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Jimmy Foxx
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Ladies Night Finale Boosts Fund for Wichita Falls Club
Wichita Falls excur sion to Amarillo boosts Neal Rabe's club treasury with a Ladies Night event at Malin Field. Women pay one cent tax plus five cents total, game starts 8:30. Also notes All-Star game in Lubbock with South vs North. Rabe out due to back injury. Dutch Prather controversially left off North. box scores show Wichita Falls 11 Amarillo 9 after a 35-hit battle. details include line scores and key players.
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Hogan Tops Earnings In Golf Tourney Circuit
Ben Hogan pursues Sam Snead’s all-time earnings record as he heads toward St. Paul after another top payday. His Chicago Open win boosted season earnings to 11,517 with a 1,200 prize, while he also set a tournament scoring record 274 at Elmhurst. Defending champ Metz finished third at 279 as other notables Ferrier Mangrum Gonzalez and Heather shared high finishes.
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Jim Ferrier
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Cunningham's Column celebrants in golf and boxing lore
The column notes Cunningham's amateur champion status and medal, listing Sam Snead Johnny Bulla Denny Shute and others with scores from 287 to 291 tied with John Barnum Bob Stupple Horton Smith and Jimmy Hines. It then shifts to Hambone Kelly, his manager Mucker McGrath, a Boston fight at the ballpark, gear mishap, and a memorable knockout attempt against Paul Berlenbach with lingering talk of the Bone's hard punches and odd footwear.
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Pinehart
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Jimmy Hines
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Standings West Tenas New Mexico League Sunday Results
Baseball standings and game results from the West Texas New Mexico League include scores for Wichita Falls Amarillo Pampa Big Spring Borger Lamesa Clovis Lubbock and a Monday schedule. Notable entries list pitchers and team totals with 12 inning notes and upcoming matchups. The piece blends sports results with a local commentary on regional fighters and cheese aging metaphors.
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Tinsley
Bennett
Clovis
Lubbock
Bridwell
Schmidt
Lucky
Cantino
Big Spring
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Lamesa
Pampa
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Wichita Falls
Bic Spring
Clovist
Dallas Rebels Close In On Texas League Leaders
The Dallas Rebels improved in the Texas League, winning eight of the past seven days and sweeping Beaumont in a doubleheader 3 to 2 and 9 to 1 after a tight opener. Houston beat Oklahoma City 2 to 1, Tulsa beat San Antonio 4 to 0, and Shreveport dropped two to Fort Worth. Tonight's games include Dallas at Beaumont, Fort Worth at Shreveport, Oklahoma City at Houston, and Tulsa at San Antonio.
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Night game possibility if Cardinals win pennant headlines
NEW YORK July 21 If the Cardinals win the National League pennant Branch Rickey would push for at least one World Series game to be played at night. A coin flip predicts Ray Robinson will beat Sammy Angott tonight in Philadelphia. Eddie Arcade is in the Chicago $50,000 classic next Saturday if approved by stewards. George Manoukian of Hamden suggests William Gargan play the lead in The Life of Lou Gehrig. Doc Prothro’s future with the Phillies remains unsettled. Satchel Paige’s speed in exhibitions tops Bob Feller. Chicago promises a big gate if Louis Nova fights there. Steers of Oregon could rise higher. an army flier is referenced. Stan Anderson is noted in a roundup. Bill Tilden banks kopecks from lessons, with a packed schedule. Jacobs to stage a Newark title bout. Greasy Neale loves football. A World Series offer from a fan and other entertainment notes round out the column.
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Mike Jacobs
Jimmy Webb
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al Smith
Jim Bagby
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New York World-Telegram
Midnight Star Wins Five-Gaited Stake at Coronado Show
Midnight Star of Leisure Stables San Antonio Texas won the $500 five gaited stake at the Coronado National Horse Show closing performances in Coronado California. Royal Fascination of Northwood Farm Fort Worth Texas finished second.
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Frank Finley Wins Aquainnial Rodeo All-Around Title
Frank Finley of Phoenix Arizona captured the all around cowboy championship at the Aquainnial Rodeo in Minneapolis Sunday. He won first place in bareback bronc riding and also placed in several other events.
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MacPhail Sizable Spending Aims Dodgers Pennant
AP Feature Service outlines Brooklyn owner Larry MacPhail's multi year strategy to buy a pennant with about 850000 spent on talent plus farm system investments. Leo Durocher leads a strong Dodgers squad boasting top pitching and batting while several veteran stars have moved on. The piece notes contrasting views from Tom Yawkey on the Red Sox and MacPhail's belief in buying success.
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Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Cardinals Are On Way Back From Seaboard Tour
Baseball notes show the St. Louis Cardinals returning west to start a long home stand against eastern clubs after taking seven of nine on a seaboard trip, including a double 4 2 and 7 3 win over the Braves. Brooklyn and others battled in a day of heavy action with Yankees expanding their lead and Browns sweeping Boston in a doubleheader.
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Sammy Angott Fights Harlem's Ace Tonight
Philadelphia July 21 Sammy Angott faces Harlem's Ray Robinson at Shibe Park in a lightweight bout. Angott vows caution on defense yet risks much with his chin as Robinson, a 20 year old rising star, challenges for a 10 round or less clash in a city buzzing with boxing talk.
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Ray versus Robinson in Roundhouse clash draws big crowd
The piece previews a boxing match between Roundhouse Ray and Robinson. Promoter Herman Taylor expects over 15,000 fans and $30,000 gate. Robinson is favored by locals with odds as high as 50 to 11, though Sammy is ready to resist and not roll over.
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Jimmy Evert Captures Eastern Junior Tennis Title
New York July 21 Jimmy Evert, showing steadiness under pressure, won the Eastern Junior tennis championship by overcoming a rival’s hard shots to claim the junior title.
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