Pirates and Phillies Lose Notches in Key Baseball Slates
East versus west clashes tighten standings as the Athletics split with Cleveland and fall a half game behind. The Pirates suffer a beating by Brooklyn while the Cubs edge closer to the Giants. Yankee and Browns victories loom large as Rodgers, Simmons, and Cochrane provide offense.
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French Tennis Not Crippled by Loss
Paris July 24 French tennis followers say France is not crippled by the absence of Rene Lacoste from the Davis Cup defense. Henri Cochet and Jean Borotra carry the team and remain confident they can defeat the United States despite Lacoste’s unavailability.
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Tilden Carries US Davis Cup Hope in Paris
Paris July 24 The United States faces a Davis Cup challenge round at Roland Garros with Bill Tilden carrying the hopes. George Lott’s addition weakens the lineup and experts predict Tilden must win both singles to reclaim the cup, while Van Ryn and Allison loom strong in doubles against Cochet and Borotra.
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Friendly act may prove to be big cost
Dallas Steers face financial pressure from a split season after two rough performances in Beaumont. The Mavericks, hurt by recent road losses, risk falling to seventh in the standings. Slim Vaughn, rookie pitcher from Ballinger, opened with two straight lopsided defeats, while Swanson led the offense for the Mavericks. The Spuds swept San Antonio and moved toward Waco, as Galloway’s team strengthens on the road. Waco Cubs split with Panthers behind Harris, Windle, Stavengen, and Cox in key homers. Shreveport evened its series with Houston with a 6–1 win as Wachtel and Schleberg struggled.
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Blackerby 10 Take Place In Loop History In Dallas
Waco star George Blackerby, hitting .378, aims to lead the Texas league for a second straight season. Observers note Criss hit .290 in 1906 and .333 in 1913, with other sluggers like Galloway Kraft and O'Donnell posting high averages over years.
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Schmeling Told to Fight Fugazy Opponent by Commission
New York July 24 The New York State Athletic Commission states Max Schmeling must honor his contract with Humbert J Fugazy and cannot fight Phil Scott under current terms. The commission insists Schmeling must face any opponent Fugazy selects or be barred from shows in its jurisdiction. The ruling sparks protests over alleged favoritism within the local boxing scene.
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Fights Last Night Report From Poughkeepsie
Ray Miller of Chicago defeated Joe Abrams of New York by points in a ten round bout. Patsy McGrath of New York outpointed Harry Sankey of Chicago in an eight round decision.
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