Jones Shoots Par 72 to Lead British Open Second Round
Bobby Jones posted a 72 in the British Open second round at Hoylake to reach 142 after two days, overtaking Horton Smith who led at mid-afternoon with 145. Diegel Compston and Mac Smith tied for 147 as the field closed in.
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Associated Press
Hoylake
Eng
Bobby Jones
Leo Diegel
Archie Compston
Mac Smith
Jones
Horton Smith
Missouri
MacDonald Smith
Jim Barnes
England
Auguste Rover
France
R. A. Whitcombe
Len Holland
Arnaud Massey
Co. O. Herlet
New York
Henry Cotton
F.C. Stevens, Jr
Los Ang
Major League Leaders by The Associated Press June 18
National League leaders include Klein of the Phillies leading batting with .424 and 89 hits while also topping RBI with 70 and homers at 19. English of the Cubs has 67 runs and Cuyler 15 stolen bases. Frisch leads doubles with 21 and Cuyler adds 9 triples. In American League Cochrane of the Athletics hits 389, Ruth of the Yankees leads in runs with 70 and home runs at 21. Gehrig 69 RBI, Hodapp 89 hits, Cronin and McManus tied 19 doubles, Combs 9 triples, Rice 12 stolen bases.
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Associated Press
Klein
Phillies
English
Cubs
Frisch
Cardinals
Cuyler
Cochrane
Athletics
Rems—Ruth
Yankees
Gehrig
Hodapp
Indians
Gehringer
McManus
Tigers
Cronin
Senators
Combs
Ruth
Rice
Latzo Upends Johnson on Foul in Sixth at Ebbets Field
Pete Latzo of Scranton Pennsylvania a light heavyweight defeated Larry Johnson of Chicago by a foul in the sixth round of a ten round bout at Ebbets Field last night Latzo weighed 175 1 2 pounds Johnson 175 pounds even was the official weight disparity reported for the match in New York June 18.
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Associated Press
New York
Pete Latzo
Scranton
Larry Johnson
Chicago
Ebbets Field
Latzo
Johnson
Over 50 Women to Compete in Dallas Track Meet
More than 50 women athletes will participate in the State A A U Track and Field Meet in Dallas on Saturday. Gold and silver medals will be awarded in each event.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Yesterday's Hero saves Giants in late rally
Hughie Critz of the Giants atoned for an error on Brickell's grounder in the ninth by making a sensational stop of Brame's grounder and forcing Brickell at second. He then started an unassisted double play to halt a Pittsburgh rally and seal a 4 to 3 win.
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United Press
Hughie Critz
Giants
Brickell
Brame
Critz
Pittsburgh
Dark Day at Fair Grounds Promises Big Events
On June 19 in Wellington dark town celebrates Lincoln emancipation with a baseball clash between the Wellington Black Sluggers and the Little Mexicans at Tri-State Fair Park. A prior 9 to 7 win by the Mexicans sparked a predicted hot match plus a postgame Battle Royal and other races as white seating is offered at fifty cents.
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Wellington Black Sluggers
Tri-State Fair Park
Wellington
Palestine Women Golfers Win Meet
Four Palestine women won the East Texas Women Golfers Association cup with an aggregate 413. The championship team consisted of Mrs. Claude Anthony, Mrs. Bee Cockrell, Mrs. Will Keller, and Mrs. A M Buras.
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Palestine
Tex
Claude Anthony
Bee Cockrell
Will Keller
A. M. Buras
Yale Harvard Regatta Set On Thames River
Yale's unbeaten varsity crew heads to the Thames River for the four mile regatta against Harvard. The historic event, dating to 1852, is billed as a strong Yale favorite in the sunset race tomorrow on New London Connecticut date.
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United Press
New London
Conn
Yale
National clubs struggle on the road as tight race tightens
Eastern teams dominate the early part of the western tour while the Pirates and Giants split a tight game. The Athletics surge to the top after a seven to two win, with Al Simmons Foxx and Bing Miller blasting homers off Wes Ferrell.
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New York Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Wes Ferrell
Athletics
al Simmons
Jimmy Foxx
Bing Miller
Ferrell
Roy
Mahaffey
New Start Hopes Rise as Texas League Votes Near
Seven clubs face emancipation from Wichita Falls control with a Wednesday deadline. The Spudders, leading by eight games, lose to the Waco Cubs 11 to 8 as a late seven inning rally fuels the visitors. Buffs shut out Fort Worth 8 to 0. Indians tie series with Shreveport 9 to 7. Steers edge Beaumont 7 to 6 with Michaels stealing home in the ninth.
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Gayle Talbot, JR
Associated Press
Texas League
Wichita Falls
Spudders
Alvin Gardner
Milwaukee
Waco Cubs
Prattmen
Waco
Joe Munson
Thurman
Paulie Wachtel
Buffs
Fort Worth
Joe Brown
Cats
Hank Hardaway
Eddie Brown
Dallas Steers
Bison
Hock
San Antonio Indians
Shreveport
Tribe
Ernie Holman
Hargrove
Karl Kott
Indians
Beaumont
Michaels
Catcher Wise
Phil Hensicx
Steers
Grimm
Gene Moore
Dallas
Holley
Shiver
Exporters
Longtime Columbia to Sonora Stage Driver Passes
George M. Trask drove the stage between Columbia and Sonora for 50 years from Grant’s presidency until shortly before his death. He had served as the United States mail carrier between the two towns for four decades.
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Columbia
Cal
George M. Trask
Here
Sonora
Grant
United States
Stribling and Von Porat Set to Fight in Chicago Tonight
The long saga of the Otto Von Porat versus W L Young Stribling heavyweight bout continues with a 10 round match planned at Chicago Stadium tonight. Promoters and officials balk at last minute delays while Stribling cites a sprained left hand and fans fear a no show.
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Stribling
von Porat
Chi
Associated Press
Chicago
Otto von Porat
W. L. “Young” Stribling
Chicago Stadium
State Boxing Commission
Ed Stevenson
Sidney Strotz
Chicago Stadium Corporation
Strotz
Schmeling
Sharkey
New York
Uzcudun Risko Bout Promises Key Heavyweight Clash
Detroit June 19 Paulino Uzcudan and Johnny Risko prepare for a ten round fight that could determine an opponent for Max Schmeling next season. Weighing around 190 pounds each the pair are evenly matched in height and reach. This is their second meeting with Risko having won the first decision amid protests.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Paulino Uzcudun
Johnny Risko
Max Schmeling
Azcadan
Cleveland
Risko
Indian girl to face death trial again
Lila Jimerson, Cayuga woman, must stand trial again for first degree murder in the slaying of Mrs Clothilde Marchand, wife of Jimerson's former lover, Henry Marchand. Judge Samuel Harris of the New York Supreme Court ruled today in Buffalo.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Lila Jimerson
Clothilde Marchand
Lila
Henry Marchand
Samuel J. Harris
Supreme Court
Decade and a Half of Using a Motor Vehicle
A report notes that over fifteen years he had relied on a motor driven vehicle for daily tasks and mobility, illustrating long term dependence on automotive transport.
Shires Plans Vocal Comeback As Senator
Arthur Shires, newly elected senator, says he will resume his vocal training and improve his batting. He recalled frustrations when the White Sox hindered his baseball career and emphasized that improving both skills is essential for him.
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Associated Press
Washington
Arthur
Shires
White Sox
New York Dads Set to Review Sharkey Case
The New York State Athletic Commission met on June 19 to consider the Sharkey case amid a recent fiasco. Officials weigh next steps in boxing governance and public trust.
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New York
Sharkey
United Press
New York State Athletic Commission
Schmeling Sharkey Bout Board Considers Foul Victory
The boxing board meets to review Max Schmeling's disputed foul victory and may award him the title while aiming to force a rematch under Madison Square Garden in September. Sharkey seeks to block Schmeling unless an early return bout is agreed.
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Schmeling - Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Madison Square Carden
William Muldoon
Sharkey
Schmeling
James A. Farley
John J. Phelan
Farley
Jack Sharkey
Max
New York
Crowley
Matthison
Barnes
Latzo and Smith Triumph In New York Ring Action
Pete Latzo won on a foul over Larry Johnson in Scranton. Harry Smith outpointed Yale Okun in New York. Panama Al Brown stopped Benny Brostoff in Bayonne New Jersey in two rounds.
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Associated Press
New York
Pete Latzo
Scranton
Larry Johnson
Chicago
Harry Smith
Yale Okun
Bayonne
N. J
Panama
al Brown
Benny Brostoff
Lavender and Moreland Earn Co Medalists in Fort Worth
Dennis Lavender of San Angelo and Abilene and Gus Moreland of Dallas shared medalist honors in River Crest's 1929 classic qualifiers with 73. Joe Ballard Jr. of Rivercrest trailed with 74, as Lavender faced Jim Harned and Moreland met Neil Smith in morning matches. If they advance, Lavender and Moreland will meet in the finals for the second straight year.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Dennis Lavender
San Angelo
Abilene
Gus Moreland
Dallas
River Crest
Joe Ballard, Jr
Rivercrest
Lavender
Jim Harned
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