White Sox Rise Is Big Topic in Majors
The Chicago White Sox climbed into the first division with a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers, giving them sole possession of second place and preserving a slim chance to win the pennant. The Yankees were near clinching, needing one more victory, as they opened a western trip at Cleveland.
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Tyler and Longview Lead Playoff Races in Texas League
The Tyler Trojans beat Jacksonville 4 3 while Longview routed Gladewater 8 2 to hold one game leads in the Shaughnessy playoff opening round of the Fast Texas League. Warren Bridgens limited Jacksonville as Tyler’s lineup collected ten safeties. Mervin Connors drove in six of Gladewater’s eight runs. Tonight Jacksonville visits Tyler and Longview goes to Gladewater.
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Shortage of Cotton Pickers Haunts Mid-South
In Memphis the Mid-South faces a labor crunch as crop maturation quickens. Wages for cotton pickers surged to 1.25 dollars per 100 pounds after a 56 percent rise, the highest since 1929, yet fields still lack enough workers. Farmers frantic to harvest before deterioration.
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Jefferson County Bans Marble Machines and All Gaming
BEAUMONT September 9 Sheriff W W Richardson announced that no games of chance will be allowed to operate in Jefferson County. Following a criminal district court order and grand jury directive, marble machines were seized and clamped down after years of operation.
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Rezoning Requested for 500 A North Buchanan Street
An application to rezone 500 A North Buchanan Street from apartment use to retail was filed with the city commission. The commission agreed to call a public hearing on the proposal. Also notes that erosion from moderately sloping fields removes over 100 tons of soil per acre annually.
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Giants Defeat College Stars in Polo Grounds Clash
Dale Burnett and Ed Danowski led the New York Giants to a 12 to 2 victory over the College All-Stars before 30,555 fans at the Polo Grounds. Danowski connected with Burnett on two TD passes, securing the pro team’s edge as the All-Stars fought hard but made costly errors. The win gives professionals a 2-1-2 edge in five games versus the All-Stars.
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Chicago Bears Top Oklahoma All Stars 14 0 in Exhibition
The Chicago Bears defeated an Oklahoma All Stars team 14 to 0 before 9 000 fans in Oklahoma City. The Bears rushed for 210 yards to 111 for the collegians and earned 12 first downs to five. George Grosvenor opened scoring on a seven yard lateral and eluded tacklers. Jack Manders added the extra point. Bronko Nagurski scored on a four yard run in the second quarter.
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Association Starts Its Playoff Series
The four top teams of the American Association open a seven game playoff for the chance to face the International League winner. Kansas City visits Milwaukee and Indianapolis travels to St. Paul in series lasting seven games. Milwaukee earned the regular season title as it ended Monday.
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Dallas Dream Game Financial Success
Texas Centennial officials reported that the pro-amateur football dream game between the Centennial All-Stars and the Chicago Bears drew 18 381 paying customers, generating receipts of 26325 40 dollars. No serious injuries were recorded among the collegians.
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Pampa Phillips 66 Edges Amarillo Santa Fe In Softball
The Pampa Phillips 66 defeated Amarillo Santa Fe 6 to 5 on the Canyon Highway field as the Amarillo softball tournament nears its end. King Oil of Pampa beat Carson County Gulf 5 to 3, with Roberts Olver of Amarillo vs Panhandle Laundry and Borden's vs Borger Gulf slated for tonight.
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Texas League Chase Nears Its Close
The Texas League race narrows to a four team battle with a playoff berth at stake. Tulsa Oilers beat Port Worth Cats 5 4 to seize third place as Oklahoma City also gains ground. Beaumont Porters shut out Galveston 3 0 behind Steve Rachuack. San Antonio Missions topped Houston Buffs 3 0 behind Howard Mills. Dallas Steers and Oklahoma City Indians had an off day.
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England’s pools craze fuels vast football betting empire
London observers note England’s football pools legal status and massive spending. Weekly bets on football reach 15 to 20 million dollars with eight month seasons. Operators run polished offices, large staffs, and widespread advertising, taking 10 percent as profit and paying about 80 percent to winners. Pools welcome small bets, even children, and form sheets aid choices.
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Griffith backs new schedule for majors says it boosts interest
Washington owner Clark Griffith credits the modern schedule with shorter series and extra trips for raising attendance and tightening the pennant race. He notes fear of long road trips dulling fan interest and says three games per series helps morale and returns home quickly. The extra travel cost runs about 3,009 per club.
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Bear Wolf Faces Tough Task at UNC Football Reunion
North Carolina under new coach Bear Wolf rebuilds a veteran nucleus for the 1936 season with backfield holdovers Hutchins Buck Bershak and guard Van Webb, introducing the double wing back and a heavy passing emphasis amid a demanding schedule including Wake Forest, Tennessee, Maryland, NYU, Tulane, Duke and Virginia.
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Bear) Wolf
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Andy Bershak
John Trimpey
van Webb
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Tennis Fight Down to Hard Final Drives
Forest Hills N Y September 9 The National Men's and Women's Tennis championships narrowed to a leveling stage with three of four matches even. The standout was the women clash between Carolin Babcoct and Kay Stammers, a duel of Wightman Cup history. Alice Marble meets Gracyn Wheeler in an all California pairing. Bitsy Grant faces John Van Ryn in a tight men match while Fred Perry of England contends for the title.
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Roundup Sports Roundup of Notre Dame prep and pro notes
A roundup of football and baseball notes touches Notre Dame’s 26 former high school captains on the squad starting work, Elmer Layden’s complaints, Dodgers pitcher Van Mungo’s 14 strikeouts in a 4 1 loss, Red Cagle turning to refereeing, and North Carolina and South Carolina players named as prominent kickers and pitchers.
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Mask Set for Final Amarillo Bout as Crowd Fills Armory
Wrestling fans pack the National Guard Armory for The Mask’s last appearance in Amarillo. The South African bone breaker’s final Texas stop promises a packed crowd and a dramatic showdown with Detton, a rising challenger now based in West Texas.
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Reds Buy Rookies and Eddie Joost in Major Deals
Cincinnati Reds announce purchase of 55000 dollars of baseball ivory from Nashville and the 25000 dollar acquisition of Eddie Joost, 19, third baseman for the San Francisco Missions. President Powel Crosley Jr. says Joost deal includes cash and five as yet unnamed players. Nashville’s John Van Der Meer Joe Dwyer James P. Outlaw and John Peacock are involved.
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Rafferty Opposes A A U Move to Move 1936 Convention
Jack Rafferty vice president of the A A U accuses Avery Brundage of pushing to shift the 1936 convention from Houston to Chicago and says Chicago headquarters mailed ballots to associations to vote on the proposal.
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Californians Duel as Budge Beats Smith in Four Sets
Henry Culley of California and Don Budge met in a four set match yesterday before Budge defeated fellow Californian Gene Smith. The rest of the day’s play proceeded without notable incidents.
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Halliburton Cementers Elimated in Houston Semi-Pro Play
Halliburton Cementers of Duncan Oklahoma, national semi pro champions, were eliminated by Thompson's Gulf Oilers in Houston 6 to 5. Oilers scored three runs in the eighth inning to overcome Halliburton with star pitcher Harry White yielding the decisive runs.
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American horse wins St Leger Stakes in Doncaster
Boswell owned by William Woodward of New York captures the St Leger Stakes the final race of the season’s five classics. It marks the 160th running of the event first held in 1776. Calipatro country in southern California lies 175 feet below sea level.
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