Battalino Wins Featherweight Crown in Hartford
Hartford youth Christopher Bat Battalino aged 21 captured the featherweight title by stopping Andre Routis in 15 rounds at Hurley Stadium. Battalino becomes the second Connecticut fighter in four years to hold the crown, succeeding Kaplan of Meriden. Routis faded as Battalino controlled the late rounds.
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Connecticut
Christopher “Bat” Battalino
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Meriden
Buzz
Battalino
Andre Routis
Hurley Stadium
Routis
Mack era to the modern day masters of the mound
The piece recalls Connie Mack guiding the Athletics from the 1902 pennant era to the 1930s long run, pairing history with current stars and standout players like Marsters and Quinn, noting changes in pitching and coaching across generations. It highlights Mack as a strategist at 66 and tracks legacy figures from Plank to Waddell and beyond.
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Athletics
Cochrane
Foxx
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Chicago
Cobb
Speaker
Philadelphia
John Picus Quinn
Quinn
Pennsylvania
Eddie Plank
Rube Waddell
Robert M. Grove
George Walberg
Plank
Waddell
Frasier Wrist Injury Forces Dallas to Start Without Moore
Dallas Steers arrive to face Birmingham Barons in the so called little world series with Vic Frasier nursing a bruised wrist and Jimmy Moore hobbling from a knee ligament tear. Sarge Connally or Charlie Barnabe likely to pitch for Dallas while Ray Francis or Dick Ludolph will start for Birmingham. About 35,000 fans expected for two games in Birmingham before Dallas exhibition.
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United Press
Birmingham
Ala
Dallas Steers
Birmingham Barons
Vic Frasier
Wichita Falls
Jimmy Moore
Dallas
Sarge Connally
Charlie Barnabe
Ray Francis
Dick Ludolph
Southern Association
Barons
Alabamans
Sam Mandell Outpoints Boy From Oklahoma
Sammy Mandell lightweight champion out pointed Ray Kiser of Tulsa in an eight round bout in Memphis. Kiser resisted late, but Mandell used craft and experience to win though crowd was small.
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Sam Mandell
Boy
Oklahoma
United Press
Memphis
Sammy Mandell
Ray Kiser
Tulsa
Okla
National and American League Baseball Stat Leaders
National League leader O Doul of the Phillies tops in batting with 392 runs and 28 hits while Hornsby of the Cubs has 148 RBIs. Ot t, Giants, leads homers with 40. Cuyler of the Cubs has 40 steals. Pitching Bush of the Cubs 18 6 and Grove of the Athletics 20 5. American leader Simmons Athletics hits 207 and RBIs 147. Gehringer Tigers scores 127 runs.
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Ruth
Yankees
Ott
Grant
Wilson
Cubs
Klein
Phillies
Hornsby
Gehrig
Enree
Associated Press
O'Doul
O’doul
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Robins
L. Waner
Pirates
Giants
Cuyler
Bush
Simmons
Athletics
Gehringer
Tigers
Manush
Browns
Combs
Yanks
Sam Hildreth Dies at 68 Trainer for Rancocas Stable
Sam Hildreth, famed horse trainer for Harry F. Sinclair's Rancocas Stable, died today at Fifth Avenue hospital. He was 68 years old.
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Associated Press
New York
Sam Hildreth
Harry F. Sinclair
Rancocas
Fifth Avenue Hospital
Diamond Dope Tournament Scores and Standings
The listing shows results with American Association teams including St Paul 5 over Toledo 2 Milwaukee 12 over Louisville 2 Indianapolis 7 over Kansas City 2 Columbus 10 over Minneapolis 8.
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American Association
St Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Minneapolis
Early grid developments across the Big Six
Norman reports four veteran backs Churchill Crider Mills and Mayhew anchor Oklahoma Sooners backfield as Churchill shifts from wing. Kansas trims squad to 34 for tough workouts before opener. Missouri loses Doarn after his grandfather’s death, hurting forward passing plans. Nebraska welcomes Harold Frahm back as Qute is benched with injury.
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Okla
Churchill
Crider
Mills
Mayhew
Lawrence
Kan
Kansas
Illinois
Bill Hargiss
Jayhawker
Columbia
James Doarn
Kansas City
Tiger
Missouri
Doarn
PRO TENNIS IS DIFFERENT FROM AMATEUR
United Press reports the professional tennis champion of the United States enters its second phase at Forest Hills and notes a key difference from amateurs. Pros favor a soft game over speed, with survivors including Vinnie Richards, Howard Kinsey, Paul Heston, George E. Agutter, Karel Kozeluh, and Hans Hummel advancing to today’s matches.
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United Press
Forest Hills
N. Y
United States
Bill” Tilden
Vinnie” Richards
Howard Kinsey
California Tennis Club
Paul Heston
Washington, D. C
George E. Agutter
Karel Kozeluh
Prague
Hans Hummel
Germany
Mustangs Prepare for Howard Payne Scrimmage
Dallas September 24 The S. M. U. Mustangs held another hard scrimmage as they prep for a Saturday clash with Howard Payne. Coach Ray Morrison voiced dissatisfaction with the squad but hoped a week of drills would sharpen the team before the Nebraska game in two weeks.
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United Press
Dallas
S. M. U. Mustangs
Howard Payne
Nebraska
Ray Morrison
Harvard Answer on Texas Tilt Expected
UT officials expect Harvard to respond today to proposals for a 1930 football game and a 1937 meeting. Dr H J Ettlinger, head of the athletic council, has returned from the East where talks were pursued.
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United Press
Austin
University of Texas
Harvard Today
H. J. Ettlinger
Athletic Council
Scott Triumphs Over Campolo in Tight Ten Rounder
British champion Phil Scott defeated Mario Campolo by a 2 to 1 decision at Ebbets Field to claim a heavyweight contender position. Campolo opened strong but Scott rallied with defense and skill, outpointing his bigger opponent after a calamitous early spell. Referee Donovan scored for Campolo.
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Alan J. Gould
Assocated Press
New York
Phil Scott
Victoria
Mario Campolo
Scott
Campolo
Ebbets Field
Jack Sharkey
Tommy Loughran
Yankee Stadium
Madison Square Garden
Knute Hansen
Paulino
Europe
Arthur Donovan
Tri State Open final for Amarillo golf
The Tri State Open at Amarillo Country Club offers one last season chance for local golfers. Qualifying begins Thursday on the 18 hole course with invitations reaching players from San Angelo Tucumcari and the Oklahoma Panhandle. Defending champion Elliott Hatch is among the favorites and a strong prize list ensures awards in all four flights.
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Amarillo Country Club
Amarillo
San Angelo
Tucumcari
N. M
Oklahoma Panhandle
Huggins Fights For Life After Illness Rattle
New York Yankees manager Miller Huggins remained in critical condition at St Vincent’s hospital after influenza and erysipelas, despite a reportedly fair night and two blood transfusions. Authorities said his chances were slim as of early today.
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United Press
New York
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Huggins
Sherman Wins in Night Grid Game
In the first night football game in the Southwest, Sherman high school defeated Marshall 18 to 7 to open the Central State Fair. The second quarter featured a standout 80 yard touchdown run by Marshall's captain, followed by a successful kick for the extra point.
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United Press
Marshall
Southwest
Sherman High School
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Hartford Bat Thaielins outpointed Andre Routis to claim the world featherweight title. Phil Scott outpointed Victorio Campolo. Ernie Schaaf outpointed Jack Renault. Cecil Payne beat Jackie Cohen. Johnny Roberts stopped Whitey Meitner. Sammy Mandell edged Ray Kizer in a non title bout. Jack Purvis defeated Red Bragan. Earl Mastro outpointed Santiago Zorilla.
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Hartford
Conn
Bat Thaielins
Andre Routis
France
New York
Phil Scott
England
Victorio Campolo
Ernie Schaaf
Boston
Jack Renault
Canada
Louisville
Cecil Payne
Jackie Cohen
Asheville
Largest star Mira dwarfs planets in Cetus measurements
The star Mira in Cetus is reported to have a diameter nearly as large as Mars orbit and would require about 27 million Suns to fill its volume.
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Mira
Cetus
Mars
Quick Pile Relief Promises Instant HemRoid Guarantee
An ad claims HemRoid tablets quickly banish pile misery by reducing blood congestion in the lower bowel. It asserts safety and a money back guarantee if relief is not found, with City Drug Store and other druggists selling the remedy.
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Dr. Leonhardt
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