All-Star Showdown Opens as Hubbell Dominates NL Pitching
New York's Polo Grounds hosts the 1934 Major League All-Star Game with King Carl Hubbell starting for the National League. He fans six straight American League batters through two innings, striking out Ruth Gehrig Foxx and Gomez while White Sox Al Simmons and Joe Cronin also fail to hit.
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Bloomington South Tops AP Indiana Prep Poll After 55 7 Win
Bloomington South surges to first in the AP Indiana high school football poll after a 55-7 victory over North Central of Marion County. South earned eight first place votes and 227 points, with Richmond, South Bend Washington, Evansville Reitz, and Tell City rounding out the top rankings.
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Rankin qualifies for Rusty Nail sweepstakes after ace
Rankin of Anderson Indiana earned a free trip to Scotland and 1000 cash by scoring a hole in one at Idlewold Golf Club. The feat qualified him for the Rusty Nail One in One Sweepstakes sponsored by the Drambuie Company of Edinburgh Scotland. The national winner will be announced early next year.
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House to vote on NFL telecast ban for sellout games
The House Commerce Committee approved a bill to bar the NFL from refusing home game telecasts when tickets are sold out 72 hours ahead. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Torbert Macdonald, faces floor action as Senators pushed similar bills. Rozelle warned TV blackouts would end if Congress passes definitive legislation.
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Ali Relaxes While Planning Frazier and Foreman Fights
In Inglewood Mu hammad Ali says he wants Joe Frazier next to even the score and notes a future fight with George Foreman. He plans a Jakarta match October 20 against Rudi Lubbers after a September tour including Hong Kong and Australia potential bouts. Ali cites age and hand injuries, but remains confident he can beat Frazier and Foreman. Arum reports high guarantees for Ali and Norton and a Forum live gate of about 548 thousand dollars, with TV net near two million.
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Two Cornhuskers Share AP Honors
Nebraska backs Steve Runty and Tony Davis were named National College Co Backs of the Week by the AP after their 40-13 win over UCLA. Runty, subbing for an injured Humm, rushed for 147 yards on two carries and scored twice, while Davis gained 147 rushing yards on two carries, scored twice, and caught three passes.
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