Old Timers Fall to Athens All Stars in Hectic 9-4 Game
In Athens on Wednesday the Old Timers from Buchtel aged 30 to 57 faced the Athens All-Star nine. The All-Stars won 9 to 4 aided by five second inning hits and a late surge, while the Old Timers mounted a two-run third inning and a late-inning rally before the curtain fell.
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Br Willis
Burron
England Faces United States In Next Year Polo Series
International polo plot sets up a next year clash between England and the United States. This marks the second international series in three years for the United States following a victory over Argentina last year.
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England
United States
Fight card set for Meuihdla Park six round bout
Fighd fans show keen interest in an August 10 six round match between Shorty Roush and Wash Williams at Moxahals Park near Zanesville as part of the Crooksville China Workers community picnic in New Lexington.
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Shorty Roush
Wash Williams
Moxahals Park
Zanesville
Crooksville
Yesterday's Hero: Socks Sei bold traded to Braves in Blomsby deal
A Cubs rookie pitcher, 38, traded to the Braves in the Blomsby deal, beat Boston 7 to 1 in game one of a doubleheader. Cubs won game two 6 to 3 with Hack Wilson homering twice, No. 29 and 30. Phillies beat Pirates 6 to 2 behind Klein No. 33 and Hurst No. 22.
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Blomsby
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Hurst
Philies
Pittsburgh Pirates
All Star Football Stars Reflect On Georgia Tech and Georgia
Henry L. Parrell discusses that Georgia Tech and Georgia each face unique handicaps as returning stars loom for Tech and a crowded, talent rich Georgia squad challenges fall practice. The piece cites Fuzzy Woodruff’s view that Georgia may trouble every opponent while Tech’s rotation tightens with limited first string berths and open spots to fight for.
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Georgia
Maflett
Tech
Cordace
Wade's Alabama Team Poised With Ready Replacements
The article notes Wade can move Ebert into Babe Pearce's spot as last season. Micter is back as a top guard and Clem ents Sington provide solid tackles. Yackfield is set, Hicks Holm Suther Campbell expected to start, leaving end and guard spots competitive. The leaders hold similar conditions across programs.
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Ebert
Babe Pearce
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Hicks
Holm
Suther
Campbell
Hoyt Out Ten Days With Suspected Left Leg Infection
New York Yankee star pitcher Waite Hoyt has been bedridden a week with an infected left leg that spread to the left hip. Doctor George Adie said Hoyt will be out about ten days, delaying the world champions. Hoyt had nine wins and six losses this season.
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Banks win thriller over Spot in Industrial League clash
In the seventh inning Banks beats Spot 7 to 5 after a late surge. Farber and Macklin duel on the mound as Gilbert stars with a key triple and Nellis, Woolweaver, Evans drive hits. Athens Lumber Co. also defeats Baltimore and Ohio Railroad 11 to 6 on two big innings.
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Beckwith
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Herman
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Farber
Macklin
Nellis
Woolweaver
Evans
Tipton
Pyle
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Giauque
Athens Lumber Company
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Illinois picks Richard Martin golf captain for 1936
Richard Martin of Winnetka Illinois elected captain of the University of Illinois golf team for 1936. He was No. 1 on the varsity squad this year and will lead the golf unit next season.
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Did You Know Tha
The passage questions ages of sports stars Mel Ott Little Waner Jimmy Foxx and Charley Grimm noting age disputes and claims while referencing Garden executives and threats from the New York commissioner. It also mentions Frank Hunter and George Lott in Davis Cup context and suggests financial concerns following travel.
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Athletics Favorites to Take Flag in Major League Pennants
United Press reports odds favoring the Philadelphia Athletics 1 to 3 to win the American League pennant and the Chicago Cubs 7 to 5 to capture the National League flag. Despite the Yankees seven game streak, bettors expect the Athletics to win and list the Pirates at 2 to 1 as the field narrows.
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McGrawe
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Two Helens Named for U S Wightman Cup Matches
Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs, top U S players, are picked as the nucleus of the United States team to face England in a two day Wightman Cup match at Forest Hills New York on August 9 and 10.
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U.P
Helen Wills
Helen Jacobs
California
Forest Hills
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Kallio Retains World Middleweight Title in Hart Acre Bout
Columbus Aug 1 CGina Kallio defended his world middleweight wrestling crown by defeating Jim Logus in straight falls at Hart Acre. Kallio opened with a first pin in 6 minutes via an arm move, then won the second fall in 144 minutes with a swift crotch hold and slam. Logus showed strength late but Kallio's bag of tricks and ring craft sealed the title. Preliminary matches featured Jack Ganson pinning John Kilonis in 33 minutes, Dutch Mantel and Billy Hallas drawing in a lively opener, with Ed Beardsley and Earl Roach handling officials.
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Yankees and Athletics draw record crowd in 1928 double header
Baseball attendance record set on September 9 1928 when 85 268 fans filled Yankee Stadium for a Yankees versus Athletics twin bill.
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Athletics
Yankee Stadium
Ira Thomas Known Baseball Scout and Veteran Player
Connie Mack's trusted aide Ira Thomas is noted as one of the best baseball scouts in the country. He brings veteran playing experience to his scouting role.
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Connie Mack
Ira Thomas
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Baseball Scores and Standings From Relayed Games
Minneapolis defeated Columbia 4 to 1 in 10 innings while Milwaukee won 9 to 2 over Louisville St Paul beat Toledo 3 to 0 and Kansas City 12 to 9 over Indianapolis. National League games saw Cincinnati 2 New York 1 and Boston 7 Chicago 1. Chicago 6 Boston 3 and St Louis 8 Philadelphia 2 with Brooklyn 3 Louis 2 and Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 6. American League results include Boston 4 Cleveland 0 and Cleveland 6 Houston 2 plus Philadelphia 10 Detroit 1 New York 16 Chicago 2 and St Louis 6 Washington 1.
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Priday's Games Across American Association Matchups
In a packed schedule the American Association features Kansas City visiting Milwaukee and St. Paul at Minneapolis while Boston faces Chicago and New York meets Cincinnati Philadelphia tangles with Pittsburgh Brooklyn travels to St. Louis. Chicago goes to Boston and Cleveland meets New York with Detroit at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Washington.
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Babe Ruth Sets a New Fungo Distance Record
In New York on August 1 Babe Ruth hit a fungo ball 447 feet against the White Sox to surpass Big Red Walsh’s 413 foot mark set in 1912, establishing a new long distance fungo record.
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Big Red Walsh
White Sox
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Mandell Scales Over Limit Before Canzoneri Title Fight
Sammy Mandell, the lightweight champion, weighed 1874 pounds on the eve of his title defense against Tony Canzoneri in Chicago, prompting a heavy, supervised workout and a weigh in near the limit. Odds remained 2 to 3 against Canzoneri as promoters reported a near sellout at the 26000-seat Chicago Stadium with advanced ticket sales around 120000 dollars.
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Tony Cangoneri
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Sammy
Tommy Loughran
Jimmy Braddock
Canzoneris
Tony
Canzoneri
Scott Poised for Schmeling Bout Amid Boxing Dispute
Scott plans to fight Max Schmeling at an early date at Ebbets Field, with negotiations for an alternate opponent if Schmeling declines. The dispute involves the New York State Athletic Commission and Madison Square Garden over a contract governing the match.
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Max Behijgeling
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Ehpieting
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Madteon Square Garden Corporation
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Publisher Vranda Munter Leads Local Paper
Vranda T. Munter named publisher of HWENTHER, a regional newspaper, amid changes in the Davie Cup era. The appointment places Munter at the helm of the publication’s editorial and business guidance.
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Vranda T. Munter
Umpire Carl Hubbard Officiates in South Atlantic League
Guip Star Is Umps Carl Hubbard a large end from Bo McMillan Geneva College team serves as umpire in the South Atlantic League.
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UMPS
Carl Hubbard
Bo McMillan
Geneva
Cleary Still Steps at 90 Walks 100 Miles to Meriden
Dan O'Leary aged 90, famed pedestrian, completed a 100 mile trek from New York City to Meriden Connecticut in 23 hours 10 minutes marking a remarkable endurance feat.
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Meriden
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