Pirates and Cardinals Face Fierce Struggle for Pennant
In eight weeks the Pirates must defend their lead in the National League. Meadows and Kremer carry Pittsburgh’s rotation with strong wins over Boston, Chicago, and New York, while Aldridge Yde Songer vary in form. A pitching collapse elsewhere could end Pittsburgh’s pennant bid as St. Louis and Cincinnati loom.
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Kearns Becomes Scribe By FAIR PLAY
Jack Dempsey denounces reports that his former manager Jack Kearns will no longer back him as he faces Gene. Kearns now writes memoirs and defends his role in Dempsey’s rise. Frankie Neil criticizes Kearns stories as rot while noting Vanishing reputations and possible offers to Kearns’ fighters.
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Lenglen's Visit Could Signal Major Change in Tennis Status
United States Lawn Tennis officials weigh Suzanne Lenglen's potential visit as a commercial venture that could redefine tennis from an amateur sport to a paying spectacle. The plan hinges on finding a worthy opponent, with suggestions of a top male player to face the French star.
Braves Face Stiff Cards Challenge This Season
The Boston Braves struggle against the St Louis Cardinals with only two wins in 12 meetings. They beat the Cincinnati Reds nine times in 16 clashes while the Philadelphia Phillies have had better success against them, winning 11 of 16 encounters.
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Small Kitchen Fire Damages Home on Central Avenue
Fire caused slight damage not exceeding five dollars to John Bodkins’s residence near the street car bridge on Central Avenue. Originated from an oil stove leak in the kitchen. Athens fire department was summoned at 9 10 a m but arrived after the fire was extinguished.
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New Champ 4% Lester Bolstad Wins Golf Title
Lester Bolstad, age 18, captured the championship at Buffalo to claim the golf title. The young winner defeated local rivals to earn the crown in a tight final round. Bolstad’s victory marks a notable early achievement in his golfing career.
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Ray-Glos Rally Past Eagles in Twilight League Win
The Ray-Glos defeated the Eagles 6 to 1 to extend their lead in the Twilight league. Grayson’s nine earned a third straight win over the lodgemen as Hugo Theisen worked five solid innings for Stovemen. Camden pitched for the Eagles allowing eight hits.
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Wednesday's five best radio features list
Radio listings highlight five top features including the New York Philharmonic Orchestra on WNEW at 8 30 p m EDT and the Detroit Symphony on WCX at 8 p m EST. Other stations KDKA Pittsburgh WLW Cincinnati WEAF Hook-Up at 9 p m EDT and WGY Schenectady post hour at 8 to 9 p m CST with Die Schnitzelbank.
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Gertrude Ederle Offered About $1 Million in Deals
In Boulogne on August 10, Gertrude Ederle faced a flood of offers to use her name. Contracts for her first year cover movies vaudeville and advertising, with estimated earnings near $1,000,000. Gum, chocolate, sugar and soup makers joined to capitalize on her fame. Henry Ederle noted in Newark he may sell the family butcher shop.
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May Turn Pro Rumors Surround Elizabeth Ryan After Seabright Win
May turn pro rumors swirl around Elizabeth Ryan who beat Helen Wills at Seabright and may delay an announcement until after the national championships. A close friend of Suzanne Lenglen, Ryan is rumored to join Lenglen in forsaking amateur tennis. Tiger Flowers defends title tonight in Atlanta against Battling McCreary in his first appearance since beating Harry Greb.
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Rickard May Know Fight Fate Tonight
New York license committee to decide if Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney can stage the world heavyweight title match at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 16. Officials may grant licenses or ask the pair to return in two weeks, keeping Richard Rickard in suspense over top prices and the event.
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Colt Sets New Sale Record At Saratoga Yearling Auction
In Saratoga Springs fifty yearlings averaged $4000 with a top price of $25000 for a colt by Man O War out of Jeanne Bowdre. The brisk bidding session closed on the high sale of the outstanding yearling.
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French and Egyptian Swimmers Quit English Channel Attempt
Georges Michel of France and Ishak Helmy of Egypt abandoned their attempt to swim the English Channel off Cape Gris Nez France on August 10 according to WU.
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James J Corbett Chosen Referee for Hansen Trophy Tourney
New York selects former heavyweight champion James J Corbett as referee for a hand ball tournament for the William Hansen trophy. Leading players will compete.
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Richards Norris Williams Triumph in Davis Cup Trial
In the Forest Hills trial match Vincent Richards and R Norris Williams defeated Thomas Tilden and William Johnson 6 4 and 9 7 to lead the series in New York.
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Big Ald Men Meet To Discuss Football Season Plans
Junior high hosts first meeting of the season with Coach Harold Wise at 7 30 pm. Ninth graders welcome as place signals for Ath ens high school team prep. Footballs to be distributed for neighborhood notices inviting hopeful players.
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National Junior Tennis Championships Enter Second Day Favorites
The lineup for day two in Chicago features Berkeley Bell from Austin Texas John Doag from Santa Monica California Bobby Seller from San Francisco Emmet Pare from Chicago Julius Seligson from New York and Henry Johnston from Boston as strong contenders in the national juniors.
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Two clubs in cellar standings near season end
Reading in the International League and Columbus in the American Association sit in the cellar. Reading trails seventh by about 15 games while Columbus lags about 17 games behind.
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Burns Poised for New Major League Doubles Record
George Burns of Cleveland appears certain to set a new major league mark for two base doubles. In his first 108 games, he has posted 62 doubles, seven behind Tris Speaker's 1923 record.
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Two men jailed for lake shore bathing violation
Thomas and Albert Clarey received one month in jail for swimming at a prohibited point on the lake shore.
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Covetousness Sparks Woe in a Cautionary Tale
A narrator warns against covet and explains envy and jealousy as ruinous forces. Emily, attractive and social, resents rivals, bores with others, and causes constant strife at gatherings. Her vanity and malice leave her green eyed and jealous.
Flowers-Greb Bout Looms As Middleweight Crown Fight
The Flowers Greb bout at Madison Square Garden on August 19 could decide Flowers fate as reigning middleweight champ. Flowers risks his church duties in Atlanta if he loses to Greb whose windmill style and sharp punches could reclaim the title. Flowers recent form includes a 10 round win over Sailor Huffman and eight prior knockouts.
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