Cardinals Pursue Playoff Hope Amid Rugged East Tour
The St. Louis Cardinals, guided by seasoned managers and star pitchers, face a demanding stretch: eight game lead in the National League, a grueling east coast swing starting with Brooklyn, then Philadelphia and Boston, with crucial four game sets. The club aims to seal a championship bid as injuries loom and results determine their standing.
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Bakery Outfit Tightens Grip on 2nd Place in League Standings
Rauch's Bakery strengthened its hold on second place by defeating Battery E nine 9 to 5. Soldiers opened with a five run lead, but Bakers answered with a five run burst in the sixth and a four run rally in the eighth to seal the win. Box score incomplete but noted the clothe? context.
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Garden versus commission looms over Campolo Retzlaff bout
Open war in New York over a September 3 Polo Grounds bout pits Garden against the state athletic commission. Campolo of Argentina would box Retzlaff of Duluth in a five round match while Johnston presses to keep Campolo for an August 25 bout with Ernie Schaaf. The dispute centers on contracts and potential injunctions, with Flynn backing the Garden and the charity Bronx Hospital tie in.
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Left Handers Shine in Modern Baseball Pitching
A reflective column notes the rise of left-handed pitchers this year with the new ball. It cites Grove, Brandt, Walberg, Walker, and Shaute among top southpaws, crediting improved control and curve breaking as batters adjust. It mentions pitchers overcoming past ailments and a trend toward more precise throwing.
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Hebert
Lloyd Brown
Stewart
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Walker
Hallahan
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Zachary
French
Shaute
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Hubbell
Ed Brandt
Braves
Mr. Derringer
Cardinals
Bucky Harris
Tottering
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Understanding what happens when a golf ball is topped
The article explains that a topped shot usually results from lifting the clubhead too early or catching the ball on the upswing. It notes many varieties of topped shots and emphasizes that hitting below center tends to send the ball high and erratic, while ideal contact is on the downswing. Jock Hutchinson is cited describing these differences.
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Jock Hutchinson
White Sox Pitcher Pat Caraway Weds In Illinois
Chicago White Sox pitcher Pat Caraway married Harriett Krisensen of Oregon during a day off in GON Illinois. The couple tied the knot in a quiet ceremony at Caraway's Illinois home following the game news.
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Red Town Tops Trimble Nine 7 to 1 in Sunday Clash
In Jacksonville on August 11 Red Town defeated Trimble 7 to 1 behind strong hitting by Jack Dalton and J Anderson and solid pitching by M Anderson. Dalton and Anderson each had three hits, while Molen notched two of Trimble's five hits. Anderson walked three and fanned four, Parker matched walks with six strikeouts.
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Burke Falls to Von Elm in Beechmont Exhibition
In an exhibition at Beechmont Country Club Cleveland yesterday Bill Burke National Open champion was defeated by George Von Elm runner up who posted a 72 three strokes better than Burke Par 71.
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U.P
Beechmont Country Club
Bill Burke
George von Elm
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Canadiens Cheer Corps About 500 Strong In Montreal
The Canadiens hockey club of Montreal has an official cheering squad of roughly 500 rooters who wear team jerseys and sing numerous ditties honoring their favorites.
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Les Canadiens Hockey Club
Montreal
Officials named for Ohio State Navy football game at Columbus
Officials for the November 4 Ohio State Navy football game in Columbus are announced. Referee Macker, umpire Hamilton, linesman Chambers, field judge Weygandt.
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Trainer Andrew Jackson Joyner Saddles Stakes Winners Worldwide
Andrew Jackson Joyner, trainer of Jamestown, is noted for steering stake-winning thoroughbreds across the United States, England, and France, a record expected to surpass many peers.
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France
Athletics Slugger Al Simmons Chooses 37 Inch Bat
Al Simmons the Athletics famed slugger uses a 37 inch bat weighing 37 ounces, said to be the longest in the major leagues. This notable equipment choice highlights the champion club’s distinctive approach.
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National Eages Pittsburgh Chicago 3 American League
Chicago and Pittsburgh play in the American League with no other major games listed. The American Association shows Minneapolis defeating Toledo 7 to 1 and Milwaukee beating Louisville 4 to 32. St Paul and Columbus rain affected their game.
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National and American League matchups listed
Cincinnati at Boston St. Louis at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Detroit New York at Cleveland Boston at St. Louis Washington at Chicago Milwaukee at Toledo Kansas City at Columbus St. Paul at Louisville Minneapolis at Indianapolis
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Mid East Regatta Draws Prominent Outboard Drivers
Ber nard Batty of Indianapolis has entered the Mid East Regatta to be held August 28 29 in Marietta. The event attracts top drivers including W B Lamb of Gulf Refining Company Jacksonville Fla Ben Coler George Martin and Ray Pregenter all Indy or Illinois entrants and past Dawes Gold Cup winners. The regatta promises a national field and bold competition for the Dawes Cup and the two day water classic.
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Marietta Kiwanis Regatta Set for Record Attendance
The Marietta Kiwanis Club sponsors the 1931 regatta promising a bigger better grander event. Attendance records are expected to fall as outboard motor enthusiasts descend on Pioneer City August 28 and 29.
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Pioneer City
Scores By Innings From National League Clash
Chicago blunted Pittsburgh 8 to 6 with a six run inning spread across the late frames as Sweetland Smith Hartnett and teammates fall short of the grid. In the American League action Minneapolis edged San Francisco 7 to 3 while Milwaukee beat Louisville 4 to 2 behind Stiely Nelson and Williams in a seesaw affair.
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Harrisonville and Coolville Win in Big Ten League
Harrisonville beat Pine Grove 3-2 as McCann allowed three hits and the bullpen closed the game. Haley and France had two hits each for Harrisonville while Spencer had two for Pine Grove. Coolville shut out Letart 2-0 behind Reed, who escaped a late jam and finished strong.
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British Golfer George Duncan Shines in Ryday Cup
George Duncan, veteran British golfer, broke through at the Ryday Cup by winning a match, becoming the British team’s sole winner in 1936 against Walter Hagen, marking a notable performance at Columbus.
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George Duncan
Walter Hagen
Notre Dame to Build Knute Rockne Memorial Field House
Notre Dame University plans a Knute Rockne Memorial Field House costing 650000 with 350000 to endowment for upkeep. The project aims to perpetuate Rockne’s memory through the new facility and its associated funding.
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