Horse Race Bets Reach $450 Million, Says Study
United Press survey estimates track betting at about 450 million dollars this year across the nation. Thousands gamble from small $1 wagers to large sums across multiple tracks as the industry grows despite economic crisis and drought. The report notes diverse systems and wide regional differences in wagering practices.
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California May Retain the Title Held by Helen Wills Moody
California led by Mrs. Lawrence Harper remains in the running for the national women's singles title at Forest Hills as top American, Betty Nuthall, and other Californians advance. key second round matches feature Eleanor Goss, Marjorie Merrill, and Sarah Palfrey against prominent rivals.
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Shamrock V Cruises Into View At Connecticut Sale
In New London Aug 19 the Shamrock V, lifted from the water for inspection, showed a sound underbody after a long voyage. Col Duncan Neill and Cap Ned Heard attended the event as Sir Thomas Lipton’s representatives for the America's Cup defense.
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Eight Seeded Players Start Second Round in Public Park Tennis
Stars still in Washington as eight seeded entrants vie in the second round of the Public Park Tennis Championship on the Rock Courts.
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Giants Close To Brooklyn In Flag Race
The New York Giants pressed toward Brooklyn in the National League race as they resumed play with the St Louis Cardinals after an idle day. Brooklyn lost to Pittsburgh 4 0 boosting the Giants toward second place while Chicago trimmed Philadelphia 17 3 tightening the NL standings. George Earnshaw logged his 19th win as Philadelphia beat St Louis 6 4 and Herb Pennock earned his 10th win guiding New York past Chicago 11 4 with Gehrig driving in runs. Bumps Hadley held Detroit to six hits as Washington won 5 4. Cleveland and Boston were rained out.
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Tilden Still in East's Tourney
Newport Rhode Island August 19 The Newport Invitation Tenure Tournament reached the third round with top seed Tilden advancing by beating Ellsworth Vines Jr He faces John Millen of New York in the day’s feature match Also in third round contention are John Doeg George Lott Clifford Bell and Gregory Mangin all listed as leading players and Davis Cup members
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Baseball Standings and Monday Results Summary
American Association standings show Columbus 7 St Paul 6 Milwaukee 38 Indianapolis 1 Minneapolis 14 Toledo 1 Louisville Kansas City rain. Philadelphia 6 St Louis 4 New York 11 Chicago 4 Washington 5 Detroit 4 Cleveland Boston Crain. Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 17 Philadelphia only games scheduled. Monday results list multiple matchups across American Association and National League with several games postponed by rain.
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Ringers Break World Record In Horseshoe Duel
Cleveland observers witnessed a high stakes horseshoe match at Gordon Pay Club as Blair Nanamaker and Bert Duryee each posted record ringers. Duryee recorded 101 ringers and Nanamaker 96 in a 126 shoe outing, totaling 197 ringers for a new world mark.
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Sammy Mandell Talks Comeback After Loss To Singer
Sammy Mandell plans a return to the prize ring to reclaim the world lightweight title he lost to Al Singer in New York last month. He says he will handle his own affairs after severing ties with manager Eddie Kane. Both deny any connection between the break and doping suspicions and deny making doping charges.
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Clay Target Championship at Grand American Handicap
A record field of 567 competed on the second day in Dayton Ohio for the North American Clay Target Championship the feature event of the Grand American Handicap Tournament.
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Spartans Announce Wide Campus Football Tryout Group
PORTSMOUTH Ohio August 19 Thirty four players including 12 holdovers from the 1929 Spartan squad and 21 newcomers report September 2 for initial practice under Coach Harold Griffen to earn berths on the Spartan National League football team. The list features Bill Glassgow Al merican from Iowa Charles Bennett Indiana captain 1928 Tiny Lewis Roy Lumpkin Georgia Tech Byron Eby Northwestern Cy Kahl North Dakota Paul Ohio State Ray Novotis and others from major programs.
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Kiwanis League championship opens at 6:30 PM
Logan Aug 19. The Kiwanis League championship series begins Tuesday at the Athletic Field. Methodist manager Ken Fitzgerald and United Brethren manager Rex Keller predict victory as the first game and a second game set for Friday follow.
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Kelly to Cubs Chicago 1920 pennant bid
Chicago announces the acquisition of veteran George Kelly nicknamed Long George to boost its 1920 pennant chase. The Cubs traded Malcolm Moses to the Minneapolis Millers in exchange for Kelly and another player to be named later.
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Jones Twirls Senators to a Nice Victory
In Columbus Percy Lee Jones shut down St Paul allowing six hits as the Apostles lost 7 to 1. Three run rallies gave the Senators the win while Nick Orson belted a third homer of the day establishing a new action record.
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