Yankees Split Focus On Pitching And Hitting Slump
New York faces a precarious spell as they drop five straight to Boston and eight of 11, their AL lead shrinking. Pitching and hitting slumped together, with only three starters winning since July 1. Buck Donald will face Detroit as Ruffing Gomez and Pearson struggle. Pirates top Dodgers 3 0 as Brown wins in relief. Reds and Giants set up key three game clash at the Polo Grounds. Goodman out two weeks with a dislocated shoulder, Bongiovanni and Bordegaray to fill in.
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Manuel Salvo
Cincinnati
Ival Goodman
Goodman
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Yesterday's Results National Retetares Roundup
Yesterday's results show Tro Columbus defeating St. Paul 11 to 2 while Minneapolis led 9 and Toledo posted a score. Kansas City beat Louisville 12 to 5 and Milwaukee 5. Indianapolis played 509 innings in a tie while no other games were scheduled.
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Toledo
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Indianapolis
Friday's Games Set for Matches Across Cities
Cincinnati visits New York while Pittsburgh travels to Brooklyn St Louis plays Boston New York visits Detroit Boston hosts Cleveland Washington meets St Louis Philadelphia challenges Chicago in the American league Kansas City faces Columbus Milwaukee meets Toledo Minneapolis goes to Indianapolis St Paul plays Louisville in the association schedule.
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Wooden nickels to mark Lakewood Semi Centennial
Five thousand wooden nickels are issued for Lakewood Ohio's Semi Centenni al celebration. Merchants will give five cents in trade for the tokens, encouraging local commerce during the anniversary events.
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Anglers Must Wear License Buttons Next Year
The State Conservation and Natural Resources Commission approved up to 13 000 for fishing license buttons to be worn during the 1940 season. About 860 000 window-type permits will be issued. The panel also budgeted 10 000 for 1940 hunting tags to be worn on clothing, with a cloth covered tag costing around 20 000 less than last year and aimed at a one cent tag price. Roughly 750 000 hunters licenses will be ordered.
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Columbus
Fighting Fox Upsets Challedon In Massachusetts Handicap
Fighting Fox, a 15-1 shot and brother to Gallant Fox, seized a muddy stretch drive to win the $50,000 Massachusetts Handicap at a mile and a furlong, finishing in 1:52. Pompoon ran second for Jerome H. Lucheim, with Burning Star third and Challedon fourth in the New England’s richest race. William Woodward owns the victor as Seabiscuit-like pace and late rally boosted his earnings over the $100,000 mark.
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Playground Plans Three Tennis Tournaments Announced
Recreation Director Harry Lackey receives entries for three tennis events. A men over 30 age group starts July 19 while dates for girls under 15 and over 15 are to be announced. High School Wins Softball Game Defeats East Side 18 to 6. The article notes the metric meter definition tied to Earth's pole and equator.
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East Side
Janet Shock Leads Semi Finals in Ohio Women’s Golf Tourney
Janet Shock, 20, a Denison University golfer from Dayton, advanced to the semi finals of the Ohio Women’s Golf Tournament at Inverness as a slight favorite to win a second state title. She beat Martha Lou Dakin 5 and 4 to reach today’s semis, facing Mrs. Linton Fallis on her home course in Toledo.
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Cincinnati
Eva Shorb
Massillon
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James Platt
Sports Questions and Answers from The Athens Messenger
A reader asks about Dizzy Dean strike-out records in the Texas League 1931 with Houston, Babe Ruth positions before the majors, and the world auto speed record by George Eyston. The column invites readers to mail in questions with name and address and a return stamp.
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Police Respond to Alarm as Baby Carriage Breaks
Boston officers Michael Murphy and William Hargerty stopped at a Back Bay intersection after a citizen’s alarm. They found Mrs. Julia Clark distressed over a broken wheel on her baby carriage. A patrol wagon carried the carriage to a welding plant while the mother and her two children rode in the cruiser.
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Denver inventor offers to air condition Oberlin county town
Joseph A. Shires of Denver claims he can air condition Oberlin Colorado, promising to boost population, health, and resort appeal. He cites He brews chapter 11 as a hint about the invention and notes trout have scales, though small in some species.
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Joseph A. Shires
Denver
Conn Favored Over Bettina In Light Heavy title clash
In Madison Square Garden tonight Billy Conn faces Melio Bettina for the world light heavyweight title. Bettina seeks victory through hypnotic routine and sharp punching, with Conn loaded to gain weight toward a potential Joe Louis challenge. Bettina rated slight underdog in pre fight odds.
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Triplett Ties Theft Record In Red Birds Victory
Coaker Triplett out fielder for the Columbus Red Birds singled and stole second third and home in the third inning as Columbus defeated St Paul 11 to 2. Johnny Neun of St Paul previously stole every base in a 1924 Louisville game.
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Mrs Cornwell Wins Athens Country Club Handicap Victory
Mrs. Charles Cornwell won the medal play handicap tournament for women at Athens Country Club with a net score of 38. Mrs. William Brooks placed second with 39 and Miss Florence Justin earned the least putts at 17. A best ball foursome event is planned for the weekend. First round matches in the directors personal prize tourney must be completed by Sunday.
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Athens Country Club
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