Caruthersville Jonesboro clash ends with field brawl
In a Northeast Arkansas League playoff bid, Sheriff Houston Johnson allegedly charged the field during the Caruthersville versus Jonesboro game and struck umpire Tony McDonald, who later surrendered a concealed .38 pistol. McDonald, a deputy sheriff, is linked to potential St. Louis Cardinals duty.
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Jonesboro
Houston Johnson
Tony McDonald
McDonald
Ford Frick
St. Louis Cardinals
Harry Bassler
Johnny
Lawson Little
Goose Goslin
Rowe
Thornton Lee
Cleveland
Tigers
Frank Chojnacki
Dean B. Cromwell
University of Southern California
Fred Kelly
Perry looks likely to win U S tennis title at Forest Hills
The United States singles championship at Forest Hills September 3 12 is seen as a showdown with England's Fred Perry the world No 1. Analysts rate Perry ahead of Budge Allison and Grant with strong support from Riggs McDiarmid Hunt and Sutter while Helen Jacobs faces stiff competition from Marble Fabyan and Wills Moody in the women's event.
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New York
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Forest Hills
England
Fred Perry
America
Wilmer Allison
Tilden
Vines
Yankees
Don Budge
Bitsy Grant
Perry
Budge
Australia
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John McDiarmid
Seabright
Joe Hunt
Ernie Sutter
Max Schmeling
Helen Jacobs
California
Helen Wills Moody
Miss Jacobs
Alice Marble
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Miss Marble
Mrs. Fabyan
United States
U. S
N. Y
Clover Farms Sweep Weekend Wins Over Carbondale and Carbon Hill
Clover Farms beat Carbondale 13 to 1 and then edged Carbon Hill 5 to 3 in a weekend double. Highlights included D Nelson’s long throw turning a double play, Roscoe’s toss ending a rally, and Harrison’s unassisted double play. Blosser Carlton Hill and Coon led offense with timely triples and runs.
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Entwistie
Western Reserve Names Tank Coach Lee Semple
A.R. Lee Semple, captain of the 1932 Western Reserve University swimming team, has been named as tank coach at the school.
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Cleveland
A.R.- Lee Semple
Western Reserve University
Gay
Fitzsimmons Faces Davis In Last Tilt
The Chicago Cubs edge closer to the pennant race as Lonnie Warneke and Curt Davis duel with Freddy Fitzsimmons in a tight pivotal inning. Warneke earns his 13th win as the Cubs beat the Giants 1 to 0, dropping New York further in the standings while staying within a half game of St. Louis.
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Radcliff Wins Another 5 2 Over Hocking Giants
Radcliff secured a 5 to 2 victory over the Hocking Giants as Collins pitched six scoreless innings and then went the distance Sunday. Burroughs tied the game with a third inning homer, Leach led the colored opponents with three singles, and Radcliff prepares for Gallia County All Stars next Sunday at 2 30 p m. The Giants return Labor Day to Radcliff to try to even matters.
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Logan Mentor Begins Drills
Logan High School football coach Tom Bender opens drills with two daily sessions at nine in the morning and four in the afternoon. He aims to assess players quickly and form a winning lineup by September 25 as the local season nears. He distributed uniforms today and started meetings with the squad and local contacts.
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Tom Bender
Logan High School
Timber trade notes 800 known wood kinds
A report states about 800 kinds of wood are known to the timber trade, reflecting extensive diversity in timber classifications and sourcing within the industry.
Hollywood Universals Win Exhibition To Claim World Title
The Hollywood Universals defeated the McPherson Oilers 35 to 30 in New York in a slow exhibition rubber match. The win gives the Universals the right to claim world basketball supremacy after a series of three games. The article notes the Black Death of the 14th century killed about 67 000 000 people across Asia Europe and northern Africa.
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U.P
Hollywood Universals
McPherson
Kan
Oilers
Universals
Asia
Europe
Africa
Venice Crew Riot as Washington Rides the Wave
Olympic champions from the University of Washington challenge Tony as he paddles on the Venice canal. The Huskies, led by Roger Morris and Bob Moch, berate Tony to raise his tempo while coach Al Aldrickson watches from the gondola chase.
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U.P
Tony
Chuck” Day
University of Washington
Roger Morris
Bob Moch
Washington
Chuck
al Aldrickson
Morris
Moch
California
Columbia
Syracuse
Day
Berlin
Tony’s Canal Ride Tests Washington Oarsmen’s Stamina
In a two hour glide through the Grand Canal, Tony shows exceptional stamina while rivals Day and Moch recount Berlin antics. The Washington crew ends the journey at a hotel, noting Tony’s persistent drive and fatigue-free finish.
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Grand Canal
Moch
Berlin
Washington
Tony
Canal
United Press
Major Leaders Trial by Jury in 1215 History
A note on the English people wresting the fundamental right to trial by jury from King John in 1215, marking a historic shift in legal liberty.
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John
Bradbury Tigers win 6 to 1 at Kerrs Run
Bradbury's Tigers beat Kerrs Run 6 to 1 as L Hanning allowed two hits. Evans hit a homer for Bradbury, and C Moore homered for Kerrs Run. Next Sunday Bradbury hosts Nelsonville and Leon W Va for two fast games in a expected capacity crowd.
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C. Moore
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Leon
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One-Room Schoolhouses Counted Among U S Buildings
A historic data snippet notes 241 428 school buildings in the United States with 129 180 identified as one room schoolhouses representing a large minority of the total.
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United States
Yankees Chase Three Records In September Push
New York Yankees lead the American League by 16 1/2 games with 11 wins needed in 26 games. They threaten the AL margin record, aim to improve the major league home run mark, and expect to surpass the AL attendance record with nine remaining home games. They have 157 homers this year and seek 16 to tie and 17 to break 170. Attendance so far exceeds a million fans at Yankee Stadium, as the club aims for a new league mark with remaining games.
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Football Rules To Be Studied In Ohio Meeting
Athletic directors coaches and players from Buckeye Conference Ohio Conference and Ohio High School Athletic Association will attend the 14th annual rules interpretation meeting in Columbus. Harry G Cutler will preside with leaders A B Long Fred Heinold R W Finsterwald E C Krieger Kent Pfeiffer and Russell H Rupp on the program. Walter R Okeson and Major John Griffith are also scheduled to attend and speak.
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R. W. Finsterwald
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E. C. Krieger
Kent Pfeiffer
Russell H. Rupp
Cleveland
Walter R. Okeson
John Griffith
Florida Holds Nation's Largest Wetlands Estate
Florida claims the largest swampland and wetlands area in the Union with about 19 800 000 acres reported as the state’s swamp and wetland expanse and its acreage.
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Lions Heavy Favorites in Grid Classic
The Detroit Lions, pro champions, face the 1936 college All-Stars in a Soldier Field season opener. About 80,000 will attend the floodlighted spectacle, with the Lions favored 2 to 1. Key stars include Dutch Clark for the Lions and Jay Berwanger, Riley Smith, and Sheldon Beise for the All-Stars, as coaches Bierman McMillin Layden Waldorf shaped the college squad.
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Sheldon Beise
Keith Topping
Dick Smith
Dutch Clark
Ernie Caddell
Ox Emerson
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Lynn Waldorf
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Dutch) Clark
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Bill Shakespeare
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Wayne Millner
Truman Spain
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Vern Oeck
Paul Tangora
Gomer Jones
Ohio State
Marty Peters
Babe le Voir
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Schneller Smith
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Escobar Proves Claims to World Bantam Title
Sixto Escobar of Puerto Rico defeated Tony Marino of Pittsburgh by technical knockout in the 13th round to claim the world bantamweight title, following his previous point victory over Lou Salica of New York.
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U.P
Sixto Escobar
Puerto Rico
Escobar
Lou Salica
Tony Marino
Pittsburgh
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