Giants Begin Final Stand With Seven Game Lead
The New York Giants opened their final home stand at the Polo Grounds with a seven game lead after taking two close ninth inning decisions from the Philadelphia Phillies 3 2 and 6 5. The Braves beat the Dodgers 3 1 as Randy Moore drove in all three Boston runs, while Brooklyn’s elimination from the pennant race was made official. Detroit benefited from a rainout double header at Chicago leaving one game on the American League schedule and boosting their home ground advantage as the Yankees were idle. The Indians strengthened third place by beating the Browns 8 3.
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Boxing Clash Looms as Ross Faces McLarnin in May Show
The report describes Ross and McLarnin near a welterweight title bout in May. It notes Ross's edge in earlier rounds, McLarnin's stamina, weight considerations, and fan interest. Dispatches mention May scrap plans and safety around the weight limit. The piece also touches on team and crowd dynamics surrounding the boxing event.
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Maranville Returns To Braves Field With Crutches
A thunderous Boston welcome greeted Rabbit Maranville as he returned to Braves Field for the first time this season. The longtime second baseman, hobbling on crutches after a broken leg, appeared in center with teammates and fans roaring in tribute.
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Too Old Eh Cincinnati Eppa Rixey Wins in a Day
Eppa Rixey, long standing major league pitcher, proves his staying power by playing 18 holes of golf, competing in three tennis singles events, and winning the men’s singles in a tournament. He also played doubles and mixed doubles, finishing with a singles victory.
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Standings Update As Tribe Tops Browns In Cobbled Tilt
The Cleveland team leads the standings with a 8 to 4 victory over St Louis. Notable players include Averill Kamm Clift Hemsley and Strange contributing on defense and offense. The box shows Runs Hits Errors for both teams with late game scoring and substitutions noted.
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Stars Tie Two Games As Giants Triumph On Late Homer
Joe Moore drives Giants to a 2-1 win over the Phillies with two hits and a ninth inning homer in the nightcap. Clint Brown and Hal Trosky star for the Indians in relief, while Leo Mangum leads the Braves to a 3-1 victory over Van Mungo.
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Horace Rainsberger Named Beach City Athletic Coach
Horace Rainsberger of Carrollton was announced as successor to R C Custer for six years as Beach City High School athletic coach. Fort Worth notes mention recalled players from Cincinnati for the Fort Worth club and a clash between Cochran and Terry as two rising pilots generating chatter.
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R. C. Custer
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Leland Terhune
August Brittain
Cincinnati
Old State Library Room Dismantled For Reuse
The second floor state library room in Columbus was dismantled last week. Walnut lumber from shelving and fixtures was removed along with rare carvings. Some items are at least 75 years old. The shelves go to Ohio University and other material to Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield to be remade into furniture and fixtures.
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Murray City Eagles Secures Twin Wins Over Willard and All-Stars
Murray City Eagles swept the weekend with a 10-6 win over Willard on Sunday and another 10-6 victory against the Perry County All-Stars on Labor Day. D Mohney led with seven hits in 10 plate appearances across the two games.
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Wallick Beats Flowers 2 Falls to 1 in Camden Show
California’s Leo Wallick defeated Cuba’s Ted Tiger Flowers two falls to one in Camden New Jersey wrestling results.
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Red Birds recall seven players under option
Columbus Red Birds announce recall of seven players under option. Named are Delano Wetherall from Knoxville, Tom West from Knoxville, Stuart Martin from Houston Texas League, Johnny Gooch from Houston, Eddie Deiker from Elmira, Morton Cooper from Elmira, and Greg Clarke from Huntington Red.
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Greg Clarke
Huntington Red
Trojans Shift To Air Attack For 1935
Southern California coach Howard Jones hints at a heavier use of the passing game as the Trojans, after losing much of the 1933 line, prepare an aerial barrage led by All-American back Cotton Warburton. End Julius Bescos and Ward Browning provide catching speed while Cal Clements handles blocking and punting duties.
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Mickey Cochrane Responds Calmly to Terry Taunts in Detroit
In Chicago on September 5, Mickey Cochrane, Detroit Tigers diplomat, answered Bill Terry’s Giants jabs with calm praise and hints about World Series plans. He praised the Giants’ strength and pitching, downplayed Marberry’s fast ball, and said Detroit would focus on each game while hoping for breaks and avoiding injuries.
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American golfer Jess Sweetser wins British Amateur title
Jess Sweetser, the New Yorker and former National Amateur champion, became the first American to win the British Amateur at Muirfield. The 32 year old Wall Street figure helped revolutionize the tee shot with a three quarter swing and remains a veteran amateur as he preps for the National Amateur at Brookline in September. He previously played on the Walker Cup teams from 1922 to 1952 and is listed among noted amateurs.
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Veteran City Water Lineman Blind After Retirement
John Carsey longtime Athens City Water Department lineman, 40 years of service, has lost the sight of both eyes after retirement. He lives in the Richland Avenue district and had been partially blind for months. Carsey joined city service soon after the waterworks system began in 1892 and was for years the only man familiar with the mains as the system expanded.
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Athens City
Business of Cupid Is Slow in August
August proved to be one of the slowest months of the year for Dan Cupid's business in Athens County. Probate Judge 8. M. Johnson reports only 15 marriage licenses were issued during the month, the least number for any month this year. This was two less than July's 15 licenses.
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Route 31 Project Nears Finish in Nelsonville
Final work on Route 31 from Myers Crossing to Nelsonville is wrapped up by contractor Fred R. Beckler. A crew repairs sidewalks as equipment remains on site two weeks after completion.
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Boxing Results From Chicago New Orleans and Washington
Fights in Chicago see Patrick Henry outpoint Henry Robert 146 1 2 to 148 1 4 in Marion Indiana. In New Orleans Henry Moreno outpoints Midget Wolgast 121 to 120 1 2. In Washington Marty Galagher stops Tony Galento 206 to 216. Other results include Bob Wilson stopping Roy Manley 146 1 2 to 142, Tommy Cross KO Davey Cooper 129, Petey Bevans drawing Al Parke 147 to 148, Clarence Burns outpointing Freddy Heinz 165 to 173, and Carl Hyde knocking out Mel Sheppard 177 to 198.
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Ross Plans Aggressive Comeback Against McLarnin
Barney Ross outlines a plan to outpunch Jimmy McLarnin in their rematch, aiming to keep on top of him with constant leather and an offense driven defense. Ross weighs in at about 139 pounds and emphasizes youth and stamina as advantages while signaling a knockout in the later rounds.
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Czech Net Ace Disappointing at Forest Hills
Roderick Menzel, a Czech player, failed to impress in the United States national singles championship. He defaulted to Dr. Eugene McCauliff after losing to Roland Longtin on Monday. If weather allows, their second round match resumes with Menzel trailing 2-6, 11-9, 6-3.
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Indians Are Chief Threat To Red Birds
CHICAGO September 5 UP Colume bus competition for the right to represent the eastern section of the American Association in the playoff series today appeared reduced to Indianapolis. The Birds rallying in the last two innings last night defeated Louisville 4 to 2 sending the Colonels five games back of first place. Indianapolis hung on three games back by taking a 13 to 2 series opener from Toledo. Indianapolis hammered Nekola and Kersey for 16 hits in the win over Toledo. Hal Chamberlain limited the Mud Hens to six hits and kept them scoreless until the seventh. Minneapolis clinched in the west by beating Milwaukee 8 to 3. St Paul beat Kansas City 8 to 3 in the final series opener.
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Wittenberg Names Dayton Coach Peacock To Lead Swimming
Francis Peacock of Dayton is named swimming coach at Wittenberg succeeding Phil Schneider of Springfield. Schneider may join the Wittenberg football staff. Peacock previously coached the Dayton YMCA swimming team and expressed high aims, including championship hopes.
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Screen Version of Victor Baum Novel Opens at Ohio Thursday
A film roundup notes I Give My Love starring Wynne Gibson and Paul Lukas opens Thursday at the Ohio Theater. Also showing are We’re Rich Again at Majestic and Chained starring Joan Crawford and Clark Gable, with strong support from Otto Kruger and Una O’Connor.
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