Milton Wins Seventh Elgin Automobile Race at 301 Miles
Tommy Milton, a veteran driver, won the seventh renewal of the Elgin road race covering 301 miles in 4:05.11 at 73.5 mph. Roscoe Sarles took second, Kurt Hitke third, and Ralph Mulford finished fourth after withdrawing. The event drew about 60,000 spectators on the 8 1 2 mile course. thirteen cars started, six withdrew. Cliff Durant was injured in a crash but survived with minor bruises.
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Tommy Milton
Milton
Roscoe Sarles
Kurt Hitke
Indianapolis Speedway
Ralph Mulford
Ira Vaji'a
Mulford
Cliff Durant
California
W. C. Durant
General Motors Corporation
Durant
Fred Comer
Ray Schalk Sets Backstopping Record In Major League
By Malcolm MacLean Ray Schalk of the White Sox caught his 100th game this season and established a world record for backstopping in at least 100 games per year for six straight campaigns. The piece traces Schalk’s unlikely rise from a small town player in Wilnola to a major league star who defied size expectations and demonstrated rare durability.
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Malcolm MacLean
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Gibson
Pirate
Ald
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Wilnola
Sevral
Alk
Schalk Block
Ray
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Comiskey
Halfield
Sox
Ike
Eddie Collins
Minnesota
Chicago
Wisconsin
Wyman
Gophers
Baston Tia
Baston
Marines
Schalk Protsex
City tennis championship ends must win trophy thrice
Entries open Monday for the city tennis championship at Piedmont park with Perrin’s store and Parks-Chambers Hardwick accepting entries. Lowry National Bank donates the singles trophy and cups for the doubles winners. runners-up prize also funded by Perrin and Parks-Chambers-Hardwick. Entry fee is 1 dollar in singles and 2.50 per doubles team.
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Piedmont Park
Entrica
Perrin’s
North Broad Street
Anort Department
Parks-Chambers & Hardwick Company
Lowry National Bank
Lowry
Hhis
Perrin, Sporting Goods Company
Parks - Chambers- Hardwick Company
Perrin
Parks-Chambers-Hardwick
Jefferson Davis Hunt
Ed Carter
Jake Orr
Dysen Mansfield
Parka Gillespie
Camp Jessup Stages Big Athletic Meet
Camp Jessup held a large athletic meet on a Saturday with 27 points for the officer teams, 14 for both A and B companies, and 8 for the guard company. Major F D French promotes vigorous competition as new recruits boost program strength. A closing drill by all organizations followed, with B company platoon earning honors.
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Camp Jessup
Jessup
F. D French
Elwood
Thompson
Halton
Gregory
Savey
Watking
Baldwin
Baskin
Holton
Hutchison
Wilson
Schalk Earns Praise As Gopher Star And Durable Major Leaguer
The tribute highlights Schalk as one of the best throwers and a durable major leaguer. It notes his dual talents in catching high foul balls and supplying type metal orders, comparing his early fire and youth to his long career since joining the majors from Milwaukee.
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Schalk
Ray
N Salasmaon
Milwaukee
Briscoe Offices Move to New Quarters Temporary
The Georgia Florida Briscoe company moves from 230 Peachtree to the Candler building annex near 2 Courtland Street with a temporary setup while a new West Peachtree Street home is built. They offer repair and parts service, aiming to serve dealers better. manager Mr Robinson notes recent business growth and expects a strong year ahead.
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Georgia-Florida Briscoe Company
Peach Tree At Rest
Candler
Dorsia Garatene
Gourtland Street
Vinuet
Peachtree Street
Robinson
Mianager
Cincinnati Fans Bet £100000 On Reds Pennant Prospects
Chicago dispatch reports Cincinnati fans wager up to 100000 on the Reds winning the National League pennant and the World Series. Moran's squad built a strong lead with a string of road games. White Sox pace in the American League remains tight with Detroit and Cleveland close behind as St Louis and Detroit loom in September.
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Battin
Birmingham
Atlanta
Little Rock
Orleans
Nashville
Jelding
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Chattanooga
Mobile
New Orleans
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Han
Lemphis Thee
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Chicago
Pittaburg
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Philadelphiark
Brooklyn
Cleveland
New York
St Louis
Washington Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
Bes Wauhin
Dick Jemison
Buddy Att
Mike Reynolds
Charlie Meyers
Pat Gorman
Pat Mc- Fan
Reds
White Sox
Redland Bars
Moran
Redlers
Giants
Sox
Louis
Wate Sox
Seaboard
St. Louis
Miers White “Sox
Reda White Sox
E'Hcom
Maruie
Chery
Tulane University Announces Football Schedule
New Orleans announces Tulane University football schedule for nine games led by a tentative October 4 date with Jefferson College and a November 1 clash with the University of Chicago. Other listed games include Mississippi, Florida and Louisiana State, with Spring Hill in Mobile.
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New Orleans
Genedal
Tulane University
Weaterfield
Tulane Council
University of Chicago
Jefferson College
Southwestern Industrial Inst
HIII
University of Misatsippi
Ualversity of Chcago
University of Florida
Mississippi College
Louielana State Univeralty
Washington Aid Lee University
Spring Hill
Mobile
Women Shape Car and Tire Choices in Motor World
A features piece argues that women influence car and tire selections, citing rising female motor knowledge and the impact on driving ease. It highlights how tire dependability reduces trip trouble and humiliation for female passengers.
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United States Tire Company
New Pole Vault World Record At Chicago Meet
Frank Foss of Chicago Athlete Association set a new pole vault world record at 18 rec 39 16 inches during Geers Roebuck Co tenth annual field meet. The former mark belonged to M B Wright of Dartmouth, set in Cambridge in 1912. Readmont topped Galveston 6 1, Waco beat Shreveport 1 1, San Antonio defeated Houston 2 1, and Fort Worth downed Dallas 1 0. The Reds benefited from cast off players, including manager Moran, while Sox and Reds loom as the likely title contenders in a gripping series.
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Aubus
Soma
Frank Foss
Chicago Athlete Association
Gears-Roebuck & Co
M. 8. Wright
Dartmouth
Cambridge
Mass
Readmont
Galveston
Waco
Shreveport
San Antonio
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallis
Ig Talings
Reds
Moran
Gleagon
Sox
Mal Angler
Atlanta A C Wins Swimming Match
The Atlanta Athletic Club topped the Southern AA swimming championships at Audubon Park with 20 points, ahead of Dallas Aquatic Club with 17. New Orleans Young Men's Gymnastic Club finished third with 7, while Audubon Park AA and unattached contestants tied for fourth with 5. Jarvis of Dallas set a southern record in the 220 yards and tied the southern mark in the 50 yards.
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Atlanta
Sothern A. A
Audubon Park
Dallas Aquatic Club
A. A
Jarvis
Dallas
Frazier
Mageard
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Hatcher
C. Broyles
Atlanta A. Cc
Jervis
Fouraker
Ferreday
G. C
A.C
Atlanta A. C
R.A. Gates
A. A. Ferreday
G. Schultz
Atlanta Athletic Club
Wailss
Broyles
Fraen
Big Labor Day athletic card at Lakewood Park
Labor day crowd to Lakewood Park for a large program of horse racing, motorcycle events and athletic contests with prizes ranging from 1 to 30 dollars. Events include harness races, sprints, tug of war, and a Georgia derby as part of a union sponsored program led by Andy McElroy and a local committee.
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At- Tanta
Lakewood
Haarness
Imila Plogete
Andy McElroy
Formyalt Street
Quinn
HM. Striplin
W. B Honen
Sackeon
Agnes Parker
George Statinett
Toy Whitaker
How many feet of cord in the big Carlisle tire
A Carlisle Cord Tire Q&A explains the giant cord length in the 84 by 47 tire as 1350 feet. Each ply must stretch to 235 pounds tensile strength, enough to suspend a 200 pound person plus safety margin. Carlisle’s cord is tested on machines for pull and stretch, ensuring each cord segment meets strength criteria.
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Carlisle Cord Tire Company
H. P. Morgan
Carlisle Cord
Seames
New South Rubber Company
Carlisle
Caldwell lauds Charley Frank and the Cracker Kids in Memphis
Sports writer Herbert Caldwell analyzes Charley Frank and the Atlanta Crackers, praising the "Kids" for turning the season around. The piece highlights six Southern college players debuting in pro baseball, led by catcher Styles, shortstop Galloway, and pitchers Boone, Suggs, and Roberts, with names and hometowns noted.
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Herbert Caldwell
Memphis
Appeal
Caldwell
Old
France
Charley Frank
Land
Herb Caldwell
Frank
Southland
Mississippi
Herb Caldwall
Les Rawlings
Morgan Blake
Ed Danforth
Hids
Charles Frank
Atlanta Cracker “Kids
Dixie
Southern Collegiatio
Ray Roberts
Mississippi A. & M
Jim Boone
Uiversity of
Alabama
Johnny Suggs
Auburn
William Styles
University of Alabama
Ivy Griffin
Clarence Galloway
Presbyterian College
Clinton
South Carolina
Styles
Hob Higgins
Galloway
Griffin
Boone
Suggs
Roberts
Moore
Vanderbilt
Crackers
Vandy
St. Louis Browns
Sammy Mayer
Washington
Atlanta
Bob Higgins
Hardin Herndon
Rome
Harrin Thorburn
New Orleans
Harry Darran
New York
Jimmy Dykes
Athletics
Tom Sheehan
Illinois
The
Ed Miller
Trom Tinois Acéehan
Damian, King and Mayer
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Brookhaven Country Club
Willie Ogg
Briscoe
Charlotte Boyle
Hthelda Bieibtrey
Memphis Scribe
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