Washington Varsity Boat Load Sweeps To Victory In Regatta
Washington varsity crew wins the four mile intercollegiate regatta in Poughkeepsie, sweeping California and five eastern rivals. The Huskies claim freshman and junior varsity wins as crowds exceed 50 000, marking the first sweep since 1912 and Washington’s fourth postwar varsity title.
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Tremendous Crowd Sees Kid Martin Draw With Cincinnati Boxer
In Fairmont West Virginia on June 22 Aubrey Kid Martin state light weight champion fought Jess Calhoun of Cincinnati to a ten round draw at South Side park as part of a three day police and sheriff convention. Martin, trailing on points mid bout, rallied in the eighth to tie Calhoun who pressured with southpaw punches. In the six round semi final Jack Martin of Charleston won by technical knockout over Jimmy McNamara of Miami after Namara was floored seven times.
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Tony Manero Chooses Golf Glory Over Ring Returns
The piece recalls Tony Manero's Open victory at Baltusrol Golf Club in Short Hills New Jersey where his courage at the sixteenth hole was praised as guts. It notes his shift from boxing toward golf, his persistence after job loss, and support from his wife as he pursued a fragile rise among golf’s ranks.
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Gene Sarazen
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Bluefield Outfit Edges Pulaski In Thirteen Inning Thriller
Bluefield Boosters defeated undefeated Pulaski 6 to 5 in thirteen innings at Cain Field. Mel Ritchens led with three doubles while Linda mood and Hall provided key hits and sutured the rallying drives that tied the game late. Fulford singled in the winning run as Bluefield notched its third win of the season.
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Joe Serge
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Woodrow Bailey
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Manero Secures 1936 Open Title At Miami-Biltmore
The jobless Manero followed by supporters at the 16th tee chose a bold long shot on a 489-yard hole and succeeded. He defeated Harry Cooper, praised as the game’s best, by delivering a display of grit that crowned him open champion at the famous Florida club.
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Ettore Beats Haynes After 15 Rounds In Philadelphia
Lightweight Ettore won a 15 round decision against Leroy Haynes in Philadelphia. Ettore weighed 187 pounds to Haynes 193, and he claimed his third victory over his rival with a unanimous decision by judges Al Voice and Ben Specter.
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Baseball scores and scheduling notes from the American League
Detroit and Boston combined for seven to four against Philadelphia while Cleveland beat New York nine to six. Washington posted eighty one against Louis with games at Cleveland and St. Louis. New York at Chicago and Boston at Detroit.
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Obie Scott Stages Fast Two Fall Victory At Sportarena
Wrestling fans see Obie Scott, the Arkansas hill billy, defeat Toughy Hogan in two straight falls in a high energy bout. Scott used a standing head lock and a bear hug to secure the wins as Matchmaker Ralph Weinberg promotes him toward a bigger draw on the card. Cy Williams also takes a straight fall win in the night’s finale.
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Hogan
Scott Rustic
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Yankees Tie Up Lead With Sixth Inning Rally
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 9 to 6 to widen their lead in the American League. Johnny Whitehead started strong for Chicago before the Yanks exploded in the seventh, driving Whitehead and Clint Brown from the mound as Red Rolfe’s double and a string of singles fueled the rally. Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Crosetti contributed key hits as New York pulled away.
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Collins homers in eighth as Cardinals beat Phillies 8 6
Jimmy Collins hit his second homer of the game in the eighth to break a 6 6 tie, driving in five as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 8 6 in the opener of a four game series. Sulik homered for Philly, Walker and Haines held in check by Dizzy Dean.
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Bees Top Cubs 5 1 as Berger Stars in Series Opener
Boston defeats Chicago 5 to 1 in the opening game of a four game series. Wally Berger, Boston outfielder, starred as Tex Carleton was held to one run.
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Baseball's Big Six batters lead leagues in power
Luke Appling of the Chicago White Sox replaces Radcliff as a top hitter. Lou Gehrig lifts his average to .392, Billy Sullivan climbs to .380. Appling raises his average to .966 and leads the trio among league leaders. Gehrig, Sullivan, and Radcliff top the batting list with standout totals across the American League and National League.
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Electrical storm washes out play at British Open
Hoylake and Wallasey were struck by a fierce electrical storm halting the British open qualifying rounds. Lightning stunned spectators and a caddy, damaged the Wallasey clubhouse, and washed out 40 scores including Henry Cottons 67.
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Frank
Alf Perry
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Hector Thomason
Scotland
Archie Compston
Cyril Tolley
Cyril Fracer
Richard Burton
Aubrey Boomer
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