Surprises mark opening round at national tennis championship
In Forest Hills New York many Davis Cup stars faced upsets in the 39th All-comers national championship. Carl Fischer defeated by H3 sets, Frank J T Hunter edged R Norris Williams II, Colket Caner toppled Walter Hayes, William M Fischer defeated Stephen Brusan. Rain delays, but many key matches concluded with players like Tilden and Johnston advancing amid erratic play.
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Chicago
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Wimbleon
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Pirates Battle Giants as Umpire Blame Dominates Field
Pirates clash with Giants amid chaotic crowd scenes and umpire scrutiny. Columns condemn bias and call for stricter rules while fans argue over bottles and pitches. The piece merges sports with political rants and public sentiment about officials.
Moosers Edge Senators In Doubleheader Victory
Hartford delivers a doubleheader sweep over Bridgeport with two high scoring games. Emerick and Plexup spark the Moosers with big hits and drives, while Stubing and Walsh duel on the mound. First game features heavy offense. second ends in a hard fought victory with late clutch plays.
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Reds Edge Braves 8 to 2 in Offensive Win
The Reds bunched all eight hits for a decisive 8 to 2 victory over the Boston Braves, aided by nine walks from pitchers Scott and Oosekgar. Napier earned win in the National League game, despite being hit freely early, as Cincinnati stayed ahead with timely scoring.
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Giants and Dodgers meet in jittery game with mixed play
The piece reviews a baseball clash featuring New York Giants and Brooklyn with emphasis on low points and standout players like Maranville and Daubert. It notes multiple bases and hits, errors, and strategic plays, concluding with later commentary on pitching, fielding, and attendance. The article also hints at broader sport atmosphere and regional fan momentum.
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Bridgeport Boxing Commission clears Crossman in rumor mill
The Bridgeport Boxing Commission denies charges against promoter Grossman and confirms Crossman has not been barred. Attorney Jaydick states no charges have been preferred and the promoter’s status remains unaltered, quelling town rumors about disciplinary action.
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Jones Defeats Chicago to Secure Fifth Win of Season
In Boston on August 29 Jones beat Chicago for the fifth time this season, pitching Boston to a 4 to 0 victory. Chicago held to a single decision in two tries. Williams starred for Boston with key hits and runs.
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Jackson Outpoints Delmont In 12 Rounds
Jackson of New York outpointed Gene Pelmont of Memphis over 12 rounds in Jersey City. He weighed 134 pounds, two more than his opponent, who controlled the pace only in the seventh round.
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King Albert Cheered as He Presents Olympians
Antwerp spectators saw King Albert of Belgium present medals at the seventh Olympiad ceremony. About 100 awards were given with the United States earning roughly 49 prizes. Brand Whitlock, the American ambassador, attended as the king distributed medals to first, second, and third place winners.
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Dodgers Lose Two Games and the Top Rung
Dodgers fall short in a doubleheader as Brooklyn tops the league leaders. Cadore leads the visitors with a six hit performance while Donk outpitched Marquard in the opener. Brooklyn’s defense cracks late as St. Louis scores in the seventh and eighth.
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American Waiter Polo Team Falls to Sweden
In Antwerp on 1 August 1939, the American Waiter polo team was defeated by Sweden by a score of 4 to 0. The match details are sparse but confirm Sweden's victory in polo action witnessed by local sports observers.
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