Major League Leaders Scramble as Contests Test Runners-up
Major League leaders ease ground as inter sectional battles hinge pennant hopes. Reds maintain first place in the National League while Giants Robins and Cubs struggle. Yankees lead the American but stumble against West foes. Cobb and Sisler set records as Tigers and Browns endure rough weeks.
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Aldermen Lose To Gamma In Sea atde Park Contest
Gamma Tota Nu nine defeated the Aldermen 7 to 3 yesterday morning before a large crowd at Sea atde Park. The game featured flashy plays and a late rally by Gamma, with Lovis ton’s two on homer giving them the lead in the eighth. McNamara and Redgate earned fielding honors, while Murphy and Crofutt were recognized for hitting.
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Women Swimmers Break Three Records at Bathuch Meet
Three American women set records and one tied a world mark in Bathuch yesterday. Martha Agelius matched the national standard and tied the world record in the 55 rod long course. Hilda Tam, the Singaporean champion, swam 2 48 5 in the 220 yard free. Eileen O Mara cut the record in the 200 yard breaststroke with 3 03 8 5. Visa Agen Gerigary clocked 42 7 5 in the 400 yard medley.
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Asbesille
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Rosebuds and Sox Exhibition Called Off After Incomplete Teams
In an afternoon City league exhibition at Si side Park the Sukai Rosebuds and Red Sox could not field full teams and the game was called off. Vislami Plura hit a homer, Althausen added a triple, while Drew Tesky and Peuitt turned two double plays between them.
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Pirates May Fire Three Players to Reach 25 Man Roster
July 17 reports indicate catcher Johnny Gooch will miss Pirates lineup until next Monday due to a protest over umpire Rigler's plate call in a game against the Giants. Jan Cronin is recalled from New Havens to boost infield as rumors swirl that Eddie Moore Carson Rughee or John Oldham may be released to reach the 25 player limit.
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John Oldham
Major League Records Hits and Runs Stat Totals
New York July 18 reports the week's major league records for games won and lost, runs, hits, errors, opponents' runs and home runs, including results from Saturday games, summarized as a league-wide performance snapshot.
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Rickard to announce plans for heavyweight bout site
Chicago may host the Dempsey Tunney title fight as promoter Tex Rickard says a definite announcement is due within 24 hours. He notes Chicago investors are ready to back the event and that arena options include Soldier Field or a new Chicago venue if needed. Rickard will meet with two Chicago groups before confirming the plan and date.
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Gene Tunney
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Hartz Dominates Sesqui Centennial Motor Races
Harry Hartz of Romona Cal led the sesqui centennial speedway program at Ul field day racing, winning the 120 mile feature and the 60 mile dash with a 58.20 60 time at 123.41 mph. Norman Batten, Cliff Woodbury and others followed in the main event as Hartz amassed $6,400 plus a $5,000 winner’s purse and 2,500 in the short race amid mechanical troubles for rivals. DePalma set an unofficial 152 mph trial in a 122 cubic inch car.
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Norman Batten
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Cliff Woodbury
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Peter de Paolo
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Earl Cooper
Bob McDonough
Ralph Hepburn
Ralph DePalma
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Color symbolism and origins of najamas explained
The passage explains that Chinese color meaning ties green to growth and life gold to truth and red to good fortune. It then notes the term najamas tracing to Hindu roots from pacjama meaning leg covering.
Wright Wins Massachusetts Amateur Golf Crown
In Newton, Massachusetts, Fred J. Wright Jr. of Abemarle Country Club defeated Frank Newton of Brookline Country Club 3 up with 2 to play in a 34 hole final to claim the state amateur golf title. Wright led at lunch, Newton rebounded in the afternoon, but Wright secured victory by the 32nd hole.
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Black Bill Draws With Micky Gill in Six Rounds
New York July 18 AP report notes Cuban flyweight champ Black Bill fought six rounds to a draw with Micky Gill of San Francesco at the Commonwealth A. C. Both boxers started cautious then traded in the final rounds with weights listed as 110 and 142 pounds respectively.
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Merrimack Valley Leaders and Enders Face Tight Race
Merrimack Valley teams contend for top honors as Manchester Forests leads. Nashua and Lawrence battle for last place while Haverhill and Lynn challenge for a possible upset against Amoskeag.
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Browne blank Yankees as St Louis Browns win 4–0
Behind steady pitching by Tom Zachary the St Louis Browns shut out the New York Yankees 4 to 0. It marked their second win on the trip through the East with Ken Williams driving in a run on a Rice on base in the third inning. The Browns turned four double plays, three started by Gerber, as the game unfolded with steady defense and timely hitting.
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