Armour Wins Canadian Open with 287 to Edge Laffoon
Tommy Armour, a silver haired Scot from Chicago, captured the Canadian Open with a 287 total to outpace Ky Laffoon of Denver by two strokes and Fay Coleman of Culver City by one. The win marks Armour’s third Canadian Open title in seven years as he defended the Rivermeade trophy.
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Ferrell Links Success to Boston Beans in Red Sox Comeback
Wes Ferrell credits his improved form with Boston and a supportive clubhouse. He notes brother Rick catching for the Red Sox fuels his confidence while recalling past arthritis issues and a rough stint with Cleveland. Ferrell praises Tom Yawkey’s leadership amid the club’s optimistic mood at Yankee Stadium.
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Mixed doubles final sparks Davis Beckerman showdown at Cedar Rapids
Davis and Beckerman reach the net final as Beckerman and Miss Butler fall short. Goepel and Kenefick shine for Mississippi Valley in doubles with strong cross court play. Davis and Rugg battle through semi finals with Davis advancing to the final stages at Cedar Rapids.
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Dizzy Dean Interview Says Cardinals Star Is Gentle Husband
Mrs. Jerome H Dean describes Dizzy Dean as kind and well behaved despite his clownish on field persona She recalls meals at home with Paul Dean and punchy home life noting Jay enjoys sauer kraut cornbread and naps after meals They married at First Christian church on June 10 1931 not on the ballpark pitching mound in Houston Texas
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Local Net Veterans Turn To Abbreviated Uniforms
Cedar Rapids tennis veterans adopt shorts as fad as Gordon Fennell leads a bold group known as the old ducks. Dr. Wes Netolicky, 64, reaches the third round of the Middle States tournament and eyes a deeper run in the city meet. The group, camera shy Ira Carruthers and Lou Dennis among them, were all entered in the Middle States event and held their own past the second round.
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Max Baer Avoids Immediate Fights Amid Paramount Deal
Max Baer says no fights planned for now after signing a three picture contract with Paramount for 50 000 per film. He recalls a New York club yarn and notes he will visit his ailing 60 year old father before heading west.
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Sopwith Arrives To Seek American Yachting Trophy
New York AP reports Tom Sopwith, successor to Sir Thomas Lipton, arrived to defend the America’s Cup with the yacht Endeavor. He says the race is a great challenge and Endeavor will be conditioned at Newport shipyards after the Atlantic crossing.
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Cubs Defeat Reds to Gain on Giants in Tilt
Philadelphia and New York games show the Cubs beating the Reds 7 4 and 21 4 in split contests. Key players include Critz Camilli Todd Davis Jackson Leiber Weintraub and Maucuso with Ott and Jackson delivering early power for New York and Philadelphia.
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French 4, Carleton 3 in tight baseball contest
Carleton edged French 4 to 3 as Dean opened strong for French with 2 2/3 innings, Meine allowed 0 runs in 2 2/3, Chagnep delivered 3 in 2, and Carleton toted 9 innings plus 2 3. Dean lasted 1 1/3 and was charged with the loss. Time not listed. umpires Barr Stark and Quisley noted.
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Crowley Leads In Voting For Coach At All Star Game
Notre Dame alum Jimmy Crowley leading the national coach poll for the all-star college squad to face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on August 31. He holds 56 156 points with Zuppke and Kizer following in close totals from Illinois Purdue and Northwestern. Training begins August 15 with stars like Beattie Feathers and George Sauer among the first arrivals.
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Nebraska
Brooklyn Girls Stay Undefeated In Two Seasons
The Brooklyn girls softball team remains undefeated for two seasons after a 12 to 2 victory over Ladora. They participate in two softball tournament games at the South Brooklyn diamond Sunday, facing the Pershing Negro girls team.
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Brooklyn Clubs Host Grinnell Montezuma in Golf Meet
Brooklyn Country club hosted Grinnell and Montezuma country clubs for an invitation golf meet Thursday. Kalenberger of Brooklyn was low score man. This was the second in a series of invitation meets among the three towns with about seventy players present.
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American Association War rs as ant sin nnn A 82
Unclear OCR reads scattered names and teams including Minneapolis Columbus Jetty Angles Milwaukee with players Volk Keusa Watter Thompson. No coherent event or outcome discernible.
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Cardinals Rally To Beat Pirates 6-4 In Second Straight Win
Dizzy Dean relieved Tex Carleton to help St Louis defeat Pittsburgh 6-4 in a second straight win. Dean fanned Grace in the eighth after two pirates scored as Arky Vaughan mishaps sparked a four-run sixth. Waner left with a foot injury but later pinch hit. Frank Frisch sidelined.
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Dundee to Defend Middleweight Crown in Pittsburgh Fight
Vince Dundee will defend his world middleweight title against Teddy Yarosz in Pittsburgh on September 11 with a $25 000 purse guarantee. Jack Dempsey will serve as Dundee's chief second.
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Gehringer Named Tiger Phenomenon by Earl Hilligan
Detroit star Charley Gehringer, hailed as the manager's player and the era’s greatest second baseman, inspires Tigers fans with a stellar season and a possible first World Series appearance. Veteran Boston and Detroit minds praise his flawless defense, patient, powerful hitting, and dependable leadership.
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Pairings Set for Two Flights in West Liberty Golf
Special to The Gazette West Liberty pairings for two local golf tournament flights have been announced. In A flight matches include E C Darling vs L V Morris Otto Mars teller vs W L Watters Carroll Priess vs Irwin Mosher W Koster vs Fred Tharp Wayne Nichols vs Robert Brooks Ed Nay vs Jess Swart Harry Lewis vs A R Scott L B Papenthien vs Earl Hawker. B flight features Ted Bowman vs William Smith L L Birkett vs Robert Wolf C I Brooke vs Carl Ehlers Roy Tharp vs John Boden Clarence McDermott vs Rev J J Welsh Sam Buckman vs Harrison Hess Fred Dannerberger vs Emmer Webb Ray Whitacre vs Lysle Holmes.
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Rev. J. J. Welsh
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Ray Whitacre
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Stanwood Girls Softball Team Runs Undefeated Start
The Stanwood Methodist girls softball team, featuring players from Mechanicsville Clarence Olin and Stanwood, remains undefeated after six games. They have scored 75 runs while opponents total 36, with Miss Florence Anthony serving as coach.
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Mitchell Wins Public Links Golf Tournament
David A. Mitchell, a 26 year old amateur from Indianapolis, captured the national public links title in Pittsburgh after 33 holes at South Park. He defeated Arthur Armstrong of Honolulu five and three as Mitchell played steady par golf despite Armstrong birdying the last morning hole to stay in the match.
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Tigers Dominate Red Sox to Stay Ahead
In a high scoring affair Boston jumped ahead 4 to 3 before Washington and Boston errors sparked a 10th inning rally. The Senators scored three in the tenth on an intentional walk and two Boston errors and took the lead as Reynolds fumbled. The day also featured St Louis beating Cleveland 8 to 7 as Averill homered for the Indians and Knott earned the win for the Browns.
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Panther Opts Out Of Hawkeye Football Season
Burlington youth Mark Panther, Iowa ace javelin thrower, will not join the Hawkeye football team this fall. He was a reserve halfback last year but fears playing football could injure his pitching arm for the javelin.
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Hamas Signs To Meet Lasky In Garden Bout
Steve Hamas of Passaic New Jersey signed to fight Art Lasky of Minneapolis and Los Angeles at Madison Square Garden Long Island Bowl on September 27. Both boxers contend for Maxie Baer’s heavyweight title.
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Lytle Wins Match In Washington Golf Meet
Jack Lytle defeated Walter Wells 2-1 in the championship flight of the Washington city golf tournament. Wells was a former city champion, and Lytle had previously defeated Victor Westphal in the first round.
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Coralville Teams Sweep Riverside ClubsFriday Night Wins
Coralville three diamondball squads defeated Riverside teams. The Coralettes beat Riverside girls 11 to 9. Coralville Kittens topped Riverside Juniors 5 to 3. Coralville Taverns defeated Riverside 5 to 1 at Hills.
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George Reis Defends Gold Cup Boat Race Victory
Bolton Landing New York AP George Reis drove El Lagarto to defend the Gold Cup winning the first two heats in fast time and coasting through the final 30 mile heat to finish fourth among five rivals in the premier American speed boat trophy race.
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Yellow Cat Nine To Play North English
The Yellow Cat company baseball team will invade North English today. The game is called for 2:30 p.m. Lefty Sturm will do the pitching.
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