Landis probes Cubs gambling charges tied to Hornsby era
Chicago Cubs pitchers including Guy Bush face a Landis inquiry into alleged horse racing bets during Rogers Hornsby management. Landis travels to Pittsburgh to confer with Pirates officials amid growing rumors of gambling among Cubs and his aim to curb betting in baseball.
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Heydler Denies Hornsby Exit Story and Praises Cubs Owners
John A. Heydler president of the National League flatly denies rumors that Rogers Hornsby was ousted for the good of baseball. He also praises the Chicago Cubs owners as fine sportsmen and notes Hornsby was a young man who did not fit the picture and tried to run teams from groundkeeper to front office.
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Olympic boxers battle through third day in Los Angeles
The third day of Olympic boxing featured ten bouts in flyweight welterweight and light weight with American entries in three matches. Lou Salica faced Wener Spannagel, Nat Bor met Thurevist, Eddie Flynn challenged Robert Barton, while previous results added to a tight U S Italy points race after thirty six bouts and one default.
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New Orleans
Robert Barton
South Africa
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Detroit
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San Pedro
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Mexico
Joe Lang
San Francisco
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Back swing integration in golf training method
Guidance on unifying the back swing into a flowing sequence from withdrawal to swing around. Emphasizes smoothing the two actions first to allow the accumulation to occur naturally and improve pace. Mentions Horton's overspin putt and a self addressed stamped envelope offer for his lesson.
Landis Hints At Cubs Gambling Inquiry
Commissioner M. K. Landis arrived in Pittsburgh to look into reports of gambling among Chicago Cubs players. He declined immediate comment, saying he may issue a statement later. Cub manager Charley Grimm said he discussed the matter with Landis and saw no basis to the rumors.
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Denver Pro Sets World Trapshooting Record
Denver professional W B Sale set a world trapshooting record with an aggregate 392 across three events in the Colorado New Mexico state trap tournament, surpassing the previous 391 held by Rush Razee.
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Opening Round Matches In Junior Golf Meet Reported
First round completed at Kenmore links with opening matches in the junior golf tournament. Second rounds start Thursday with aim to stage the championship Saturday. Notable results include Leonard Kolar over Don Houser and Bob Hastings over Linn Bucklin in the championship flight.
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Bill Grady
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Sport Roundup Delivers Fast Knockouts Across Cities
In Boston a jabbing match ends with a knockout of Conn and Zachow. Dover New Hampshire features Larivee from Waterbury. Cincinnati highlights Johnny Farr facing Kid Chocolate from Cuba. Oakland reports Ray Impellitierre and Jose Santa with Bebes in parallel bouts.
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Woman to race in Elkader fair harness meet
For the first time a woman driver will take part in the Elkader Clayton county fair race meet on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Forrest Burright of Oregon Indiana brings two horses Lady Claire and Lisette to race in every event. The event features twenty harness racers already on site with more expected, plus novelty races including steer and mule chariot events.
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Arlington
Ray Barton
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Warren Miller
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Junior Net Crown At Stake In Taft Frank Parker Duel
Taft Calif’s Jack Lynch faces 16 year old Frankie Parker in the quarter finals as Parker seeks to defend his national junior tennis title. Parker, Milwaukee sensation, previously defeated Ralph Minnich 6 0 6 1 to reach this stage, the first time any opponent won games off him in the event.
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Lorain
Records approved for Miss Madison and other swimmers
International Swimming Association approves 63 aquatic records 16 by Helene Madison of Seattle and 28 men’s records plus 35 women’s records. Eleanor Holm is credited with 2 58.2 in 200 meter backstroke. John Weissmuller holds five records and Clarence Grabbe is the 880 yard record holder at 10 minutes 204 seconds.
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Popp to Stage Labor Day Auto Races at Frontier Park
Promoter Mike L Popp of Milwaukee announced Labor Day auto races at Frontier park oval on Sept 5. Entrants include Johnnie Gerber Maynard Clark and Milwaukee ace Tony Willman with other top drivers already signed. The races promise a fast field for Cedar Rapids area fans.
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Belle Plaine Nets Win 10 6 Over Vinton Club
Belle Plaine won its first intercity tennis match 10 to 6 at the Coun try club courts. Vinton's lineup featured Bert Kruse and Roger Lynch among others, while Belle Plaine sent Howard Palmer and Erle Fedderson leading a balanced attack. singles and doubles results are listed with several close sets.
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Legion Junior Ball Tourney Finals Replayed Friday
Ottumwa AP report: Keokuk forfeits title after using out of state players. Ames and Red Oak to meet Friday in Des Moines to decide the representative for the western regional tournament next week.
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Leonard Walker comeback bout postponed by weather
New York IN S report says Benny Leonard, former world lightweight champion, will continue his comeback with a bout against Paulie Walker on Thursday night after Wednesday’s show was postponed due to weather.
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Schaaf Baer Match Set for 10 Round Chicago Bout
Boston heavyweight Ernie Schaaf and Max Baer of Livermore California are signed for a 10 round bout at the Chicago Stadium on August 31. Schaaf won his previous fight in New York.
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Weather Reading By Birds And Insects Aids Forecasting
Observers note that weather patterns are tracked through the movements of birds animals and insects as accurately as modern scientific tools. This suggests natural indicators complement instruments in predicting conditions.
Marion Golfers Set for Eastern Iowa Tourney at Anamosa
Marion Country Club will send eight players to the fifth annual Eastern Iowa Golf Association tournament in Anamosa on Sunday August 14. A field of eighty competes with an early 7 30 a m tee time and 36 holes to play split between forenoon and afternoon. Team members include Harold Jensen Harold Ping Ballard Carl Jacobsen Ted Strausbarger Amos Houser Albert Arp Don Houser Gilbert Gordon Walter Van Fossen Ned Porter with substitutes Verne Baister and Charles Rowe.
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Ping) Ballard
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Ted Strausberger
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Gilbert Gordon
Walter van Fossen
Ned Porter
Verne Baister
Charles Rowe
Seven Hawkeye Men Seek End Posts on 1932 Grid Machine
Ossie Solem selects five lettermen and two freshmen from last year’s squad to fill end spots. Veterans include Robert Loufek of Davenport and Eugene Clearman of Iowa City, both seniors, with teammates Ray Fisher of Des Moines and Kenneth Trickey also contending next month for the end positions.
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Iowa
Iowa football eyes aerial game in coming season
In spring practice Coach Sowen’s squad focuses on passing and depth at receiver. Standouts include Bury Benton Harbor and Francis, with the 6 foot 2 target key to plans as focus shifts to a more aggressive air attack this fall.
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Dempsey Opens Comeback With Easy Seattle Victory
In Seattle Jack Dempsey defeated Chet Sandel in a four round exhibition, drawing about 5,000 spectators. The former champion showed an uncertain condition but won clearly on Wednesday night. He is set to fight Frank Sawyer in Vancouver, Washington, in another four round exhibition Friday in Portland.
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Kirchmeyer Pins Earl McReady In 33 Minutes
Roland Kirchmeyer of Sweetwater Texas rallied late to defeat Earl McReady of Canada after a 33 minute 7 second wrestling match in St Louis. Kirchmeyer 226 pounds used a body lock to pin McReady 225 after both nearly fell from a leaping scissors attempt.
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Tama Indians Colored Giants Play Aug 16
A football or exhibition game is scheduled for August 16 between the Tama Indians and the Colored Giants. The event features the visiting hibition by the Boys Bugle corps.
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