Pilot Of Hapless Reds Will Not Quit Diamond
NY AP idle Cincinnati Reds manager Donie Bush vows to keep fighting despite a last place NL finish. He downplays his off field Indy road material role, clarifying he will not quit baseball. He predicts the Giants and Braves as contenders and notes Cubs and Pirates weak spots while praising Ott and O Doul hitting threats.
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Olivet Wins Playoff Over First Presbyterian 3 to 1
Olivet defeated First Presbyterian 3 to 1 in a Church Diamond Ball League playoff, despite out hitting Olivet six to two. Three errors proved costly for the Presbyterians, with a second-game showdown set for Bills Park Friday alongside a Open league playoff and an Industrial league clash.
Sox Purchase First Baseman From Dallas
The Chicago White Sox acquire Zeke Bonura, Dallas Texas league club first baseman, for cash and two players to be named after waivers. Bonura joins the major league club while the two players will move to Dallas once waivers clear.
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East Poloists Triumph In Rough Polo Clash
In Lake Forest, the East beat the West 12-8 in the second intercontinental polo match as Earle A. 8. Hopping led the comeback. A severe spill injured Rube Williams of the West, fracturing his right leg, casting doubt on the late deciding game.
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Iowa Alumni Meet On Day Football Practice Begins
The University of Iowa football squad opens workouts Sept. 15 as more than 1,000 Hawkeye alumni plan luncheons across 100 cities and towns. Dr E H Lauer says this second annual Iowa football day will feature information from the athletic department, a message from Coach Ossie Solem, and a possible WSUL radio talk. Formerly, men will preside at most meetings.
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Delhi Beats Dundee At Delaware Fair
Delhi outlasted Dundee 2 to 1 in ten innings to open the Delaware county fair sports program. Kurth and Watt pitched well in a low scoring duel, while errors hampered both teams. Manchester All Stars defeated Edgewood 13 to 1 in seven frames with Gerald Byers collecting two triples.
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Watkins Beats Belle Plaine 8 7 In Close Bout At Luzerne
In WATKINS Ia Belle Plaine took a 7 run lead before Watkins rallied to win 8 to 7 at Luzerne. The late innings featured a Belle Plaine shortstop homer driving in four runs. Watkins set to host Center Point Merchants on August 20.
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Sharkey Levinsky Bout Rescheduled to September 15 at Comiskey
The Jack Sharkey King Levinsky heavyweight bout now occurs September 15 at Comiskey Park, moved from September 11 to avoid clashing with Barney Ross Tony Canzoneri for the light welterweight title in Chicago on September 12.
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Wrestling results recap from Associated Press
Philadelphia results show Savoldi from South Bend drawing Lutzke of Sie. Chicago 1 8 0. Tinto of Ravenna tied with seg from Oklahoma at 14 00. Kirchmeyer Sokolis and Wansens of New York drew, Macaluso of Hamilton fought Hurley of New York, McArthur of Texas drew Bocach of Germany with a 40.00 figure listed.
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Giants Pitch Power Leads Major League Hitting Run
Manager Donie Bush of Cincinnati touts the Giants as unmatched this season with 64 victories and 26 shutouts. Carl Hubbell dominates batters with nine shutouts while Hal Schumacher, Leroy Parmelee, and Fred Fitzsimmons bring varied repertoires. Wesley Ferrell may move from pitcher to outfield and shows steady bat in 1931. Red Tin ning fends off Red Sox in a pitching duel as Cubs and Braves stay tied, Grimm drives Cubs' pennant bid with home runs while Grange hints at an NFL comeback to chase potential big payoffs.
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Local Horses Place In Running Races At Manchester Fair
Delaware county fair opened under good weather after a morning shower. Seven starters won by Butch owned by C Kranze Be Jett Wis in 1 57 for one half mile heat. Geo Kay owned by C Kranze Beloit Wis took first in 1 03 for the half mile race with six starters. Howard Shover won a green half mile in 58 14 seconds atop Black Beauty with Grey Eagle and Prince as runners up. A mule team race on half mile with automobile chasses drew interest. Peter Mattice Independence won on the only hard tired girt buggy with Carl Hartman Manchester second and F B Stoner Independence third.
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Earlville Defeats Colored Team in Close 16-15 Victory
Earlville defeated the I. C. R. R. colored boys 16-15 on Tuesday evening at home. The kittenball game sourced from Earlville’s local diamond featured a tight contest with the hosts pulling ahead late.
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Gehrig passes iron man mark in routine game
Columbia Lou Gehrig, Yankee first baseman, tied Everett Scott by playing his 1,307th consecutive major league game in St Louis as the Yankees lost 13 to 3 to the Browns. Gehrig downplayed the record saying he plays for the team and not for endurance. Babe Ruth and Joe McCarthy praised the achievement, while Gehrig emphasized daily play over records.
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Yankees Manager Seeks Lou Gehrig’s Continued Play
The Yankees manager says Gehrig has appeared in nearly every game and has never asked to sit. He notes they had not pursued a specific record until recently and hopes Gehrig can continue playing, expressing wishes for 1,307 names.
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Sarazen Leads American Pros In Canadian Open
A field of 148 golfers began the first round of medal play at the Canadian Open in Toronto. Notables include Harry Cooper defending champion for the US and C. Ross Somerville leading the Canadian entry with 76 pros and 29 amateurs. Gene Sarazen, holder of the 1932 US and British Opens, is a slight favorite. The event seeks the Rivermeade cup for the US.
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West Liberty to Hold Diamondball Tourney
West Liberty sponsors a Diamondball tournament on August 27 with sixteen teams. Prizes total 85 dollars with 50 for first, 25 for second, 5 for third and fourth. Afternoon games lead to a finals under lights. proceeds fund football field lights. Entry calls to Joe Howard before entry close this week.
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Sinclairs And Penicks Battle To 5 All Draw
Darkness halted another M. and J. league game last evening as Sinclairs and Penicks tied the Quaker Oats five runs apiece. Cronkite Vernimont Holmes delivered a homer for the Quakers in the first inning, while Holmes, Hesse, and Nelson produced key hits to keep the game close. A fifth inning rally tied the score, and with late substitutions the affair ended in a five all draw, extending the league season two weeks due to five postponements.
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Jabs and knockouts roll across North American boxing cards
A string of bout notes from cities including Virginia Beach Winnipeg Montreal Chicago Quincy St. Louis and Little Rock details multiple fighters such as Dewey Kimrey Charlie Belanger Albert Tades and others with KO and decision results. Scores listed with weights and rounds, typical boxing wire brief.
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Bt. Louis
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Quasqueton Defeats Walker 2–0 In Homecoming Feature
WALKER Iowa Quasqueton won 2 to 0 over Walker in the thirty fourth annual homecoming feature. Kelso and Baker starred for Walker while Stoneman and Nicholson shined for Quasqueton in a tight low scoring contest.
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Greeley Women Edge Edgewood In tight tilt 18 to 13
Greeley women defeated Edgewood 18 to 13 in a tenball match. Greeley will travel to Edgewood on August 24 for the rematch.
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