Athletics Take Doubleheader From Yankees In Homer Barrage
The Philadelphia Athletics won both ends of a Saturday doubleheader against the league leading New York Yankees 9 to 5 and 8 to 7, rising to third place as the White Sox fell to fourth. Babe Ruth hit his 13th and 14th homers of the season, with Frank Higgins delivering a key two run shot in the first game. Lefty Grove earned his ninth win in eleven starts after a rough beginning, while Arndt Jorgens drove in six of the Yankees’ seven runs in the nightcap with two homers. The A’s rallied behind home runs by Coleman Foxx and Williams to erase a late Yankee lead. Merrit Cain earned the win in relief of Cramer, as Allen and Gomez surrendered thirteen hits. Cleveland notes: Earl Averill and Wesley Ferrell homered to power the Indians to a 5–2 win over the Browns. Continued on Page 2.
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Johnny Vavra Wins Warming-Up Tourney Playoff
Johnny Vavra won the Country Club Warming-Up tournament by one stroke over Glen Darrow. Vavra finished 36 holes at 144 to Darrow’s 146 after a morning and afternoon battle with several three putts by Darrow. Omaha plans surround Johnny Goodman’s homecoming after his national title.
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West Highlands Triumphs In Junior Legion Clash
West Highlands secured their fourth win in six, beating the Firefighters 11 to 3. McNiel homered, Sample and Kershaw doubled, and Gatman and Lackman delivered timely hits as seven runs came in the fourth inning helped by walks and an error. The Firefighters scored in the first, second and fifth on four singles and two doubles by Janda and Dolan.
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Goodman’s Open finish signals bright golf future
Johnny Goodman, once an Omaha teen caddy, claimed the United States Open title after remarkable early triumphs in the Trans Miss and National Amateur. He later defeated top pros to prove his caliber, while other league and team moves hint at financial strain and talent shifts across baseball and golf.
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Cubs Win and Push Cards from Lead in Tight Series
veteran Jesse Haines faltered in a costly inning as the Cubs drop a lead and the Cardinals regain top spot after a rough first. Charley Root’s three run edge in the first, aided by Wilson’s error, spurs the Cards past Chicago. Dazzy Vance and Syl Johnson keep the Cubs off the board late. Cubs outhit 8 to 7. Pirates top Reds 4 3 with Vaughan and Waner brothers powering seven of nine hits off Ray Kolp. Lloyd Waner and Pinch Hitter George Grantham contribute late for Cincinnati. Jewel Ens ordered away after the game.
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McGregor Military Funeral for Albert F. Fiet at Marquette
Albert F. Fiet 53 a Spanish American war veteran who died in Iowa City is honored with a military funeral this afternoon in the Marquette school auditorium where he served as janitor for years. After services his body will be transported to Waukon for a soldier burial by Company I, the unit he joined and served with in Cuba. Perfumed butter is served in many Paris restaurants.
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Goodman Wins U S Open In Near Miss By Gul dahl
Johnny Goodman, 23 year old amateur from Omaha, won the United States Open by one stroke over professional Guldahl after a dramatic final round. Goodman finished 72 holes at 287, Guldahl totaled 288, with Guldahl missing a key three foot putt on the 15th and a four foot try on the final green.
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Two star freshmen enroll at Iowa U sports
Two promising freshmen track and basketball athletes enrolled for summer school at the University of Iowa. Jimmie Owen from Maplewood Missouri, a track star, registered for the first term after workouts this week. Owen holds the national interscholastic record of 9.7 seconds in the 100 yard dash and could become varsity eligible in February 1934 if scholastic requirements are met. Bobbie Farrell of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, listed as a top freshman, will be eligible for varsity competition in February 1934 if scholastic criteria are satisfied. he is 5 feet 2 inches tall and can play any basketball position.
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Goodman and Guldahl Shine At Open Championship Presentation
In Glen View Illinois a crowd of about 3500 watched Johnny Goodman accept the silver championship trophy and Ralph Guldahl receive a $1000 first prize check from Herbert Jacques as the U S G A president. Both players thanked the gallery for their modest, boyish conduct and praised golf etiquette after the National Open ceremony.
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National League Standings and Saturday Results
The National League table shows New York leading with 29 wins and 17 losses, Cincinnati 24 25, St. Louis 30 19, Brooklyn 27 25, Pittsburgh 27 21, Boston 21 28, Chicago 27 24, and Philadelphia 16 95 trailing. Saturday results featured Pittsburgh 4 Cincinnati 1, Brooklyn 3 Boston 2, New York 5 Philadelphia 2, Chicago 4 St. Louis 2, with games today Philadelphia at New York and others.
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