Cochet Beats Allison to Reach National Net Final
Henri Cochet of France defeated Wilmer Allison of Texas to set up a final with Ellsworth Vines in the fifty first annual national singles championship at Forest Hills. Cochet won the opening set 6-1 and later edged ahead to clinch 6-1 10-12 4-6 6-3 7-5 after a lengthy match delayed by darkness.
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Tigers rally past Yankees in two marathon games
Detroit defeated the New York Yankees 14 to 13 in 14 innings, then 4 to 1, as wild pitching and errors plagued the league leaders. Lou Gehrig hit his 32nd homer with bases loaded and drove in eight runs in the first game, tying the AL record.
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Harold Smith Defends Iowa Open Title Today
Iowa golf moves into the 72 hole Iowa Open at Ottumwa Country Club with Harold Smith of Cedar Rapids defending the title. About forty pros from Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Dubuque plus others chase $600 in cash prizes as they face a par 35 nine hole layout with bunkers ponds and trees shaping the field. The contest features notable entrants such as Charles Heaney and Jack Welsh among several from across the state.
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Hyperion
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Wakonda
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Bill Adams
Sioux City
Art Andrews
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Ted Payseur
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Council Bluffs
Don Falls
Chariton
Alec Olson
Mason City
Bill Brown
Clear Lake
George Frelleg
Fort Dodge
Bonnie Weaver
Burlington
Bob Elderton
Decorah
Tony Torrance of Britain Roars in Amateur Meet
British Walker Cup captain Tony Torrance fires a 68 to set a Brookline course record as the national amateur golf championship opens. US challengers Moe Seaver Howell Westland Dunlap fail to match the 70 par despite a brisk practice phase as dawn breaks on the Massachusetts links.
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Babe Ruth Responds to Treatment Frets Over Idleness
New York AP reports Babe Ruth’s side effects from treatment eased quickly and he fretted over resting during illness. The physician said surgery would not be immediately necessary though pains linger in his side near the appendix. Ruth expressed willingness to play if cleared, but Mrs. Ruth vetoed that plan.
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Burlington Bees sweep Waterloo in doubleheader
The Burlington Bees beat Waterloo 7 to 6 and 14 to 3 to extend their winning streak to ten. Gil Ausie gave up a six run lead in the opener before a two out ninth inning squeeze scored Anderson on Jacksons bunt. Brandes homered to start the first game. Arch Wise allowed most of the runs in the second game and Waterloo's three ninth inning runs were unearned.
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Warneke and Cubs defeat Braves 9 to 2
Chicago Cubs extend NL pennant lead to six games by beating the Boston Braves 9-2. Lonnie Warneke won his 21st, backing two early Cubs runs and a seventh inning Hartnett homer. Betts was stifled, while Hartnett and Jurges fueled the late scoring surge.
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Islanders Rally Past Lefty Wade In Opening Win
Rock Island reports the Islanders scored three runs in the first inning and exploded for a seven run surge in the third to defeat Moline 10 3 Friday night. Wade was knocked out in the third while reliever Wade kept the pace for the winning side.
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Golf swing timing and tips from Chester Horton monograph
Instructional note explains not to force actions mid swing and to let hands arms and club fall from the top as a weight. Emphasizes smooth controlled takeoff, avoiding hitting mentality and warning small grip or stance details can spoil the swing. Horton offers a free monograph via mail request with stamped return envelope.
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Iowa Colleges Begin Football Practice for 1932 Season
Iowa State College Drake University and Grinnell College started 1932 football drills on Saturday with skull drills and fundamentals. George Veenker and L L Watt return as coaches guiding early conditioning, while Drake resumes under Bill Williams. Grinnell and Drake share Missouri Valley Conference ties. Iowa State notes Sept 15 start per Big Ten rule.
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Handicap Shoot Qualifying Rounds In D C
The Country club greens and fairways bore heavy traffic as golfers played their qualifying rounds for the annual handicap tournament. A few contenders posted eighteen hole medal scores, while most appeared near par.
Hurst’s 12th inning single clinches Phillies sweep of Cards
Philadelphia defeats St Louis 3 2 as Hurst’s infield single off Reese’s glove brings G Davis home from second in the twelfth. Bottomley homered for the Cardinals in the first inning. Phils lead with doubles by Bartell and Hurst and tie it in the third on Bartell’s two bagger.
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Reds split doubleheader with Giants as Walker shines in game two
In New York Bill Walker allowed four hits in the nightcap, beating Cincinnati 11 to 1 after the Reds hammered Mooney Bell and Gibson for nineteen safeties in the opener, a 10 to 4 Reds win. The Giants took the second game 11 to 1. First game-
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Mississippi Valley League Standings and Friday Results
Standings show Davenport 23 wins 21 losses with Moline at 33 32 Delaware? The text lists teams Davenport Moline Rock Island Dubuque Burlington Waterloo Keokuk Cedar Rapids with varying W L records and Friday results showing Burlington and Waterloo each with records. Saturday games include Waterloo at Burlington Moline at Rock Island and others.
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Chicago Posts Narrow Win as Pirates Edge Phillies
Chicago beat Boston 5 to 4 in 12 innings amid a crowded slate. Cincinnati and Brooklyn split results while Philadelphia slipped to a 3 2 loss to Louis with late drama in New York.
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Surprising Slugs and Standings Amid League Shuffle
In Friday action the Detroit Tigers improved to 14 4 while the New York squad sits at 13 1. Standings show New York leading with a strong 43 6 mark and Philadelphia at 84 55. Schedule notes list games at Detroit and Chicago with matchups Philadelphia vs Cleveland and Washington vs St Louis among others.
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American Association Standings and Schedule Notes
The standings show Minneapolis leading with 91 pins and a .547 average to City at 75 74 ambus 82 68 and Toledo at 7 a Isa 72 523. St. Paul 62 88 .413, Milwaukee 75 72 .510, Louisville 59 90 .396. Readouts include team totals and upcoming matchups: Minneapolis at Milwaukee, St. Paul at Louisville, Toledo at Columbus, Indianapolis at Columbus, Milwaukee at St. Paul, Kansas City at Minneapolis.
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Red Sox Rally To Beat Chicago 9 6 In Ten
Boston erases six run deficit in the sixth inning and ties Chicago in the ninth, then adds three runs in the tenth to win 9 6. Dale Alexander doubles for the decisive hit as Roy Johnson homers in the eighth.
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Legless swimmer quits English Channel attempt near France
Charles Zibelman, a legless American swimmer, abandoned his English Channel bid eight miles off the French coast after heavy seas. He left the water for a tug at Dover and vowed to try again, having started at 5:35 p.m. Friday night.
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Louisa Fair Soft Ball Tourney and Horse Racing
Special to The Gazette from Columbus Junction reports a crowd near 5000 at the Louisa county fair. Races crown winners in relay, half mile, mile run, chariot and other events with purses ranging from 5 to 15 dollars. Soft ball results show Consuelo defeated City 5 to 4 and Standard Oil beat Grandview 2 to 5.
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Sarazen and Maytag Win Exhibition Match
Sam Snead style not mentioned. Sarazen and Maytag defeated local pros Jack Welsh and Charles Heany two up in an exhibition pairing with Maytag billed from Newton Iowa. Sarazen shot a 72 on his first round at the Hyperion course and overdrived the 300 yard 15th hole.
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Keio Defeats Michigan 2-1 In Tight Tokyo Matchup
Keio University beat the University of Michigan 2 to 1 in Tokyo as Keio collected five hits while Michigan managed four. The contest featured a close score and strong defense from both sides.
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Giants Set to Clash with Rowley Independents Sunday
The Colored Giants are slated to face the Rowley Independents this Sunday with Lefty Ford expected to toe the rubber and contribute on the mound.
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Unclear sports item from Associated Press report
Fragmentary AP sports notice lists names Lou Brouillard and Jose Arilla among others with scattered locations and unclear results. No coherent outcome or event details available from the readable text.
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Isaacson Sets Nine Hole Record At Ottumwa Country Club
In Ottumwa Iowa Gene Isaacson the local pro set a new nine hole course record with a 30 five under par at the Country Club during a 72 hole medal tournament involving Iowa's top professionals. The event continues Sunday.
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Bunnies Meet M and J League All Stars Monday
The Bunnies collide with a picked M and J League All Star squad Monday night to compare lineups. The game starts at 8 p.m. with 40 cent admission for men and 25 cents for women, grandstand. box seats cost 15 cents more. Proceeds go to players.
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Buchanan County Fair Ends With Races and Ball Game
Independence Iowa reports the Buchanan county fair closed with horse races and a baseball game. Middlefield beat Fairbank 2 to 1 as Decker struck out two to end the bases loaded threat in the ninth. Peter Mattice’s horse won the half mile, Everett Wright led the novelty race, and Dick Copeland swept the pony race.
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Eleanor Holm Breaks Own World Record in Aqua Bid
Eleanor Holm, the New York swimmer and future actress, set a new world mark in the 220 yard backstroke with a 2 minute 57.8 second time at the National AAU championships in Tempe Arizona. The performance capped what may be her final amateur meet as she eyes motion pictures.
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