Yankees Clinch Hope With Twin Bill Wins Over Tigers
New York Yankees beat Detroit 11 10 in 10 innings and 4 1 in game two to move within two wins of clinching the American League pennant. Vernon Gomez earned win number 24. Walter Brown beat Tom Bridges in the nightcap as Detroit rallied but fell short.
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Senators Sweep Browns With 10 4 Victory
Washington Senators defeated the St. Louis Browns 10 to 4 to sweep the three game series. Four Browns runs came in the second inning on four hits a walk and two errors but Kuhel tied the game with a home run. Lloyd Brown relieved McAfee in the third and earned the win. Box score follows.
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Saling And Gordon To Study At Iowa This Fall
Iowa City reports Olympic champions George Saling and Edward Gordon plan to enroll at the University of Iowa this fall. Saling will study law while Gordon pursues teaching certificate requirements. Both expect to train with fall track candidates.
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Gar Wood Plans Assault on Don Speedboat Record
Gar Wood announced he will attempt next Saturday September 17 to break the world straightaway motor boat record of 119.81 miles per hour held by Kaye Don. The run will take place early in the day on the St Clair River between Port Huron and the Harmsworth tender Miss America X, which is prepared for the speed run.
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Katherine Rawls Wins 10-Foot Diving Title
Katherine Rawls, Florida's girl aquatic star, captured her third A A U championship by taking the ten-foot diving title at Temple Arizona on Saturday night, succeeding Georgia Coleman.
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Sophomores Drive Cobra Eby Drills At Coe College Football
Coe College football coach Moray L. Eby expects most of this year’s lineup to come from sophomores. Eight first year players are in the working lineup as registration ends. The Kohawks prep for Luther College at Decorah while evaluating guards and backs including Don Belknap Fred Hild and Arthur Swartz Entruber. Freshman football starts Monday under Thomas Hayden.
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Cedar Rapids
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Fred Hild
Seymour
Godfrey Slavik
Richard Warren
Ernest Jensen
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Charles City
Lester Johnson
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Shenandoah
Ernest Rasmussen
Atlantic
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Davenport
Joe Kettler
Milford
Harry Greene
Milford Sapp
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Thomas Hayden
Babe Ruth Feels Slight Fever but No Serious Illness
New York AP report says Babe Ruth's fever returned overnight but his temperature eased to 100 degrees by midday. Mrs Ruth reports persistent side pain and inflamed appendix worry, though no cause for major concern is stated.
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Ex Irish Gridder To Aid Crowley At Michigan State
Frank Leahy, Notre Dame tackle from 1928 to 1930, was named assistant football coach at Michigan State College. Leahy previously coached at James H Crowley, Notre Dame’s famed Four Horsemen era, bringing his college football experience to the Spartans.
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Veenker Receives 30 Candidates At Ames
Ames AP reports Iowa State football coach Veenker saw 30 candidates attend the initial open practice. Most veterans joined the opening drill as the squad completed two light sessions of calisthenics and ball tossing. Additional turnout is expected next Monday with regular practice planned, including night sessions on tactics.
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Walsh and Sullivan Sons Lead Sox Battery Revival
In a historic matchup the Chicago White Sox field Ed Walsh Jr as pitcher and Billy Sullivan Jr as catcher against the Washington Senators. Their fathers formed the famed Walsh and Sullivan battery for the White Sox twenty five years ago. Walsh Jr was recalled from the Oakland PCL after 19 wins and Walkven will start at first base.
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Metcalfe wins two dashes at Victory Games in New York
Ralph Metcalfe of Marquette dominated the Victory track meet at Yankee Stadium sponsored by the Knights of Columbus winning the 100 meter in 10.6 seconds and the 150 yard special, easily defeating Sandavel and Razza. The Canadian team led a 1600 yard race, while Stella Walsh topped the 220 yard women’s event and Leo Sexton won the 16 pound shot put with 52 feet 5% inches.
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Bresnahan selects nine Midwest men for all star track team
A University of Iowa report notes coach George Bresnahan named nine Midwest athletes to a mixed all-American track and field squad. Saling of Iowa and Metcalfe of Marquette earned two places each, with selections based on last season’s intercollegiate meets. eleven were Olympians.
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Big Ten Eyes New Dead Ball Rule Test
Western Conference officials and Big Ten coaches agreed to seek permission from the Football Rules Committee to try a change in the forward pass dead ball rule. The proposal would allow a runner who tumbles on the field with no tacklers nearby to regain his feet and continue if possible. A. A. Stagg supports the idea and will push for committee approval.
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Ouimet Favored in National Amateur Championship
The national amateur golf championship moved into the before-the-storm stage at Baltimore Country Club with twelve players including defending titleholder Francis Ouimet. Ouimet, a 1913 and 1931 champion, is the headline favorite as others vie for a chance to challenge him. Several contenders and notable withdrawals from the entry list are noted as players prepare for Sundays workouts.
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Nine Veterans On Deck As Manchester Grid Grind Opens
The Manchester high football drills began with about thirty boys under Coach Sherman J. Tollefson. Nine lettermen returned this season, bolstering the line and backfield while tackles and ends pose concern after last year’s graduates.
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Denny Shute Wins Glenn Falls Open With 280
Denny Shute of Hudson Ohio claimed the $1,000 first prize at the Glenn Falls open golf tournament with a 280 total after 72 holes. He finished ahead of rivals in a strong final showing in Glenn Falls New York.
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Oklahoma City Wins Play-Off Closer Over Tulsa
Oklahoma City edges Tulsa 2 to 1 in the Western League playoff game clinching the second half title. Chadwick drove in Sloan with the ninth inning double as Lawes and Benton pitched, with Tesmer and Reso turning in the late defensive sequence. The pennant series opens tomorrow night.
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Ross to meet Frankie Petrolie in 10 round bout
Chicago lightweight Barney Ross and Frankie Petrolie of Schenectady New York brother of Billy Petrolle have been matched for a 10 round bout at the Chicago Coliseum on September 16.
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Clarence High Opens Fall Baseball With Big Win
Clarence high's fall baseball season opened in the Wapsie conference Friday with a 19 to 2 victory over Grand Mound. Other winners were Lowden and Bennett. Lowden won 7 to 6 in a nine inning battle with Calamus, while Bennett defeated Wheatland 5 to 1.
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Pete's Service Team Meets Solon Today
Pete's Service Indians face Solon this day with the Trpkosh brothers forming Solon's battery and Melichar and Zachar in the Indians' lineup.
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Archie Kelsey Returns to Nebraska Pen for Postgrad Course
Archie Kelsey star pitcher for Nebraska prison teams pled guilty to robbery in Omaha and is sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. He previously served four years after a breaking and entering conviction, and will pursue a post graduate course in the national game at Lincoln.
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Gish Resigns as Nebraska Athletic Director
Herbert D. Gish resigned as athletic director of the University of Nebraska with effect September 1. He plans to enter business in Lincoln. Dana Bible heads the athletics department, with coaches drafting schedules and Selleck managing office business.
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Darrow Beats Trimble to Reach Kenmore Semifinals
Glen Darrow, Nebraska Ellis Park champion, defeated Ccie Trimble 2 1 at the Kenmore tournament to reach the semifinals. Ballard faces Fortson and Hodge meets Vesely in the other bracket as first round results roll in.
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Bill Vesely
Century Oilers to Meet Waterloo in Benefit Game
Century Oil Burners meet Waterloo All-stars at Ellis Park this afternoon at 2 30 for a benefit for Victor Hahn who was injured when struck in the face by a bat at Ellis Park. Proceeds from the event and a prior benefit game raised funds for Hahn’s medical needs. The Oil Burners won their Labor Day tournament final 6 to 3 and Cedar Rapids Diamondball officials presented a medal.
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Cedar Rapids Diamondball Association
Faireno Triumphs at Belmont Park in Photo Finish
Belmont Park reports Faireno defeating a swift field led by War Hero and Over Time with Gusto finishing fourth. Odds quoted 13 to 5, as Mrs. John Hay Whitney owned Over Time and War Hero was the favorite in the Belmont race.
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Fred Frame Secures 1932 National Driving Title
Fred Frame clinched the 1932 national driving championship after finishing ninth in the 100 mile race at the state fair grounds. Morrie Rose of Dayton won the race at an average speed of 74.46 mph, with Bill Cummings of Indianapolis second and Howdy Wilcox third. Carey placed seventh as Frame earned 20 points for ninth and led overall by a margin over Wilcox.
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Young Wins Special Marathon Match in Toronto Swim
George Young of Toronto defeated Marvin Nelson of Fort Dodge Iowa by 35 yards in a five mile special race at the Canadian National Exhibition. The match, sparked by a training camp dispute, awarded $500 to the winner as more than 100000 spectators watched. Nelson led early but Young pulled ahead in the final half mile finishing 1 minute 24 seconds ahead. Young clocked 2 16 05 to Nelson 2 17 29.
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Beers And Croy Set For Iowa City Wrestling Showdown
The headlining match at Iowa City on October 11 features Leslie Beers former Iowa national champion and 1928 Olympic team member now Purdue head coach against Harold Croy of Des Moines. Beers wrestled for the Hawkeyes in 1927 1928 and later starred as a professional grappler while teaching in Hills Ta.
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Petrolle and Canzoneri Set for November 4 Bout
New York reports Tony Canzoneri and Billy Petrolle will clash for the welterweight title on November 4 at Madison Square Garden. The Oct. 3 Leonard McLarnin match was postponed due to weather and moved to MSG.
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