Vines Overpowers Cochet For World Tennis Title
Ellsworth Vines of California defeated Henri Cochet of France in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4 to claim the world tennis championship and avenge prior Davis Cup defeats. Vines dominated with a relentless cannonball serve and precise volleys before a 15,000-strong crowd.
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Gar Wood to attempt record speed run on St Clair River
Gar Wood announced plans to break the world straightaway motor boat record of 119.81 mph held by Kaye Don. The attempt is set for Sept. 17 early in the day on the St. Clair River between Port Huron and Algonac, using his Harmsworth defender Miss America X being prepped for the run.
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Yankees Beat Tigers Twice to Move Closer to Pennant
The New York Yankees split a double header with Detroit, winning 11 to 10 in ten innings and 4 to 1. Gomez earned his 24th win as Brown bested Bridges. The Yankees lead the pennant race with 14 games left. the Athletics trail by 13.
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Des Moines Pro Leads Iowa Openat halfway mark
Joe Brown of Des Moines holds a one stroke lead at 139 after 36 holes in the Iowa Open pro golf tourney. Jack Hall Des Moines is second at 145, with Jim Brown Clear Lake at 147 and Dave Bonella Ottumwa plus Orville Myers Fort Madison at 148 in the crowded field.
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Bresnahan Picks Nine Midwest Men On All-Star Team
Iowa coach George Bresnahan selects nine Midwest athletes for an all-American track and field team. Saling and Metcalfe are the only two with two places each, chosen from limited events after last season’s intercollegiate meets, many Olympians among them.
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University of Iowa
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Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette University
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Pennsylvania
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Stanford
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Yale
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Indiana
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Nebraska
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Dartmouth
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New York
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Bradley Tech
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Michigan
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California
Valley league season ends with eight remaining clubs
The Mississippi Valley league and eight clubs finish the season as storms reduced many minor leagues. The Valley loop remains the only class D circuit intact. The piece also notes football profits funding Michigan athletics and discusses Babe Ruth and Jimmy Foxx home run races plus Cubs Yankees World Series odds.
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Baer and Griffith to Meet in Chicago on September 26
Max Baer signed a contract to fight Tuffy Griffith in Chicago Stadium on September 26. The terms were adjusted to Baer satisfaction after he did not receive the stadium guarantee. Baer will train in Aurora, Illinois, then finish training in Chicago before the bout.
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Denny Shute Wins Glenn Falls Open With 280 Score
Denny Shute of Hudson, Ohio, won the Glenn Falls open golf tournament first prize of $1,000 with a 72 hole total of 280.
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Glenn Falls
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Earlville Nine Beats Edgewood 17 to 7 on Diamonds
Earlville's baseball nine defeated Edgewood 17 to 7 on Edgewood's field Thursday. Earlville hitters piled up runs while Edgewood tried to answer. final score 17 to 7.
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Cubs take first game as Dodgers fall behind 9-2
Chicago Cubs beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 9 to 2 in a three game set opener. Pinch hitter Johnny Frederick hit his fifth pinch homer of the season and Lefty O'Doul connected for a homer as the Cubs piled up five runs in the fourth inning aided by two hits, three walks and an error by Dazzy Vance. Ed Pipgras pitched the final innings for Brooklyn.
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Pairings Set For Country Club Handicap Meet
Dr. John E. Stansbury leads the championship flight with a net 65 after a 24-stroke handicap adjustment from his 89 gross. Seventy-two entries open first round today with rounds scheduled through Thursday and a third round Friday.
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Baseball Standings and Sunday Schedule Across the National League
National League standings show Chicago leading with 72 wins and .489, Brooklyn and New York close behind. Sunday games feature Chicago at Brooklyn and St Louis at New York among others. results from Saturday include Phillies’ doubleheader losses to Pirates and Giants edging Cards at Polo Grounds.
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