Giants buy Cissell and Seeds as pennant race nears
New York Giants front office purchases boost their infield with Bill Cissell from Chicago and outfielder Bob Seeds from Newark. Cissell joins after Alex Kampouris, while Seeds arrives to fill an injury gap left by Joe Moore. The Giants chase the Pirates and Cubs, with a key series against the Cubs at the Polo Grounds looming. Cleveland slips behind the Yankees as Washington and Detroit win.
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Pirates Poised For Strong Season say Art Rooney
Art Rooney president of the Pittavir Turgh Wirutes club predicts the Pirates will field one of the strongest teams in the National Football League this season. He believes they may be the team to beat for the championship. Also Holmes suspended 120 days for assaulting an umpire in the Mid Atlantic League. Herman injured for the Cubs with back strain. Clint Brown out for season with infected arm. Collyer death ends era of a top handicapper and reporter.
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Soose to Fight Lawson in East Ten Round Bout
Billy Soose, Farrell and Hollywood noted middleweight, travels east for a ten round bout against Erle Lawson of New York at the fair grounds tonight. The event marks his second pro appearance in the region as he seeks to build on recent momentum.
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Powers Wins City Championship Tournament Title
Ricken Powers defeated Doc Shippe in a city championship tournament yesterday with scores 1-6 and 6. Whippe defeated PailsMeerdink 0-6 and 4-6 in another match.
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Me d ow Club invites tennis tourney second round match
Defending champion Bobby Riges of Chicago faces Alfred Jarvis of Tenafly in the Meadow Club invitation tennis tournament second round in Southampton. If upsets persist at the Tate set, none of the seeded players may reach the final, with Elwood Cooke of Portland and Robert Harman of Oakland, seeded fourth and sixth, among opening day casualties.
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Pirates sign Jo Jo Black for September assignment
Williamstown Pennsylvania August 2 Joseph Jo Jo Black an 18 year old pitcher for the American Legion Timers has been signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates and will report to them. The six foot one sixty five pound hurler has pitched brilliantly in the Tri County League and attracted interest from several major league clubs before the Pirates secured him.
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Jo-Jo) Black
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America's Track Stars Continue To Post Wins
London August 2 The American track and field team won seven of 14 events in Britain's miniature Olympics and left for Glasgow after competing against over 90 stars from 17 nations at White City yesterday. Bruce manager of U S athletes, praised the showing.
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Lipscomb Hurls Bucs to Win in Exhibition
Springfield game report shows the Pittsburgh Pirates defeating the Springfield club 3 to 0 in an exhibition. Andy Lipscomb the West Point rookie pitched nine innings allowing six hits. Pirates hitters totaled 13 hits with three by coach Johnny Gooch who struck Lipscomb.
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Betty Abernethy Leads Oakmont Golf Field in One Day Meet
Betty Abernethy of Oakmont paced a field of Class A players in the Women’s Golf Association one day tournament at Oakmont yesterday. She shot 83, four strokes ahead of Mrs Nolan of New Castle whose gross was 87 for the 18 holes.
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Armstrong Hurt in Drills for Title Bout at Polo Grounds
New York Aug 2 Training camp scraps left Henry Armstrong with a gash on the cheek and lip ahead of the Lou Ambers lightweight title defense at the Polo Grounds next week. Armstrong, holder of featherweight and welterweight belts, saw odds shift to 5-2 as Ambers prepares to challenge.
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Membership fees cut at Cor Ty Country Club season end
President Walter Scott announced membership fees are slashed in two for the remainder of the season. Eligible voters include anyone not yet in the club this season. The reduced rates are $15 for men $11.95 for women and $6 for juniors. Lodigiani replaced in lineup. Sperry called up from farm team.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Yesterday's results show Washington 11 Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 4 Detroit 0 in American play. National games none scheduled. International scores include Columbus 6 Toledo 1 Indianapolis 9 Louisville 3 St Paul 9 Mineapolis 8. Today features New York at Detroit and other matchups.
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Pirates Face Major Tests In Next Six Days
New York Aug 2 The Pirates and Giants and the Cubs meet in a pivotal six day stretch that could determine the first place split at the pay-off. The Pirates, five games ahead of the Giants and eight ahead of the Cubs, aim to maintain their firm position as the season narrows to the three-quarter pole. historical fears of collapse loom as past seasons show the club can falter under pressure. A successful run against Boston and the Giants could lock in their advantage and keep them near the top as the stretch drive begins.
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