Plan Fight Over Draft Looms For Class AA Leagues
Chicago officials join Pacific Coast and International associations to oppose the major leagues universal player draft. The meeting signals a triple anti draft stand, with the American Association expected to join, risking a major realignment and possible war as non selectives refuse concessions and major clubs look to end high minor league salaries.
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Lixon Stewart
United Press
Chicago
Pacific Coast
International
American Association
Auncelean Association
Tires
Wintnor
Tengues
Udder
Getty
Night baseball debate in major leagues face opposition
The piece argues that major league clubs largely reject night games citing tradition and sunshine as core to baseball. Officials, led by John J. McGray of the Giants, insist daytime play preserves the sport’s outdoor appeal. Some clubs consider exhibitions at night, but regular seasons would stay afternoon-based.
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Mtg
Fashire
John J. McGray
New York Giants
Um- Wen
Elettricians
York
Boston Braves to meet Jamestown Spiders at Celoron Park
Jamestown fans host the Boston Braves at Celoron Park on Thursday afternoon August 7 with a 5 o’clock start. The game features major league stars like George Sisler Rabbit Maranville Fresh Gowdy Lance Richbourg and Wally Berger among others. Early Webb will oppose the Braves as one of two former big leaguers in his mound staff.
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Jamestown
Boston Braves
Jamestown Spiders
Celoron Park
George Sisler
Rabbit Maranville
Fresh Gowdy
Lance Richbourg
Wally Borget
Jeusalium
Early Webb
Braves
Hugh Bedieot
Billy Webb
Spiders
Lncuip
Hak Ist
Jean
Vadrick
Escaped Ohio prisoner held in Pittsburgh jail
Wagar Russell, 20, of Cleveland, escaped from Ohio penitentiary and was jailed in Pittsburgh today on charges of attempting to hold up a gasoline station. A sanity commission ruled him emotionally unstable but not insane, and his examination was requested by Attorney W. H. Coleman for possible mental treatment. Russell had previously set a fire at the penitentiary and was working there when the escape occurred.
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Union Press
Pittsburgh
Wagar Russell
Cleveland
Prioney
Ohio Penitentiary
Sanity Commission
Russell
Counse
W. H. Coleman
Hough
Bussell Jas
Olio
Pris
Ferrell Tops Major Pitchers in Season Wins
Wesley Ferrell of the Cleveland Indians leads major league pitchers with his 18th win, edging Ted Lyons and Chicago White Sox ace for a tense race. The article notes Virrell’s rapid rise since 1928, his 21 wins in his first full year, and lists leaders like Earnshaw Malone Grove and Seibold as they chase the season’s best win totals and complete games.
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George Kirksey
New York
Wesley Werrel
Cleveland
Ted Ibyonk
Chisago White
Ferrell
Lyons
Detroit
Charley “Gehringer
Cleveland Butlt
Terre Haute
Indians
Christy Mathewson
Bucknell
George Earnshay
Philadelphia Ath
Etics
Wou
Pat Malone
Chicago Cubs
Bartshiw
Jerrell
Harnshay
Grove
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Pittsburgh
Selboll
Finchies Face Key Schedule Test In First Half Race
Erie County League officials and manager Gary Finch of Corry discussed changes to the schedule at a live session in Hile. Harborcreek vs Wesleyville on August 16 could decide the Finchies’ chance to share first-half leadership, with a potential rematch if Harborcreek defeats Wesleyville. Corry’s Sunday North East game was postponed, joining a Labor Day doubleheader in Corry. Pinch’s plan to stage an independent game for Saturday was not confirmed.
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Erie County League
Hile
Gary Finch
Corry
Wineries
Harborcreek
Wesleyville
Finchies
Harborcree
North East
Pinchies
Pinch
Satuday
Nho
La Barba Favored Over Mastro in Feathertweight Bout
Fidel La Barba is installed as the favorite to beat Harl Mastro in a 10 round featherweight bout at Chicago Stadium on Thursday night. They have met twice before with La Barba winning the first bout in 1928 and Mastro taking the rematch last June. La Barba is praised for form, experience, and punching power, and the winner may face Chocolate or Featherweight Champion Battalite in a future title bid.
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Chicago
Fidel la Barba
Harl Matra
la Barba
Mastro
Sammy Olina
Id Chocolate
Bat Battalite
Chocolate
Kid Berg
New York
Mastra Ba Barba
Yesterday and Today Baseball Scores and Schedule
Yesterday scores include Detroit at Chicago 8 zine Cleveland 8, St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 18 Boston 4 and National Boston Philadelphia 2 New York 4 Brooklyn 0. Today’s games list St. Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Boston New York at Brooklyn Chicago at St. Louis.
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Pet
Philadelphia
Washington
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
Chiraguay
St. Lauis
Boston
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
St. Louis
National
American St. Louis
National Philadelphia
Brookslyn Chicago
Berg Chocoate Bout Sparks Rules Protest at Polo Grounds
New York August 5 Ten round boxing bout between Kid Chocolate Githax and Jack Kid Berg at the Polo Grounds drew more than 50 000 fans Berg a 6 to 5 favorite faced mounting controversy as Chocolates camp accused Berg of violations involving holding and hitting and Louis Gutierrez Chocolates manager planned to urge the New York state athletic commission to enforce the clean break rule.
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New York
Kid Chocolate
Jack
Kid) Berg
Rave
Polo Grounds
Berg
Louis Gutierres
Chocolates
New York State Athletic Commission
Chocolate
Lambert Breaks World Record In Debut Professional Swim
Adlaige Lambert, Olympic and national swimming champion, reportedly sliced 115 seconds from the world pro 100 yard free record in her debut. The report notes distant times and compares to rival Detroit and Chicago teams, with mentions of Gehringer and multiple baseball performances.
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New York
Adslaige Lambert
Charley Gehringer
Detroit
Jbasemin
Martha Novélius
Tigers
Chicago Witte Sox
Wrigley Mere Thon
Final Brooklyn-NY series game at Hobbs Field
The final Brooklyn Robins game against the New York Giants at Ebbetts Field carries pennant implications as Chicago Cubs rejoin action. Giants lead the series two games to one after a 4-0 win, while Brooklyn races toward a late-season schedule with doubleheaders and a cross-country road trip. Terry Lindstrom and Allen homered for the Giants, Pred Pitzsimmons outpitched Bill Clark for his 12th win.
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United Press
Chicago Cubs
Hbbets Field
Giants
Robins
Robite
Ernoldyn
Brooklyn
Barriiz
Pirates
West
Fmir
Polo Grounds
MeChis
Wrigley Field
Cardinals
Phils
Terry
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
al Simmons
Lefty Grove
Washington
Walter Johnson
Senators
New York Yankees
Yankes Stadium
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Vic Sorrell
Ted Lyons
Claveland
St. Louis Browne
Boston Yacht Was Winner In New York Yacht Club Race
Yankee Boston contender for the America's cup defeated three rivals in the New York Yacht Club’s Annual cruise B11 raise race from New York. Enterprise placed second Whirlwind third and Weetamoe last after a man overboard incident sidelined Weetamoe skipper George Nichols. Also noted Bancroft suspended as New York Giants coach for three days after a protest during a game at Ebbets Field. Mrs Neltje Roberts visiting Sherman with her nephew John Glenns family.
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United Press
Matapoissett
Mass
Yankee
Boston
Newpor
New York Yacht Club
Enterprise
Whirlwind
Weetamoe
George Nichols
Hades
Bancroft
YORK
Aig
Dave Bancroft
New Yorke Giants
Heydler
National League
Giants
J. J. McGram
Uhi
Nice Jocdan
Jame Mowers
Ebbets
Brooklyn
Stars Enter Bemus Swim Meet With International Stars
Internationally famed women swimmers Toyes Cooper Georgia Coleman Jean Holm Agnes Geraghy Catherine Ames and others are slated for Bemus Point water carnival August 10. Alf Phillips Canadian Olympic diving champion and additional Canadian divers are approved. Ceremonies with Jamestown Concert Band and special bleachers planned. Relay events pit Central Mica against Erie MCA affiliates. Holm to challenge own 100m record and face Joyce Cooper in a 200m race.
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He Gine
Dispatch
Toyes Cooper
Liverpool
England
Georgia Coleman
Los Angeles
Jeanor Holm
New York City
Agnes Geraghy
Catherine Ames
Rockville Center
Long Island
Niagara Association
Alf Phillips
Pion
Bemis Point
Jamestown
Haa
Chih
Mic
Erle
Eleanor Holm
Joyce Cooper
Local High School Sports Policy Sparks P I A A Debate
The Times-Mirror reports Erie area schools face scrutiny over athletic conduct. Wise high schools may withdraw from the P I A A amid calls to enforce rules on sportsmanship and discipline. East Strong Vincent and Academy are cited as potential violators if action isn’t taken. Local figures Guido and Gustafson are noted for moving roles in boxing and coaching. Fertile ties to Temple Stadium donor Charles Emey are mentioned as well.
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Warren
Trie
Lake City
Hildum
Times-Mirror
Wise
PT A.A
Brie
Bris
Athhhletes
East
Strong, Vincent
Academy
Erie
Nameless Nine Defeats North East 6 to 3 in Split Cobble
Nameless Nine and North East played a rough game with six hits by Khoestner and French limiting both sides. Gentilman Ross led Nameless hitters and Sanfialetto top North East. DeMarco pitched steady for North East as Nameless Nine won 6 to 3.
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Khoestner
French
North East
DeMarco
Gentilman
Ross
Whitters
Sanfialetto
North East Clan
Fetzncy
DeMarto
Slagibne
F. Fettnet
Ion ‘Sinitti
Cherie
Desire
Roas
Knopp
Vienna
de Sproyetly
Ed Staples
Kirch
Genilmign
Koeniner
Brench
P Oo
Brown
If Cay J Besmateau
Oo Leonard
Sanford
Leonard
F. Weisner
Koestner
Pleasantville
Corry Nille
Koasinor
Frenei
Fingers Grogan Bout Delayed by Rain At Queets Toro
The long delayed lightweight clash between Bruce Fingers of New Rochelle and Tommy Grogan of Omaha was to be held at Queets Toro Stadium tonight for 10 rounds weather permitting. Grogan held a slight favorite as rain had already forced delays.
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Flowers
Grogan
York
Bruce Fingers
New Rochelle
Tommy Grogan
Omaha
Neb
Queetstoro Stadium
Grogux
Corry’s Wet World News Reflects Political Debate
Fragmented OCR article hints at Congress spending criticism and public reaction. Mentions advertising, appropriations, and cultural struggle in a periodical style, highlighting debate over private life and national priorities with scattered phrases about musicians and campaigns.
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Sherman
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Sharon
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Bertil “Bibs
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Erie Central
Strong. Vincent High
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Sam Kraner
Charles G. Emey
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Temple University
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