Athletics Sweep White Sox to Narrow Leaders
The Philadelphia Athletics won both games of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, closing the gap on the Washington Senators and New York Yankees. In the N L, the New York Giants won a doubleheader from Pittsburgh to gain on Brooklyn and Chicago, while Babe Herman hit his 25th and 26th homers for the season as the Cubs beat the Braves. George Pigras threw a five hitter for the Yankees in a 6 to 3 win over the Browns.
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Daily Scores Roundup from Cities and Clubs
Yesterday's results feature Philadelphia defeating Chicago 5 1 and 4 1, New York 5 over St Louis 3, Boston 3 over Detroit 6, Washington 3 and Cleveland 4, plus National games with New York 9 Pittsburgh 1 and New York 7 Pittsburgh 2. Brooklyn U and St Louis 5, and scattered clashes across Chicago Philadelphia Detroit Boston St Louis Washington.
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National Tourney for Tom Thumb Golfers Opens
United Press reports Peewee golf plans a 90000 dollar national open championship to launch miniature golf as a major sport. The tourney begins October 15 in Chicago with a series of championship events at each course, including city, sectional and state qualifiers.
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Miniature golf tour open with $10,000 prize
The article describes a national miniature golf championship with a $10,000 prize and $40,000 in prizes for state and sectional winners. It notes entries could exceed 20,000, a women’s division, and the aim to legitimize the sport against golf’s mockery. It mentions Joe Kirlewood’s feats and the USGA ruling on amateurs versus cash prizes.
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Finchies Meet Canandohna A C In Titusville Pitch
Finchies travel to Titusville to clash with Canandohna A C on Corty field for a decisive afternoon session. Canandohna, riding a win streak, aims to snap the locals long home skid while Canandohna rely on Titusville players. The earlier meeting saw Corry 4 to 3 win, and manager optimistic of an upset this day. Nameless Nine from busyville slated to play Hartfield tomorrow.
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Robins Miss Pennant Hopes Despite Predictions
United Press reports Brooklyn Robins fail to crack the pennant race as August moves, with a weak offense and lack of standout stars. Babe Herman leads the Robins at bat while Dazy Vance, Adolph Luque, Bill Clark, and Ray Phelps pace the pitching staff. Johnny Fre yick is near the top among the outfielders and Ali Lopez shines behind the plate.
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Mary Greef Beats Dorothy Weisel For Maid Stand Championship
In the Maid Stand annual tournament final, Mary Greef of Kansas City defeated Dorothy Weisel of Sacramento to win the women’s singles. Semifinals saw Greef defeat Sarah Palfrey of Boston 6-4 6-2, while Morrill eliminated Palfrey earlier.
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Youth Leads In Tennis Finals At Forest Hills
Hampton, N Y Aug 2 18 year old Forest Hills player Wood Jr defeated Frank Shields in a five set final to clinch the Meadow Club invitational title Allison from Austin Texas reached the semi finals by beating Bran dis T Hunter New Rochelle Bet hil 46 75 62.
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Yesterday's Hero Jed Brickell Debuts on Phillies Scene
Jed Brickell, former Pitatunteh center fielder, joins the Phillies on waivers and starts with a shy triple. He sparked a team rally in his first big league at bat.
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Tom Thumb Golf Tourney Results See Page
Harold Dietzel and Richard Bachomner tied for best in the men’s tournament at the Toth Thins course last night. Bachomner won the playoff with 48 to Dietzel’s 51. In the women’s event Joe St Clair won with 52, Miss Lillian Murray runner-up with 46. Other listed competitors include Lillian Murray, Charlotte Bachomer, Mrs R E Larson, Helen Grace Merrick, Mary Beduze, Jose St Clair. A blind hogey tournament is set for Monday night with entry fees between 56 and 60 cents.
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Lillian Murray
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Jose St. Clair
Lindberghs Fly to Maine for Matrow Estate Visit
Col and Mrs Charles Lindbergh departed Aviation Country Club in Hicksville at 10:20 p m for Ambassador Dwight W Matrow s Worth Haven Maine Their son Chas Jr was not with them They flew a Bird biplane How s the baby reporters asked The couple replied the baby stays behind Mrs Lindbergh and I are going The event notes their departure and travel details with casual exchanges about the baby and plane.
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Charles Lindbergh
Aviation Country Club
Dwight W. Matrow
Worth Haven
Chas, Jr
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Hawaiian Language Huwhiinin Atplediet Letter Count
The text explores a 12 letter Hawaiian language form with vowels given Spanish style values and always pronounced. It notes a sample section and hints at pronunciation rules, ending with a prompt like Lut lum.
Heinie Manush Career Path Through Teams
Lord’s Points by Jack Lords notes Heinie Manush twice kicked upstairs in a career path. He started with the Tigers and Detroit, faded to St. Louis, then the Browns rose briefly before sagging. Earlier, Manush was traded to the Senators who were pennant contenders, placing him in central baseball narratives.
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Senators
New York First Basemen Lead Major Batting Averages
United Press averages show New York base leaders atop major leagues. Bill Terry leads NL with .407 for the Giants, Lonnie Gehrig tops AL at .383 for the Yankees, with Al Simmons close at .381 for the Athletics. Gehrig also leads RBI and hits, while Bath Huth heads AL in home runs and runs.
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Corry High football coach awaits word on practice start
Coach Sedric McCall states he awaits word from Secretary Wickt of the PIAA before confirming training plans for Corry High School football. He will begin with two returnees while adhering to league rules and hopes for a stronger roster. Nearby schools can start around August 25, but Corry may wait for authorization to begin about the same date.
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Johnsonburg Mill Continues Amid Water Shortage Rumor
In Ridgway on August 9 rumors swirled that the Castanea Paper Mill at Johnsonburg would suspend output due to water scarcity. Industry word, however, said water supply will sustain operations for at least two weeks as conserving measures are adopted to keep production going.
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Night Base Ball Sets Celoron Park Evening Clash
Jamestown Aug 9 local fans may see Billy Wibb's Spiders face the California Owls at Celoron Park under artificial lights. The national tour includes a woman player. officials note mixed views on night baseball but predict a large crowd and boosted admission. The Owls use Pacific Coast League style lighting, reflecting growing popularity of after dark games.
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Warren Leads In Annual Golf Tournament at Wanango
Warren Conenango Country Club of Warren led the Alizheny Valley Golf Association event with morning 154s against Jamestown 1444 and afternoon 1612 against Wanango 18%. Titusville and Wanango each won one, Jamestown out, as Warren faces Titusville in the final round with Wanango vs Jamestown. The four-team race hinges on this morning duel and potential ties, with Warren on top at 32 and Wanango at 32, Jamestown 25, Titusville 268. Individual bests included Brown 73 Silliman 73 Fisher 75.
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Speed stars slated for 200 yard dash at annual meet
Seven of America’s fastest sprinters including Tolan of Michigan Simpson of Ohio State Elder of Notre Dame Bracey of Rice Institute Leland of Texas Chnatian Univ Bennett of Ohio State enter a special 200 yard dash at the annual meet. Clyde Blanchard of Arizona University also runs in a 220 yard sprint.
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University of Washington
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Arizona University
Contested Tax Proposals Dominate Local Election Debate
A county election heats up over tax policy and business rates. Campaigns push exemptions for personal property, aiming to shape fiscal form and local funding. Debates center on affordability, municipal services, and cross state taxation impacts.
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