Major Leagues Sparkle With Brilliant Pitching
Gene Thompson returns to Reds service with a 7-2 win over the Cardinals. Willie Wyatt of the Dodgers and Rip Sewell of the Pirates throw four-hitter games. Red Ruffing and Steve Sundin combine on a two-hitter for the Yankees. Ed Smith lifts the White Sox to a 4-2 win over Detroit. St Louis rally past Cleveland 4-3 to cap a day of late ninth decisions.
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Associated Press
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Gene
Rip
Sewell
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Chicago
Bill Nicholson
Pirates
Red Ruffing
Steve Sundin
New York Yankees
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Ruffing
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Othe Gates
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Ed Smith
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Lils
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Smith
Don Heffner
Bob Switt
Frisch's Pirates Hold Early Season Advantage With Franks Frosch
The Pirates under Frisch face strong early results with Frosch guiding a turnaround from a cellar position. Pittsburgh aims to finish in the first division as Frisch experiments and reshapes the club, while officials note improved umpiring after rough contests. The Forgers post a 26–12 record through 38 games, led by Wise with seven wins and Gaffrey with five, as Irvine eyes a potential semi pro tournament berth. Public sentiment shifts toward cynicism about sports, with fans increasingly harsh yet still respecting the players.
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Pitisburgh
Permani Wiser
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Eurdhy
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Trine Forgers
Forgers
Wise
Gaffrey
Irvine
Vandevaritt
Ford City
Steelers Open Training Camp at Loretto
Steelers launch training at St Francis College grounds in Loretto as head coach Walter Kiesling leads 39 players to prepare for the upcoming seasons. Also notes Sammy Angott beginning boxing camp in Pittsburgh with Frizie Zivic set for August 26 at Forbes Field and local tennis notices including Hope Windows return and Billy McGehee withdrawal from Erie tourney.
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Rees
Mittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Loretto
Tay
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Johnny Blood
Hope Windows
Jamestown
Heaity
Sharpsville
Billy McGehes
Timex
Great Lakes
Erie
Uet
Helen Jacobs Aims to Break Jinx in Eastern Grass Courts
Helen Jacobs, once World No 1 and former national champion, hopes to reverse her four losses to Alice Marble as she faces Marble today in the Eastern grass court championship. The match headlines a program also featuring Bobby Riggs and Henry Pross, with McNeill advancing to the final after beating Bitsy Grant 2 6 6 4 6 1 6 3.
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Associated Runs
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America
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Alice Marble
Queen Alice
Alice
Helen
Allmougn
Mrs Jacobs
Ner Victorias
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Alive Marble
Pyet
Bobby Riggs
Seattle
Omebaule Kid
Henry Prosoff
Frank Parker
Lash
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McNeill
Vietory
Bitsy Grint
Midget Racers to Race at Jamestown Speedway
Fifteen Buffalo midget racers, organized by Auto Derby Chub Inc, will compete at Jamestown Speedway on Stacklin Kimball Stand Road tomorrow at 2 30 p m. The program includes time trials five heats consolation races and a feature. After racing in Buffalo Civic Stadium the drivers travel to Jamestown for West New York’s first such event outside Buffalo.
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Milmgrons
Radius
Auto Derby Chub, Inc
Buffalo
Jamestown Speedway
Speedway
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West
Amy New York
Corry Jamestown in easy league victory over United Brethren
Corry Jamestown rolled to an easy softball league win last evening. United Brethren failed to score after the opening, with Me Cd’s posting a 17 to 1 margin and the hosts dominating the contest.
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CORRY
Jamestown
Garry-Jamestown
United Brethren
U. B
Me ‘Cd
Clearfield and Cresson in Legion Elimination
Clearfield and Cresson met today in the third deciding game for the west central championship in the eliminations to determine the 1940 Pennsylvania America Legion junior baseball champion. The two teams split their first two games and the winner advances to face Reading Harrisburg and Curtisville in the finals at Reading next week.
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Fridley Quits as Hollidaysburg Basketball Coach
Fridley, a former Manhattan College football star, resigns as Hollidaysburg High School basketball coach to enter private employment. Peterson, a former Penn State star, resigns from Brookville High School post and will receive a salary increase with the board of education noting best wishes.
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Copret
Cowelies
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Ballison
Fridley
Aridiron Post
Hollidayskirg High School
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Penn State College
W. A. Kelly
Board of Education
Hollidaysburg
Manhattan
Anis Weel
Kane
Illness Delays Jenkins Montgomery Bout in Philadelphia
The Les Jenkins Bob Montgomery fight scheduled for Sivite Pari August 191? in Philadelphia has been postponed due to Jenkins mother illness in Sweetwater Texas. Manager Byrnie Caplin said a new date will be arranged soon with Promoter Herman Taylor.
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Les Jenkins
Bob Montgomery
Sivite Pari
Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex Byrnie Caplin
Herman Taylor
Haskell Sets New Titusville Golf Record
Titusville aug in john 5 Haskell fired the greatest 18 hole score ever seen at Titusville Country Club and the final putt sealed a 17 stroke total, making all prior marks obsolete. Beav er Falls Pa Aug 10 Bob McNamara named Freedom High’s new football coach succeeding Charley Gongloff. Pitt tinder man will direct track with Frank Henry assisting from Allegheny College.
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Titusville
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Leetsdale
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Charley Gongloff
Pitt
Dormont High
Mcnamard
Prank Henry
Allegheny Collea
Minor league results sketch from three leagues
Baseball scores show International Jersey City 2 Syracuse 1 and Baltimore 10 Newark 3. Montreal 3 Buffalo 11 and Rochester unknown Toronto 4. Indianapolis 4 Toledo 2 and Louisville 4 Columbus 2. St Paul 10 Milwaukee unknown.
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Newark
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Montreal
Rochester
Toronto
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Louisville
Columbus
St. Paul
Milwaukee
West Middlesex Forges Bid For Sunday Semi Pro Clash
West Middlesex men, boasting a strong impressive record, travel to Corryville to face Aero Pass in a key semi pro contest. Coach Vernon Deouty expects a showcase with five minor forwards and veterans from Sharon and Farrell, including Wayne, Gasset, and Popovich. The crowd anticipates another classic Sunday showdown at 4 o'clock.
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Tomorow
Skevuxlen
Corrynlaw HP
Ole Rilas
Jim Indies
West Middlesex
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Ots
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Les Farrell
Aero Park
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Sill
West
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Geltier
Sharon
Farrell
Yphiyers
Jayim
Wayne
Derry
Siries
Russ Gasset
Mike Popovich
Mixed foursome at club Sunday event
Unclear text describes a mixed foursome at a club on Sunday with members including Mrs Ayn Morse and Mrs William Dunlap. Program to start at an unspecified hour followed by supper and a social gathering.
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Mumery
Cub
Steliides
Ayn Jest Morse
William Dunlap
Cassis Sears
Eagles Open Training Camp Early In West Chester
Philadelphia Eagles begin spring drills at West Chester with a 49-man squad under head coach Little Davy O’prt VI, returning from Philadelphia for the first hard session of the campaign as players report for duty amid warm skies and light winds.
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Philadelphia Exaley
Little Davy O'prt VI
Texas Christan Fame
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Philarteiphia
Allied Relief Benefit Polo Tourney Opens
In Warrenton Pa on August 1 the Allied Relief Benefit Polo Tournament began with teams from Wichita Kan and London heavy contenders. The opening match featured Thintuter London versus Warrenton, with Gates Mills and Hunting Valley among the contenders. The winner advances to play Pavents in the next round as organizers push for a strong regional turnout.
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London
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Warrenton
Way
Chiro Bltke
Womb
Arylis Modawbrook Glib
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Boxing czars and experts back Conn in era of inspectors
A noisy debate unfolds over boxing governance as czars and experts rally behind champion Conn. The Associated Press report notes commissioners inspectors and roving camps at Grossinger's as key parts of a broad effort to regulate the sport, with figures like Stillman and Phelan named in a tense national scene.
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Goudy
Bosinus
Diminae
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Billy
Jimmy
Lois Minn
Jaye
Olwijee
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Wort
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