Lefty Grove in Boston Arm Trouble Signals End of Era
Lefty Grove, 37, veteran Boston Red Sox pitcher, returns home for arm evaluation after his pitching arm “went dead” in a game against Philadelphia. He notes it may be his 19th year of throwing and quits after three innings, having won 14 games with 2 losses prior to the outing.
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Gridders Begin September Drills For 1988 Beaver Eleven
Prospective Beaver candidates begin preparations for the 1988 season with drills planned after Labor Day. Coach Gonch Russ Byler may issue equipment a day or two early. City bowlers seek league reorganization as Class B may return pending alley availability. Professional Lea Anderson posts two sub par rounds for 69. Jocko Munch to be feted Aug 21 in Erie before Erie vs Canton doubleheader. Frami lin coach Francis Siegel threatens resignation over a $3600 salary increase request. Meadville Bulldogs open practice Aug 29 as coach Barney Harnhay lists returning players and new hopefuls.
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Reds edge Cubs in 14 to gain on NL leaders
Cincinnati Reds defeated the Chicago Cubs 8 to 7 in 14 innings to close within one game of third place in the National League. Ernie Lombardi homered in the 14th to provide the game winning hit as Schott, Atth f of the Red hurlers earned the win.
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YACHT RACES POSTPONED BY HIGH WINDS AT LAKE CHAUTAUQUA
Breezes of 25 to 80 miles an hour delayed the opening events of the eighth annual ragatta of the Central New York Yacht Racing Association on Lake Chautauqua. About 100 boats lined up for the start as ten divisions were set to compete over the next three days through Saturday, including Class A and C scows and international dinghies.
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Field Day Planned by Gorrys Sod and Gun Club
Gorrys sod and Gun club mads plans to hold their annual Sportsman's Field Day on Sunday September 1. The largest event in the club's history is planned this season. President Morris Chapin will announce the committees in charge of the events tomorrow.
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Major League Standings and Yesterday's Results
Baseball standings and yesterday results across American and National Leagues with Indoernational and American Association updates. Scheduled games for today include Phil at NY, Bos at Wsh, Cle at Chc, plus several cross league matchups and rain notes.
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Abernathy Kuhn Open West Penn Feud in Golf Final
Hetty Abernathy of Oshmont and Mary Kuhn of Pittsburgh reached the West Penn women’s golf championship final for a second straight year as Misa Abernathy and Miss Kuhn prevailed in the semifinals. Abernathy beat Mrs. Cox Wanango 2 and 1, while Kuhn eliminated Mrs. Shewbert Stanton Heights.
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Three Way Tie in Cleveland Open Golf Championship
Three players led the Cleveland Open at Oakwood after a windy day teeing off. Byron Nelson from Reading Pennsylvania, B J Harrison from Oak Park Illinois, and Willie Goggin of El CaminoCalifornian led at six under par. Toby Lyons and Ted Luther posted notable amateur scores.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Corryite Named to Rifle Team for Camp Perry
Robert Patterson son of Mr and Mrs George Patterson a Corsy youth attending Citizens Military Training Camp at Camp Meade Maryland has been named a member of the rifle team to be sent from that camp to Camp Perry to compete in the national title matches to be held August 21 through September 10 He was one of 13 youths selected from a field of 200 young men
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Qualifying Opens for Club Champion at Corry Country Club
Qualifying rounds for the Club Champion tournament begin tomorrow at Corry Country Club. A non handicap affair, the event continues through August 20 with a 50 cent entry fee. Prizes will be awarded based on the Galloway handicap system.
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Thingumabob Killed in Saratoga Race
Saratoga Springs N Y Aug racing stewards weighed a penalty for jockey Lee Hardy after a winning ride in the Sanford stake. Thingumabob a two year old horse ridden by Eddie Arcaro suffered a broken right foreleg at the first turn of the six furlong feature prompting humane euthanization.
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White Starts Training for Grid Campaign
Byron White the professional football star began training with the Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Francis College in Pittsburgh. He joined about 85 teammates as Pirates coaches ran drills, while fans watched. Rooney announced a revised home schedule facing Giants, Browns, Dodgers, and Washington with games in September to November.
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McGehee and Bauer Reach Great Lakes Tennis Semis
In Erin Pennsylvania on August 12 defending champion Bill McGehee of New Orleans reached the Great Lakes tennis tournament semifinals by defeating Howard Samuel of Rochester 6 1 6 2 and Carl Dunnison of Youngstown 6 4 6 8. Erie’s Byron Bauer beat Bob Lampus of Pittsburgh 4 6 6 0 6 1 and Harry Zink of Steubenville 6 4 6 4 to join McGehee. Robert Rau of Monroe Michigan upset Abe Cohen of Erie 4 4 1 6 6 0 before losing to Irving Goodman of Pittsburgh 6 4 6 1. Vernon Marcum of Lakeland Florida defeated Bobby Braithwaite of Ripley 6 3 6 3 and Sherman Card of Binghamton 6 1 6 2.
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Escaped Polk Inmate Found at Clearfield
Floyd Kephart 22, one of five fugitives from Pall state hospital ten days earlier, was arrested by state police under Corporal James Stuck. He hid under a bed at relatives' home near Clearfield and was returned to Polo by a Venango deputy sheriff.
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Louis Loses 1938 Ring Bid Over Tax Bracket
Boxing chiefs ruled Joe Louis will not defend his heavyweight title this year citing income tax concerns. The decision followed a conference at Mike Jacobs Promoter and Louis managers as they weighed how higher earnings could push Louis into a higher tax bracket and limit future profits.
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Bracken Wins Again In City Championship Tennis
Bob Bracken, defending champion, defeats Paul ateerdink 6 0 in a city championship match. Carl Hixon beats Beerdink 6 5 6 3. Dick Powders defeats Theo Williams 10 12 16 6 2. The 1939 program establishes a four match title series from January 1 to September 30.
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