Two-Team League revival links cities in centennial era
The famed Two-Team League returns for a one-day event in Ol City and Franklin to honor baseball’s centennial. Notables such as Jocka Munch and Jake Pitler are cited among players connected to Ol City, Franklin, and nearby towns, with Efforts to locate as many as possible deepening local sports memory through September observances.
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Mevive
Ol City
Franklin
Conneci
Cies
Jocka Munch
Oll City
Erle Sailors
Jake Pitler
Ol Guy
Oleart
Butch Snyder
Erie
Bugs Hershey
Out City
Emlenton
Mickey Lalonge
Oi City
Jamestown
Pony League
Lea Gallaghan
Gil City
Gene Tayden
Frarnklin
George Norton
Titusville
Parker Riggs Will Battle In Eastern Grass Courts
In Rye N Y Aug 12 the tennis championships featured day-off matches with the men's singles semi final pitting Bobby Riggs of Chicago Wimbledon defending champion against Ladislav Hecht of Czechoslovakia. Riggs is favored to win and will face Frankie Parker of Pasadena in the final after Parker beat Welby Van Horn of Los Angeles to reach the final.
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Unnen Tress
Rye
Elimstic Freworks
Bobby Rigss
Chicago
Wimbledon
Ladislav Hecht
Czechoslovakia
Bobby
Ladislav
Riggs Wallops
Little Ladislay
Frankie Parrer
Pasadena
Parker
Welby van Hons
Los Angeles
Sarazen Leads Dapper Dan Tourney At Wildwood
Gene Sarazen fires a 66 to set a course record at Wildwood Country Club in the Dapper Dan tournament. Vic Ghewi also posts 66 as players reach the halfway point, with Denny Shute two strokes back after a 66-? 137 tally in the midround update.
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Wildwood
Wildwood Country Club
Pittsburgh
Gene Suragen
Ray Mangrant
National Forge
All Gale
Tryine
Elmo Wolfe
Titusville
Oly
Crawford
United Press
Wildwood Country
Gene Sarazen
Sarazen
Big Vic Ghewi
Deal, M. J
Barazeh
Denny Shute
Shute
Saragen
Dapper Dan Meet Advances Qualifiers and Withdrawals
Local pro Leo Anderson withdrew from the Dapper Dan tournament third round as players Dick Shoemaker from Pittsburgh Barrett Melvin Oakmont Ted Luther Churchill Valley Perry DelVicchilo Greensburg Rader Jewett Butler Walter Johnstone Shippeny Rock Toby Lyot Cambridge Springs and others qualified with scores and placements. Several players failed to advance including Charles McLaughlin Elinboro Boiler Meangile George Kelller DuBois.
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Dick Shoemaker
Pittsburgh
Titusville
Barrett Melvin
Oakmont
Franklin
Ted Luther
Churchill Valley
Corry
Perry DelVicchilo
Greensburg
Rader Jewett
Butler
Walter Johnstone
Shippery Rock
Toby Lyot
Cambridge Springs
Leo Anderson
Charles McLaughlin
Eiinboro
Boiler
George Kelller
DuBois
Golf Open action with Sarazen leading after 36 holes
Sarazen holds a six stroke edge after two rounds as leaders array behind him. John ny Bulla, Byron Nelson, and Ralph Gul Galil post 143 totals. Clayton Heather Jonny Revolta and Jug McSpaden tie for 14s, while Jim Thompson struggles on the course. Amateurs look to Andy Sawedko with 147 as 170 players started, 64 professionals and 11 amateurs advancing.
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Day Kul
Johnny Bulla
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Reading
Ralph Gul- Galil
Madison
N. J
Sarazen
Clayton Heather
Charlotte
N. C
Jonny Revolta
Evanston
Jug McSpaden
Laffoon
Jimmy Hires
Lakeville
Andy Sawedko
Etna
Del Baker Signs On With Tigers For 1940
Walter Briggs owner of the Detroit Tigers is pleased with manager Del Baker and has signed him for 1940. Briggs said the manager will have a free hand in directing the club and that Baker has done as well as expected after being elevated from coach when Mickey Cochrane was dismissed midseason last year.
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Detroi
Walter Briggs
Detroit Tigers
del Baker
Briggs
Yesterday's Hero Higbe Delivers 2-1 Win Over Giants
Kirby Higbe, the Phillies' young standout, shut down the Giants with just two hits and earned a 2-1 decision over Hal Schacher. The pitcher outdueled his opponent, securing the victory for Philadelphia in a tight contest.
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Kirby Higbe
Phillies
Giants
Hal Schucher
Corry Tennis Team Invades North Warren Meet
The Corry tennis team plans an inter city match against Warren State hospital at North Warren in about a week. Local players engaged in east season inter city clashes have stirred interest among royal followers. Melvin Cobbett announced that gay players seeking to join the local club should contact him promptly to arrange mate, as the city tournament likely advances over the weekend with defending champion Hob Bracken returning and expected to face several opponents.
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Warren State Hospital
North Warren
Melvin Cobbett
Thie Ioeat
Hob Bracken
Bracken
Mize Sets Batting Pace in National League Lead
New York Aug 12 Johnny Mize St Louis Cardinals surged to top NL batting average marking 2M 1 point ahead of Morris Arnovich Philadelphia slugger Arnovich dropped after a one hit in seven at bat. Frank McCormick Cincinnati and Joe DiMaggio New York headed the American League list as Foxx Boston and Johnson Philadelphia trailed. In pitching Riley Donald New York led AL with 12 wins against two losses.
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New York
Johnny Mize
St. Louis Cardinals
Mize
Morris Arnovich
Philadelphia Phillies
Arovich
Riley Donald
Yan— ‘Kees
Streight
Beaver at Beaver Theatres to Copy All Trap Titles
Beaver of Conshohocken Pa threatens a clean sweep of all titles in the 19th annual Clarence Marshall trapshooting tournament after scoring a perfect 200 breaks He has already captured the Branfryville Yorkly doubles and the Marshall marathon titles in prior years Everett M Rogers Norwich farmer grows unusually large mild radishes measuring 12 inches long and 16 inches in girth though their size surpasses turnips
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I United
Yorkelyn
Del
Walter
Beaver
Conshohocken
Clarence Marshall
New Haven
Conn
Everett M. Rogers
Norwichinham
Cubs Trade Higbe For Passeau In Ill fabled Deal
Chicago Cubs sent Higbe and Joe Marty plus cash to acquire Claude Passeau from Philadelphia amid doubts about Higbe's control. Higbe shined yesterday as he held the Giants to two hits in a 2-1 win, signaling potential NL star status. Bill Lee earned his 14th win in a 3-2 Cubs victory over Pittsburgh while the Yankees slugged nine runs in a 9-5 win over the Athletics.
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George Kirksey
United Press
New York
Chicago Cubs
Kirby Higbe
Gubs
Hlebe
Joe Marty
Cash
Claude Passeau
Phillies
Doc Prothro
Highe
Cubs
Passeau
Giants
Polo Grounds
Higbe
Lkely
Tom Hafey
Bill Lee
Pirates
Cub
Bill Nicholson
Chattanooga
Bobby Mattick
Milwaukee
Yanks
Athletics
Stuy
Charley Keller
Joe DiMaggio
Lefty Gomer
Frank Hayes
A's
Buck Newsom
Tiger
Browns
Newsom
Bob Haras
Honus Wagner to be feted on September 9 at Forbes Field
Pittsburgh Sept 9 Wag ner Day plans are under way to honor Honus Wagner coach of the Pittsburgh Pl ate Baseball Club at Forbes Field the celebration will occur Saturday September 9 and be sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose Delegations from about 200 Moose lodges in the Pittsburgh district are expected Senator James J Davis director general proposed the event
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Claus
Big Ten
Red Grange
Union City
Waterford
Erie Pontiacs
Pontiacs
Erie County League
Cleveland
Indians
Chicago Whitesox
Pittsburgh
Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh Plate
Forbes Field
Honus
Order of Moose
James J. Davis
The
Moose
Standings and results from baseball and hockey history
Standings show teams such as Boston Philadelphia and New York with scattered scores. Yesterday results include New York 9 Philadelphia 6 and St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 3 with several games listed for today in multiple leagues.
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Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Louis
New York
Detroit
Sh. Louis
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Francis Siegel Named Coach At Franklin High School
Franklin Aug 12 The school board adopted a resolution assigning Francis Siegel to duties as high school head football coach and junior high basketball assistant. Siegel initially refused $200 compensation, countering with a demand of $300 and awaiting formal appointment.
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Francis Siegel
Franklin
Frankin
Karl M. Russell
Seigel
Siegel
Roach
Homestead M AHens At Titusville Sunday Game Preview
Homestead Mudhens travel to Titusville for a Sunday matchup renewing a historic steel city rival with past clashes against Pittsburgh district teams. The Homestead team will seek a stern test against the Titusville club, with local leaders hoping for an exciting, memory-filled contest.
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Titusville
Pittsburgh
Homestead Greys
McDonald
Dormont
Schenley
Pittsburgh Crawlfords
Mudhens
Homestead
Steel City
Jalopy Races At Bowl Of Death On Sunday
Jalopy drivers will race at Satan s Bowl of Death Big Tree Sugar Grove road tomorrow in eleven events including a fifteen lap feature race. The program starts at 3 p m EDT and includes a novelty event where drivers must put on and remove two skirts while completing a lap of the obstacle track. Eight elimination races are also slated.
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Big Tree
Sugar Grove Road
Cassell Drives Penneip to 9-6 Win Over Irvine
Cassell the Penneip pitcher held National Forge and Ordnance of Irvine to 3-3 with strong defense and limited walks. The Penneip offense struck for nine runs on five walks and multiple hits as Cassell contributed with two doubles and five singles.
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Pennzies
National Forge and Ordnance
Irvine
Rouseville
Cassell
Penneip
Advance Plans for Field Day Program October 7
Plans for the Corry Rod and Gun club Field Day on October 7 were advanced at a special meeting in the American Legion rooms. Commits chairmen for events were named, with experts expected for exhibition shooting and a Sportsman’s Auction led by Charles Hubertz. Other chairs include Lloyd Meerdink advertising Elwood Baccus transportation George Patterson rifle and chicken boot Dr Harry Rhodes prizes Al Jacobs club raffle Morris Chapin skeet shooting Eugene Smith grouse shoot Charles W Amy trap shooting Don A Depew beagle trials Harry Watrous coon and fetials Bert Fagerstrom tickets John Westley concessions Bob Brown archery Stanley Miller entertainment Victor Orn bingo and refreshments. Arrangements were made for Northwestern Pennsylvania Outdoor Rifle match at the new local outdoor range tomorrow at 10 o'clock at the club's sportsield.
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Corry
American Legion Rooms
Charles Hubertz
Lloyd Meerdink
Elwood Baccus
George Patterson
Harry Rhodes
al Jacobs
Morris Chapii
Eugene Smith
Charles W. Amy
Don A. Depew
Harry Watrous
Bert Fagerstrom
John Westley
Bob Brown
Stanley Miller
Victor Orn
Pennsylvania
Sportsield
Alice Marble Heads Net Team for Wightman Cup
National Champion Alice Marble of San Francisco and nine others were named to the United States Wightman Cup squad. Players report to West Ske Tennis Club August 21 for practice under non playing captain Mrs. George Wightman. Cup matches set for August 25 26. Other selections include Palfrey Babyan Jacobs Bundy Wheeler Workman Wolfenden Arnold Bernhard Canning and Arild with several based in California and New York.
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United Ress
New York
Alice Marble
San Francisco
United States Lawn Tennis Association
West Ske
Santa Monica
Cal
Gracys Wheeler
Gal
Dorothy Workman
Rosemesd
Virginia Wolfenden
Mary Arald
Los Angeles
Helen Bernhard
Patricis Canning
Alameda
Sali
Nunamaker Illness Delays Exhibition Appearance
Blair Nunamaker, former world horseshoe pitching champion, postponed his scheduled exhibition in town due to illness as reported by the Raymond company. A rescheduled date is hoped for later in the season. Baseball scores note Kansas City over St. Paul in American Association action and a slate of International League results including Buffalo beating Baltimore and Montreal defeating Syracuse.
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Nunamaker
Raymond Company
Blair Nunamaker
Dueo
Kansas City
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
International
City
Rochester
Buffalo
Baltimore
Monitreal
Syracuse
Toronto
Newark
Leopard slain by farmer after sheep killings in Bredasdorp
A leopard killed numerous sheep in the Bredasdorp district over several years before a local farmer, aided by trained hounds, cornered and shot the animal. The incident ends a long period of livestock losses attributed to the predator.
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Cape Town
Bredasdorp
Amims Ghd
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