Champion Yankees Clinch American Loop Lead In Tourney
New York holds a 1014 game lead over the Red Sox as the Yankees push into the stretch with a seven game streak. Joe Gordon blasts two homers, Lefty Gomez wins, and Boston falls back after a seven run eighth inning. Cleveland also wins, while all National League clubs idle.
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Washington
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Colored stars shape debate on race in sports
The article argues that colored athletes excel in boxing track tennis and other sports where they compete while facing barriers in major baseball golf and tennis leagues. It highlights figures like Jesse Owens Ralph Metcalfe Joe Louis and Jimmy McDaniel and notes Time magazine figures on tennis organization and national tournaments.
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Savier (Negro) University
Los Angeles
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Australi
Young finalists named in national women’s golf meet
Slender Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta and Betty Jameson of San Antonio reached the 96 hole final of the women’s national amateur golf championship at WEE Burn Club Noroton after outlasting talent from three continents. Kirby started golf at 11 and won Georgia and Southern titles. Jameson, in her sixth national title, is a former Southern winner.
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Atlanta
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Jameson
San Antonio Tex
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Georgia
Miss Jameson
Heavy Rain Delays Wightman Cup Open at West Side
Flooding from a cloudburst postponed the 17th Wightman Cup indoor tennis series between the United States and Great Britain. The opening day at West Side Tennis Stadium was washed out, delaying matches for the British team and leaving the U.S. squad awaiting play.
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Forest Hills
Yesterday's Hero Steve Sondra Keeps Win Streak
Yesterday's hero Steve Sondra of the Yankees won his eighth straight decision, beating the Browns 11 to 0 to remain unbeaten.
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Browns
Dimaggio Keeps Lead With 400 Mark In Major Loop
Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees extends the major league batting lead by reaching an exact 400 while driving his teammates and the offense. Charley Keller of the Yankees follows with 346, Sunny Fox once led, Johnny Mize tops the NL at 356, Morris Grove of the Phillies is at 338, and Zeke Bonura of the Giants sits at 334.
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NEW York
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Charley Keller
Yankees
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St Loui Cardinals
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Philadelphia Phillies
Fielder
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Giants
Benson Wins Tight WPGA Amateur Final Over Lyons
Jack Benson, from South Hills, defeats Toby Lyons of Cambridge Springs to win the 39th WPGA amateur title. Benson becomes the first to win three WPGA amateur crowns since 1915, adding titles in 1934 and 1937. Lyons led early but Benson battled back, securing victory with a par on 18. Earlier Lyons beat Janssen. Benson beat Semple. International League scores note Buffalo 5 Toronto 1 Montreal 1 Rochester 8 with rain affecting other games.
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Lyons
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Homestead Grays Rally to Top Giants 7 4 in Warren
In a Nations Colored League game the Homestead Grays overcame a prior loss to the Baltimore Giants by rallying for five runs in the eighth inning. Warren welcomed about a thousand fans as the game benefited the community house fund, sponsored by the North Warren Civic Club.
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Jacobs protests Donovan as referee for Galento Nova bout
Philadelphia report notes Joe Jacobs manager of Tony Galento filed a protest with the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission against Arthur Donovan being selected as referee for the September 7 heavyweight match at Municipal Stadium. Chairman Leon L. Rains offered little satisfaction.
Open Victors Paired Today In Hagen Silver Anniversary
Harold McSpaden and Ralph Guldahl, last two open golf champs, tackle Denny Shute and others in the Wal ter Hagen Silver Anniversary tourney. Shute and Harrison sit 10 behind the leaders as 16 pros compete for 5400 over four days honoring Hagen. McSpaden shot 66 to lead, with a 68 by Guldahl keeping pace. Bunyan and Horton Smith tie for first among others.
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Uz) McSpaden
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Pittsburgh
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White Plains
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Oak Park
Golf Greats in Hershey Open Draw Expected Entry Field
Hershey Pa Aug 25 Nearly 2000 golf figures from top players to hopefuls were expected to register for the seventh Hershey Open worth 5000 dollars. Home pro Henry Picard national and PGA champion Byron Nelson from Reading Country Club and Ralph Guldahl the 10000 dollar Dapper Dan Open winner will compete to shape a tough field.
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Henry Picard
Professional Golfers' Association
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Reading Country Club
Ralph Guldahl
United States Davis Cup Team to Be Named
The United States Davis Cup squad to defend the trophy in the challenge round at Merion next week will be named tomorrow at the Merion Cricket Club Captain Walter Pate announced. Experts expect Bobby Riggs and Frankie Parker to play singles with Joe Hunt and Gene Mako in doubles.
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Merion Cricket Club
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Goshen Marksman Wins Trap Championship In Thrilling Shootoff
Dwight L. Ritchie of Goshen O holds Grand American traps handicap title after a dramatic shootoff against Dayton’s George A. Wagner. Both finished 99 of 100 targets, in the 40 year history event.
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United Press
Vandalia
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Goshen, O
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Dayton
Siegel Signs Grid Contract with Franklin High
Franklin Aug. 20 The Franklin school board ended a months long dispute with football coach Francis Siegel by raising his coaching bonus to 300. The board initially offered 200, Siegel resigned earlier, and the agreement was reached at a special meeting. He is expected to begin preliminary work with the team.
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Franklin School Board
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Siegel
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Franklin
Standings and results from a baseball card mix
Yesterday New York 11 St Louis 0 Philadelphia 0 Detroit 5 Washington 2 Chicago 9 Boston 2 Today New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Boston at Chicago Washington at Detroit National League schedule shows Cincinnati at St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston Pittsburgh at New York with rain delays.
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Corry Rifle Team Hosts Titusville at Local Range
Corry Rod and Gun Club rifle team welcomes Titusville to the outdoor range on Lindsley Hollow road at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Corryoom opened last weekend with a defeat by Irvine Club and seeks revenge in the upcoming match.
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Lindsley Hollow
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Irvine
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