Long Count War: Exetisp Pennant fever at Sufato
A garbled sport column notes fever over a pennant chase in a Buffalo league, mentions Moe Mulleavy Art Jacobs Butch Meyers Marve Olson Eddie Boland and Carlischer as players headed for tryouts. It also covers boxing referee controversy surrounding Tunney and Barry and a roundup of baseball and football items with several named individuals and teams.
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Gene
Punney
Jack Dempucy
Chicago
Dave Barry
Paul Bealer
Pittsburgh
Beelor
Tunney
Barry
Dempsey
Permant
Buffalo
Bisons
U S Olympic Officials Criticized by Returning Athletes
Discord between American officials and athletes at Berlin grows as the 199-strong U S squad arrives in New York. Critics say officials were aloof and unhelpful, with athletes citing missed gear and poor training support while praising German hosts for the Games.
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George Kirksey
United Press
New York
Berlin
Gene Venaite
Pennsylvania
Miles
Roose‘yell
American Olympic Committee
Lawson Robertson
Venzke
Robertson
United States
Uus
Dorothy Poynton Hill
Los Angeles
Manhattan
New Yorke Harbor
Germany
Hullabaloo
Jesse Owens
Ralph Metcalfe
Sam Stoller
Cincinnati
Marty Glideman
Eleanor Holm Jarrett
Ada Taylor Sackett
Pirates versus McKeesport Olympics in North Braddock
The Pittsburgh Pirates meet the McKeesport Olympics today at North Braddock for their second exhibition game of the season. The Buds trained two weeks at South Park and last Sunday defeated recruits in an ITRA-Club game 7 to 0.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirate
North Braddock
Pirates
Buds
South Park
Bowling Alleys to Open Here September First
Gun week from today marks the resumption of bowling at the Recreation runways on East Main Street. Pappas, owner of the East Main street alleys, announces reopening on September first with improvements to the lanes. The City League and other circuits will compete while Aero Supply plans a mineralite throwing event this season.
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Warren
Moungspills
Cor Sy
Ber
Jin Pappas
Pappas
Antler
Raymond
Aero Supply
League Contests Delayed By Rain In City Ball League
The Aeros meet Raymonds Wednesday evening in a rain postponed game and then face Corry Jamestown Friday. The Aerogs lead the circuit but two losses could put them in a near deadlock with Raymonds.
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Aeros
Eaders
City Baseball League
Raymonds
Corry-Jamestown
Aerog
Medwick Displaces Mize In Batting List
United Press reports Joe Medwick of the St. Louis Cardinals rose to the NL batting lead after recent games, lifting his average to .367 and edging Johnny Mize who fell to .363. Earl Averill held the AL lead at .384, with Lou Gehrig sliding to second at .381.
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United Press
New York
Joe Medwick
St. Louis Cardinals
Medwick
Johnny Mize
Earl Averill
Cleveland
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
Anak
Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues and Rain Delays
Yesterday's scores show New York 14 to 19 Detroit 5 to 4 Chicago 6 Washington 5 St Louis 8 to 1 Boston 1 to 2 Only games scheduled in national play Chicago 18 Boston 3 Philadelphia 8 St Louis 0 New York 7 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 8 to 4 Cincinnati Buffalo Rochester rain Montreal Toronto rain Albany 16 Syracuse 5 Only games scheduled.
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Detroit
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
National Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louie
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
International Buffalo
Rochester
Montreal
Toronto
Albany
Syracuse
Cleveland
Chicaga
Cincinnati ST
Corry Red and Gun Club Field Meet Scheduled
Corry's feature sports event the second annual Red and Gun Club Field Meet will be held Saturday October 10 Dan Depew was named general chairman and will convene a committee meeting next week to advance plans Last year's event drew more than 1000 sportsmen from the city and nearby areas and organizers aim to build on that success with similar events and possible additions.
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Corry
Dan Depew
Exhibition golf quartet ends even in Uniontown tour
Horton Smith Lawson Jtue Timmy Thomson and Sam Pris played an even exhibition here. Amateur Little, recently turned pro, posted the low score of 69 and won $25. Smith finished 72, Thomson 78, and Pris 78 for a fourball-like output.
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United Press
Uniontown
Horton Smith
Lawson
Jtue
Timmy
Thomson
Sam Pris
Little
Smith
Parks
Terrymen Win 15th Straight From Pirates
New York writers report the Terrymen extended their consecutive victory streak to 15, tying the season record. The Giants slipped to fifth as Cubs won sixth straight and Phillies shut out Cardinals. Dodgers split a doubleheader with the Reds as pennant races tighten. Freddie Fitzsimmons outlasted Waite Hoyt in a 7-2 14 inning win over Pittsburgh. Yankees lead in the American League.
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Leslie Avery
United Press
New York
Giants
Terry Men
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Terry
Tis Boys
Pittsburgh Pirates
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Waite Hoyt
County
Waite
Boston Bees
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yan
Bracken Faces Cobbett For City Tennis Title
Corry scholastic tennis champion Bob Bracken meets Marvin Cobbett in a city final after Bracken routed Dick Lyons in straight sets, 6-0 6-2 6-1. Bracken, also a noted gridder and Beaver School standout, displayed ease on the court as Lyons gallantly fought but could not match the high school champ's steady play.
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Bob Bracken
Corry
Marvin Cobbett
Utliat
Dick Lyons
Bracken
Lyons
Beaver School
Discovery Granville Meet at Spring Today
Saratoga Aug 28 Discovery five year old king of the handicap division and his youthful rival Granville meet today in the fifty seventh Saratoga cup a $5 000 race also the $25 000 Hopeful gathers 11 two year olds The duel between Discovery Alfred G Vanderbilt stable and Granville Belair stud is expected to draw the largest crowd since Gallant Fox and Whichone were whipped in the Travers six years ago by Jim Dandy.
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Saratoga Srinus
M. X
Discovery
Granville
Spa
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
William Woodward
Belair Stud
Gallant Fox
Whichone
Jim Dandy
Kees Slugging Display Boosts Victory Over Detroit Tigers
Kees delivered a powerful slugging display as the team beat the Detroit Tigers in two games 14 to 6 and 19 to 4. Lou Gehrig hit home runs number 41 and 42 in the opener. Boston and St. Louis split a doubleheader with the Browns winning the first 5 to 1 and losing the second 2 to 1. White Sox edged Senators 6 to 5 in the lone other game. Cleveland Philadelphia postponed to a later date.
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Kees
Detroit Tigers
Lou Gehrig
Boston
St. Louis
Brownies
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Irvine squad power at bat prompts betting chatter
Irvine's club features four players batting 400 or better and most others above 300, according to management as they prepare to meet Sheffield. The scorer's rating is disputed, but Irvine is viewed as a strong outfit. Verne Group may handle a key assignment in the 4 o'clock game at Union City unless he pitches for the locals this afternoon.
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Irvine
Sheffield
Verne
Union City
Allen Seeks 177th Win at Philadelphia Today
Allen aims for his 177th win as the Indians face the Athletics in a one day two game doubleheader in Philadelphia. The matchup follows the Tigers losses to the Yankees and notes Johnny Allen will pitch one game while Denny Galehouse likely starts the other. Retains crown Pittsburgh.
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Allen
Philadelphia
Indians
Tigers
Yankees
Athletics
Johnny Allen
Denny Galehouse
Kauffman Defeats Musico To Retain South Park Title
Pittsburgh August 29 Carl Kauffman veteran public links golfer defeated Sai Musico eight and seven to retain his South Park title.
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Pittsburgh
Carl Kauffman
Sai Musico
South Park
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