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A busy sports page rails with Field Day events at Bal Garme Bass and Aero-Raymond booster game plans including hitting, throwing, and base running. It notes anglers on district ponds, recalls James Walter Braddock, Texas golfer Mangrin at 19, and covers Yankees' infield steadiness, Joe Louis boxing career, Braddock offers, Hagen weight loss, and future Open plans with Irkwood.
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Jacobs makes offer for Schmeling Louis fight in New York
New York promoter Mike Jacobs announced two strong offers to Max Schmeling of Germany to fight Joe Louis for the heavyweight title in September. He said the New York state commission has named Louis world champion and wants Schmeling as his No 1 challenger. Jacobs urged Schmeling to accept or refuse by wire. The report lists standings for American Association cities Minneapolis Toledo Indianapolis Milwaukee Louisville Kansas City Columbus St Paul.
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Mike Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Germany
Joe Louis
New York State Commission
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Senmeling
American Association
Minneapolis
Toledo
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus
St Paul
Gomez Shines With One Hit Home Run In Yankees Win
Yankees ride Gomez one hit gem over Athletics as Rod Ferrell and other stars spark a day of major league drama. Cubs lead NL tight while Bees blank Dodgers in two games. Castlemann and Gabler star for NYG and Boston, with Briges and Blanton delivering strong wins.
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United Press
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New York Yankees
Promised Land
Chicago Cubs
Charlie Rot
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Pitceher
Goofy Gomez
Athletics
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Wesley Ferrell
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Buck Newsom
Stiele Castleman
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Frank Gabler
Bill Terry
Guy Bush
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Tommy Bridges
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Cy Blanton
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Bob Johnson
Hank Greenenberg
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Hal Trosky
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St. Louis Browns
Wes Ferrell
Washington
Standings and Scores From Yesterday and Today’s Games
Yesterday's American scores show New York 5 over Philadelphia 1 and Cleveland 10 over St. Louis 3. National results list New York 7 over Philadelphia 2 and Chicago 9 over St. Louis 4. International has Buffalo 17 over Rochester 4 and Syracuse 4 9 over Jersey City 3 3. Today schedules include Boston at Washington and New York at Philadelphia among others.
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Yesterday's Hero Bees Stop Brooklyn in 20 Innings
Boston Bees blanked Brooklyn for 20 innings then lost to Boston Red Sox 6 4 Ferrell held Boston to nine hits and singled in the eighth to drive in the tying and winning runs in a dramatic double shutout effort.
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Conn Gains Split Verdict Over Yarosz In Pittsburgh
Billy Conn, 19 year old Pittsburgh hopeful for the world middleweight crown, edged Teddy Yarosz by a split decision before 13,874 at Forbes Field. Referees Al Grayber and Tap Williams voted for Conn, while George MacBeth favored Yarosz. The bout showcased Conn’s late surge as he pursued the title in a lively, crowd-rousing match.
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Pittsburgh
Billy Jonn
Teddy Yaros
Conn
Freddie Stesie
Yarosz
Monaco
Forbes
al Grayber
Tap Williams
George MacBeth
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Rose
German sets pace in race qualifying tests
Bernd Rosemeyer, star of the German union racing team, leads trials for the Vanderbilt Cup with a record 83.470 mph in his 16-cylinder rear engined machine. Dirk Seaman of the Mercedes team posted 83.172 mph, while Rex Mays of California in an Alfa Romeo was third at 83.135 mph. The event heats up as trials run today and tomorrow in New York.
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Rex Mays
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Golfers Win Ryder Cup at Carnoustie Open Drills For British Open
The U S Ryder Cup team beat Britain to capture the cup as Gene Sarazen edged Percy Allis 1 up in the singles. Dudley defeated Ali Perry 2 and 1 to seal victory with Snead routing Richard Burton 5 and 4. Ralph Guldahl also won decisively, boosting the Americans to a 7 to 4 lead with matches remaining.
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Percy Allis
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Ali Perry
Ralph J. 3Uldahl
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Sam Snead
Farr Likely to Meet Joe Louis for Title Showdown
United Press reports Tommy Farr could face Joe Louis for the world heavyweight crown. Manager Ted Broadbritish negotiates and Schmeling is not favored, with potential talks centering on a Farr Louis bout if an offer emerges in America in September.
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America
Turness Loses At Pittsburgh In 39th IntercollegiateGolf Championship
At Oakmont Country Club Pittsburgh July 1 medalist Willie Turness Holy Cross exits as the 39th National Intercollegiate Golf Championship enters the quarterfinals LSU places two in the eight with Paul Leslie and Fred Hass advancing. Leslie meets John Hobart Illinois while Hass faces Harvey Johnson Georgetown Barclay Michigan meets Jim Marka Jr Princeton in a key match.
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Holy Cross
Louisiana State University
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John Hobart
Illinois
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Bil Barclay
Michigan
Jim Marka, Jr
Princeton
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Marks
Dan Donovan
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Tulane
Drakemen Beaten 15 2 by Homestead Grays in Titusville
Titusville Penn-Drakes were routed 15 to 2 by the Homestead Grays in a National Negro League contest at Titusville. Titusville pitchers Cassett and Mahoney struggled early as Homestead built a commanding lead, while Titusville collected eight hits including a Cassell homer. The Titusville lineup featured several newly available outfielders and transient players among the nine.
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Homestead Grays
Russ Cassett
Raymond Kirler
Rine
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Pug Mahoney
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Dayton Pross Open Champion Takes $500 First Prize
United Press reports Tony Penna, 29, from Dayton, won the Pennsylvania open golf championship today with a 75 71 72 score totaling two over par and earning the $500 top prize. He led after 4 holes and finished two strokes ahead of Ed Oliver, Wild Bill Mehrhorn, and Willie Gozzin who tied for second. Lloyd Mangrum and others trailed in the field.
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Tony Penna
Dayton
Penna
Ed Oliver
Wilmington
Del
Bill Mehrhorn
Louisville
Willie Gogzin
San Francisco
Lloyd Mangrim
Pittsburgh
Ted Teg Turner
Pine Valley
Tor
Brute Col‘art
Woodcrest
Len Dodson
Springfield
Charles Schneider
Concord
Ter] Johnson
Plymouth
Henry Picard triumphs over Arthur Lacey in match play
Henry Picard defeats Arthur Lacey 2 up in a 33 hole affair. The report notes other performers including Denny Shite tying with Sam King, a former greenkeeper, while British winners are mentioned alongside postal officials and a nod to Henry Cotton solving a mail delivery problem. Local names appear in a fragmented, post coverage style.
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Arthur Lacey
Denny Shite
Sam King
Tom Kent
Ashtand
Oré
Henry Cotton
Tony Manard
David Rees
Byron Nel
Petty
Coquille
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