Babe Didrikson to Star at Olympic Games as Texas Girl Eyeing Medals
The article previews Mildred Didrikson Zorah of Texas as a top Olympic contender. Coach McCombs predicts she may win in hurdles and field events, notes her Western styling in pole vault and high jump, and highlights her surprising switch from past basketball stardom to track and field during Los Angeles competition. It also mentions Corry boxers and local sports notes including fishing, rifle clubs, and lake restoration plans.
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Babe) Didtikson
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A’s Star Drives Out 39 Homers For Fine Start
United Press reports Jimmy Voxx, a Maryland farm lad turned major leaguer, threatening Babe Ruth era records with 39 homers in 41 games for the Athletics. If he keeps his pace, he would shatter Ruth’s 60 in 154 games. The piece notes Athletics’ doubleheader wins, Lefty Grove’s win, and other league results as the pennant race tightens.
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United Press
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Connie Mack
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Trace Farmer
Faith
Roger Cramer
Tor Wight
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Nameless Nine to Clash With Garland Independents Twice
The Nameless Nine schedule two games this week at local grounds. First they face Garland Independents Thursday evening at six o clock on Tannery grounds Shady Avenue and East Main Street. Saturday they aim to break a years long jinx against Garland Independents at the Mentor High grounds with a noon start.
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Minneapolis Faces Louisville Pitching Muddle
A battered recap describes a rough game where Minneapolis was held to six hits as McKain worked the mound and Liska and Wi replaced by Hensiulr amid a flurry of substitutions and miscues noted in the chaotic report.
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Kiwanis win in mushball Class B game on junior high grounds
Kiwanis defeated Phalanx Fraternity 9 to 3 in a mushball Class B game at the Junior High grounds. Keefer and Freno pitched for Kiwanis with Shoop also contributing as a batter.
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Warneke Rises as NL's Sharpest Pitcher in 1931
Chicago July reports Lon Warneke, Cubs right hander, leading National League with 14 wins and three losses after a fast rise from five years in baseball. He has 15 complete games in 18 starts and recent 5 4 win over the New York Giants marked his 10th straight victory.
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New Sport Spur Dedication At Jones Beach
A travelogue recounts a detour to Jones Beach for a supposed new sport spur dedication. The author describes a delayed drive due to a ceremonial road spur opening attended by officials including Lieutenant Governor Herbert Lehman. The piece ends with a humorous misinterpretation of the ceremony and a mock proposal to award the event a place in the Olympics.
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Ruth Idle as Gehrig Goes Hitless and Five Run Inning
Babe Ruth was idle while Lou Gehrig went hitless in four at bats. Al Simmons collected two singles driving in five runs in eight at bats. Bill Terry also went without a hit in four chances as Hack Wilson added three hits.
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Olympic Town Teeming With Activity In Games Village
Ronald Wagoner reports Olympic Village in Los Angeles buzzing with athletes from dozens of nations. Foreign and American teams fill the area around rambling white administration buildings as tourists seek autographs and officials manage crowds amid a film‑plant like atmosphere. Guards in white and gold mingle with reporters and visitors as the complex mirrors a bustling spectacle of sport and ceremony in progress.
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Olympic team best in years, United Press reports
United Press dispatch from Los Angeles says Australia’s Olympic team is likely the strongest in years, led by Avery Buridage, president of the Olympic committee, with praise for pole vaulters wrestlers weight lifters and high jumpers and hope for wins in rowing and yachts. Multiple boxing wrestling results from New York and surrounding cities noted.
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Dempsey Named Secretary Of Corry Amateur Club
Aug 1 set for next Corry Athletic Club amateur boxing show at Athletic Field. Club plans include a new ring, improved facilities, and a larger turnout of local fighters with several Union City youths entering the August program. Secretary Dempsey aims to have the card announced early next week.
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Tennis Finals Set Friday for City Championship Clash
Revs 4 Boyd defends title in the 1982 city tennis final against Melvin Conbett at Kiwanis Club on Mill Street Friday at 5 oclock. Conbett reached the final by defeating Jimmy Lewis, with a large crowd expected for a best of five match between the longtime local favorite and the challenger.
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Risko to meet Griffith in Cleveland August 1
Cleveland July 20 John Risko the Cleveland fighter who returned to prominence in heavyweight circles by defeating Mickey Walker has been signed to meet Tuffy Griffith of Chicago in Municipal Stadium August 1 Promoter Tommy Xie Ginty announced The pair have met three times before with Griffith winning the decisions each time
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West Penn junior championship tees off at South Hills
About 50 youthful western Pennsylvania golfers begin the 86 hole qualifying round at South Hills Country Club in Pittsburgh. James L. Marks Jr and his brother Wilson Marks are among entrants, with James the Indiana country champion and Wilson the eastern interscholastic champion. sixteen qualifiers advance to match play with semifinals and finals set for Friday.
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Pittsburgh
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South Hills Country Club
West Pont
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Hist Minetas Preparatory
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Corry Boys Withdraw From Card For Boxing Retirement
Three Corry youths Bob Franz Sony Staples and Al Hand withdraw from Friday night amateur bout card at Eire. They retire from boxing citing parental objections while other local fighters on the program are expected to proceed with their bouts.
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Third Horseshoe Pitching Tourney Set For Tonight
Third in a series of horseshoe pitching tournaments will be staged on the Journal courts at 7 o'clock this evening. All horseshoe tossers of the city and vicinity are invited to compete. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of both the A and B divisions.
Falconer Nine II Defeated Buffalo in Paris Game
In a noisy Paris street scene a village team faced the Buffalo nine in a rough exhibition. Nunn led Falconer with strong hitting and base running but a misplay on a return to second base and unearned runs swung momentum to Buffalo who won 15 to 1 amid errors and fanned batters. Palmer Beilin struck out nine while Buffalo capitalized on four walks.
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Battalino Loses Again to Petrolle in 11 Rounds
New York July 20 Battalino former featherweight champion suffered his fourth defeat at the hands of the Petrolle family by night when Frank Petrolle won an 11 round decision Frankie had beaten him before and Billy Petrolle had done the job twice Frankie had easy going after the third round He stopped the Hartford slugger for any count in the fourth round.
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Fragmented Probate Discourse Threads Through Legal Notices
A garbled extract discusses wills and probate with notes on testators and estates, critiquing misleading dispositions and urging scrutiny of guardians and executors. It touches on emigration, deportation, and political commentary, including remarks attributed to senators and references to legal processes and public discourse.
Doctor's Union Tc Report Of Night Water Incident
A 54 year old man named de Springer from Shady ai district drowned after a night incident. Rescue attempts included several efforts at respiration but he could not be revived.
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