Merchants Seek Cohesion as Semi Pro League Sizzles
In the ui-County Semi-Pro League the Corry Merchants extend a three-game win streak by defeating the Meadville Pioneers while signing newcomers James and Nagle and veterans Dubrosky and Dingfelder. Red Haarnik departs for Navy service reducing local talent and a fieldwide shift in the Tri-County loop is anticipated as Lake Shore, Lawrence Park, Erie and others vie for top honors.
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Cory Merchants
Meadville Pioneers
Marchinits & Clown
Ty Crandall
Tiny
James
Nagle
Chautauquan
Dubrosky
Dingfelder
Oth
Meadville
Glenwood
Allewa
Halline
George Michael Fijnl
Red
National Forge Club
Tivine
Merchants
Hofille
Navy
Tri-County
Hajnik
Uncle Sam
Irvine
Nelson Shines In Playoff At Tom O'Shanter Championship
Byron Nelson won the Tom O'Shanter 15,000 Open by four strokes over Clayton Heather after tying at 220 through 72 holes. He posted 87 71 65 67 for the final score and earned 2,500 dollars while his wife reported a diamond lost from their Toledo home on the trip back.
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Gayle Talbot
Chicago
Byron Nelson
Tom O'Shanter
Nelson
Clayton Heather
Durham
N.C
Tom O’shanter
Sogey Acres
Heather
Bosox Triumph Over Indians To Hold Second Place
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians to remain in second in the American League. Boston scored in bursts with 11 hits including two triples and three doubles, edging Cleveland 5 to 3 as Newark’s pitchers struggled.
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Red Sox
Indians
Associated Press
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Sox
Bostoms
Yankees
Titusville Club Manager Reiterates Bold Ball Gambit
Miqué Cannayillo, now managing the Titusville club, unveils a daring move as he fronts a new Ball club for the queen city. The latest sleight of hand seat marks a bold step in local sports management and public attention.
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Om Miqué Cannayillo
Titusville
Queen City
National Leaguers boast in Army Navy relief games round up
National Leaguers mock the American League in Army Navy Relief fund games and relate a Chicago veto over a Sunday Cleveland contribution. Golf notes recall Byron Nelson’s misset putt and a $2,500 first prize in the Tom O’Shanter Open. Racing discusses Saratoga nerves and war industry money, with New England tracks behind. Also reports on police ball game cancellations for gas rationing and guest stars, plus club draw, servicemen transfers, and a light round of one minute sports.
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New York
Ghoul
Byron Nelson
Foxburg Golf Links Called Oldest In U S In Golfing Feature
Franklin News-Herald notes in Golfing magazine that Foxburg Country Club in Foxburg near Oil City is the oldest US course in continuous use at its original site. Founded by Joseph Fox after 1840s introduction to golf, the club formalized in 1887 with Harry Harvey as longtime secretary treasurer.
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Franklin News-Herald
Foxburg Country Club
United States
Foxburg
Oil City
Joseph
Mipisle Fox
Bein
England
Box
Existance
Harry R. Harvey
Henry P. Hammond
Samuel Mirkle Fox
Joseph Fox
Colonial Assembly
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Allegheny River
State of
Thomas Mifflin
Foxbure
Fox
Aero 500 Defeats Ramblers in City Mushroomball League
Aero 500 jumped to an early lead and crushed the Ramblers of the City Mushroomball League. Smith pitched for the Acros, holding Ramblers in check as Aero 500 plated five in the first, seven in the second, two in the third, and four in both the fourth and fifth. Dynes, Marsh, and Philips contributed for Aero 500.
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Aero 500 Squid
Ramblers
Smith
Acros
Marsh
Bettina’s Sole Hope Hangs On Boat Bout In Philly
July 38 Melio Betina faces Gus Dovazio in a 10 round fight at Shibe Park as weather delays the event. The card Wil feature Belted, a future army donor, and a large crowd expected for the Levivals bout. Betting odds favor Betina over the fading Philadelphian.
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Philadelphia
Melio Beciina
Gus Dovazio Goe Ulough Stonigus
Shibe Park
Bettina
Camp Upton
Te Mip
Tem
Dorasio
Herman Taylor
Levivals
Belting
Philadelpian
Elven
Lot Brooks
Bet- Hina
Mentromce Hany
Bobo
Bellild
Wey
Pittsburgh boxing results show multiple regional bouts
In Pittsburgh and surrounding cities several boxing cards produced decisive results. Anton Almnisto defeated Moye Brown by knockout at McKeesport while Booker Beck fell to Fritaie Zivio in Chicago. Joe Maxim outpointed Curtis Sheppard in Cleveland. Bobby Ivy outpointed Jackie Callura in Providence. Walten Peterson KOed Sal Cesario in Holyoke and Lro Hadak outpointed Slugger White in Baltimore.
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Pittsburgh
Anton Almnisto
Foridig
Cleveland
Moye Brown
McKeesport
Tom Charles
Cincin—Nati
Booker Beckwith
Chicago
Fritaie Zivio
WBS
Norman Rubio
Albany
N.Y
Harry Bobo
Piilsburgh
Sal Cesario
Boston
Baltimore
Lro Hadak
Hivago
White
Williams and Reiser Pace in Majors
New York July 28 The National League faced embarrassment as Williams of the Boston Red Sox led the American League with a 400 plus average and Pete Reiser of Brooklyn topped the National with a 354. Williams widened his lead over Joe Gordon of the Yankees late in the season while Reiser narrowly edged Ernie Lombardi of the Braves, signaling possible back to back batting titles for the two leagues.
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Associated Press
New York
Tet Williams
Boston Red Sox
Stephen
Williams
Pete Reiser
Brooklyn
Willian
Joe Gordon
New York Yankes
Reiser
Ernie Lombard
Boston Braves
Gorton
Lombard
American Teague Won Lr Westersay's Results
Boston defeated Cleveland 8 to 5 as Westersay's results show Boston topping Cleveland. M Y Chicano note delayed: only one warning schedule. Today's games list New York at Chicago Boston at Cleveland and other pairings. No games played yesterday according to the brief.
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Westersay
Boston
Cleveland
Waniny Schedudledi
New York
Chicago
Woatigtols
St. Louis
Kilyames Sehoulilell
al Pel
Goa
Lanis
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Sammy Angott Chops Wood Before Breakfast in Training
World lightweight champion Sammy Angott of Washington pa spends two hours flag chopping wood before breakfast in Summit New Jersey as he aims to halt Ray Robinson's victory streak in New York Friday. He now weighs 148 pounds.
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Summit
N. J
Sammy Angott
Washington
Ray Robinson
New York
Angott
Yesterday's Stars Pesky and Williams Shine in Ninth
Johnny Pesky and Ted Williams delivered standout moments for the Red Sox in a ninth inning sequence. Pesky sparked a key play while Williams supplied a pivotal hit, changing the tone of the game and highlighting the team's late-inning effort.
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Johnny Pesky
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Final outdoor rifle league match set for Sunday
Sunday marks the final outdoor rifle league event with Cony and Sindy teams competing near Meadville. Notable shooters from Lawrence Park and Wolung Creek join Timweville’s Corey in the small bore event, as amid gaps McLeain’s top marksmen may be absent. Competition begins at 2 o'clock with club events lasting into the morning and afternoon, followed by the annual officer election dinner in early August.
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Cony
Sindy
Pennsylvania
Rie Leage
Lawrence Park
Wolung Creek
Meadville
Timweville
Corey
Thi Ely
Thw
Ely
Sunviay
Lawrener
de Wrestert
Ryle
Gompebl
Suysty
McLeain
Stari
WTI
Augusta Union Ciiy
Pirates Open Baseball School At Oil City
Pirates launch a baseball school in Oil City with sessions featuring drills and demonstrations led by Pirates staff. After initial instruction, a game is played before afternoon activities conclude. Pony League score lists Batavia tied with Olea 6 6 after seven innings, and Hamilton over Daines 16 to 5.
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Oil City
Inl City
Dal
Pittsburon Pirates
Ramage-Hasson
Glock
Reed
King
Batavia
Olea
Daines
Hamilton
Christoforidis Upsets Brown On Allstar Card
Former heavyweight champion Christoforidis shocks Brown in an all star boxing main event. The night features results from Pittsburgh, with scores, decisions, and fellow fighters including Maxim and Villar amid a crowded arena.
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Christoforidis
Brown
Allstar
Cleveland
Mas McKersport Negra
Gilbert Stalky Fittsburgh
Mose Brown
MeKersport
Mahineavy- Weigh
Chanplin Guy Lesnevich
Patel
Wellee Anit
Parkes
Night Brown
India
Jwaiish Chetstoforidis
King
Bo Brown
Associated Press
Hookos-McGinley Bierpriaes
Wajelt
Evanrd Charles
Cinesiunyi
Booker Beckwiff
Chicago
Kenobi
Claueio Villar
Joey Maxim
Ling Decisiore
Curls Shenepard
Pittsburgh
Lia Hehe
Charles
Ani Boukyiths
Bata Negroes
Charles Ted
Beekwiily
Berk
Willy
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Birmingham News
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