Chicago Cubs Beat Giants in Tight Defeat of Giants and Yanks Win
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 8-2 as Lou Gehrig hit his 20th homer and Kemp Wicker debut sparked New York. The Cubs defeated the Giants 4-1 boosting their lead while Pittsburgh edged Boston 1-0 and Philadelphia won 2-0 over Cincinnati. Boston and Detroit also collided with a high-scoring Cleveland onslaught 13-2.
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Penn Drakes Here in August Big Meet Attendance Expected
Penn-Drakes invade the city on Sunday August 18 to play the Raymonds per a Penn-Drake schedule. The column covers baseball insights, historic notes on Indians pennants, Feller’s spring training, and other sports glimpses including golf and tennis exhibitions in Erie.
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Cooper Leads In St. Paul Open Golf Meet
Lighthorse Harry Cooper opened his bid for a fourth St. Paul open title by firing a 2 under par round on the Keller Course. The Chicagoan, winner of the event in 1930, led a field that includes Horton Smith and Dick Metz, with several professionals still on site.
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Rays and Union City Playoff for Second Place Berth
Rays and Union City are set to meet at Union City next Tuesday evening at 5:80 for a playoff game for the second place in the NYPA League first round standings. The clubs ended the Joop in a deadlock as the season closed.
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Union City
Joop
America's Cup Opens Amid Ailing Races In Atlantic
UPI report from Newport describes the race setup for the 16th British challenge as Vanderbilt aboard Ranger and Sopwith steering Endeavour Second head toward Brenton's reef lightship. A sea of boats, destroyers, and officials gathers near Marseilles harbor for the costly launch of the sailing spectacle.
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Blossom Gay Killed at Thistle Down Race
The first serious mishap of the Thistle Down meeting occurred in yesterday's third race. Blossom Gay, a two year old ally, suffered a broken leg and was destroyed after clipping near the furlong post. Jockey Jerry Taylor escaped injury. The thoroughbred was owned by J. R. Carlock and had been entered for a $4,200 selling price.
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American Association standings recap from recent games
The Toledo entry shows 12-11, Minneapolis 9-9, Kansas City 2-4, Indianapolis 1-8, Milwaukee 6-2, and Lowlaville 2-8, outlining current records in the league. No further context is provided on dates or outcomes beyond these win loss totals.
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Yesterday's Hero Ed Brandt Shuts Out Boston Belts 1-0
Ed Brandt pitched a masterful late innings performance for the Pirates, limiting the Boston Bels to two hits as they edged ahead to win 1-0. Brandt's southpaw wizardry sealed the shutout and the victory for his team.
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Sharon Race to Be Held Sunday at Sharon Speedway
United Press reports that drivers from across the country will compete in an Auto racing program on Sunday at Sharon speedway on the half mile dirt track. Notable entrants include Bill Shoop John De Camp David Wilt Paul Young Everett Saylor and Johnny McDowell. Also Fritzie Zivic, the Lawrenceville welterweight, is due to return home Sunday after pneumonia illness at Mercy Hospital.
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Aeros Host Falconer Squad In Sabbath At Falconer
Aeros host Falconer tomorrow with Vern Group pitching for locals while Letty Reynolds aims for Falconer. Falvoner’s strong Mer chants and the Rays travel to Union City as both teams seek key league wins in a busy NYPA schedule.
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Six-Man Football Gains Popularity in Ohio
Columbus July 31. More than 500 smaller Ohio high schools can field football now that H R Townsend state athletic commissioner approves six-man teams. Of 1947 OHSA enrollments only about 400 play football. Smaller schools gain year round athletics as costs and manpower drop. The game mirrors eleven-man with minor rule changes and only one paid official, making football accessible.
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Scores and upcoming games from yesterday and today
Yesterday's scores include New York 8 over St Louis 2 and Washington 13 over Cleveland 2. National League results Pittsburgh 1 over Boston 0 and Philadelphia 1 over Cincinnati 0. International league shows Montreal 7 to 1 over Jersey City. Today Cleveland visits Washington and Detroit plays Boston among others.
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Alice Marble wins Seabright tournament final
Alice Marble of San Francisco defeated Jadwiga Jedrzejowska, the Polish national champion, in a three set final to win the Seabright invitation tournament in Seabright New Jersey. Marble saved match points before prevailing 6-3 5-7 4-8 to claim her second leg on the Seabright bowl.
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