Baseball revival and boxing film notes across regional sport scene
Across Cory and Warren venues talk of reviving local baseball grows after a 4-4 Union City draw. Box office praise for Louis Galento vs Bettina fights shines, while pro football plans loom in Warren with pledges around $300. Oil City notes fish death claims amid oxygen concerns near French Creek and Munson support. Pirates trade Gus Suhr for Max Butcher. Fletcher shines, and Reds hold the lead as Pirates seek pitching depth.
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Gus Suhr
Phil Mes
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Fletcher
Corsairs
Pittsburgh
Max Butcher
Phils
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Butcher
Phillies
Cinti Reds
McRechde
Jinx Dogs White Jok Reds Stretch Lead To 12 Games
A chaotic baseball round shows the Reds extending their lead to 12 games after split doubleheader with the Phillies. Joe Vander Meer, Bob Bowman and Bucky Walters headline, while the Cardinals move up with two wins over the Dodgers. The White Sox struggle in losses as Ted Lyons returns with 10 victories in a comeback.
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George Kirkley
United Press
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White Sox
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Boston
Gerald Waller
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Jimmy Fox
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Fred Haney
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Freddy Hutchinson
Bucky Walters
Johny Vander Meer
Bully Myers
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Tom Sunkel
Don Padgett
Bob Bowman
Hugh Casey
Carl Hubbell
Granty
Cubs
Dick Bartell
Billy Herman
Vance Page
Mel Off
The
Bees
Pirates
Yesterday's hero Selkirk powers Yankees to 4 3 win over White Sox
George Selkirk homered twice driving in all four Yankee runs as the world champions defeated the White Sox 4 to 3. A postponed game in Tillville against Akron Goodrich lub altered the schedule. The Ohows will move to Titnswille for Wednesday afternoon action.
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White ‘Sox
Tillsville
Akron Goodrich
Ohlowas
Titnswille
Oregon Girl Stars In Meet Promising Olympic Prospect
Nancy Merki of Multnomah A. A. Portland set American records in the 800 and 400 meter freestyle events and finished second in the mile to lead the United States women’s swimming team at the National AAU meet. Doris Brerman and five new champions highlighted the four day event with Los Angeles teams earning top team honors.
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United Press
Des Moines
Nancy Merki
Multnomah A. A
Portland
Oré
Indi Vyidwa
A.A. U
Los Angeles A. C
Doris Brerman
Providence
Helen Orlenkovich
Sac Francisco
Marjorie
Horseshoe Champion Adds Another Title
Ten Aj Len of Denver won the East Pennsylvania Open with eight wins in nine matches among 32 top tossers. George Qurry Fayette City took second with seven wins. Defending champ William Hamen White Plains and Talo Carson Payette City each had five wins, sharing high action during a paused gym night after four innings.
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Colo
George Qurry
Fayette City
William Hamen
White Plains
Talo Carson
Payette City
Sir Vietories
Corry Edged 5 4 in Ninth At Spa In Close Battle
Corry Independents built four runs in the first inning to lead Cambridge Springs 4 0 but Cambridge Springs tied it in the fourth. The Spa club surged ahead in the ninth, scoring the decisive run to win 5 4 in a tightly contested game Sunday afternoon.
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Read
Cambridge Boys
Baseball Results From International and American Assns
Baseball results show International league scores with Baltimore 5 Buffalo 3 Newark 9 Toronto 7 Rochester 3 Syracuse 4 Montreal 3 Rochester 4 American Association standings include Minneapolis 2 Indianapolis 5 Louisville 4 St Paul 2 Kansas City 1 Columbus 2 Milwaukee 51 Toledo 4.
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Toronto
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Rochester
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Montreal
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Indianapolis
Louisville
St. Paul
Kamsas City
Columbus
Milwauker
Toledo
Browns Stage Camp Aug 14 19 at Youngstown
Youngstown hosts the St Louis Browns scouting camp at Idora Park for ages 17 to 28 and 150 pounds and up. Scouts led by Bill Orbanski will evaluate candidates to find potential major league players for the Browns organization. Players pay own expenses. signed players may have expenses refunded. Write Youngstown Baseball Club for details.
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Browns
Jack Kramer
Lafayette
San Antonio
Johnny Berardino
Johnstown
Youngstown, Clb
Osley
Youngstown Baseball Club
Gily Bank
Ohio
Collesians to Battle Eagles at Temple Stadium
Twenty six members of an all star college team will meet the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Professional Football League in a charity game at Temple Stadium August 22. The collegians will train at West Chester State Teachers College under Tad Wiemann and Glenn Killinger. Davey OBrien headlines the squad. The Eagles opened camp at St Joseph's College. Two squads battled to a scoreless practice.
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Philadelphia
Siay
Philadelphia Eagles
Temple Stadion
Collegians
West Chester State Teachers’ College
Tad Wiemann
Princeton
Glenn Killinger
West Chester
Davey O'Brien
Tex Christian
Eagles
St. Joseph's College
Plan Shoot at Corry Red and Gun Club Range
An outdoor shoot is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 at the Corry Red and Gun Club range on Lindsley Hollow Road. The time suits store employees and all interested are invited to participate. Daddies are also invited to join the shoot.
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Standings and Results From The MBIAC and National League
Readable portions show MBIAC standings with New York and Chicago leading, plus Cleveland Boston St Louis and Philadelphia top results. Yesterday’s results include Cincinnati 9 to 5 and Philadelphia 2 to 1, New York 3 to 1, Chicago 1 to 7, Boston 7 to 5, Pittsburgh 5 to 4, and St Louis 6 to 5 with Brooklyn 2 to 2. No games scheduled today.
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Rt. Louis
McNeill Fails to Impress Cup Prospect in Final
McNeill, favored for the 1939 U S Cup team, loses in straight sets to Frankie Parker in the final at Sea Bright. Parker, winner of the French hard report Lille, dominates the match 6-3 8-6 6-0. McNeill and Parker then win the doubles title, defeating Mako and Sabin 6-1 6-1 4-6 6-3. Women’s singles goes to Helen Bernhard who defeats Dorothy Workman 0-3 1-8. Marble and Quist win mixed doubles 6-1 8-6 6-0 over Palfrey Fabyan and Coola.
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Don McNeill
Oklahoma City
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Sea Bright
Wiley
Mo~ Neill
Gene Mako
Los Angeles
Wayne Sabin
Portland
Ore
Helen Bernhard
Dorothy Workman
Alice Marble
San Francisco
Adis Quist
Lowine Lie
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Boston
Elwood Coola
Pirates Buy Young Piedmont Loop Star
July 31 the Pirates announce the purchase of Floyd Yount from Portsmouth Va club of the Piedmont League. The outfielder, 42 years old, 6 feet 1 inch, 180 pounds, bats and throws right handed. Purchase price reported in five figures. Pirates outbid Red Sox and Senators. Edwin Yount to report to Pirates in September.
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Pirates
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Portsmouth
Piedmont
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Boston Rec Sox
Washiigton Ienators
Williams suffers lone loss in tennis singles clash
Veteran Curly Williams drops a straight set defeat to 1938 champion Bob Hracken 6 1 6 4 while plans form for a doubles event. Williams teams with his son Bob for doubles, with new players urged to join Cobbett Powers or others soon.
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Bob” Hracken
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Lon
Bob
Tig
Melvin Cobbett
Richard Powers
Posible
Metz Brilliant in Sweep of St Paul Open Field
Chicago pro Dick Metz won the St Paul Open in a commanding performance before a 10,000-strong gallery. He captured $1,800 to lift his year total to $7,600, breaking the tournament record with a 270 12-hole total. Henry Pelloward PGA champion tied for second with 275, earning $1,050. Lloyd Mangrum and Bad Dudley also among top places.
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ST. Paul
Mmm
Dick Meta
Chicago
Bud Veess
Harry Cooper
Henry Ple
Lard
PGA
Lloyd Mangrum
Los Angeles
Bad Dudley
Philadeon
Tear captures swim title third straight
In a strong showing at Harvey's Lake, Teer won the swim title for a third consecutive year, clocking 4 seconds ahead of rivals in the event reported by Steve Woaniak. The Sea Lions beat Scranton for team honors while Wyoming Valley placed second and Canton finished third. Olean catcher Johanny Myers, after stellar Panty League form, moved up to Elmira via Brooklyn.
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Harvey's Lake In & Hobie
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He Scranton Swimming Association
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Wyomning Valley Swimming Association
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Johanny Myers
Elmira
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