Four Clubs Vie For NL Pennant In Dramatic Finish
The Cubs Robins Giants and Cardinals race toward the end of the season as they open four five game series. Each club can still win the pennant with Giants least likely and Cubs leading but challenged by Cardinals. Cardinals have a late surge while Robins seek momentum and Giants press for last chance to claim title.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Chicago Cubs
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Ebbets
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
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Brooklyn
Phillies
Jeffrhy Robins
Ubs
Red Birds
Robins
Evel John Sl. McGraw
Broad Roundup of early season sport and boxing previews
The column surveys urban bowling league reorganizations, indoor meet preparations, and upcoming amateur and professional events. It highlights Jim Ryvals and Hugh Bedlen in a Boston exhibition, notes All Boston and All Stars lineups, recounts Buffalo Bisons vs Pirates action with Ruel Love dominating, and previews September tournaments at Cambeiglie Springs and Erie area venues. It also mentions Timmy McLarnin vs Al Singer in Yankee Stadium with McLarnin favored and notes protest risks in the Wesleyville league race.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Ula
Buffalo
Bisons
Ruel Love
Cyan Quincy
Pirates
Timmy McLarnin
al Singer
Yankee Stadium
MeLarnin Viles
Jimmy
Vancouver
Sinzor
Peskivenis
Sammy Mundell
Mcballin
McLarnin
Singer
Sekura Beats Adgie in Philadelphia Main Event
Sekura defeats Adgie Philadelphia in a decisive main event at the Here Last Sight. Adgie displayed considerable game but Sekura pressed the Olifoah's teogiM attack in the eighth round.
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ADGIE
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Septia
Dayton
Math Adgie
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Teogim
Heeney Wins Close Fight In Meyersowl Main Event
In Braddork Florida a heavyweight bout ended in a tight decision as Heeney edged George Panka before a record crowd at Meyers Owl. Heeney weighed about 205 and Panka around 192, with two judges split and the crowd favoring Panka’s long range striking. Preliminary bouts featured Williams over Cunningham and Wright stopping Solynck in round two.
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Braddork
Yim Hosngy
New Zealand
George Panka
Glisaport
Jick McVey
Cleveland
Nice
Aliqilippa
Realty swindler will face victims in 1928 fraud case
Ly n Thompson, 57, of Atlantic City, was lodged at Central police station on a suspicious person charge after being accused of cheating people in real estate transactions in 1928. He will have a police court hearing tomorrow. Thompson had returned from Atlantic City last night following his arrest on the spaverratis. Hay Miller knocked out Mike Sarko in the third round of a scheduled ten round bout at Dexter Perym last night.
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Pimusburgh
Lyn Thompson
Atlantic City
Thompson
Auantic City
Ray HW Yori
Hay Miller
Ob Mike Sarko
Gaston
Western Clubs Final Swing In East as NL Opens Series
Western clubs begin their final swing through the West while Eastern teams finish their farewell tour. National League matchups include St Louis vs New York and Chicago vs Brooklyn with Cincinnati facing Philadelphia. New York beat Brooklyn 8 10 2 in the day game. Ray Moss and Jim Elliott earned wins in separate contests.
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United Press
National League
St Louis
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia Athletics
Upset marks play in tennis singles at national championship
Forest Hills September reports thirty-two players remain in the national singles draw. R Norris Williams, formerly of Philadelphia now in New York, beat George Lott 7-5 4-1 as part of the upset wave. Berkeley Bell of Austin defeated Jean Borotra, while the champion Bill Tilden presses toward an eighth title with Edward Feebleman awaiting in the next round.
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Lott
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Forest Hills
Lie Nen
R. Norris Williams
Philadelphia
New York
George Lott
Chi
Berkeley Bell
Austin
Tex
Jean Borotra
France
Lolt
Biz Bil Tillen
Aithierto
Edward W. Felblemai
Tilden
Enterprise Boom Sparks Yacht Race Controversy
United Press reports J P Morgan's yacht Enterprise skippered by Harold Vanderbilt will use a new patent boom amid a tense contest with Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V. Weetamoe's protest against the boom is noted, though the Weetamoe has been withdrawn from competition. The New York Yacht Club committee says the boom is legal and may have aided Enterprise's wins.
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Newport
R. 1
Voétamne
J. P. Morgan
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Enterprise
Thomas Lipton
Shamrook
Weelamoe
Weetamoe
Iinto
Shamrovic
Vanderbilt
New York Yacht Club
Weetdmoe
Morgan Syndicate
Marines Cop Pistol Title at Camp Perry National Meet
United States Marine Corps team won the national pistol team championship for the second straight year with 1204 points, beating Navy 1274 and Seattle police 1248. The event was at Camp Perry, around 4H entries, with a new world record set by the American Legion team at 1948 of 2000. Results pending after October 1. Ray Moss noted as yesterday's hero for Phillies in a doubleheader.
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Camp Perry
United States Marine Corps
Tocay
Marines
Navy
Seattle Police Department
United States American Legion
Willams
Philadelphia
Arnold and Litz Set Special Auto Race at Altoona
Altoona officials arranged a special automobile race between Billy Arnold of Chicago, 1930 AAA champion, and Deacon Litz of DuBois after a Labor Day classic Arnold won and Litz second. The race was demanded to settle who is the better driver. Rain shortened the prior event, with Litz alleging unfairness in the finish.
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United Press
Altoona
Altoona Speedway
Billy Arnold
Shicaga
Deacon Litz DuBois
Arnold
Litz
Johnstown set to host fifth Mid-Atlantic title game
In Johnstown Pennsylvania on September 9 the Slarksburg Generals lead 2 2 in the series to decide the Mid Atlantic championship and will face Johnstown tonight the winner taking the series. A win by Clarkshurz would give the West Virginians the flag. In Newark Prince Curera added another knockout to his string stopping Pat McCarthy of Boston in 1 minute 16 seconds of the second round of a ten round bout at the Velodrome Carnera weighed 265 pounds.
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Primo Newark
N. J. Sephy
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Pat McCarthy
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Match Play in Pro tournament opens today
The 32 top U S professional golfers start match play in the PGA event. Defending champion Leo Diegel, after an 81 then a 69 over 36 holes, seeks to retain his crown. He faces Henri Guici while Horton Smith and Johnny Farrell, tied leaders with 145, meet stern opponents. Smith draws Billy Burke and Burke, a former Open winner, advances from a tough qualifying run.
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Soper
Leo Diegel
Baltimore
Qyinter
Los Angeles
Diegel
Leo
Lhriges
Henri Guici
Stratford
Conn
Horton Smith
Joplin
Youngster
Johnny Farrell
Mamatonetl
Miners threaten strike as US guards moved to Cerro de Pasco
In Peru 250 additional troops are en route to the Cerro de Pasco mines to protect 26 Americans from a 1500 worker strike threat. Earlier 150 and 100 more were dispatched to guard American owned properties in Oroya Cerro de Pasco and surrounding towns amid government reports that all foreigners are safe. Meanwhile Harald Haid is released to the Boston Braves for the waiver price.
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Lima
Peru
Cerro de Pasco
Vie Andes
Hese
Oroya
Cerro de Pasca
Ste
Erie Tossers Comeback Match With Corty Pitchers Tonight
Sam White, famed Brie horseshoe ace, brings a strong team to Corry for an intercity clash after Corty’s earlier county seat defeat. The program aims to stage two matches under Tonight’s conditions with Kinney’s squad facing White’s lineup, as both sides prepare after recent practice and travel plans.
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Corty
Qlite
Journal
Baleles
Corry
White
Pennsylvania
Kinney
Royal Squad
Tp A. Aheone
Sports schedule notes and a local visit
No games scheduled. In the baseball docket Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 8 to 2 in the first game and 11 to 4 in the second. Other scheduled matchups include Boston at Chicago, Washington at St Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Chicago at Brooklyn, and St Louis at New York. Arthur L Campbell of Erie, formerly of this city, was a visitor yesterday with a friend.
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Boston
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Cleveland
National
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
SL. Louis
Arthur L. Campbell
Erie
Esterday
Bowling Loop Reorganizes Monday Night League
Corry City Bowling League plans a Monday meeting at 8 pm at Recreation Alleys East Main street to elect officers form a schedule committee and finalize details for the league season reorganization. Teams from last season are urged to attend and new groups may submit petitions for membership via a representative.
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Corry City
East Main Street
Hoover to attend world series if possible
President Hoover expressed a wish to see a world series game next month if arrangements permit. His October 2, 6 and 7 speaking engagements may hinder travel, but with Philadelphia likely clinching the American League pennant he might travel to attend a single game, possibly in Philadelphia on October 1.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Philadelphia
Earths energy, aurora, and crime notes in brief
An eclectic mix of scientific musings on earth energy and electrons, plus local police notes and a controversial comment on public order. The column references world science and a rural police chief, then shifts to late 19th century crime coverage and a defendant sentenced to two years.
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