Cubs and Athletics Rally in Major League Narrow Races
Cubs beat Pirates 1 0 as Cantwell allowed three hits and Bush earned his 15th win. Comorosky cleared the bases with a three run triple for Pittsburgh. Cardinals blank Brooklyn 5 2 as Alexander matched Morris. Giants beat Reds 6 1 behind early offense. Macks top Detroit 7 4 with Earnshaw leaving early and Bishop shining. Yankees end home win streak 3 2 to Lyons as Ruth homered for 25th. Cleveland crushes Boston 10 3 behind Zinn. Senators rally past Browns 13 9 in eighth inning surge.
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Yanks
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Guy Bush
Cantwell
Comorsky
Phils
Jess Petty
Cardinals
Brooklyn
Alexander
Johnny Morris
Dodgers
Jim Bottomley
Giants
Cincinnati
Luque
Larry Benton
Reds
Detroit
Earnshaw
Tigers
Max Bishop
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Chicago
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Earl Combs
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Ruth
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Boston
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Ruffing
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St. Louis
Throngs Attend Pool Event Fundraiser Evening
A capacity crowd attended Malone 1s inaugural swimming and Giving program last night. Two girls competed in boys events with permission after showcasing a strong diving display. Charles Rowland of Asheville won the fancy diving prize while Miss Leddie Speake finished second among boys. Howell Kirby of Decatur won the 60 yard dash for boys over 15, with Lena McGregor of Athens second. Frances Winton of Hartselle won the 40 yard dash for girls over 15, and Joe Otte of Decatur won the 40 yard dash for boys under. Judges were A G Patterson Maynard Layman and Donald Humphrey.
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Asheville
N. C
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Dothan
Howell Kirby
Decatur
Lena McGregor
Athens
Frances Winton
Hartselle
Stee
Joe Otte
Deca
A. G. Patterson
Maynard Layman
Donald Humphrey
Boxing show rumors center on August plans here
Talk of a boxing show increases with rumors of scraps staged here under the American Legion. It is expected Jackie Baker and Joe Hall will be on the ring card.
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American Legion
Jackie Baker
Joe Hall
Pioneers Meet at YMCA Saturday Evening
Members of the Teddy Roosevelt Pioneers club will meet Saturday night at the YMCA at 7:00.
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Teddy Roosevelt Pioneers Club
Michigan to Meet Harvard in Ann Arbor Clash
Ann Arbor hosts Harvard on November 9 in a long awaited rematch. The 1914 classic saw Michigan stun Harvard 7 0 behind standout Johnny Maulbetsch whose ball handling and runs sparked the Wolverines.
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Johnny Harvard
Crimson
Ann Arbor
Harry Kipke
Wolverines
Harvard
Cambridge
Eddie Mahan
Tacks
Hardwick
Pennock
Bradlee
Maulbetsch
Hughitt
Raynsford
Splawn
Mahan
Bradless
Johnny Maulbetsch
Maully
Eaglettes Meet at First Presbyterian Church Tonight
The Eaglettes will meet at 7 30 tonight at the First Presbyterian Church.
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Eaglettes
First Presbyterian Church
Barons Beat Mobile Bears 11 to 10 in Southern League
Barons win a close contest over Mobile Bears 11 10 as Ray Francis preserves the lead with relief pitching. Crackers take two close games 5 4 and 2 1 against the Pets while Vols defeat Lookouts 5 3 with Partridge and Poole homering.
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Mobile Bears
Pelicans
Crackers
Bears
Mobile
Baron
Ray Francis
Pets
Sheehan
Blethen
Haley
Vols
Partridge
Poole
Sanders
Dartmouth Golf Captain Henry Ekstrom Crowned New Hampshire Amateur Champion
Henry Ekstrom of Dartmouth has won the New Hampshire state amateur championship. The report notes his victory among 45 competitors as the season’s standout amateur event in the state.
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Henry Ekstrom
Dartmouth
New Hampshire
Ring Ropes Fail To Stop Elkmont Boxer Horton
In Athens last night Kid Horton of Elkmont fought Charlie Mack of Athens in a six round preliminary. Mack drove through the ropes but Horton followed and kept punching. Mack learned the ropes could not stop him as he tangled and dodged the flurries from the Elkmont fighter.
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Athens
Kid Horton
Charlie Mack
Elkmont Black
Gipson Shines as Hartselle Triumphs Over Decatur All-Stars
Gipson pitched strongly for Hartselle in a Thursday win, 7 to 3 over the Decatur All-Stars. Chandler and Nelson received weak support as Hartselle built an early lead, with Decatur finally rallying in the seventh inning.
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Gipson
Hartselle
Decatur
Chandler
Nelson
Through Says Walker to Cancel All Games
Tillie Walker announces he is through and calls off remaining All-Star games due to inability to field reliable players and uncertainty about opponent quality. Financial difficulties also troubled the chubby pilot of the club.
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Walker
E. O
Tillie” Walker
Diamond
Trinity Takes Two From Wheeler Club in Baseball Sweep
Trinity won both games at Wheeler, led by masterful pitching from Battles who struck out nine and allowed three hits in game one. Sheets and Battles shut down Wheeler in the second game to complete the doubleheader sweep.
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Wheeler
Battles
Sheets
Wheeler Boys
Elkmont Beats Ardmore 20 to 2 in Fast Game
Elkmont's ball club routed Ardmore in a Thursday afternoon game. Strong hitting led to a decisive 20 to 2 victory for the Elkmont folks.
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Elkmont
Ardmore
Reigh Count Home From England to Cary Fame
Cary celebrates Reigh Count the famed racing colt returned from England after a runner up finish in the Ascot cup. Owner Mrs John D Hertz may race him abroad again next year or stand him at stud. Crowds greet the horse as he travels to Leona Farm amid local pride.
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Ill
Leona Farm
Reigh Count
John D. Hertz
England
Reigh
Hertz Farm
Teams Scheduled Across Two Leagues This Today
Southern League games feature Chattanooga at Nashville New Orleans at Atlanta Mobile at Birmingham Memphis at Little Rock Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston In the National League Boston at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis In the American Association Kansas City at Milwaukee St Paul at Minneapolis Yesterday Nashville defeated Chattanooga 5 to 3 Memphis beat Little Rock 10 7 final score 7 3 Atlanta won 5 to 2 over New Orleans and Birmingham edged Mobile 11 to 10 in a 10 inning first game score.
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Defeat and Scores From Early Night Cards
Sports standings show New York edged by Detroit 2 4 Philadelphia routed by Cleveland 10 3 Boston beat Cleveland 3 and St Louis 9 to Washington 13. Players and teams listed reflect the night’s results across multiple matchups.
Scores Roll in From City Matches
Report lists final tallies: Chicago 1 Boston 0 New York 6 Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 2 St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 3. The results show steady action across multiple venues with several high totals and close games.
Hartselle Team Will Be Strong
The Morgan County high school football squad is expected to be among the strongest in years. Few players left after graduation and fans anticipate a bright fall schedule with many victories.
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Hartselle
Morgan County High School
Joe Hall Aims at East Invasion With Boxing Card
Joe Hall plans to join the eastward boxing scene as he resumes residence here. He intends to accompany Jackie Baker upon his return within a month and may enter under manager Nick Florio. Hall joins a stable that includes Sergeant Sam Baker and Jackie Baker.
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Joe Hall
Jackie Baker
Jackie
Rat East
Joe
Nick Florio
Samm Baker
Turner Refuses To Meet Athens Foeman In Ring Card
Gene Turner was absent as his name was called for a prelim bout with Brick Williams of Athens. Officials announced the issue would be taken up with the Alabama state boxing commission.
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Brick Williams
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The
Alabama State Boxing Commission
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Lee
Jack Sullivan
Jack
Athens Loses to Sheffield Crew in Shutout
Athens dropped a shutout contest to Sheffield Thursday afternoon in Sheffield. The Athenians failed to land consistent hits as Sheffield won 6 to 0.
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Athens
Sheffield
Ter rapin Derby Planned at 101 Ranch
The sixth annual national terrapin derby is set for September 2 at the 101 Ranch in Ponca City Oklahoma. Five elimination races will determine the first five entrants into the main event.
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Ponca City
101 Ranch
Scrappers Galore Shown To Fandom At Athens Event
Several hundred fans watched scrappers in Athens last night. Jack O'Brien from Shelbyville Tennessee Bushy Bolton from Huntsville Alabama and Carson Williams from Tampa Florida were introduced. The fighters issued a wide open challenge to Alabama fighters in their weight class.
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Athens
Jack O’brien
Shelbyville, Tenn
Bushy Bolton
Huntsville
Carson Williams
Tampa
Fla
Alabama
Texas Rookie Rule Draws Major League Scouts
A bumper crop of Texas league rookies under the five rooke rule draws scouts from top clubs. Cecil Stewart of Shreveport stands out for speed and defense after 156 chances with no errors. Bernard Starr and Irvin Jeffries are also strong rookies likely to reach the majors next year.
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Texas Diamonds
Cecil Stewart
Shreveport
Stewart
Bernard Starr
Irvin Jeffries
Starr
Central High Lineman Franklin Moore Eyes Southern Military Academy
Franklin Moore, a top Central High lineman, will visit Southern Military Academy this weekend with a possible enrollment this fall. Friends urge him to stay, as his loss would hit Central’s hopes for next season hard. coaches labeled him one of the area’s top guards.
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Franklin Moore
Central High School
Southern Military Academy
Moore
Central High
Central Machine
Jackie and Joe Spar in Friendly Decatur Legion Bout
Jackie Baker and Joe Hall, fifth representatives of Decatur, boxed in a friendly bout before Morgan county post of the American Legion. The sparring provided entertainment for Legionnaires with an interesting match last night.
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Jackie
Joe
Jackie Baker
Joe Hall
Decatur
Morgan County
American Legion
Chism Stops Baker With Appalling Knockout
In Athens, Ellis Chism defeated Tommy Baker by knockout in the semi final after a back and forth bout. Baker survived a first round surge but Chism gained momentum with sharp body and head blows culminating in a fifth round knockout to end the fight.
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