Duke Team Poised for Next Season Says Football Scouts
Football scouts rate Duke as a team with real potential to contend for the National League title next season. The piece notes a dramatic 11 inning game with key moments including Prank Demaree scoring on a walk and a pinch hit by Woody English, while Pittsburgh and other races shift in the standings as New York’s lead tightens.
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Pittsburgh
Cubs
Prank Demaree
Wy Woody
English
al Smith
Winger
Cardinals
Brooklyn
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Cincinnati
Phillies
al Hollingsworth
Babe Herman
Kiki Cuyler
Alex Kampouris
Boston
Mes Ox
Red Hose
Cleveland
Chicago
Marco Peeepe van Atta
Detroit
Wallace Wade Has Them This Time Says Duke Scout
Eddie Brietz reports Duke’s Wallace Wade is seen by scouts as having the upper hand this season. The piece weaves in notes on Pepper Martin, Danny O Mahoney, Don George, and other players, with broader mentions of sports figures and upcoming events.
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York
Duke
Wallace Wade
Wade
Charlie Dressen
Cincinnati Ager
Pepper Martin
St. Louis
Danny O'Mahoney
Don George
Boston
Troy Takes Lead In Play-off Series
Troy Trojans defeated the Dothan Bell Devils 4 to 3 in 11 innings to seize a 1 0 edge in the Dixie Amateur League playoff. Walters delivered the tying hit in the ninth and later scored the winning run as Pickens started for Dothan in the decisive game scheduled for this afternoon in Dothan.
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Alabama state insurance head ties arrests to four in two cases
Montgomery reports state insurance head Frank N. Julian announced arrests tied to four individuals across two cases. The details stress ongoing enforcement actions by state authorities.
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Ala
Frank N. Julian
Murdock to Meet Montgomery in Decatur Wrestling Main Event
Promoter Chris Jordan announced that Paul Thunderbolt Murdock has signed to face Bob Montgomery in the Decatur American Legion wrestling card main event next Tuesday. Texas rules will apply and the first two of three falls decide the bout as the largest Decatur crowd seeks a rematch after last week’s show.
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Paul “Thunderbolt
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Bob Montgomery
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Legion
Bullet Gunther
Nashville
Fe Byrd
Louisville
New Trap Champion to Be Crowned Today
In Vandalia Ohio the Grand American Handicap will crown a new trapshooting champion as a long shot from oblivion could rise to the sport’s highest honor. The field features high averages pushed back to 25 yards with lighter shooters at 16 yards, ensuring a wide contest. Walter Beaver of Berwyn Pennsylvania previously won from the 25 yard line and seeks a repeat, while no one has ever won the title twice.
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Miami Valley
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Berwyn
Southern League Birmingham at Atlanta Tonight
Schedule notes Birmingham faces Atlanta in a night game as the only Southern League matchup. The American League card lists Washington at Mon Zor and Louis at Cleveland with two interleague ties.
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Yesterday's Results Memphis Defeats Atlanta in Extra Inning Thriller
In a tense baseball clash Memphis edged Atlanta 3 to 2 after 14 innings. The game featured standout pitching and late scoring bursts as both teams jousted for momentum.
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Baseball scores from early games
Washington beat Chicago 17 to 4. St Louis defeated New York 12 to 9. Boston won against Detroit 10 to 9. Philadelphia led Cleveland 1 to 0.
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National League and American Association Scores Update
Summary of recent baseball results lists National League 4 New York 3 Cincinnati 11 9 Philadelphia 1 St Louis Brooklyn rain only games scheduled International Montreal 6 Toronto Newark 9 Albany 2 Baltimore 8 Syracuse 3 Rochester 9 Buffalo 0 American Association St Paul 11 Columbus 6 Kansas City 4 Indianapolis 3 Minneapolis 6 Toledo 2.
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Dixie Amateur Playoff Thriller Troy Tops Dothan in 11 Innings
In a tense Dixie Amateur playoff game, Troy defeats Dothan 4 to 3 after 11 innings. Pitching sides locked down the middle frames before Troy pushed across the deciding run in extras.
PELS TIE ATLANTA FOR FIRST IN SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION
The Pelicans stayed within one point of Atlanta in a tight Southern Association race. New Orleans routed Nashville 6 to 2 behind a 10 hit effort led by Eddie Rose. Atlanta and Birmingham games featured late rallies as Chattanooga defeated Birmingham 3 2. Little Rock won its fourth in a row over Knoxville with a decisive eighth inning.
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Pelican
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Nelson
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Benning
Chattanooga
Hank Halvery
Lookouts
Lewis
Mihalic
Moore
Birmingham
Little Rock Travelers
Knoxville
Deal
Gadsden Team Eliminated From Tourney In Wichita
The Gadsden semi pro baseball team were eliminated from the national tournament in Wichita Kansas by Peerless of Rossville Georgia with a 1 to 0 score. Both clubs fought hard as the loss meant elimination after one prior defeat.
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Wichita
Kas
Peerless
Rossville
Marathon winner and Cubs manager updates from period sports
A year ago Meil Porter won the Cleveland marathon in 2 31 with Clarence Demar second. Three years later Grimey returned as Cubs manager at a reported salary of 30000. Five years ago Paul Jessup set a national discus record of 160 feet 878 inches. Frank Wykoff fractured an ankle after being kicked by a horse.
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Meil Porter
Cleveland
Clarence Demar
Grimey
Cubs
Paul Jessup
Frank Wykoff
Broncounty Players Edge Johnson In Seven Run Clash
Bronaugh set a season center field record with nine chances handled nine putouts and one assist plus a double and a single. Harvey added a double and reached base in three trips while scoring on Johnson’s double. Graham driven scoring hits fueled the offense as McElhannon was plunked and Bronaugh scored on the play with Gentry at second. Eighth inning miscue by Grant allowed Graham to reach third before Harvey’s finish.
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Newton
Sheffield Southern Rails Visit Local Park This Afternoon
A local baseball note states Eddie Black will pitch for the locals against the Sheffield Southern Rails at 4 15 this afternoon at the local park. Mach toff is expected to handle the Rails batting. The inning ends after a squeeze play and a passed ball with umpires Burleson and Whitt noted.
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Whitt
McLaughry Predicts Lateral Game Boost for Brown This Fall
Mercer state notes coach Demond McLaughry of Brown sees the lateral pass as a centerpiece of most college attacks this season. He warns Brown may be very good or very bad, but not mediocre, despite losing most of its line. He cites a lopsided backfield, a strong line, and new freshmen like Turcopy and Hinckly as hopefuls. Brown opens with Rhode Island and Springfield, then faces Dartmouth, Syracuse, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, and Colgate in quick succession.
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East in Finals as Washington, Yale reach semi in New Orleans
In New Orleans on Aug 23, representatives from the East advanced to the finals of the men’s event after easy wins. Yale’s Jacey Washington and defending champion Bayou standout Tonia faced little resistance, each securing straight sets as the East claimed semifinal spots.
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Drink or Smell Teaches Odd Slogan Lesson
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local or regional ad or blurb about a quirky slogan, possibly referencing a play on senses. The readable bits mention drinking or smelling, and a "best bail" phrase, suggesting a humorous or promotional item from a newspaper page.
Major League Leaders Batting and Power Figures
National League leaders include Vaughan of the Pirates with 401 and Medwick of the Cardinals at 169 hits. Berger of the Braves tops runs batted in with 102 and Ott of the Giants with 27 home runs. Stolen bases lead by Meestia of the Cardinals with 17. American League details show Vosmik of the Indians with 249 runs batted in and Greenberg of the Tigers with 140 RBIs.
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Southern Leaders Compiled by The Associated Press
Official batting leaders list compiled by Charles H. Miller shows top players with games played at bat and hit totals. Includes Nash and Gleeson with high batting averages, home run tallies led by Taitt, and regional team mentions such as Nashville Rose New Orleans Memphis and Little Rock with scattered statistics.
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Baseball Highlights From Yesterday’s AP Report
Indians had six hits with nine run opportunities, Billy English struck out Woody English and Ott. Ott collected four Giants hits including two home runs. Buddy Myer had two hits and two RBIs in a Senators win over the White Sox. Harland Clift led the Browns in an attack on the Yankees with three hits. Detroit pitched for a double and two singles.
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