Tigers Beat Tribe 3 0 to Retain Lead in American League
Elden Auker pitched a four hitter for Detroit as the Tigers beat Cleveland 3 0 to extend their lead in the American League. The Tigers’ Big Four combined for 47 wins in 62 decisions, while the Yankees rolled past Boston 12 4 behind five hit outings from Rufus the Red. Roy Parmelee struggled as Boston beat New York 8 0, and Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 8 7 on Al Lopez’s ninth inning homer. The Reds crushed Pittsburgh 13 3 as St Louis Brown apdander rallied to beat the White Sox 8 8, but fell two points short of fifth place, with Washington gaining rainout relief in Philadelphia.
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Parmeree
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Tex Carleton
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al Lopez
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Johnson Resting Comfortably in Hospital for Pleural Pleurisy
Walter Johnson, longtime manager of the Cleveland Indians, is listed in fair condition at Lakeside hospital with pleurisy. Dr. H. M. Castle reports he is improving slightly though still feverish and in some pain. Pneumonia is not present. Doctors expect a two week or longer stay based on similar cases.
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Walter Johnson
Cleveland Indians
Lakeside Hospital
H. M. Castle
Johnson
Baseball Highlights From A Doubleheader Card
Woody English of the Cubs drove in four runs with a homer and two singles against the Cardinals. Charley Ruffing and Lou Gehrig of the Yankees starred as Ruffing held Boston to five hits while Gehrig had four hits including his 33rd homer. Elden Auker of the Tigers shut out the Indians with four hits. Al Lopez of the Dodgers homered in the ninth to beat the Phillies. Harland Clift and Debs Garma of the Browns each contributed triples in a ninth inning rally to defeat the White Sox. Ed Brandt of the Braves blanked the Giants with two hits and added three more blows for the win.
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al Lopez
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Giants
Four Left N Publinx Semifinals Begin With Youth Front
Pittsburgh August 3 AP reports four survivors in a semifinal round including a 17 year old youth who says he plays golf only to please his family. They start today in a seven game series against the double winner after finishing one two in the first and second halves.
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South Park
Arthur Armstrong
Honolulu
David A. Mitchell
Indianapolis
Pelicans sweep Chicks as series ends in Memphis
New Orleans Pelicans crush Memphis Chicks 6 to 1 to clinch the series four games to one and return home to face the Atlanta Crackers. Atlanta won 1 to 0 at Knoxville. Barons beat Travelers 4 to 2. Chattanooga downed Nashville 6 to 5. Nashville lineup adjustments noted with two pitchers in the field.
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New Juke Markets Report with Palmers Names and Prices
Market figures show T W Palmer and New Juke listings across futures with Jan March May July October and December contracts. Prices range from about 1200 to 1840 in various high, low, open, close figures, reflecting shifting values on the New Orleans exchange.
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Weather Notes and Economic Estimate Brief
Oklahoma and Arkansas were hot and dry. Light showers occurred in Georgia and the Carolinas. The government report cites an average exchange member estimate of 9,434,000.
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Carolinas
Cotton Letter Opens Mixed Trading In New York
New York Aug 2 cotton eased under pre-bureau pressure as traders took positions at limit moves. Weather reports noted light showers in Central Texas and widespread rains along the southern coast, influencing market sentiment.
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New York
Texas
Butter and eggs market report from Chicago auctions
In Chicago on August 3, butter sold in firm creamery specials at 26 to 36 1-2 with various grades and extras pricing. Firsts and seconds showed mixed ranges up to 34 to 24-13 and 21 to 22 respectively. Eggs totaled 5811 with current prices around 18 1-4 for fresh fauna and 1-2 ip. No egg sales listed.
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Chicago
Major League Leaders Summary in National and American Leagues
National League top honors include P Waner of the Pirates hitting .362 and Mel Ott of the Giants driving in 111 runs with 26 homers. Joe Medwick and others post strong totals in Batting, Runs, and Stolen Bases. American League leaders show Gehrig with .373, 119 RBIs, and 33 homers, plus Manush’s .395 average and 150 hits.
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Dixie Amateurs League Advances Through 1934 Season
The Dixie Amateurs league shows stability with six charter members Abbeville Dothan Troy Union Springs Montgomery remaining, Selma sold to Fulada in 1933, Ozark added in 1934. Dothan tops the first half led by Le Grant Scott now with Birmingham, Lee Rogers and a strong defense. Second half race tight as Wiregrass fears a double-half champion rule prompts a short playoff for second place.
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Fulada
Ala
Abbeville
Dothen
Troy
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Montgomery
Ozark
Dothan
le Grant Scott
Birmingham
Lee Rogers
Alabama
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