Prize Ceiling Set for Semi-Pro Tourney in Wichita
The WATIOAL Baseball Congress in Wichita Kansas placed a $10,000 ceiling on the winner’s prize for the Semi-Pro tournament starting August 18. Seventeen and a half percent of gross gate receipts will be guaranteed to future champions in years when the amount exceeds 10,000. Remainder funds will be shared among all teams on a mileage basis with a mileage allowance for all teams. The top ten teams also receive prize money. Last year Sherman Field Flyers won $9,100.
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Newspaper History Odds and Endures Through Time
A schoolboy in Esplugas, Spain, overheard a table spill revealing a treasure of Philip II gold valued at $100,000. The piece notes today there are about 90,000 newspapers and magazines published worldwide, vs. 400 centuries ago. It mentions fresh water fishes and animals consuming a third of wild food resources.
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Devalle Wins Starz and Stripes Handicap Narrowly
Devalle nosed out Thumbs Up to win Arlington's Starz and Stripes handicap before 25,000 at Washington Park. Slide finished third as Devalle clocked 1:51 35 for the mile and a furlong. Wager payouts were $19.20, $5.20, and $23.80 for the winner. Thumbs Up paid $2.80 and $2.40 to place and show, with Sirde at $5.00.
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Samson Wins Ninth District Legion Junior Title
Samson Memorial Post team sponsored by A. L. Ausley captured the Ninth District American Legion Junior baseball championship by defeating Hartford to earn entry to the Southern Area final. The squad, led by J. Howard Jobnamn of Ozark, posted 14 straight wins this season.
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Americans' 24 Inning Tie Marks Marathon Game in Philadelphia
A 24 inning marathon between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Detroit Tigers ended 1-1 with no decision after almost five hours of play. Alex Carrasquel spun seven and a third innings of shutout relief for Washington in a 3-0 win over Cleveland. The St Louis Browns beat the Boston Red Sox 4-0 for their fifth straight victory. Ernie Bonham earned his first win in a month as the New York Yankees routed the Chicago White Sox 12-3. Ducky Medwick spoiled Mick Strincevich's shutout with a first-inning single in Pittsburgh's 3-1 win over the Boston Braves. Paul Derringer, despite influenza, led the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win over Cincinnati as Van Mungo notches his 10th victory for the New York Giants in a 6-3 win over the Reds.
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Horner Pritchett Reach Alabama Golf Finals in Oroville Tourney
Horner of Montgomery and Pritchett of Tuscaloosa reached the Alabama Golf Association finals after winning semis and quarter finals at Mobile Country Club. Horner edged A P Rayford while Pritchett beat Mack Breed with a final three holes surge. The 36 hole final is set for today with morning and afternoon rounds.
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Bill Allen
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Selma
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Fred Chalmers
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Pierce Miller
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Standings and results from today's major leagues
The day brings American League scores with Chicago losing to New York 3 to 12 and Detroit tying Philadelphia 1 1. National League results include Brooklyn beating St Louis 7 to 4 and Philadelphia defeating Chicago 5 to 1. Standings show Brooklyn leading with St Louis and Philadelphia tied closely, while Pittsburgh posts a 13 to 3 win over New York and Cincinnati edges Philadelphia. Multiple schedules list today’s games across leagues including New York at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at St Louis with several cross division matchups.
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Gallorette Wins Empire Handicap Over Pavot Second
Gallorette led early, overtook Pavot on the turn, and won the $50,000 Empire Handicap by three-quarters of a length. Pavot, Willam Jefford's juvenile champion from last year, was the favorite but settled second as 11 faced the stretch run. The race drew 42 spectators. prizes included $350 to win and $2 to place.
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Joseph di Georgios
Ahird
Wood Cooke Meet For Tennis Title
REW YORK AP Sidney Wong Wunbiee champion of 1933 rallied to defeat Jock McManus in the eastern clay court championships semi finals in hot conditions. He will meet Elwood Cooke in the final after Cooke beat Frank Shields.
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