Americans Eye Olympic Record Breakthrough in 1912 Echo
The United States leads with eight of the first 12 gold medals as Americans dominate sprint and distance events. Sprinters Owens and Towne pace the team while stars like Cunningham, Sarc Romani, and Venzke rally for strong showings in the 1500 meters and high hurdles amid a field including Beccali and Love-lock. Analysts foresee a freewheeling American sweep through sprint to distance events.
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South Africa
Highmore to Host Region 8 Diamond Ball Tournament
Willis Hall chairs a region eight diamond ball meet with Aug 6 games. Pierre CCC faces Reo Heights at 9:30 opening, then Miller Pelicans vs Miller Firemen, Molara vs Miller Boosters, St Lawrence vs Piece Highway, and Highmore vs the winner of the 9:20 contest. Consolation at 4:30, final at 5:90. Winners advance to Yankton state tournament.
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Carthage Wins in Loop Second Half
Carthage defeated the local team to secure a berth for the Tri County League championship. The victors will face Sinai in a best of three series for the pennant, marking a key advancement in the second half schedule. Players listed include Watteries Preston Uirich Halverson Schanek Paulson Lynch.
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Country Club Clinic Cup Second Round Play Opens
Country Club members begin the Clinic Cup handicap tournament second round after a dinner meeting. Matches set to be completed by next Sunday. several first round results noted with some byes due to absences.
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C. J. Sandstedt
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L. Benson
F.H. Ripley
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Frank Coffey
Howard Saylor, Jr
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Howard Shober
V. L. West
Ralph Knight
Ad Weloer
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Sioux Falls Narrowly Trails in Nebraska League Race
Sioux Falls and Mitchell remained in a tight pennant chase as the Kernals held a two percent margin after Canaries beat Beatrice and Mitchell lost to Norfolk last night. Wagner limited Beatrice to eight hits guiding Sioux Falls to a 5 to 4 win despite three errors by teammates. Mitchell surged early with a three run first inning before Norfolk answered with a heavy third, keeping the race close in the Nebraska State League.
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Sarazen’s bold bunker shot seals 1932 National Open return
Gene Sarazen’s spectacular final round 66 at Fresh Meadows helps push him toward a second title in the National Open. He escaped a deep trap near the 18th green with a five foot putt as the crowd roared. Sarazen explained the trap shot as simple, stressing a clean down swing and striking an inch behind the ball to launch it out.
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Race To Choose Coach In Close All Star Ballot Fight
Chicago August 6 A near tie in the vote to select four coaches to guide the collegiate all stars against the Detroit Lions Sept 1 at Soldier Field. Bo McMillin Indiana led with 1 451 130 points Bernie Bierman Minnesota 1 342 626 Notre Dame Elmer Layden 1 313 861 and Leo Little Columbia trailed. Ballots flooded in as fans cast ballots in the national race.
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Jenkins Unveils Valveless Racing Motor Plan
Indianapolis August 6. Veteran racer John W. Jenkins announces a valveless motor will debut this year. He claims 13 to 22 percent speed gains, fuel savings, and no valve trouble, aiming for a 500 mile race model by Decoration Day week.
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Jarrett Plans Action Over Olympic Dismissal
Arthur Jarrett says he will take legal steps after the American Olympic Committee fired his wife swimmer Eleanor Brundage for drinking and rule violations. He aims to obtain facts he believes were concealed and seeks redress for damages to his wife's reputation.
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Big Tiger Wade and City Figures Named in Arizona Slice
A garbled Associated Press item lists figures including Gorilla Jones from Tucson and Art Taylor of Las Angeles plus others like Polly Pasko and Goldman with unclear roles. The fragment mentions Peoria and a Los Angeles angle, leaving exact events and contexts unreadable.
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Baseball needs more room in parks or less lively ball
In New York Ray Rogers Hornsby urges trimming home runs and long hits by reducing park sizes or the lively ball. A Cleveland 16 inning tie drew a crowd, showcasing fielding as a key thrill, with Averill’s perfect throw turning a potential homer into a double play and fans demanding classic baseball.
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Close In On Ailing Cubs as Victories Climb to 17 in 21
Giants rally behind Mel Ott for four homers in two days and 10 in 20 games, boosting the club to 17 wins in 21 with an 8-4 win over the Bees. Cubs stumble as Cardinals and Dodgers win. Pirates and Reds duel in Cincinnati. Browns halt Kennedy’s streak in split doubleheader.
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Saints Furnish Fight in Loop
Saint Paul Saints spark up the American Association chase with early season wins and a strong turnaround under manager Gabby Street. Steinbacher collected five singles in five trips yesterday as Saints faltered yet remained in contention behind Milwaukee. Milwaukee beat Columbus to stretch its lead while other scores saw Kansas City, Minneapolis, and Toledo also in action.
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Western League Scores Highlight Tight Contests
Yesterday's scores feature Beatrice 4 over Sioux Falls 5 and Norfolk 13 to 7 against Mitchell. Des Moines led 3 2, Cedar Rapids 1 5, Davenport 1 3, Waterloo 4 8, Sioux City 11 9, and Omaha 2 13 in a busy slate of games.
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Giants Hit Two Homers In Bees Game
Giants slugger Mel Ott connected on two homers as the team defeated the Bees. Roy Parmelee contributed with five hits in a 4 1 win. Swede Demagio and Yai drove in two runs apiece, while Kiki Cuyler and Ech Pat each had notable performances. It was a high activity day with multiple players contributing big at bats.
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Moulton Places With Swim Team in Sioux Falls Meet
Pierre swimmers earned enough points to place third as a team at the state AAU meet in Sioux Falls last Sunday. The squad broke three records despite a water handicap. Jasper Moulton, Pierre coach, narrowly lost the 50 and 100 meter freestyle to Wertz of Sioux Falls, and took second in junior men’s diving.
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Major league batting and pitching leaders report
The AP rounds up National League leaders with Mize and Cardinals top batting marks at .265 and .262 for Medwick. Martin leads runs with 93 and Camilli hits 60. Ott tops home runs with 25 while Camilli and Klein have 20. Stolen bases see J Martin and S Martin at 16. Lucas leads pitching with an 8-2 record for the Pirates and French 1? for the Cubs. Gehrig leads Yankees in batting 128 while Gehringer shows 105. Home runs Gehrig 33 Foxx 31 and Torsky 31. Stolen bases Larry Browns 22. Red Sox team 17.
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