Road Tilts Ahead May Decide Cards and Macks Gains
In Major League action two weeks of interleague campaigning tighten standings. The St Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Athletics maintain leads as the Yankees and Cubs stumble, while the White Sox, Senators, and Browns win important games. Frasier’s ninth inning relief helps the White Sox beat the Senators 5 to 4, Gehrig and Ruth homer as the Yankees win 13 to 7, and Cleveland dominates 3 to 1 behind Hudlin. Brownies beat Boston 12 to 0. Luque guides the Cardinals past Brooklyn 9 to 3. Mooney wins in debut for New York, 2 to 1 over Pittsburgh, as Philadelphia shells Chicago 14 to 4. Braves sweep Cincinnati 1 to 0 and 3 to 1 to reclaim fifth place.
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Hugh §. Fullerton, Jr
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Detroit
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Chicago
Phillies
New York
Pittsburgh
St Louis
Wic Frasier
Washington
White Sox
Sam Jones
Homer
Ou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Earl Averill
Willis Hudlin
St. Louis Browns
Boston Red Sox
Dolf Luque
Cardinals
Robins
Giants
Jim Mooney
Glenn Boencer
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mooney
Bridgeport
Cubs
Phils
Ray Benge
Esston
Braves
Cincinnati
Ed Bret
Larry Benton
Willie Sherdel
Calumet Butler Wins Hambletonian Three-Year-Old Title
GOSHEN N Y Aug 15 The three year old trotting champion is Calumet Butler owned by William M Right of Lexington Ky driven by Dick Mc Mahon 62. He won the 50000 Hambletonian stake earning 31349 with Keno of Rome Ga as runner up and Calumet Bel Rica and Charlotte Hanover following. Nedda Guy the favorite finished poorly and was withdrawn from the third heat due to lameness.
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Goshen, N
Calumet Butler
William M. Right
Lexington
Dick McMahon
Truax
Justissima
John M. Berry
Keno
Rome
Hero
Calumet Belricka
Charlotte Hanover
Nedda Guy
William H. Cane
Clark To Conduct D Ball Tournament
Clark will host the regional diamondball tournament to select a state entrant with Dempster and Castlewood opening play tomorrow. The event, moved from Watertown due to a Sunday bail ordinance, begins at 9:00 AM with semi finals and finals in the afternoon.
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Clark
Dempster
Castlewood
Watertown
Clack
Lake Cochrane
Gary
Hayti
Schult Outlaws
Jack Derveau
Comiies
Ruling Lets Elks Share Lead In City League Thriller
A Duluth ruling by F. H. Marvin places the Elks level with the Coney Islands for second-half city league title after a disputed July 21 game. Elks outfielder Tommy Diamond scored the decisive run in a 9 8 victory over the Dairy Products after an umpire call reversal. Diamond was on first as a teammate’s hit sent him home.
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F. H Marvin
Duluth
Minn
Elks
Coney Islands
Marvin
Tommy Diamond
Dairymen
Dairy Products
Zlks
Diamond
Reed
Collins
Two D Ball Tilts Here Tomorrow
A miscommunication about which diamond hosted last night’s Armour Packers versus Alpena game caused a late start and darkness. Huron won 7-4, taking a 2-0 series lead after four innings, with a rematch planned at Huron next Friday. Tomorrow two games at the fairgrounds diamond feature Armour Knights of Pythian league players versus Mitchell at 3:30 and Armour against Woonsocket at 6:00, both following a recent tie.
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Armour Packers
Alpena
Huron
Packers
Buren
Armour
Knights of Pythian City League
Mitchell
Woonsocket
Feir Grounds
Winners Named In Huron 1931 Garden Contest
The results of Huron's 1931 yard and garden contest were announced by Robert Fair, with Class 1 led by Mrs. John Ludtka and Oscar Edd among top finishers, and Class 2 headed by C. L. Bailey. Dry weather affected 32 judged yards, hurting flowers, trees, and grass. judging was moved up due to the drought.
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Huron
Robert Fair
John Ludtka
Utah
M. D. Ritchey
Wisconsin
Oscar Edd
C. L. Bailey
Illinois
E. C. Hoskins
F. D. Greene
Nebraska
Junior Golf Honors Return To St. Louis
Youthful golfers eyeing the western championship are meaning the St. Louis Blues today For the second successive year the junior title returns to St Louis in possession of 18 year old Robert Cochrane He won it yesterday by defeating Charles Becka of Chicago 7 and 6 Charles Collins won the title a year ago in this city.
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St. Louis
Chicago
St. Louis Blues
St Louis
Robert Cochrane
Charles Becka
Charles Collins
Snc Thar
Mound City
Sturgis Derby Meet Plans Set With Various Races
The Black Hills Derby Association sponsors a Sturgis meet on August 22 featuring events for men and women, children, and ponies. The program includes free-for-all races, gaddia horse and pony events, relay races, and Roman style contests to promote thoroughbred development.
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Sturgis
Black Lita Derby Association
Sotete Sse
Finalists Quit So Title Is Unsettled
Eastern turf court tennis championships near-unfolding title drama as Joan Ridley and Elsie Zolzack Britora quit the women’s singles after one win each. They refused to continue for strength for doubles, prize money to be divided, trophy not awarded to either. British doubles winners were Cruickshank and Van Ryn. Men’s singles semi-finalists include Sutter Perry Mangin and Hall.
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Joan Ridley
Elsie Goldzack
Britora
Westchester Country Club
Josephine Cruickshank
Santa Ana
Cal
Marjorie Gladman van Ryn
Philadelphia
Clff Sutter
New Orleans
Frederick G. Perry
England
Gregory S. Mangin
Newark
N. J
J. Gilbert Hall
South Orange
Boats Tune Up For Big Gold Cup Race at Montauk
At Lake Montauk eight million dollar class speedboats prepare for three 30 mile heats in the Gold Cup, a clash of east and west power with Loynes Californian favored to reset the lap mark of 64.644 mph and possibly the race record. Mississippi’s Hotsy Totsy and Miss Syndicate M1 show speed but question persists on endurance for the long three heats.
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Sy Alam Gould Montaur
Tim Mahogany
Lake Montauk
Dick Laynes
Long Beach
California
Horace E. Dodge
Detroit Sportsman
Caleb Bragg
Detroit
Loynes
N. C
Louisa
John Wanamaker, Jr
Philadelphia
Hills D Ball Tens To Play For Title
Rapid City hosts August 19 regional diamondball showdown to select a state tournament representative for Mitchell. Dr. G C Redfield notes cities with leagues over four teams may advance directly. Eligible towns include Rapid City Belle Fourche Custer Deedwood Hot Springs Keystone Lead Spearfish Whitewood and more.
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Rapid City
Black Hills
Mitchell
G. C. Redfield
Rapid
Hot Springs
Thomas Furriers
Belle
Fourche
Custer
Deedwood
FL Meade
Hill City
Keystone
Lead
Mewell
Stiogis
Spearfieh
White
Entries Close For Gettysburg Tournament Onset
Closing day for entries to the 4th annual semual open tennis tournament at Gettysburg is August 16 to 18. Joe Abuurerk, president of the local tennis association, announced plans are being finalized. The event will feature defending champion and top players from the region, with ideal clay courts and expected perfect playing weather.
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Gettsburg
Gettysberg
Joe Abuurerk
Ten Nng Semeciation
Aed
Huron All-Stars Seek Honors in Fast Laverne Tourney
Huron All-Stars led by Manager Diamond sail at 6 am for Laverne Minnesota to compete in the third annual Invitation tournament. From 21 players chosen by managers, Diamond will select a squad for the Laverne event with final lineup to be announced. The team faces a tough path with strong entries from Sheldon Ta and others as the field promises the fastest lineup yet.
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Huron City League
Tommy Diamwnd
Huron All- Stars
Laverne
Miai
Huron
Mantager Diamond
C. J. N. W. Park
Diamond
Reed
Cotton
Schaefer
Bostic
Burlis
Peterson
C. Bloodgood
L. Bloodgood
Spang
Hearst
Gillespie
C. Collin
Hopper
EL Collins
Luby
Stanley Colton
Luverne
Frank McGee
Sheldon
South Dakota
Bakers
Sioux Falls
Sears-Roebuck
Merrill Shoe Store
Brookings
Canton
S. C
Palace Cleaners
Des Moines Holds Lead In Western Baseball
Des Moines extended its three and a half game edge in the Western League as Bud Tinning delivered a victory and Stanley Keyes hit his 26th homer in a 5 to 4 triumph over Oklahoma City. St Joseph topped Omaha 9 to 7 in a seven and eight inning barrage. Topeka defeated Denver 8 to 3 while Pueblo fell 6 to 1 to Wichita.
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Des Moines
St. Joseph
Bud’ Tinning
Stanley Keyes
Tinning
Keyes
Demons
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Saints
Singleton
Becker
Darrough
Topeka
Denver
Pueblo
Wichita
Lake Preston Triumphs Over Iroquois 9-1 in Slow-Pitch Victory
Lake Preston beat Iroquois 9 to 1 at home as Clarence Beck pitched effectively and Stoneking hit a home run for Iroquois. Lake Preston remains set to face a city league team in a game scheduled for tomorrow in Lake Preston.
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Lake Preston
Iroquois
Clarence Beck
Tri-Valley Loop Teams Play For Championship
In Bard Ore on August 15 the Tri-Valley baseball league will settle its championship with Farmisypisle and Box Eider tied in a deadlock. The deciding game will be at North Side Park in Repid City on Saturday after nose, with Box Mieremae listed as winner.
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Tri-Valley Loop
Bard Ore
Tri-Valley Baseball League
Wie
Sundey
Farmisypisle
Box Eider
North Side
Perk
Repid City
Surdey
Indians Rise Toward Top of A A Season
Indianapolis climbs into second place as Emmett McCann reshapes the Indians. They won two late games against Minneapolis 6 to 3 and 7 to 5, with key hits from Francis Sigafoos and Len Koenecke. St Paul beat Milwaukee 3 to 2 aiding Louisville’s lead. Toledo and Columbus split a doubleheader.
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William Weekes
Chicago
Indianapolis
Emmett McCann
Johnny Corriden
McCann
Minneapolis
Francis Sigafoos
Len Koenecke
Wilson
Millers
St. Paul
Louisville
Babe Ganzel
Saints
del Wetherell
Milwaukee
Toledo
Stiely
Nelson
Columbus
Kansas City
Blues
Red Birds
Comiskey 72 Stubbornly Clings to Championship Dream
CHICAGO August 15 Charles Albert Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox observes his 72nd birthday still hopeful the club can again contend for the American league crown. He rebuilt after the 1919 scandal despite setbacks and health limits keeping him from the field. Injuries felled the 1931 squad, but he continues buying players and pursuing trades from Eagle River Wisconsin as he seeks another title for the club and his 54 years in baseball.
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Chicago
Charles Albert Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Southside
White Sox
Eagle River
Wis
Huron Rifle Club Plans Sunday Practice Shoot
Members of the Huron Rifle Club are asked by Earl Pallant to attend a Sunday afternoon practice at Campany Orange near Hiverskie cemetery. The session begins at 2 30 o'clock and aims to prepare for a summer medical competition with several trophies to be awarded.
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Huron Rifle Club
Earl Pallant
Organtnation
Tomor
Campany Orange
Hiverskie Cemetery
Piana Cleo
Sexeen
Indoernaceta
Watertown and Milwaukee Juniors Tie In North Dakota Meet
Watertown and Milwaukee juniors battled to an 8-8 tie in the second game of the American Legion junior baseball tournament at Park River North Dakota. A decisive seventh inning and a back and forth scoring duel left the game in darkness with the tie deciding the morning winner's pitching needs. Dunn led Milwaukee with multiple hits while Boinski and Plowman paced Watertown in a high tension senior junior contest.
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Watertown
Milwaukee
North Dakota
Darkness Halls
Park River
N. D
American Legion
McLaughlin
Elkins
Ray Plowman
Dougherty
Winong
Kinowski
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Huron Dairy
F. H. Marvin
Armours and Armour
Outfit
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Hope
South Dakotang
Boiiski
Jaremba
Clif Plowman
Dore
Boinski
Badgers
Viall
Dunn
South Dakotans
Mobridge
Mooridge Country Club
Calmenson
Lot Florsheim Oxfords
Nena
Closs
Apt
Biuron
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