Stumbling Cubs Move In On Pittsburg For 3 Games
Charley Grimm brings the first place Cubs to Pittsburgh for a three game series seeking to maintain their NL lead. The Pirates and Reds have been recent Cubs opponents, with Grimm juggling pitchers as Cripples recover and Giants slip into a tighter race behind Hank Leiber and Demon Dick Batel.
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Bill Bont
Associated Press Sports Weller
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Wrigley Field
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Reds
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Dick Batell
Chicago
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Cincinnati
Yanin
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Athletica
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Indians
St. Louis
Cardinals Seek More Medwicks in New Jersey Tryout Camp
Morristown New Jersey August 1 The St Louis Cardinals returned to New Jersey to search for another Ducky Medwick after发现ing the Carteret youth as a promising player. Scout Pop Klechner recalled discovering Medwick at Carteret High School and signing him at 17. Cardinals plan a Jersey tryout camp expecting many hopefuls though another Medwick is unlikely to emerge.
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Cedar Rapids Gains On Waterloo Hawks
Des Moines notes Cedar Rapids Raiders narrowed the gap with Waterloo Hawks after last night's games. Raiders pulled even in division race as Des Moines fell behind. Davenport routed the Finks 26 to 0, while Haron Brewers won a hot contest in 108 degree heat. Sonny Walker and Eddie Sims drew attention in separate cities.
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Cedar Rapids Raiders
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Davenport
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Hartner
Kulawik
McDonald
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Peterson
Ravng
New Coach Will Be Named Soon at Huron College
Dr. Frank L. Eversull president of Huron College says a successor to coach Eldon Parker will be announced within the week. Several highly qualified applicants are under consideration as Parker departs for Iowa Wesleyan University in Mount Pleasant. Parker and his wife are in Huron this week to settle in before moving.
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Frank L. Eversull
Huron College
Eldon “Bud” Parker
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mount Pleasant
Evergull
Brietz Briefs Spark Sports Rumors From New York
In a promotional New York reel breezes, bettors turn $10 into $600 on the Athletics in a Yankees series. Talks swirl about Bobby Riggs rising to No. 2 behind Budge, and baseball winter shakeups loom. Dempsey’s luncheon visit foreshadows a strong comeback.
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Walter Hagen
Australia
Cincinnati Reds
Bobby Rigss
California
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Marcel Thil
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
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Lawrence Spearman
Little Davidson
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Warren
Giles
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Rogers Hornsby
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
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Bill McKechnie
Fette
Turner
Budge
Francis Hunter
Mike Jacobs
Bob
Californian Doped To Meet Hero Of Davis Cup Victory
Newport August 1 9 The belated arrival of Don Budge America s Davis Cup hero threatened to steal the Newport Casino s tennis spotlight from Bobby Riggs the 19 year old Californian who dominated the eastern turf season in Budge s absence abroad Riggs winner of the last three grass classics and last year s Casino honors probably will work his way to a final against Budge During opening play yesterday six of the nine strong British delegation and two of this country s first ten ranking players Gregory Mungin of Newark N J and Art Hendrix of Lakeland Fla were eliminated The most surprising upset was William T Tillard of Philadelphia a name sake nephew of Big Bill over Clarence M Jones seeded fifth on the foreign list
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Lakeland
Fla
William T. Tildeard
Philadelphia
Big Bill
Clarence M. Jones
Tall Fish Tales Entered In Meet
Chicago reports a humorous 1937 fishing contest brief with many tall tales from anglers across the country. Entries include Clarence Echuff Allentown Pa a heron on the line, Lad Gagnier Waukegan Ill a wildcat, Bob Judd Aurora Ill a three pound black bass leaping into a boat, and William Kirst Albert Wild Buffalo N Y a 12 pound sturgeon.
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Sory
Thin Sexean
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Gagnier
Waukegan
Jumpa
Aurora
Bob Judd
Buffalo
WN. C
William L. Kirst
Albert Wild
Qsgar Carter
de Witt Neb
Oklahoma City
Oka
Dale Cairns
Perty
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Worsan
Austin Forkner
Madison
Wis
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Fox Lake
Mueller
Uvalde
Tex
Carl Wright
Merle Koeppler
Green Bay
Antone Koeppler
Ming
Marle
Remembering Schmeling Setup Joe Louis Takes Farr Bout Seriously
Veteran scout Richard McCann notes Joe Louis trains hard for the August 26 bout in Yankee Stadium with Billy Farr. Louis co-manager Roxborough says Louis has trained continuously since Braddock, sparring 90 rounds to stay sharp, while Gallagher provides internal maul and clinch practice to prepare for Farr’s rough style.
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Mistuh Joe
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Britain
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Julian Black
Michigan
Mistah
Joé
Towart
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Squire Thomas Farr
Gallagher
Oae
Resel
Carnera
Iman
Mist
Mistah Joe
Jimmy Braddock
Chicago
Braddock
Thomas Farr
Roxborough
Guenther Qualifies In Lefty Tournament
The second annual national amateur left handed golf championship opened with 32 players in Olympia field over two courses for 36 holes. Alexander Antonio from Linden New Jersey led medalist scoring at 149 after rounds of 72 77, three strokes ahead of Sam Arnold of Kirksville Missouri.
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Howard Creel
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Colo
Alexander Antonio
Linden
N.J
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Kirksville
Kenneth Guenther
Sioux Falls
H.R. Bittenberger
Oil City
Breaks Contract Signal From Jimmy Brad Sock Charleston
A garbled report notes Roy a promising welterweight with a fighting style likened to Joe Louis. The piece mentions a local figure nicknamed Yargan, praised for clean living in the area, with a deadpan shuffle into action reminiscent of Louis.
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Jimmy Brad Sock
Charleston
W. Ve
Joe Louis
Roy
Bina
Yargan
Louis
Faulkton Overpowers Cheyenne 14 1 in Sunday Tilt
Faulkton defeated Cheyenne 14 to 1 in Faulkton on Sunday afternoon. Quigley allowed four hits with six strikeouts for Faulkton while Swan gave up fourteen hits and two walks. Thiede had three hits in five at bats, Balls added two singles, and LeBeau led Cheyenne with two hits in four appearances as the Faulkton team plated five runs in the ninth.
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Quigley
Swan
Cheyenne
Thiede
Balls
LeBeau
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Cheyswinne
Toulktos Ware
Britain Not Betting Heavily On Farr
London reports reveal Britain doubts Tommy Farr can topple Joe Louis on August 26. London sports writers largely favor Louis, noting Farr's courage but questioning his attack, while British fans follow taunting coverage of Farr's words and public image in New York.
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Joe Louis
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New York
Packers To Meet CCCs In Playoff
The Armour Packers face the Huron CCC camp softballs team tonight at Armour field for a playoff game to settle last week’s tied contest halted by darkness with the score 3 to 3 in the lth inning. Wolsey club’s cancellation moved the matchup up and manager R. J. Brenner confirmed the new arrangement.
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Minneapolis Mills Seek Crucial Series In Columbus
The pace-setting Minneapolis Millers head to Columbus for a pivotal series that could decide the pennant race. Columbus trails with 23 games left, including 25 at home, while Milwaukee fans spotlight third baseman Young Keltner who thrives under pressure, hitting in a long streak as scouts watch. The Cardinals routed Columbus 12 to 1 in Charleston, Eau Claire beat St Paul 9 to 2, and Toledo beat Cincinnati 9 to 8.
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White Sox
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Lofely
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Eau Claire
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Toeleda
Cincinnati
Reds
Mitchell Clims Back Into Lead In State Baseball Standings
Mitchell defeated Norfolk 10 to 7 to reclaim a top spot in the Nebraska State Baseball League. Beatrice beat Sioux Fotla 18 to 3 to move back into second place, while Fairbury won 7 to 3 over Grand Island. Box scores mention Mitchelts 10 runs in the fiat inning and Beatrice’s lopsided win, with player lines including Guymon, Knox, and Jacobsy.
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Brandon
Wehrii
Woom
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Perko
Turner
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Goethe
Mitchett
Guymon
Knox
Jacobsy Kesster
Gibb
SDSU Opens 1939 Football Schedule With Mankato Teachers
South Dakota State College announces its 1939 football slate starting September 19 at Brookings against Mankato Teachers. The list includes Wisconsin Madison, Omaha University at Brookings, North Dakota State at Fargo, Morningside at Brookings, Wichita University at Brookings, South Dakota at Vermilion, Iowa State Teachers at Cedar Falls, and DePaul University in Chicago.
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Wis
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Morningside Callese
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Universi Ai Brookings
Hoke Day
South Dakota University
Vermilion
Towa State Teachers
Cedar Falls
DePaul University
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