Armstrong Wins Lightweight Title in 15 Round War
Henry Armstrong defeats Lou Ambers in Madison Square Garden to add the lightweight crown to his featherweight and welterweight titles. The victory caps a ten month run with 39 straight wins and sparks a postfight crowd disturbance as officials review low blows and elbows amid Ambers’ bid for a rematch.
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Golfers Advance To Third Round In C N W Course Tournament
Seven public links golfers moved into the third round after week of play. In the championship flight George Parsons beat Emmet Jones 2 up, Eddie Mann beat Art Rhode 1 up, Herschel Marquis edged Bob Neft 1 up, and D McVey won 5 and 4 to advance. In the secretary’s flight Les Halvorsen defeated Max Palmerton 7 2, Pred Stewart beat Jack Baseman 3 1, Rex Toler downed F Anderson 5 4. First round results included Don McNutt over Bill Albright 5 4, Bert Dahl over Harry Geethal 2 up, Kramer Jones over Clare Simpson 1 up, and George Parsons 1 up over L Lutes. Women must enter by August 20 for the Women’s Course Championship.
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Emmet Jones
Tunning
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Herschel Marquis
Bob Neft
D. McVey
James
Les Halvorsen
Max Palmerton
Pred Stewart
Jack Baseman
Rex Toler
F. Anderson
Art Sackett
Don McNutt
Bill Albright
Bert Dahl
Harry Geethal
Kramer Jones
Clare Simpson
Arter
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Tempe
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He Marquis
James de
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H. Oxborn
Fred Stewart
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Racing legend War Admiral rivaled by Pompoon in headlines
The report recalls past showdowns in 1930s racing and 1940s swimming and tennis results. Pompoon, runner up to War Admiral three years earlier, is noted. Jack Mecha Jowered set a 400 meter free record with 445.2 at an international Tokyo meet. Elsworth Wines was edged by Frank Shields in Newport tennis.
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Te Stud
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Elsworth Wines
Frank Shields
Newport
Sleuth Wounded In Tiff Over Boxing Decision
Minneapolis Aug 16 A dispute over the Henry Armstrong Leu Ambers decision led to a shooting at Leo Jaworski 64 apartment injuring detective Leonard Colston and a bystander Frank Jerose. Colston said Jaworski fired after a confrontation following the radio announcement.
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Cowboys Defeat Cardinals In Strong Showing
Sioux City extended its Nebraska State League lead to four and a half games by defeating Grand Island 15 to 6. Orr pitched seven innings for Norfolk to win his 15th game as Finder homered for Norfolk in the seventh. A brawl erupted in the Sioux City Grand Island game with Anderson from Sioux City ejected, Kee n i g of Grand Island ousted, police breaking up the melee.
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Legion Juniors In Sectional Tourneys Start
American Legion junior baseball continues toward the national championship with 12 teams entering sectional play in Indiana and North Carolina. Western sectional games begin tomorrow at Grand Forks with entrants from Portland San Diego Okemah and Lincoln. Northeastern and western champions decide who meets the Southeastern winner in the junior world series slated to start August 30.
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Freddie Steele Becomes Father to Son David Edward
Seattle reports former middleweight boxing champion Freddie Steele and Mrs Steele of Tacoma welcomed a son named David Edward who weighed seven pounds. Steele quipped the boy looks like him and is homely as the devil.
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National League and American League baseball results summary
Scores from multiple games across the National and American Leagues show varied outcomes. Details include St Louis defeating Pittsburgh in ten innings, Cincinnati, Chicago and New York results, and Philadelphia and Boston in separate matchups. Rain and postponements affected several planned games and doubleheaders.
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Springs Youngsters Win Junior Tourney
Twenty four boys under twelve from the American Legion Junior Juniors competed in a Wessington Springs baseball tournament. The local team defeated the visiting Springs squad to win the meet. Miller battery included Dwight Hall Bob Leckner and Osvey Cahalan Jr. Transportation was provided by Mrs Winnilrad Lorentzon Mrs Everett Butler George apeh and Ed Mathews.
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Everett Butler
George Apeh
Ed Mathews
Stars Shine in Fast Weekday Baseball Actions
George Myatt of the Giants homered and added two singles with two RBIs in a 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Beau Bell of the Browns slugged a homer a double and two singles with four RBIs and three runs in a 10-7 victory over Indiana. Johnny Rizzo of the Pirates posted two hits and two RBIs, including the game winner in the 10th, as Pittsburgh edged St Louis 4-3. Tommy Bridges pitched six innings in the Tigers 4-3 opener win over the White Sox, Gehringer driving in the deciding run in the nightcap 3-2. Ira Hutchinson of the Bees shut out the Phillies 3-0 with six strikeouts.
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Zip) Myatt
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Cubs Fall To Fourth As Reds Rally In NL Race
The Cincinnati Reds edged the Chicago Cubs 8-4 as Harry Craft led the way with a decisive performance. The Pirates hold a five game lead while the Giants and Dodgers split a key victory, and the Indians drop another to the St Louis Browns.
Dosen Wins Singles Title At Aberdeen
Dosen of Fargo captured the men's singles crown at the Dakota tennis event in Aberdeen, defeating Kaske of Madison in straight sets 6-3 6-2 6-4 to secure the title. Gruchalia and Nashala won the mixed doubles 6-2 6-0 over Irwin and McNair. Santa Anita will begin its winter meeting on December 3 instead of December 25.
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Ambers Armstrong Clash Ends Amid Mixed Crowds at Garden
Enthusiastic New York crowd sees Armstrong edge Ambers in a controversial decision with some observers deeming it a draw. Dodgers reach near 600,000 home attendance. Bears lose Nagurski for season on world tour. Dempsey connection hints at Minnesota rowing project.
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Gagnons Edge All Star Team In Ravine Park Pitchers Battle
Gagnons defeat a picked Stars squad from Huron Iroquois and San Leagues 9 to 4 at Ravine Park in a high hit game. John Van led with a homer and Brindley and Hogan also connected as the Stars led early before Gagnons pulled away in the later innings.
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Major League Leaders and Batting Averages Overview
Summary of American League batting leaders Travis Foxx Boston Radcliff Ryans Greenberg DiMaggio. hits leaders Lewis Rolfe. home runs Greenberg Foy. pitching leaders Baffing Chandier. batting leaders Cinctosists Vaughan Ott McCormick Hack. Cincinnati leaders McCormick and Ott. pitching leaders Blanton Warneke.
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Will Jake Like It Yankee Left Fielder Powell Details
New York manager Joe McCarthy plans to keep Jake Powell in left field against left handed pitching. Powell faced fans in Washington who showered him with Blassware during the exhibition game. Powell had returned from a ten day suspension given by Commissioner Landis for remarks in Chicago that stirred Negro resentment.
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Virgil Girls Triumph Over Tulare In Softball Return
The Virgil girls softball team defeated Tulare 25 to 18 in a return game played on the local diamond Monday. P. J. McCarthy reportedly carried a weight of 2250 pounds on his back for eight steps, then did a side-step move in St Louis.
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Brewers Fall to Red Birds in 10-3 Loss
Columbus Red Birds defeated Milwaukee 10 to 3 to drop the Brewers to fourth place tied with Minneapolis. Nate Andrews pitched a seven-hitter, striking out eight, as Columbus built a 4 of 1 his team. Kemp Wicker struggled for Kansas City while St Paul and Indianapolis won, Minneapolis-L Louisville game postponed.
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Farmers Vaccine and Serum Headquarters Ad
Farmers attention appeals for animal vaccine and serum supplies at ouratore. Promotes domely vaccination as life assurance for livestock with electrically refrigerated serums and bacterias. Offers free instruction and loan syringes at Humphrey's Drug Store.
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