Pirates Win Lead With 6 2 Victory Over Phillies
Pirates extend lead in the National League by defeating the Phillies 6 to 2 at Baker Bowl. Melvin Ott hits his 25th homer for the Giants in a 16 to 12 win over the Cubs as the Polo Grounds battle continues. Red Lucas shuts out the Braves 6 to 0. Robins fall to Cardinals 6 to 3 at Ebbets Field. Rain halts western league action with doubleheaders set for upcoming days.
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Melvin Ott
Homer
Giants
Hack Wilson
Red Lucas
Braves
Robins
William J. Cupman
Associated Press
Polo Grounds
Pirates
Cubs
Bruins
Pittsburgh
Buccaneers
Chicago
Fred Fitzsimmons
McMillan
Fallis
Perce Malone
John McGraw
Bill Walker
Clarence Mitchell
Walker
Ott
Hack - Wilson
Lindstrom
English
Ervin Brame
Phillies
Hurst
Traynor
Paul Waner
Jack Hendrick
Roe Favorite in Tournament at Mission Hills
In Kansas City July 12 Port land Oregon again may host the western amateur golf champion as Frank Dolp fails to defend his title at the thirtieth annual event. Don Moe of Portland rallied to win his quarterfinal 4 and 3 from Carey Ballew Jr. and becomes the favorite among the four semi-finalists. Moe meets John Lehman Purdue 1928 Big Ten champ next, while Lehman eliminates A L Gus Novotny in a one up victory to reach the semis. Art Sweet and Gilbert Garter also advance to the other semi.
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Kansas City
Portland
Ore
Frank Dolp
Mission Hills
Don Moe
Carey Ballew
Preparation underway for invitation golf tournament
Freshly mowed fairways and smooth greens greet golfers from eight or ten cities at the Huron Country Club invitation golf tournament Sunday. Dr. H. L. Saylor, grounds committee chair, says mowing will finish today and tomorrow, greens will be sanded where needed, and final counts of represented cities will be confirmed by telephone outreach.
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Huron Country Club
H. L. Saylor
Saylor
Saints Invade Kansas City for Four Game Series
Chicago July 12 Manager Bub Hargrave and his Saint Paul club invade Kansas City for a four game series to cut Blues in the American Association pennant race. Saint Paul rides seven wins in eight games while Milwaukee hosts Minneapolis, as Columbus tops Indianapolis in a separate set and Toledo, Louisville, and Indiana battle rainouts.
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Chicago
Bubbles Hargrave
St. Paul
Kansas City
Blues
Saints
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
E . Tre Millers
Mike Kelly
Toledo
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Yesterday's Results in American Association and Western League
Results show St Paul defeating Milwaukee 7 to 3, Minneapolis 6, Kansas City 7, Columbus 8, Indianapolis 2, Toledo at Louisville, Wichita 9 to 2, Tulsa 2 to 12, Topeka 5, Oklahoma City 1, Des Moines 13, Denver 5, Pueblo at Omaha with wet grounds noted.
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American Association
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Indianapolis
Toledo
Louisville
Iain
Wichita
Tulsa
Topeka
Oklahoma City
Des Moines
Denver
Pueblo
Omaha
Wet Grounds
Baseball Schedule Across Leagues Today
In the American League Boston visits Detroit New York travels to Chicago Philadelphia plays St. Louis and Washington goes to Cleveland. In the National League St Louis meets Brooklyn Chicago faces New York Cincinnati clashes with Boston Pittsburgh duels Philadelphia. Western League Tulsa hits Wichita Topeka fights Oklahoma City Denver meets Des Moines Pueblo plays Omaha
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Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Wahlington
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Sree Eat
Philadelphia Hee
Cincinnati Sonn Se
American Association
Kansas City Wee, Mat
St. Paul
Minneapolis — Phe
Indianapolis Pay
Columbus —_ as
Louisville Sons
Toledo Igi Ap Bi
Milwaukee Ee Ee
Tulsa
Apese Ee
Oklahoma City
Omaha
Wichita
Pueblo
Denver
Topeka
Dey Moines Ee
R. H
Malone
Taylor
Fitzsimmons
Mays
Hogan
Blake Horne
Jonnabr
Gonzales
Walker
Scott Genewich
O'Farrell
R. Hbe
Philadelphia Etn
Brame
Hargreaves
Roy
McGraw
Davis
Washington
St.Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Ruskin Plans Free Base Ball Game at Forestburg
Fedora and Forestburg clash at Ruskin Park on Sunday in a free admission game announced by manager Richard Sejnoha. The park will not charge for entry to the grounds or grandstand to make amends for a disrupted July 4 race meet.
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Forestbrurg
Fedora
Forestburg
Ruskin Park
Richard Sejnoha
Semoha
Hack Wilson Emerges As Cubs Clean-Up Power In MLB Feud
Chicago writer notes Joe McCarthy demoted Rogers Hornsby and installed Hack Wilson in the cleanup spot. Wilson hits .1000 in two at bats, Reds' manager Hendricks hints at trouble when Cubs visit Cincinnati August 5. The piece recalls historic player clashes, bench-points, and fits Wilson into the old guard of combative baseball legends.
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WM. M. Braucher
NEA
Chicago
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Rogers Hornsby
Lewis Robert
Hack
Wilson
McCarthy
Reds
Cubs” Park
Ray Kolp
Ray
Kolp
Pete Donohue
Mr. Wilson
Jack Hendricks
Cincy
J. J. McGraw
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Cobb
Herzog
Desist
Burly Grimes
Hornsby
Burleigh
Rajah
Babe
Ruth
Wally
Pipp
Mark Koenig
Leo
Durocher
St.’ Louis
Jack
Onslow
Oea
Hack Wilson
Mike -Their - Ridité
Hack Wilson’s rugged path to baseball fame described
A portrait of Hack Wilson’s power and build, from his nickname origins to his rough, punchy style. The piece traces his rough upbringing in Pa and Ill, early work in mills and printing, and how he rose from Chester A. C. to Martinsburg, Portsmouth, Toledo, and finally the Cubs after being drafted by the Cubs in 1926.
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Joo Wilson
Ilwood City
Hack
Eddystone
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Chester A. C
Martinsburg
W. Va
Portsmouth
McGraw
John. J
Toledo
John J
Hack Wilson
Cubs
Bouncer Wilson
War erupts over contribution betting system at Thistledown
In Cleveland Ohio Sheriff E J Manratty deploys 95 deputies with machine guns and other weapons to guard Thistledown race track after owner Edward P Strong closes the course amid a legal battle over a contribution betting system. Bainbridge Park may host racing next week as the conflict continues. A contempt citation for a Cleveland Press editorial was ordered after the paper’s remarks on the injunction.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Thistledowne
E. J. Manratty
Bainbridge Park
Manvatty
Edward P. Strong
Thistiedown
Manratty
Cleveland Press
Common Pleas
Frederick P. Walther
J.manratty
Miller Signs to Meet Vincentini in 10 Round Semi
Chicago July 12 Ray Miller a left hooking lightweight contender and Luis Vicentini a rugged Chilean battler have signed with promoter Paddy Harmon to meet in a 10 round semi final. The winner advances to a championship bout against the victor of the Sammy Mandell versus Tony Canzoneri title fight on August 2.
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Chicago
Ray Miller
Luis Vicentini
Paddy Harmon
Sammy Mandell
Tony Canzoneri
Chess Meet In Rapid City Yields State Title Attempt
Rapid City July 12. Chevy players arrived for a three day tournament to determine the state championship now held by R. A. Otis Aberdeen secretary of the organization who has held the title for three years. The event runs through Saturday.
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Rapid City
Chevy
R.a.otis
Aberdeen
Preai
Oilers Face C N W In Crucial Tie Battle Tonight
The Oilers seek a half title tie tonight as they meet Chicago and North Western after a 6 to 4 win over the Elks. Dexter belted the game’s lone homer, aided by Elks errors. Oilers hold 5 wins 1 loss, while Huron Dairy and Armour lead with 6-1 records. Batteries: Oilers Walsh Bloodgood Elks Kenner Diamond.
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Standard Oil
Oilers
Elks
Dexter
Chicago,and North Western ,Railway Club
Huron Dairy Products and Armour Clubs
Faulkton Prepares For Western SD Golf Tourney
Faulkton hosts a Western South Dakota Golf Association meet with 18 hole qualifying rounds starting Sunday at the country club. A best ball two man event, Saturday qualifying, Sunday banquet and elections, match play begins Monday with flights, finals midweek, and a women’s tournament Tuesday. Notables from Highmore and many association clubs are expected.
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Faulkton
Faulkton Country Club
South Dakota
Northern South Dakota Association
Highmore
Tom Lawkis
Mobridge
Rapid City
Pierre
Huron
Miller
Selby
Aberdeen Country Club
Spearfish
Mabridge Pollock
Redfield
Ipswich
Bowdle
Lemmon
Onida
Gettysburg
Aberdeen
Hyde Park
Belle Fourche
Chamberlain
Eureka
Hot Springs
Winner
Leola
Faith
Groton
Mellette
Timberlake
U. S. Sprinters Battle Canadian Track Stars in Vancouver
American greats led by Percy Williams challenge a strong Canadian field in a two day Pacific coast meet in Vancouver. Williams, 21, lit world fame by winning the 100 and 200 at Amsterdam, faces Eddie Tolan Frank Wyckoff Claude Bracey John Fitzpatrick M. Maurer W. Scott Wesley Foster and others in the mid summer carnival and grand amateur athletic event.
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Vancouver
B. C
America
Percy ‘Williams
Pacific Coast
Williams
Amsterdam
Eddie Tolan
Frank Wyckoff
Claude Bracey
John Fitzpatrick
M. Maurer
Wesley Foster
Jeanette Gagnon Wins In Tourney At Huron County Club
Jeanette Gagnon, a young golfer, won the ladies day tournament at Huron Country Club yesterday afternoon for a prize golf ball. Also noted is Sammy Baker of Bridgeville New York knocking out Cuddy De Marco Charlerot Pa.
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Jeanette Gagnon
Young' Ar
Huron
Bridgeville , PA
Bargeant
Sammy
Baker
New York
Cuddy ‘de Marco
Charlerot
Southpaw Loses 11 Pounds In 1 Game
New York report details William Watson Clark of the Brooklyn Robins losing 11 pounds during a hot weather game while pitching the Dodgers to a 9 to 6 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He weighed 167 pounds before the game and 156 pounds after, crediting meals, water, sleep, and breakfast for recovery.
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New York
William Watson Clark
Brooklyn Robins
Clark
Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Shires Faces Backlash Over Ambitious Baseball Persona
American League fans boo Art Shires as he declares his continued stay in the league as long as he can walk. The veteran is mocked for a boastful, rough-talking image likened to a throwback star. Shires insists hustle keeps him in the big leagues, while rivals tease his measured discretion and long speeches.
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Shires
Art
Shelty
Casey Stengel Reinstated By American Association
Casey Stengel, fiery manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, was reinstated today by order of American Association President Thomas Hickey. He had been suspended last Monday for striking Columbus third baseman Lute Boone during the Toledo Senator game two days earlier.
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Casey Stengel
Chicago
Toledo Mud Hens
Thomas Hickey
American Association
Stengel
Lute Boone
Columbus
Toledo Senator
League Leaders Face Sunday Tilt Across Small Town Courts
Central South Dakota league leaders Wolsey host Hitchcock in a 3 pm Sunday clash while Alpena entertains Virgil, with potential ties looming. Cavour meets Huron as Yale travels to Sheffield in another afternoon duel. standings show Wolsey leading with several teams close behind.
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Alpena
Virgil
Cavour
Huron
Yale
Sheffield
Hitchcock
Wolsey
Wuron
W Ff Pet. Wolsey
SG Ig A Ee
Ware
We Eunie
Agth Fruran
Seventh District Junior Baseball Tourney Nears Yankton
TYNDALL July 12. Local officials announce the seventh district Junior baseball championship, July 17-18 at Wildwood Park Yankton. Avon Yankton Vermillion Platte Armour and Clay County entrants are favored with strong records. Pairings: Yankton vs Douglas, Charles Mix vs Bon Homme. winners meet to decide district champ.
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Tyndall
Riva
Yankton
Avon
Bon Homme
Charles H. Morgan
American Legion
Morgan
Vermillion
Clay County
Platte
Charles Mix
Armour
Douglas County
Mr. Morgen
Douglas
Clay
Bon Homme County
Wildwood Park
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HAL
Nina
Cardinals
Ebbets Fiield
Mackmen
Browns
Yankees
White Sox
Ernest Barnard
Red Sox
Tigers
Senators
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Carrigang
Russell
Bayne
Marty McManus
Dale Alexander
Millers
Ruskin
George Courtney
Oklahoma
Matt Adgie
Philaelphia
Teddy
Sandwina
Sioux City
Benny Touchstone
Tam- da
Fla
Chicago Cubs
Springfeld Pool
Lucille Kurts
Miss Kurtz
Addres
Bernie Neil
Vincentini
S. D
U. S
Canada
Foxy Phann
Uke Gastama
Alfred Kirgy
Southpaw
American League
Art Shires
Aga He
Crawfords
Welehuntys
City Club
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