Chicago Baseball Fans See Three Way World Series Contenders
Chicago crowds anticipate a three team race for the World Series as the Cubs and White Sox move within a half game of leaders and the Tigers gain ground while the Giants stumble. Sterner action comes from Roy Henshaw outpitching Cy Blanton in a Cubs win and a Phillies win in the NL. The White Sox surge against Cleveland as Detroit takes advantage of idle Yankees to widen its gap.
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Bachman Again Tops Coaches Poll at Chicago
Chicago reports Charlie Bachman of Michigan State back in the lead of the coaches poll for a second time. The Spartan head coach held first briefly last week, then surged again with a 428 843 total. Bo McMillin of Indiana remained second with 42 616 and Frank Thomas of Alabama moved up to third with 423 501.
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W. FE Robinson Furnaces Vacuum Cleaned and Roofing
W F E Robinson advertises furnace cleaning, roofing, spouting and repair at 154 Latrobe Street. Since 1913 the shop offers vacuum cleaning services for homes and businesses and invites calls to shop or residence.
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Memorial Park dedication honors Notre Dame star George Gipp
In Lanrium Michigan a dedication marks the George Gipp Memorial Park honoring Notre Dame All American George Gipp, famed 1918-1920 back who died in 1920 of pneumonia. The note recalls his college feats and iconic status among coaches and experts. Meanwhile in baseball Dayton beats Huntington 7-2 as Beckley’s late rally falls short in 8-7 Johnstown win, plus Charleston tops Akron 2-0 and Zanesville defeats Portsmouth 7-4.
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Pitchers Win for White Sox
Chicago aug 1 Jimmy Dykes lauds a pitching staff once seen as weak as the White Sox near third place. In 16 straight games Teddy Lyons led with 12 victories, Vernon Kennedy is 7 and 3, John Whitehead 10 and 9, Ray Phelps 3 and 1 since becoming a starter, Les Tietje 5 and 6, Sami Jones 4 and 3, Carl Fischer 3 and 1.
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Vernon Kennedy
Oklahoma City
John Whitehead
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Carl Fischer
Detroit
Wrestling Results From Last Night Across Cities
Detroit match saw Joe Savoldi of Three Oaks Michigan pin Carl Hanse from Boston after 25 minutes 53 seconds. Irish Jack Donovan of Boston beat Abel Coleman in three falls in Long Branch New Jersey. Rube Wright of Texas pinned Al Getz of Canada in 24 minutes 2 seconds. Floyd Marshall of Arizona drew in 30 minutes with Andy Rasher of Indiana.
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Jim Coffield
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George! Mansure
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Los Angeles
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Dallas
Pete
Schuh
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Abel Coleman
Rube Wright
Texas
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Canada
Floyd Marshall
Arizona
Andy Rasher
Indiana
Baseball standings and results from major leagues
National League results show Chicago defeating Pittsburgh 4 to 2 and Philadelphia over New York 5 to 3. Brooklyn edged Boston 5 to 2, St. Louis beat Cincinnati 3 to 4 in a night game, with several night and today games listed among teams. American League action includes Detroit 9, St Louis 3. Chicago 6, Cleveland 4. Boston 6, Washington 4. New York Philadelphia awaiting. with matchups slated across the schedule.
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Potter Homecoming Promises Big Grafton Baseball Crowd
Local fans anticipate a large turnout Saturday afternoon as the Potters host Rosemont in a key state league clash. Abe Keener may start, with Deenbaugh undecided until warmups. Also notes a thriving Red Cross-Sentinel swimming school, rising box scores, and Johnson's Indians facing tough breaks.
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US Tennis Faces Davis Cup Dearth and Unclear Plans
Alan Gould notes the United States has failed to reclaim the Davis Cup after 1927 loss, with only four singles wins in six challenge rounds since. He argues lack of a sustained plan and erratic top players, citing shifting team selections and professional turnings as key obstacles.
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Sidney Wood
Frank Shields
Frankie Parker
Lester Stoefen
George M. Lott
Vince Dundee Out With Fractured Jaw In Seattle Bout
Former middleweight champion Vince Dundee from Baltimore was killed in a Seattle hospital after a Technical Knockout loss to Freddie Steele of Tacoma. Dundee suffered a fractured jaw and brain concussion, needing wired jaw and several days in hospital. Promoter Nate Druxman sought a bout between Teddy Yarosz and Steele, possibly in September if Yarosz agrees.
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Donie Bush to Manage Minneapolis Millers This Season
Minneapolis Aug 1 Owen MPonie Bush a leading candidate for manager of the Cleveland Indians will run the Minneapolis American Association club at least through the current season Bush who after winning a pennant for Minneapolis in 1932 managed the Cincinnati Reds in 1933 returned to the Millers in 1934 A decision on replacing Walter Johnson as Indians manager was expected at a board of directors meeting in the east this weekend
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Cubs Catcher Hartnett Injures Ankle In Doubleheader
Pittsburgh reports Gabby Hartnett fractured an ankle during the Cubs Pirates doubleheader. Third string catcher Tommy Stephenson, released after a post game fight with Billy Jurges, is recalled as Hartnett’s injury sidelines him for the next game. Hartnett finished the first game despite the injury.
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Featherweight Frankie Wel Fram Triumphs In Sioux City
Sioux City reports Frankie Wel fram from Winnipeg defeated Clif Boykin of Puerto Rico in a featherweight bout. Chicago welterweight Jack Elverillo scored a technical knockout against Frankie Farrell of Kansas City. Nash Garrison from Oakland stopped Francisco in Mexico City, and Sred Apostoli stopped Dick in Berkeley.
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Union Fights Police Chief in Jackson Strike Riot
U S SETTLES reports the Leather Workers union prepared to file charges against Police Chief William R Rogers for firing into a crowd outside a strike closed plant. Jackson officials guarded against renewed violence between vigilantes and workers. Detroit women leaders of a meat strike discussed expanding plans to press Michigan-wide price reductions.
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South Side Midgets Triumph Over Beaumont Nine 8-4
Cecil Hawkins pitched steady for the South Side Midgets who defeated Beaumont 8 to 4. Sid McCoy hit a home run for the losers, while Ringler scored three runs for the winners. McFadden Morrison and Bristol made key plays in the field and Heb King caught well.
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Fuchs Loses Boston Post Leadership
Emil Fuchs loses control of the Boston Braves to manager Bill McKechnie, unable to secure needed stock from Charles Adams. Fuchs plans to resume law, while Adams seeks to sell his Braves holdings. Joe E Brown denies plans to buy any baseball team, citing his son Joe L Brown’s ongoing treatment for an arm injury.
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Ordinary Boy Vernon Recovers From Knee Fracture
The account notes Vernon, a precocious student, long fascinated by science and language including long coined terms like Caesar's Gallie wars and pseudoscientific names. Despite genius traits, he is depicted as an ordinary boy at heart while recovering from a knee fracture from hide and seek.
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