Gehrig's bat aids Yankees in crucial series win
The Yankees beat the Indians 11 to 7 as Lou Gehrig hit homer number 33 and 16 hits support a strong attack. Bump Hadley earned his ninth win, boosting New York's lead to 8 1/2 games while Boston and Detroit also won to tighten the standings.
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Farm Lad in Mail Scandal Ties to 20th Century Fox Case
The missive mailed May 9 remained unopened until May 18 in Fox Studio fan mail. Hoover described tests tracing the paper to its maker and stores in Madrid, Neb. A sheriff noted the disciplined youth, a well-regarded high school student from a stable family, tied to the case as investigations continued. Shirley Temple was seen playing checkers at a Eureka California hotel with her parents during a vacation.
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Arlington Park Winds Up 1936 Racing with $66,000 Finale
Chicago Aug 1 Arlington Park closes its rich season with a $66,000 double barreled finale headlining a $52,000 Arlington Futurity and $12,950 Arlington Handicap. Favorite Case Ace from Milky Way Farm leads Est. bettors alongside stablemates Murph and Jawbreaker. Hal Price Headley sends Appogee and Old Nassau as strong challengers.
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Valley Softball Meet Set for Fairmont This August
The second annual Menongahels valley softball tournament will be held in Fairmont on August 25 27 and 28. Entry lists must reach P A Tork in the Watson Hotel building Fairmont by August 22. National softball rules per Spaulding 1936 will apply unless local ground rules are announced. No player fee. a $5 entrance fee accompanies the eligible players list. Each team may field 20 players.
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Olympic track stars aim at ten new world records
Berlin reports the IAAF accepted ten record feats from the past two years ahead of competition. Notable marks include Jesse Owens' broad jump of 26 feet 8.25 inches and several official world records across discus, javelin, 20,000 meters, and other events. American athletes also had two record-tying performances and two meeting times noted for approval.
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International Amateur Athletic Federation
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Jesse Owens
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Owens
Wille Schroeder
Germany
Matti Jarvinen
Finland
Juan Carlos Zabala
Argentina
Josef Kovacs
Hungary
Michael Faneli
Italy
Jose Ribas
Alvin Moreau
Opelousas
Baseball scores from yesterday and today leagues
National League results include Pittsburgh 10 Boston 5 and St. Louis 8 Brooklyn 6 in 10 innings. Chicago 3 New York 1. Cincinnati 12 Philadelphia 6. Philadelphia 7 Cincinnati 2. Today Pittsburgh at New York. St. Louis at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Chicago at Boston. American League scores show Detroit 8 Washington 2. Boston 7 Chicago 3. New York 11 Cleveland 7. St. Louis 12 Philadelphia 4. New York at Cleveland. Philadelphia at St. Louis.
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U S Olympic track squad seen as best chance for gold
Alan Gould reports Berlin July 31 United States men s track team shows strong odds to win a dozen gold medals across 23 events eight day Olympic program starts Sunday Only two events appear unlikely to yield scores shot put and 50 000 metre walk Americans expect to set records in nine events with Owens likely to lead a triple win in sprint and distance races Jack Torrance Foresee form slips in shot put while Cornelius Johnson and Dave Albritton expected to finish one two in high jump Towns and Hardin pace the hurdles and challenging field rivals include Yoshioka Haenni and Osendorp
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Italy
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Averill Gehrig Top American League Hitters
In a major league shakeup Earl Averill of the Indians and Lou Gehrig of the Yankees surge to the AL lead with a .281 average. Rookie Johnny Mize leads the NL, moving ahead of former teammate Ducky Medwick with a .368 mark after meeting the at bat threshold.
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Gaterell Wins Second In Three Days
Francis Gatrell, Black Hawks ace hurler, pitched four hits and earned his second win in as many days, allowing one run as teammates scored eight. Gatrell also batted four times with two hits while the Hawks totaled eight hits against Trader. The loss featured a wild pitcher and weak infield support.
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Garrell
Discovery to Battle Again at Saratoga Handicap
Alfred G. Vanderbilt's Discovery, after two defeats, is the favorite in the 34th Saratoga handicap at Saratoga Springs New York with 132 pounds for the mile and a quarter race. The card includes the United States Hotel Stakes for two year olds and the return of Chance Sun, winners of major races, plus contenders Good Gamble Stand Pat Esposa Mantagna and Isolator.
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William Ziegler
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William Woodward
Marble Seeks Comeback in Sea Bright Final
Alice Marble of Los Angeles faces Carolln Barrock in the 49th Sea Bright invitation final hoping to prove fitness for a championship path after her 1934 Paris collapse and retirement. Marble, ranked third nationally in 1933, seeks a post retirement return following her Longwood bowl victory last week.
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Sunday Olympic Program Announced By Officials
Berlin reports the opening day Olympic schedule with events listed for tomorrow. Modern pentathlon cross country run at 9 a.m. Catch as catch can wrestling preliminaries at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Track events at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The notice notes subtract six hours for Eastern Standard Time.
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Hurling Gets Much Better in Mid Atlantic League
Charleston extended its pennant lead by defeating Huntington 4 0 to sweep the series as Corbett struck out eight for his 14th win. Johnstown edged Akron 3 1 with Joe Greenberg homering after two walks. Canton outlasted Zanesville 2 1 in ten as Floyd Patterson singled with the bases loaded. Dayton routed Portsmouth 10 1. Schedule: Charleston at Huntington Dayton at Portsmouth Canton at Zanesville Johnstown at Akron.
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Zanesville
Floyd Patterson
Track and Field Week Schedule Noted With Events
The document lists morning trials for 100 meters high jump and shot put followed by second 100 meters and various finals including women's javelin high jump 800 meters shot put and 10 000 meters. Afternoon and evening events include fencing preliminaries for men at 3 p m, weight lifting finals for feather and lightweight at 8 p.m.
Boxing results from last night in California and San Francisco
In Hollywood Petey Sarron beat Davey Abad on points while in San Francisco Young Corbett outpointed Mike Bazzone. Tiger Wade and Jimmy McLeod fought to a draw in the Bay Area.
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Til
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Tacoma
Wash
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Young Couple Quarrel Ends With Fatal Knife Blow
The mother brandished a butcher knife during a dispute with a young couple. The girl then struck the mother on the head with a hatchet after seizing it from an ice box. The girl confessed in questioning and both were to be arraigned before Recorder Raymond J. Cuddy.
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Grace Moore Sings The King Steps Out At Opera House
Grace Moore headlines the New Columbia picture The King Steps Out at the Opera House on Sunday. Franchot Tone plays Emperor Franz Joseph with a strong supporting cast led by Walter Connolly, Raymond Walburn, Victor Jory, Elizabeth Risdon, Nana Bryant and Frieda Inescourt in a royal Austria love story praised for its lyric beauty and Moore’s vocal prowess.
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Grace Moore
Opera
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Francis Josef
Walter Connolly
Duke Max
Bavaria
Raymond Walburn
Victor Jory
Elizabeth Risdon
Nana Bryant
Frieda Inescourt
Princess Elizabeth
Max
Helena
Florida coast hit by hurricane leaves scattered damage
Tropical storm off the northwest Florida coast battered shore communities yesterday. Coast guardsmen searched for a missing vessel believed to have sheltered in a cove. The boat Bob was found safe near Panama City. State authorities estimated road damage at ten to fifteen thousand dollars.
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Lewis Flays Labor Policy Critique on Landon Uncle Ties
Lewis, arguing on page one, attacks Landon's labor policy linking it to his uncle a steel industry lobbyist in Harrisburg. He claims the plan would legalize company unions, criminalize strikes, and paralyze labor organizing by safeguarding employer power to hire and discipline.
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Bondholders' forced sale noted amid fall enrollment rush
Murphy reported that over 100 Barbour county students have announced plans to enroll for the coming fall term, as bondholders proceed with a forced sale in the area.
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Quebec cross puzzle clues in provincial mag
Puzzle across list from a Quebec provincial magazine includes terms like Avenging Language of Ince Canada and Ancient Rome connective. Entries cover words for revive muscle part praise town near Ontario conferences and other scattered fragments.
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Shirley Temple Songs Drive Fox Hit Wave At Strand
Shirley Temple dominates the Strand Hollywood’s ace song plugger. During The Poor Little Rich Girl production Fox music chief Louis Silvers cites Temple hits to date totaling eighteen. He predicts many will endure as folk song staples across America.
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January
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