Bruins Hold Lead as Eastward Push Continues
Bruins extend lead to one and a half games after a 5 3 loss to Brooklyn amid a crowded pennant chase. Pirates fall to the Clan McGraw, while Athletics split a doubleheader, edging the Yankees in the nightcap and staying 11 1/2 games back. Cleveland beat Detroit 6 5 to join third place in the standings.
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Major League Leaders After August 6 Summary
National batting leader Herman Robins at .413. Runs by Hornsby Cubs 102. Runs batted in Ott Giants 110. Pitching: Bush Cubs 15-1. American batting Foxx Athletics 300. Home runs Ruth Yankees 27. Stolen bases Gebringer Tigers 17. Pitching Grove Athletics 17-2. Other leaders include Waner Pirates 15 doubles and Dol Johnson Tigers 37 hits.
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Cubs deny ticket sales talk amid title claim
Cubs president William Veeck said tickets would not be discussed and the Cubs are certain to win the national league flag. Other briefs note Macdonald Smith opening a lead in the Long Island Open, baseball and boxing updates, and tennis star Bill Tilden weighing retirement after Europe Davis Cup play.
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Italian May Win Honors In Golf Play
Forest Park St Louis Aug 7 Italian day laborer Izio Fabrizio led after the opening round, firing 70 strokes two under par. Closest rival was Connell Kersey of Louisville with better than 80. Karl Kaufman of Pittsburgh feared to miss qualifying as favorites stumble in rough first round.
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Meadow Club Tennis Tourney Goes International
The 46th Meadow Club invitation event in Southampton grows into an intercollegiate championship with 16 players, 11 of them college students. Coach Miler signs a pupil as part of the field.
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Wake Forest appoints Hal Weir as assistant coach
Wake Forest College in North Carolina announced the hiring of Hal Weir, a former pupil, as assistant coach replacing Stan Cofall who previously held the post. The signing occurred on August 7.
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Clarksburg Nine to Play Fahertys Saturday Afternoon
Fahertys Athletics will meet Clarksburg City on the High School Athletic Field Saturday at 3:30 due to last weeks rain postponement. Hickman and Melchori will bat for the locals while Carter and Doyle handle the visitors.
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FIGHTS LAST NIGHT SHOW QUICK WINS AND DRAWS
Boxing results from various cities show multiple knockouts and decisions. Murphys drops Murphy in Peoria while Broglio outpoints Soldier Fields in Herring Illinois. Grandetta stops Watson in Indianapolis. Baker and Herreira win in Mitchell Field and Chicago respectively. Calderon, De Marco, and Smith win on points in Cincinnati Indianapolis and Canton. Tom Heeney seeks rematch with Von Porat after their Chicago bout last winter.
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Chicago Gridders to Start Training Grind
Chicago August 7 In a message from the Stagg era Amos Alonzo Stagg the dean of gridiron coaches begins preparations for the opening practice on September 15 at the University of Chicago He will turn 67 on August 16 and continues to play tennis daily with his son Paul junior champion of Illinois Stagg starts his 38th season as coach despite his age.
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California Girls Vie For Net Cup At Forest Hills
California dominated lineup for the Wightman Cup ties at Forest Hills with Helen Wills and Helen Jacobs chosen for leading singles. Edith Cross of San Francisco will partner Wills in the doubles, forming a California heavy team as one doubles berth awaits final selection. The format runs Friday and Saturday with one doubles match each day and each Helen to play two singles.
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Scout Chief A Baron Named Captain of American Team
Mrs Hagel Hotchkiss Wight man of Boston donor of the international cup was named captain of the American team. The British line up has not yet been decided.
May Name It After Bobby Jones Statue Plan
Atlanta city commissioners consider erecting a statue of Bobby Jones at the entrance to the 18 hole municipal golf course. The proposal aims to honor the famed golfer and affiliate with the city's golf heritage.
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Standings saga for the clubs in baseball
Yesterday results include Brooklyn 5 Chicago 4 New York 5 Pittsburgh 3 Boston St Louis rain. Tonight New York at Pittsburgh and Detroit at Cleveland Washington at Boston New York at Philadelphia. Standings show Philadelphia 28 781 New York aT 626 St Louis 48 534 Cleveland 48 534 Detroit 54 478 Washington 60 400 Chicago 63 d88 Boston 70 307
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Mid-Atlantic League Scores From Exhibitions
Wheeling defeated Fairmont 3 1 Johnstown beat Scottdale 4 2 Cumberland won 6 2 over Charleroi Jeannette topped Clarksburg 6 2 Cincinnati meets Fairmont in an exhibition game Scottdale visits Charleroi Wheeling plays Clarksburg Cumberland faces Johnstown
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France's Attempt In Race Ends Tragically
In Bordeaux on Aug 7 the Schneider Cup air race effort near Calshot, England ended in tragedy as Lieutenant Florentin Bonnet, 25, was killed while training for the event. The accident halted the preparations before the race began.
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Speed record pilot Bonnet crashes during test flight
The commander at Houston Naval Station stated Bonnet was stunting during the crash. In 1924 Bonnet set a world land plane speed record at about 278 mph. He recently left the navy for health reasons and joined the foreign office amid reports of related indisposition. Prince George is 26.
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State Airports Urged for Leasing to Firms
James G. Frey of Battle Creek, a member of the state aeronautics committee, toured Europe to study flying methods. He urges leasing state owned airports to commercial flying firms to expand aviation use.
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Anxiety Over Prince George Health Raised in London
Anxiety grows over the health of Prince George, fourth and youngest son of the British monarch, as the Daily News reports the royal family to be somewhat anxious about his condition.
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Bob Eaton Recovers From Wreck Injuries
Bob Eaton, who suffered a lacerated ear in a Sunday automobile accident, returned to the recreation late yesterday with good eyesight and sharper wise cracks. Making his debut from Clarksburg six months ago, he has twice been called the cheesiest wisecracker Clarksburg has produced and entertains patrons with his wit and digs.
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Pasadena Doctor George F Willis 55 Founding Lions Club Leader
Pasadena Cal death notice for Dr George F Willis aged 55 prominent physician and founder of the National Junior Lions Club dies after illness. Willis led youth service efforts and was a recognizable local medical figure. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by his family and the Pasadena community reflects on his civic work.
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Detroit Paints Lanes to Beat Traffic Jams
Detroit adopts one way lane lanes on main arteries to ease congestion. Four inner lanes handle through traffic with two outer lanes for parking. Drivers must stay in their lane or risk a ticket. Left turns are redirected and markers direct turning traffic at intersections.
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