Betty Nuthall Opens Title Bid in National Women’s Final
Betty Nuthall of England steps toward the title as the National Women’s Tennis Championship opens at Forest Hills. She defeated Louise McFarland 6-0 6-1 and faces Mary J. Lamme next while rivals from the Far West and East, including Ann Harper Palfrey Morrill and others, push through in the round of 32.
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Mary
J. Lamme
Rye
N.Y
California
Middlewest
Grouth
Baroness Levi of
Miss Nut
the Rosenbaum
Chicago
Mary Greer
Kane City
Anne Page
Phila Iphia
Cubs Slugger Ace Pairs With Wilson in NL Home Run Pace
Cub center fielder leads NL home run standings as he teams with slugger Presa in a powerful lineup. Wilson joins the outfield and the team chases top batting marks with strong slugging and clutch hitting.
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Presa
Wilson
Cub
Baseball Results Mid Atlantic League and National League
Mid Atlantic League results include Clarksburg 15 Scottdale 7 Wheeling 6 Jeannette 5 Johnstown 7 Fairmont 4 Fairmont 11 Johnstown 9 Cumberland 3 Charleroi 1 Charleroi 8 Cumberland plus Jeannette at Scottdale Clarksburg at Johnstown Wheeling at Cumberland Fairmont at Charleroi National League scores Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 12 Philadelphia 3 Games today Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Washington 5 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 6 St Louis 4 New York 11 Chicago 4 Oehers rain Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Boston.
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Clarksburg
Scottdale
Wheeling
Jeannette
Johnstown
Fairmont
Cumberland
Charleroi
Sroany Jeannette
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
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St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
St. Louia
Oehers
Wop -Peh
Mont
Cam Pet
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L. Pet
Washington New York
Cleveland
St. Louis Bostin
Big Six Batting Averages Opens in Women’s Doubles
The tournament kicks off with top seeds Anglo American duo Miss Nuthall and Miss Palfrey. Other strong pairs include Mrs Harper and Edith Cross, Josephine Cruickshank and Marjorie Gladman from California, and Miss Anderson and Miss Morrill.
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Miss Nuthall
Miss Palfrey
Mrs. Harper
Edith Cross
Josephine Cruickshank
Marjorie Gladman
Miss Anderson
Miss Morrill
Major League Leaders for the Season
The season's top batting leader was Terry of the Giants with a .414 average, while Klein of the Phillies led in runs at 119. Wilson of the Cubs topped home runs with 42 and RBIs at 132, Cuyler of the Cubs stole 29 bases, and Herman of Robbins led doubles with 42. In the American League Cehrig of the Yankees led batting with .391, Gehrig and Ruth both starred with 175 hits and 133 and 175 RBIs respectively, Manush of the Senators had 37 doubles, Combs of the Yankees had 16 triples, and Ruth also led with 4 home runs. McManus of the Tigers swiped 17 bases.
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Terry
Giants
Herman
Robins
Gehrig
Yankees
Xlein
Phillies
Simmons
Athletics
Ruth
Klein
Wilson
Cubs
Robbins
Comororky
Pirates
Cehrig
Manush
Senators
Combs
McManus
Tigers
Mandell and Kane Part Ways After Nine Years
Eddie Kane ends his role as Sammy Mandell's manager before the contract expires. Mandell states Kane will not receive further money from him after July 6, 1931, and Kane vows to sue to collect his share. The split comes amid a tense, unresolved dispute over earnings.
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Chicago
Eddie Kane
Sammy Mandell
Sammy
Mandell
Kane
Rockford’ Sherk
Sudber Faces Flowers in Queens in Three Wins Streak Bout
Sporting brief notes from AP cover Sudber set to meet Bruce Flowers in a two round lightweight bout at Queensboro Stadium after his third straight victory in the American campaign. Also updates on Cubs manager McCarthy new first baseman decision, Long George Kelly trade, Jack Thompson training for title defense, and Hack Wilson homer sighting by Chuck Klein.
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Associated Press
New York
Justo Sudber
Queensboro Stadium
Bruce Flowers
New Rosehelle
N.Y
Chicago
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
George Kelly
New York Giant
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
American Association
Malcolm Moss
Kelly
Charlie Grimm
Jack Thompson
Tommy Freeman
Cleveland
American stars clash and record falls in bold baseball notes
Yesterday's game featured a dramatic eighth inning homer by an American player into the right field bleachers. Pirates infielder Ben Sankey is sent to Bridgeport in the Eastern League on option. Chicago betrothed boxers Jack McAuliffe and Andy Shanks prepare for a 9-10 round bout at Congress Arcade. Nick Cullop belatedly breaks a home run record, his 43rd of the season, while George Connally drives in a first inning run to tie Sergeants’ 42, previously set in 1921 with the Kansas City Blues.
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Ben Sankey
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bridgeport
Chicago
Jack McAuliffe
Betroit
Andy Shanks
Grand Rapids, Mich
Congress Arcade Arena
Nick Cullop
War Club
Minneapolis
George Connally
Toledo
Minto
Kansas City Blues
Fights and golf drift from cities to Indianwood course
Boxing results include Harold Mays Bayonge knocking out Armando Di Carlos and Primo Obaldo stopping Walter Sells. Bud Taylor lost to Bat Battalino on a nontitle card. Frank Cauley outpointed Jack Agno. Golf focus centers on Walter Hagen chasing a 1930 Western Open title at Indianwood August 20 to 22 with 122 players and top contenders like Tommy Armour.
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Indianwood
Comb Course
Detroit
Walter Hagen
Touriny
Armour
New York
Harold Mays
Bayonge
Ni J
Armando di Carlos
Italy
Primo Obaldo
Ialy
Walter Sells
Kansas City
Haig
Hagen
Tommy Armour
Horton Sovith
Ozaukee
Smith Aloyds
Timsjarity
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Rot MacDonald
Charles Guleaty Chick Evags
al and
Ave Eapinosa
Henry Ciuci
Gi. Dudley
Pat Sharkey
Pedley Poised to Lead American Polo in Big Four Clash
Erle Pedley, a six-foot aspiring star at 176 pounds, emerges from tryouts as the leading candidate for the American "Big Four" polo team to face Britain. The California native, Stanford alumnus, veteran athlete, and former army boxing champion is sporting six goals in a rising form, challenging traditional eastern exclusivity and eyeing the No. 1 spot under Captain Hitchcock.
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Alan. Gould
Associated Press
New York
America
Erle Pedley
Internationa
Great Britain
Pedley
Tommy —Hitchcock
Winston Guest
Elmer Boeseke
California
Boeseke
Hitchcock
Rek
Stanford University
Baseball Roundup: Stars, Scores and Key Homers
Diamond Stars Hack Wilson hit his 42nd homer and added three singles as the Cubs shut down Philadelphia’s pitching. Irving Hadley and the Senators held the Tigers to six hits, winning 5-4. Lou Gehrig drove in three runs with two singles and his 36th homer against the White Sox. George Earnshaw steadied the Athletics to a 6-4 victory over the Browns for his 19th win. Dick Bartell doubled late to drive in the tying and winning runs for the Pirates against the Robins.
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Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Whitesox
Dick Bartell
Pirates
Robins
Bat Battalino Outslugged Bud Taylor in Hartford Bout
Hartford August 19 Bat Battalino world featherweight champion outslugged Bud Taylor Terre Haute in a ten round nontitle fight Referee Gene Roman gave Battalino eight rounds Taylor one round and one even The champion weighed 129½ pounds and Taylor 128 pounds.
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Conn
Bat Battalino
Bud Taylor
Terre Haute
Indy
Ind
Gene Roman
Battalino
Taylor
Coaches of Athletics Gather at Davis and Ellins College
Eikins West Virginia August 19. Coaches of athletes from several states attend the third annual coaching school at Davis and Ellins College. Mayor Maxwell and Dr. James By Allen welcome visitors. Lou Little of Columbia directs football classes while Cam Henderson leads basketball. Other courses include track and field, physical education, golf, and swimming. Athletic director Jennings Randolph expects about 100 registrants tonight.
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Eikins
W. Va
Davis and Ellins College
C. W. Maxwell
James By Allen
Lou Little
Columbia University
Cam
Henderson
Davis
Elina
Jennings Randolph
Overnight News Highlights and Weather Across Cities
Washington radio attack on Hoover's administration sparks debate as Shouse delivers address while Tilsop and Lucas defend policy in Phoenix. Gladys O'Don leads women in Los Angeles as Schneider sets a junior trans continental record of 29 hours 44 minutes. Chicago reports rain and drought relief efforts for farmers. New York notes a sanitarium inquiry into Swift G. Newport and Hel.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Fiers
Los Angeles
Pirates Take Game 49 As Robins Lose Ground
The Brooklyn Robins fell further from first place in the National League pennant race after a 4-2 defeat to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs pounded Phillies 17-8, while the Yankees routed the White Sox 11-4 and Philadelphia beat St. Louis 6-4. Washington beat Detroit 4-?. Cleveland and Boston were rained out.
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Associated Press
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Giants
Robins
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Cubs
Phillies
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
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