Detroit Wins Senator Tilt in Close Game at Radland Field
In Cincinnati the Reds and Cubs split a doubleheader before a crowd of 35 432. Red Lucas won the opener for Cincinnati 6 3 while Guy Bush bested Donohue in game two 10 1. Hack Wilson’s circus catches and Ruth’s two homers highlighted a day of varied results across the league. The Cubs moved a half game closer to the Pirates, while the Yankees and Athletics dropped games to finish a chaotic slate. Detroit beat Washington 8 7 in 11 innings at Navin Field as Cleveland split a doubleheader with Boston, taking the opener 5 4 and losing the nightcap 5 2.
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One Hundred Fifty Women Enter Mayfield Golf Title Bout
Seventy five or more players from ten states compete at Mayfield Country Club to challenge Mrs. Harry Pressler of Los Angeles for the western women’s golf title. Notables include Virginia Wilson, Virginia Van Wie, Mrs O S Hill, Mrs George Lifar, Bernice Wall, Peggy Wattles, Jaine and Florence Beebe, Louise Fordyce, Mrs Julian Tyler, and Mrs Harley Highbie.
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Baseball scores and upcoming games across major leagues
Yesterday results show Cincinnati and Chicago splitting doubleheaders with scores 6 to 3 and 1 to 10. Other results include Philadelphia over Brooklyn 4 to 0 and St Louis over Boston 4 to 0. New York defeated Pittsburgh 10 to 5. Today’s slate lists Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Philadelphia. Also other regional results: Chicago 3 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 3 New York 2 Detroit 8 Washington 7 Cleveland 5 Boston 4. Upcoming games: Fairmont at Johnstown Jeannette at Cumberland Scottdale at Wheeling Fairmont at Johnstown Charleroi at Clarksburg Scottdale at Wheeling Jeannette at Cumberland.
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Boston Girl 16 Breaks Into National Tennis Spotlight
Boston teenager Miss Palfrey ascends in women’s national tennis, sweeping the eastern grass court championship and beating top rivals in Rye New York. Critics see potential to challenge Helen Wills as Palfrey’s backhand strengthens and she gains experience.
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Marathon swim entries flood Wrigley event on Lake Ontario
A AP report notes four hundred and one entries for the Wrigley 15 mile marathon swim in Lake Ontario on Wednesday. The latest entrant is a trapper who traveled 2,000 miles to register his name, with Bobby Jones of New York among other notable participants.
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Golf seeding list tops US amateur championship field
The United States Golf Association releases the seed rankings for the national amateur championship to be held at Lel Monte California next month. Jones the open and amateur title holder is No. 1 in the annual seed list used for draw placement in the match play rounds. Chicago baseball notes report Charley Tolson recalled by the Cubs to back up injured Charley Grimm, with Blair stepping in at short or catching duties as a question mark for today’s lineup. Olympic stars and leading midwestern track and field athletes will meet at Soldier Field on Labor Day for the central A A U championships, anticipated as the best in the event’s history.
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Sensations of the Ring Feature a Double Card
In New York at the Polo Grounds this week two top featherweights Kid Chocolate from Cuba and Al Singer of the Bronx meet in a twelve round main bout with a likely 200000 dollar gate. A ten round semi final matches Jack Kidberg of England with Spug Mayers of Chicago, followed by another ten round bout pitting Harry Ebbets of Freeport against Izzy Grove of New York. Bushy Graham of Utica faces Vidal Gre nac in Goante Vrmind hat in a supporting featherweight bout.
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Tilden Faces French Challenge in 1929 National Singles
Ex-champion Bill Tilden, 36, heads toward Forest Hills defending the United States title as Henri Cochet and Rene LaCoste sit out the field. The veteran must rely on back court play and unchanged serve power to meet a determined national field September 9 to 14, with Dela Raeva listed as recent title rival in Los Angeles.
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Big Six Batting Averages Ruling Spins Standings Mix
A jumble of sports notes from cities including Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans and New York covers tennis golf and horse racing results. Teddy Burwell defeats Tuy Griffith in Chicago while Eddie Held wins the Canadian amateur title in Jasper Park Alberta. George Walledstein and Kantara place one-two in Deauville Grand Prix. Hawthorne’s Fort Dearborn handicap goes to Karl Futel and Jim Dandy wins the Grand Union Hotel Stakes at Saratoga. Bobby Jones remains No. 1 seed in national amateur golf.
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Faherty's Athletes Defeat Grasselli Nine by Seven
Faherty's Athletes beat Grasselli Nine 7 to 6 in a tight road game at Clarksburg. McGovern pinch hit for Cronin, then Hug Henry delivered a triple to bring in the winning run in the ninth. Tetrick pitched a submarine game for the visitors, stifling the locals.
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World record tied in 120 yard hurdles and top baseball leaders
Stockholm athlete Wennstroem ties the world record for 120 yard high hurdles at 142 seconds. London hosts the first Germany England dual since before the war. MLB leaders include Ruth with 35 homers, Gehringer 109 RBIs, and Manush 39 doubles. Also notes on pitching, batting averages, and a California prison for first offenders under construction.
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Wills Captures Sixth National Singles Title at Forest Hills
Helen Wills defeats Mrs. Phoebe Watson in the Forest Hills national singles final to claim her sixth title. Mrs. Watson and Mrs. Peggy Saunders Michell win the doubles championship. In Newport, George Lott loses to Bill Tilden in singles, with Lott and Johnny Doeg taking the doubles crown. Buffalo report mentions George Jennings.
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New Port, R. I
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Newport Casino
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MISS MEXICO CONTINUED TELLING POLICE OF GUN
The article notes a woman turned a gun on herself but the magazine was empty. She told police the piece was the first intimation she had of something. Vidal was married to Maria Teresa Herrejon of Casamaloapan, Vera Cruz, and had two daughters.
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Vera Crux
Station Ad Promotes Rotary Lift Service Lubrication
An ad urges drivers to visit the station for a complete lubrication service performed while you watch. It highlights the Rotary Lift Service as a superior option and claims every car needs a professional lubrication job.
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