Pirates Hold Lead After Bitter July Fourth Scramble
Pirates top Cubs and Cardinals in mixed results as Reds and Pirates clash for NL lead. Cubs drop from first. Reds spark a morning comeback with a key triple play. Afternoon wins bolster Pirates and other NL teams in a rain-soaked slate.
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Joe Benjamin Takes Count In NYC Engagement Report
New York July 5 Aenvs O Laughlin show girl announced engagement to Joe Benjamin lightweight boxer and once pals with Jack Dempsey They plan to marry in October Reports say a fight over Miss O Laughlin occurred at a New York hotel weeks earlier Dempsey denied any scrap Benjamin was divorced two years ago from Marian Nixon motion picture actress
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Banished Cubs Outfielder Hurdles Reds Fist Fight
Chicago July 6 Cubs outfielder Leon Wilson was banished from an afternoon game with Cincinnati after attacking Ray Kolp in the Reds dugout. He then punched Pete Donahue in the face during the teams’ evening train departure. No disciplinary action was announced by Cubs president Veeck after the second incident.
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Imeacas
Reds Seek Full Report From National League Leader
The National League president John Haydler will receive a complete report on the on field fight, as teams and officials review the incident and determine appropriate actions and outcomes for league discipline.
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John Haydler
National League
Fights Last Night Featuring Mix of Upsets and Draws
Results from last night show Chicako-Spug Myers and others defeating opponents in Chicago and St. Louis. Ed die Tallatin drew Tallatin in Portland with Max Rosen blooming in New York beating Joe Anderson. Willie Fieldman outpointed Red Uhlan in Oakland while Red Ingram drew with Dobby Vincent in Stillwater. Jack Ross and Jack McAuliffe scored knockouts in Winston Salem and Detroit respectively.
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Omaha
Log Rollers Name Young Champion at Pinehurst Lake
Cloquet Minnesota July 5 A 11 year old Cloquet diver nine ver Al Sergerson claimed the world log rolling title at Pinehurst Lake yesterday The veteran challenger Bil Delyea from Coeur d Alene Idaho failed to defend his crown in a surprising upset.
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Tolan Sets Records in 1929 Amateur Union Dashes
Eddie Tolan of Michigan, a Black university athlete, is hailed as the 1929 champion in the 100 and 220 yard dashes by the Amateur Athletic Union, setting wind-assisted marks of 10 seconds for the Century dash and 21.9 seconds for the 220. R. F. Bowen posted a 440-yard time of 48.4 seconds as other AAU records emerged. The Olympic Club of San Francisco won the team title with 44 points, edging Los Angeles with 29 points.
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Los Angeles
Major League Leaders Through July 4 Courtesy Stats
National batting led by Herman and Robins at .386. Ott of the Giants has 77 runs, 85 RBIs, 24 homers, and 114 hits. Frederick Robins 24 doubles. P Waner Pirates 12 triples. Cuyler Cubs 23 stolen bases. Grimes Pirates 12 wins 1 loss. American leaders include Foxx Athletics 412 and Gehrig Yankees 21 runs batted in. Jinger Tigers 72 runs. Manush Browns 116 hits. Hielmann Tigers 28 runs. Grove Athletics 13 wins 2 losses. Note mentions a 2:02 fast mile by a bicyclist.
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Bauman Breaks Faherty Athletics Record at State Fair
At St Paul Minnesota July 5 Bauman of Indianapolis won the one mile dirt track event in 19 minutes 0 84-5 seconds breaking Faherty's 21 minute 15 3-5 record set in 1916. Bill Cummings was second at 19 minutes 15 seconds Carl Marchesse third in 19 21 4-8 and George Hardy fourth in 19 minutes 27 seconds. Feherty's Athletics defeated Clarksburg City 9 4 in a rain interrupted game with Hickman and Carter pitching well. Clarksburg led 1 0 and 2 1 before a late rally. Final score and scattered season standings listed.
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Dan Howley to Leave St. Louis Browns After Dispute
The Globe Democrat reports Dan Howley will not return as manager of the St. Louis Browns next year. A quarrel with vice president L. C. McEvoy is blamed, with Howley alleging McEvoy and Phil Ball, the club president, issued player decisions. Ball reportedly accepts the blame, while McEvoy acted for him.
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Parachute Jumper Dies After Bag Tears Over Airport
Theodore Penny, 34, of Oakland, died in Stockton after a 3000 foot jump when his parachute caught the wing of an aircraft and the silk bag tore. The incident occurred at the municipal airport and Penny was injured during the fall.
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Missing Captain Abandong Ship reported near Honda Bay
Radio advices from San Pedro indicate the lumber steamer Anne Hanity grounded in Honda Bay on Tuesday is breaking up. Captain Frank Zaddert and 25 crew abandoned ship. no casualties reported.
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Wills Defeats Jacobs for Wimbledon Crown Again
Wimbledon reports Helen Wills Singh wins British women’s singles title 6 1 6 2 over Helen Jacobs sealing her third consecutive Wimbledon championship. Vague note mentions she recently captured the French title as well. Also mentions Joe Guyon barnstorming the country with no baseball team among Indians.
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