Pirates Hope For Pennant As Club Wins
In Pittsburgh Forbes Field cheers rise as the Pirates surge toward a possible pennant. Manager George Gibson compares the 1932 squad to the 1921 team, noting the current club’s youth, grit, and consistent hitting while recalling the earlier tragedy that stalled the Pirates.
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National League Yesterday's Baseball Scores
Yesterday's NL results showed Pittsburgh edging New York 4 to 3 in 10 innings and Cincinnati defeating St Louis 12 to 3. Today schedules include New York at Pittsburgh Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Standings Snapshot of Major League Clubs and Players
Readable fragment shows standings with teams Boston Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Brooklyn and New York Yankees alongside players Ruth Gehrig Simmons Wilson Averill and team abbreviations Athletics Dodgers Giants Indians. Numeric scores appear beside several club names.
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Pirates Praise Wartime Stars On Bench And Pitching
The Pirates’ skipper lauds Lloyd Vaughan as an outstanding shortstop and Tony Piet for developing into a strong second baseman. Pie Traynor also shines, with Pigg Traynor enjoying one of his best seasons. The pitching staff is solid, while the Waners are praised as a near unbeatable duo.
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Slow Timing 18 Charged At Lambet
San Francisco reporters seized on the Berkeley intercollegiate track meet to accuse officials of “slow timing” and plot against western timers. Stanford coach R L Templeton blasted the decision to enter, citing USC’s Frank Wykoff’s 9.9 in the 100 yards and a claim that eastern observers seek to show up western timing. The controversy centers on timing of 9.9 for Wykoff vs 9.6 by Ralph Proctor, the only western timer, in the meet.
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Army Air Squadron to Watch Golf Finals
A United States flying squadron of 18 planes will arrive in White Sulphur Springs on Friday to observe the golf finals. The visit includes officers from the squadron based at a nearby air field and signals a show of support for the event.
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Baseball scorecard snippets from the day
In the American League no games were played yesterday. Chicago faced Philadelphia, Detroit played New York, Cleveland met Washington, and St. Louis took on Boston. In the Mid-Atlantic League all games were rained out with Charleston at Clarksburg, Beckley at Huntington, and Johnstown at Cumberland listed.
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Lewisburg Player Leads In First Round of W Va Golf
In rain soaked White Sulphur Springs Dr. Gary Hogg of Lewisburg shot 71 to lead the West Virginia Amateur Golf Championship after the first round. Fred Tal of Charleston posted 74, F. M. Crum of Huntington qualified with 155, and notable qualifiers include Fritzi Stifel of Wheeling and several Charleston entrants.
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West Virginia Amateur Golf Trophy Awards Presentation
Captain Hy Hs George announced after sky maneuvers at Greenbrier Airport the fliers will attend the presentation of the West Virginia amateur golf trophy awards.
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Pirates edge Giants 4 3 in ten innings series opener
Pittshregh July 6 The Pirates beat the New York Giants 4 to 3 in ten innings to begin a six game series. Bill Swift pitched well and drove in the winning run with two out in the tenth for his seventh win. Red Lucas pinch hit in Cincinnati St Louis doubleheader to help a 3 3 deadlock after 13 innings.
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Fred Bannerot Medalist In State Amateur Golf Meet
Fred Bannerot of Charleston fired steady rounds to lead the state amateur golf qualifiers with 74 75 149 on a soggy course. Dr. Gary Hogg of Lewisburg shot 71 19 150 to take second, edging K C Boge of Huntingdon who totaled 79 72 151. Bobby Lowe Fairmont posted 18 79 157 as the field chased the 180 qualifying mark.
Appomattox Club Forms for Roosevelt Campaign
About fifty Appomattox County residents met near the former Civil War surrender site and organized what they hope is the first Roosevelt Garner club in Virginia and perhaps the nation. The slogan We surrendered to Grant be will not surrender to Hoover framed their effort.
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Connie Mack Sees A's Slump Ends With Better Pitching
Philadelphia July 6 Connie Mack, urging belief in the law of average, says the Athletics can rebound from a 7 1/2 game deficit as better pitching and fewer wild heaves. He notes Earnshaw and Grove nearing action and praises Freitas's reliability while warning the Yankees face a tough pennant race.
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Yankee Catcher Suspended for Punch in Doubleheader
The New York Yankees face an uncertain stretch as catcher Bill Dickey receives an indefinite suspension from American League President Will Harridge for delivering a jawbreaking punch to Washington outfielder Carl Reynolds in the first game of yesterday’s doubleheader. Reynolds may sit out about six weeks, and Dickey could face a heavy fine after the umpire’s report is reviewed.
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Rockefeller optimistic on long life at ninety two
John D. Rockefeller, nearing his 92nd birthday, told an employee he expects to reach 100. He spoke from his Pocantico Hills estate after a healthy return. his 93rd year has been quiet, to be shared with John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his grandchildren, noting only a skilled girl could chew gum discreetly.
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Secret of Keeping Fit from Nurmi The Finn Olympic legend
The article presents Nurmi discussing the secret to his 12 year longevity in elite running. He cites body care, heat and perspiration management, and consistent training as key factors. He notes aging signs, compares himself to younger rivals, and cites examples like Mathiesen and Thunberg to illustrate maintained speed into later years.
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Heart Muscles and Running Style Described By Athlete
A 1932 AP account details an athlete praising his heart and endurance. He notes stable heart function with resting rates around 55 to 60 and peak near 100 per minute, monthly Roentgen checks, and no enlargement. The piece covers his left foot dominance, looping running cadence, and emphasis on long strides and hip motion while avoiding strain.
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Lovers Sighted 40 Miles At Sea Near New York
July 5 1900s patrol reports Captain Alexander Collie of the Caledonia claims a sea sighting with binoculars near Manhattan. He says he saw a youth atop the Empire Building attempting a kiss from afar, though uncertain of the precise scene.
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