Yankees Take AL Lead With 9-4 Win Over White Sox
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to nine games by beating the Chicago White Sox 9 to 4, reclaiming the American League lead ahead of the Washington Senators as Fred Walker drove in five runs. Ted Lyons was touched early, but Johnny Allen faltered late.
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al Lopez
Lloyd Waner
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New York Giants
Reds
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Larry Benton
West Virginia open tennis reaches third round in White Sulphur
White Sulphur Springs July 19 two three set men s singles matches advance to third round Paul Pollard of Huddleston Va defeats R Willis 3 6 10 8 8 6 Henry Barclay of Baltimore defeats Harry Pugh 6 3 4 6 6 3 Barclay 18 ranked junior meets Eddie Jacobs defending champion tomorrow in third round Women s singles progress Maurel Adams seed No 3 defeats Maxine Sealey 6 0 6 1 Miss Francis Grimes seed 6 advances on default over Mrs Edwin Mathews Mrs 8 N Thomas defeats Mrs Wright Hugus 6 1 6 2 Margaret Carspecken defends vs Miss V Schleusener in second round Wednesday
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Huddleston
R. Willis
University of North Carolina Netsmen
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Baltimore
Harry Pugh
Charleston
Barclay
Eddie Jacobs
Maurel Adams
Indianapolis
Maxine Sealey
Beckley
Francis Grimes
Morgantown
Edwin Mathews
Wheeling
N. Thomas
Wright Hugus
Margaret Carspecken
Mid-Atlantic Standouts Highlight Kirson and Anderson
Reta Kirson of Baltimore is ranked No. 3 among Mid-Atlantic players, while Dorothy Anderson of the University of Southern California earns top recognition. The pair headline regional interest in collegiate and regional showcases.
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Baltimore
Dorothy Anderson
University of Southern California
Hearing Set For Commutation Plea
Charleston July 18 A hearing on a petition for commutation of the death sentence of Joe Corey 44 of Charleston will be held today before state pardon attorney Albert G Jenkins Corey was sentenced to be hanged on June 23 for slaying his wife's cousin Mrs Katherine Ghiz of Logan A reprieve until July 28 was granted by Gov surg Corey also murdered his estranged wife Mrs Ada Ghiz Corey but was tried only for killing Mrs Ghiz The women were shot to death in a confectionery on July 11 1932.
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Joe Corey
Albert G. Jenkins
Corey
Katherine Ghiz
Logan
Surg Corey
Ada Ghiz Corey
Ryder Cup Men Return to U.S. After Home Arrival
Three Americans Craig Wood Gene Sarazen and Leo Diegel arrive in New York aboard the Majestic with Australian Joe Kirkwood. Diegel plans to enter the professional golfer's championship at Milwaukee starting August 8. Wood Kirkwood and Sarazen join Denny Shute and Ryder cup captain Walter Hagen in opposing an early August date.
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Joe Kirkwood
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Milwaukee
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Sarzen
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Walter Hagen
Soil issues hinder eastern West Virginia race track study
Maryland horse racing officials say soil type may block a mile oval site in the Eastern Panhandle. J B Boyle of Bowie Md inspected Charles Town grounds but said land may not be available. No decision reached after a conference with West Virginians. plans include possible tracks at Weirton and other sites as racing gains legality this year.
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West Virginia
J. B. Boyle
Bowie, Md
Charles Town
Easern Panhandle
Boyle
West
Pro Chess Pros Regret Scheduling Conflicts From England
Early plans to hold the professional championship in September were disrupted by conflicts with prior arrangements. Shute and Hagen cabled the professional headquarters in Chicago to express their regrets from England.
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Hagen
Chicago
England
U S Favored to Beat Britain in Davis Cup Final
Paris July 19 The United States favored in eyes of French to beat Britain in the interzone Davis Cup final as Great Britain suffers injury concerns. England’s top star Perry torn shoulder muscle during European final against Australia. With Perry hampered Britain likely to struggle against the Americans for a place in the challenge round versus France.
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Fred Petry
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United States
England
France
Australia
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Vivian McGrath
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Hughes and Lee Could Lead New Doubles Team at Paris
George Patrick Hughes plays doubles with potential partner H G N Lee if Perry cannot endure the strain. Perry was deemed fit by his physician before leaving London and plans to resume practice in Paris. Vines works on service, adapting his fastball to Roland Garros courts after Wimbledon, a shift from the hard surface there.
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H. G. N. Lee
Perry
Hughes
London
Paris
Webster Unit Board Names School Staff
Webster Springs July 19 The board of education hired teachers for Fork Lick Holly and several Glade district schools after two sessions. The July 29 meeting is expected to fill remaining positions. Grade teacher lists are unavailable due to changes and transfers. Two Fork Lick high school vacancies were filled at the Saturday session.
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Glade
Board of Education
Second wage raise announced for 800 Virginia Lincoln workers
Bristol, July 19. The Virginia Lincoln Furniture Manufacturing Co announces a second wage hike for 800 employees at Bristol and Marion plants, ranging from 10 to 15 percent, following a 10 percent raise on May 16. It is not stated whether previous wage cuts are restored.
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Marian
Cronin and Foxx Tie For MLB Batting Lead
Joe Cronin and Jimmie Foxx moved into a tie for the Big Six and major league batting lead yesterday as Washington manager adjusted a figure to a precise decimal, placing Cronin one percentage point ahead of Foxx.
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Jimmie Foxx
Washington
Athletics
Wallace To Continue Acreage Cut Drive
Secretary Wallace will push plans to cut American wheat output next year. He says the program remains necessary despite this year's drought and small harvest, arguing acreage curtailment is vital to secure better prices later. Also noted are Notre Dame players Marchmont Schwartz Nordy Hoffman and Tom Conley working for a Chicago oil company this summer.
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Wallace
Marchmont Schwartz
Nordy Hoffman
Tom Conley
Notre Dame
Chicago
Standings From Yesterday and Today In Baseball Leagues
National League results show Pittsburgh 11 Brooklyn 8 and New York 14 Cincinnati 1 with Chicago 4 Boston 1 while St. Louis 9 Philadelphia 4. Today games include New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at St. Louis. American League results include Detroit 5 Philadelphia 2 and New York 9 Chicago 4 with several matchups listed. Southern Association results include Atlanta 1 Nashville 4 and Chattanooga 6 Memphis 6.
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State Motorist Taxes Bring 1933 Half-Year Revenue
Charleston reports the state road commission receipts for the first six months of 1933 total 5,500,129.40 dollars. Major item is passenger automobile licenses at 2,346,008.05 dollars followed by four cent gasoline taxes at 2,164,159.50 dollars. Other motor vehicle taxes include trucks 533,987 dollars and 630,668 dollars for fixed-termini operations, commercial trucks 194,166.20 dollars, taxicabs 34,053.85 dollars, buses 88,145.07 dollars, drivers leaves permits 8,631 dollars, and operators licenses 55,321 dollars.
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Charleston
State Road Commission
Wisconsin Beats Purdue in 1893 With Uniformed Coach Imposter
A 1893 Wisconsin football victory over Purdue featured a coach who wore a uniform and used a substitute name, adding a curious twist to the win.
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Wisconsin
Purdue University
Dempsey Marries Stage Actress Hannah Williams
Jack Dempsey wed stage actress Hannah Williams in a surprise ceremony near Elko Nevada. Justice of the Peace Alvin Farlane joined the couple who traveled from Salt Lake City and checked into a local hotel under aliases Mike Costello and Jane Gray. Dempsey, 38, and Williams, 22, mark his third marriage as guests witnessed a quiet Reno plan shift.
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Alvin Farlane
Desert
Salt Lake City
Mike Costello
Jane Gray
Reno
Maurice E. Cain
Dempsey
Cantwell
Max
Manassa Mauler
Bri
Miss Williams
Roger Wolfe Kahn
Ott Kahn
New York
Ed Reno
Estelle Taylor
Hollywood
Miss Taylor
Jack
Miss
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Demp_sey
G O P Leaders Plans Vacation In Europe
Washington July 19 1934 Republican National Committee chairman Ererett Sanders departed for a Europe vacation and announced postponement of regional party meetings for the 1934 congressional elections until autumn. A fourth conference in Chicago covered the nation after earlier sessions in the East.
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Washington
Ererett Sanders
Republican National Committee
Europe
Chicago
East
National crude output climbs despite Texas drop
Tulsa report shows national crude output rising by 8 361 barrels per day to 2 791 421 barrels daily. East Texas output fell but eastern fields gained about 2 000 barrels to 112 000 daily. Fort Worth joins Texas in tying spearheaded by George Rogers as archery champion for the second year.
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Texas
Oil and Gas ‘Journal
George Rogers
Fort Worth
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