RACQUETEERS TRIUMPH IN TWO SINGLES
The United States leads 1 interzone finals over Germany as Wilmer Allison and John Van Ryn win the doubles and Bill Tilden defeats Hans Moldenhauer while Frank Hunter beats Daniel Prenn. A US win today would clinch the series and push them toward the challenge round against France.
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Wilmer Allison
John van Ryn
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Bill Tilden
Hans Moldenhauer
Frank Hunter
Daniel Prenn
National League Yesterday's Results Postponed Games
All National League games were postponed yesterday due to rain. No games were played as the schedule was halted by weather conditions affecting venues and teams across the circuit.
Baseball card style matchups and scores from league play
Today’s games include Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Boston. Philadelphia beat Detroit 4 to 2 with New York defeating Cleveland 7 to 2 in the first game and 11 to 3 in the second. St. Louis beat Washington 7 to 3. Chicago won 2 to 1 over Boston. Also listed are ongoing matchups Fairmont vs Wheeling, Jeannette vs Johnstown, Charleroi vs Cumberland, and Clarksburg vs Scottdale with standings showing Jeannette atop the table and Wheeling and Fairmont close behind. Cumberland and Clarksburg mid-pack. American Association scores: Columbus 7 Milwaukee 0, St Paul 4 Indianapolis 2, Toledo 5 Kansas City 2, Louisville 4 Minneapolis. International League results: Toronto 10 Reading 1, Newark 7 Buffalo 5, Montreal 14 Jersey City 2, Baltimore 7 Rochester 3.
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Britons Open Final American Meet Against Cornell Princeton
The Oxford Cambridge track team faces a Cornell Princeton lineup at Travers Island in their last European invasion duel meet. After a heavy loss to Yale and Harvard last Saturday the Britons enter as underdogs in Long Beach, N.Y.
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Potter Leads Met open after 26 holes in rough Lido course
Arthur D. Potter of Brooklyn held a one stroke lead after the final 26 holes of the Metropolitan open on a demanding Lido course. He shot 64 for the second 18 to finish at 144, one ahead of Leo Diegel as the runner-up, while the field of 141 dwindled under tough conditions.
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Babe Ruth Out With Pulled Muscle Indefinitely
Cleveland July 20 Babe Ruth home run king and idol of baseball was out of the game indefinitely today a pulled muscle sustained in the game with Detroit Wednesday retired the Bambino in a game with the Cleveland Indians yesterday and Miller Huggins Yankees manager said no one knew how the Yankee star would swing a bat again
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Gehrig Leads In American League After Rain Hit Day
A rainy day halted play across the league with the Athletics beating the Tigers 7 to 2 and the Indians routing the A’s 11 to 3. Lou Gehrig hit his 28th homer to lead the circuit while Alphonso Thomas edged the White Sox over the Red Sox 2 to 1. Browns defeated Senators 7 to 3.
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Herman Leads Batting List In Nationals
Babe Herman of Brooklyn remains atop the National League batting list with a .404 average after steady hitting against western pitching at Ebbets Field. Frank O'Dell of Philadelphia sits at .293, while Mel Ott leads in scoring with 85 runs and 94 RBIs. Hills Ferry of New York has 126 total hits, and Johnny Frederick of Brooklyn and Chick Hafey of St. Louis tie for 27 doubles.
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Kearns Claims Title For Mickey Walker
Philadelphia reports Jack Kearny manager of Mickey Walker announced he would claim the light heavyweight title for Walker after Tommy Loughran relinquished the 175 pound class. Walker is set to defend the middleweight crown against Leo Lomski in Aberdeen on August 19 at Municipal Stadium.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities and Odd Court Hearing
Summary of boxing results from San Francisco San Diego and New York with Hawkins Harris and Chocolate defeating opponents. A Hollywood bout sees Dado stop Matthews in Lincoln Neb as a parking dispute leads to a judge hearing a Chicago man claim dentist chair punishment sufficed and release.
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Harold Matthews
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James Morse
Chicago
Batting Pace In American Circuit Sets Pace For AL Batsmen
The pace for American League batters shifted in week thirteen as Heinie Manush of the St. Louis Browns edged out Philadelphia’s Jimmy Foxx for the top average. Unofficial figures show Manush at .891 to Foxx’s .890, with limited improvement by other leaders.
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Jimmy Foxx
Philadelphia Athletics
Heinie Manush
St.Louis Brown
Connie Mack
Manush
Foxx
al Simmons
Philadelphia
Earl Combs
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Fothergill
Detroit
Simmons
Philadelphi Lazzeri
New York
Fonseca
Cleveland
Comba
Cochrane
Hellmann
Ruth
Cooke Holds Lead In Association Batting Standings
Chicago July 20 Unofficial figures show Al Cooke of St Paul leading the American Association with a .268 average after Wednesday’s games. Marty Callaghan of Columbus sits three points back at .365 in the pursuit, as Cooke remains the top hitter amid a dip in his average.
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Marathon Record Set By Runners In Los Angeles
The team from New Jersey and New York won the 144 hour marathon in Los Angeles, setting a new record of 749 miles 696 23 yards. The former 25 year old mark of 723 miles was held by two French runners at New Orleans.
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Auto racing at West Virginia State Fair on Sept 7
On the final day of the 1929 West Virginia State Fair, Wheeling hosts seven high speed auto races on a half mile dirt track. Stars from the Indianapolis 500 era compete, led by Bob Robinson who drives Keech’s Miller Special and aims to break Wheeling records. Herman Sehuresh of Hollywood is also among the top entrants.
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Preparations for Schmeling Sharkey Bout Continue
New York reports Schmeling’s New York suspension will not halt Madison Square Garden plans to stage the German heavyweight versus Jack Sharkey, possibly at Soldier Field Chicago, with Boston and Detroit or Windsor in contention. Garden seeks venues outside New York state. The suspension awaits Schmeling’s scheduled match with Phil Scott of England.
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Racing under AAA rules and standards for upcoming races
The article notes drivers deserving serious consideration as favorites in upcoming races, to be conducted under the rules and sanction of the Contest Board of the American Automobile Association, the parent body credited with maintaining high racing standards.
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Meteor reporting invitation issued for 1929 season
Philadelphia on the eve of the 1929 meteor season an invitation was issued urging the public to report all fireballs and large meteors. Hourly counts of meteors, large or small, are also sought.
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Pilots Aboard Monoplane Report Safe in Flight
Pilots Glenn Loomis and Joe Glags of the monoplane Billion Comforts of Home report everything ok after two and a half days aloft. The craft was at 1:49 am today, with the message noting they are enjoying all the comforts of home. A separate note from Grand Marais Minnesota cites lightning and carelessness as causes of two fires in Superior National Forest.
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Adaption Papers Filed For Infant Potent Child
Officials report that a very young child, described as an infant, had adoption papers processed previously but unclear details remain. There is emphasis on the child’s age and need for formal recognition under guardianship. Further records may clarify the situation and involved parties.
Baseball Statistics Snippet With Multiple Names and Records
A fragmented box score style item lists players and stats across teams including Major Vessus Lemaey Hatey and J ins with triples by Waner Pirates 14 and homers by Klein Phillies 28. It mentions stolen bases by Chyler Cubs 26 and pitching win by Bush Cubs 12 onlinfze, plus Manush Browns .389 and Gehringer Tigers runs batted in 92. Other lines reference Gehringer Johnson Tigers and Gehrig Yankees 2.
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Washington-Borah Aces Rusela Pact Recognition
The Washington-Borah accord recognizes Rusela, with regret that the United States cannot communicate directly with Rumata. White House announces a $200,000,000 spending increase over the next four years as government expenditures rise.
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