France Names Aces to Defend Davis Cup
Rene Lacoste named Henri Cochet and Andre Merlin to lead France in the singles for the Davis Cup challenge against England with Borotra pairing Brugunon in doubles. Borotra declines singles, while Merlin is praised for his will to win as England’s Perry and Austin prepare as singles threats.
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France
Henri Cochet
Jean Borotta
Cochet
Andre Merlin
Rene Lacoste
England
United States
Borotra
Jacques Brugnon
Fred Perry
Henry W
Bunny) Austin
Perry
George Patrick Hughes
Vines
Wilmer Allison
Capt
Bernon Prentice
Shute Practiced Hard At Marshall College
British open golf champion Denny Shute studied at Marshall College blending academics with golf. Reports note his habit of carrying clubs to class alongside heavy texts as he practiced on campus. Separately, trade data show the United States taking about ten percent of Italian exports last year with foodstuffs and cheese as major items.
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Quintington
Densmore Shute
Marshall
Denny
United States
Foxx Slumps as Leaders Near A.L. Batting Crown
Baseball daily leaders report Jimmy Foxx of the Athletics briefly leads the American League in batting before a 0-for-? day. Al Simmons and Joe Cronin gain on him while other big six contenders idle. Foxx falls to .355 after a scarce doubleheader showing.
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Jimmy Foxx
Athletics
al Simmons
Foxx
Joe Cronin
Bor OH
Klein Phillies
Simmons
American
National
Cronin
Senators
Davis
Phillies
Terry
Giants
Standings Today and Results Across Leagues
Chicago at Pittsburgh and New York at Brooklyn headlines as the day’s top matchups. Yesterday's results include Washington 5 10 and Philadelphia 2 6 with minor scores noted. Baltimore Montreal 4 Toronto 2 in the International League. Kansas City 0 Minneapolis 8 and Milwaukee 7 St Paul 11 in the American Association.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Pittsburgh Ag
Senators Regain Lead by Sweeping Athletics in Twin Bill
Washington Senators toppled the Philadelphia Athletics 5 2 in the opener and 0 5 in the nightcap at Shibe Park to reclaim American League pennant lead by a half game over idle New York. Foxx hit his 28th homer as Grove and Earnshaw were tagged for multiple hits and runs in defeat.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Bob Grove
George Earnshaw
Shibe Park
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Senators
Grove
Mackmen
Bob Burke
Jack Russell
Mickey Cochrane
Bob Johnson
Bill McAfee
Alvin Crowder
A’s
Jimmy Foxx
Ed Coleman
Frank Higgins
Pickford Plans Nevada Divorce From Fairbanks
Reno report states Mary Pickford plans a second Nevada divorce from Douglas Fairbanks. The couple’s rift surfaced when Pickford announced a separation on July 2, with grounds cited as incomparability.
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Mary Pickford
Nevada
Reno
Nev
Douglas Fairbanks
Miss Pickford
Roosevelt Calls for Unity in National Recovery Plan
In San Francisco the president praises the governors for backing the recovery program. He emphasizes shared sacrifice, worker rights, and fair wages, urging employers to sign the covenant and urging workers and employers to cooperate within a universal 40 hour week and minimum wage framework.
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San Francisco
Berry Picker Killed by Bolt in Clarksburg Storm
In Clarksburg on July 25 a lightning strike caused a death as electric and wind storms broke a heat wave. Albert Knotts, 52, a berry picker, was killed while seeking shelter under a tree in Tucker county as the storm broke. his shoes may have contributed to the tragedy.
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Clarksburg
Albert Knotts
Tucker County
Daily Cross-Word Puzzle Clues and Word List
Puzzle clues and scattered word fragments presented as a mixed list include across and down hints such as ceremony opening coins and verbs like perform and behold with numerous OCR garbles. The readable items suggest a standard punning crossword with varied topics and partial answers.
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Ats
Lightning strike kills man near Canaan Valley area
A man from Horseshoe Run nine miles east of Thomas Tucker county was struck and killed by lightning. Four others nearby, including Knott's wife and daughter, escaped with severe shock. This followed Edward Propst, another local resident killed by lightning earlier in the summer.
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Knott
Horseshoe Run
Thomas
Tucker County
Canaan Valley
Edward Propst
Marriage not intended for actresses says Jeanette MacDonald
New York July 25 Jeannette MacDonald, musical comedy and film star, returned from a European tour aboard the Te De France and stated that movie careers are not compatible with marriage. Her manager Robert G. Ritchie, to whom she has been betrothed for two years, supported her view. He groaned and called himself an exception.
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New York
Jeannete MacDonald
Robert G. Ritchie
Bob
Ritchey
Honest mechanic returns lost billfold to Maine doctor
L O Bryant of Warder garage retrieved a billfold with $104 and papers belonging to Dr A D Scott from a greasy toilet. He tracked the doctor, learned he was en route to Maine, and sent the bundle by registered mail. The act boosts Graton's faith in everyday honesty and hard work.
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L. O. Bryant
Warder
West Main Street
Bryant
A.D. Scott
Dr. Scott
Charles Warder
Maine
Grafton
States Draft Liquor Control Plan If Eighteenth Is Repealed
Washington July 25 Six states have prepared liquor control machinery to meet possible repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Twelve have repealed state prohibitions and would reopen sales under pre national-prohibition laws. Eight plan statewide votes on prohibition, while others keep varying levels under state law.
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Washington
Montana
Indiana
Rhode Island
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Colorado
Oregon
New York
Illinois
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Maryland
Louisiana
California
Wisconsin
Nevada
District of Columbia
Golfers Qualify In National Pro Meet
Pittsburgh July 25. Vincent Eldred of Highland Country Club led four Pittsburgh district qualifiers for the National Professional Golfers Association tournament with a 36 hole total of 147. Perry Del Vecchio Greensburg West Penn open champion was second with 152 and Ted Luther Valley Heights Pittsburgh third with 153. Paul Erath Edgewood Pittsburgh finished fourth with 157.
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Pittsburgh
Vincent Eldred
Highland Country Club
Perry del Vecchio
Greensburg
Ted Luther
Valley Heights
Paul Erath
Edgewood
Frisch Named Cardinals Manager Amid Slump
St Louis July 25 Frankie Frisch captain and second baseman since 1927 was appointed manager of the Cardinals, succeeding Gabby Street. President Sam Breadon said the change aims to shake off the slump and push for a winning year as the team trails the Giants by eight games. Street had led since 1930 after a series of successors.
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St. Louis
Frankie Frisch
Charles B
Gabby) Street
Sam Breadon
Finch
Cardinals
Giants
Street
Branch Rickey
Rogers Hornsby
Bob O'Farrell
Bill McKechnie
Billy Southworth
Hollywood Strike Sparks 5000-Worker Walkout
Hollywood producers won the first skirmish as 2 of 11 studios closed while a broader strike mobilized 5000 workers including photographers and technicians. Union leaders claim non-union replacements sparked the action though the call denies sympathy. Richard J. Green of the union group issued the strike order for midnight.
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Hollywood
Moton Picture Producers
Richard J. Green
International Alliance of Stage
United States
Canada
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Gehrig
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Toronto
American Association
TRIM
Nats Bombard Star
Earl
Sande
Bacdle
Maxwell Howard
Dayton
Pap
Rossevelt
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
Berry Picker
Bolt
Canaan Valley Mountain
Mie
Jibieiris
Wanea
Vanna
Hy Jolele
Berk Isie
FTA Rie
Sels Sinie
Paz
Jeanette M’donald
Babcock
Los Angeles
Alice Femaern
ARS
Sharper
Carolyn
Frisch
Gabby” Street
Mington
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