Eastern clubs aid Giants in climb back up ladder
Giants gain on rivals as eastern teams frustrate Cubs Cardinals Pirates. Bursting with offense, Giants defeat Cubs 7 2 behind Burgess Whitehead four hits while Dodgers beat Cardinals 22 7 in opener of doubleheader. Yankees overpower Detroit 13 3 as Murderers Row battles for lead. Indians win twice to trim Senators. Red Sox fall to Browns. White Sox beat Athletics 7 5.
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Opening of Olympics To Be Broadcast Saturday
New York reports broadcast of the 1936 Olympics begins with the opening ceremony. Transmission starts about 10 45 a m via NBC and CBS. Daily overseas pickups of events and recaps follow each evening. Sunday will feature live description of the 10 000 meter run final.
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Lewis Faces Hot Opponent in 12 Round Bout
John Henry Lewis, 22, world light heavyweight champion, meets 26-year-old Al Gainer of New Haven in a 12 round non-title fight in Pittsburgh. Promoters expect about 45,000 fans as Lewis, renowned for boxing skill, faces Gainer’s left hook and body punching. A-side feud pits Jack Johnson against Jack Blackburn, adding tension in the corners after controversy over Louis and Schmeling.
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Smith Wins Victoria Open In Wind Affected Play
Horton Smith captured the Victoria open yesterday amid blustery winds and sun baked greens. The Chicago pro carded 64 65 72 68 to finish with 265, three strokes ahead of Byron Nelson who shot 64 67 69 72 for 272. Ted Longworth of Portland placed third with 276 as 130 golfers head to Seattle for the $5,000 Seattle Open.
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Twilight league managers to hold parley meeting
All managers of the Twilight baseball league are asked to attend a meeting at 8 15 in the county recreational supervisor office in Gratton Banking and Trust building. Organizer Demos Koch says they should present eligible players and current game results. Upcoming schedule includes August 3 through 7 with multiple matchups at Athletic Field Fettermans and Fetterman. The Sentinel sports writer requests results be sent by 9 each morning after a game.
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Octagon Granulated Soap Introduced to Market
Colgate-Palmolive-Peet announces Octagon Granulated Soap as a new top quality member of the Octagon family. Dealer offers 22 ounce package for one cent with purchase of another for 20c. Extra ingredients promise quicker suds and faster rinsing in tubs and machines. Coupons in each package allow savings toward gifts. Also notes boxing bouts: Fritale Zivic and Laddie Tonielli set for ten round semi final.
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Favorite fillies to cop famous trotting race
AP sports report from New York notes Hamiltonian trotting derby favorites are fillies. Other items recap Yankee pursuit of 200 homers, Jimmy Braddock versus Max Schmeling odds, and various boxing and baseball tidbits.
Baseball Scores and Upcoming NL and AL Games Listed
National League results show Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 and 10 4 in the doubleheader, New York 7 Chicago 2, St. Louis 5 Brooklyn 4 with Cincinnati Philadelphia rained out. Today Pittsburgh visits Boston, others Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago New York. American League heavy scores include New York 13 Detroit 3 and Cleveland 11 6 Washington 6, St. Louis 9 Boston 3. Upcoming NL games feature Pittsburgh at Boston St. Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Philadelphia and Chicago at New York with AL delays or matchups listed.
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Wrestling results from Montreal to Los Angeles last night
Montreal wrestler Yvon Robert 216 defeated Floyd Marsh 226 in Montreal. In Phoenix Ed Don George 220 from Utica N Y defeated Jack McArthur 210 from Boston in straight falls in Los Angeles.
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Johnstown Climbs From Cellar With 5–0 Win
Johnstown Jawns under new manager Fred Dutch Dorman hammered Akron 5 to 0 as Red Swain allowed three hits and homered. Zanesville led early but fell 3 to 1 to Charleston. Dayton toppled Portsmouth 10 to 4. John Daddy struck out 11 as Portsmouth committed eight errors. Today’s games list Huntington at Charleston Akron at Johnstown Dayton at Portsmouth Zanesville at Canton.
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Dutch" Dorman
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Fairmont Woman Golfer Wins Morgantown Meet
In Morgantown the Fairmont golfer Mrs M Foster led the women's handicap tournament at the Country Club with a net 69 after an 86 round. Wheeling state champion Fritai Stifel posted 66 but carried a 1 stroke handicap, while Parkersburg's 1936 champ Mrs Anne Hoblitzell carded 81 with a 3 handicap. Dorothy Bartlett finished second with a net 75.
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Father of Max Baer Recovers From Bleeding Complications
In San Leandro California on July 29 the father of heavyweight boxer Max Baer known as Papa Baer was recovering from a severe nasal hemorrhage after receiving a quart of Max Baer blood. Max Baer announced he was in perfect condition and expected to reclaim the title while noting the elder Baer had been ill over a week and his wife had given three quarts of blood.
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American athletes plagued by illnesses ahead of Olympics
From Berlin July 30 American Olympic hopefuls report a surge of minor ailments due to wet, cold weather. Over a hundred athletes have received medical treatment since arrival, with track and field, swimming and rowing groups hardest hit. Notable cases include Jack Torrence's shoulder, Harriett Bland's pleurisy, Lenore Kight Wingard and Ann Govednik among the ill, and Donald Bruce Hume confined with a chest cord.
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Cincinnati-Lou Barney Triumph Over Tony Koenig in 10 Rounds
Cincinnati boxer Lou Barney, 170 pounds, defeated Tony Koenig, 168 pounds, in Cincinnati Dayton match last night lasting ten rounds. Barney secured victory on points, delivering solid combinations to Koenig throughout the bout.
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Beaumont Team Laces South Grafter Outfit
Beaumont defeated South Side 14 to 3 in Twilight League action behind McMullen two hits. Stafford hit a homer for Beaumont as they collected 14 hits and the pitcher fanned eight while Morrison struck out four for South Side.
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Sidney Wood Returns to Top Form in Sea Bright
Sidney Wood of New York defeated Frank Parker of Spring Lake 6 4 0 6 8 6 at the Sea Bright invitations, after beating Walter Senior and John Doeg. He admitted fear in the third set as he advanced toward a semi final against John McDiarmid. Gregory Mangin and Joe Hunt also reached the semi finals with victories.
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Black Hawks Rally Tops Colored Ball Squad 3–1
The Black Hawks defeated the Colored All Stars 3 to 1 after a sixth inning rally. Garrell and Morehead pitched well until Morehead blew up in the sixth, loading the bases before McMullen lined a two-run hit to right. Russ Matthews had two hits for the winners. John Boston Jr. played catcher for the losers.
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Long Shot Triumphs in Arlington Park First Race
Chicago owner T. C. Worden and trainer Ben Jones saw Legenda win the Arlington Park opener yesterday. The long shot paid $245.20 straight, $88.40 for place, and $43 for show after Worden and Jones each wagered $10 on the winner and $10 on it to place.
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Big Throng Expected At Berlin Olympic Games
Berlin officials anticipate massive crowds for the opening and events as sold out signs appear nationwide. Foreign spectators face ticket limits with the American quota largely exhausted and joy organization projecting 250 visitors daily to the city. Box office receipts at the stadium are estimated near 300000 dollars daily, with opening ceremony tickets priced at 10 marks, fetching up to 250 marks on the black market.
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Garrity to face shift as Irish coach moves to Charleston
Charleston reports July 30 that Irish coach Garrity moves from Hinton to Charleston stirring state sports writers. County boards plan to elect Garrity successor in August. potential candidates include Sho Stephens, Johnny Wo, Jock Clifford, Hoy Kennedy, Tom Jers, and Jake Miller. Wood Mountains prepare for late August gridiron training ahead of opening game with Point Pleasant.
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Jahncke Ousted From Poston International Committee
In Erlin July 30 Jahncke of New Orleans was ousted from the Internal Olympic Committee. Avery Brundage, president of the American Olympic Committee, elected in his place. Jahncke, a former navy aide during the previous administration, was removed after missing two consecutive meetings and due to opposition to United States participation in the Olympics in Germany.
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State Legion Junior Title Games Set in Clarksburg
Finals of the state Ameri Legion Junior baseball championship will be played in Clarksburg on Saturday and Sunday. Clarkspurg will play Kenova Saturday afternoon. the winner will meet Wi Sunday for the title.
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