White Sox threaten AL leaders as Cubs win big
Tigers and Yankees vie for the league lead as Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 8 6 to trim the margin. Yankees lose to Athletics 6 5. Cubs start road trip with a 9 6 win over Pirates while Giants split with Phillies. Reds beat Cardinals 6 5. Ostermueller of Red Sox allows four hits and 12 walks in 11 4 win over Washington.
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Wrestling Results From Last Night Featuring O Mahoney and Don George
Boston Danno O Mahoney from Ireland defeated Ed Don George of Michigan by one fall after George failed to return in time. Jim Browning of New York beat Chief Little Moose of Tulsa Oklahoma in one fall. G Somnenberz defeated Boris Demetroft of Hopkinsville New York by one fall. Ray Carpenter of Lancaster defeated Eddie Elzera of Washington in one fall.
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Braddock to Exhibit Fists in Pittsburgh Fight Card
heavyweight champion James J Braddock arrives in Pittsburgh for a three round exhibition at Greenlee Field against sparring partner Jack McCarthy. The card includes Buddy McArthur of Fairmont West Virginia versus Lloyd Clements of Jeannette Pennsylvania.
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O Mahoney Is Winner Again
O Mahoney, a 22 year old Irishman, was acclaimed as the first undisputed wrestling champion since Ed Strangler Lewis. Before about 45 000 at Braves Field, he defeated Ed George in 90 minutes one fall by tossing him from the ring. George failed to return within 20 seconds, the referee Jimmy Braddock declared O Mahoney the victor, provoking a melee as George’s supporters rushed the ring. O Mahoney weighed 224 pounds to Georges 220.
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Davis Cup rout leaves England unfazed by 5 0 defeat
London reports that England view Americas 5 0 loss as no disgrace. Officials praise Perry Austin and Budge while Americans express disappointment at failing to win a match. Team plans return to New York as Perry considers personal travel plans.
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West Siders Rout First Ward in Fifth Straight Win
The West Side Reds won their seventeenth straight era by blanking the First Ward team at Athletic Field. Jones pitched a strong game, striking out 12 and allowing only four hits as West Siders committed no errors. First Ward, hampered by seven errors, managed little against Jones and Golden.
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National League Standings From Yesterday’s Games
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 6 while Cincinnati edged St Louis 6 to 5 and Philadelphia prevailed 11 to 5 over New York. New York 8 Philadelphia 2 appears in results with Brooklyn against Boston scheduled for a later date.
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Baseball scores and games listed for today
Chicago visits Pittsburgh and Philadelphia plays New York while St. Louis hosts Cincinnati and Brooklyn meets Boston. American League results show Chicago 8 Cleveland 6, St. Louis 8 Detroit 6, Philadelphia 6 New York 5, Boston 11 Washington 4.
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Games Today New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Washington
Local schedule lists matchups including New York versus Philadelphia and Boston versus Washington with additional unclarified entries for Cleveland and Peters Sh Lous af bea.
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West Side Reds extend seventeen straight in city play
A local sports column notes the West Side Reds' seventeenth straight win by routing the First Warders. It also covers Grafton and Rosemont path to state league contention, Paull Babe Jones improving hitting, Blackhawk A C sluggers hitting .400+, Rosemont ticket sales, and a shift in college coaching with Harold Bud Shelton succeeding Cam Henderson.
Cubs Face Tough Road Run as Giants Lead Narrowed
The Cubs must hold on during a three week stretch away from home to stop the rampaging rivals and keep pace with the Giants. The Cardinals seem out of contention while Charley Grimm may be overmatched, but Chicago could chip away at the lead if their current spirit holds.
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Cubs Catcher Out Of Work After Forbes Field Fight
Pittsburgh July 31 rookie catcher Walter Stephenson of the Chicago Cubs sought a job today after a fight at Forbes Field with veteran shortstop Bill Jurges. Manager Charles Grimm announced Stephenson's release last night, hours after the incident before thousands at the Pittsburgh Chicago game. The clash began when Jurges resisted remarks Stephenson allegedly made about another player, leading to renewed hostilities as Stephenson went to retrieve a glove.
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Shelton named head coach at Davis Elkins College
Elkins July 31 Twenty three year old Harry Bud Shelton was appointed head football coach at his alma mater Davis Elkins College. He succeeds Cam Henderson who left for Marshall College. Shelton, a former Hurricanes star and all state basketball player, is among the youngest college football head coaches. He will also teach at the coaching school August 19 to 24.
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Government Plans Large Sports Funding Across States
The Works Progress Administration reports President Roosevelt has approved 19.1 million dollars for athletic fields stadiums swimming pools golf courses armories and tennis courts in 10 states Arkansas Georgia Florida Indiana Kentucky Michigan New Jersey New York Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Al Simmons to Return for White Sox This Saturday
Chicago reports outfielder Al Simmons, sidelined by a groin injury in Philadelphia, is likely to return by Saturday. He had been expected out for weeks but responded to treatment and may rejoin the lineup soon.
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Tigers Beat Loop Champs in Junior League Clutch Victory
In a 12 to 9 win at Athletic Field the Tigers broke a 9 9 tie in the sixth inning over Blackhawk A C first half champions. Tigers benefited from eleven Blackhawk errors while tallying 12 runs on 8 hits. standout hits included Clemens and H White doubles Goughs three base hit and Groves home run for Blackhawks.
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Jaws Beaten as Zanesville Thumbs Johnstown Historic Loss
Johnstown traveled to Beckley West Virginia to face the Black Knights for a four game set in the Middle Atlantic league. Zanesville Greys crushed Johnstown 18 to 0 ending their long win streak. Huntington split a doubleheader with Beckley to stay tied for seventh with Charleston. Akron won 6 1 over Dayton and Portsmouth shut out Charleston 5 0.
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Swimming Mentor Sees U S to Win Berlin Olympics
Estes Park July 31 Edward Kennedy Columbia University swimming coach and U S Olympic swimming secretary interrupted a vacation to say the United States should win back its aquatic title at the Berlin games next year. He noted recent time trials and cited U S prospects to take five events and regain dominance despite 1932 Los Angeles loss to Japan.
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Madigan Leads All Star Coaches Poll
Edward P. Slip Madigan of St. Marys surged to the top of the all star football coaches poll with 349 444 votes. He moved up from second to first, displacing Frank Thomas of Alabama who fell to fourth with 344 241. Bo McMillin of Indiana rose from seventh to second with 347 559, while Charles Bachmill of Michigan State climbed from sixth to third with 345 391.
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U S Sure to Be in Games Berlin 1936 Olympic Plans
The American Athletic Union plans to send full teams to the Berlin 1936 Olympics despite German anti Jewish campaigns. National secretary treasurer Daniel Ferris says there is no change in American athletic sentiment. He rejects shifting to Rome or canceling the Games, noting Berlin is essential. Judge Mahoney remains opposed unless German policy shifts.
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League Leaders Beat Association's Stars
Minneapolis Millers toppled the all stars 4 to 3 in a second annual benefit game. After a three run lead by the stars, Joe Hauser hit a three run homer in the seventh, driving in Leitz, then the Millers added two more in the eighth to seal the win.
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Fights last night yield varied boxing results across cities
In Chicago, Dave Clark outpointed Don Conn while Armando Sicilia edged Sammy Stoglio in Springfield. New York saw Ross Fields beat Tony Fernandez on points as Steubenville’s Ted Yarosz stopped Fred Sallus. Jack Doyle stopped Bob Norton in Elizabeth, Jackie Simpson defeated Mike Gonzales in Jacksonville, Eddie McGeever outpointed Johnny Cangonert in Hazelton, and Berlin hosted seven swimming events with Jack Medica named a U S chief water hope.
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