Weird Game Won By Chads Fourth Victory In Row
St Louis Cardinals rout Boston Braves 14 to 2 to extend their winning streak to four. James Bottomley hit his 18th homer, while Jack Smith and others contributed in a high scoring first game of the series. By Associated Press.
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Roosevelt Hunters May Extend Asiatic Expedition in China
The Roosevelt expedition led by Theodore Roosevelt and companions may prolong its Asiatic journey beyond India. They aim to study high altitude wildlife such as the Pamir sheep and the long-haired tiger, with possible routes via Kashmir toward the Pamirs and potential continuation into China, possibly extending into January.
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Roosevelt Kashmir expedition amid heat and cholera fear
A dispatch recounts Colonel Roosevelt and party traveling by car across Rawalpindi to Kashmir amid a severe cholera outbreak, noting 3 500 to 7 100 deaths weekly since April. The journey used yaks and coolies, with meetings with mission and consular representatives, permits to enter Chinese Turkestan, and hunting as a key interest.
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Golf Gleanings at Garden City
Nelson Davies of Cleveland surged to the front in the national public links championship at Salisbury Country Club with a 74 in qualification, following a par 73 prior. Ray McAuliffe of Buffalo and Walter Murray of St. Louis trailed with 148 and 149, as New York teams excelled in the Inver-city competition with a 616 team low.
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Bees Help Plum Crop In California Blossom Cage
San Francisco reports a method to boost plum harvests by imprisoning a plum tree in blossom with a cage and releasing bees inside to ensure pollination and prevent cross fertilization, aiming for high grade fruit.
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Smelter Team Hands Stude bakers 17 0 Loss on East Helena Field
East Helena powered to a 17 to 0 victory over the Stude bakers in a loosely played game at Smel tar field. Darkness halted play in the sixth inning. Jack Grose pitched strongly for Smelter Outfit in perfect form as the defense collapsed for Stude bakers.
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Big Munn Seeks Dempsey Fight After Wrestling Title
Boise Aug At night Wayne Munn former world heavyweight wrestling champion announced his manager is seeking a Dempsey bout in Los Angeles. If the deal closes Munn will quit wrestling and return to boxing, with Estes Park Colorado slated for an August 21 appearance.
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Kilrain Names His Three Greatest Fights in Career
Boxer Jake Kilrain ranks three bouts as his top thrills Joe Lannon in Baltimore Boston 10 rounds Jem Smith in France 106 rounds for $10,000 purse and world title claim against John L Sullivan in Richbourg Mississippi 75 rounds. He recalls police rumors, exclusive audience, and towel ending as Sullivan's victory.
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Matty 15 Well But Must Rest For Time
New York reports say Christy Mathewson, longtime star and Boston Braves owner, is in good health and regaining strength after a heavy 1926 burden. He plans to rest several months, stay active with baseball, and watch both major leagues closely from his Saranac Lake home. He believes today’s pitchers can perform as well as in the past with proper effort.
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Freyberg Fails in English Channel Swim Attempt
World War II hero Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Freyberg, attempting to swim the English Channel from Cape Gris-Nez, gave up after about 17 hours and 600 yards from shore as tides pulled him away, ending half a mile off the coast between Deal and Dover. Meanwhile golf titles: Willie MacFarlane and Jim Barnes vie for the world championship, with two opening 18-hole matches set for September 12 and 13 at Wire Marsh Valley and Philmont Country clubs.
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Bethlehem Steel chief resignations signal industry strain
New York Aug 5 The Bethlehem Steel Corp reports three top officials resign to cut costs as it faces financial strain and potential large wage reductions for its 10 000 day and night workers Archibald Johnston vice president and Schwab ally H S Snyder and William E Tobias depart The World notes Bethlehem ranks as the world second largest steel producer and warns only drastic sacrifices may avert trouble Also Takens Steel cuts executives pay 10 percent Coatesville Lukens reduces wages 2 900 workers affected
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Kid Kaplan Scores 5th Victory Over Bill Kennedy
Meriden Conn featherweight champion Kid Kaplan defeats Bill Kennedy of New Orleans in a 16-round bout, boxing press opinion splits. Virginia Van Wie reaches final of women's western junior golf after beating Mildred Hacks, 4. Little Miss Hacks fought to the 13th green before losing 6 and 5.
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Dempsey Wills Boxing Fight Foes Fire In Words
New York and Los Angeles reports on August fifth describe a fevered public quarrel over the 1928 Dempsey Wills heavyweight title bout. Promoters and managers clash on where and when the clash may occur, with Dempsey signaling New York was off limits but open to other venues and promoters.
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Stray Stories Fragments Describe Polite Train Etiquette
A fragment from Stray Stories recalls a conductor asking a passenger if they had finished properly last night. The dialogue hints at courtesy on a train with a passenger and a woman as the only two people present, illustrating social manners in transit.
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