Olympic track and field opens fourth day with new records
The fourth day of international track events in Los Angeles featured multiple record marks as competitors pursued another surge in the Games. American stars Eddie Tolan and Ralph Metcalfe advanced in the 200 meter trials, with broader international fields and notable performances shaping a fast moving program.
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Los Angeles
United States
Eddie Tolan
Detroit
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette
League Leaders Begin Cries Of Pa Tests Tonight
Bees badly humbled as Charlotte clubs, fresh from two losses to Wilmington, sit only a half game ahead of the Patriots and Pats. Durham also wins, keeping pressure on the top of the standings.
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Wilmington
Patriots
Pats
Durham
Olympic Stars Shine in World Record Performances
Tom Hampson of Great Britain set a new 800 meters world record at 1 40 4. Lillian Copeland of USC broke the women’s discus mark with 188 feet 2 inches. Stella Walsh of Cleveland Poland tied the 100 meters world record by running 12 seconds flat. Iowa’s Haling matched the 110 meter high hurdles world record at 14 4.
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United Press
Tom Hampson
Ritain
Hen Wastman
Lillian Copeland
University of Southern California
Stella Walsh
Cleveland
Poland
A Haling
Iowa
Hampson Wins as Luti and Simpson Break Records in Trials
George Simpson of Ohio and Luti of Argentina duel in record bursts while Jonath of Germany matches Luti with 21.4 in the second trials. Metcalfe and Tolan tie 21.5, Hannah Ham pson stars in Britain’s 100 meters, and Marian Copeland sets a new 133 feet 2 inches discus mark. Stella Walsh repeats 11.9 in the 100 meters as Olympic track heats begin with the 50 000 meter walk at 2:30.
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Ohio
Luti
Argentina
Jonath
Germany
Metcalfe
Tolan
Hampseon
Tom Hampson
Great Britain
Hampson
Fceman
Alex Wilson
Canada
Phil Edwards
Iowa
Jack Keller
Ohio State
Marian Copeland
California
Stella Walsh
Poland
Tuday
Standings and results from yesterday's games
Yesterday results show Durham Rule six, eigh. Charlotte zero, Wilmington four. Greensboro ten, Winston Salem. Sub standings list Balen at Salem and Greens withinmen at 7.
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Greens Withinmen
Durham
Eigh Charlotte
Wilmington
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Adrahoa Vieu
Hellana
Cesses Clarke
Ll Ok
Raleigh
Viau
Willingham
Oley
Stevenson Brown
Mitchell
Smith
Martin
Jon
Tay
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Lennox
O'Malley
Charlotte
McGhey
Beira
Seares
Loftus
Shaney
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Walsh
Giruck
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Danning
Pittsburgh and Brooklyn Game Result Not Clear
Fragmentary OCR text shows names Pittsburgh and Brooklyn with unclear context and no discernible event, date, or outcome.
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The fragmentary text lists cities likely unknown in sequence, suggesting a transit or route note. It mentions Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with misspelled or garbled names, indicating an OCR error in a historical section. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable.
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Pittebusburgh
Philadelphia
Enterprise Nine blanked City Theatres 6 to 0
Vance McGhee pitched a seven inning shutout allowing one safety and nine strikeouts. Enterprise offense collected five hits off Haney with McGhee contributing a three base hit and Staley adding the lone extra base hit. The score stood 6-0 in favor of Enterprise.
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Christian Church
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J. Drye
Vance McGhee
Dazzy
Vance
Enterprise
City Theatres
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McGhee
Staley
High Point Red Sox Open Season At Willis Park
The High Point Red Sox host the Dr Pepper nine from Winston Salem in their first home game of the season at Willis Park on Thursday night at 8 15. The Red Sox have played away games but this marks their first appearance in High Point.
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High Point Red Sox
Willis Park
Dr. Pepper
Winston-Salem
Red Sox
High Point
Art Shires Faces Major, Minor, or Ring Fate After Release
Boston August 3 Arthur Shires the Great appeared to be on a sliding path after being released by manager Bill McKechnie of the Boston Braves. His immediate future was undecided as managers weigh whether he returns to the minors or moves to another venue including professional boxing.
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Arthur
Shires
Bill McKechnie
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Shire
Y Tanksters Face Winston-Salem Senior Team Tonight
The High Point YMCA swimming squad, unbeaten in six meets, hosts Winston-Salem senior tank stars led by Rogers Bagby tonight at 8. Bagby, a State college star, missed last week as Pointners defeated Winston-Salem. Tonight he meets Shelton in a backstroke event said to be close and thrilling. The public is invited to watch.
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Rogers Bagby
State College
Winston- Salem
Winston
Ministers Face Lawyers In Friday Park Exhibition
City ministers and local lawyers prepare for a Friday 4:30 contest at Willis Park after final practice sessions. Alvin Crowder and Silas Casey lead their groups as both sides push to sharpen readiness for the exhibition game.
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Silas Casey
Shires Objected to Trade Plan and Possible Return to Miners
The article notes Shires fully objected to a manager’s plan to trade him to the miners where he came from. There is speculation about whether an unconditional release would lead him back to the miners or back into the prize ring to capitalize on his pugilistic reputation.
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Dismissal Shocks Cubs as Hornsby Is Relieved Manager
Rogers Hornsby is ousted as Chicago Cubs manager and released as a player in a sudden move. Charles Grimm to take over, with Hornsby’s $40,000 salary paid through 1932. Veeck cites the club’s best interests. Hornsby’s storied career included a 1920s batting era and a 1926 Cardinals title.
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William L. Veeck
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Cubs
Joe McCarthy
Chariie Grimm
Philadelphia
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Veeck
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Cardinals
New York Yankees
Frankie Frisch
Jimmy Ring
McGraw
Hornsby Leads Cubs After Big 1928 Deal
The article recalls Rogers Hornsby moving from the Boston Braves to the Cubs in 1928, part of baseballs biggest deal when William Wrigley paid 125000 and five players for Hornsby. It notes his early 1928 rotation as pilot and later replacement of Joe McCarthy, with Veeck as president reflecting on a second place Cubs.
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William Wrigley, Jr
Freddie Maguire
Percy Lee Jones
Harry Siebold
Bruce Cunningham
Leggett
Hornsby
Veeck
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Pittsburgh
Brooklyn Dodgers On Track For First Division Berth
Brooklyn’s late surge pushes them to fifth in the National League, only a game and a half behind fourth place Boston. Warneke’s struggles vs Dodgers spark 4-2 Cubs win bid. Pirates beat Phillies as Klein’s 81st homer looms. In AL, Washington tops Chicago 4-1, Browns beat Red Sox 6-4 as Blaeholder fends off late rally.
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Associated Press
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Johnny Frederick
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Alvin Crowder
Bill Chamberlain
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St. Louis Browns
Boston Red Sox
Bob Welland
Ed Durham
Browns
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George Blaeholder
Red Sox
Charlotte and Greeneboro Clash as Giants Aim for Pennant
Charlotte and Greene boro opening a two game set that could settle the pennant race. The Hornets fresh off a 4 0 loss to Wilmington return home a half game ahead of the Patriots with a double win possibly clinching the title in a tight season.
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Patriots
Pirates Rise to Third as Greensboro Pulls Away
With the season nearing midpoint, Wilmington climbed from last to third after a six game winning streak sparked by a two game sweep of Charlotte. The Pirates narrowed the gap to just over five games behind Greensboro as the leaders widened their margin.
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Patriots Face Winston-Salem Twins in Low-Scoring Clash
The Patriots trailed 10 to 4 to the Winston-Salem Twins as Cigaret City slipped toward last place after holding the lead for weeks early in the season.
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Durham Beats Raleigh as Wolfe Tops Piedmont Batters
Raleigh dropped to fifth after a 6 to 4 defeat to Durham. Big Tom Wolfe collected three hits in four at bats to widen his lead over all other Piedmont hitters.
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Big Tom Wolfe
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Roanoke Rapids and Durham Battle for State Junior Legion Title
Roanoke Rapids and Durham American Legion junior baseball teams met to decide the state championship with Durham winning the first game 6 to 5 in Durham. A potential third game would be played on a neutral diamond. The victor advances to face South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia champions in the Columbia regional play-off.
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Fights Last Night and Braves Stop Cardinals 4-3
In New York Primo Carnera won over Hans Birkie and Andy Mitchell defeated J D Rogers in boxing. Baseball notes: Braves held the Cardinals to six hits and won 4-3. Scoring plays include Wing home run and Wing three base hits Caldwell Lewis Sanders among others. Stolen bases and errors listed with miscellaneous game details.
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Hans Birkie
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