Addison Warren Plans Fights Against Risko and Others
Addison Amos Warren, North Carolina's heavyweight pride, outlines plans for August bouts at Atlantic Beach and Labor Day events in Winston-Salem or Greensboro. He aims to meet Johnny Risko, with talks ongoing through manager Jimmy Bronson, as fans anticipate a card with Ox Shuford, Sid McIver, and Esthers potential opponents. Warren also mentions a Charlottesville trip to face Henry LaMarr later in September.
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Sid McIver
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Pedro Lopez
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Henry LaMarr
Virginia
National Amateur Athletic Union
Helen Jacobs captures Seabright women’s title in rain
In Seabright New Jersey on August 3 Helen Jacobs of Berkeley California defeated Edith Cross of San Francisco 6 1 6 2 to win the Seabright lawn tennis and cricket club women’s singles final in a rain soaked championship. Governor Morgan F Larson attended as spectators looked on.
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Edith Cross
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Has The Rabbit Ball Been Hopped Up In Baseball
A sports column discusses raised home run totals and claims the ball is livelier, wrapped tighter, and with wool added, fueling batter power. It notes managers’ concerns, pitchers adapting, and ongoing debate over whether changes came since 1909 or 1920, citing experts and ball makers.
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Tom Shibe
Macks
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Larly
Billy Evans
Cleveland Indians
Duke Blue Devils to wear new light football uniforms
Duke University reveals a modern uniform for the 1930 gridiron season featuring light blue material, white helmets and stockings, white jerseys with blue chest and elbow patches, and large blue numerals. The change applies to games only, with practice outfits remaining the same.
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Earl Combs Is a Real Colonel
Out fielder Earl Combs the Yankee lead-off man is a genuine Kentucky colonel having been appointed by the governor years ago Roy Sherrod a recruit pitcher heard someone say Combs was as much a colonel as Jake Ruppert Babe Ruth advised the youth to study the history of the country
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Yankee
Kentucky
Roy Sherrod
Combs
Jake Ruppert
Sherrod
Babe Ruth
Tar Heel backfield may outshine line this season
North Carolina gridiron planners expect a stronger backfield than line as 75 hopefuls report September 2 for four weeks of practice ahead of the September 28 opener against Wake Forest in Kenan Stadium. Veterans Pete Wryrick at quarterback Henry House and Pap Harden at fullback headline a deep roster including Jim Magner Maus Nash Jackson Erickson and Ward.
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Chuck Erickson
Jimmy Ward
Yank Sapulding
Johnnie Branch
Rip Slusser
Wake Forest
Kenan Stadium
Illinois to overhaul boxing board after August 10
Governor Louis L. Emmerson asked the resignation of the Illinois state athletic commission citing boxing interests. The move comes ahead of the Mandell Canzoneri title bout amid ticket distribution concerns. Prehn Luzzo and Mann indicated they would resign, saying the job brought grief and politics. Walter George likely to depart with them.
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Sam Luzzo
al Mann
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Emmerson
Walter George
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Spartans sweep two over Comets in doubleheader
In Spartanburg on August 3 the Spartans won both games against the Comets 2 1 and 9 0. Hodges OConnell Mahaffey Kohlbecker combined for the first win while Jones OConnell Hillin Corley got the second. Across Greenville Charlotte won both ends of a doubleheader 8 5 and 11 2 over Crapo. Brown Watts and Williams starred. Macon and Asheville split a doubleheader with Macon taking the opener 2 0 and Asheville winning 5 1. Augusta action noted with later details.
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Wilkins
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Jordan Beats Shuford In Ten Round Victory At Danville
Bill Jordan 180 of High Point North Carolina won a clean 10 round decision over Ox Shuford 175 of Chapel Hill NC on Danville's outdoor card at Schoolfield ballpark. Jordan led seven rounds to Shuford's two with one draw. The bout followed earlier fights including Doug Weaver stopping Kid Davis and George Stella beating Fighting Creasy in ten rounds.
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N. C
Ox Shufford
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Doug Weaver
Winston-Salem
Kid Davis
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Davis
Creasy
George Stella
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Stella
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Chattanooga Beats Nashville In Low-Scoring Tilt
In Nashville Tennessee on August 3, Chattanooga defeated Nashville 5 to 4 after scoring four runs in the final innings. Decatur Settlemire Brock Lingle Campbell Lundgren and Kreuger appeared in the game for the Chattanooga side with Nashville’s pitching and defense holding until the late rally.
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Birmingham Dodgers Edge Bell, Mackey in Slow Pitch Duel
Birmingham beats Bell and Mackey 5 to 3 as Frances and Gibson spark the defense in a late rally at home.
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New Orleans Beats Atlanta 6-3 in Nine Innings
Blane and Anderson score for New Orleans while Keifer Blethen and Lopez hold Atlanta to three runs. Score by innings shows New Orleans with a late surge for the win.
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Augusta Tygers sweep Smokies in doubleheader win
Augusta Tygers beat Knoxville Smokies 9 to 3 in game one and 4 to 3 in game two. Keefe, Chambers, Turner and Minetree tally hits in the opener while Walker, Stokes and Minetree star in the second as Knoxville struggles on the mound and in late offense.
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Lott Explains Tennis Service as Key to Competition
In a Davis Cup series article, George Lott Jr. notes that a strong serve dictates play, citing Johnny Doeg's 29 aces in 1927 and Tilden's precise placement against Lacoste. He argues power serves can demoralize opponents while accurate placement supports a well rounded game.
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Myrtle Desk Defeats H P Yarn 11 to 7
The Myrtle Desk team beat High Point Yarn 11 to 7 in a hard fought game yesterday afternoon.
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High Point Yarn Outfit
Baseball Gossip and Manager Rumors Across Leagues
Rumors swirl about Jim Bottomley leaving the Cardinals with the season end. Miller Huggins reportedly dislikes Mark Koenig while the Yankees quarrel over Durocher versus Koenig. chatter links Babe Ruth, Dan Howley, Jack Dempsey, and others in whispered moves and misstatements.
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Red Sox
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Mickey Cochrane
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Young Caddy Ace Shocks North Bay Golf Club
One of the club’s youngest caddies, Maurice Regimbal, scored a hole in one on a 125 yard hole at North Bay Golf Club. The shot came during a casual round with spectators noting the feat.
Pyle Faces Labor Commission Inquiry Over Back Wages
C C Pyle promoter of the New York to Los Angeles Bunion Derby is summoned to appear before the state labor commission in Los Angeles with 1090 dollars to cover wage claims. Failure to appear could trigger criminal proceedings. Thorpe, an Indian athlete, seeks 259 dollars for services.
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