Argentinan Wins Marathon In Olympic Track Showdown
Juan Carlos Zabala of Argentina won the Olympic marathon with a record 2 hours 31 minutes 36 seconds finishing 200 yards ahead of Sam Ferris of Britain. United States dominated track events with multiple world records and top finishes, led by Eddie Tolan, Bill Carr, and George Saling as American men and women captured most titles.
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Olympic Track and Field Relay Finals Highlights
An Olympic stadium summary notes U S wins the 1600 meter relay with Puqua Abolowich Warner and Carree. Canada, Japan, Germany, and Britain place in various final spots with several records noted and performances by Hampson Burghley Ram and others.
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American track stars dominate Olympic events in Los Angeles
The United States leads unofficial Olympic scores with men 218 and women 77 percent, ahead of Finland 72 and Germany 86 for men and Germany 16 and Canada 15 for women. The report notes a disqualification in a women’s final for a dive ruled as a violation.
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High Point Swimmers Take Second in State Meet
Ten of eleven High Point YMCA swimmers earned a place in the Charlotte Myers Park pool event with 2nd overall in a three-division state meet. Midget entrants Whitley Jester Clifton Clitt em Whitely placed in breast back and medley. juniors Barrier McAnally Rettew Koontz noted. seniors Shelton Strock Lilly led by Shelton with high individual points.
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Stars Lyons and Freitas Shine as A's Split with White Sox
Yesterday's games featured Ted Lyons for the White Sox and Tony Freitas for the Athletics. Freitas outpitched Bob Grove, allowing seven hits while Grove yielded three, as the A's and White Sox split a twin bill.
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Parker Favorite for Titles in Culver Junior Open
Culver Ind August 8 Frankie Parker the sensational Milwaukee tennis prodigy opened as a strong favorite for one or more titles at the national junior and boys championships held on the Culver Military Academy courts.
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Raleigh Police Take No Action Against Players
Raleigh police decide not to pursue charges after a week of tarsled controversy involving local players. The United Press reports the investigation found insufficient evidence to file formal action.
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Bitter Fight Looms In National League Race Ride
The National League tightens as Pirates lead Dodgers by five games while Cubs, Braves, and Giants trade wins. Pittsburgh suffers a double loss to Boston, Cubs rookie Lon Warneke shines, and Brooklyn, Cincinnati split. Yankees dominate with 29 hits and Ruth clouts his 31st homer.
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Benny Leonard to Box Paulie Walker at Ebbets Field
Benny Leonard returns to the ring in a ten round bout against Paulie Walker of Trenton, N J, at Ebbets Field Brooklyn on Wednesday night. Walker is a top middleweight and may provide a tougher test than recent foes. Also on the card Christopher Battalino vs Billy Townsend and Charley Retzlaff vs Isadore Gastanaga in ten round bouts. Other shows scheduled for Wednesday in Cincinnati and Seattle feature Kid Chocolate vs Johnny Farr and Jack Dempsey vs Chet Shandel.
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Equipoise to Run Chicago Hawthorne Cup
Equipoise the handicapped champion will travel west after a Saratoga win to contest the Hawthorne gold cup on August 27, as reported by trainer Fred Hopkins.
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Reds Win Behind Lombardi Five-Run Day vs Dodgers
Ernie Lombardi homered and added two singles for five RBIs as the Reds defeated the Dodgers in a strong hitting effort from Ed Brandt and Ben Cantwell on the mound. Braves pitchers shut down the Pirates in both games.
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