Robins Struggle as Cardinals Sweep Doubleheader
Brooklyn's pennant hopes take a hit as the Cardinals win 8 2 and 9 4 in a doubleheader. Chicago tops Boston 9 6 and 1 1 with Root Malone and Wilson producing. Phillies sweep Cincinnati 18 0 and 4 3. Senators blast Indians 18 6 to stay second. Yankees beat Browns 14 11. Ruth hits his 42nd homer. Whitehill earns ninth straight win as Detroit tops Boston 4 2.
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Brooklyn Robins
Robins
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Flatbush
Cardinals
Cubs
Boston Braves
Charlie Root
Pat Malone
Hack Wilson
Chicago
Phils
St. Louis Browns
New Yorkers
Babe Ruth
Combs
Goslin
Blue
Earl Whitehill
Detroit
Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Piedmont League Opens With Fenderson Raleigh Showdown
Today's games feature Fenderson at Raleigh in the Piedmont League along with Greensboro at Durham and High Point at Winston-Salem. In the South Atlantic League Macon visits Charlotte, Columbia travels to Asheville, and Augusta goes to Greenville.
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Piedmont League
Fenderson
Raleigh
Greensboro
Durham
High Point
Winston-Salem
Macon
Charlotte
Columbia
Asheville
Augusta
Greenville
Baseball Matchups Across The American League
Detroit plays Boston while Chicago faces Philadelphia. Cleveland meets Washington and St Louis goes against New York in these lineups.
National League Matchups Listed for Tuesday
Boston visits Chicago while New York travels to Pittsburgh Philadelphia plays Cincinnati and Brooklyn meets St Louis in NL action as teams seek pivotal games this season.
Car Stolen From Locust Grove Park Strips Car Down
Anthony Mar chitello left his new automobile at Locust Grove park. When he returned, only the chassis and a pair of 1930 license plates remained as thieves had jacked up and stripped the vehicle.
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Pittsburgh
Anthony Marchitello
Locust Grove Park
Old Baseball Stars Still Shine in Minor Leagues
Veteran players from Ruth to Roberson linger in lower circuits. Ferdie Schupp, Baby Doll Jacobson, Ray Caldwell, and Rube Marquard star for Minneapolis, Jacksonville, and other teams while others like Nemo Leifeld and Wambsganns still appear in American Association and International League lines. The piece notes many ex-major leaguers continue in baseball well into later years.
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Ferdie Schupp
Baby Doll Jacobson
Bobby Y Veach
Ray Caldwell
Derrik Pratt
Rube Marquard
Dick Hoblitzer
Old Alex, the Great
Schupp
Minneapolis
Rube
Jacksonville
Jacobson
Veach
St. Paula
Jersey City
Caldwell
Birmingham
Old Alex
Steve O'Neill
Toronto
Eastern Courts Tourney Loses Two Favorites
In Rye New York on August 11 Frank Shields 19 year old New York ranked 12nd fell to Arthur S Fowler of New York 3 6 6 4 6 1. Ellsworth Vines 18 year old Pasadena star lost to Bryan Grant of Atlanta 6 4 4 6 6 4 in the second round of the eastern grass courts championships.
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Rye
N. Y
Frank Shields
New York
Ellsworth Vines
Pasadena
Frank Hunter
Vines
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
Shields
Arthur S. Fowler
Velvet plaid frock with suede belt and organdie details
A yellow and green plaid velvet frock features a gathered suede green belt and collar and cuff trim in a blend of organdie and white pique. The design emphasizes rich texture and contrast in a period style outfit.
Jinxes and Jockeying: Baseball's Odd Fairy-Tale Ties
A compact look at famed baseball superstitions and rivalries. The Yankees, Dodgers, Giants, Cubs, and Indians are tied to players like Babe Ruth Hub Pruett Joe Tinker and George Pipgras through long standing myths. The text recalls hot streaks and losing cycles across eras.
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Washington
New York
Babe Ruth
Hub Pruett
Hub
Babe
Dodgers
Giants
Cubs
Matty
Joe Tinker
Joe
Cleveland Indians
George Pipgras
Browns
Art Nehf
Pirates
Polo Team Triumphs in First Practice Match
The likely U S polo squad rode together for the first time and defeated a strong rival 14 to 13 in a trial at New York yesterday. Tommy Hitchcock led with No 3, Eric Pedley at No 1, Earle A S hopping at No 2, and Winston guest at back for the victorious lineup.
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New York
United States
Great Britain
Tommy Hitchcock
Tommy
Eric Pedley
California
Earle A. S. Hopping
Winston Guest
Australians Plan Melbourne to Tasmania Air Mail Service
Australians outline a new air mail link between Melbourne and Tasmania. Officials expect faster delivery for letters and parcels, with trials to start later this year and service expanding if demand grows.
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Melbourne
Tasmania
Argentine Lightweight Slated For Second Bout
Justo Suarez, Argentine lightweight, makes his second American start in the metropolitan district this week. He faces Herman Perlick in a ten round feature at Queensboro Stadium tomorrow night after beating Joe Glick recently. Also on the schedule Jimmy Braddock meets Babe Hunt at Braves Field, and Rosenbloom fights Nate Brown in Spokane in a six rounder.
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New York
Justo Suarez
Joe Glick
Herman Perlick
Kalamazoo
Queensboro Stadium
Perlick
Jack
Kid) Berg
England
Suarez
Braves Field
Jimmy Braddock
Jersey City
Babe Hunt
Ponca City
Okla
Spokane
Wash
Rosenbloom
Harlem Clown
Nate Brown
Philadelphia
German invents birdlike motorless airplane
Berlin reports a new type of motorless aircraft under construction to mimic bird flight. The design features jointed wings and other avian characteristics with the inventor hoping for popularity in Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Baseball and Sporting Results From Southern and American Leagues
In the Southern Association Mobile beat Little Rock 13 to 2 in Birmingham. Nashville routed Atlanta 4 to 3. Chattanooga defeated Atlanta 4 to 3. New Orleans won 3 to 9 over Memphis. American League Detroit 4 Boston 2. New York 14 St Louis 11. Washington 18 Cleveland 6. National League Philadelphia 18 Cincinnati 0. Chicago 6 Boston 0. St Louis 8 Brooklyn 2.
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Birmingham
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Chattanooga
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Detroit
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Cleveland
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Cincinnati
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Erence International League
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Reading
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Toledo
J * Oe
Minneapolis Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
International League Scores and Standings Recap
Montreal improves to 11-9 while Jersey City slips to 2-3. Rochester leads Baltimore 12-4 with Baltimore at 4-11. Buffalo at 8 and Newark at 9. Toronto stands 12-10 as Reading drops to 6-8.
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Jersey City
Rochester
Baltimore
Buffalo
Newark
Toronto
Reading
American Association Scores and Standings Snapshot
Milwaukee 4 Toledo 2 St Paul 4 Louisville 0 Minneapolis 22 Indianapolis 8 Kansas City 6 Columbus.
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Milwaukee
Toledo
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Two Rich Hawthorne Races to Be Decided This Week
Chicago reports two lucrative purses, $10,000 and $5,000, to be decided at Hawthorne this week. The $10,900 Chicago business men's handicap for three year olds and up at a mile and an eighth is expected to draw much of the same field that raced in last Saturday's $25,000 Hawthorne handicap.
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Chicago
Hawthorne
Nebo man seriously injured in 50 foot rock fall
N Giles, 57, of Nebo, sustained life threatening injuries after a 50 foot fall onto jagged rocks. Doctors say his chances for survival are slim. In Goldsboro, Mrs. W B Magill, 60, died from injuries in a collision near Rockingham. C White, 31, of Bowlee, took his own life at his home after years of ill health.
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N. C
B. Magill
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Rockingham
Magni N. C
Balloting for 19380 Junaluska Queen Underway
Ballots are being cast at Junaluska Assembly in North Carolina to choose the 19380 Queen. Local participants and organizers oversee the vote as delegates weigh candidates.
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Ake
Daughters of the American Revolution to mark Washington Inn
The Lexington chapter will mark the old inn near Lexington where George Washington dined during his southern tour. The event honors Washington and preserves a historic site associated with early American history.
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Exington
N. C
Lexington
George Washington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pitchers Will Battle Number 13 Jinx in Cubs Series
Chicago Aug 11 Charlie Root and Pat Malone the Cubs right handed aces will duel the number 13 jinx in the series against Brooklyn which opens tomorrow Root backed by three hits in Boston game and Malone with a five hit performance earned their thirteenth wins of the season both expected to start against the Robins.
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Chicago
Charlie Root
Pat Malone
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Root
Boston
Malone
Robins
London judge warns on airways and future homes
Justice Rowlatt, a famed London figure, cautions that aviation will reshape living space. He recalls private garages becoming essential and urges sensible airway regulations before it's too late.
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London
Justice Rowlatt
Truthful answer about Erle's homework given by Father
In a Vienna setting the line reveals Erle deflecting with Father as the source of his work. The exchange shows a family dynamic where the father, rather than the student, supplied the completed homework.
Hack Wilson Near NL Home Run Record Pace
Chicago Aug 11 AP Hack Wilson of the Cubs needs five more home runs and 44 games to set a new National League record for season round trippers. He hit three homers in a doubleheader against Boston to raise his total to 39 for the year and he trails Chuck Klein’s 43 by four.
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Hack Wilson
Cubs
Cub
Boston Brave
Chuck Klein
Phillies
Wilson
From Woods to Barn Lounging Myth and Indian Policy
Flashes Of Life notes a myth about Kaiser era wood chopping with T. St. John Gaffney claiming guests chop wood as Wilhelm tosses it into a barn loft and tea is served. Washington reports the Bureau of Indian Affairs aims to shift Native livelihoods away from circus depictions to steadier work.
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Kaiser
T. St. John Gaffney
United States Consular Service
Dorn
Wilhelm
Washington
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Pomona youths fined for excessive sunbathing on town street
In Ramapo Pomona residents fined four young women and seven young men five dollars each after they were seen tanning too aggressively in public. The incident prompted a police response and a reminder to observe modest public behavior.
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N. Y
Pomona
Shady Rest Reimagined as Evangelist Stop
In Marion Illinois the once notorious Shady Rest hangout linked to the Charlie Birger gang era is now an evangelist stamping ground. Farmers petition the services to redeem the place and restore its use.
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Tke
Shady Rest
Charlie Birger
Ring Lost at Rockaway Park Sparks Mass Sand Search
About 10,000 people combed Rockaway Park beach in New York after a $100 reward was posted for a $1,200 diamond ring. James N. Feeley recovered the ring on three and a half acres of sand using a borrowed ash sifter.
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New York
Rockaway Park
Long Island
James N. Feeley
Hunger strike at Tampico jail with 360 prisoners
In Tampico Mexico inmates at the civil jail locked inside have begun a hunger strike after the doors were secured, as about 360 prisoners express displeasure with the confinement.
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Tampico
Mex
Stuttgart Captain Reports Unprecedented Rain on Voyage
Captain A. Winter of the liner Stuttgart recounts encountering the heaviest rain in his experience since leaving Queenstown, noting a drought of stormy weather during the journey.
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New York
A. Winter
Stuttgart
Queenstown
Montreal relay race beats horse teams by miles
Five human teams finished ahead of six horse teams in a 26 hour relay in Montreal. The winning team led by H. B. McNamara of Australia and Ollie Vanttinen of Finland finished the 211 1 4 mile course, beating the closest horse team by 11 miles.
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Montreal
H. B. McNamara
Australia
Ollie Vanttinen
Finland
Inventor Claims Winged Flight Apparatus From Oak Park
Peter Kara batsos, a local inventor in Oak Park, Ill, has developed a device with 16 foot aluminum wings attached to the shoulders weighing 50 pounds. The wings flap via levers connected to a new motor, aiming to enable human flight like a bird.
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Oak Park
Ill
Peter Karabatsos
New Camera Combines Sixteen Lenses for Depth Portraits
Inventor unveils a camera with sixteen lenses designed to render depth and natural facial realism in portraits, promising improved three dimensionality and lifelike tone in images.
Sale of Land by Trustee in High Point After Default
Public sale of Lot No. 62 in College Park Guilford County North Carolina reveals a 1930 deed of trust default on 1600 dollar note by Maggie Saunders. Trustee W A J Idol will auction the 0.71 acre parcel at 2 25 p m in front of High Point Municipal Building on August 12. Peacock Dalton attorneys.
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W. A. J. Idol
High Point Perpetual Building & Loan Association
Guilford County
City of
High Point
North Carolina
High Point Township
College Park
J. C. Welch
Office of the Register of Deeds
Downing Street
A. J. Idol
Peacock & Dalton, Attys
Raleigh Capitals Aim to Climb in Piedmont League Standings
Raleigh Capitals rise from last place with strong recent play as they host Henderson Gamecocks before home fans. The team seeks to close a 10 game gap to leaders and move into a tie for fourth, while Durham Bulls hold second place opening against Greensboro Patriots, who share fourth.
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Raleigh
Capitals
Henderson
George Whitted
Durham Bulls
Greensboro
Patriots
High Point Faces Winston-Salem In Open Series Tilt
The Pointers travel to Winston-Salem to meet the third place Twins in the week’s open series as they seek to rebound following a five game slide that left them in the cellar.
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Winston-Salem
Twins
Pointers
Henderson Poised for 1930 Title Duel in Final Series
With less than a month left in play the Henderson club appears secure in the battle for the 1930 flag though the opponent for the league’s final series remains unsettled as the circuit approaches its finish.
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Henderson
Basketball standings and weekly schedule
Durham sits second just half a game ahead of Winston Salem with Greensboro and Raleigh in fourth, three games behind the Bulls. Schedule spans Monday through Saturday with matches in Raleigh Winston Henderson Greensboro Durham and High Point.
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Winston- Salem
Greensboro
Raleigh
Bulls
Henderson
High Point
Winston
Enterprise Meets City Nine In Park Showdown At Five
The Enterprise ballclub faces City nine this afternoon at Willis Park in a heated diamond battle. Vance McGhee will pitch for Enterprise.
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Willis Park
Vance McGhee
K O Christner Faces Max Baer Tonight in Oakland Bout
Akron’s K O Christner meets Livermore’s Max Baer in a ten round heavyweight bout in Oakland California. Christner has fought Jacek Sharkey Otto Von Porat Primo Carnera among others. Baer has knocked out eight of twenty three opponents.
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Cal
K. O. Christner
Akron
Ohio
Wallops
Jacek Sharkey
Otto von Porat
Primo Carnera
Max Baer
Livermore
Baer
Pigeon Show Sought to Be Brought to Asheville
Asheville pigeon fanciers announce plans to host the national pigeon show in October, aiming to attract participants and interest from across the country.
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Asheville
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