Gehringer Tops AL Batting Race In Hitting Spree
Charley Gehringer of the Tigers boosted his batting average to .377 after a 13-for-29 week, gaining five points as Heinie Manush maintained the league lead and Lou Gehrig slipped in the chase. The American League top ten lists show Manush, Gehringer, Gehrig and others in close contest.
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New York
Paul Wane
Bill Terry
Charley Gehringer
Gehringer
Heinie Manush
Lou Gehrig
Manush
Senators
Tigers
Gehrig
Yankees
Voemik
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Igo
Athletics
Trosky
Poux
Athletice
Werber
Boston
Uwen
IS Andings Games Today Charlotte at Asheville
Today’s schedule lists basketball games with Charlotte visiting Asheville, Greenstore at Wilmington, and Norfolk traveling to Richmond.
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Charlotte
Asheville
Greenstore
Wilmington
Norfolk
Richmond
Results Yesterday From Regional Games
Yesterday scores show Charlotte 5 4 Asheville 4 8 Norfolk 7 Richmond 6 Greensboro 5 Wilmington 3. Teams posted mixed results across regional contests with notable wins and losses.
Matches Today: Boston at New York and Four City Pairings
Boston faces New York while Brooklyn plays Philadelphia. Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh and Chicago visits St. Louis for four early season games.
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh
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Baseball scores from the league standings
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh and Brooklyn 12 to 5 while Philadelphia beat New York 3 to 6 and Boston trounced St Louis 3 to 17 to 3. Chicago lost heavily to St Louis 3 to 17.
New York at Boston basketball clash headlines schedule
National league action lists New York versus Boston in a key matchup followed by Philadelphia at Washington, Cleveland at Detroit, and St. Louis at Chicago, underscoring regional rivalry and playoff implications.
Results Yesterday Baseball Scores From Major League Play
Yesterday's results show New York 10 over Boston 3 and Philadelphia 8 over Washington 4. St. Louis beat Chicago 8 to 2 while Detroit lost to Cleveland 5 to 4.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Local standings outlined for grid league play
The schedule lists results with Atlanta beating Birmingham and New Orleans, Nashville defeating Chattanooga, and Memphis posting a win. No additional games scheduled.
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Birmingham
New Orleans
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
Fights Report From Across the Nation
In Harlingen Al Salbano drew with Joe Dundee after ten rounds in a Welterweight duel. Max Baer boxed two rounds with Joe Rice in Fort Worth and two with Jack Van Noy of San Francisco. Freddie Miller outpointed Little Dempsey in Salinas while Mmy Smith beat Al Diamond in Newark Paterson. Charlie Padua defeated Michel Paul in Long Beach New Jersey.
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Dallas
Tex
Max Baer
Joe Rice
Forth Worth
Jack van Noy
San Francisco
Banana blossoms used in island cuisines and flour blends
The article notes West Indian use of banana blossoms as a jam to delight palates. It mentions Chinese use of banana blossom with vinegar. It states Hawaiians bake bread using 30 percent banana flour and 70 percent white flour.
Faith Authorities Claim 10,060 Preventable Maternal Deaths
Authorities say 10,060 of 16,000 annual maternity deaths in the United States could be prevented. The figure highlights potential improvements in care and access across states and communities.
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United States
Tigers extend winning streak with 11th inning win over Indians
Detroit’s Tigers stretch lead in the American League as Lynwood Rowe earns his 12th straight win despite an early trouble. The Cubs crippled by Cardinals 17 to 3, Giants beat Braves 6 to 3, and Yankees topple Red Sox 10 to 3 as Gomez secures his 19th victory.
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Berger
Braves
Martin
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Cuyler
Cubs
Bartell
Phillies
J. Dean
Schumacher
Manush
Senators
Gehringer
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Werber
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Gehrig
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Trosky
Indians
R. Johnson
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Chapman
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Gomez
Rowe
Freed By Jury For Slaying Man Upon Unwritten Law Plea
Bernard Allen was acquitted in Powhatan Court on an order of slaying Wilkinson. The defense argued temporary insanity and unwritten law after Mrs. Allen testified to her intimate relations with Wilkinson. A jury deliberated a little over an hour before delivering the verdict early today.
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Powhatan
Bernard Allen
Wilkinson
Allen
Aimee McPherson Hutton plans church in Winston-Salem
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton intends to establish a church in Winston-Salem. An official from her evangelistic organization is inquiring about buying or leasing an empty church or suitable building.
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Winston-Salem
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton
Broad Field of Golfers Compete for 167 Openings
Seven hundred fifty four players seek 167 national championship berths at Brookline in September as 180 advance to the title event. Exemptions include 13 former champions led by George Dunlap and Lawson Little, with 24 sectional qualifiers across 24 districts from August 21.
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New York
Brookline
Magé
United States Golf Association
George Dunlap
Dunlap
Chandler Egan
Bob Gardner
Francis Cuimet
Chick Evans
Davy Horton
Jesse Guilford
Jesse Sweetser
Max Marston
Harrison
Jimmy) Johnston
Rows Somerville
Lawson Little
Rex Hartley
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Chicago
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Aladelphia
Atlanta
Dallas
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Detroit
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Police Car Crash Halts Omaha 24-Hour Safety Drive
Police and safety groups had campaigned for a 24 hour no-injury period in Omaha. The effort nearly succeeded but, with one hour five minutes left, a police car crashed into a bump and an officer was hurt during the attempt to avoid a collision.
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Neb
Shorts free for women golfers at suburban hotel course
UNIONTOWN Pa. The hotel course will allow women players to wear shorts and play without paying the standard green fees. Manager Leo Heyn announced the change indicating shorts are in season and welcomed female golfers to the facility.
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Uniontown
Leo Heyn
World’s fair to run 24 hours a day for night life
Chicago night life at the World’s fair has shifted to a 24 hour operation after concessions complained they could not compete with city cabarets due to midnight gate closures. The change aims to ease restrictions and boost utilization of fair facilities around the clock.
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Chicago
Juniors Save Brush Fire Amid Driver Shortage at LA Vale
In LA Vale Maryland the Junior Volunteer Fire company acted when all adults were away. With no capable drivers the junior squad secured a passing motorist to drive and quickly extinguished a brush fire.
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Nto
Pemmican Over 80 Years Old Found At Campbell Farm
At William Campbell's home, a cache of pemmican in 20 rawhide bags was unearthed while plowing. The dried buffalo meat, claimed to be over 80 years old, was described as hardened like rock yet still tasting like meat and retaining some flavor.
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Calgary
Alita
William
Hog farmers face harsh drought as Coyle braces for winter
Kaw City Oklahoma farmer Bill Coyle says his hogs will stay in the barn due to drought. He warns they will have little to eat next winter and may not survive.
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Kaw City
Okla
Bill Coyle
How Good Is a Chew Experimental Gum Study
Miss Frances Hooper of Chicago donates 86000 to the University of California in Berkley to fund experimental work on the beneficial or detrimental effects of chewing gum. The project uses university scientific resources to assess gum chewing outcomes.
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Calif
University of California
Frances Hooper
Chicago
Dream Book Dream Leads to Prison Time
Samuel Fllis told Judge Otto R. Hellizman that his dream book marked any number starting with 30 as the best bet. The judge approved and sentenced him to 30 days in prison.
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Philadelphia
Samuel Fllis
Otto R. Hellizman
The Big Bad Bug Blamed for Chick Deaths in New York Yard
In St Johnsville New York a new villain the big bad bug is blamed for the death of 50 Kreiser chicks. The insect reportedly flew into the hen yard causing the birds to chase it and become trapped in wire mesh leading to suffocation deaths.
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ST. Johnsville
N. Y
Fred Kreiser
Five Times Out Kenosha Woman Seeks Divorce
Mrs. Minnie Hing of Kenosha Wisconsin has repeated attempts to obtain a divorce from Willard Hing starting in 1905. After withdrawing the suit three times and a decree being set aside, she now presses forward charging cruelty in the divorce action.
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Wis
Minnie Hing
Willard Hing
Hinzavers
Montreal Gypsy women rob fruit vendor in store
In Montreal a fruit dealer, Desaulniers, says two Gypsy women offered to read his fortune and then packed his pockets. He reported only small change was taken before they escaped.
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Montreal
Inmden Desaulniers
Forty One Dogs Killed After Fatal Bite Incident
In Columba, Aug. 11, officers ordered all dogs seen in the street shot after seven year old Olin Davis died from a dog bite. Chief W A Young issued the order following the death prompting swift action against canine dangers.
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Due West
8. C
Olin Davis
Columbia
W. A. Young
Hack Wilson Declares Comeback With Philadelphia Phillies
Hack Wilson, once the NL home run king, joins the Philadelphia Phillies after a release by Brooklyn. At 34, he vows a slugging revival, plans to trim excess fat, and will fill right field until Johnny Moore recovers from a turf horse issue.
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Lewis (Hack) Wilson
Brealt Clouters
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Hack
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Brooklyn
Wilson
Johnny Moore
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Charley Horse
Allison and Bell Clash For Crown
Wilmer Allison of Austin Texas meets Berkley Bell of New York in a Longwood bowl final at Brookline Mass. Both players grew up in Texas and are University of Texas products. Allison beat Johnny Van Ryn 4-6 8-6 6-4 6-1 to reach the final while Bell defeated Jack Tidball 8-10 6-4 3-6 11-9 6-2.
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Austin
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New York
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Johnny van Ryn
Philadelphia
Jack Tidball
Hollywood
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Gene Mako Favored To Win Junior Title
Gene Mako of Los Angeles heads toward the national junior tennis title final at Culver Indiana after a 6 0 6 1 semifinal rout of Russell Ball. He meets Ernest Sutter of New Orleans in the first semi final as Gilbert Hunt faces Don Leavens after their wins.
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Gene Mako
Los Angeles
Ernest Sutter
New Orleans
Gilbert Hunt
Washington, D. C
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Milwaukee
Mako
Russell Ball
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Tex
Sutter
Edgar Weller
Austin
Leavens
Ramsey Potts
Memphis
Tenn
Hunt
Bo Riggs
No Scientific Basis for Salt or Baking Soda in Preserving Flowers
The piece notes there is no scientific support for using salt pirin or baking soda to prolong cut flower life. It advises that regular water changes and daily stem trimming help flowers last longer.
Black faced toys fall out of favor in Germany
A debate over racial stereotypes shifts consumer taste as retailers in Germany move away from black faced toys. Politicians and activists urge cultural sensitivity while manufacturers assess future lines for compliance and public reception.
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Germany
Norfolk Tar Defends Lead In Piedmont League Clash
Charlotte Aug 11 Norfolk Tar extended its Piedmont league lead to three games as errors by Shortstop Danny Musser and a misplayed pickoff helped Richmond Colts win 7 6. Wilmington Pirates dropped a tie, Greensboro won 6 3, and Charlotte split with Asheville 5 4 in a day of mixed results.
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Norfolk Tara
Virginians
Danny Musser
Richmond Colts
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John Leonardo
Tara
Wilmington
Pirates
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Patriots
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Hornets
Mark McComiskey
Russell Gillespie
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Ruth Plans To Quit As Regular Player After 1934 Season
Babe Ruth states he will retire as a regular after the 1934 season. He says he may stay in baseball as a manager and perhaps pinch hit on Saturdays and Sundays when it helps the gate. He hopes to finish his career in Boston and reach the world series with a championship Yankee club.
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Boston
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Red Sox
New Orleans Youth Wins Western Title
Fred Haas, a tall New Orleans youngster, defeated Bobby Jones of Detroit 3 and 2 at Hinsdale Golf Club to win the western junior golf championship, his second title of the season.
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Chicago
Fred Haas
New Orleans
Haas
Bobby Jones
Detroit
Hinsdale Golf Club
Red Water in Honduras Fountain Turns Bloodlike
The famed fountain in Honduras appears red due to a microscopic organism. After death the organism colors the water and causes it to coagulate like blood.
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Honduras
Major League Leaders from Yesterday's Games
National League leaders include Ott Giants with 96 runs and 120 RBIs while P Waner Pirates tops batting with 369 and 155 hits. American League leaders feature Manush Senators at .386 and Gehringer Tigers with 194 runs and 153 hits.
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Terry Giants
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Pirates beat Reds on ninth inning error flash
Yesterday's Stars list Pie Traynor and Tommy The venow for the Pirates who doubled in the ninth to score the winning run against the Reds. Bump Hadley limited the White Sox to five hits. Tex Carleton and Jim Collins of the Cardinals each contributed, Carleton holding the Cubs to seven hits and Collins driving in five. Schoolboy Rowe pitched an eleven inning victory for the Tigers over the Indians, driving in the deciding run.
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White Sox
Tex Carleton
Jim Collins
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Pomegranate Flowers Yield Jelly for Moroccan Porridge
Moroccans use jelly made from pomegranate flowers as a flavoring for their native porridge. The fragrant addition enhances the dish with a distinctive sweet tart note.
Washington Letter on bank insurance and NRA codes
The piece discusses bank deposit insurance under FDIC and public awareness gaps, noting most banks are insured and payouts began in Peoria and Pittsburgh. It references NRA code changes for funeral services and political fights over General Johnson and Donovan amid union activity.
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Roosevelt
Gil Pal
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Ill
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