Regional junior baseball tourneys open nationwide
In Napolis August 12 regional tourneys begin across 39 professional leagues. Six state champion teams join the junior base training effort for stars like Cleveland's Bob and Washington's Buddy as they play toward the Junior World Series. Winners advance to sectional meets next week en route to the national title. Officials report over half a million boys in junior baseball this year to teach sportsmanship through citizen participation.
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Legion
Untitled fragment hints at Columbus amateur event
Fragmentary OCR reads like a nurse and an amateur walter event in Columbus with dates August 6 and August 12, mentioning Hollenback and a tal. Details are unclear but imply a local amateur activity with personnel.
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UMBUS
Hollenback
Columbus
Ding
Walter
Nurse
Death by Own Action Legion Formed Amid War
Several thousand people formed a group described as the Death by Own Action Legion. The movement appears in the context of Russia and women parachutists being encouraged, signaling a dramatic wartime mobilization stance.
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Russia
Roundup of sports notes and figures across the coast
Washington football headline hints at tuning up on the Pacific coast while Western scouts pressure Howard Jones at Southern California. Other items note boxing prospects Milica Theodorescu and Fiddie Mead, Mike Jacobs frustrated at a private fight, Gunnar Barlund as Finland’s sole pro, Carl Snavely aiding Vanderbilt football clinic, Johnny Cummings as Tennessee amateur golf champion, and Bucky Harris praising Joe Gordon as top rookie for the Yankees.
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New York
Jimmy Fhelen
Washington
Pacific Coast
Dempsey
Two Coote
Howard Jones
Southern California
Fiddie Mead
Milica Theodorescu
Boxeur International
Studiant de Sciences Commerciales Et Politiques
Mike Jacobs
Gunnar Barlund
Finland
Carl Snavely
Cornell Gria
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Johnny Cummings
Bucky Harris
Joe Gordon
The
Yanks
Pedro Montanes Re-Signs After Rival Bid Renewal
Pedro Montanes turns down a $10,000 offer and accepts a renewed contract with manager Lew Burston after a bid escalation. The item notes lingering sports gossip including Patty Berg hailed as future women’s golf champion and Packers players facing fines for hamburger eating during training.
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Pedro Montanes
Lew Burston
Pedro
Burston
Helen Hicks
Patty Berg
Major League Leaders National League Batting and Runs
Star hitters dominate the National League leads with Cincinnati figures featuring Lombardi 354 batting average and McCormick 335, Ott 86 runs and 85 RBI, Medwick 38 RBI, McCormick 146 hits, Hack 139, and McCormick 31 doubles leading the doubles category.
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Lombardi
Cincinnat
McCormick
Cincinnati
Ott
New York
Goodman
Medwick
St. Louis
Hack
Chicago
Baseball Leaders and New Air Route to Open
American League batting leaders include Travis of Washington at 349 and Foxx of Boston at 348. Pitching stars Ruffing of New York 15-3 and Allen of Cleveland 13-3. Also notes the imminent opening of the North Atlantic air route, hailed as a milestone for rapid commercial aviation development.
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Washington
Foxx
Red Sox
Rune
Goodees
Detroit
Gehringer
Boston
Greenberg
Lewis
Rolfe
New York
Chapman
Tneth
Chevedee
Averith
Cleveland
Poxx
Crosetti
Lary
Werber
Philadelphia
Ruffing
Allen
North Atlantic
New Auto-Plane Motorboat Sets Three Speed Records
A novel auto-plane motorboat is described with capabilities of 24 knots in water, 69 miles per hour on land, and 120 miles per hour in the air. The device promises rapid transit across water roads and air routes.
New Way to Take Sucker's Dough at Chicago Track
Chicago's Washington Park Jockey Club runs a patron's handicapping contest amid heavy parimutuel activity. A $30,000 pool funds 30 days of $1,000 prizes for seven straight winners, with a Saturday boost to $5,000 if not claimed and a final-day payout up to $10,000. Women have won all prior winnings.
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Chicago
Washington Park Jockey Club
Washington Park
Lions Exhibit By the Blind Captivates Club Meeting
Lions club members at the Elwood hotel reviewed ongoing projects and welcomed new member Field Jr. H R Brean and Field won awards. The display of articles made by the county’s blind residents, shown at Harilee's department store, promoted by Guilford county workshop in Greensboro, was endorsed with tickets issued for the Pageant of Progress.
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Lions Club
Elwood Hotel
Harilea’s
Guilford County
Greensboro
Ars
Field, Jr
H. R. Brean
Boy Minister To Preach At St Stephen's In Greensboro
Rev Aroyd Robinson the boy minister of Greensboro will preach at St Stephen's AM E Zion church Sunday at 3 o'clock. He will be accompanied by the Junior choir and Junior ushera of Trinity A M E Zion church. Service is sponsored by the Buds of Promise of the Zion church.
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Greensboro
St. Stephen's AM. E. Zion Church
Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church
Buds of Promise of the Zion Church
St. Matthew's Church
Mr. Zion Baptist Church
South High Point
St. Mathew's C. M. E
Hay and Leonard Streets
City Officials Enjoy Fish Fry at City Lake
Parks and Juvenile commission members and city council officials held an informal fish fry at City Lake Park in Jamestown last night. About twenty officials attended, and the gathering was described as highly enjoyable.
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CITY
Parks and Juvenile Commission
City Ecouncil
City Lake Park
Jamestown
Commission
Centralized service centers at large airports for executive needs
A shift to centralized service hubs at major airports aims to serve busy executives with frequent varied schedules, ensuring rapid response for all emergencies.
Funeral held for Miss Esther Draughn at Mount Airy church
Funeral services for 19 year old Miss Esther Draughn were held at Gilmer Wesleyan Methodist church in Mount Airy. Rev. Hedgepath and Rev. Charles Brim officiated as the church choir sang. Interment followed at Red Bank Cemetery in Patrick County Virginia.
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Esther Draughn
Gilmer Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mount Airy
Hedgepath
Charles Brim
Jesus
Oscar Underwood
Lester Thomas
Claude Slate
G. H. Woods
Richard Bannock
Leon Bannock
Red Bank Cemetery
Patrick County
Hydroplane Rise Tied to Cheaper Safer Air Travel Trend
The article notes a shift toward cheaper and safer air travel spurring the use of hydroplanes, aircraft that need only an open water surface for landing and takeoff, expanding potential routes.
Estate Stove conducts sales school for district representatives
J N Edmondson of Estate Stove Company Hamilton Ohio led a training session for district sales reps. Attendees included Brown Rogers Dixon Winston Salem Crutchfield Thomasville Piedmont Lexington and Fisher Thompson Salisbury firms. Household Appliance Co announced a first carload of Estate Heatrolas to support a free fuel campaign starting Saturday. Edmondson forecast a strong turnout and results.
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J. N. Edmondson
Estate Stove Company
Hamilton
Ohio
Brown-Rogers- Dixon Company
Winston- Salem
Crutchfield Hardware Company
Thomasville
Piedmont Furniture Company
Lexington
Fisher-Thompson Hardware Company
Salisbury
Biltmore Tourney Semi Finals Set At Asheville
In Asheville on August 12, semi final matches of the Biltmore Country club annual invitation golf tournament featured Wake Forest's Al Dowtin as medalist paired with John Owens. Ev en Judd Brumley of Keeneville Tenn faced Montgomery's Doe Jr. Dowtin advanced by beating Chester Brown Jr. 8 and 1 while Owens topped Nat Gennett Jr. 2 and 1. Brumley defeated Billy Oliver 7 and 6 and Doe advanced past others.
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Asheville
Biltmore Country Club
al Dowtin
Wake Forest
John Owens
Raleighevan Judd Brumley
Keeneville
Tenn
Oe Doe, Jr
Montgomery
A. Dowtin
Chester Brown, Jr
Owens
Nat Gennett, Jr
Heatrolas Sell Strong Amid Upturn in Trade This Season
Increased sales reflect a buoyant market as heatrolas gain popularity. Retailers report higher demand and a broader customer base fueling stronger business performance this season.
Trimmer Frank Mulherin Wins Pre-Tournament Match
Frank Mulherin of Augusta Ga, the pre-tournament favorite, defeats opponent 3 and 2 to advance.
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Trimmer
Frank Mulherin
Augusta, Ga
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