Twins Beat High Point 6 To 4 In Doubleheader Clash
Winston-Salem won 6 to 4 as the Twins outslugged High Point in yesterday's game. Sanford and Tankersley drove in two runs each, with Sanford making a key defensive play off a Brown line drive. The first game of the doubleheader was postponed and later forfeited discussions swirled around a message to President Bramham.
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Winston-Salem
High Point
Ol’ Joe
Tribe of Whiteman
Dubuque
Lefty Yeager
Twins
High Point Baseball Club
William G. Bramham
Twin City
Bramham
Sanford
Tankersley
Thorns
Brown
High Point and Winston-Salem Battle in 4-6 Game Split
High Point falls 6 to 4 as Winston-Salem uses a four-run sixth inning to take the lead. Evans and Anderson spark the visitors with stolen bases and RBIs while Dubuque and Yeager limit High Point to six hits.
Patriots defeat Henderson 5 to 2 in Greensboro action
Henderson Bunnies dropped their ninth straight as Greensboro edged ahead 5 to 2 on August 17. Pitcher Smoky Joe Caviness struggled while Jay Turner held Henderson. Teague homered twice and added a single for Greensboro.
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Henderson
Henderson Bunnies
Greensboro
Jay Turner
Smoky Joe Daviness
Jimmy Teague
FE Kipatric
Breweden
Soares
Ic Bo
Perris
Innnings
Brandon
Pahlman
Turner
Teague
Baker
Cox
Kilpatrick
Cook
Ray
Caviness
Beck
Serene
Totgis
Saus
Ei Penbimen
Jonunéon
ST Rawards
Piedmont and East Carolina League Scores Report
In Piedmont League games Henderson beat Greensboro 65 to 2 while Winston edged High Point 6 to 4 and Durham won 10 to 2 over Salisbury. East Carolina League results show Rocky Mount 4 Fayetteville 1 and Goldsboro 6 Greenville 2. Wilmington 4 Kinston 1 and 4 to 2.
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Henderson
Greensboro
Winston
High Point
Durham
Salisbury
Rocky Mount
Fayetteville
Goldsboro
Greenville
Wilmington
Kinston
East Carolina League
Baseball Scores From a Rallying Day
In the American League results Boston defeated St Louis 3 to 2 while New York posted 12 runs to Detroit’s 2. Philadelphia won 6 to 0 against Cleveland and Chicago both 8. Washington finished with a 6 score.
National League Scores From Today
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 5 to 2 while Pittsburgh tops Boston 3 to 3 Cincinnati wins 8 to 7 over Philadelphia only games scheduled.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
International League Scores Report
Buffalo 4 Rochester 4 and Reading 3 3 split. Baltimore 1 Newark 5 Toronto 3. Rochester wins against Baltimore. Newark defeats Baltimore 5 to 1.
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Buffalo
Reading
Rochester
Baltimore
Newark
Toronto
Baseball score roundup from American Association games
The Minneapolis nine beat Toledo 9 to 4, Indianapolis defeated Kansas City 8 to 2, and Louisville topped Milwaukee 20 to 14 in a set of American Association ball games.
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American Association
Minneapolis
Toledo
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Milwaukee
Southern Association Scores Report
Atlanta beat Mobile 4 to 0 Nashville defeated Little Rock 4 to 2 Chattanooga won over Memphis 4 to 3 Birmingham fell to New Orleans 5 to 7.
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Southern Association
Atlanta
Mobile
Nashville
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Memphis
Birmingham
New Orleans
Southeastern League Scores Ledger Report
Columbus defeated Tampa and Jacksonville 4 0 while Pensacola and Selma tied 3 3 and Montgomery trailed 1 3. The brief standings bullet summarizes recent results for the Southeastern League teams.
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Columbus
Tampa
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Selma
Montgomery
South Atlantic League Scores Summary
Macon defeats Augusta 2 to 10 while Asheville beats Knoxville 11 to 9. Charlotte wins 7 to 4 against Columbia. Greenville edges Spartanburg 6 to 1.
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Macon
Augusta
Asheville
Knoxville
Charlotte
Columbia
Greenville
Spartanburg
Jockey Paschuma Ends Racing Career After Accident
Saratoga Springs N Y Aug 17 An accident at the barrier in the opening race left 23 year old freelance jockey Anthony Paschuma thrown from his mount Dark Goddess with a broken leg. Physicians said he probably would never ride again.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Anthony Paschuma
Paschuma
Dark Goddess
Girl Champion Mows Em Down at Rye Club
Sixteen year old Sarah Palfrey, national girl champion, defeated Mrs May Sutton Bundy yesterday and then beat Mrs L A Hiper of San Francisco 6 3 6 3 at the eastern grass court championships. Mary Greer of Kansas City also defeated Ethel Burkardt 6 2 6 2 in the other final.
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Rye
N. Y
Dorothy Bundy
May Sutton Bundy
Marquis James
Westchester Country Club
Sarah Palfrey
L. A. aHiper
San Francisco
Mary Greer
Kansas City
Ethel Burkardt
Augusta Wolves Take SA lead With 19-2 Win Over Macon
Augusta Wolves moved into the South Atlantic lead by routing Macon 19 to 2 for their fifth straight win. Asheville beat Knoxville 11 to 9 after trailing, Charlotte Harnest defeated Columbia 7 to 4 with Peak Hammel homering twice, and Greenville edged Spartanburg 6 to 1 with two big innings. Mike Kelley homered in the fifth for Spartanburg’s lone run.
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Atlanta
Augusta Wolves
South Atlantic Association
Knoxville
Charlotte
Macon
Asheville
Charlotte Harnest
Columbia
Hammel
Greenville
Sprtanburg
Mike Kelley
The
Spartans
Eastern Carolina Triumphs Over Fayetteville in 4-1 Victory
Eastern Carolina led by Gill dominated Fayetteville pitching, yielding only four hits until the ninth inning when the Highlanders plated three unanswered runs. Goldsboro outlasted Greenville 6 to 2 in a 12 inning marathon.
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Rocky Mount
Fayetteville
Gill
Carolina
Highlanders
Goldsboro
Greenville
Bugs
Vaughan
Ludke
Wilmington
Kineton
Eagles
Connie Mack in 1929 pennant clutch at Shibe Park
In August 1929 Connie Mack, nearing 70, speaks of the Philadelphia Athletics' late pennant chances. He recalls 1924 and 1927 trials, notes the Yankees' dominance, and shows cautious optimism about his club’s steady play and a possible title. He stresses avoiding overconfidence while aiming for "this was our year."
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Connie Mack
Shibe Park
Shib Park
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie
Yankees
Babe Ruth & Company
Yanks
Philadelphia
Conroe
Mack
A's Lead Attracts Fans and Critics Amid Confidence
Fans flood sees autographs and letters pour in from across the country. Connie Mack cites steady hitting and strong pitching as the backbone of the A's current advantage, with a focus on defense and the ability to beat the Yankees decisively.
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Yankees
Jack Quinn
Waite Hoyt
Connie
Grove
Earnshaw
Walberg
Simmons
Cochrane
Foxxy
Mack
Ulmer and Aycock Reach Invitational Final at Biltmore
Finals of the seventh annual invitation tournament at Biltmore Forest Club Asheville set Al Ulmer and Tommy Aycock in the title match. Ulmer defeated Eugene Mills of Raleigh 2 and 1 in the semifinals while Aycock edged Bill Duckwall of Bradenton 1 up.
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Biltmore Forest Country Club
Asheville
Jacksonville
al Ulmer
Florida
Tommy Aycock
Ulmer
Eugene Mills
Raleigh
Aycock
Bill Duckwall
Bradenton
Fla
Amateur League Prepares Three Game Pennant Series
Weather permitting the Amateur League opens its three game pennant series today between Amos Hosiery Mills and Globe Parlor at 3 pm on the high school diamond. Globe Parlor led the first half but lost to Hosiery in the second division. Players include Globe Parlor Apple Ingram Wood White B Smith E Smith Holcombe Foust Culler Gaddis Cox and Amos Weston Staton Hill E Weston Howard Roper Hill M Weston Earl Staton W Smith Voncannon Bam hart.
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Amos Hosiery Mills and
Globe Parlor
Apple
Ingram
Wood
White
B. Smith
E. Smith
Holcombe
Foust
Culler
Gaddis
Cox
Amos
R. Weston
Staton
B Hill
E. Weston
Howard
Roper
Co. Hill
M. Weston
Earl Staton
W. Smith
Voncannon
Bamhart
Tar Heel Grid Card Sets Wake Forest Open
North Carolina announces a strong home schedule led by Wake Forest on September 28 with Georgia and Virginia also on the card. Kenan Stadium may host multiple high attendance games as Tar Heel practice begins September 2 with lettermen Adkins Blackwood Hudson Jackson Ward and Wyrick among the veterans.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Geogia
Virginia
Wake Forest
State
V. P. S. Kenan
Adkins
Blackwood
Hudson
Jackson
Ward
Wyrick
Polo Championship Rematch Set Between Oak Brooks and Midwicks
Chicago August 16 The 1929 inter circuit polo final pits Oak Brooks of Chicago against the Midwicks of Pasadena Cal at Onwentsia Country Club this Saturday. Pasadena reached the final by beating Wichita Falls 13 to 2 while Oak Brooks beat Fort Leavenworth 11 to 10 in overtime.
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Chicago
Oak Brooks
Pasadena
Cal
Onwentsia Country Club
Pasadewma
Wichita Falls
Fort Laevenworth
Kas
Umpire ejects Mondino after strike call latched to exit
In Atlanta on August 17, umpire James ruled a third strike on Signor Mondino of New Orleans. Mondino taunted the umpire with a sharp retort and was ordered to leave the field, with James directing him to go outside and stay out.
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Atlanta
James
Signor Mondino
New Orleans
Mondino
Jesse
Hosa
Historic Boxing Talk and Park Row Tales
The piece notes bets on Loughran likely beating Sharkey in September, Schmeling’s costly charity fight stance, and Muldoon’s blunt anti foreign pug viewpoint. It also recalls a Yanks A's series packed with fans closing the park, Waite Hoyt’s bound exit denied by police, and Huggins’ benching.
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Loughran
Sharkey
Bill Muldoon
Commission
Schmeling
The
Yanks
A’s
Waite Hoyt
Hoyt
Huggins
Coppers
Davidson Wildcats 1929 football schedule announced
Davidson College reveals a ten game 1929 slate hosting five opponents on Richardson Field. Highlights include Clemson in Charlotte and games with The Citadel VMI Wake Forest N C State Duke and Carolina, with Wake Forest at Greensboro and NC State at Raleigh. Home opener Elon September 21 and Thanksgiving at Davidson.
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Davidson
Davidson College Wildcats
Richardson
Clemson Tigers
Charlotte
Davidson Warriors
Fian
Davidson Boys
Citadel
Carolina
Duke
Clemson
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Alaska Highway Project Connects Fairbanks and Nome
Long Alaska Road Construction begins a 2000 mile Alaska highway linking Fairbanks and Nome with an estimated cost near 7.9 million dollars.
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Alaska Road
Fairbanks
Nome
Alaska
Bulls Snap Salisbury With Eighth Straight Victory
Durham Bulls rout Salisbury 10 to 2 as Buck Taylor collects four hits in six at bats. Tauby and Strange homer, Edwards paces mound work, and Durham extends win streak to eight while improving to 10 runs on 16 hits.
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Salisbury
Durham Bulls
Buck Taylor
Tauby
Strange
Durham Ab
E Taper
Johnson
Whitted
Williamson
Owe Vase Edwards
Woook
Owens
Pmoin Cesses
Branch
Taylor
Altenburg
Tauloy
Phelps
Edwards
Page
Eleazer
O'Malley
Packard
Durham
Saisbury
McCarthy
Attenbury
Hieazer
Gilreath
Mrs. Carl Hess Breaks Asheville Golf Record
Mrs. Carl Hess of Birmingham Alabama set a new women s course record at the Asheville golf and country club with 77 in the semi final round. She defeated Mrs Johny Zimmerman of Lexington Virginia 6 and 5 and advanced to the final to face Mrs R Bones of Winston Salem. Glenna Collett had held the previous record with 78.
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Asheville
Asheville Golf and Country Club
Carl Hess
Birmingham
Ala
R. Bones
Winston-Salem
Dempsey Plans Return to Fight Promoting
Dempsey reveals plans to resume fight promoting work. He hints at two methods of handling a project, described metaphorically as ways of putting something in the old sock.
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Dempsey
Fastest Man in Baseball Sparks Relays Bet
Chicago August 17 Roy Johnson of the Tigers is touted as the fastest in the American League with rivals Carl Reynolds of the White Sox and Jack Rothrock of the Boston club. A sprint race to decide speed has been discussed with wagers on Johnson beating either, and even both, in a relay over the sprint distance.
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Chicago
Carl Reynolds
Chicago White Sox
Jack Rothrock
Boston
Roy Johnson
Tigers
Reynolds
Rothrock
Detroit
AL predicts hot race as Barnard tops league
The American League president Barnard forecasts an exciting season with strong competition, while observers either echo or challenge his views on teams like Washington. A note on baseball lore mentions home run totals to date and a debate over ball liveliness. Ethiopia is correctly named as the country commonly called Abyssinia.
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Barnard
American League
Washington
Shibe
Ethiopia
America
Abysinnia
Reds Reckon Pennant Hope After WilSons Yellow Call
The Cincinnati bench nicknamed Hack Wilson yellow prompting renewed belief in Cincinnati as a pennant contender. The remark reshapes sentiment around the Reds and their chase for the league crown.
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Cubs
Cincinnati
Hack Wilson
Cinci Reds
Disillusionment in Phillies Standings Alarm National League
A critical note on the Phillies slipping in the National League standings after reviewing the home run column, highlighting fan frustration and team performance concerns.
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Philadelphia
Ruth Adds To World Series Record In 1929 Race
Babe Ruth has appeared in nine world series and is likely to extend that record as the 1929 season concludes. The remark highlights Ruth's durability and continued presence in baseball's ultimate showcase.
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Babe Ruth
American bowls team wins in Stockholm despite Swiss movement
The victorious American bowling team returned from the international tournament in Stockholm. The old Swiss movement did not prevent the team from securing a win and bringing home the trophy.
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Stockholm
Earl Sande A Champion Jockey With Nine Hundred Fifty Wins
Jockey Earl Sande has ridden to around 950 victories over a 19 year career, earning recognition for his riding success and perseverance in racing circles.
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Earl Sande
Newport Casino Players Face Worry Over Lotto
Players in the annual invitation tennis tournament at the Newport Rhode Island Casino have a lot to worry about as concerns over a lotto arise and affect preparations.
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Newport, R. I. Casino
New York Extends Grouse Open Season to October 1930
The closed season on grouse in New York state has been extended to October 1930. Authorities cautions suggest delaying hunting, urging hunters to avoid rash decisions while considering the change.
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New York State
Wichita Heads Texas League Contender, While Hay Fever Delays Visits
Wichita leads the Texas league as Wichita Falls lags behind. The article notes hay fever as the main factor delaying attendance and preparation of visiting American tennis stars.
Buddy Myer Shines for Senators in Blooming Form
Buddy Myer continues to excel for the Washington Senators as a key performer. The veteran outfielder shows peak form with steady hitting and solid defense, fueling the team's offense and contributing to recent wins.
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Buddy Myer
Senators
Buddy
Racehorse Bets and Jockeys Rally Behind Fence Take
Bettors cheer as a race horse clears a fence and the crowd backs the favorite. Gamblers face risk as a sharp turn in odds follows the jump. A local racecourse reports turnout up despite fluctuating betting pools.
Unclear phrasing on pole team loss sparks debate
The question asks whether the losing pole team faces harsh scorn or mild rebuke. It debates tone of consequence for defeat and whether the penalty is severe or light.
Helen Wills Caps First Match at Easthampton
Helen Wills wins her first match at Easthampton with a strong showing. The race to advance highlights her rising form and the local excitement around the notable tennis figure.
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Helen Wills
Easthampton
Wills
Athletics Win But Standings Stale in Major League Notes
The Athletics beat Cleveland 6 to 5, but failed to gain in the standings as the Cubs dropped ground in Brooklyn 5 to 2. The Pirates edged the Braves 9 to 8, Cubs lost, and the Yankees crushed Detroit 12 to 2 led by Babe Ruth’s 32nd homer.
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Athletics
Cleveland
Willian J. Chipman
Associated Press
Cubs
Macks
Yanks
Detroit
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pirates
Braves
Bruin
George Earnshaw
Indians
Shaute
Holloway
Shaffner
A’‘s
Yankee
Babe Ruth
George Uhle
Earl Camps
Rove Uhle
Johnny Pruhomme
al Thomas
White Sox
Senators
Charlie Ruffing
Red Sox
Alvin Crowder
Browns
St. Louis
Ray Moss
Ebbetts Field
Robins
Charley Root
Johnny Frederick
Bruins
Root
Moss
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Seibold
Peery
Providence
Ervin Brame
Frank O’dou
Cincinnati
Lou Koupal
Phillies
Ray Kolp
Rube Ehrhardt
Giants
Cardinals
Polo Grounds
Durham at Salisbury Greensboro at Henderson
High school sports brief lists three prep basketball matchups with Durham facing Salisbury, Greensboro playing Henderson, and High Point hosting Winston.
Baseball Matchups Highlighted For Several City Parks
In the American League schedule New York faces Detroit while Boston plays Cleveland. Philadelphia travels to St. Louis and Washington visits Chicago, outlining four intercity games for the day.
Matchups Set for Today’s Major League Showdowns
Chicago faces Brooklyn, Pittsburgh visits Boston, Cincinnati plays Philadelphia, and St. Louis meets New York in a slate of high profile MLB games.
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National League
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
South Atlantic League Pairings Feature Regional Matchups
The schedule lists Augusta at Macon Columbia at Charlotte Spartanburg at Greenville Knoxville at Asheville with a set of intercity games for the circuit.
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