Giants Near Pennant Lead With Strong Finish
The New York Giants sit half a game behind Brooklyn and three back of the Cubs after a solid run, going 22 of 32 in the last month. They won the first game 12 to 4 with a seven run sixth inning while Burleigh Grimes lost the second game 14 to 4 for St Louis. The Robins shut out Pittsburgh 5 to 0 behind Dazzy Vance. Braves edged Cincinnati 4 to 3 then won 9 to 8 in 13 innings. Yankees beat White Sox 8 to 7 in ten innings before a rain interrupted second game. Ruth hit his 44th homer.
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Gallant Fox to race at Saratoga and Belmont despite defeat
Gallant Fox, aiming to become turf's all time money winner, will run in the Saratoga cup and then at Belmont Park for the Lawrence Realization and the Jockey Club gold cup. The defeat by Jim Dandy left his season earnings at 278,850 with over 25,000 still to gain in each remaining engagement. Whitney’s Which One likely ends his career after finishing third, bowing tendon in foreleg, a serious injury.
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Henderson Rests Atop Piedmont League Ladder
Henderson's Gamecocks lead the Piedmont circuit with a busy road schedule this week. They face Winston-Salem, Dan Boone's Furniture City, Durham, and wrap with Raleigh Caps, while Durham chases second place with mixed away and home games. The top two teams meet for the league title the following Monday and Tuesday.
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Sutter Aims for Higher United States Lawn Ranking
Sutter of Tulane rises in U S L T A rankings after capturing the eastern grass courts title. He defeated Gregory Mangin of Newark in five sets to win the title that last year was held by Big Bill Tilden.
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Chicago golf pro shoots eight under par
St Paul August 18 Chicago professional Light Horse Harry Cooper won the first ten thousand dollar open championship at Keller County Course with a 280 total eight under par across 72 holes. Tony Manero of New York finished second with 283, Horton Smith third at 285, Walter Hagen fourth at 286.
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Scramble for Sally Leadership Grips South Atlantic League
Charlotte augurs a heated week as five of six clubs chase the top spot in the South Atlantic league. Macon at Asheville and Charlotte vs Greenville highlight opening clashes while Columbia meets Augusta and Greenville faces Columbia on varied home fields.
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Air Mail Shows Increase Across Chicago to San Francisco Route
Seattle report notes thirty eight and a half million letters carried on the Chicago to San Francisco air line in the first six months, up six million from the previous year. Postal officials emphasize sustained growth on the nation's longest air mail corridor.
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Indians Sweep Red Sox Behind Sharp pitching Feats
In a doubleheader, Cleveland beat Boston with strong pitching as Willis Hudlin held the Sox to effective hits in an 9 8 victory and Clint Brown blanked Boston 2 0 in the nightcap. Ruffing delivered a pinch single in the 10th to plate the tying and winning run, aiding the Athletics and St Louis duel for American League gains. Cleveland sits 9 1/2 games behind the Yankees and remains in fourth.
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Stars shine as White Sox down Yankees in twin bill
Red Barnes drove in three runs on three hits including a homer to propel the White Sox to victory in the second game of a doubleheader with the Yankees. Charley Fuffing lofted a pinch hit in the tenth to drive in Babe Ruth for the first game win. Vic Sorrell stopped the Senators’ six game run, while Dazzy Vance fanned nine Pirates on eight scattered hits for the Robins.
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No Hit Night by Gene Jones in Springfield Game
Gene Jones of Springfield pitched the first no hit game in night baseball in the Three-Eye league, defeating Decatur 4 to 1 in the second game of a night doubleheader. He walked 15 batters yet limited Decatur to one run, setting a striking season record.
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Hasty Hails Past Churchland in 8-6 Victory
Hasty Hail Club defeated Churchland 8 to 6 on Saturday in the Davidson County League. Wake Forest freshman hurler Barnes held Churchland to the low totals as Hasty earned their tenth win. Johnson and N Kennedy homered, while Lomax led the losers with two triples and a double.
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Duke lays out crowded backfield for fall slate
Duke announces no four month gaps in the 111 game schedule starting September 27 with pre-season drills set for September 2. Coach DeHart faces replacing 17 regulars, offering sophomores a real chance to win key roles across backfield and line positions as 50 players report September 2.
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Baseball scores by league and results roundup
Results across major leagues show strong showings: American League leaders New York 8 to 1, Cleveland 9 to 2, Detroit dominant 15 to 1. Chicago at 7-6 and Boston 3-0. National League features Brooklyn 5-0, New York 12-4, Chicago 5-4. American Association sees Indianapolis 1-14 and Toledo 8-2. International League lists Rochester 2-1 and Buffalo 3-5 with Baltimore 7-4.
Southern Association Scores Snapshot
Chattanooga edged New Orleans 2 to 1 in a 5th inning darkness delay. Nashville beat Mobile 12 to 10, Atlanta defeated Little Rock 10 to 0, Birmingham overcame Memphis 12 to 10.
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Egyptians Arrive in London for Anglo-Egyptian Talks
Premier Nahas Pahsa leads 23 Egyptian delegates who have landed in London to begin negotiations on a potential Anglo-Egyptian treaty. The mission aims to resolve disputes and shape future cooperation between Egypt and Britain.
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City Open Golf Tournament Began At Meadowbrook Today
The first annual open city championship at Meadowbrook golf course drew over 100 of High Point's noted golfers with qualifying rounds this week for open, ladies, and juvenile events. Championship and minor flights will run next week with trophies and golf equipment as prizes for winners. listed entrants include John Austin Ray Smith Brooks Reitzel Nevin McCain Ivin McCain Herb Jones and many others.
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Highland Defeats Galax Nine 4 to 1
The Highland nine beat Galax 4 to 1 in Galax Virginia. Dennis pitched for Highland and allowed at most one hit each inning, except the first. Warner led Highland with three safeties in three trips, while G Anderson and Matthews had two hits for Galax.
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Tennis Singles Open Without Favorite At Forest Hills
The National Women's Singles championship begins at Forest Hill with no standout favorite for the first time in a decade. Betty Nuthall, seeded No. 1 among foreign entrants, leads the opening program opposite Louise McFarland of Pasadena on the stadium court at 5 30 p m ED.
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Piedmont League games slate day schedule
Greensboro plays Raleigh Winston Salem visits Durham High Point meets Henderson Chicago faces New York Cleveland clashes with Boston St Louis meets Philadelphia Detroit plays Washington Boston visits Cincinnati Philadelphia hosts Chicago Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York travels to St Louis
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Tom Thumb To Hold Men s Tourney At 7 30
The Tom Thumb miniature golf course hosts a men s weekly tournament tonight at 7 30 with a prize to the winner and a 3 99 golf ticket for the runner up. Qualified players include Tra McCain John Marsh Howard Marsh Bud Gurley Bill Ragan J J McMurray Jesse Washburn W P Moffitt Bill Snow and many others.
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Major League Leaders As Of August 17
National League leader highlights include Terry of the Giants with a .413 batting average and 193 hits, Wilson of the Cubs with 41 home runs and 128 RBIs, and Klein of the Phillies with 119 runs batted in. Comorosky of the Pirates has 20 triples, Herman of the Robins 41 doubles, Cuyler of the Cubs 29 stolen bases. American League leaders show Gehrig of the Yankees atop batting with .381 and 172 hits, Ruth with 132 runs and 44 home runs, Gehrig 142 RBIs, Manush and Ho dapp tied at 36 doubles, McManus of the Tigers 17 stolen bases.
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Adams Millis To Meet Thomas Mills Tuesday At Willis Park
Adams-Millis baseball matches Thomas Mills Tuesday night at Willis Park at eight. Thomas Mills loses two regulars, Cooper and Blosser, while Radcliff returns from knee injury. Brogdon or Yow pitches for Adams-Millis, Young on standby for Friday’s Rube, Inc. game. In Galax Friday Adams-Millis fell 3 to 1 in a pitchers duel, three unearned runs due to errors.
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Argentine Boxer To Meet Bruce Flowers In New York Bout
Justo Suarez, 21, Argentine lightweight, travels to Queensboro Stadium New York to face Bruce Flowers in a ten round bout his third U S appearance. If Argentina follows his prior outings, sport writers will have a busy night. Battalino is mentioned as a featherweight connection.
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Hartford champion faces Bud Taylor in nontitle bout
Hartford based champion meets Bud Taylor in a nontitle contest tonight. Taylor, once Terre Haute terror, is described as tamer this year. The card also features Midget Wolgast of Philadelphia defending his flyweight crown against Newshoy Brown over ten rounds in Los Angeles tomorrow.
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