Nashville probes bribery rumors in Southern circuit
John D. Martin, president of the Southern Association, arrived in Nashville to investigate rumors that two Nashville club players were approached with a bribe to underperform as the Vols played in New Orleans. Nashville officials and manager Jimmy Hamilton pledged cooperation, while Ralph McGill and others push for a full inquiry to quell fan distrust and expose any crooked activity.
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Baby boy born with two front teeth in Bessemer City
In Gastonia on Aug 19 a baby boy arrived to Mr and Mrs Marvin Capps at their Bessemer City home. Dr George Patrick announced the birth and noted the infant cut its tongue on a tooth early, requiring extraction of the tooth.
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Baseball results from multiple leagues shown
Piedmont Raleigh edged Greensboro 9 to 7 while Danville beat Salisbury-Spencer 13 to 12. Winston-Salem lost 3 to 4 against Durham. American League games: Boston 2 Chicago 4. New York 6 Detroit 2. Washington 7 Cleveland 4. Philadelphia 6 St. Louis 7. National League: Cincinnati 7 11 Philadelphia 5 1. Pittsburgh 11 Brooklyn 4. St. Louis 2 2 Boston 5 6. Chicago 1 New York 7. South Atlantic Spartanburg 6 Charlotte 4. Anette 6 Augusta 2. Greenville 16 Columbia 1. Knoxville-Macon rain. Virginia League Norfolk 4 2 Richmond 2 3. Rocky Mount 5 Portsmouth 4. Wilson 5 Kiinston 3. Southern Association New Orleans 5 Atlanta 4. Mobile 3 Birmingham 0. Nashville Little Rock 3. Chattanooga-Memphis postponed rain. Florida State St. Petersburg 1 Lakeland 2. Tampa 10 2 Sanford 0 1. American Association Milwaukee 0 Toledo 2. Kansas City 12 Columbus 1. Minneapolis 2 Indianapolis 6. St. Paul 7 Louisville 14. International League Toronto 2 Jersey City 1. Buffalo 3 Providence 4. Syracuse 5 Reading 4. Rochester Baltimore previously played. Texas League Shreveport 8 San Antonio 4. Dallas 3 Waco 4. Fort Worth 4 Beaumont 2. Wichita Falls 11 Houston 2.
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Pinky Mitchell Forwards First Class Sports Return of $5100 Check
Milwaukee report notes Pinky Mitchell junior welterweight champion returned a $5100 share of gate from his bout with Willie Harmon. He criticized performance, cited club losses of about $7500, and hinted at a possible outdoor bout with Mickey Walker. Mitchell would demand a knockout win for any future deal.
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Rabbit Ball Hops Sprightly in Major Leagues
New York story notes the lively hops of the so called rabbit ball as McGraw and Giants benefit. Washington vaults near first with a 7 4 win over Cleveland while Philadelphia loses pace. Meusel hits 17th as Giants beat Cubs 7 1, Pirates lead intact. Brooklyn loses to Pittsburgh 11 4, Cardinals split with Boston 6 2 and 5 2. Cincinnati bats Phillies for 7 5 and 11 10 with six homers in 20 innings.
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Yankees Beat Tigers 5–2 as Red Sox Rally in Boston
In a midseason game, the Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 5 to 2. Ted Lyons pitched for Chicago, securing his 17th win of the season as the White Sox won 4 to 2.
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Deputies Beaten By Bulgarian Communists
Paris August 19 Bulgarian communists attacked Theodore Kouleff and Boris Vasof presidents of the Bulgarian chamber of deputies as they left a decorative arts exposition. Police intervened, a bus was stormed, two students were arrested, and protesters voiced opposition to official activities.
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Bulgarian government battles Communists after cathedral bombing
Unclear text indicates Sofia cathedral bombing killed two people and prompted government action against Communists. The fragment mentions expulsions of students from France and broad turbulence without clear dates or naming details.
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National women’s tennis title field narrowed to 16
Forest Hills N Y Aug 19 With 16 contenders remaining in the third round the national women’s championship promises spectacular play. Defending champion Helen Wills and top rival Elizabeth Ryan, winners yesterday in both doubles and singles, face tough foes this afternoon. Wills meets veteran former champion May Sutton Bundy while Ryan plays E H Harvey of England’s Wightman Cup team.
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