Amateurs Seek Berths In U S Meet A 26-man field seeks five National Amateur berths
In Greensboro 26 golfers from Carolinas and neighboring states tee off at Sedgefield for five spots in the National Amateur Championship to be held in Pittsburgh November 11-18. Notables include 18-year-old Bobby Dunkelberger of High Point the favorite, with entrants from Greensboro High Point Charlotte Burlington Columbia and Knoxville among others.
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Carolinas
Simon Pures
Sedgefield
Uear
Tennessee
Florida
New Jersey
Horby
Bobby Dunkelberger
High Point
Pittsburgh
Dunkelberger
Henryers, Jr
Greeneboro
Bill
Rodney Snow, Jr
Leslie L. Taylor
Biltmore
Ben Goodes
Burlington
Ashley C. Tobias
Columbia
John Dittendale
Ba Schreiber
Charlotte
Harry K. Dorsett
Greetevere
Judd Brumley
Enosville
Tenn
E. T. Hughes
Charleston
Charles B. Dudley
Greenville
8. C
John 8. Moore
Knoxville
Pau G. Cushman
Efferson E. Owens
Morganton
Tom Perry
Tampa
Fla
Nelson MacRae
Linville
Paul Mounteastie
Jack Garrett
W. &. Alexander
Giants Start Hard Practice As High Point Grid Team Prepares
High Point high school grid squad begins intense drills with reliever starter to iron out kinks. Coach Scott notes backfield focus while preparing for first scrimmage in three weeks as players build speed and learn Wingback Warner formations.
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Inl
High Point High School
Isees
June Scott
Ken Furman
Scott
Warner
Terry Refuses Kids Claims Giants Can’t Win
York August 19 Terry gives blunt reply to reporters asking if the Giants can win. He says the team still has fight and must not quit. Managers reckon the camp scene underlines the Giants’ need to rebuild the pitching staff and back line. Carl Hubbell’s operation offers a path to revival.
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Polé Grounds
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Terry Medé
Mos
Inebers
Pirates
Melee Moore
Harry Denning
Bartell
Bill Lohrman
Carl Hubbell
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Redskins to Start 208-Pound Line Against Walley’s Bills
Aug 30. Washington Redskins will field an average 208 pound line against Bob McMillin's team at Soldier Field tomorrow night. Captain Turk Edwards, a 260 pound tackle and all national, leads the five man line chosen by Coach Ray Flaherty to gain the weight advantage in the fifth and last weekend game.
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Chamashington Redskins
Avéragin
Bob McMillin
Wi Alletaré
Soldier Omarrow
Ray Flaherty
McCrary and White Oak Meet Tonight in Title Tilt
McCrary and White Oak vie for the league title in a best of five series opening tonight. McCrary claims first place in both halves and White Oak is the defending ee Wee league champion with games set for three consecutive nights to decide the champion.
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White Oak
Cireenshorpe Santana
Gee
Hamilton to Referee Friday Wrestling Card
Promoter J. D. Allen brings back Hamilton the hard hitting fighter to referee the Open Air Arena card. The main bout features Masked Marvel versus Jimmy Logas with both known for rough tactics and crowd pleasing wins.
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J. D. Allen
Open Air Arena
Red Roberts
Eddie Malone
al Perry
Hamilton
Allen
Hamilton Will Have His Hands Full, Too, When the Villainous Masked Marvel
Jimmy Logas
Dusek Defeats Meske In Pinning Victory
In Atlantic City Joe Dusek pinned Ed Meske in a 224 pound bout. In Phoenix Bronko Nagurski defeated Robby Stewart in straight falls for the 225 and 310 pound matchups respectively.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Joe Dusek
Omaha
Neb
Ed Meske
Akron
Body Press
Phoenix
Ari
Bronko Wnagurski
Minnesota
Robby Stewart
Tennessee
Scientists Dismiss 1859 Planet Between Mercury and Sun
The 1859 claim of a planet named Vulcan between Mercury and the Sun is rejected by modern astronomy, with consensus that no such body exists. Observers at the time reported sightings, but current evidence supports no planetary body in that orbit.
College and Pro Teams Clash as Series Stays Tied
A nationwide poll cited a state named to start the game as 195 with Sammy Baugh's passing and pro experience giving the professionals the edge to break the series tie. Each side has one win and two games ended in draws. No team has scored more than seven in the series, a record that could fall tomorrow.
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Sammy Baugh
Collegians
Roundup hints at stars and rumors in 1930s sports
Old Hankus Greenberg pacing Babe Ruth’s 1927 pace and other chatter from New York sports circles. Clemson’s football lineups shrink to one end and center, while Benny Leonard plots a comeback. Budding bets, trades, and Yankee fan chatter mix with college football and minor league notes from across the era.
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Edimne Hriptz
New York
Hankus Pankus Greenberg
Detroit
Babe Ruth
Clemson
South Carolina
Tigers
Alien
Parl Trobaugh
Benny Leonard
Brooklyn
Grimes
Pirates
Bill Terry
Hubbell
Joe Gould
Tommy Farr
Mike Jacobs
Herman Taylor
Philadelphia
Borry
Wea Ferrell
Yankee
Clark Griffith
Hornets threaten Tars in Piedmont league race
In Charlotte on August 29 the Piedmont league title battle between Norfolk and Charlotte heated up as the Hornets defeated Asheville 6 5 and 4 0 while Richmond beat Norfolk 9 6 and 9 8. Rocky Moutis 26 to 6 win over Durham highlighted heavy offense with Al Jarrett Plummer and others contributing multi hit games. The teams finish the slate with two more games today.
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Norfolk
Hornets
Ray White
Richmond
Rocky Mouti
Durham
Red Sox
al Jarrett
Bulls
Plummer
Portsmouth
Énda
Waeten- Salem
Pettit
Timm
Gil Torres
Asheville
Early
Treeback
Hornet
Fegrell
Coke
Duel Tale of Jackson and Dickinson Misjudged Heart
In a duel with Charles Dickinson, Andrew Jackson wore an oversized coat and mis judged his adversary heart location leading to a fatal result.
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Charlies Dickinson
Andrew Jackson
Dickinson
Enterprise Softball Ten Wins Commercial League Title
The Enterprise softball team clinched the Commercial League championship by defeating Home Grocery 5 to 8 yesterday. Dudley pitched for Enterprise as they finished the split season undefeated in the first half and only one loss in the second half, avoiding a playoff.
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Ttacup
Cham
Beeson Wware
Ad Dudley
Enterprise
Tommies face Landie as Finch Field hosts decisive clash
Thomasville and Landie prep for Finch Field battle after erratic contest. Manager Jimmieasidee may start Paige with 19 straight wins 26 victories and 11 shutouts this year as the Tommies pursue a return to winning ways in a key early season matchup at Finch Field.
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Aus
Buat
Gowan
Rhoa Collner
Canty
Mueller
Pinkston
Coca
Marrington
Outland
Weises
Miller
Coke
Cees Dennis
Taylor
Sissi
Thomas
Wee
Seamer
Ilie
Man
Barnes
Cauble
Kins
Kenny
Walsh
Boxers Edge Opponents Across Four Cities
In Houston Joey Parks won a decision over Ralph Chong in a 165 to 170 pound bout. In Miami Beach Yutaten Kid defeated Joey Raymond in the 131 to 192 pound match by decision. In Baltimore Howard Scott stopped Vie Pinaero at 1:34 of the sixth. In Atlanta Ben Brown stopped Tony Celli at 1:10 of the sixth in front of local crowds.
Primitive huts among Central Africa and South America origin of timber houses
A dated observation notes that the simple wigwam like hut used in many noncivilized regions of Central Africa and South America is described as the ancestor of all timber houses.
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Central Africa
South America
Morrison says education comes first in college football
Vanderbilt coach Jesse Ray Morrison argues there is no justification for “victory at all costs” in college football. He stresses players’ education and balance over wins, noting alumni rarely blame a coach for losses and that football is entertainment and sport for the boys.
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Tenn
Jesse Ray Morrison
Vanderbilt
Yesterday's National League results show lopsided scores
In the National League yesterday Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 16 to 1 while Cincinnati beat New York 6 to nothing. Only these games were scheduled.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
College baseball matchups reflect scattered early season wins
New York plays Pittsburgh Coffman, Tobin faces 11-7, Boston faces Chicago Turner and Carleton, Brooklyn battles Cincinnati Mungo Freakhouse against Der ringer Moore, Philadelphia confronts St Louis Butcher Passeau and War neke Macon in mixed results.
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Carleton
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Cincinnati
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St. Louis
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Macon
Roundup of American League and National League matchups
Detroit at New York Gill 16 5 faces Sundre 3 3 while St Louis at Boston Cole 0 3 meets Cleveland and Philadelphia Allen in a dense league schedule card featuring multiple games and pitchers listed with records for quick reference.
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New York
Gill
Sundre
St. Louis
Boston
Cole
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Allen
Best Shots Of The Big Shots In Golf Tips
NEA Service golf writer outlines a fundamental to hit from inside. The right elbow should hug the right side to bring the clubhead to the ball. Tommy Armour praised as an iron master credits this simple move for success. If the elbow drifts, the right hand advances control early in downswing. Crossing the ball is then inevitable and the elbow must return during the downswing.
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Bus Ham
Oklahoma City Oklahoman
Carl Hubbell
Carl
Harry Lauder
Dudley Taylor
Hubbell
Tommy Armour
Loop Leaders Begin 4-Game Fatal Series
The Giants face the Pirates with a weakened roster as Boss Bill Terry sends a limping lineup to the four game set. Coffman returns to mound duties but last won a start in 1936, while Gum bert relieves after a Reds loss. Yankees extend lead as Gomez wins again and Henrich hits 19th homer.
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Billy Terry
Pirates
Sam
Dick Ff
Coffman
As & Giant
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Bill Lehrman
Hal Schumacher
Harry Gumbert
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Mabby Martiett
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San Diego to Meet Spartans in Legion Little World Series
San Diego California and Spartanburg South Carolina junior baseball teams advance to a five game national championship series in Spartanburg. San Diego won the Charlotte semi final defeating Detroit 2 1 to reach the final. Spartanburg had already won the Southeastern regional tournament at Charlotte.
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Spartans
Spartanburg
D. C
Calif
Charlotte
N. C
Detroit
Mich
Amateur title chase opens with sectional qualifiers
The amateur golf championship begins with sectional qualifying across the nation. About 858 golfers compete for 156 open spots in the 170 man field to start September 12 at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh. Defending champion Johnny Goodman and Charley Yates are exempt from eliminations along with 12 others including eight former champions.
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Intal
Oaknmient Country Club
Pittsburgh
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Charley Yates
Atlanta
U. S
Johnny Fischer
Ross Sandy Somerville
Francis Culmet
Max Marston
Joss Sweeter
Jesse Guilford
Chick Evans
Yf Herron
Bobby Jones
Jones
Major League Leaders Batting and Batting Averages
A scrambled AP summary lists batting leader Lombardi Cincinnati 344 and Wetstraub Philadelphia. It notes runs by New York 93, RBI by Ott New York nine, Medwick and J. Poyag tied, and doubles by Cincinnati and Medwick. Gutteridge and Mise top triples with 84.
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Cincinnati
Wetstraub
Philadelphia
New York
Goodman
Ctanati
Ronse
Ott
Medwick
J. “. Poyag
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Gutteridge
Mise
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