Long Jim Barnes Seeks British Open Glory Again
Long Jim Barnes, a persistent American star, pursues the British Open title after years of near misses. The piece recalls his rise from 1920, his battles with Walter Hagen, and a lifelong focus on flawless play and moral resolve on Scotland’s greens.
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Timely hitting by Sisler gives Browns 10 9 win
July 11 St Louis Browns defeated the world champion Senators 10 to 5 in a game highlighted by George Sisler’s RBI triple with the bases loaded in the fourth followed by a three run homer in the next inning. The Browns committed three errors while Senator pitchers walked nine. Walter Reuther left the game after arguing with the umpire.
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Salisbury Noses Out Raleigh 3 to 2 In Final Game
Salisbury edged Raleigh 3 to 2 in Raleigh as Elliott pitched for Salisbury but got little run support. McDonald was ejected by umpire O'Toole for arguing in the seventh. Box score shows Salisbury 3 Raleigh 2 with key hits by Wilson Staley McDonald and Johnson.
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English Golfers See Barnes in Exhibition Match
In Saint Albans England July 11 golf fans watched Jim Barnes the United States champion face Abe Mitchell. Barnes won only three holes as Mitchell played solidly and defeated him 7 up with 6 to play in a 35 hole match. Barnes posted 67 in the morning and lagged six down at the turn in the afternoon.
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McDonough Wins Baltimore Washington 250 Mile Race
Laurel Md July 11 Bob McDonough won the inaugural 250 mile Baltimore Washington speedway race. De Paolo finished second with Harry Klartz third Fred Comer fourth and Frank Elliott fifth. McDonough’s unofficial time was about two hours and a minute. De Paolo two hours two minutes. De Paolo sought a recheck to be done at the New Willard hotel in Washington.
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Fred Comer
Frank Elliott
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Peter de Paolo
Harry Tarta
Tommy Milton
Jimmy Will
Ralph Hepburn
Phil Shafer
New Willard Hotel
Washington
Woody Mott Signs with the Greensboro Patriots
Woody Mott, a reliable mound man from High Point who pitched for the Pointers and Wauville this season, has been signed by manager Duck Smith of the Greensboro Patriots. Mott went 4 and 8 this year, appearing in 18 games, and is expected to improve his win percentage with the stronger Patriots.
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Mott a Selma speed merchant returns to baseball after pardon
Mott from Selma Alabama, a speed merchant, first came to High Point in 1928 and had a good year. He visited again in 1924 but left the club. This year he obtained forgiveness from Commissioner Landis thanks to J Harvey Burgess and is back in baseball. When he hits the ball, it often sails over the palings.
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Selma
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Matt
Caractus Wins In $20 000 Derby At Hawthorne
Caractus a 30 to 1 outsider edged King Nedi by a neck to win the $24 000 Chicago Derby at Hawthorne before 30 000 to 36 000 spectators. Rothermel and Arbitrat ion with jockeys on board trailed, while Caravius ridden by Parry Thomas completed the field in track record time 2 04.0. A rain downpour soaked the stands as fans cheered the upset victory.
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Reactionary Tendency In Cotton Market
In New Orleans on July 11 the cotton market showed a reaction pattern as buyers hesitated and prices fluctuated amid cautious trading. Market observers noted limited demand and lingering concerns over export demand and domestic yields affecting tone.
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Market Closes Near Week's Lows Amid Texas Showers
Trading was moderate on Saturday with a downward price trend in cotton futures. October slipped to 22.97 and December to 23.12 after an early drop, then rallied to 223.10 and 23.37 as the weather map showed less rain and forecasts favored fair weather. Gains faded with reports of showers in Texas drought areas. October ended near 22.92 and December at 23.07, with a late close just above the low. Exports amounted to 16,152 bales.
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White Sox catcher Bischof claimed by Boston Americans
Chicago July 14. Catcher Bischof of the White Sox was claimed by the Boston Americans via waivers. White Sox receivers Tinkersley and Piteler Freeze were released to the Little Rock Southern Association.
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Thomasville routs local team in baseball clash
Tomlinson Chair Co and Ragan Knitting Mill, Thomasville, pummeled the home squad 11 to 2 after leading 3-2. Sears held the Knitting Mill to three hits as visitors slugged 10, while the home infield turned slick doubles and stops. Box score notes include multiple positions, runs, hits, and errors for both sides.
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Uwwplen
Scorer-Everett Leads Anyway Game Summary
The report lists Scorer-Everett and notes the game duration at two hours. No additional readable facts about teams, location, or outcome are available in the fragment.
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Piedmont and Virginia Leagues Results In Rain Debacles
Baseball scores from Piedmont Danville Greensboro 2, Raleigh Salisbury 3 with rain affecting others. Virginia Norfolk 7 Rocky Mount 2 in 5 innings, Richmond 7 Wilson 9 in 10 innings, Portsmouth Kinston rained out. American Association Columbus 5 Minneapolis Louisville 7 Kansas City 6 Toledo 7 St Paul 10 Indianapolis 12 Milwaukee 11. Southern Association Atlanta 1 New Orleans 4 Nashville 1 Little Rock 2 Birmingham 4 Mobile 3 Chattanooga 1 Memphis 13. South Atlantic Knoxville 0 Greenville 2 Augusta 3 Charlotte 5 Asheville 6 Spartanburg 5 Macon 8 Columbia 2. Florida State St Petersburg 1 Lakeland 2 Sanforg 0 Tampa 3. Major leagues results New York 5 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 4 St Louis 10 Washington 5 Boston 5 Cleveland 7. National Pittsburgh 7 Brooklyn 6 St Louis 7 Philadelphia 6 Chicago 3 New York 10 Cincinnati 11 6 Boston 5 1. One newspaper mocks President's address as Swamproot Mags.
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Pirates Rally Falls to Pirates in Ninth, 7-6
Brooklyn loses 7 to 6 after a late rally, with Barnhart, Traynor, and Taylor driving in the final runs. Wheat cleared the bases with a triple, Fournier followed with a homer to put Brooklyn ahead in the eighth. Meadows and Gooch pitched for Brooklyn. Sherdel, Dickerman, and O’Farrell for Philadelphia.
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