Harry Williamson Qualifies for Olympics in Berlin
The article reviews the tight 1936 National League race as Dizzy Dean is injured and the Dodgers sweep the Cardinals in a doubleheader while the Cubs and Phillies gain from the turmoil. It notes Chicago and New York rallies, Cincinnati struggles, and a pivotal weekend shifting the pennant outlook.
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Gas House
St. Louis
Dizzy Dean
Burgess Whitehead
Giants
Gas House Gang
Chicago Cubs
York
Dodgers
Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Rowan
Reds
Boston Bees
Cincinnati
Vicory
Cy Blanton
Arky Vaughan
Anks
Cicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Phill
Ted Lyons
Tigers
Yanks
Worie
Athletics
Johnny
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Senators
Postoffice Eyes Thousands of Airmail Routes
The U S Post Office Department has on file applications for establishing more than 4000 miles of airmail routes, a mileage nearly as great as the present system.
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U. S
Valve timing caution for unfamiliar gasoline enthusiasts
A cautionary note warns that adjusting valve timing should not be attempted by those unfamiliar with gasoline engines. It emphasizes the risk of damage and suggests seeking qualified help to avoid costly errors.
Frankie Parker Wins New Jersey Tourney Title
Frankie Parker captured the bathing and tennis club's annual invitation tournament at Spring Lake New Jersey defeating Robert Riggs in straight sets 6-2 6-4 7-5 to take the title for the fourth straight year.
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Spring Lake
N. J
Frankie Parker
Bathing and Tennis Club
Robert Riggs
Lawrenceville
Parker
Riggs
Wayne Sabin
Hollywood
Robert Underwood
Los Angeles
William Seward
Beverly Hills
Early airmail system expansion spans 218 mile route
The first airmail system began in 1918 with a 218 mile route. Now the domestic network covers 29 000 route miles and the international system exceeds 26 000 miles.
Hundred mile an hour trains in early rail history
Locomotive No 999 of the New York Central hauled the Empire State Express at a speed near 112 miles per hour marking a high velocity milestone in early railroad history and prompting era interest.
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New York Central
Porpoise Name Origin Traced to Porkpisce Fish
The term porpoise is said to derive from porkpisce or pork fish, reflecting historic naming of the marine mammal. The explanation notes linguistic roots without asserting modern usage beyond the etymology.
Thomasville Wins Off Sanford 6 to 3
Thomasville Chair Makers beat Sanford 6 3 at Finchfield with Lefty Weston pitching a one hit game. Sanford broke through in the eighth with four errors but could not overtake the early lead as Melloa Dickens Adkins and Whitman led Thomasville at the plate.
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Thomasville
Weston
Thomasville Chairmakers
Sanford Club
Finchfield
Chair Makers
Melloa
Dickens
Adkins
Whitman
Rabb
Sanford
Pish
Web
Clayton
Crone
Wicker
BERG
Cree
Stephens
Warren
Abrh
Poae Smith
Ertee Fee
Aderhalt
Baldwin
Styers
Major League Leaders Snapshot From Baseball Almanac
National batting leaders include Medwick of the Cardinals at .358 with J. Martin of the Cardinals shining in runs with 60. Ott tops home runs for the Giants with 15, while Gehrig leads American batting at .304 and runs with 98 for the Yankees.
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Medwick
Cardinals
P. Warner
Pirates
J. Martin
Vaughan
Ott
Soaeoaurtah
Joran
Herman
Cubs
Camilli
Phillies
Goodman
Reds
Giants
Klein
Martin
French
Lakas
Gehrig
Yankees
Radcliff
White Sox
Gehringer
Tigers
Goslin
Oo Red Sox
Trosky
Indians
Charlotte hunter wins Linville midsummer skeet shoot
John L. Morehead of Charlotte won Linville Skeet Club’s annual midsummer shoot with 191 of 200 targets.
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Linville
John L. Morehead
Charlotte
Dukes Rout Triangle in 9-2 Industrial League Victory
Duke Power Electricians toppled Triangle Hosiery 9 to 2 at Willis Park. Perry and Lopp led with two hits each. Perry also homered. Byrd and Clark produced for Triangle, with Byrd adding a homer. Lopp cleared the bases with a two-out double in the seventh as Duke Power pulled away.
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Duke Power Electricians
Triangle Hosiery Mill
Willis Park
Dukes
Lefty Lopp
Triangle
Lord Perry
Lopp
Byrd
Clark
Perry
Gates Smith
Duke Power Co
Ellerbee
E. Connor
Clemimer
G. Smith
W. Connor
Earnhardt
Dawson
Weisner
Smith
Green
Culler
Tanner
Klute
MecBane
Anderson
Owens stars as trials spark big track show
Berlin Olympic trials in Randall’s Island yielded record performances. Jesse Owens won the 100 meters, broad jump and 200 meters, with Dave Albritton and Cornelius Johnson tying for a high jump mark at 6 feet 9 1/2 inches. Californians swept pole vault and led the 400 meters as athletes rushed to catch the Wednesday boat.
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Eddie Brietz
Associated Press
New York
Berlin
Randall's Island
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
California
Dave Albritton
Cornelius Johnson
Compton Junior College
Johnson
Albritton
Fritz Pollard, Jr
North Dakota U
Brown
U.S. Men's Swimming Team Looks Strong for Olympics
Warick R. L. reports the U S men’s swimming team may reach Berlin with funds raised. The 83 finalists broke two world records and posted under three Olympic marks in final tryouts. Twenty four swimmers including five divers qualified in Chicago on July 4.
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Warwick
R. L
Uncle Sam
Chicago
Rubber windshield edge care tip
Apply a small amount of vaseline along the windshield edges to keep the rubber pliable and water tight, preventing leaks and cracking. This simple maintenance step helps preserve sealing performance and extends the life of the windshield frame.
Baseball Results From Yesterday Across Teams
Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 4 to 3 while Chicago lost to New York 4 to 6 and Boston defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Brooklyn beat St Louis 6 to 11 with a 3 to 4 score split.
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New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Samee
Philadelphia Oo
Wee
Baseball scorecard snapshot from a city league night
Detroit defeated Philadelphia by 7 to 2 while Cleveland beat Boston 5 to 2. Chicago edged New York 5 to 4 in a close matchup and St. Louis won 4 to 3 over Washington.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Airmail Law Sets 1938 Cost Limit on Transport
The present airmail law provides that by July 1 1938 the aggregate cost of the transportation of air mail shall be within the limits of the postal revenues anticipated therefrom.
Seven Languages Gave Names to U S States
The states of the Union derive their names from seven languages including American Indian Dutch English French Greek Latin and Spanish reflecting a diverse linguistic heritage across the nation.
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States of the Union
U S Olympic Track Team Tabs Fresh Faces For Berlin
America’s 66 member track squad, led by Jesse Owens, emerged from trials with many top names missing. Ten Negro athletes shine, but stars Eastman and Beetham falter in key finals, worsening prospects for Berlin. Coach Lawson Robertson calls Eastman’s collapse a major setback for the team.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
Berlin
America
Uncle Sam
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
Big Ben Eastman
Charley Beetham
Lawson Robertson
Eastman
Williamson Qualifies for Olympic Team in 800 Meter Run
High Point athlete Harry Williamson from the University of North Carolina earned a spot on the American Olympic team by finishing third in the 800 meter event. Joe Woodruff won, with Chuck Hornbostel close behind. Williamson would be the second High Pointer on the roster and potentially the first officially entered for Berlin if he departs Wednesday.
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Williamson
Harry Williamson
University of North Carolina
Joe Woodruff
Chuck Hornbostel
Indiana
Woodruff
Hornbostel
Harry
Berlin
Joe Hoffman
Sutter Wins Mid-Dixie Net Title In Five-Set Final
Ernie Sutter of New Orleans defeats Ramsay Potts of Memphis in five sets to capture the Mid-Dixie singles title. Seeded No. 2, Sutter wins 6-3 6-8 3-6 6-4 6-3. Hines and Lawrence take the doubles crown over Sutter and Potts in straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-4.
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Spartanburg
Ernie Sutter
New Orleans
Ramsay Potts
Memphis
Tenn
Sutter
Potts
Wilmer Hines
Columbia
Burney Lawrence
Los Ageles
Alfalfa Hay Frozen Should Not Be Fed to Livestock
The article warns that alfalfa hay that has frozen should not be fed to livestock due to potential harm. It stresses avoiding feed that has thawed and refrozen and advises checking feed quality before use.
American Women Swim Team Heads for Berlin Trip
The 18 member U S women's Olympic swimming squad prepared for Berlin with funding uncertainties and potential self payment. Readouts list event winners and times including Miss Rawls 78.74 on three meter springboard, Mrs Hill on platform dive, and Lenora Knight Wingard leading 400 meter freestyle with 5 36 7. The squad includes Cornelia Gibson Mary Lou and Elizabeth R B among others.
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New York
Uncle Sam
Berlin
Miss Rawls
Marjorie Gestring
Los Angeles
Hill
Cornelia Gibson
Velma Dunn
Losgeles
Rawls
Bernice Newark
N. J
Olive
Seattle
Wash
Mavis Freer
Dorotheason
Elizabeth
Dickson and
Pyan
Mrs. Jarrett
Editridge
Alice Brid Uxbridge
Mass
Lenora Knight Wingard
Stead
Mary Louty
Othy Schiller
Chicago
Ann Govednick
Chil Minn
Iris Cummings
Los A Celes
Briton Shatters More Auto Marks at Speed of Winds Run
Capt. George Eyston pushes his Rolls Royce powered Speed of the Winds on a 48 hour test at the Utah salt flats. He breaks records for 500 km 500 miles 600 miles and 1 000 kilometers and 1 000 miles with speeds around 152 mph. A fuel shortage delay slowed him briefly as the surface warn of pitting on the salt track.
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Booneville
Salt Flats
Utah
George Eyston
Rolls-Royce
John Cobb
Cobb
Eyston
Chicken Filling for Turnover
Recipe notes describe using cooked chicken or veal to fill turnovers. Mix with thick gravy and grated onion. Add diced hard boiled eggs or sliced mushrooms for texture.
Amateurs Vie for PGA Honors in Southeast Tourney
Crack amateurs chase top PGA honors at the Southeastern Amateur Championship in Montgomery Alabama August 7 8 9. The event pairs amateurs and pros in best ball and 72 hole medal play led by George Slingerland and Tony Manero with hopes of beating professional rivals.
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Conn Club
Sun
Compon
George Slingerland
N Carolina
Macon
Tony Manero
Manero
Hoever
Second Paralysis Case Reported in Fayetteville
Fayetteville reports a second paralysis case this year. Dr M T Fos health officer said the 9 year old girl in the quarantined family is the victim.
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Fayetteville
M. T. Fos
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