Dempsey Bucks Up For Baer Schmeling Fight Setup
Promoter Jack Dempsey works to convert Yankee Stadium into a fight arena for Max Baer and Max Schmeling. Weather outlook most likely fair, with near 60 000 expected. Baer carries cash on hand plus reservations. Schmeling favored by experts with a strong US winning streak.
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Grove Shuts Washington as A’s Belt 7-4
Bob Grove limited the Senators to 10 hits and earned his fifth straight win in 17 days for the Philadelphia Athletics who backed him with 14 hits in a 7-4 victory. Grove also contributed a homer and a single in the win. Fred Schulte homered twice for Washington.
Tennis League to Form at Y M C A Meeting
A tennis meeting will form a Neighborhood Tennis League lineup at the Y M C A lobby Thursday at 7 30 PM. Last year’s league produced strong teams from High Point Hospital with Capt Harry Brockmann guiding players for 1932. Several local courts are ready for play and Blair Park Municipal courts are awaited plus contest at Woodrow Centennial Jamestown.
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Standings Update From Yesterday and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday results include Wilmington 10 over Richmond 3 and Winston 4 defeating Durham 2 while Greensboro beat Charlotte 17 to 11. Today shows Charlotte visiting Greensboro Richmond at Wilmington and Durham at Winston-Salem.
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Baseball Scores and Tonight's Schedule Shown
Scores listed include Philadelphia 7 Washington 4 and Chicago 14 St Louis 7 with Detroit and Cleveland 7. Tonight's games feature Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis and Detroit at Cleveland.
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Pittsby at Chicago and other baseball matches listed
Pittsby travels to Chicago while St. Louis meets Cincinnati. Philadelphia faces Boston and New York plays Brooklyn in a schedule of major league games.
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Four Ex Champions Warming Up Clubs
Four former National Open champions Tommy Armour Johnny Farrell Cyril Walker and Bill Burke arrived at North Shore Golf Club for practice ahead of the Open starting Thursday. Outsider Henri Ciuci fired a 70 two under par while defending champion Gene Sarazen, who played nine holes, revealed he took out limited ability insurance against spectator harm.
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Woman Wears Ring Signifying Husband's Delegated Authority
In early times a wife wore a ring in her husband’s absence to indicate she had been entrusted with his authority. The custom showed social and legal acceptance of delegated power within marriage.
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Roosevelt
Sweden
Hickman Captures Feature After Gripping Wrestling Night
Herman Hickman, the All American Tennessee star, wins a two out of three fall feature over Abe Freeman in a 20 minute ring bout. Freeman twice battles from the ropes but Hickman clinches the final fall in under three minutes. Eddie Malone and Jim Hesslyn wrestle to a one hour draw, Hesslyn taking the first fall and Malone the second, with time called on the second. A large High Point crowd enjoyed a night of thrills under a visible moon.
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Chatanooga
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Y M C A Opens Drive Monday For Teaching Boys To Swim
The eighth annual Free Swim Week begins Monday at 10 a.m. at the YMCA pool with William McAnally leading instructors from the Duke Swimming team and local YMCA groups guiding boys from Ray Street to High School in staged lessons.
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Yesterday's Stars
Fred Schulte of the Senators solved Lefty Grove with a double and a homer driving in three against the Athletics. Al Simmons of the White Sox drove in four with a triple and two singles against the Browns. Charley Gehringer of the Tigers hit his fourth hit to drive in the tying run against the Indians and set up the winning tally.
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Charley Gehringer
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Indians
Naval strength noted for Peru and neighbors
The record notes Ecua dor has one ship in its navy while Mexico fields five and Peru fourteen, highlighting regional naval capacity.
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Earnshaw Starts Comeback After Suspension
George Earnshaw, once a world series idol for the Athletics, begins a comeback trail after a 10 day suspension and $500 fine for repeatedly breaking training rules. He worked out with the team under Connie Mack’s permission and vows to win back fans by actions, not words.
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Mack
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Definition of the Chinese li as distance unit
The Chinese li is defined as one hundredth of a day's walk. On level ground it slightly exceeds a third of an English mile, while in hilly terrain it may be as little as one eighth of a mile.
Seaplane World Record Set At 423.772 mph
Warrant Officer Francisco Agello of the Italian Navy established a new seaplane speed record at 423.772 miles per hour in a recent flight. The achievement underscores Italy's presence in aviation speed trials and adds to Agello's notable career milestones.
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Patriots Extend Lead With 17 11 Win In Piedmont League
Greensboro Patriots crushed Charlotte Hornets 17 to 11 to stretch their first half lead to four games. Greensboro hitters pounded Martin for 16 safeties including a triple and five doubles while Hornets pitcher Ross Dobbs warned rivals as the Pats widened the gap in the Piedmont League standings.
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Neyland Dominates Tennessees Football Spotlight
In a vocal profile, Hers man Hickman lauds Major Neyland as the pivotal figure shaping University of Tennessee football. Hickman argues Neyland’s presence keeps the Vols competitive amid Southern Conference and SEC coaching shifts, with Neyland’s role tied to the Tennessee valley project and annual return to coach the team.
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Hickman Plans Return to Brooklyn Dodgers Roster
The article notes Hickman, a top liner, earning modest sums from town to town and eagerly awaiting football season. He has signed to play 16 games with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League, coached by Benny Friedman. Stumpy Thomason, ex Georgia Tech star, also on the team and has wrestled recently. Promoter Bob Ward aims to bring Thomason and Hickman to town for a match.
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Georgia Tech
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Jimmy Maus excels as catcher for Greensboro Patriots
In Piedmont league notes Jimmy Maus, ex UNC star, shows top throw to second base and strong arm for Greensboro Patriots. Also Carolina runner Harry Williamson keeps in shape with pool workouts and W C Fields comedy at Paramount draws crowds.
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