Final Playoff Opens Monday At Finch Field
Thomasville's Tommies aim for North State league final as they beat Lexington 9 to 3 to reach the championship round. Jim Canty and Earl Conner powered two 400 foot homers, with Canty, Sheely, MeCarn and Leonard leading hitters in front of 3,000 fans at Finchfield. Series set as best of seven against Mooresville with Paige Dennis likely to open Monday night.
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Asad
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Harrington
Me Eara
Moorerville
Jimmy Mass
Paige Dennis
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Sheely
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Miller
Smith
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Connor
MecCarn
Stelen Beses Oull
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McCain
Lundeen
Panian
Spencer
Ryan
Powell
Rocky Mount and Charlotte take early Piedmont playoff wins
In Charlotte on September 10, Rocky Mount beat Norfolk 7-2 as Candini and White held parts of the lineup to allow 14 hits. Jarr ett went 3-for-3 and soldere starred on the mound. Charlotte defeated Portsmouth 4-0, with Bucky Jacobs driving in Portsmouth’s runs once. The teams meet again in Norfolk tonight as the series continues.
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Rocky Mount
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Red Sox
Candini
White
Jarrett
Pettit
Cubs
Wasps Moor to Survive Like a Dirigible Mast
Wasps anchor themselves with a single point of attachment and use strong jaws to grip a mast like a dirigible. The behavior allows the insect to suspend itself and resist air currents while feeding or surveying.
Sophomore Stars Highlight Duke Practice In Richmond Camp
Sophomores stood out in a Duke football scrimmage alongside veteran Eric Tipton. Wesley McAfee intercepted a pass and scored the only touchdown for Duke’s Blue and Gray, with four other sophomores and Tipton making key plays as Coach Wallace Wade shuffled lineups.
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Richmond
Duke
Eric Tipton
Wesley McAfee
Tipton
Wallace Wade
N. C
Raleigh
Rooney
Lesier
Reds
Carolina
Rickey Blames Pitchers Lacking Batting Practice Between Games
St Louis Sept 10 Branch Rickey Cardinal executive argues sore arms in the majors stem from pitchers not working between starts. He notes batting practice was common in the old days and believes rotating throwing to hitters would keep arms in condition. He cites Hubbell Dean Grove Rowe Mungo as examples and references Ford Fricks NL warning about livelier balls increasing strain.
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Branch Rickey
St. Louis Cardinals
Rickey
Carl Hubbell
Dizzy Dean
Lefty Grove
Schoolboy Rowe
van Lingle Mungo
Ford Frick
National League
Yankees Hoping to Break Home Run Record This Season
The Yankees are near another record as they chase 183 homers this season after hitting 182 in 1926. With an average of one homer per game needed to surpass the 1926 mark, the club aims to extend its power tally.
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New York
Yankees
Diana Fishwick Sets Oakmont Women’s Course Record
Diana Fishwick, formerly Britain’s champion, broke the Oakmont course record at the National Amateur with a 75 score, signaling a strong performance on the Pittsburgh circuit.
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Pittsburgh
Diana Fishwick
NYU coach Charley Comerford stars as radio actor
Charley Comerford assistant football coach at New York University works at a Boston radio station during the off season. He alternates between hero and villain roles on air in a dramatic acting stint.
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Triple Threat
New York
Charley Comerford
New York University
Boston
Batting Leaders Set for Low-Scoring Finish in Majors
Major league batting races near finish with low averages led by Earl Averill 345 for the American League and Chick Hafey’s 349 in the National League, while Lombardi tops at .350. Season leaders list Cleveland Boston New York Washington Chicago and other clubs feature in the standings with several players hovering near .300.
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Earl Averill
Cleveland Indians
Boston
Jimmy Foxx
Oiver
Krte Lombardi
Cincinnati
Chick Hafey
Hafey
Fd Roush
Pet Averill
Cleveland
Foxx
Travis
Washington
DiMaggio
Trosky
Chapman
Heath Cleveland
Vosmik
Steinbacher
Chicago
Myer
Sports Roundup Highlights From Arizona to New York
A digest of sports notes across leagues and teams. Coyne shines for Tucson in the Arizona-Texas league with three perfect innings in a bases loaded threat. Gene Hopkins heads to Fordham while his grandfather runs Syracuse athletics. Kentucky's staff lacks contracts. Cornell projects wins over Colgate and Syracuse. Eddie Michaels stacks six softball wins in three nights. Sammy Baugh recalls a $20 job before settling at $15. Cubs scouts travel 30,000 miles yearly reviewing 7,500 players with about 20 potential big leaguers. Wayne Sheley leaves a big contract for Winnipeg rugby. Danville plate spree: 16 batters, 12 runs, everyone scored. Detroit must rebuild club after park overhaul per New York Post.
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Bill Coyne
Tucson
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Syracuse
Gene Hopkins
Peekskill Military Academy
Fordham
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Colgate
Iron Man
Eddie Michaels
Ionia
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Wayne Sheley
Litther Augustana College
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Danville
Mt. Airy
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New York Post
Detroit
Manero shoots 68 to lead Glens Falls Open field
Tony Manero, from Peabody Massachusetts, fired a four under par 68 to take a second round lead in the $4,000 Glens Falls Open. Close contenders include Jimmy Hines of Great Neck Long Island, Booby Aston of Ottawa and Joe Creavy of Boston, each at 70 as the big-money event progresses.
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Theprind
Harry Cooper
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Jimmy Hines
Great Neck
L. I. Booby Aston
Ottawa
Canada
Joe Creavy
Boston Landing-On-Lake Georges
Doctors in Belgrade Granted Traffic Sign Exemptions
Doctors who use motor cars in Belgrade now receive a special sign exempting them from traffic regulations.
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Belgrade
Officials dress uniformly for National Pro League season
Columbus Ohio reports that officials for the National Pro League this fall will wear standard uniforms featuring navy blue sweaters with the league emblem on the left breast, white trousers, and black socks and shoes.
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Sammy Baugh Signs $1 Year Redskins Deal
Washington on September 10 reports Sammy Baugh's contract with the Redskins is for one dollar per year. A separate arrangement with owner George P. Marshall provides Baugh with his record salary.
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Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Baugh
George P. Marshall
Two Big Five Open Cards Saturday
Charlotte Sept 10 two members of the Big Five start their seasons next week Wake Forest hosts Randolph Macon and Davideon goes to the Citadel for a sight encounter. NC State and Duke continued heavy drills with notable performances including Lalanne’s 251 yard touchdown trots and Roy Evans injuring a leg sidelining him for days
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Rip) Hewlett
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Sweet" Lalanne
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Marquette Faces Texas Teams This Season
Marquette basketball schedule lists three Texas opponents for the season. Games include Southern Methodist in Chicago, Texas Christian in Milwaukee, and Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas.
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Texas
Southern Methodist
Chicago
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Bromwich Impresses Fans as Rising Australian Tennis Star
Forest Hills reports highlight 19 year old Jack Bromwich from Australia. He dazzled in Davis Cup play and courtside observers note his two handed stroke and ambiguous handedness. Analysts predict Bromwich may face Donald Rudge for the men's title, with Budge favored in the final.
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N. Y
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Donald Rudge
Bromwich
Germantown
Bobby Riges
Budge
Young Welby van Horn
Los Angeles
New Golf Invention Combines Bag and Folding Chair
From New York on September 10 a new golfing device debuts, a combined golf bag and folding chair promising convenience on the course. The invention integrates storage with seating, aiming to speed play and comfort for players.
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New York
Masked Marvel Retains Title In Fracas at High Street Arena
Eddie Malone failed to unmask the Masked Marvel as crowds at the High street arena roared through the night. Chin Lee defeated Al Perry in three falls amid brawling, while Perry drew heat for dirty tactics. Referee Red Roberts ruled Lee the winner in a disputed third fall.
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Marvel
High Street Arena
Chin Lee
Hong Kong
al Perry
Perry
Red Roberts
Lee
Malone
Dick Gammons
Oklahoma
Eddie Williams
Missouri
J. D. Allen, Jr
Games Today Box Score Preview Shows Matchups and Rotations
New York at Washington-Chandie 14-4 vs Kelly 7-10. Chicago at Detroit-Rigney 8-6 or Knott 4-11 with Lawson 6-9. Philadelphia at Boston-Nelson 9-9 and Ostermueller 10-4. St. Louis at Cleveland-Cole 1-4 or ee 8-9 with Milnar 2-0 or Feiler 114-8.
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Kelly
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Ve Lawson
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Boston
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Ve. Ostermueller
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Cleveland
Cole
Ve. Milnar
Feiler
National League Matchups Highlight Crowded Schedule
Cincinnati visits Boston as Lee leads Cincinnati and Boston hitters in a packed weekend. Pittsburgh travels to St Louis with Bauers facing Motlee in a key NL tilt. Brooklyn visits New York while Prankhouer faces Melton in a tight rubber game. Boston meets Philadelphia behind Errickson and Hollingsworth in a late clash.
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Melton
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Errickson
Hollingsworth
High Pointers Annex Crown In Horseshoe Victory
High Point defeated Lexington 4 to 3 in Winston-Salem to take both the Central Carolina and state championships. Rumley led with 68 ringers for two games as O. Carden and others contributed wins. Next Saturday the state wide horseshoe singles return to Winston-Salem for the second annual event open to players statewide.
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Winston-Salem
High Point
Central Carolina
Winston- Salem
Wilson Hill
Thomasville
Rumley
Noah
Luke Rumiley
Major League Leaders Showcase Batting and Pitching Feats
Major league leaders feature Averill Cleveland .345 and Foxx Boston 150 RBIs with Greenberg Detroit 47 homers. DiMaggio Ott 0. Ruffing New York 20 5. Lombardi Cincinnati 350 batting. Ott New York 108 RBIs and Brown Pittsburgh 14 6 lead pitching.
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Poxx
Boston
Foxx
DiMaggio
New York
Greenberg
Detroit
Cramer
Vosmik
Cronin
Voamik
Heath
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Crosett
Lary
Werber
Philadelphia
Ruffing
Chandler
Grove
Piparas doubts Hubbell can regain peak form
New York Sept 10 George Piparas former pitcher and current American League umpire doubts Carl Hubbell of the Giants will ever regain effectiveness.
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New York
George Piparas
Carl Hubbell
Giants
Distance Counts for Yankees and Washington
New York reports the Yankees have about 200 more runs than Washington despite roughly equal hit totals.
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New York
Washington
Cramer Seeks Home Run Since 1935 Slump
Boston Sept 10 Roger Cramer of the Red Sox the only American Leaguer to collect six hits in a game twice has not hit a home run since 1935.
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Roger Cramer
Red Sox
Cubs Extend Winning Streak To Six Games At Wrigley
Gabby Hartnett beams on a Cubs squad riding a six game win streak after Clay Bryant beat the St Louis Cardinals 4 2 at home. The victory narrows the gap to 3 1 2 games behind the Pirates as pennant races tighten across the circuit with Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons delivering in the Brooklyn win and Gehrig extending his consecutive game streak.
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Associated Press
Wrigley Field
Gabby Hartnett
Bear Cubs
Clay Bryant
St. Louie
Boxing wrap sparks Detroit fight night results
Detroit saw Dave Clark knockout Steve Carr in the fourth round, while Henry Hook drew with Jimmy Webster in Timmins and Carmen Barth outpointed Red Farmer in San Francisco. The report lists various European and North American locales and boxers with scattered weights and origins.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Dave Clark
Steve Carr
Meriden
Conn
Beak Backstop Oily Boston
Al Lopes Bees catcher has $30000 invested in Texas oil wells earning him $200 monthly reports from Boston.
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al Lopes
Texas
Leach Brothers Rally as Al Wins Public Links Title
Cleveland report of Al Leach 26 wins the National Public Links title with brother Larry supporting him.
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al Leach
WPA
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