McLarnin Knocks Out Al Singer In Third Round
Jimmy McLarnin extends his string of quick wins by stopping light welterweight Al Singer in the third round at Yankee Stadium before about 25,000 fans. The welterweight champion in all but name, McLarnin’s KO followed two rounds of Singer led fighting before the decisive punch. Bellies $175,000 gate.
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Night games lit up North Carolina gridiron plans
North Carolina football teams plan multiple night games this season with North Carolina State featuring four evening contests and Guilford College scheduling high intensity autumn clashes. Lenoir Rhyne and High Point College pursue night matchups as teams adapt to floodlights across the state.
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Newport News
Duke Backfield Seeks Depth as Fall Prep Opens
Duke's backfield is under close scrutiny as the Blue Devils groom 14 backs for action. Veterans Brewer Russ and Murray are clear letter holders, while sophomores James Mullen and Glen Lemons show promise. Nine other backs are vying to earn playing time this season.
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Brooklyn Wins Third Straight Over Chicago in NL Race
Dazzy Vance struck out 13 as Brooklyn topped Chicago 2 1 to stay within half a game of the Cubs. Glenn Wright sparked the Robins with a first inning homer and Brooklyn swept the three game set. The Giants and Cardinals split decisions, while Pittsburgh and Philadelphia won to tighten the NL standings. Ted Lyons pitched 12 innings for Chicago in a 4 3 win over Boston.
Scores from American Association games
In Louisville the Louisville team posted a 2 to 6 loss to Toledo. Kansas City dominated Milwaukee 16 to 5.
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Southern Captains Are Predominantly Linemen
Fifteen of twenty two captains named for southern conference gridiron teams are linemen. End positions supply five leaders, with four each for tackle and halfback. Dunn of VMI is the sole elected fullback. Maryland assigns a captain for every game.
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John Justus
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Florida
Leroy Bethea
Georgia
Herb Maffett
Ga. Tech
Kentucky
L.G. Forquer
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Strad Nash
S. Car
Bob Grossette
Mississippi
D. Peoples
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McLarnin Knockout Highlights Boxing Card
In New York Jimmy McLarnin halted Al Singer in a non title lightweight bout. Ben Jeby took a decision over Joe Dund ee in Chicago. Billy Petrolle outpointed Tony Canzoneri in Chicago as King Levinsky stopped Leo Lomski in Aberdeen Washington.
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al Singer
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Joe Dundee
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Chicago
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Tony Canzoneri
King Levinsky
Leo Lomski
Aberdeen
Wash
Milwaukee bout ends with O'Hara decision over Evans
Milwaukee fighter Bobby O'Hara defeats Chicago's Jimmy Evans by outpoint in a close decision. Evans lands some steady punches but O'Hara earns the victory on scorecards. Referee's ruling gives O'Hara the win in Milwaukee.
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Jimmy Evans
Captain Dollar and Wife Make 35 Far East Trips
Captain Robert Dollar a San Francisco shipping magnate and Mrs Dollar have completed thirty five journeys to the Far East on business and pleasure over the years.
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New Stadium Unit at Davidson Ready for Sept 20 Opener
Davidson will open Richardson Field with Elon College on September 20 as the new concrete stadium unit nears completion. Dressing rooms for both teams and shower baths are included. Brick work is finished and finishing touches, including painting and seat numbering, are underway with no reservations for opening day.
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Baseball Roundup Highlights Stellar Pitching and Big Bats
Yesterday's stars included Dazzy Vance striking out 13 in a 2-1 win over the Cubs while holding them to five hits. Chick Hafey contributed a homer with two aboard in the Cards 5-4 victory over the Giants. Ted Lyons went the distance for the White Sox in a 4-3 12 inning win against the Red Sox. Johnny Hodapp keyed the Indians attack with a double and two singles against the Yankees. Don Hurst drove in five runs with two home runs for the Phillies against the Reds.
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Red Sox
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Don Hurst
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Reds
Major League Leaders Including Sept 11 Games
National League leaders include Terry of the Giants with 402 batting average and 231 hits. Cuyler of the Cubs leads runs with 140 and stolen bases with 35. Wilson of the Cubs tops RBIs with 164 and home runs with 48. Comorosky (Pirates) has 24 triples. Klein (Phillies) has 32 doubles.
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Yankees
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Combs
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Tigers
Greenville and Macon Set for Pennant Decider
Greenville and Macon resume the South Atlantic league pennant race in Macon with a one all series. Buck Greene will start for the Peaches against Anderson for the Spinners as the teams meet in the first Macon game after a split in Greenville and a day’s rest.
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Many Register For A Capella Choir
Guilford College reports over 50 students enrolled in the A Capella choir course for the coming year. It becomes a regular class with three afternoon periods weekly and two after dinner on other days. The class covers music theory and rehearsals. Director Noah aims for concert work by early November and plans a spring tour to Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia.
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Sarazen Advances to PGA Championship Semi Final
Sarazen, a home bred player, moves into the semi final of the PGA Championship in Flushing N Y. His opponent in the round is Joe Kirkwood the Australian. Tommy Armour meets Charles Lacey in the other semi final. Sarazen is the only survivor to have won the PGA title twice.
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Detroit
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England
Wildkitten Gridmen Start Freshman Work at Davidson
Over 59 freshmen report to coaches Laird and Unger at Davidson College as they prepare the Wildkitten squad for the opening game with the Oak Ridge Cadets. Manager J A Jones lists the Davidson yearlings schedule: Oak Ridge at Davidson October 2 or 3, Wofford Fresh at Spartanburg October 16, Rutherford College at November 11, N C State Fresh at Raleigh Armistice Day November 11, Duke Fresh at Davidson November 21.
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