Athletics Clinch Third Straight AL Flag In 14-3 rout
Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics secured their third consecutive American League title by routing the Cleveland Indians 14 to 3. Lefty Grove hopes to win more, while Washington’s loss kept the Athletics’ lead. the Cards tied NL race with a 5 to 0 win as Giants were idle.
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Gayle Talbot
Associated Press
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St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Pilot
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
St. Louis
North Carolina Coaches Chase Best On Field Combos For Opening Game
North Carolina football coaches from Duke to Davidson scramble to assemble one functional unit from overlapping lineups. Injuries hit Wake Forest Duke and N C State squads as new players join scrimmages while veteran backs seek cohesive backfield and passing punt.
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Pierce Brewer
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Charlie
Cobb
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Branch
North Carolina
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Brogden
Wake Forest
Milla
Baker
Davidson
Collins
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Pat Miller
Demon Deacons
Elon
Wildcat
Boxing results from coast to coast include knockouts and decisions
In Los Angeles Ace Hodkins of Nebraska defeated Dynamite Jackson of Santa Monica by points in a ten round bout. Fresno saw Ramon Montoya of San Diego outpoint Young Nationalista of Manila in ten rounds. New York hosted Charlie Retzlaff of Duluth KOing Gene Stanton of Cleveland in four rounds. Oklahoma City marked an outpoint victory for an unnamed fighter from Oklahoma over Chuck Burns of San Antonio in ten rounds.
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Ace Hodkins
Nebraska
Dynamite Jackson
Santa Monica
Cali
Fresno
Ramon Montoya
San Diego
Young Nationalista
Manila
New York
Charlie Retzlaff
Duluth
Gene Stanton
Cleveland
Oklahoma City
Okla
Chuck Burns
San Antonio
Texas
Charlotte Hornets pound Raleigh Caps in high scoring win
The Charlotte Hornets, with two of their three hundred hitters sidelined in wheelchairs, blasted 20 hits and 28 runs to beat the Raleigh Caps and move first in the Piedmont League pennant chase. The piece highlights Jim Hudgens slugging, Dempsey’s anticipated High Point visit, and a word on High Point sporting ambitions.
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Charlotte Hornets
Raleigh Caps
Jim Hudgens
Bees
Charlotte
Jim
Buster
Dempsey Promoted Charity Boxing Card In Durham
Charlotte pennant race shifts to Raleigh as Bud Shaney shines for the Hornets in a 5 run, 2nd straight win over the Caps. Dempsey may promote a charity event in High Point with Raymond coordinating, still awaiting a firm date after he visits October 1.
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Harry Raymond
High Point
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
High Point Boxing Commission
Durham
Mr. Raymond
Jack
National Boxing Assoct
High Point Commiession
Raymond
National Board
National Association
Demsey
Williams Drives Athletics to 18-3 Pennant Clincher
Dib Williams collected five straight hits to spark a 18-3 rout of Cleveland, fueling Philadelphia to clinch the American League pennant. Williams powered the offense with a decisive early surge as the A's overwhelmed the Indians to seal the title.
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Dib Williams
Athletics
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Favorites Losers In PGA Tourney
Providence R I Sept 16 Sixteen survivors in the professional golfers association championship face another 86 hole match play test as four top players fell. Defending champion Tommy Armour meets Walter Murray while Billy Burke faces Bob Crowley. Willie MacFarlane meets Horton Smith. Pete O’Hara faces Tom Creavy. Gene Sarazen drawn against Paul Ruhyan amid rising play. Hagan and Diegel Farrell and Dudley exit.
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America
Tommy Armour
Walter Murray
Valparaiso
Ind
Billy Burke
Bob Crowley
Haverill
Mass
Willie MacFarlane
Horton Smith
Pete O’hara
Verona
Walter Hagan
Tom Creavy
Albany
N. Y
Gene Sarazen
Paul Ruhyan
Sarazen
Armour
Hagan
Leo Diegel
Johnny Farrell
Ed Dudley
All-Girls Team Here for Tilt with Millers
Hollywood Movie Stars an all girls baseball team arrives for a 7 45 tilt with the Thomas Mills amateur champions at Willis Park. Mary Bryant and Babe McCutton headline the visiting battery as Millers prepare to defend against a strong, eager lineup amid a large season crowd. Umpires Rube Eldridge and McDowell await the clash.
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Hollywood Movie Stars
Thomas Mills
Willis Park
Babe McCutten
Jack Gillen, JR
Hollywood
High Point
Lassies
Greensboro
Gate City
Mary Bryant
Babe McCutton
Millers
Thomas Mills Club
Virgil Yow
Miller Pilot
Rube Eldridge
Duke of
Spero
McDowell
Army of Candidates Report In Big Ten
CHICAGO September 16 The Big Ten football scene opens with a record showing 648 players reporting for practice about six per team. Coaches hope long drill sessions will sustain interest despite recent debates over excessive emphasis on the sport.
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Chicago
Dempsey Dominates Four Opponents in Wyoming Exhibition
In Rock Springs Wyoming Jack Dempsey former world heavyweight champion boxed an exhibition defeating four opponents with ease. California fighter Jack Smith suffered the only knockout, being knocked down 30 seconds into the bout.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Jack Dempsey
Jack Smith
California
Boston at Chicago and rival matchups across the circuit
National slate lists Boston visiting Chicago and Philadelphia facing St Louis while Brooklyn travels to Pittsburgh and New York duels Cincinnati in two games. Key teams Philadelphia Brooklyn and New York appear with major opponents in a busy schedule.
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Philadelphia
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
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L. Pet
St Louis
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Pittsburgh Eerere
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago Ee
Browns Rally Past Senators 5-4 Behind Bettencourt Drives Inning
Larry Bettencourt delivered two RBIs as the Browns erased a deficit to beat the Senators 5-4. Bettencourt's key hits helped steady the offense in a tense late game and seal the victory for Cleveland.
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Larry Bettencourt
Browns
Senators
One More Day for Bison Eleven in 1931 Season Prep
High Point High School’s 1931 Black Bison football squad, coached by Wade Marlette and Charlie Spencer, prepares for Friday’s 3:45 kickoff against Spencer High. A stronger line and faster backfield boost optimism as reserves push for varsity spots ahead of Durham High School game next Friday.
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Wade Marlette
Charlie Spencer
Black Bison
High Point High School
Spencer High School
Bison
Marlette
Spencer
Bisons
Durham High School
Pirates Sweep Robins in Doubleheader Behind Meine and French
Heinie Meine and Larry French beat the Robins in both games of a doubleheader 5-2 and 2-1, allowing 13 hits across the two contests. Lou Gehrig helped the Yankees with his 44th homer and a run-scoring single to drive in four against Detroit.
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Larry French
Pirates
Robins
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Detroit
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