Grand American Proves Age Doesn’t Count in Trap Title Defense
Veteran marksmen and rising stars converge at Vanenka Field for the Grand American Handicap opening Aug. 23. 60-year-old Ben F. Cheek, Clinton Ind, seeks to defend his crown after a record 98 of 100 last year, facing a field including 80-year-old Charles Young and other champions. The event draws about 1100 shooters from across the United States, Canada, the Canal Zone, Cuba and Mexico, with scores expected to exceed prior years.
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Harry Grayson
NBA
Servier Payton
Grand American Lwornan
Agi
Vanenka Field
Bei F. Cheek
Clinton
Ind
Chuck
Mark Arle
Charles Young
Smong
Sparrow Young
Springfield
Arie
Detroit
Joe Heistan
Hillsboro
Ohio
Teistan
Heistan
Joe
Udall
Lela Hall
Strassburg
Lovely Lela
North America
Canada
Canal Zone
Cuba
Mexico
Strassburg trapshooter Lela Hall tops world series
Mrs Lela Hall of Strassburg Missouri widely regarded as the finest trapshooter ever, dominates the world series by breaking every target in sight.
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Lela Hall
Strassburg, Mo
Mrs Dorothy Earle Plans Tribute to Giants Boss
New York society figure Mrs Dorothy Kirchner Earle plans a August 28 tribute day for William H Terry the Giants manager nicknamed the Cheerless Leader The interlinked story notes her daily Polo Grounds visits and her view of Terry as misunderstood yet generous to family and players The piece also sketches Terry’s surly reputation and her own troubled youth with a brace for a hunchbacked childhood.
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Richard McCann
New York
Cartier's
William H. Terry
Giants
Dorothy Kirchner Earle
Chillie
Willie
Earle
Lacy
Polo Grounds
Mrs. Earle
Terry
John McGraw
McGraw
Mr. Terry
Terry Ones Battell Raises Quips on Bowlell Radio Deals
In New York Bill Terry should ensure Dirk Bowlell gets at least one field goal next season amid a dispute over radio appearances and a shaving testimonial. Hill criticizes the offers as dull and cheap, highlighting the bargaining tension on publicity fees.
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New York
Bill Terry
Dirk Bowlell
Bill
Hill
Standings and Sunday results in the Southern Association
Sunday results show Little Rock six to two over Chattanooga while Memphis wins three two and Atlanta two one. New Orleans six four Birmingham five one Nashville two two Knoxville one zero Chicago four eight St Louis twelve nine Pittsburgh zero seven Brooklyn five Boston one Other games rained out Detroit one four St Louis one three Cleveland two three Chicago New York four Philadelphia one.
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Little Rock
Chattanooga
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleanas
Knoxville
Birmingham
Nashville
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Philadelphia
Tonma
New Orleans
Chattanoogh
W. L. Pet
Chicago Fa
DiMaggio Aims For 50 Home Runs This Season
Joe DiMaggio, the Yankee center fielder, sets a goal of at least 4 homers this season while acknowledging Babe Ruth's 60 mark from 1927 may be out of reach. Despite being a right-handed hitter, he remains optimistic about breaking records and leading the Majors in four-base blows. News service note mentions dogs at NBA events, with a humorous aside on their behavior.
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Joe DiMaggio
Babe Ruth
Rules for Conduct in a Radio Studio
AP Feature Service writer Joan Durham recalls differences between radio studio rules and legitimate theater. Announcers say audiences are part of the show with cues for applause and seating changes affecting air sound. Four reminders urge guests to arrive early, avoid autographs during the show, and sit quietly through preflight rehearsal.
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Joan Durham
Harry von Zell
Kercheval Leaves Nags for Football
Ralph Kercheval the noted kicker left the training camp with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the NFL surprising teammates. He had announced after last season he would quit football to focus on duties with the Greentree Stable at Lexington Kentucky.
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NEA
Farmingdalie
N. Y
Ralph Kerccheval
Brooklyn Dodgers
Krecheval
Kentucky
Greentree
Lexington
No man's man declares bid for New York mayor
A collection of quotes features Judge J. T. Maloney asserting independence in a mayoral race bid and Justice Willis Van Devanter praising a Supreme Court role. It includes remarks about love, profits, and boxing brag lines from figures linked to politics, business, and sport.
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J. T. Maloney
New York City
Supreme Court
Willis van Devanter
Martha—May Frances Anderson
William H. Grimes
Popular Bluff
William J. Cameron
Fort Motor Co
Mme
Jean Vollier
United States
Joe Louis
Tommy Farr
Louis
Program Ends With Sign Off Prompt in Grammatical Note
The excerpt humorously notes finishing a program as someone signs off and invites attendees to collect hats and coats to head home. It reflects a casual curtain call and departure cue after the event concludes.
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Ben Check
Dayton
Charles (Sparrow) Young
Springfield, C
Mark Arie
Champaign
Hillsboro, C
Ben F. Cheek
Saurtles
Nastwater
Reidy
Lopez
AL Lopez
Boston Bees
Beukoe
Terry Ones
Battell
Southern Association
Philadelphi
William Miltinine
American Lawn Bowling Association
Chijengoe
DiMaggio
Ruth
Butlin
Kercheval
Unt
Howard
Will
Dearborn
Kay
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