The Curious Dodgers Of Flatbush And Their Nurse In Chief
Los Angeles era notes come alive as Dodgers star Babe Herman balances season heroics with home life. He tends to his five-year-old Robbie between clutch hits and cereal cures while manager Robbie unfolds a quietly eccentric team drama from Ebbetts Field.
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Gallant Fox Versus Whichone in Travers Stakes Duel
At Saratoga on August 16 the sixty first Travers stakes features Gallant Fox and Whichone in a two horse race for 25000 dollars. The muddy track could favor Gallant Fox who shows brilliance in classic wins while Whichone carries bar plates from earlier injuries affecting performance on a heavy surface. Post time is 5 p.m. Eastern.
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Four Hoosier Stars Enter Central A. A. U. Meet
Nearly two hundred athletes will compete at Soldiers Field in Chicago today and Sunday for a district berth in the national championships at Pittsburgh next Saturday. Notable entrants include Joe Sivak and Bert Nelson of Butler, Lee Sentman, Jack Elder of Notre Dame, Ray Conger, Anton Burg, Orval Martin of Purdue and Harold Osborn.
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Kellys Kids Lose to Bentley Post in Regional Final
Kellys Kids of Clinton Ind fell 9 to 3 to Bentley Post Cincinnati in the American Legion junior regional final. Indiana pushed five errors and seven hits, while Cincinnati collected twelve hits off Shannon and McVay. Cincinnati earns a regional spot heading to Charlottesville Va next week.
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Campolo and Sharkey Set to Meet in Yankee Stadium
Jack Sharkey and Vittorio Campolo will clash in a fifteen round bout at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25 per Madison Square Garden Corp. Sharkey agreed to Garden terms from Boston while Campolo is under contract to fight any Garden name. The winner may face Young Stribling in Miami in February.
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Tribe Opens Road Series Against Brewers to Start Trip
The seventh place Indians begin a four game set with the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. They will play on the road for two weeks before returning home to host the Louisville Colonels starting August 30. Catcher Johnny Riddle is not expected to play again this season.
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Helen Moody to Receive $20,000 Bequest
United States Lawn Tennis Association signals no objection to Mrs Helen Wills Moody accepting a $20,000 gift from the late Senator Phelan of California. The association’s amateur rule committee will meet Wednesday to review the matter. Phelan’s will notes the bequest was made because she had “brought tennis championships to California.”
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Speed boats clash for new records at Gold Cup regatta
Hundreds of the fastest speedboats in America skimmed the Shrewsbury river as the 28th annual Gold Cup regatta began in Red Bank New Jersey. Seven boats started in the Gold Cup race the feature event of the program.
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Sarazen Leads Open Qualifiers At St Paul
Gene Sarazen paced the St Paul $10,000 open with 67, setting a Keller links record as about half of 139 entrants were cut after today’s first qualifying round. Otto Backbarth and Johnny Farrell were close behind with 63s, while others posted 69 and 70 as 64 best scores and ties advance to Sunday’s final 36 holes.
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Baseball standings and schedule reminders across leagues
American Association results show Louisville, St. Paul and Milwaukee leading segments while Toledo Minneapolis and Kansas City chase. American League and National League schedule notes list matchups including Chicago at New York and Boston at St Louis with dates and locations.
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baseball scores from multiple games with teams Luane Lopez Root Hartnett Cincinno Huobell O Parnell Lucas Gooch Prankhouse Brandt Cronin Gowdy Hianes Wilson Philadelphia Pittsburgh details include runs by inning and final tallies all games postponed due to rain
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New York Match Ends With Quick Takedown in Ring Action
Cincinnati wrestler Jack Reynolds threw Sam Markowitz after 12 minutes 47 seconds of Friday night action in New York. Reynolds dominated the bout with a quick decisive finish, highlighting a strong showing for Cincinnati on the road.
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Cubs Rally Past Robins in Eleven for 4 3 Win
In a long Friday matchup the Cubs beat the Brooklyn Robins 4 3 in ten innings as Danny Taylor doubled twice to drive in the decisive run. The Cubs widened their NL lead and improved to 14 5 against Brooklyn in 19 meetings this season. Carl Hubbell held Cincinnati to four hits as the Giants won 5 4 to trim the gap behind Brooklyn. St Louis beat Boston 4 2, Jess Haines winning the mound. All American League games were rained out.
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Lipton Receives Royal Welcome in New York
Sir Thomas Lipton, 80, arrived in New York aboard the Leviathan to renewed pursuit of the America’s Cup. He was greeted by a large crowd as Grover Whalen and Mayor Walker’s aide welcomed him after quarantine, with Lipton recalling his long-running challenge since 1899 aboard Shamrock V.
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Saratoga
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Golfers Depart for Springs to Battle for State Title
Indiana golfers travel to French Lick Springs to compete in the 30th Indiana Golf Association state tournament on the Hills course for men and a two day invitational for women on the lower course. Notable contenders include George Lance Bill Diddel Eddie Zimmer and rising star Bill Heinlein with others like Johnny Lehman Also featured are a father and son event and special prizes for men over 50.
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Boxing card set for Ft Harrison Tuesday show
The Ft Harrison boxing event on Tuesday features Red Holloway vs Hershie Wilson in a ten round main, Wilson replacing Wesley Ramies. Benny Duke faces Tommy Cello in a top bout, with Ray Hurtt versus Kid Slaughter in a six round. other bouts include Tuffy Mitchell vs Tuck Smith and Holloway’s card in Cincinnati. Matches listed with city and fighter origin.
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Godfrey Lee Heavyweight Title Card At Tomlinson Hall
Four prelims set for the George Godfrey Eli Lee ten round bout on the all Negro card at Tomlinson hall Wednesday night. Godfrey billed world Negro champion with wins over Romero Rojas Art Weigand and King Solomon. Other matches include Jimmy Carr Louisville vs Joe Davis Piktsboren and Ra Smith six rounds.
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Three Mat Matches Set for River Side Show Start
Curly Burns and Doc Byrnes sign for the opening match at Riverside. Merle Dolby faces Pedigo in a finish bout. Semi final pits Silent Olson against Pierre Ladjimi of France.
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New York Clubs Hold Bat Honors
New York's two third place clubs hold strong batting honors as of Aug 14. Lou Gehrig leads American batting with .383 and 140 RBIs. Babe Ruth tops with 43 homers and 129 runs. Bill Terry strengthens National average to .409 with 116 runs and 125 RBIs.
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Race Entries Saturday at Dade Park
A racing program lists six races at Dade Park with $800 claiming maidens for five furlongs and longer events for 2 and 3 year olds plus a $1,500 handicap A B Dade Memorial for 3 year olds. Entries include Jazz Age Red Likker Lenier Ar rowlike Onlione Sugarland Madam Florence Three In a Row Shasta Sun Dorita Venezuela Wood Axton Marabou Monnie Bernice Van Peace Boy My Last Honey Mamma Take Off Straw Vote Romany Baw Estin Pennant Call Jack Howe Playtime Agin Court Elizabeth Kedy Thistle Ann Typhoon All Upset Patricia Marian Southland Stable entries Boscara tone Thistle Star Boris Playfellows Dream Myth Captain J. 8 Dpeecker Milano and others.
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Hawthorne Race Day Commands Fast Track Weather
Weather clear at Hawthorne track with fast conditions. First race features four year olds claiming a mile and sixteenth including Haramazada and Landvo among others. subsequent races list entries with weights and odds.
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Thompson to defend welter title Sept. 5 in Cleveland
Chicago challenger Jack Thompson agrees to a fifteen round world welterweight title defense against Tommy Freeman of Hot Springs Arkansas at League Park Cleveland on September 5. Promoter managers Ray Alvis and Tommy McGinty sign the contracts in Cleveland.
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Buckner Aims for Walnuts Gardens Fifty Mile Negro Derby
William Buckner known as Wild Bill has entered the fifty mile race at Walnut Gardens for the Negro championship of the Wabash Valley. Buckner, winner of the last two Negro events at the Garden, seeks a third straight title Sunday. Twenty four entries have registered. Time trials start Sunday morning with the fastest fifteen to start the grind at 2:30 p m. Top pilots from Indiana and the Midwest compete including Gene Smith of Chicago, winner of the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes on July 4. Buckner was among the entries.
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Wild Bill) Buckner
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Galaxy of Prizes for Times Duffer Golfers in South Grove Event
Indianapolis Times golfers and duffers contest an eighteen hole handicap tourney at South Grove Sunday morning starting 8. An entry list shows 36 players from all Times departments and a rich prize fund including engraved trophies from Kay Jewelry and dozens of golf balls from multiple sponsors. Prizes also include meals, theater tickets, clothing, shoes, and service items from local merchants and firms such as Em-Roe, Kirk Tire, J G Glatt Pharmacy No. 2, Tom’s Lunch, Smith Hassler Storm Co, Hatfield Electric, Victor Furniture, Schwartz Cleaners, Claman’s, Stegemeier’s, Mayer Flower Shop, Hoosier Hatters, Crown Jewelry, and Star Service.
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White Sox deny big offer for Joe Hauser
Chicago secretary Harry Grabiner denied any offer of 50000 and Bud Clancy for Baltimore first baseman Joe Hauser. He refused to acknowledge the deal and questioned Barbour's authority. Also noted were Godfrey De Kuh heavyweight bout set for Aug 26 in Cleveland and Hawthorne hosting a 46 day race meeting from Oct 13 to 31 after Aurora schedule move.
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Cubs Open Five Game Interleague Series on Top
Chicago leads the National League by two games after a 4 3 extra inning win over Brooklyn as Philadelphia trails. The Giants sit 3 1/2 games behind with six games left against Brooklyn and a crucial set with Cincinnati and St Louis looming. McGraw’s crew hope to overtake the Cubs, while Wilbert Robinson’s Dodgers press for the lead with renewed optimism.
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Local Amateur Baseball Gossip Sparks Upcoming Games
Independent teams in Indianapolis like the Orioles Beech Grove Kevystones Triangles and others seek Sunday contests. Indiana Boys School plays Plainfield Saturday and Greenfield Sunday while Sans players contact manager by Friday evening. Other clubs such as Grays Forester Cubs and Mars Hill seek or arrange matchups with city teams, with contact numbers and ad hoc notices for scheduling.
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A B C S Play Caps Prepare for Night Game at Washington Park
Jewell s A B C s held final practice Friday ahead of their first night game at Washington Park versus Louisville Black Caps. Black Caps previously beat A B C s 1 0 here this season. A B C s will host Seymour Reds in a Sunday double header at Washington Park.
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George Lott to quit tennis after season ends
York reports Chicago Davis Cup singles player George Lott will retire from competitive tennis at season's end to avoid becoming a tennis bum and go to work.
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