Evolution talk on pitching and sports life
The essay argues future pitchers may evolve to rely on a single powerful arm, with other body parts diminished. It notes pitchers are often not athletes, praises Darwinian variation, and cites Bryan and Chissell era boxing, managers like Bowsher, and players such as Dempsey and Goose Goslin in a broad sports column with humorous asides.
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Enry Bowsher
Pruitt
Ray Hahn
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Parker
Joe Dillon
Bowsker
Sprinter Demands Immediate Probe Into Case
American sprint champion Loren Murchison asked for an immediate investigation of charges that he and Paddock demanded excessive fees to race in Germany. He stated he entered the British nationals with winnings withheld until the inquiry and believes he will be cleared.
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London
Loren Murchison
Germany
Paddock
Murchison
Investigation into Loren Murchison professionalism charge
New York July 20 investigation into whether Loren Murchison American sprinter charged fees to run in Germany may not start until full reports arrive from Germany and Sweden. A. A. U. offices say officials suspect a mistake and await complete details.
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United Press
New York
Loren Murchison
Sprit
Germany
Sweden
Acmes Stop Johnny’s Streak In Thrilling Baseball Win
The Acmes defeated the Cubs 2 to 1 as Rader and Twigg combined on the mound. Becke starred with solid fielding at first base while O’Donnell and Wiggs contributed in the late innings. The Cubs, facing a two run deficit, failed to rally in the ninth as the Acmes earned the victory.
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Alte Gets In Shaps Defeats Rus Sell In Ten Rounds
Merle Alte meets Rustie Rus sell in the main ten round bout at Brightwood arena Thursday night. Rus sell trains with Frank Rappold and has won 37 bouts. Bud Taylor, Indiana’s bantam champ, coached him Sunday at Arcade gym. Taylor heads to Chicago after a city visit.
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Chicago
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Carl Schmadel
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Prest-O-Lites to Meet A B Cs in Washington Park Showdown
The Prest-O-Lites, a strong local amateur team, face the Colored League club A B Cs at Washington Park this afternoon at 4 30. Interest runs high among Prestos fans and others in the amateur league. The A B Cs recently beat the Birmingham Barons eight to something with Gurley shining as pitcher and Dwight starring in left field with remarkable catches.
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Illinois State tennis tourney draws top American players
Eight of the first ten ranking American tennis players gathered at Skokie Country Club to compete in the Illinois State tennis tourney. Vinny Richards and John Hennessey are the only top-racketers missing from the entry list. Sunday washed away the chances to run off early first rounds.
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United Press
Skokie Country Club
Glencoe
Ill
Vinny Richards
John Hennessey
Risso to Clash With MacDonald After Stribling Praise
Here Tuesday OHN RISKO of Cleveland who decisively beat Butch Carr of Toledo in the St. Harrison ring will return Tuesday night for a ten round go with Jack MacDonald of Jamestown New York. Risko's recent meeting with Young Stribling in East Chicago gained praise from Chicago fight critics for his aggression and earnest endeavors to make Stribling fight out in the open.
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Bedford Speedway set for four auto races this Saturday
Bedford Indiana July 20 Four auto races will be held at the Bedford Speedway Saturday afternoon July 25. Five mile events for cars over and under 200 cubic inches and a twenty mile finale. Chicago drivers signed with promoter Jack Leech to appear led by Bugs Allen Esthan Wenneston and Paul Clancy in Ford powered machines.
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Bugs) Allen
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Pop) Clancy
Martin Takes Last Count Pepper Martin Dies at 27
Vincent Pepper Martin New York featherweight contender dies from pneumonia at 27 after a demanding training camp for a bout with Mike Ballerino. He battled back from knockdowns and was known for his fighting spirit. He leaves a widow and a five year old daughter.
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Pepper
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Keefe Carter Wins Western Amateur Golf Clash
Keefe Carter a 125 pound youth from Oklahoma City defeated Russell Martin of Chicago 3 and 2 at Lochmoor Country Club to win the Western Amateur. Carter trailed early before rallying on the 31st hole as veterans fell to the rising talent of the West.
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Bug Times
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Keefe Carter
Oklahoma City
Lochmoor Country Club
Russell Martin
Chicago
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Martin
Grand Circuit opens in Kalamazoo with major pacing derby
Kalamazoo Michigan hosts the Grand Circuit harness meet starting today with the $25,000 American Pacing Derby on Tuesday. Wednesday features the $10,000 Exchange Club purse for trotters. The pacing derby uses a two out of three heats format. Frank Worthy, winner of the Tecumseh stakes at Toledo last week, is listed as a favorite. The five day meeting runs this week.
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Toledo
Baseball Standings Nears End of Season
League standings show American and National leaders with teams like Detroit New York and Boston. Records and win loss totals appear with percentages and games back, reflecting a tense pennant race as season winds down.
Indians Win Series Opener As Peake Leads Offense
In Minneapolis on Sunday Francis started for the Mice and beat the league lead ers. Indian star Koente scored from first on a single as Peake collected two hits. Louisville boosters plan a visit to Indianapolis with Mayor Quin joining to root the Hooers.
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Schedule of Baseball Games Across American Association and Leagues
Today features American Association showdowns in St Paul Louisville at Minneapolis Toledo at Kansas City Columbus at Milwaukee. American League games include Washington at Cleveland Chicago at Boston Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Chicago in two. National League matchups Pittsburgh at Philadelphia New York at Louis Brooklyn Chicago at Boston. Yesterday’s results show Columbus Milwaukee many seven and five run games with pitchers noted.
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France Wins Davis Cup Final Over Holland in Europe Zone
Paris led France defeated Holland three sets to none in the European zone final of the Davis Cup played in Amsterdam on July 20.
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Leaders in pennant races draw steady rooter support
New York correspondents report tight leads in both leagues as Pirates hold a one game edge over the Giants and Athletics sit barely ahead of the Senators. Coveleskie fuels Washington while Brown and Reds shuffle positions in a crowded pennant chase.
Indians Win Batting Duel as Robertson Drives In Winning Run
Ownie Bush's Indians edged the Saints 9 to 6 in ten innings in St Paul to take the opening game of the series. Rehg Clarke and Durst sparked the outfield defense with three catches apiece, while Robertson delivered the decisive hit in the tenth. Burwell started for the Indians and Fullerton relieved before Kolp closed. Attendance was under 56,000 across the river in Minneapolis where the Millers beat the Colonels 4 to 2.
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Mandell Lightweight Signed for Aug. 7 Detroit Bout
Eddie Kane, manager of Sammy Mandell, announced the lightweight has signed to box Sid Barbarian for ten rounds on August 7 in Detroit.
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Chicago
Eddie Kane
Sammy Mandell
Sid Barbarian
Detroit
Butler Stars Lead In A. A. U. Track Meet Victory
Butler College athletes dominated the Indiana Kentucky A. A. U. meet at the State fairgrounds scoring 112 points. The 11th Infantry placed second with 40 points. Nig Woods of Butler earned 18 points for individual honors.
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Wee brook and Snodgrass capture national clay court doubles
Walter Wee brook and Harvey Snodgrass of Los Angeles defeated William Tilden and A L Weiner of Philadelphia in straight sets 4-1 6-2 6-1 to win the national clay court doubles title in St Louis. The Philadelphia duo had earlier beaten the Kinsey brothers in five sets. Earlier Saturday Tilden edged 18 year old Georga Lott in a marathon five setter 3-6 6-3 2-4 6-2 8-6.
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Sandy) Weiner
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Major Homer Leaders Run Minn Four Rimone Ex Bire Tomley
Local item records a set of runners with names including Homer and Rimone in a midwestern meet. The fragment notes leadership by a major figure and a sequence of events, but precise details are unclear due to OCR gaps. The piece hints at a competition setting with track and field context and identifies several personal names.
Weekend Scores From American Association Standings
Saturday results from the American Association show Kansas City and Louisville posting wins while Toledo and Chicago also recorded victories. Philadelphia and New York faced mixed results in a busy football and baseball day.
Trio of Tossing Matches In City Horseshoe League Meet
Leaders and tailenders in the City Horseshoe League clash tonight at Brookside courts with Prest-O lites versus Van Camps and other matchups including Citizens Gas against Merchants Heat on Light at Geisendorff and Market Streets. World champion horseshoe pitcher Putt Tasten will lecture and toss blindfolded at Diamond Chain courts Saturday afternoon. The Columbus Horseshoe team faces Indianapolis All-Stars at 6 p.m. in a fourth two year meeting, with the lovala holding the edge.
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Alonzo Brothers Shine in Davis Cup Doubles
In Mexico City on July 20 the Alonzo brothers defeated Senora Butlin and Barbella 6 4 6 2 in Davis Cup doubles. The Spanish pair dominated the second round, with Manuel Alonzo's net play and Jose's strong service overpowering their opponents.
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