Indians Open Series With A. A. Leaders
Kansas City Blues, leading the league by six games, host Bruno Betzel’s fourth-place Indians for a four day stand after a six game split with Milwaukee. The Indians again hover around a .500 mark as they face the Blues and their strong defense at Municipal Stadium.
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Timea
Kansas City
Bruno Betzel
Indians
Milwaukee
Kansas City Blues
Hoogers
Blues
Rawtown
Colonels
Betzelites
Schupp
Brewers
Controversy Surrounds Schmeling Scott Bout in New York
In New York July 29, a dispute over Max Schmeling’s services and a potential match with Sharkey sparks criticism of the boxing commission. Bulow and Schmeling clash over control while promoters face pressure to keep authority figures honest, with Detroit eyed as a backup venue.
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New York
Humbert J. Fugazy
Max Schmeling
Phil Scott
Sharkey
Boxing Commission
Messrs. Farley, Muldoon
Rower
Hairman Farley
Bulow
Detroit
William F. Carey
Garden Corporation
Two in the Red at Milwaukee Sunday First Game
Indianapolis reports two runs in the Red game this Sunday opening bout in Milwaukee marked by a strong start as the team faced early pressure seeking early advantage in the series against Milwaukee.
Divide Two Games Between Lincoln Highways and Keystones
The Lincoln Highways beat the Indianapolis Keystones 6 2 in the first game at Washington Park led by Tinie Baldwin and Bennie Charleston. Keystones won the second game 4 2. Next Sunday the Highways travel to Louisville.
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Lincoln Highways
Indianapolis Keystones
Washington Park
Tinie Baldwin
Bennie Charleston
Keystones
Highways
Louisvillle
Indians Fall Twice as Brewers Win Split Series
Milwaukee takes both ends of a twin bill 8 to 6 and 6 to 4 to split a six game series with Indiana. Barnhart leads Indiana with three hits and a home run in the opener while Layne adds three safeties. Stroner also homers.
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AB Layne
Seeeee
Warstler
Monahan
Barnhart
Sprinz
Stroner Etz
Belmart Teachout
Milwaukee Grimes
S . Tee
Billwaukee
Jenkins
Eldred
Griffin McMenemy
Grimes
Layne
Geygan
Metz
Monahen
McMenemy
Belma
Monahsan
Ler
Griffin
Milwaukee
Indiana
Ryan
Snyder
Johnson
Indians
Kansas City
Brewers
Teachout
Burwell
Hoosiers
Stroner
15 Mile Event at Walnut Gardens Speedway
Three five mile sprint races and a single fifteen mile event will be staged next Sunday at Walnut Gardens speedway. Harry A. Earl, the track manager, reports entry blanks were mailed to top dirt track racers with four entries received including Ted Everroade of Indianapolis. Only fifteen cars start per event. elimination trials will select the fastest fifteen if more enter. Entries close at noon August 3 at Walnut Gardens speedway offices.
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Walnut Gardens Speedway
Harry A. Earl
Ted Everroade
Indianapolis
Everroade
Earl
Indiana Avenue
France retains Davis Cup as Cochet downs Lott in final
Paris July 29 France wins the Davis Cup three matches to two after Henri Cochet defeats George Lott in the final singles. William T. Tilden helps the U.S. force a deciding day by beating Jean Borotra, while Lott’s setbacks in singles spark criticism of US play selection. Tilden retires from international play at year end.
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George Kent
United Press
Paris
United States
France
Henri Cochet
George Lott
Chicago
Cochet
William T. Tilden
Jean Borotra
Tilden
Lott
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Francis T. Hunter
Germany
Borotta
Major Homer Leaders Chuck Klein and Ruth Shine in 1930s Showdowns
Baseball legends Chuck Klein Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Mel Ott Hack Wilson and other greats from the Phillies Giants Cubs Cardinals Athletics are highlighted as major homer leaders and franchise icons in a nostalgic listing.
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Chuck Klein
Phillies
Melvin Ott
Giants
Hack Wilson
Cubs
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Chick Hafey
Cardinals
Jim Bottomley
al Simmons
Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
Boxers Sharpen Gloves for Five Scraps at Harrison Ring
Harrison Ring hosts a five bout card Tuesday headlined by Jimmy Hackley of Indianapolis and Eddie Anderson of Wyoming in a ten round main event. Royal Cox faces Babe Peleco in an eight round junior lightweight bout with Cox favored to win. Prelims include four more six and four round scraps as Cap tain Schucker and handlers promise another lively show after a disputed Dayton, Ohio verdict.
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Harrison Ring
Ft. Harrison
Jimmy Hackley
Indianapolis
Eddie Anderson
Wyoming
Hackley
Atherton
Anderson
Dayton
Babe Peleco
New Jersey
Royal Cox
Cox
Schucker
Singles Finals Set at Riley Court in West Side Tennis Tourney
Babe Christopher faces Jake Rhodehamel for the men's singles title at Riley Courts this afternoon at 8. Christopher beat Harold Justus 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the earlier round, Rhodehamel defeated Paul Crabb 6-4 6-4, and McDonald and Adelman contest the junior crown. Men's doubles postponed until Brookside concludes.
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Babe Christoher
Jake Rhodehamel
West Side
Riley Courts
Christopher
Harold Justus
Rhodehamel
Paul Crabb
McDonald
Adelman
Bush Praises Pirates Before Exhibition Tilt
Ownie Bush slipped into Indianapolis to see his mother then hurried back to Pittsburgh where his second place Pirates faced the Boston Braves. He declared the world’s greatest ball club until a recent spate of injuries hit the team.
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Hile
Pittsburgh Pirates
Youngstown
Ownie Bush
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Boston Braves
Bush
Adams Cops Dirt Race at Clark Speedway
Speedy Adams of Vincennes won the ten mile feature at Clark Speedway. Mark Billman Lou Fenno and Pete Alberts trailed. Howard Kind of Indianapolis Mark Billman and Lou Fenno won the five mile events.
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Vincennes
Ind
Speedy Adams
Clark Speedway
Mark Billman
Lou Fenno
Pete Alberts
Howard Kind
Indianapolis
Tiger Kid Purvis Faces Billy Moore On Broad Ripple Card
Tiger Kid Purvis will meet Billy Moore in a six round semi windup on the Broad Ripple boxing card Thursday night. Purvis, brother of Jackie Purvis of Kokomo, has beaten top opponents in recent fights. Two other bouts are being arranged for the card headlined by Carl Schmadel and Red Holloway in a ten round route. The first bout starts at 8 30.
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Tiger Kid Purvis
Billy Moore
Broad Ripple
Purvis
Jackie Purvis
Kokomo
Carl Schmadel
Red Holloway
Pea Ridge Yells Drive Kansas City to Baseball Lead
Clyde Day of Arkansas known as the Pea Ridge dog caller helps the Kansas City Blues build a six game lead in the American Association. His raspy whistle and unearthly yells at tense moments rattle foes and boost the club, with Day valued more for his vocal theatrics than pitching at times.
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Kansas City
Clyde
Pea Ridge
Arkansas
Day
Blues
Diddel Sets Amateur Meridian Hills Course Record in 68
Bill Diddel, former golf champion, posted a 68 at Meridian Hills to set a new amateur course record. He beat Jim Stevenson in their club match 5 up and 3 to play while Dick Nelson and Ira Minnick followed his round. The out and in scores were 34 each side, with par 71 on a 6,600 yard course.
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Meridian Hills
Bill Diddel
Jim Stevenson
Bill
Stevenson
Dick Nelson
Diddell
Simon Pure
Ira Minnick
Wee Dee
Cohee
Ora Harrell
E. J. Winslow
Paul Cullom
Ira Palace
Bob Rhodehamel
Roy Smith
Avalon
Garringer
Long Swats and Terrible Catches by Herman Cause Comical Retorts
Henry L. Farrell recaps Brooklyn Robins antics with Babe Herman, Babe Hendrick, and Rube Bressler. Anecdotes recall locker shared with Fresco Thompson and a quip about hitting for the boxman. Herman criticizes a late inning substitution as bench riding leads to humor and misplays.
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Herman
Robins
Babe Herman
Gink Hendrick
Rube Bressler
Outfeld
Clearwater
Fla
Phils
Fresco Thompson
Fresco
Giants
Polo Grounds
Robinson
Bancroft
Three Bouts on Mat Program Promoter Sets Tonight Card
Promoter McLemore arranges a Bloomington Carl Shaney versus Chicago Johnny Carlin opener at Broad Ripple. Headliner Kilmer Guthrie of Texas vs. Dick Routt of Anderson to finish. First bout starts at 8 30 with Jetesco Elmer Guthrie versus Dick 0 as a semis Cowboy Jones versus Ralph Hancock in the middle and Carlin Chaney in the opener.
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McLemore
Carl Shaney
Bloomington
Johnny Carlin
Chicago
Broad Ripple
Kilmer Guthrie
Texas
Dick Routt
Anderson
Jetesco
Elmer Guthrie
Cowboy Jones
Ralph Hancock
Carl Chaney
Semi Pro Baseball Notes Cover Local Teams and Golf Course Hints
The page lists semi pro and amateur baseball notes, including Strauss Says playing next Sunday at Frankfort and a series with Irvington Builders at Irwin field. It mentions Livington Nehis’ 14th win, a 3 game series, and several teams needing games. Also features Riverside Grays rout and a detailed description of a new golf course with par details and a round of golf.
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Livington Nehis
Prea Pole Maccabees
Ellenberger Park
Nehis
Irvington Builders
Irwin Field
Tom
St. Patricks
Keystones
Shanklins
Indianapolis Cubs
Holy Cross
Big League Highlights From Sunday's MLB Actions
Earl Averill powered the Indians past the Senators 9 to 6 with a two on homer. Babe Ruth hit his 24th of the season in the 12th to lift the Yankees over the Browns 7–6. Marty M Manus drove in three as Detroit knocked off Boston 5–3. UY Bush earned his 14th win as the Cubs beat the Phillies 7–2. Frankhouse and Hallahan led a 19 hit attack as the Giants beat the Cardinals 10–5 with Mel Ott homering for his 28th. Cincinnati swept Brooklyn 4–3 and 7–5 to climb near sixth in the NL, its fifth straight win.
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Earl Averill
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Marty M'Manus
Detroit
Boston Red
UY Bush
Chicago Cubs
Phillies
Pittsburgh
Alexander
Frankhouse
Hallanhan
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Mel Ott
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
REDS
Meldons Rout Betsy Ross in Eighth Straight Victory
In Connersville Indiana on Sunday the Indianapolis Meldons beat the Connersville Betsy Ross team 17 to 0. Bill Francis started on the mound and was relieved after giving up nine runs in four innings as Jeffries struggled with the long ball. The Meldons extended their winning streak to eight and will face Bloomington Commercials next Sunday.
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Bu Times
Connersville
Ind
Indianapolis Meldons
Betsy Ross
Bill Francis
Jeffries
Meldons
Bloomington
Eaton and Kugelmann
Francis
Poe
Stoker
Seabright Open Attracts Noted Tennis Players
The thirty sixth Seabright invitation tournament opens with a strong field. Helen Jacobs defends her title while Helen Wills skips the event. Women entrants include Margory Gladman Edith Cross Mrs May Sutton Molla Mallory and Marjorie Morrill. Men's lineup features Gregory Mangini Dr George King Berkeley Bell Johnny Doeg Julius Seligson Fritz Mercur Frank Shields and Emmet Pare.
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N. J
Seabright
Helen Jacobs
California
Helen Wills
Marjorie Gladman
Miss Jacobs
Edith Cross
San Francisco
May Sutton
Santa Monica
Molla Mallory
Marjorie Morrill
Dedham
Mass
Gregory S. Mangini
George King
New York
Berkeley Bell
Texas
Johnny Doeg
Julius Seligson
Fritz Mercur
Pennsylvania
Frank Shields
Emmet J. Pare
Baseball Scores From Yesterday and Today's Matches
American Association games feature Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee Toledo at St Paul and Columbus at Minneapolis. National League matchups list Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago. American League Chicago at Philadelphia results show multiple tallies with pitchers listed. Three I League results include Evansville over Quincy 61 4 and Terre Haute 6 1 over Penaeae 9 4.
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American Association
Kansas City
St. Paul
AOL
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville Milwaukee
Toledo
National League
W. L. Pet. L. Pet
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
New_York
Cincinnati
AS St. Louis
Philarere
American League
Louisville
Milwaukee
Brooklyn
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Evansville
Quincy
Terre Haute
Penaeae
Danville
Peoria
Decatur
Bloomington
Saratoga Opens Thirty-Day Racing Meet
Saratoga Springs New York opens thirty days of racing with total prizes of 600000. Nine horses were named for the Saratoga Handicap the feature event on opening day. The Wheatley entry of Diavolo and Distraction led early betting as the favorite.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Wheatley
Diavolo
Distraction
Hall tops Bauman with 24 25 second half mile
Ira Hall of Terre Haute shattered Dutch Bauman’s half mile dirt track mark at Funk's speedway Winchester with a 24 25 clocking. Indianapolis drivers won three of four features as Bill Cummins took the 15 mile race and one of the 5 mile events while Bauman and Bob Carey each won a 5 mile event.
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Winchester
Ind
Dutch Bauman
Ira Hall
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Funk’s Speedway
Bill Cummins
Bauman
Bob Carey
Dayton
Strauss Says of Indianapolis Defeats Martinsville Artesians
The Strauss Says of Indianapolis beat the Martinsville Artesians in Martinsville 9 to 4. Ewing and Vornholt shared pitching duties in the heat, allowing only two hits each, with Ewing adding a triple and a double.
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Martinsville
Ind
Strauss
Indianapolis
Ewing
Vornholt
Harlan
Rothrock
Hacker
Futiz
van Buskirk
Newark golfer nets three holes in two weeks
John J. O Connor of Newark New Jersey played with a golf ball and clubs for fifteen years without a hole in one then within a two week period scored three holes in one astounding achievement by the golfer who had long pursued the rare feat.
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Peoria and Eastern
Urbana
Ill
South Grove Links
John J. O'Connor
Newark
N. J
Evansville Junior Tennis Stars Reach Indiana Finals
Evansville player Bud Royster and Indianapolis rivals Everett Lowery and Johnny McDiarmid advanced in the Indiana junior singles. Lowery beat Joe Stubbs 6-1 6-3 and McDiarmid 6-1 7-5 to reach the final. Royster defeated Forest Stretmater 6-4 6-0 and Bob Hutchinson 6-1 6-1 to secure his place. Stubbs meets Hutchinson in the boys final while Royster and Steinhouser will play for the doubles crown Tuesday.
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Evansville
Ind
Everett
Lowery
Indianapolis
Bud Royster
Indiana
Joe Stubbs
Johnny McDiarmid
Ft. Wayne
Tex
Royster
Forest Stretmater
Bob Hutchinson
Lawrenceburg
Stubbs
Hutchinson
Steinhouser
Demmary
Brookside Meet Opens With Wide Seeded Fields
The Brookside tennis tournament begins with four men's singles and six junior matches on opening day. Large entries push some first round ties to Tuesday. Top seeds include Dick Bastian and Marshall Cristopher in the men’s group and Vincent Meunier in juniors. Entry closings for women’s singles and doubles events set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contacts Leo Solomon and George Boersig listed for entries.
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Dick Bastian
Marshall Cristopher
Bob Lang
Emmett Lowery
Jake Rhodehamel
Harold Justus
Ray West
Arthur Meunier
Vincent Meunier
Harry Martin Adlem
Indians Hit Three Home Runs In One Game
Bruno Betzel's Indians belted three homers in a single game Saturday as the lively baseball season shows dynamite. Pitcher Harry Seibold discussed terms with Boston Braves president Fuchs in a near deadlock over a proposal to finish in the first division with bonuses offered.
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EBE
Bruno Betzel
Indians
Ey Ale
Sporting News
Harry Seibold
Fuchs
Boston Braves
Braves
Seibold
Fields Wins Final Leg to Claim A A U Two Mile Steeplechase
Harold Fields of Indiana University gains permanent Broad Ripple A C trophy by sweeping all eight legs of the A A U two mile steeplechase championship. Freeman of Broad Ripple AC takes second, Grim of Spades Park AC third as Broad Ripple AC wins the team title with Butler and Delta Sigma Nu close behind.
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Harold Fields
Indiana University
Broad Ripple
Fields
Indiana-Kentucky
Theodore Freeman
Broad Ripple A. C
Robert Grim
Spades Park A. C
Kid Chocolate Ready For Tuesday Night Fight
Cuban featherweight Kid Chocolate and challenger Steve Smith from Bridgeport Conn completed light workouts in Chicago ahead of their Tuesday night bout. Both boxers had wrapped up intense training sessions in preparation for the clash.
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United Proag
Chicago
Kid Chocolate
Steve Smith
Bridgeport
Conn
Californians Triumph In Western Michigan Tennis Meet
Keith Gledhill and Ellsworth Vines, two California stars, captured major honors in Grand Rapids. Gledhill beat Vines 6 3, 2 6, 6 4, 6 4 to win singles, while the California pair defeated Emmett Pare and Ellis Klingeman 6 3, 6 1, 7 5 to take doubles.
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United Proay
Grand Rapids
Mich
Keith Gledhill
Ellsworth Vines
California
Gledhill
Vines
Californis
Emmett Pare
Ellis Klingeman
Chicago
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