Christians Win as Church League Opens in Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Church League opened with the Christians defeating the Lutherans 6 to 4 after a late rally. Boos pitched for the Christians and E Mueller for the Lutherans as errors troubled both sides. Upcoming Friday doubleheader features Methodist against Immaculate St Peters and Baptists against Evangelical Presbyterians.
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Immaculate-St. Peters
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Evangelical-Presbyterians
Jefferson City Musicians
Whitteway Park
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Boos
New Mile Record Expected in Meet in Chicago
A national collegiate track meet in Chicago is anticipated to produce a new mile record after past renewals failed. Contenders include Indiana's Henry Brecksmith with an indoor 4:12.5 and Kansas' Glen Cunningham with 4:15.3, both aiming to lower the historical 4:17.6 mark set by Fay Conger in 1927.
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Fay Conger
Iowa State College
Rufus Kizer
University of Washington
Henry Brecksmith
Indiana
Glen Cunningham
University of Kansas
Brecksmith
Nurmi Aims for Olympic Return After Suspension
Runar Chis, Finland’s attache in Los Angeles, said Paavo Nurmi plans to travel to the United States for the Olympic Games, hoping the International Athletic Federation will lift his suspension in time to allow competition.
McGraw at San Antonio Camp Crises and Critique
The piece recalls John McGraw facing a weakening Giants lineup during spring training in Havana and San Antonio. It notes Uncle Robbie’s departure as Robins manager, McGraw’s waning grip, and questions when Connie Mack will cede control to Eddie Collins as the Athletics seek top placement. The veteran manager’s blunt, sharp tone is highlighted amid team strain.
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San Antonio
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Bozeman Bulger
Bill Terry
New York Giants
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Herman Bell
Bob O'Farrell
Frank Hogan
Terry
National League Angel Again Stalks the East
New York reports Charles Rhem and Eddie Delfer acquired by the Phillies as St Louis Cardinals pursue a 1933 rebuilding plan. Cardinals trade on installment to shed current costs and strengthen future prospects rather than chase immediate glory.
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McGraw relinquishes Giants duties after 40 years
Boze, McGraw’s former ghost writer, recalls how McGraw directed the Giants from afar, issuing lineup and relief moves by remote control. Realizing his absence kept the team from thriving, McGraw finally yielded control as Bancroft prepared to name Terry as manager, ending a four-decade run.
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Ferrell Wins Big For Cleveland In West Debut
Wesley Ferrell out pitched and batted the Athletics as Cleveland beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 in their first Western appearance. Al Simmons hit two homers for the Athletics. The Yankees beat Detroit 2 to 0 on their western tour. Washington topped Chicago 8 to 5 in 11 innings. Brown 6, Red Sox 1 behind Walter Stewart with Goslin and Burns homering. The National League saw shifting leaders as Chicago fell to Brooklyn 2 to 4 while Mel Ott homered twice for the Giants in a 4 to 3 victory over Cincinnati. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 7 to 4 led by Floyd Vaughan's double and four singles.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia Athletics
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al Simmons
New York Yankees
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Tigers
Washington
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Irving Burns
Browns
Walter Stewart
Boston
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Brooklyn
Len Warnecke
Chicago
Dodgers
Mel Ott
Giants
Cincinnati
Floyd Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Mag Smith Ties Early Lead at British Open
MacDonald Smith, a top American contender in the British Open, posted a 71 to tie for the early lead with W. H. Davies and Charles Whitcombe after the first round. He narrowly missed a two yard putt on the final green that would have yielded a 70.
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W. H. Davies
Charles Whitcombe
Mac Smith
Major League Leaders By the Associated Press
The daily leaders include P Waner Pirates batting .401 and 73 hits, Klein Phillies with 59 runs and 74 hits, and Betts Braves 6 0 pitching. AL leaders show Foxx Athletics batting .398 and 72 hits, and Gomez Yankees 9 1 pitching, among others.
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Reds
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Phillies
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Golf's Left-Handers Plan National Group
CLEVELAND June AP The left handed golfers plan an organization and a national southpaw tournament this fall modeled after the national open. A meeting at Shaker Heights Golf Club will organize the national left handers golf association.
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Golf’s Left-Handers Plan Organization
Clevelland
Shaker Heights
Ers Golf Association
Politicians vow to please everybody in a vote chase
Washington notices a national mood to appease all sides as both parties push for broad platforms. The piece jokes about prohibition as a unifying tactic, mocks party evasions, and previews likely policy planks while listing idiosyncrasies of famous Americans in a lighthearted United Press feature.
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America
United Press
Oil Producers Swamped By Beat New Tax Orders
Tulsa June 8 AP Oil producers in the Midcontinent face confusion over the new one cent per gallon tax on motor fuel part of the revenue bill effective June 21 An interpretation from Washington was awaited as refiners report orders flooding in after the tax was signed by President Hoover Evading the tax via storage is a concern due to a 15 day grace period
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Washington
Oil Men
Hoover
Hen Lays Eggs For Kansas Golfers at Hutchinson Club
Golfers at Hutchinson Country Club may not be satisfied with scores. a hen at the club premises lays eggs on running boards of automobiles rather than in a nest.
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Dune
Hutchinson Country
Gar Wood speed boat mark finally recognized
New York, June 8 AP The American Power Boat Association has decided to recognize Gar Wood s speed boat mark of 111.712 miles per hour as an American record after all The battle of the Alphabet seems almost over Wood set the mark in Florida under the Yachtsmen s Association of American auspices The mark had been accepted by the International Motor Watching Union but APBA had declined to recognize it as an American standard
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Washington
Walter F. Brown
Chicago
New York
American Power Boat Association
Gar Wood
Wood
Florida
Yachtsmen's Association of American
International Motor Watching Union
Track Coaches Swap Ideas at Chicago Clinic
In Chicago a coaching clinic will be held to exchange ideas among 75 to 100 leading collegiate track coaches. Brutus Hamilton of Kansas will speak, and the event occurs the day before the National Collegiate Track and Field championships, proposed by George T. Bresnahan of Iowa.
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Chicago
George T. Bresnahan
University of Iowa
Brutus Hamilton
University of Kansas
Fights Last Night Reported Across Cities
Indianapolis saw Tracy Cox halt Dominic Petrone in a six round bout stopped by the referee. Milwaukee residents Tail Littman of Cudahy outpointed Rosy Rosales from Chicago. In Newark Ermie Schaaf of Boston outpointed Tony Galento in an eight round affair.
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Tracy Cox
Dominic Petrone
New York
Milwaukee
Littman
Cudahy
Wis
Rosy Rosales
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Newark
Ermie Schaaf
Boston
Tony Galento
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Dance tunes played by ear puzzle judge in Kansas City
In Kansas City on June 8, a federal judge held in advisement whether dance tunes improvised by ear infringe copyrights. The Ted Browne Music Company of Chicago sues Walter Whitehall of Abilene, Kansas. Final arguments were heard yesterday before Judge Richard J. Hopkins. Matt Guilfoyle, defense attorney, argued that improvised playing creates its own work.
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Ted Browne Music Company, Inc
Chicago
Walter Whitehall
Abilene
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Richard J. Hopkins
Matt Guilfoyle
28 Hurt In Atlantic City Express Train Crash
A fast Atlantic City to New York express crashed into a derailed freight near Deans New Jersey sending 28 passengers to hospitals with bruises for treatment and leaving about 20 others injured. Two injured, engineer Frank Shack and fireman Harry McCulley of Atlantic City, were in critical condition. Shack was swept into a brook and nearly drowned before rescue.
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Harry McCulley
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Shack
Fireman jailed for arson attempt in Paris Missouri
Paul Hohimer, a volunteer firefighter, was jailed on arson charges after two witnesses testified he started a small shed fire to spur business for firefighting services. The incident occurred in Paris Missouri on June 8.
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Paul Hohimer
Hohimer
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