Victory March Continues as Scotts Shutout 3 0
On Wednesday June 8 1921 Jefferson City Post Tribune reports Krogers bagk Missouri Pac booster Algoa wins 3 2 at home over Newberry Oilers in a tense game outscoring 4 9 runs. A protest over a Scott hurler’s delivery sparked a playoff between the Tweedies Scotts and Krogers with the first half kickoff.
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Mrs Martin Johnson Favored To Win Open Golf
Denver sport writer Henry McLemore describes Cherry Hills as a jungle like course for the national Open previews. He praises Mrs Martin Johnson and predicts a 72 hole score of 358, noting dramatic holes and joke about barbers for caddies.
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Joe Belfore
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Ambers and Arizmendi settle on draw in wild Elgin bout
In Los Angeles 10 round non title match, Lou Ambers and Baby Arizmendi fought to a split verdict draw before about 10,000 at the Olympic auditorium. Ambers weighed 136 pounds, Arizmendi 13634. Referee Kennery tallied four rounds for Ambers, three for Arizmendi, one even. Ambers said he felt sluggish but hoped for a knockout against Henry Armstrong in New York July.
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Major Leagues Leaders in Batting and Pitching
Historical baseball leaders listed by league with top batting averages runs batted in and home runs. Mentions Trasky Averill Foxx Ott and Galan among others with figures for hits doubles triples and pitching records. Also notes Burke's girls facing Mexico opponents and a showcase game between American Shoes and the Mexico All-Stars.
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Standings and results from yesterday's baseball games
The standings show Chicago beating New York 8 5 and 11 8 with Detroit 5 Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 7 Boston 5. Chicago 4 New York 2. Brooklyn 7 St Louis 6. Philadelphia vs Cincinnati postponed by rain. Boston vs Pittsburgh postponed by rain. American Association games Milwaukee 7 Toledo 3. Kansas City 9 Columbus 4. Minneapolis 11 Indianapolis 3. Louisville 2 St Paul 1.
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Sports Mirror: Past Highlights From The Chicago Lineup
A digest of vintage sports notes recalling a tie in the American League race after a 5-4 win over the world champions marking a tenth straight victory. It also references Sam Parks Jr winning the U S Open by two strokes over Jimmy Thomson, and a five year recall of Max Baer defeating Max Schmeling in a 15 round bout before 53,000 fans at Yankee Stadium.
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White Sox
Yankees
Sam Parks, Jr
Pittsburgh
Jimmy Thomson
Max Baer
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Black cat stowaway nearly wrecks Army plane
In a Maxwel Field incident on May 13, Colonel Jacob H. Rudolph and Master Sergeant George Mendel narrowly escaped disaster when a black cat crawled into the cockpit area, freezing the control system until the feline was found. The cat briefly delayed instrument flying, but both officers avoided injury.
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Army Air Corps
Jacob H. Rudolph
George Mendel
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Mendel
Zinc Tokens Flood St Louis Merchants
St Louis reports 20 to 30 million zinc tokens issued in the area are idle. John J Dooley estimates that at least 20 million of 30 million tokens are unused, with small shops holding 10 to 25 dollars worth while needing only 3 to 32. The waste is linked to heat loss and soot.
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ST. Louis
John J. Dooley
State Auditor
Golf Tourney Looms As Wide Open Scramble
Denver report previews the 1938 national open championship at Cherry Hills. Top pros and amateurs tune up under tough conditions with water hazards and postage-stamp greens. Practice rounds show no clear favorite as players like Sam Snead and Ralph Guldahl prepare for a wide open field of 170 starters.
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Denver
Colo
America
Cherry Hills
Henry Picard
Hershey
Railbirds
Gene Sarazen
Dick Metz
Chicago
Boxing Roundup From SHS Card Features Notable Outcomes
The Associated Press reports a sequence of bouts: Vincent Dell'orto outpointed Paul Lee 129 to 128 in New York. Ted Keating stopped George Sutka 177 to 180 in Detroit Wyandotte. Al Bernard stopped Charlie Serome 158 to 158 in Houston. Baby Arizmendi and Lou Ambers drew in Los Angeles. Jackie Berg outpointed Johnny McHate 146 to 147 in New York Brooklyn.
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Italy
Paul Lee
Indianapolis
Detroit
Ted Keating
Toronto
George Sutka
Wyandotte
Mich
Houston
Tex
al Bernard
Charlie Serome
Memphis
Los Angeles
Baby Arizmendi
Lou Ambers
Drew
Jackie
Kid) Berg
England
Johnny McHate
Brooklyn
Missouri Women Need Fishing Licenses Debate
A Missouri column mocks the lack of fishing licenses for women, arguing residents should tax fisherwomen like men. The piece notes current fees and complains wardens are few, urging legal change and better enforcement. It also discusses shotgun choices and practical shooting considerations for men.
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Conservation Commission
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Lake of the Ozarks
Bugnell Dam
Byrd Chooses Golf Over Baseball After Yankee Career
Ex-Yankee outfielder Sam Byrd, now a professional golfer and Ed Dudley's aide in Philadelphia, says he prefers golf to baseball. He notes boredom after years on the bench and predicts his old teammates will win the American League pennant again once they start clicking.
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Sam Byrd
Ed Dudley
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Byrd
Schmeling Confident Ahead of Louis Rematch at Yankee Stadium
IMAX confident he will defeat Joe Louis again as he trains at the Yankee Stadium camp. Schmeling, in superb condition, smiles at ticket demand for the upcoming bout. Gene Tunney visits the camp and praises Schmeling as possibly at his peak of skill and fitness at 32.
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Joe Louis
Yankee Stadiium
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Louis
Joe
Gene Tunney
Luke Appling Returns to Test Injured Leg in Uniform
Chicago slugger Luke Appling wearing a uniform to test his right leg after a three month layoff from an Los Angeles exhibition injury. He will run and throw and could rejoin the lineup within two weeks. Also: Jess Short dominates mound for Cimarron Broncs with 0 batters struck in 30 innings and 23 strikeouts in one game.
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Chicago
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles
Dixie
Joe Golfer Leads In Meet At Missouri Amateur
Clancy Miller of St. Joseph shot 70 to lead qualifiers at the Missouri Amateur on the Norwood Hills course. Bob Cochran of St. Louis followed with 71, four other St. Louis players close behind. Defending champ Glenys Patna of Kansas City struggled with 82 as 98 golfers posted scores and pairings for match play were set. James L. Williams was elected association president for the coming year.
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Tom Cole
Jonas Weiss
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Ray Gates
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James L. Williams
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Frank Aylward
B. McDowell
James Lyons
Grable Duvall, Jr
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John Shannon
Buck Weaver
Ray T. Cowan
Marvin Miles
Jack Sandusky
Don Smith
Nelson Thomas
Thomas L. Price
Jefferson City
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