Owens Leads Western A A U in San Diego Meet
Jesse Owens, star of the intercollegiate circuit, heads eastern and midwestern entrants in the far western A A U senior championships at San Diego. He plans to run the 100 yards and broad jump, likely avoiding the world 9.4 second century record but shaping outcomes with his dominance. Other top contenders include Charles Gongloff, Dave Smuker, Don Elser, Eulace Peacock, Fred Kiger, San Romani, Charles Bettham, and Hugh Cannon, as the event draws a strong Olympic Club and national champions contingent aiming to challenge him. The championships showcase a record field and set the stage for Lincoln, Nebraska, next weekend for the National AAU meet.
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Ohio State
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Temple
Don Elser
Notre Dame
Eulace Peacock
Fred Kiger
Pittsburgh
San Romani
Emporia
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Synaker
Inet
Lee ‘Haring
Dale’ Schofield
Brigham Yung University
Street May Retire If Missions Win Pennant
In San Francisco on June 27 AP report says Gabby Street may retire to his Missouri farm if the Missions win the pennant this year. Street had promised to quit baseball and take up farming if they secured the title. Reds lead the league with Los Angeles in pursuit. Wayne Osborne delivered a standout day, guiding the Reds to a convincing victory over Sacramento with strong hitting and defense.
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Gabby” Street
Missouri
Missions
Reds
Los ‘Angeles
Wayne Osborne
Anther
Sacramento
Baseball League Leaders Show Varied Success Across Leagues
A compilation of leading statistics from the National and American leagues lists top batters, runs, RBI, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Notable names include Medwick and Collins leading in multiple categories, with Parmelee and Tumulis among top pitchers.
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eMoore
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Louis Baer title fight eyed as boxing bid heats up
Henry McLemore reports Mike Jacobs negotiating a heavyweight bout between Joe Louis and Max Baer for September with a $1,000,000 gate expected. Baer’s punching power debated as doctors assess his hands while 80,000 fans are seen as potential buyers for the showdown in a high stakes boxing scenario.
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O Tex
Joe Louis
Max Baer
Mike Jacobs
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Mike
Forties
Max
Bauer
Won Lest PCT New York and Others at ACB Philadelphia
A garbled score list shows New York and Pittsburgh results with several teams including St Louis Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston and others in games at ACB Philadelphia. The fragment references totals like 38 23 623 Cleveland 84 25 576 Chicago and Boston 30 31.492 Washington 28 33 .459 Philadelphia 24 33 421 with unclear context and stray letters.
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Washington
St Louis Veesseees
Cunningham to Run in Lincoln AAU Meet
Glenn Cunningham world mile record holder will compete in the 1500 meter at the National AAU games in Lincoln Nebraska on July 3 and 4. Also entered are Gene Venzke and George Dawson. Clyde Coffman and Elwyn Dees announced by meet manager Herbert D. Gish.
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Glenn
Cunningham
Kansas Steam Roller
Herbert D. Gish
Milwaukee
Bill Bonthron
Princeton Star
Gene Venzke
University of Pennsylvania
George Dawson
Kansas
Thorpe envies Jesse Owens in bold boastful interview
Jim Thorpe, speaking in Los Angeles, says he would beat Jesse Owens in a two man track meet if age and weight limits were right. He recalls his Stockholm Olympic decathlon era and compares records, noting Owens is a specialist while he would compete in all events.
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Big Jim Thorpe
Jesse Owens
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Big Tita
Baseball Results From The Associated Press
Chicago 2 New York 5. St. Louis 5 Brooklyn 7 in 10 innings. Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 12. Pittsburgh 4 5 Boston 2 1. Detroit at Chicago rain. Columbus 7 St Paul 8. Louisville 6 Kansas City 9. Indianapolis at Milwaukee. Springfield 7 Muskogee 19. Joplin 5 Hutchinson 4. Bartlesville 12 1 Ponca City 5 2. Council Bluffs 6 8 Des Moines 1 5. Keokuk 2 Davenport 1 2nd game ended rain. St Joseph 4 2 Sioux City 3 0. Only games listed.
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Sioux City
Jacobs Cruises To Third Round At Wimbledon
American titleholder Helen Jacobs defeated Rollin Conqueroyut of Holland in straight sets 8 6 6 4 to advance to the third round of the All England Championships in London. Helen Wills Moody easily beat Adeline Yorke 6 3 6 1 to reach the second round.
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Holland
Helen Wills Moody
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Savoldi Edges Kazan In Harrisburg Match
Joe Savoldi defeated John Kazan in Harrisburg in a one fall wrestling bout. Savoldi, listed at 202 pounds from Three Oaks Michigan, faced Kazan of Toronto, weighing 215 pounds, for a credited win by fall.
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Joe Savoldi
Three Oaks
Mich
John Kazan
Toronto
Braves rookie Ed Moriarty resigns to enter priesthood
Ed Moriarty rookie second baseman for the Boston Braves quits after eight major league games. A Holy Cross graduate, he will begin a five year seminary course in Montreal shortly.
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Edward J
Moriarty
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Today’s Games Pairing MLB Matchups Across Cities
Philadelphia at Boston features Walters against Smith and Bowman facing Brandt. Washington visits New York with Burke opposing Ruffing. Boston meets Philadelphia with Ferrell against Marcum. Detroit travels to Chicago to face Crowder and Kennedy.
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Bowman
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Ruffing
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Marcum
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Chicago
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Kennedy
Giants Struggle as Pennant Charge Goes On
A recent stretch tests the New York Giants in the pennant race as they seek to overhaul rivals. They closed a strong home stand with wins and sit atop the standings, though last season’s late fade lingers with Cardinals and others wary. Schumacher extends his win streak to eight while Wel Otl hits his 14th homer. Pirates surge past Braves and Dodgers edge Cardinals in a tense, multi-game swing.
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George Watkins
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Borotra Accepts Duel Challenge From Paris Writer
London June 27 UP Jean Borotra hounding Basque tennis star ready to duel Paris sports writer Didier Poulain. Acceptance sent by registered mail. seconds meet to decide grounds and terms. Borotra names Lacoste and General Alvin as seconds. Poulain’s challenge stemmed from criticism over Davis Cup.
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