Giants Hold Narrow NL Lead on Steady Play
The New York Giants sit atop the National League pennant race with a three game lead over the Cubs, aided by Carl Hubbell's return and strong hitting from Mel Ott and Bill Terry. The club’s consistent play, few extended slumps, and a 91-win pace anchor their bid as they face 16 west coast games in the stretch. The Yankees and Tigers are in a tight AL battle as the season resumes after an open date.
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Hagen's Tourney Opens With Star-Studded Field
Rochester hosts the $3,000 Rochester Centennial Walter Hagen Open to honor Haig with an all-star amateur and pro field. Paul Runyan, PGA titleholder, will debut in competition while more than a hundred players tee off at Oak Hill Club as Detroit, Cleveland, Denver, and New York pros join legends like Sarazen Diegel Shute and MacFarlane.
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Cleveland
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Ky Laffoon
Denver
Johnny Farrell
Short Hills
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Willie MacFarlane
New York
Eureka Team Defeats Louisville Cooperage on Plum Street
The Eureka nine edged Louisville Cooperage 9 to 7 on Sunday. L Simpson pitched well for Eureka, allowing seven hits and adding three hits in five at bats. Crawford also had three hits, while Hampton led Cooperage with two hits in four at bats.
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Red Sox Rally In Ninth To Beat Reading 8 4
Boston rallies for five runs in the ninth to beat Reading 8 4 in an exhibition game. Dusty Cooke Dick Porter and Max Bishop homered for Boston while Art Graham hit for Reading. Walberg Legett Niggeling Gilvary Eckert Savino Moss pitched for Reading.
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Bean Ball Started Home Run Spree For Lou Gehrig
Lou Gehrig roared to 36 homers with a .383 average during a seven game Yankee home stand. A beaning in Norfolk sparked his hot streak, the result of which he has since piled 16 more homers, surpassing Babe Ruth's 1927 pace. Jimmie Foxx held 34 homers as Gehrig feared another beaning would threaten rivals.
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Yesterday's Results No Games Scheduled
Chicago plays Pittsburgh while Philadelphia faces Boston and Brooklyn meets New York St Louis takes on Cincinnati twice in today’s NBA card.
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Pégries
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Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
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Scheduled baseball games across major leagues today
A slate of matchups includes Cleveland at Chicago and St. Louis at Detroit, with New York at Washington (2) and Boston at Philadelphia. Regional scores show Atlanta 1 versus New Orleans 6 and Birmingham 0, plus Houston 4 and San Antonio 8. Other ties include Oklahoma City 4 Dallas 5 and Tulsa 3 Fort Worth 4. Additional pairings include Fort Worth at Dallas and Oklahoma City at Tulsa, followed by Galveston at Beaumont and San Antonio at Houston.
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Eee Et Eneere
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Boston Oereee Desceteoes
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Fort Worth
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Galveston
Beaumont
San Antonio
Houston
Hitchcock Slipping After Thirteen Years At Polo Peak
New York Aug 7 Hitchcock once the peerless figure of eastern polo may be slipping after thirteen years at the top. In a recent eastern test he was out ridden by younger stars and the U S Polo Association shifts him to No 3 for the next match as observers debate whether he has passed his peak. The stellar rider has long outlasted other sports legends and remains a 10 goal player despite questions about present form. A German doctor has replaced a paralyzed leg muscle with a steel spring.
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Babe Ruth
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Tommy
Long Island Fields
Hitchcock
U. S. Polo Association
Elmér Boeske
Cecil Smith
Jack Dempsey
Red Grange
Bob Jones
Paavo
Local Scores Report From Pine Bluff and El Dorado
Pine Bluff 3 El Dorado 6 and Jackson 4 Greenville 5 appear in a brief sports update showing regional high school or college basketball results with two close games and contrasting outcomes.
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Greenville
Pine Bluff
el Dorado
Braves Edge New London In Overtime Exhibition
The Boston Braves defeated a New London semi pro team 2 to 1 in an extra inning exhibition in New London. Randy Moore tied the game with a ninth inning homer and Manus drove in Lee from second with a single in the 10th to seal the win.
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U S Track Aces Sweep Oslo Meet With World Records
America's touring track stars dominated the Oslo meet on Monday. Ben Eastman set a new 500 m mark while Percy Beard lowered the 110 m high hurdles record and Jack Torrance extended shot put marks in both hands. Percy Beard, Bill Bonthron, Glen Hardin, and Bob Kane led the 1 000 meter relay victory in 1 53 3.
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New York
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Torrance
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Bill Bonthron
Glen Hardin
Eulance Peacock
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Bob Kane
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Cornelius Johnson
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Tallulah Triumphs Over Riverside Club in Golf Match
Tallulah Country Club defeated Riverside Country Club of Monroe 19 to 3 at Tallulah. Pro-am pair Winnie Cole and Johnnie Morris led with a 3 to 0 win over Shep Girault and Phioleau Ellis, key results include multiple pairs tallying Tallulah wins with far margins.
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Jim Shamblin
Marshall Hanna
Vols Saunter Past Barons In High-Scoring 10-9 Victory
Nashville Vols exploded for 18 hits to beat Birmingham Barons 10 to 9 after a 17 inning scoreless stretch. Griff in and Murray allowed nine hits apiece for Birmingham while Gabler shut out the Barons across six strong innings. Neisler also contributed in the late rally.
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Pelicans Rout Crackers 6 to 1 in five game series
New Orleans Pelicans win their 11th of 12 with a 6 to 1 victory over the Atlanta Crackers at Heinemann park. Frank Ragland silenced the Crackers with one hit allowed, and Bozie Berger homered with a man aboard in the fifth.
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Cubs Sign Bob O'Farrell And Release Benny Tate
The Chicago Cubs announced the signing of Bob O'Farrell former Reds manager and the unconditional release of catcher Benny Tate. O'Farrell will replace Tate as reserve backstop.
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Pelicans on verge of big lead in Southern Association race
New Orleans Pelicans hold a six game edge after an 11 of 14 stretch as they open a five game set with Nashville Volunteers. Nashville won the first half, while Chattanooga and Memphis press the field, with Pelicans aiming to extend their advantage despite challengers in pursuit. Fred Haas Jr. boosts after southern golf title with a 64 at Audubon and 65 at Colonial.
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Boxing card results from cities with multiple bouts
In New Orleans Willard Brown defeated Midget Mexico by decision, and Roy Calamari lost to Wild Bill McDowell by technical knockout. Al Jerome beat Frenchie Fournier by stoppage, while Soly Dukelsky outpointed Frankie Battaglia in Chicago. Other results include Bus Breeze over Sailor Born, Moe Butch stopping George Pace, Patsy Hennigan defeating Jack Holt, Bob Wilson stopping Cary Wright, and Carl Gugginia outpointing Kiki Allen in various venues.
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Washington
Bob Wilson
Florida
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Kiki Allen
New York
Big Sports Names Of Ten Years Ago Again Appear In Headlines
New York news recounts a crop of veteran sports figures in recent headlines. It notes Dempsey becoming a father, Ruth’s batting slide, Tilden and Grimes in tennis and pitching, Johnson ill, Hitchcock fading, Wills Moody withdrawing, Bobby Jones posting a 62, and Waite Hoyt again excelling for the Pirates.
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Cleveland
Tommy Hitchcock
Helen Wills Moody
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East Dixie League Game Summary Plays Across Cities
The brief score fragment lists teams Jackson Greenville McDonald and ONeill Tubbs McNaughton Simmons with Pine Bluff and El Dorado involved. Sweeney Rollins Sueme Willis and Krole are named in the lineup or play-by-play along with scattered inning-like figures 000 020 0373 and 010 131 000x- 6173.
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Longwood Bowl tourney begins with no upsets
Brookline Massachusetts August seventh report by Bill King notes a strong field of ten top players at the Longwood Bowl on velvety Brookline courts. Wilmer Allison dominated his two rounds 6-1 6-1 and 6-1 6-2, while Bitsy Grant and other seeds posted straight-set wins as the event returns to its former prestige.
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Tallulah Indian game and district results noted
The report covers a Tallulah Indian game with key plays and errors, noting McClung’s strong pitching and Seely, Blair and Dyess contributing timely hits. Details include scores, inning-by-inning miscues, base hits, and a 1 hour 57 minute game time with officials listed.
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Texas League racing tight as four teams vie in opener
San Antonio beat Houston 8 to 4 while Beaumont won 6 to 1 over Galveston and Fort Worth edged Tulsa 4 to 3. Dallas defeated Oklahoma City 5 to 4 as San Antonio surged from last place in a nine run ninth inning. Beau mont pitcher Joe Hare returned from a ten day layoff to scatter six Galveston hits in a win. Skeeter Newsome hit a ninth inning home run for Tulsa but fell short.
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Baer to referee El Dorado wrestling card
Max Baer world heavyweight boxing champion will referee a Williams versus Berry match in El Dorado Arkansas. Baer also plans to serve as third man in the preliminary bout, marking his first southern appearance since becoming champion. Local fans expect a natural rivalry as Williams and Berry bring strong fan support.
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