Boxer Sharkey Faces Extortion Letters Amid Family Crisis
June 24 reports from Newton Massachusetts describe heavyweight champion Sharkey racing home from training after threats demanding $5,000. The notices target Buckley and threaten harm to Sharkey's family. Sharkey's children were found healthy on arrival, but concern over withheld family matters lingered.
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Vines May Join Tilden on Tour
Bordon June 24 Americans top tennis star Ellsworth Vines Jr. weighs offers to turn pro amid Wimbledon and Queen's Club events. Report says a $100000 proposal could hinge on preserving his U S title, with Vines denying any final decision while confirming amateur status for now.
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Sharkey Aims to Avenge Schaaf's Death in Big Fight
In a Madison Square Garden showdown Thursday night, heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey faces Primo Carnera with revenge for Ernie Schaaf's death weighing on Sharkey. Carnera, once seen as nearly invincible, may be knocked off by Sharkey's fury and resolve as they weigh in around 205 and 260 pounds respectively. The bout attracts up to 60,000 fans and bettors favor Sharkey to overturn past odds.
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Parker to Meet Lott in Western Singles Final
Parker of Milwaukee and George Lott Jr. Davis Cup veteran reach the western singles final at River Forest Illinois. Parker beat Thane Halstead 6 2 6 0 6 1 in the semi finals and joined with Bob Bryan to win the doubles. Lott defeated Bob Bryan 6 3 6 3 6 4 to set the final showdown with Parker.
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Milwaukee
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Thane Halstead
Chicago
Lott
Bob Bryan
Chattanooga
Tenn
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Bryan
Wilbur Hess
Jack Smith
Fort Worth
Texas
Junior Coen
Kansas City
Fritz Mercur
Bethlehem
Scott Rexinger
John Shostrom
Record of Long Miami Influx In Year End
Survey shows 1 155 000 persons entered Miami Florida during the year ended March 15 last.
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Golf grip fundamentals for consistent power and control
The article stresses proper hand grip to prevent trouble in golf. It warns against over tightness and highlights maintaining a secure grip with the last two fingers of the left hand and the right hand’s thumb and forefinger. Proper finger action supports wrist movement and full swing power.
Simmons Leads Baseball Vote
Al Simmons tops the balloting for baseball’s greatest player in the vote to pick the American and National league teams to meet in the game at Comiskey Park July 6. Chuck Klein tops the National league. Gehrig and Frisch lead at first and second base respectively.
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al Simmons
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Philadelphia
John A. Heydler
John J. McGraw
Lou Gehrig
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Bill Terry
New York Giants
Frankie Frisch
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Charley Gehringer
Detroit
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh
Jimmy Dykes
Joe Cronin
Washington
Dick Bartell
Cronin
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
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Dickey
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Klein
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Cleveland
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Frank O'Doul
New York
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Connie Mack
Athletics
Lonnie Warneke
Cubs
Warneke
Carl Hubbell
Vernon Gomez
Grove
Wes Ferrell
Cleveland Indians
Red Lucas
Cincinnati
Jimmy Foxx
Rapides Club to Sponsor July 4 Golf Tourney
The Rapides Golf and Country Club in Alexandria announces an invitation tournament for July 4 open to all entrants from Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi. Morning nine holes qualify and 18 holes decide medals with three prizes per flight. Driving and putting contests for men and a women’s putting contest accompany the event featuring top golfers Bobby Anderson Freddie Haas Edwin McClure Fred Odom and Ray Bradford among expected participants.
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Rapides Golf and Country Club
Louisiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Bobby Anderson
Baton Rouge
Freddie Haas
Bastrop
Edwin McClure
Shreveport
Fred Odom
New Orleans
Bradford
Robby Anderson
Panthers Buy Fielder Harry Rosenberg In Texas
Fort Worth Panthers acquire outfielder Harry Rosenberg from the Indianapolis Indians. Rosenberg, a right handed batter who hit .318 for Indianapolis last season, joins the team for tomorrow's double header against the Dallas Steers in Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Fort Worth Panthers
Dallas Steers
Harry Rosenberg
Rosenberg
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis
California Dept of Agriculture Elims White Fly Menace
California state department of agriculture reports near elimination of the white fly, a citrus insect pest, through new eradication methods. The breakthrough targets the pest’s lifecycle, aiming to protect citrus groves statewide and reduce crop losses.
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California State Department of Agriculture
Crackers sweep Barons as Kleinhans shines on mound
Atlanta defeated Birmingham 2 to 0 to complete a four game series sweep. Kleinhans pitched seven scattered hits for the Crackers while the Barons managed little offense. Phillips and Berres provided early support as Birmingham offered only scattered baserunners.
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Phillips
Knoxville Delights Pelicans 4 3 to End New Orleans Skid
Knoxville earned its fifth straight win by beating New Orleans 4 to 3. Allington hit a leadoff home run in the top of the first inning. Adkins and Head pitched for Knoxville with Perrin and George catching for New Orleans.
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Griffin Wins Eighth Victory as Chicks Beat Nashville 6 2
Clarence Pop Griffin, a left hander, collects his tenth win of the season for the Memphis Chicks. He limits Nashville to eleven hits while his team plates seven runs to win 6 to 2. Final score by innings shows Memphis with a 6 2 victory.
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Little Rock Travels Win 4 1 Over Lookouts in Eighth Inning
In Little Rock on June 24 the Travelers exploded for four runs in the eighth to defeat Chattanooga 4 to 1. Pitcher Barnabe limited the Lookouts to two hits and faced a tough late rally.
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Relieft pitcher halts rally as Nats win 7 to 5
A relief pitcher shuts down a late rally and the Washington Nationals secure a 7 to 5 victory. The section notes continued play with a box score, while earlier actions mention the Athletics rallying past Cleveland Indians.
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Nats
Yankees Take Odd Game in Five Series From Browns 8 to 4
New York pitchers held Cleveland to seven hits as Vernon Gomez worked well. Ted Gullic muffed a fly and Oscar Melillo homered after a misplay by Fred Walker. Dickey and Walker hit homers in the rally as Ed Wells relieved for New York. In St Louis, Gomez allowed seven hits while McDonald struggled early. Sitka noted as Alaska’s capital with population under 1,100 amid a vast territory.
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Orchardist Dusts 2360 Acres in 28 Hours by Air
An orchardist from Tulare California dusts 2 360 acres of fruit trees using sulphur while piloting an airplane at 90 miles per hour over 28 hours, showcasing rapid aerial spraying technique.
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Braves edge Cubs in 11 as Demaree helps Cubs stumble
Boston Braves win 2-1 in 11 innings over the Chicago Cubs on June 24. Frank Demaree homered for Chicago, while Tony Cuccinello and Dan Taylor added early power for Boston. Warneke pitched well for Chicago before Frankhouse closed out in relief for Boston.
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Ferriday All Stars to Host Alexandria Black Reds Sunday
The Ferriday All-Stars a local Negro baseball club meet the Alexandria Black Reds at the Ferriday baseball park on Sunday afternoon. Ferriday aims to extend its winning streak by adding the Rapides parish club to their victims.
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Ferriday All-Stars
Alexandria Black Reds
Rapides Parish
Bell Wins Delaware State Tennis Championship
Berkeley Bell of New York defeated Harold Mac Guffin of New York to win the Delaware state tennis championship at the Wilmington Country Club with scores 0 6 4 6 2 6 4.
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Michael Scott Wins British Amateur Golf Title at 58
Hoylake England June 24 The Honorable Michael Scott aged 58 becomes the oldest British amateur champion after a 4 and 3 final victory over Thomas A. Bourn in a 36 hole match. Scott, once Australia champion, stayed never behind in the final as 5,000 spectators watched his steady iron play and sharp finishing around the greens.
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Eng
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Thomas A. Bourn
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Australia
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George T. Dunlap, Jr
New York
William Tweddell
Dunlap
Giants Lead N L Standings Amid Pitching Success
Henry Meelmore notes the National League table on June 24 with New York atop St. Louis and others, as the Giants ride shutouts by Schumacher Parmalee and Fitzsimmons to the front. He questions why crowds lag despite their hot form and power.
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Deadliest US mine disaster at Monongah in 1907
An explosion at Monongah West Virginia in December 1907 killed 358 men, the worst mining disaster in U.S. history.
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W. Va
United States
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