Budge Dominates Wimbledon Round With Scorching Win
Don Budge, the Oakland standout, overwhelmed Frenchman Christian Boussus 6-1 6-4 6-2 in the Wimbledon third round to signal he could beat any opponent. Budge’s Davis Cup teammates Bitsy Grant Frankie Parker and Gene Mako advanced to the fourth round as favorites fell and Budge’s power drew crowd roaring and bets off. Budge faced only minor resistance from Boussus, while von Cramm edged Yamagishi in another round.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Don Budge
England
Oakland
Calif
Christian Boussus
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Germany
Jiro Yamagishi
Boussus
Budge
Bryan M
Bitsy) Grant
Atlanta
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Gene Mako
Los Angles
Don
Heinrich Henkel
Vivian McGrath
Jack Crawford
Australia
Ladislaus Hecht
Czechoslovakia
H W
Bunny) Austin
Austin
Jack Bromwich
Bats and Women Fear Story Mixed With Superstition
The article notes that bats do not cause hair bites but recounts a superstition that women fear bats. It presents the claim as a belief rather than a proven incident and references no specific events or individuals.
Barons Top Lookouts in Free Hitting Upset
In Chattanooga on Thursday Birmingham defeated the Lookouts 10 to 9 in a slugfest. The Barons rapped 16 hits off three pitchers while Chattanooga lined 15 hits. Clancy went four for four for Birmingham, with the Lookouts managing late runs but falling short.
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Barons Wallop Lookouts
Chattanooga
Tenn
Birmingham
Chattanooga Lookouts
Barons
Lookouts
Clancy
Baron
Hutchins
Casey
George
Garbark
Lanahan
Niemiec’s walkoff winner gives Little Rock 4 3 win over Nashville
In a 4 3 decision at Little Rock, Al Niemiec doubled to drive in Nonnenkamp from second in the ninth after Nashville tied 3-3. Nashville led 3-1 entering the frame before Little Rock’s late rally. Liberto popped out and Deal was passed before Niemiec’s decisive hit.
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Ark
al Niemiec
Nonnenkamp
Nashville
Travelers
Vols
Nonnenkarmap
Liberto
Deal
Niemiec
Werk
Watkins and Leggett
Porter
Dickman
Thompson
Beasley Wins Paper Mill Superintendents Golf Tourney
Bun Beasley won the National Paper Mill superintendents golf tournament at Springfield with a 78, besting 150 competitors from mills nationwide. The event capped the silver Morehouse trophy, awarded at a banquet for 1200 visiting superintendents at Guire Park Golf Club.
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Springfield
Mass
Bun Beasley
Superinten- Guire Park
West Monroe
Joe
McGuire Park
United States
Beasley
Monroe Hardware Climbs Closer in City League Race
Monroe Hardware defeated Tidwell and Sons 7 to 3 yesterday and now trails Soul Adler Garage by a half game and Cooperative Bireley by a half game. Collens Pharmacy visits Ys Park as Hardware Merchants seek a tie for second with the Milkmen behind the Garagemen. Sonny Maroney hit a first inning homer for Monroe Hardware.
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Monroe Hardware
Soul Adler Garage
Cooperative Bireley
Boby” Herron
Ed Lolley
Sonny” Maroney
Williams
Guyton
Tidwell
Jim White
Charlie Womack
Champs Lead Play in Denver Tourney
Defending champion John Dawson of Chicago and two former champions Eddie Held of St. Louis and Gus Moreland of Peoria along with Denver veteran Frank J. English moved into the quarter finals of the Trans Miss golf tournament. Reynolds Smith from Dallas and Ed C Kingsley of Salt Lake City led the youth contenders with Doering of Chicago and Schumacher of Dallas completing the eight player slate. Dawson beat Fred Newton of Cleveland 6 and 4 in a third round clash.
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John Dawson
Chicago
Dawson
Eddie Held
St. Louis
Gus Moreland
Peoria
Ill
Frank J. English
Reynolds Smith
Dallas
Ed C. Kingsley
Salt Lake City
Arthur L. Doering
Stanford University
Don Schumacher
Dallas Husky
Fred Newton
Cleveland
Texarkana
Baseball's IG Six Standings Leaders Excerpt
Standings of the leaders list players, clubs and stats. Medwick of the Cardinals leads with 215 at bats and a .414 average. Genrig of the Yankees 209 at bats and .392. Hartnett of the Cubs 100 at bats and .380. Other top figures include Vaughan, Walker, Gebringer across Pirates Tigers and Tigers with notable totals.
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Associated Press
R H Pet. Medwick
Cardinals
Genrig
Yankees
Hartnett
Cubs
Vaughan
Pirates
Walker
Tigers
Gebringer
Cubs Win Last
Cardinals wallop Dodgers 13 to 3 in St Louis series finale. Bob Weiland allowed 12 hits but the Cardinals batted around in two innings and built a large lead. Johnny Cooney led the Dodgers with a triple double and single driving in all three runs.
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Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bob Weiland
Brooklyns
Gas House Gang
Fred Frankhouse
George Jeffcoat
Johnny Cooney
Dodger
Cubs
Giants
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Abrhpoa Brack HY
Bucher
Lavagetti
Manush
Perret
E Owes Stripp
Cooney
Seas English
Ree
Hewenes
Malinosky
Frankhouse
Jeffcoat
Jeffcont
J. Martin
Tee Moore
Brown
Durocher
Ogrodowski
Weiland
Medwick
Mize
Gutteridge
St Louis
Welland
Sears Ballanfant
Kiem
Belloise Knocks Out McLeod In Madison Square Garden Bout
New York on June 25. Mickey Belloise the featherweight champion knocked out Jimmy McLeod of Tacoma in 34 seconds of the seventh round of a 10 round summer show at Madison Square Garden. Belloise weighed 131 pounds. McLeod 133.
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Mickey Belloise
Jimmy McLeod
Tacoma
Wash
Madison Square Garden
Belloise
McLeod
Louis Louis Destined To Be Credit To His Race
Chicago June 25 Joe Louis the new heavyweight champion is described as a credit to his race. The article notes his rise from obscurity to the top, influenced by trusted mentors and managers Julian Black and John Roxborough, and trainer Jack Blackburn. It mentions his disciplined training near Kenosha Wisconsin and his improved conduct after signing to fight Jimmy Braddock.
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Chicago
Joe Louis
Louis
Joe
Alabama
Lakewood
N. J
Max Schmeling
Midas
Chmeling
Jimmy Braddock
Kenosha
Wis
Julian Black
John Roxborough
Jack Blackburn
Chappie
Louis’ Camps
Chattanooga Ball Club Names New Pilot Rodger
Bill Rodgers takes charge as the new pilot of the Chattanooga baseball club amid talk of his blunt style and fondness for steak. The announcement signals a shift in leadership as the team eyes a stronger season.
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Sissy
Bill Rodgers
Chattanooga Baseball Club
Rodpers
Judges POUND Monroe Twins in 10-1 Excerpt at Pine Bluff
The Judges beat Monroe 10-1 as Grant drove in four runs and Leonard three, with Pine Bluff widening a late lead after a strong sixth inning. Zajac held the Twins to six hits while Pate and Wolfsberger exchanged blows in a high scoring battle.
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Grove Subdues Tigers and Yankees Win in Slugfest
Detroit faced Boston as the Browns exploded with three singles and an error in the first, Vosmik hit a three run homer in the second, and Clift added a triple and a fly in the third. New York built its offense with a three run third inning and homers by Selkirk and Dickey to power past St Louis 9 to 6. Washington extended its winning streak to five with an 8 to 2 win over Cleveland behind Monte Weaver. Philadelphia saw Chicago White Sox blank Philadelphia 7 to 0, with Thornton Lee surrendering 14 hits but shutting down the A’s in key moments.
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Paul Richards
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Cleveland Indians
Monte Weaver
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Lloyd Brown
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Buddy Lewis
Weaver
Philadelphia
Chicago White Sox
Athletics
Harry Kelley
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Thornton Lee
Sox
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Johnson
Rothrock
Ambler
Sing
Calhoun Wins 6-4 In Little Six League Thriller
Calhoun defeats Farmerville 6 to 4 at home as Sherrod allows ten hits but shuts down the opposition in key moments. Farmerville pitcher Albritton gives up 13 hits and two errors mar the visitors' efforts. Tallulah Owls no hits Giant Collar 7 to 0 behind Willie Montgomery's dominant pitching and A. D. Clark’s two doubles and two singles. They prepare to host Alexandria next.
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Little Six League
Farmerville
Sherrod
Albritton
Tallulah
Tallulah Owls
Colllar
Piney Woods
Miss
Willie Montgomery
A. D. Clark
Owls
Alexandria Negro
Henderson Oilers wallop Texarkana in six-hit debut show
Henderson defeated Texarkana 11 to 0 as Buddy Galvin, recent Evangeline league recruit from Alexandria, shined with four hits. Manager Guy Cartwright fueled a 15-hit Henderson attack with two doubles and two singles, scoring four times.
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Henderson
Tex
Texarkana
Buddy Galvin
Alexandria
Guy Cartwright
Poynter
Assaf
Rappleman
Galvin
House
Boxing results from several cities highlight weekend bouts
In New York Mike Belloise stopped Jimmy McLeod in Tacoma Red Bruce was knocked out by Al Gainer in Pittsburgh and Harry Balsamo outpointed Casper La Rosa in New York. Ralph Hurtado defeated Lou Trowbridge in Miami, Andy Callahan beat Nat Bor in Boston, Texas Joe Dundee won over Ray Lyle in Charlotte, Al Massey edged Carl Knowles, and Norman Cohen defeated Clyde Roberts in Charlotte on points.
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Associated Press
New York
Mike Belloise
Jimmy McLeod
Tacoma
Wash
Pittsburgh
al Gainer
New Haven
Conn
Red Bruce
Harry Balsamo
Casper la Rosa
Ralph (Indian) Hurtado
Panama
Lou Trowbridge
Miami
Fla
Boston
Andy Callahan
Lawrence
Mass
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Charlotte
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Joe Dundee
Dallas
Tex
Ray Lyle
Akron
al Massey
Carl Knowles
Rome
Norman Cohen
Norfolk Va
Clyde Roberts
Pair Finds Hidden Mushroom Crop on Park Stump Near West Park
Antonio Gaeta and Carl Rontelli discovered a rotted tree stump in West Park California covered in mushrooms. They carried the stump home and have harvested 30 pounds in a single picking, enjoying fresh mushrooms as they please.
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West Park
Calif
Antonio Gaeta
Carl Rontelli
Dallas Steers edge San Antonio to salvage series final
Dallas beat San Antonio 5 to 3 as Bill Miller walked two Steers to allowance and a late sixth inning run. Fred Marberry pitched well for Dallas while Miller, Sams and Taylor contributed for San Antonio. The victory snapped a rough night for the visitors.
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Dallas Steers
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Bill Miller
Antonio Hurler
Fred Marberry
Steers
Forman
Vraneeha
Miller
Sams
Taylor
Marberry
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Okla
Oilers
Galveston Bugs
San Antonio Missions
Galveston
Armbrust
Jonnard
Bivin
Susce
Stein
Struss
Lahti
McCaskill
Billy McGehee Defends Mississippi Junior Tennis Crown
Billy McGehee, 17, of New Orleans high school fame, defends his junior title in Jackson Mississippi by defeating Earl Bartlett 6 3 4 6 6 1. He also wins senior round to reach finals as top contender. Mary McQuiston of Dallas beats Jesse and Frances Grossnickle to reach finals against Marilyn McRae or Eleanor Stroud.
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Miss
Billy McGehee
New Orleans
Mississippi
McGehee
Earl Bartlett
Louis Offered London Fight Fails To Secure Bout
Joe Louis received a London offer to defend his world heavyweight title against an opponent to be named after August on a 42 12 percent gate share and a 15 000 pound guarantee. The plan aimed to draw Louis to Wembley or White City to counter Schmeling Farr, but a tax stipulation in the proposal deterred Jacobs and Louis's team from accepting.
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Joe Louis
London
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Max Schmeling
Brown Bomber
Louis
Jack Days
Len Harvey
Wembley Stadion
Eack
Jacobs
Schmeling
Tommy Farr
White City Arena
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C. Critchley
White City
Louis Braddock
Farr
Arthur Elvin
Schmeling-Farr
America
Wembley
Elvina Sablegram
Inha Roxboroug
Julian Black
Stars Yesterday in Major League Baseball
The report highlights several standout performances from yesterday’s games. Jim Brown singled and drove in three for the Cardinals in a 13-3 win over the Dodgers, Monte Weaver allowed eight hits in an 8-2 Senators victory, Billy Herman homered tripled and singled driving in three for a 10-5 Cubs win, Joe Cronin had a homer and triple in a 9-0 Red Sox win over Detroit, Lee Grissom saved a 6-4 Reds win with one-inning relief, Bill Dickey contributed a homer and two singles with four RBIs in the Yankees 9-6 over the Browns, Rip Radcliffe had two doubles and two singles with three runs in a 7-2 White Sox win, and Lou Fette pitched well for the Bees in a 9-6 win over the Pirates driving in two.
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Boston
Lou Fette
Bee
Pirate
Bees
Bill Swift
Mace Brown
Jim Weaver
Jim Tobin
Fette
Pirates
Boston Abrhpoa
Warstler
Johnson
Moore
Fletcher
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P. Waner
Vaughan
Suhr
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Associated Press
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Cardinals
Dodgers
Monte Weaver
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Billy Herman
Cubs
Giants
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Detroit
Lee Grissom
Reds
Phillies
Bill Dickey
Yankees
Browns
Rip Radcliffe
White Sox
Athletics
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