Cubs surge past Braves as Brooklyn slips in pennant chase
In a frantic baseball snapshot, the Cardinals beat the Robins 7 to 6 while Buddy Teachout stars for the Cubs in a 4 to 2 win over the Braves. The Pirates topple the Giants 8 to 5 as Washington trims Cleveland 9 to 2 and St. Louis halts New York 10 to 5.
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Harper and Shaw Win Men's Doubles by Default
Bernard Harper and Harry Shaw won the men's doubles title in a YMCA tennis tourney by default over Francis Weis and Kenneth Huber due to Weis injury. After a first round bye and a second round default from the Peck brothers, Harper and Shaw reached the final and earned a second default victory as July 28 deadline passed.
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Peck Brothers
Dallas Hurler on Way to join White Sox Camp
Vic Frazier a young right handed pitcher and property of the White Sox travels to Chicago to join camp after suspension is lifted. He had been with Dallas in the Texas league and initially stayed in Texas after spring training. Dallas urged his return but he remained away. The suspension must be resolved before reporting to the White Sox.
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Hidden Trust in Domestic Service Allegory
A line from Der Lustige Sach sse in Leipzig presents a narrator asserting total trust in a maid. The remark implies complete assurance of ongoing chores during absence, followed by a baffled reaction as the maid’s activities are questioned.
Out From Under Exports Lifted by Fashion’s Demand
Fashion’s regard for reptile skins spurs India and Brazil to export 439,200 and 168,400 pounds of skins to America. The quote contrasts public acclaim with private restraint as a husband’s voice is described as a whisper at home.
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Boston batter lines and Washington score notes
Boston and Washington games show box score lines with battery assignments for both teams. Detroit, Uhle, Cantrell and Desautels match Boston, while MacFayden and Connolly appear for Boston. Washington features R H E figures and batteries Cleveland Harder Miller Myatt Crowder Spencer.
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Roach & Musser kittenball edges Postoffice club
Bill Cullen pitched well and the Roach & Musser squad edged the Postoffice club 4 runs in the second inning to win a National league game at Weed Park. De Molays beat Heinz 57 club 14 to 0 at Jefferson Field with 17 hits and strong defense led by Figg Meltzer and Huber.
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Helen Wills Moody Bows Out Of Defense Of Title
San Francisco August 12 AP Helen Wills Moody will not defend the national women's tennis title at Forest Hills New York this month citing a wish to remain at home with her husband, home and relatives after her Wimbledon trip. Moody, who just won the Wimbledon singles, says she will not defend this year though she loves the game. The entry list for the national event closed today. Ends Seven Year Reign. New York August 12 AP Moody’s decision ends a seven year reign. she has seldom been beaten since 1923 except 1926 due to surgery.
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Fight Results From Cities Reported by AP
Boston Babe Hunt of Ponca City Oklahoma outpointed James J Brad dock from Jersey City in ten rounds. Arthur De Kuh of Italy stopped Bud Gorman of Sumrait New Jersey in four. Joe Dundee of Baltimore and Buck McTiernan of Swissvale Pennsylvania drew in ten rounds. Ernie Paters of Chicago outpointed Willie Pelligrini of Chicago in ten. Max Baer of Livermore California KOed K O Christner of Akron Ohio in two.
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Satirical German Cartoons Mock Schmel ing Hitler Era
The piece reviews cartoons in Simplicissimus satirizing Germany from Goethe to Schmel ing, depicting Hauptmann with Schmeling’s mother and a physiology professor pointing to the world’s championship region. It then shifts to Flight of the Robins noting Brooklyn Dodgers’ fielding and batting ranks and praising pitching staff led by Dazzy Vance and Wilbert Robinson’s development.
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Herr Goethe
Faust
Bismarck
Herr Adolf Otto Sigfried Max Schmeling
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Goethe
Gerhart Hauptmann
Frau Schmeling
Sharkey
Robins
Brooklyn Robins
Dodgers
32 Teams Start Play in Tennis Doubles Tourney
Rye August 12 AP Thirty two teams begin the eastern grass court championship doubles at Westchester Country Club with top seeds led by Bill Tilden and Francis T Hunter. Jersey pair Van Ryn Mangin seeded fourth and other seeded duos follow as singles players shift to doubles. An English vaporizer fuel experiment powers a motor truck with confiscated liquor. One life lost for every seven million steamboat passengers in U S history.
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Harris Coggeshall
Wilbur F. Coen, Jr
Major Heroes of The Day
Bud Teachout of the Cubs pitched the team into first place by holding the Braves to six hits. Larry French of the Pirates aided ending a losing streak with a double and two singles. Rip Collins and George Bilene held the Yanks to five hits for the Browns. Goose Goslin of the Browns hit two home runs. Danny MacFayden of the Red Sox limited the Tigers to three hits.
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League Leaders National League Batting and Key Stats
Lists top seasonal leaders: Batting Terry of the Giants at .410 and 181 hits. Klein of the Phillies with 115 runs, 124 RBIs, and 39 doubles. Comorosky of the Phillies with 15 triples. Wilson of the Cubs with 39 home runs. Cuyler of the Cubs with 27 steals. Gehrig of the Yankees leads with .386 batting and 128 runs. Ruth of the Yankees with 140 RBIs and 42 home runs. Hodapp of the Indians with 35 doubles. Combs of the Yankees and Gehringer of the Tigers tied 15 triples. Gehringer and McManus of the Tigers with 16 stolen bases.
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You Will Either Pay Me Or Go Out Today
A Madrid humor brief quotes a landlady pressuring a lodger to pay two months' rent or leave immediately. The lodger replies with a wry aside about a previous landlady preferring both options.
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Paddy Harmon Dies Penniless After Building Chicago Stadium
Paddy Harmon, once a dreamer who built the Chicago stadium, died nearly penniless with $2.50. A benefit boxing show is planned at the stadium next month to aid his widow and four year old daughter, financed by friends who covered funeral expenses.
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Associated Press
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Irish convict seeks interview with Birmingham warden
The Irish convict, missing a personal kit article, demanded access to the warden. The interview was granted and he apologized, noting a thief in the signals of Birmingham, England as he spoke for results.
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