Bessemer and West Side Tigers Clash for American Title
Bessemer and West Side Tigers meet at 6 30 p m on Lee avenue field to decide the American division first half championship in the Lawrence County Twilight Baseball league. Both teams stand 11 3 and the winner advances to face Mahoning A A in a three game series next week.
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Lee Avenue Field
Bessemer
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Bengals
Mahoning A. A
W. L. Pet. Bessemer
Weed
Orrs
Monarchs
Pairings Set for Castle Hills Round Robin Tournament
Gene MacDonald of Castle Hills announced the 18 hole round robin pairings for the tournament starting today at Castle Hills. Matches must be completed within a week with first round pairings including Eddie Long Jr versus J K McGovern and Norman Nelson versus Sam Lewis.
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Gene MacDonald
Castle Hills
Eddie Long, Jr
J. K. McGovern
J. M. Wettich
J. Wilson
Norman Nelson
Sam Lewis
F. Perry
J. Miller
F. Sumners
F. B. Brenneman
Mat Hankonen
Don C. Perry
Fred Leslie
John Crombie
al Ingais
L. W. Strayer
J. E. Patterson
Ed Connery
Homer Gibson
L. G. Laurel
E. Patterson
M. K. Gilliland
A. G. Harbert
Max Ludwig
Stitchberry
Bill Nunn
DeWayne Cooper
Roger Mole
Standings from Yesterday's National League Scores
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 0 New York topped Cincinnati 4 to 0 Boston beat Chicago 3 to 1 Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 9 to 3
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New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Games Today Include Six Matchups Across East League
Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn Cincinnati travels to New York St Louis plays Philadelphia Chicago faces Boston in a full day of basketball across major rival arenas.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Yankees Fall Short in Neighboring Losses
Yesterday's Major League results show Philadelphia beat Cleveland 11 to 6, Boston outscored Detroit 9 to 7, Washington defeated Chicago 11 to 4, and St. Louis edged New York 5 to 4.
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Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Games Today Feature Four NBA Matchups
Boston visits Detroit as Philadelphia plays Cleveland and Washington faces Chicago. New York travels to St. Louis for a full slate of afternoon engagements.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Golf League Race Sees Five Teams Compete For Lead
In the New Castle Golf League five teams push the pace as Shenango Tin overtakes Gersons, East Side Service edges ahead of Pennsylvania Power, and Bick Strip Steel ties for first with East Side S. S. after beating Pennsylvania A. A. The News moves to sixth with five wins in six matches as next week’s features spotlight Gersons vs East Side S. S. and Blair Strip against Pennsylvania Power at Muny and Castle Hills.
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Colonial A C defeats New Wilmington 8 to 5 on their field
Colonial A C beat New Wilmington Merchants 8 to 5 as Thornton hit a home run and Warso added a triple and double. Patterson and Hartwell contributed for the Merchants, while Axe faced Colonial pitching and Cranmer split the battery with Axe. Umpire Virtue presided.
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Warso
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Patterson and Hartwell
Virtue
Gledhill Vines Reach All American London Final
Ellsworth Vines Jr. of Pasadena and his doubles partner Keith Gledhill, both Californians, advanced to the London tennis championships men singles semi finals ensuring an all American final with Cliff Sutter of New Orleans and Lester Stoefen also in contention. The report notes extra stray text about a dented car.
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Ellsworth Vines, Jr
Pasadena
Cal
U. S
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Cliff Sutter
New Orleans
Lester Stoefen
Giant
Californian
Pirates Suffer 9-0 Defeat as Losing Streak Grows
In Brooklyn on June 23 the Pirates drop to a three game slide after Ray Benge limits Pittsburgh to four hits. Heine Meine starts for the Pirates but is pulled in the fourth inning as Waite Hoyt finishes the game. Vaughn's double is the lone extra base hit for Pittsburgh. The Dodgers route the Pirates with six stolen bases. Sean Chagnon finishes for Brooklyn.
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Freebooters
Pittsburgh
Ray Benge
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Heine Meine
Gibson
Waite Hoyt
Sean Chagnon
Vaughn
Pirates
Benge
Dodger
Dodgers
Padden
Dunlap Reaches British Amateur Semis
George T. Dunlap Jr. of New York defeated R. H. Hardman 5 and 4 to advance to the semi finals of the British amateur golf championship at Hoylake. Despite a large crowd and windy conditions, the former American intercollegiate champion maintained composure and dominated the match.
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International
Hoylake
Eng
United States
George T. Dunlap, Jr
New York
R. H. Hardman
Lancashire
Heroes Beat Yankees 5 4 on Campbell Ninth Inning
Bruce Campbell of the Browns delivered a ninth inning single to overcome the Yankees 5 to 4. Tony Lazzeri committed an error in the ninth that set up Campbell’s decisive hit.
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International News Service
Bruce Campbell
Browns
Yankees
Tony Lazzeri
Campbell
Golf guidance on shot setup and anticipation
The piece advises golfers to pause until near the ball to judge distance and line before choosing a club, arguing early guesswork causes worry. It stresses standing over the ball to sight the line and gauge yards to avoid errors, noting pros shift weight as part of technique.
Sharkey Confident Of Beating Camera
Heavyweight champion Jack Sharkey, six days before his title defense against Carnera, declares he is in top form and not ready for past poor showings. He cites improved training and weighs 203 pounds, while manager John Buckley jokes about the fighter’s confidence.
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Davis J. Walsh
International News Service
Orangeburg
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Carnera
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Sharkey
Carera
Noble Sharkey
John Buckley
Oval
Ross
Rosefsky
Universals Set for Saturday Game at Centennial Field
The Universals will host the McKees Rocks All-Stars at 3:15 P M Sunday a road game in Akron looms next. Manager Clem General plans his best lineup with Paul McCullough possibly starting and Semler likely to pitch for the visitors. Fans rally behind the Universals as they aim to revive local baseball.
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Akron Goodyears
Hilltop Juniors Beat St Andrews Juniors in Mushball Showdown
Hilltop Juniors defeated St. Andrews Juniors 18 to 11 at Gaston Park. Hilltop pitcher Richardson held St. Andrews in check while Jokinen Nelson and Vargo hit home runs. Hilltops schedule next game against Paul Street Juniors at B. & O. field today.
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Price
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Paul Street
Radiator Juniors Fall At Cascade Field In Close Mudball
The Radiator Juniors lost 8 to 6 to Hilltop A. C. at Cascade field. Harkless pitched for the winners with E. Roth pitching for Radiators. D. Hahn homered and Boden dorfer hit a triple, both teams totaling six hits.
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Radiator Juniors
Imperials defeat Castlewood 11 to 2 in Eldersfield game
Zehnizer pitched for the Imperials allowing four hits and fanning 10. Book Griffiths Williams and Zehnizer led the batting for Imperialists in the base ball win over Castlewood at Eldersfield.
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Three Home Runs Spark East Side Victory Over Spencers
East Side Merchants beat Spencers 12 to 7 on Rose Avenue field as Kelly Brooks and H Lockley hit home runs.
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Radiators defeat Cascade Park in high scoring mush ball clash
The National Radiators beat Cascade Park 16 to 14 at Radiator Field in a heavy hitting game. Mauri and Heasley pitched for the Radiators with Babs pitching the full game for Cascade Park.
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St Andrews Falls to Catholic AC at Gaston Park Field
St Andrews lost 15 to 9 to the Catholic AC last night at Gaston Park Field. Vago dominated pitching for the Catholics while Hitchens and Harris shared pitching honors for St Andrews. Tonight St Andrews faces Ellwood City's Millers at 6:30 at Gaston Park Field with Babs slated to start.
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Millers
Ellwood City
Babs
Dave Riley
Croton Merchants Win Twice At Castle Field
Croton Merchants mushball team won two games at Castle Field. They beat the last Catholic A. C. 31 to 10 with Frub Crisci and Micco homering, Isabella and Aven each hitting one. Isabella and Aven were Croton battery. Vargo and Yeorge for Catholic A. C. The next game Crston? The Merchants beat Third U. P. 25 to 4 with Banfield and Isabella pitching. Crisci hit two homers, and Aven G. Kneram Banfield Isabella and Young Crisci each had one.
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Centennials Triumph Over Dads with 17 to 9 Victory
Centennials defeated Dads 17 to 9 on Centennial field. McConaghy hit a home run. Hopper and Ryan achieved three hits each. Hahn allowed 18 hits and Young surrendered nine.
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Centennial Field
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Hopper
Ryan
Hahn
Young
Strong Catholic mushball team dominates season
Catholics have won 21 of 25 games this season defeating St. Andrews West Side Merchants Bur lettes Canyons and the Reliables. Games are wanted. call 3889 M.
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Poplar A C defeats Olympic A C on Church field
Poplar A C beat Olympic A C 11 to 5 on the Church field yesterday. Olympics managed five hits off pitcher S. Pasterick while Poplar A C secured 11 hits off M. Baudi and Buns.
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Colonials Seek Games With Top City County Teams
Colonial A. C. will oppose North Highland on the Colonial field at 6 30 p m today. Colonials want games with the best teams in the city and county. Call Jack at 2141 M for games.
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North Highland
Slovak A C Drops Two Games In League Action
Slovak A C lost to Allman A C 9 to 6 and to Elder A C 7 to 6 yesterday. Slovak rallied in the seventh against Elder and pulled within one run of deadlocking the score.
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Allman A. C
Elder A. C
Maitland A. C. Defeats Fardales 41 to 22 in Basketball
Carnegie Midgets claim 13th win by beating Reynolds A. C. 25 to 7 yesterday. Fardales and Reynolds A. C. faced defeat as Maitland A. C. secured the high scoring win.
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Catholic A. C. Takes Series Over St. Andrews 15 to 9
Catholic A. C. won the series from St. Andrews five games to two with a 15 to 9 victory. Del Ross pitched well, allowing seven hits, while Copple Foster Harno Riley and Picarro each homered.
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Picarro
Orr A C Teams to Meet in Local Baseball Clash
Orr A C will play at Volant today and Volant will host Mahon ing Saturday to settle all games in the National division of the Lawrence County baseball league.
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Dutch Ross
Bishop
Ross
Price
Nationalivision
Orrs
Volanteller
Dunn
Orr A. C
Volant
Mahoning
Lawrence County Baseball League
Miners Escape After Collapse At Colonial Colliery
Three Kulpment miners at the Colonial Colliery in Marion Heights were unaware of a debris fall that sealed the mine. A rescue party excavated through the obstruction to free them, and they learned of their near death only after the breach was cleared.
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International News Service
Shamokin
Colonial
Marion Heights
Canzoneri Ross Title Bout Slated At Chicago Stadium
Tony Canzoneri meets Barney Ross in a 10 round fight for the lightweight crown at Chicago Stadium. Ross is quoted even money to win as fans anticipate a decisive title clash in a sport seen as a credit to the prize fighting industry.
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John C. Hoffman
International News Service
Chicago
Tony Canzoneri
Barney Ross
Ross
Vines Names Jack Crawford World’s Best Player
Ellsworth Vines, the American tennis champion, lauds Jack Crawford as the best in the world. He cites Crawford’s year performance and touring Australia where Crawford won two matches to Vines three, and expresses hope to face Crawford at Wimbledon.
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London
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Bernon S. Prentice
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Australia
Linen Swagger Coats Lead the Season
Linen swagger coats emerge as a standout trend this season, praised for their breathable fabric and relaxed silhouette. designers showcase neutral palettes and versatile styling options to pair with casual and dressy outfits alike.
National League names for big July 6 Midsummer Classic
Eighteen NL stars are picked for the July 6 game at Comiskey Park against the American League. The lineup will be determined by John McGraw in ten days with selections based on a popularity vote. Pitchers Warneke Hubbell Schumacher Hallahan. catchers Hartnett Wilson. outfielders Waner Klein Hafey Martin Berger O'Doul. infielders Frisch Terry Bartell Traynor Cuccinello English.
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International News Service
Chicago
Comiskey Park
John Heydler
John McGraw
Heydler
Len Warneke
Carl Hubbell
New York
Harold Schumacher
William Hallahan
St. Louis
Leo Hartnett
Jimmy Wilson
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Charles Klein
Philadelphia
Chick Hafey
Cincinnati
John Martin
Walter Berger
Boston
Frank O’doul
Frank Frisch
William Terry
Dik Bartell
Harold Tray
Carnera Tramps Through Forest For Quiet Break
Primo Carnera 264 pounds tackles a woodland stroll in Pompton Lakes New Jersey as handlers seek to give the boxer a rest before his title fight with Jack Sharkey next Thursday night. He carries two violins in cases and walks through sylvan devits in search of solitude amid the press glare and training schedule.
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International News Service
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N. J
Primo Carnera
Sylvan Devits
Man Mountain
Jack Sharkey
Primo
Canzoneri Faces Ross In Chicago Lightweight Title Bout
Tony Canzoneri meets Barney Ross in Chicago for a 10 round lightweight world title defense. The bout pits a reigning champion against a dangerous challenger at the stadium arena. Research notes show golf course numbers rising from 24 in 1910 to 5,856 by 1931 across private and public facilities.
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Tony Canzoneri
Barney Ross
Chicago
Hoover
Jamison Captures Medalist Honors In Greensburg Golf
Thomas S. Jamison Jr turned in a 73 and won medalist honors in the Westmoreland county amateur golf tournament held at Greensburg.
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Thomas S. Jamison, Jr
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Helen Wills Moody Advances to Queen's Club Semis
American tennis star Helen Wills Moody defeated Susan Noel 6-1 6-2 in London to reach the Queen's Club Tournament semi finals. The note ends with an odd aside about an old-fashioned girl telling her parents where she is going.
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International News Service
London
Helen Wills Moody
Queen’s Club
Susan Noel
Giants Increase Lead as Yankees Falter in Tight AL Race
In a busy day of baseball, the Yankees fell 5 4 to the Browns to drop into a tie for first with Washington, who crushed Chicago. Washington’s Joe Cronin and Heinie Manush fueled the shift, while Carl Hubbell’s shutout boosted the Giants to a 4 0 win over Cincinnati and a NL lead.
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Kiki Cuyler
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Ray Benge
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Pudgy Hack Wilson
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Ten Leading Hitters Displayed In League Averages
National League leaders include Klein Philadelphia .361 Martin St Louis .349 Moore Boston .349 Davis Philadelphia .347 Collins St Louis .343. Leader a year ago today P Waner Pittsburgh .376. American League leaders Simmons Chicago .367 Chapman New York .363 Cronin Washington .352 West St Louis .352 Schulte Washington .350. Leader a year ago today Foxx Philadelphia .381.
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