Sox Sweep A's in Big Chicago Turnaround Shocker
Chicago White Sox win four straight at Comiskey Park, climaxing with a 13-4 rout of the Philadelphia Athletics. Despite outhits, they string together ten runs in a single eighth inning to surge from last to fourth. Yankees slide to cellar after a 3-2 loss to Detroit as Red Ruffing and Buck Newsom duel without further scoring. Browns top Senators in 12 innings, Cubs beat Phillies 4-3 in 13 innings at Shibe Park. Major league schedule sees rainouts and the Indians vs Red Sox clash postponed.
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Fights Last Night In Atlantic City Card Ends Draw
Victor Cordia from Atlantic City fought 60 125 Puerto Rico and Bobby of Philadelphia to a draw in a nightlife boxing bout. The match drew attention from local fans and promoters.
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Red Sox Build Up Lead By Cronin Short-Shift Pitching
The Red Sox surged to an early lead by using a revolving staff, deploying 11 pitchers led by Herb Hash and Mickey Harris. Joe Cronin blended relief and starts to outpace opponents, with Bob Grove aging and Wilbur Butland emerging as a promising 21 year old. The strategy hinges on Cronin outnumbering foes while developing younger arms.
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League Leaders Battling Baseball Stats In 1920s Summary
The report lists top performers in the American and National Leagues, highlighting leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, steals, and pitching. Notable names include Foxx, Finney, Danning, Mize, Werber, and Walters with season highs and impressive stats across multiple categories. This snapshot captures key players from Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, St. Louis, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago, Brooklyn, and Cleveland.
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Western Illinois State Teachers Turn Tractors With Triple Play
A line drive to left fielder started a rare triple play as Eddie Willard tagged two runners to end the inning, helping Western Illinois State Teachers beat Caterpillar Tractors of Peoria 6 to 2 last night.
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Caterpillar Tractors
Eddie Willard
Golfers Vie for 1940 National Open Berths at Ponte Vedra
Twenty five golfers from Florida and Georgia compete at Ponte Vedra Country Club in Jacksonville for three spots in the 1940 National Open at Cleveland June 6-8. Frank Rogers heads the sectional. three of the 28 originally entered with the USGA withdrew. Al Nelson Henry F Bolesta and C E Phillips are among the withdrawals.
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Ponte Vedra
Stars Shine as Yankees Fall to Buck Newsom in Six-Hit Win
Associated Press notes Buck Newsom of the Tigers held the Yankees to six hits and fanned seven for his fourth win in a 3-2 decision. Taft Wright of the White Sox launched a two run homer fueling an 10 run eighth inning assault on the Athletics. George McQuinn hit two home runs for the Browns including a 12th inning rally to defeat the Senators. Al Todd and Bob Mattick of the Cubs collected three hits and drove in runs in the 13th to beat the Phillies.
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Chautauqua Institution Founded in 1874
The Chautauqua Institution was established in 1874 marking the start of its long-running cultural and educational programs. The historical note highlights the founding year and the institution's longstanding role in public lectures, arts, and community gatherings.
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Chautauqua Institution
Overlin Wins Middleweight Title Fight at MSG
Ken Overlin, a veteran from Washington DC, defeats Ceferina Garcia in Madison Square Garden to claim the middleweight title. The unanimous decision over 15 rounds leaves Garcia battered, with Overlin’s sharp left jab and right cross sealing the win. Garcia earns a rematch clause, but Overlin eyes a bout with Al Hostak as the recognized champ.
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New York
Ken Overlin
Washington, D. C
California
Ceferina Garcia
Madison Square Garden
Art Donovan
Overlin
Garcia
Fred Apostoli
al Hostak
Seattle
National Boxing Association
Associated Press
Ken
Yesterday's Results Across Leagues and States
Baseball and regional scores report games in progress and completed results from the American Association, South Atlantic, Georgia-Florida, Southeastern, Southern, and Florida East Coast circuits. Notable outcomes include Columbus routing Jacksonville 15 to 4, Miami Beach beating West Palm Beach 4 to 3, and Augusta defeating Spartanburg 6 to 3 amid scattered rain delays.
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Pollard Becomes Father of Baby Girl in Pasadena
Johnny Red Pollard, retired jockey and Seabiscuit companion, has become a father as his wife gives birth to a baby girl in Pasadena California. Mrs Pollard served as Red s nurse during his recovery from a broken leg.
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Fifth Column Rounds Up July News In Sports Roundup
Sports roundoff by Eddie Brietz notes scouts in Minnesota vetting high school prospects for Bernie Bierman’s football program. Pirates and Reds trade chatter and schedules spark chatter as De Pere HS colors mix with coral lockers. Marionettes aside, boxing and racing updates surface with Bobby Ruffin and a Lyon club date controversy.
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Pro Pointers For Niblick Swing Slow Backstroke Hesitation
Mortie Dutra teaches a niblick approach with very slow hand travel on the backstroke and a slight pause at the top. The Royal Oak professional notes this method reduces tension, improves tempo, and yields pleasing results for his pupils from 40 to 75 yards.
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Royal Oak
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Bimelech Flops in Tests as Wood Doubts Colt's Form
Brooklyn Eagle columnist Jimmy Wood questions Bimelech's ability and mocks Colonel Eardley's Colt of 1940 after two major tests by three year olds. The piece portrays sharp wagering mood and ownerless confidence facing a potential upset.
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Jimmy Wood
Brooklyn Eagle
Colonel Eardley
Post columnist Swope eats unusual breakfast dishes
In a light column Tom Swope the Cincinnati Post baseball expert shares an outlandish breakfast scene. He dines at the M Alpin with cantaloupe stuffed with hot slaw and pours pork gravy over apple pie, claiming he feels better than ever.
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Tom Swope
Cincinnati Post
Power House Beats Office Laboratory In BA Softball Clash
The Power House ten defeated Office Laboratory 15 to 3 in Millville, maintaining third place. Office Lab totaled 12 hits to Power House’s 17 but failed in late-inning clutch hitting. Lavell led Office Lab with two runs and two hits in four at bats. Tonight at 8 p.m. Main Tenance faces Pulp Mill in the final game of the week. Box score notes Power House 15, Office Lab 3.
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Office Laboratory
Office Laboratory Ten
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Power House
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Cater
Phillips
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Derby winner at Epsom Downs in tight four-length win
Today a year ago Earl of Rosebery's Blue Peter won the derby at Epsom Downs by four lengths from Fox Cub, William Wood ward's Hypnotist, and American entry. Three years ago New York Yankees led the American league as rookie Spud Chandler shut out Cleveland 14-0 while the Athletics fell 8-6 to the St. Louis Browns.
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Epsom Downs
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Spud Chandler
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