Americans Win Aquatic Events of the Olympics
At Berlin on August 15 the United States claimed unofficial men's and women's team titles in swimming aided by divers. Marshall Wayne won the ten meter platform, Elbert Root took second, and Japan led in other events. The American women edged Holland for the team title, Rita Maassenbroek starred for the Dutch. Hungary took water polo and Kabos won fencing sabre. Jackie Wilson lost in boxing finals with silver, Lou Laurie earned bronze in flyweight. India beat Germany to win field hockey.
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Speaking softly to dogs and anglers guides patient hunting
A column weaving dog training by voice control, archery notes, and a revival of archery as a national pastime. It contrasts quiet dog handling with harsh methods, offers fly fishing tips, and mentions widespread archery practice with parks, ranges, and rentals for the public.
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Giants Move Closer to First as Phillies Defeated
New York Giants beat Philadelphia 4 to 1 boosting their bid for first place in the National League. Carl Hubbell won his seventh straight decision, while Jim Weaver and Jess Haines stood out for Pittsburgh and St Louis in separate games.
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Jack Johnson predicts Louis will fall to Sharkey in comeback bout
Sport writer notes Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, says Joe Louis will be beaten by Jack Sharkey. Johnson cites Sharkey’s experience and left hook, arguing Louis’s flaws in stance and defense make him vulnerable. He also compares Louis to Schmeling and forecasts similar outcome.
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Harrah player praised as major-league prospect on local softball team
Travea Wan er, cousin of Lloyd and Paul Wan er of the Pittsburgh baseball stars, plays on a local softball team in Harrah Oklahoma. Manager Jack Vantosdoll says Travea is too good a softball player to spend time in the majors and notes he serves as the cleanup hitter, capable of smacking the ball.
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Glen White Tams clash in crucial A League contest
Raleigh county league fans focus on Tams and Glen White as the Majors meet to break the first place deadlock in the race for the A League second half title. Tommy Roberts and Floyd Chambers are slated for mound duty for the Majors and Koppers for the Tams.
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Mid-Atlantic Standings Highlight Weekend Scores
Saturday results show Zanesville over Charleston 9 3 Canton 2 4 Huntington 0 7 Akron 6 Portsmouth 0 Johnstown 11 Dayton 3 3. Sunday pairings list Dayton at Charleston Johnstown at Zanesville Huntington at Portsmouth Akron at Canton. Pole vaulting remains a track event not yet adopted by women athletes.
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Capital Coach Garrity Succeeds Glenn At Hinton High
Edward F Garrity takes over as Hin ton High athletics coach for fall after Marshall Glenn retires. Garrity brings the Mountain Lions to Beckley for a Woodrow Wilson Field game on Friday October 9 with Johnny Worth of Richwood replacing Garrity at Minton.
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Travels 3000 Miles to Meet Lilly Family Reunion
Dr. R. A. Ashworth of Moundsville recounts traveling 3000 miles to attend Lilly family reunions, stating he has joined seven of them and missed one due to illness. He, father of Beckley attorney R. J. Ashworth, has served 23 years as penitentiary physician and helped execute 45 prisoners, once troubled by dreams but now resigned to the work. He also runs a private practice alongside official duties at the Moundsville penitentiary.
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Wiley Rites to Be Held Today
Funeral services for Charles C. Wiley age 49 of Sullivan are set for 4 p m at Mabseott Baptist church. Burial is announced in Sunset cemetery. Midnight golf is played in the Shetlands near Glasgow with good visibility from 8 to 12 p m.
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Yanks Win as Gehrig Homers in Philadelphia Clash
Monte Pears aces six hits as the Yankees pound 15 hits and eight bases to beat the Athletics 2 to 1 in Philadelphia. Gehrig belted his 6th season homer with the bases loaded in the eighth, driving in four runs to seal the win behind Lisenbee and Rhodes.
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West Virginia canoe trip and Detroit baseball doubleheader highlight era sports
Morgantown foursome abandon two canoes after rough Cheat river gorges near Cardell while four explorers include Summers Posten Conley and Selby. Herb Stewart starts fall at Middlebourne as team rebuilds from three wins last season. Detroit sweeps Chicago 3 1 and 10 3 to claim third in the American League behind strong pitching by Elden Auker and a five run second inning in the nightcap.
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