Homestead Grays Meet Cubans In Big Negro National League Tilt
The Homestead Grays of Pittsburgh meet the Cuban Stars of New York at R M I park on Monday night in a key Negro National League contest. Manager Cum Posey’s Grays trail the Philadelphia Stars by a few points as the second half begins. Cuban skipper Martin DiHigo, a former Gray, leads a squad including Arrango Correa Salazer and Lundy among others, with a 10 000 seat Harlem park backing them. Lundy, famed for a Forbes Field sprint, anchors a highly regarded Cuban infield and outfield cast noted for aggression and talent.
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Jackie Armstrong Wins From Bellini in Fight
In Cleveland a parade of amateur champions show. Jackie Armstrong of Toronto upset American bantamweight champ Troy Bellini by counts in rounds two and four of a five round bout. Joe Malinsky beat Louis Nova in five rounds. Jimmy Clark stopped Andy Curry in two. Johnny Marcelline won a decision over Jesse Levels in five.
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Agriculture Department Handles Many Weed Eradication Queries
The department of agriculture receives thousands of letters annually asking about methods to eradicate weeds.
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Crews Bride Targets National Golf crown in Interlachen bid
Mrs Maureen Crews, former women's champion, has moved to Miami and joined Miami-Biltmore Country Club. She plans to defend her title at Interlachen in August and uses Asheville invitational in July as a progress gauge. Her husband John D Crews assists as practice partner while pursuing his own golfing goals.
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Coal Production In America On Increase
The National Coal Association estimates bituminous coal production in the United States for the week ended July 20 at about 5,600,000 net tons. The prior week reported by the Bureau of Mines is 4,613,000 tons, and the same period last year produced 5,753,000 tons.
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John R. Thompson declares 12 percent dividend
Directors of the John R. Thompson company national restaurant system yesterday declared a dividend of 12 percent per share. The payout, out of earned surplus, is payable August 15 to stock of record August 5. John R. Thompson Jr. serves as president.
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Baltimore Livestock Market Report July 25 Cat tle and Hog Prices
Livestock market in Baltimore shows cattle 1050 head slow demand and mixed prices. Weighty grass steers peak at 8.25 with several loads 7.90-8.10. medium weights 7.50-7.75. low grades down to 3.50-4.75. Slaughter steers 5.50-9.25, heifers 3.50-7.00, cows 3.25-6.00, calves 7.75 top, hogs 400 head 10.90-11.50 with 14-200 lb and 200-250 lb ranges, sheep and lambs 500 head steady with ball lambs around 8.50 and truck lambs about 8.00 down.
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Schmeling Louis fight likely in talks for fall
New York July 26 Joe Jacobs, promoter for Max Schmeling, moved between offers from Madison Square Garden and the 20th Century Club as both seek Schmeling’s next bout. Promoters demand 150000 guarantees with 33 1 3 percent of gate receipts. a Schmeling Louis match is favored to draw about 800000. Schmeling to sail early August if negotiations fail, with first bout at 1 30 and a second at 4.
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Vaughan Extends Lead In National League Batting Race
Arky Vaughan raised his NL batting lead by going 3 for 5 to raise his average to .393. Joe Medwick slipped to .380 after a 2 for 5 effort in a doubleheader with the Giants. Jimmy Bucher went 0 for 4 and fell to .357, tying Joe Vosmik for third as the standings tighten.
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Winding Gulf Park to Host Liners in Sunday Doubleheader
The management of the Winding Gulf colored baseball club announced this morning that the Bishop State Liners will appear at the Winding Gulf park Sunday afternoon for a double header.
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Baer family bans marriage before prize fighting
Papa Baer forbids his son Buddy from marrying before finishing his prize fighting career. Young Baer reportedly told friends he was engaged to a Chicago girl, but the father insists fighters should remain single, recalling Max Baer’s marriage as a cautionary tale.
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Papa Baer Refuses To Let Buddy Get Married
Oakland California July 26 Max Baers marital ventures have taught Papa Jacob Baer a lesson.
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Al Simmons Leads All-Star Three-Game Batting Average
Al Simmons, benched for non hitting by his manager, still tops the All-Star trio with a .462 three game batting average across the series. The standout performance marks him as the most productive hitter among the participants.
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