Tenth Modern Olympic Games Opened At Los Angeles
Los Angeles hosts the tenth modern Olympic Games opening on a Tuesday with pajama night planned at A M I Park and cash prizes offered. Standings show mixed results across national league games including Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Chicago Brooklyn matchups.
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Opening of the Tenth Olympiad At Los Angeles Stadium
The Opening Ceremonies of the tenth modern Olympic Games in Los Angeles featured Vice President Charles Curtis declaring the games open before a 105000-strong crowd at Olympic Stadium. Greece led the parade, 1200-voice choir performed, and 2000 pigeons were released as Dr. Robert Gordon Sproul dedicated the stadium. The U S oath was administered by Lt George Calnan as athletes from 39 nations gathered for 16 sports and 139 events over the next two weeks. Kid McCoy, newly released from prison, defeated three opponents in one ring bout.
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Red Sox Win Long Contest Amid High Scoring Duel
In a feature filled game Boston defeats St. Louis 16 to 6. Alexander and Pickering led with RBIs, Burns doubled, and Wells and Gray combined for nine strikeouts. Moore earned the win over Gras as McGowan and Dinneen called the balls and strikes.
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Lady's Man wins Arlington futurity for Coe entrant
Lady's Man ridden by Bobby Jones of New York wins the $54,000 Arlington futurity beating Technique by four lengths with Pomponious third. The colt covers six furlongs in 1:11 1-5 and earns $38,010 plus breeder's prize. W. R. Coe's entry sweeps the top positions as Arlington closes and Waukegan hosts racing next.
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White Sox top Washington 8 5 in opener of series
Chicago White Sox win 8 to 5 against Washington on July 30 fueled by ten hits led by Carey Selph with a double and a triple. Milt Gaston allowed ten hits but kept the game close until late while Washington's Moe Berg pinch hit in the ninth.
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Yanks Edge Tigers In Slugfest Pitching Duel
The New York Yankees beat Detroit 5 to 4 after a one inning slugfest, then a pitching duel between George Pipgras and Hogsett. Pipgras allowed seven hits while Hogsett surrendered six. The win marked New York’s ninth victory in eleven meetings with Detroit this season.
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Knights Lead In Mid-Atlantic Baseball Standings
Beckley Black Knights top the Middle Atlantic league on official hitting averages ending July 5. Rangnow of Johnstown leads with a .413 mark. Rainey is at .390 and Couto .360 follow in the Big Six batting list. Pitching leaders include Martin of Charleston with 10 wins and .833, Montague of Beckley 7-1, and other top hurlers from Charleston, Johnstown, Clarksburg, and Cumberland.
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Charleston defeats Johnstown 4 4 to move into sole second in the Middle Atlantic league. Hanlon relieves Swain in the second and holds the line as Charleston plates four runs in the second inning to take the lead. Thomas drives in two for Johnstown with a three base hit. Johnson and Boone spark Charleston with key hits.
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Athletics In Second Place
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Ma Chan Shan Confirmed Dead Near Hailun
The Pengo news agency reported from Harbin that Japanese headquarters announced conclusive proof that Chinese general Ma Chan Shan had been killed northeast of Hailun. The bulletin was dated July 31, noting the event occurred in Manchuria during ongoing hostilities.
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Schedule Changes in Gulf League Shuffle Matches
The Gulf League updates the New River-Winding Gulf Coal Yield schedule with Beckley at Scarbro Hinton at Sprague Tams at Fireco and Amigo at Mullens. New signings Lopez Gunnoe and Quincy Gunnoe boost Tams while George Metric and Blake leave Amigo releases.
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Allison and Van Ryn Win Davis Cup Doubles
Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn upset France in a five set doubles battle 6-3 11-13 7-5 4-6 6-4 at Roland Garros. The Americans secure the first win for the U S in three matches and set up a pivotal singles showdown tomorrow between Ellsworth Vines and Jean Cochet.
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Phils Sweep Pirates in Doubleheader to Boost Pennant Push
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in both ends of a July doubleheader before 18 000 fans. The Phils won 7 to 4 in the first game and 13 to 4 in the nightcap as Roy Hansen held Pirates to four hits through eight innings, Gus Dugas homered for Pittsburgh, and Phil hitters Mallon Lee Whitney Klein delivered multiple safeties.
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Cumberland Loses Game in Sloppy Exhibition
Henry Prekelor of New York reported a theft for $105 and police recovered the money from a rat hole after a game miscues. Cumberland’s offense featured RBI from Collins Savant Madsen Carrier Ahern and Tia with outs and double plays noted. Left on base counts showed Cumberland seven Huntington four amid six pitchers and five walks. Umpires Clark and Wilson oversaw a 45 inning time.
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Grant Wins Virginia State Tennis Championship in Hot Springs
Bryan Grant of Atlanta defeated Ted dy Burwell of Charlotte to win the Virginia State Tennis title with a five set match 6-2 6-8 3-6 6-3 6-3. Mrs DeLloyd Thompson of Washington earned the women's singles crown with a 7-5 1-6 6-4 victory over Margaret Carspecken.
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Pajama Night Promises Prizes at Beckley Baseball Game
Local ball teams plan Pajama Night at A M J park when the Black Knights face the Clarksburg Generals Tuesday. Ladies in pajamas get free admission and three cash prizes will be awarded for best dressed, most original, and second best dressed. Fans will judge by popular acclaim. The event follows a Monday four game slate including a postponed July Fourth game.
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Helen Independents Lose Close Contest in Pulaski
The Helen Independents fell 4 to 3 in Pulaski Virginia to the West Virginia team after two two run rallies in the eighth and ninth. J Blake pitched well allowing four hits one homer while Hancock collected three of Helen s eight hits. Helen seeks more games in the area by contacting Charles Hankle in Helen.
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Whit to Comorosky Pushes Phillies Past Pirates
In a 9 to 5 Philadelphia win, Mallon drives eight hits in the contest with Klein and G Mavis adding two base knocks. Nugas hits a three bagger and a home run while Hartell Daubdle errors haunt the Pirates. Walter Holke, ex Giants Phillies and Reds, now coaches with the Indianapolis Indians.
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