Japan Finland bid for 1940 Olympic Games clash
Berlin July 31 Japan and Finland battle for the 1940 Olympic Games as Nazi Germany prepares a $25 million athletic spectacle. The IOC votes on next games, Avery Brundage replaces Ernest Jahncke after non attendance, Finns push for Spartan simplicity, while 4000 athletes gather in Berlin amid preparations and protests.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
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Japan
Finland
Nazi Germany
International Olympic Committee
Ernest Lee Jahncke
New Orleans
Avery Brundage
Jahncke
Germany
Jack Torrance
Baton Rouge
Dimitri Zaitz
Boston College
Jesse Owens
John Woodruff
Don Lash
Olympic Village
Great Britain
Hitler
Jahneke
Los Angeles
Hoag Believed Out For Season After Brain Injury
Detroit July 31 A. P Myril Hoag New York Yankee outfielder lies in a hospital with a brain blood clot from a collision with Joe DiMaggio while chasing a fly ball. Dr William E Keane says Hoag in fair condition and out for the season may require a minor operation. Both players were knocked unconscious in the game with Leon Goslin batter hitting a freak home run.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Myril Hoag
New York Yankee
Joe DiMaggio
William E. Keane
Detroit Tiger Club
Hoag
Keane
DiMaggio
Leon Goslin
Sign Fireman Fullback Holt Joins New York Giants
Former Oklahoma City University fullback Hack Holt, a member of the city fire department, has signed with the New York Giants. Coach Steve Owen believes Holt will boost the National League as the season nears.
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Associated Press
New York
Haskell
Hack) Holt
Oklahoma City University
New York Football Giants
Holt
Oklahoma City Fire Department
Steve Owen
Giant
Relief helped Yankees seize pennant run in 1927 era
The article credits Wiley Moore for stellar relief work in 1927 with 50 appearances and 19 victories as the Yankees edged toward the pennant. Veterans Bump Hadley and Pat Malone followed with 18 wins and few defeats, carrying the pitching load and earning training camp effort praise while Joe McCarthy rebuilt Malone into a key factor for a potential World Series push against the Cubs.
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Wiley Moore
Wiley
Yankee
Yankees
Gomez
Ruffing
Bump Hadley
Pat Malone
Florida Sun
Joe McCarthy
Hadley
Malone
Chicago Cubs
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Cub
Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
McCarthy
Chicago
Ruth
Meusel
Gehrig and Company
Frogging Tales and Cautions From Night Marsh Hunts
Larry Bauer outlines frog hunting as a venure with cash in hand for frog legs, noting methods like light and hand catching as humane. He warns of water moccasins, stresses proper footwear, and urges careful, two-person teamwork to nab Rana catesbiana without harm.
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Larry Bauer
Rana Catesbia
Lewis Beats Al Gainer In Non Title 12 Round Bout
John Henry Lewis, light heavyweight champion, won a unanimous decision over Al Gainer in a non title 12 round bout at Forbes Field before 18 000 spectators. Gate figures totaled 35000 dollars. Promoters staged several Pittsburgh area preliminaries with local fighters earning decisions or TKOs.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
John Henry Lewis
al Gainer
Hartford
Conn
Lewis
Gainer
Forbes Field
Honeyboy Jones
Bill Schwerin
Billy Conn
Teddy Moran
Sammy Ancott
Washington
Billy Miller
Greenberg brothers shine as Joe hits three homers
Joe Greenberg, brother of Hank, belted three homers against Charleston in the Middle Atlantic league. The younger Greenberg plays for Johnstown, boosting his team’s offense with a standout performance.
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Joe Greenberg
Hank
Charleston
Greenberg
Johnstown
Walker Surprises Tigers Forgive Walker Surprises So Tigers Forgive Detroit
Detroit Tigers forgive Gerald Walker for past transgressions as he executes a bold baserunning play. Walker steals home on a double play to score the winning run in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Walker
Associated Press
Detroit
Detroit Tigers
Gerald Walker
Philadelphia Athletics
Baseball batting leaders split by leagues in midseason update
In the American League Rip Radcliffe of the White Sox leads the pack with a .378 average after two hits in five at bats, while Lou Gehrig paces the loop and Luke Appling slips to third. In the National League Frank Demaree of the Cubs gains ground on Ducky Medwick after two hits in three chances, lifting his average to .355.
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Rip Radcliffe
Chicago White Sox
Lou Gehrig
Yankees
Radcliffe
Luke Appling
Cleveland
Earl Averill
Frank Demaree
Cubs
Ducky Medwick
Jenkins to Seek 20 New American Auto Records
Washington July 31 The contest board of the American Automobile Association credits Capt George Eyston with 20 new Bonneville records on Utahs salt beds Then Ab Jenkins Americas top speed racer plans to challenge all 20 marks on a circular course in an 112 cylinder car The board will permit Jenkins to begin as soon as possible and Eyston and his relief driver have surpassed speed records from 200 kilometer distance to 5 hour and 5,000 to 10,000 kilometer marks One record for 500 kilometers was previously held by Jenkins
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Associated Press
Washington
American Automobile Association
George Eyston
Utah
Bonneville Salt Beds
Ab Jenkins
America
Jenkins
Contest Board
Eyston
Balance and Contentment Hartnett's Baseball Philosophy
New York July 31 Charles Leo Hartnett known as Gabby the Cubs catcher shares his success formula balance and contentment plus avoiding rubbing tables to stay sharp He credits happiness marriage a growing family and steady income for career longevity Cubs manager Charlie Grimm relies on him for tough calls Hartnett from Woonsocket Rhode Island once worked in a factory and rose to a premier backstop whose throws wow teammates and hometown fans alike.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles” Leo Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Giants
Polo Grounds
Doc Lotshaw
Gabby
Charlie Grimm
Woonsocket, R. I
Billy
Boston
Logan Wildcats Seek Strong Backfield For Title Bid
West Virginia sport notes from Logan. Kel Holliday urges backfield reinforcements to push Logan toward a championship eleven. The Wildcats will face tough opposition as opponents note their habit of fighting hardest when cornered. Meanwhile Pinnickinnick Miners in Clarksburg chase the second half league title after a seven game win streak. Fairmont hosts multiple semi pro leagues as youths eye the American Legion junior tourney in Clarksburg with Wellsburg advancing to the finals and awaiting the winner of Ceredo-Renova versus Clarksburg for regional spots.
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John L. Sehon Jr
Associated Press
Kel Holliday
Logan
Clarksburg
Pinnickinnick Miners
Fairmont
American Legion
Wellsburg
Ceredo-Renova
Baseball Leaders Names and League Totals
A garbled OCR list references leaders from baseball history with players Ott and Averill among others. Mentions teams New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland Indians New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies with unclear league totals toward season totals.
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Gehrig
Yankees
Foxx
Red Sox
Trosky
Indians
Ott
Giants
Averill
Camilli
Phillies
Zanesville Trims Canton Terriers in Middle Atlantic tilt
In Zanesville Ohio on July 31 two singles a base on balls and a triple produced three ninth inning runs sealing an 8 to 5 win over Canton in the Middle Atlantic League. Gillispie connected for a grand slam in the fifth as the sacks loaded. Final: Zanesville 8 Canton 5. Babbitt and Hahn. Dasso and McNair.
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Associated Press
Canton
Zanesville
Middle Atlantic
Gillispie
Babbitt
Hahn
Dasso
McNair
Arizmendi Moves Training Camp to Los Angeles Gym
Mexican featherweight boxer Los Angeles baby Arizmendi leaves the San Fernando camp for a Los Angeles gym citing excessive heat in San Fernando and adjustment to the warmer climate.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Arizmendi
San Fernando Valley
San Fernando
Unknowns reach Seabright final in tennis tourney upset
Seabright New Jersey July 31 two unseeded players reached the finals of the 49th Seabright invitation. Joseph Hunt of Los Angeles defeated Gregory Mangin of Newark 6-1 11-9 11-13 6-4. Scholarly John McDiarmid of Fort Worth crushed Sidney Wood 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-1. Women’s singles saw top seed Carolin Babcock and second seed Alice Marble as finalists.
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Associated Press
Seabright
N. J
Joseph Hunt
Los Angeles
Gregory Mangin
Newark
John McDiarmid
Fort Worth
Texas
Sidney Wood
New York
Carolin Babcock
Alice Marble
Starrett shines in charity game as baseball talent
Starrett, a former Dartmouth football player turned film star, showcased baseball skill in a charity game. He handled the field smoothly and collected two hits, drawing praise for his glove work and hitting.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Dartmouth
B Leaguers Ready For Second Game
Raleigh county B league managers met in Beckley to file final eligibility lists for the 1936 season and select players for the second All-Star game against a like A league team. Crab Orchard’s Jack Carpenter was named manager of the new outfit. A league managers meet tonight in Beckley at 8.
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Raleigh
Beckley
Jack Carpenter
Crab Orchard
Driver to be tried tonight for auto damage
John Bika Jr. of Skelton faces a reckless driving charge in city police court tonight after failing to pay 190 damages from a collision near Beckley College. C M Compton of East Beckley swore out a warrant. Traffic Officer Otis Lyons noted action was dropped when payment was made.
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John Bika Jr
Skelton
C. M. Compton
East Beckley
Millard French
Otis Lyons
Bika
Compton
Beckley College
J. Q. Stover
Golfer Shirling Makes Unusual Birdie in Lorain
Dr H A Shirling on a golf outing in Lorain created a quirky birdie by lofting his ball from the rough into a bird nest high in a tree, surprising onlookers and highlighting a humorous mishap during play.
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Associated Press
Lorain
H. A. Shirling
Royal Veil Wins at Charles Town Feature Race
Royal Veil ridden by Sammy Palumbo led all the way in the six and a half furlong feature at Charles Town racecourse. Cora Kay finished second ahead of Gay Bride. The win paid $11.40 on a $2 bet as 3,000 fans wagered $46,373 across seven races.
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Associated Press
Charles Town
W. Va
E. A. Pierce
Royal Veil
Sammy Palumbo
Cora Kay
Gay Bride
Lady Cirek
Fair Sun
W. Snyder
Tambov
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Palumbo
Mrs. M. N. Bond
Timber Phantom
Povel
Lady Buck
B. F. Stephenson
Stephenson
West Virginia Racing Commission
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