Perry Wins U S Singles Title In Historic Win
Fred Perry of England captured the U S singles tennis championship for the third time, becoming the first foreign player to hold the trophy permanently after a dramatic five set final. Alice Marble dethroned Helen Jacobs to win the National women’s title, her comeback succeeding in a tense three-set finish.
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Chicago Wins 6 0 as Cubs Beat Giants in Finale
In New York the Cubs exploded in the fifth with Phil Cavaretta’s eighth homer to back Lon Warneke’s four-hit outing, defeating the league leading Giants 6 to 0. The loss trims the Giants’ lead to 3 1 2 games as the Cardinals split with Brooklyn.
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Chicago Retains Runner Up Post Showdown with A's
Chicago Sox defeated the Athletics 5 to 1 as Johnny Whitehead pitched six-hit ball. The win kept Chicago one and a half games ahead of third place Washington Senators. Sox batters collected 12 hits off Lea Ross with Luke Appling totaling three hits in four at bats to lead the league in batting.
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Johnny Whitehead
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Washington Senators
Lea Ross
Luke Appling
Miss Osborne Wins National Girls Tennis Championship
Margaret Osborne, 18, of San Francisco, defeated Eleanor Rawson of Piedmont, California, 6 8 10 8 6 2 to win the national girls tennis title. Four aviators died near Croydon, England, in a plane crash during a night flight as part of a test.
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Philadelphia
Margaret Osborne
San Francisco
Eleanor Rawson
Piedmont
Calif
Croydon
England
Outlaw Likely to Reach Majors as Reds Weigh Offer
Jimmy Outlaw former Beckley star in the Middle Atlantic league appears bound for the majors after the Nashville Vols offered him along with Dwyer and Vander Meer for 60 000 or players. If Cincinnati Reds reject the deal Giants and Red Sox reportedly show interest while talks continue with other clubs.
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John Cobb Sets 8 Speed Records at Bonneville
England's John Cobb smashed eight world speed records at Bonneville Salt Flats Utah during a 24 hour run. He set a new speed record of 150.1629 mph amid a dangerous late crash that left the Napier Railton on two wheels before Cobb regained control and finished. Capt. George E. T. Eyston previously held the one record, with Ab Jenkins also purse.
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John Cobb
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Yankees humbled by Detroit club
Detroit slugger Al Simmons delivered a three run triple as Detroit beat New York 10 to 1 behind pitcher Schoolboy Rowe who earned his 17th win. Ruffing allowed six hits through eight innings and Jorgens Hayworth caught. The Yankees were held scoreless until the eighth.
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Colcord Loses In First Game To East Bank
Colcord High fought a strong East Bank squad on their Pioneer field Friday night but fell 21 to 6. Led by Stanley and Captain Robinson Colcord scored in the final period while Calvert driven by Love and Smith added two scores in the third. Referee Moesley W V Us Um pire Gay N RS headlinesman Chandler Broaddus.
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Dowell Delivers Food Prep and Pirates Look Ahead
Coach Les ter Ingram discusses Prospects for the 36 season amid injuries to Roy Hambric and Tucker and players not in school. He hopes to win some games this year but warns against predicting a county league championship repeat. The squad prepares for a game at Muliens Saturday.
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Lester Ingram
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Oak Hill Defeats Pirates 6-0 In Fort Worth Area Grid Opener
Oak Hill Red Devils edged Fayetteville Pirates 6 to 0 in the season opener. A five yard Weiss run in the first quarter produced the lone score as Oak Hill’s line shut down Fayetteville’s backfield, generating all the offense on a rugged opener.
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Lindsey
Savage
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Epperley
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Seventh Placers Trounce Red Sox in doubleheader
The Browns upset the Boston Red Sox by taking both ends of a doubleheader. In the opener St. Louis won 6 to 4 behind solid work from Al Thomas and Jack Knott. Earl Caldwell pitched the nightcap to a 3 to 2 ten-inning victory. Clift hit his 19th homer of the season in the first game.
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Browns
Boston
al Thomas
Jack Knott
Earl Caldwell
Clift
Reston
Aver
Henry
Olson Ant c
Ferret
Theras
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Stars Invited to Greenbrier Autumn Tennis Tourney
White Sulphur Springs officials extended invitations to Bryan M Grant Gene Mako Donald Budge Miss Dorothy May Bundy Fred Perry Frankie Parker Bob Riggs and Sidney B Wooden to compete in the Greenbrier Autumn Tennis tournament set for the week of October Both the Greenbrier event and the Intercollegiate Middle Atlantic states tennis tournament will be held on clay courts at the Greenbrier Golf and Tennis Club
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Bryan M. Grant
Gene Mako
Donald Budge
Dorothy May Bundy
Fred Perry
Frankie Parker
Bobby Riges
Sidney B. Wooden
Greenbrier
Middle Atlantic States
Spa
Greenbrier Golf and Tennis Club
Dempsey and Lewis Set for Cap City Boxing Night
A large Charleston crowd is expected for a Kanawha Park boxing card led by world light heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis in a 10 round bout with Tiger Ton. Referee Dempsey and a stacked undercard featuring Charley Krist, Gene Carney, Kingfish Elling, and Jackie Carter build the show in West Virginia's capital.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Capitol City
Kanawha Park
John Henry Lewis
Tiger Hairston
Huntington
Lewis
Jack Dempsey
Charley Krist
Johnny Russell
Portsmouth
Krist
Johnny Seat
Ashland
Fairmont
Charley
Scott
Russell
Ohio
Gene Carney
Curley Kilbane
Kingfish
Max Elling
Pittsburgh
Kid) Cook
Jackie Carter
Veteran Waite Hoyt Falters In Ninth Inning Loss
Waite Hoyt pitched eight strong innings for Boston, yielding four hits in the ninth as Pittsburgh surged for three runs to win 3-2. Boston’s offense collected seven singles off Guy Bush, scoring twice before the late rally. Hoyt allowed two hits in the Pirates’ first inning and Boston’s stabs at Bush produced seven singles. Padd en and Lopez contributed in the Boston lineup.
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Waite Hoyt
Pittsburgh
Hoyt
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Guy Bush
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Padden
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Lopez
Six Veterans on W. Liberty Team Six Veterans on W. Liberty Team
Thirty candidates led by six veterans report to Coach Joe Bartel to discuss West Liberty Teachers College prospects for 1936. Last year’s nine-game schedule saw ten players depart. replacements are described as good or better. Captain Kenny Harris anchors the offense with 11 backfield hopefuls competing for the starting spots.
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West Liberty Teacher's College
Hilltoppers
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Fairmont
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Patsy Pipasqualel
Herb Martin
al Ramero
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Elwood Diddard
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Henry Danner
Bartel
James Chaplin
Paul Kelchak
Western Kentucky
Glen White and Scarbro Open Title Series Today
Glen White and Scarbro open the Raleigh county A league title series at Scarbro this afternoon after a one week delay. Scarbro narrowly claimed the first half title and faces Glen White with key absences as Staton and Cafego are ineligible for play. The Scarbro-Glen White matchup features pitching by Hampton or St Mathias and E Jarvis on the mound, with Murdock and Collins directing.
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Promising Games In UMWA League
Four teams tied for first in the United Mine Workers league face semi final contests aimed at breaking the tie. Minden plays Stanaford, Cranberry visits Kingston in Fayette County, Sprague hosts Lochgelly, and Rock Lick goes to Summerlee while Cunard and Oakwood clash at Oakwood.
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Reds Drop Doubleheader to Phillies in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Phillies swept the Reds in both games, winning 7 to 1 and 7 to 2. Davis struggled in game one, Dolph Camilli hit his 25th homer with two aboard, and Joe Bowman outpitched Al Hollingsworth in the nightcap. Also reports football scores show Charleston 19 Sacred Heart 0 and St Albans 12 Point Pleasant 6 among others.
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al Hollingsworth
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Mt Hope Opens Season With 35 0 Victory
Mt Hope routed Trap Hill Wildcats 35 0 at McKell field in the season opener. L Daniel starred for the Raleigh countians until ejected for slugging in the third quarter, after which Mount Hope added 19 points in the final period. Honaker, freshman halfback, scored two of Mount Hope’s five touchdowns on off tackle slants.
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Lookout Loses To Montgomery In Friday Night Game
Lookout gridders fell 20 to 0 on Montgomery field Friday night. Scoring markers in the first three periods came from Montgomery with two recorded by back Lawton. Lookout’s Meek, Fitzwater and Beaver stood out while the piece mentions Bloody Jeffreys noted for his suffering from a bladder stone per Dr. James Kemble.
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