Giants Lead Cut To Two Games In Struggling Run
The New York Giants falter against weaker clubs as Philadelphia and Chicago win, narrowing the pennant gap. Phillies sweep Schumacher and Hubbell while Cubs overpower Pirates. Detroit gains on New York with a 5 2 win over Chicago White Sox. Yankees fall to A’s as Lou Gehrig extends his consecutive games streak to 1,600. Indians and Browns split a doubleheader.
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Redbirds to Meet Lovington and Lubbock Weekend Series
The Roswell Redbirds travel to Lovington Sunday for a game and return to Roswell for a doubleheader with Lubbock on Saturday August 17 and Sunday August 18. The second game Sunday features a contest against Cloudcroft CCC in the other half of the double header.
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Baseball scores NL games New York and Philadelphia win tight finals
National League results include New York 4 Philadelphia 3 and Philadelphia 7 Chicago 6 for a close pair of games. Pittsburgh 5 Chicago 9 in a separate matchup.
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Baseball scores from an American League day
The standings show Cleveland at 14 to 5 over St Louis 3 to 9, Chicago 2 over Detroit 5, Philadelphia 9 and New York 6 in a sequence of early season results.
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Baseball scores from Southern Association games
Memphis defeated Atlanta 3 to 6 while Birmingham beat Chattanooga 6 to 4. Little Rock lost 2 to 5 at Knoxville 4 to 2. New Orleans routed Nashville 9 to 2.
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Coast League scores noted for four games
Coast League results include Hollywood beating Oakland 5 to 1, Portland edging Missions 5 to 4, San Francisco defeating Sacramento 8 to 4, and Seattle prevailing over Los Angeles 5 to 4.
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Texas League Scores Roundup from the Day
Tulsa 4 Beaumont 5 in 12th call due to darkness. San Antonio 12 Dallas 4. Oklahoma City 7 Beaumont 4. Houston 9 Dallas 4. Galveston 7 Fort Worth 4.
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American Association Standings Brief Item
Indianapolis 4 1 Paul 6 3 Louisville 9 at Minneapolis. Toledo 6 12 Kamsis City 2 6. Columbus 7 Miltteuxee 4.
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International League scores roundup from the night
Syracuse was shut out as Toronto won 2-1. Newark and Rochester split in a 2-2 tie with Rochester losing 1-2 in 10 innings. Albany outlasted Montreal 7-5 while Baltimore defeated Buffalo 9-8 in the night game.
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Western League Scores Tie Up Keokuk and Streaking Opponents
Keokuk defeated Council Bluffs 5 to 1 while St Joseph topped Cedar Rapids 7 to 2 Sioux City beat Davenport 1 to 0.
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Yale Pole Vaulter Keith Brown Shatters World Record
Keith Brown of Yale ends his college career with a 14 ft 5% inch vault in Cambridge, rowing an undefeated record in championships. His European tour underlines his supremacy, and he plans to switch to golf this fall following his high-flying career.
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Experts expect Joe Louis to defeat Baer in bid for title
New York August 9 AP experts agree Joe Louis has the punch and ring craft to become world heavyweight champion if given the chance. A decisive victory over Max Baer at New York polo grounds on September 26 would make Louis the clear logical challenger to Braddock. The bout could draw about 750000 in gate, with Louis favored to win decisively.
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Softball Scores From City Market Night
Last night results show City Market 8 over Moseley's 6 and Mabie Lowrey 16 over Lions 3 in five innings.
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Tonight's Games Shaw's vs Amonett's and CCC vs Kiwanis
Local schedule lists Shaw's facing Amonett's and CCC meeting Kiwanis in tonight's matches. Strong entities include Shaw's Amonett's CCC and Kiwanis, with no further context on venue or results.
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Denver Post baseball playoff clash of 3-0 clubs
Weather permitting, the Denver Post sponsored tournament will crown a leader tonight as Humble Oilers of Overton Texas meet the White Elephants, a Denver Negro aggregation, at 8:30 p.m. Both clubs are undefeated with three wins each, promising a lively showdown.
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Dexter Girls Defeat Hagerman In Softball 36 to 8
The Dexter girls softball team routed Hagerman 36 to 8 on Wednesday night. Dexter plans more games soon against Carlsbad and Lovington girls teams.
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Roswell Softball Tourney Sets Four Local Teams
Enthusiasm rises for a Roswell softball tournament opening Monday night August 26 with teams from the area. Amonett's D.A.V Moseley's and Coopers are selected to play. City Market and Mabie Lorrey may enter via a drawing.
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Arizona softball champions may play in Roswell
The Phoenix team, state champions three years running and third in Chicago, may tour Roswell. They notified the Roswell Softball Association of offers from towns and have a $50 guarantee to play here, with the best local team to face them if they accept.
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El Paso Team Faces Roswell In Softball Doubleheader
Roswell fans can see one of the year s top softball programs as Zork Hardware of El Paso plays a double header against two Roswell teams tomorrow night. First game at 7 30 p m with 10 cent admission. The Roswell squads feature Sanders Sanders captain Herring co captain Etz Little Lopez Packenham Tuffy Holloman Fellows Young Hoover Qualls Murphy in game one and Boyce Knox captain Thompson co captain Romero Weaver Meeks J Whitehead Hood Burnworth Hendrix Denning Lee in game two. A managers meeting raised questions about player registration, but officials found no rule requiring prior registration before a game.
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Protest Filed Over Amonett CCC Softball Game
The CCC team protested a 1-0 loss to Amonett's citing an ineligible player not registered with the Roswell Softball Association secretary. The action details an dispute over player eligibility and game results.
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City Market And Mabie Lowrey Win
City Market earned an 8 6 win over Moseley’s as Lopez hit a go ahead home run with one on in the sixth. City Market moves to sole fourth place while Moseley’s falls to fifth. Mabie Lowrey defeated the Lions 16 3 in the nightcap before the game was stopped after five innings. Burnworth Keith White and W Daniel pitched or caught as noted.
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Wrestling Match Roundup From North American Meet
Westling last night in Toronto Danno O Mahony of Ireland threw Jim Browning of Verona in 40 52. Gus Sonnenberg from Lynn threw Al Mercier of Springfield in 25 20. Howard Cantonwine of Portland tossed Ernie Zeller of Indianapolis. Mayes McLain of Pryor drew with Fred Myers of Chicago in 30 minutes. Vancouver Chief Little Wolf of Trinidad defeated Andre Adoree of Montreal two falls.
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Davis Cup Stars In Eastern Grass Courts Clash
In New York Aug 9 AP two former Davis Cup stars Frank Shields and Sidney Wood met in the Eastern Grass Courts Championships semi finals. Shields beat Wilmer Hines 6 2 0 6 0 6 1 and Wood defeated Hal Surface 6 4 6 2. Womens play toppled seeds Mrs. Andrus and Miss Winthrop as final rounds set for Saturday. Davis Cup duos Budge Mako and Allison Van Ryn each played two doubles matches.
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Baseball Roundup: Davis Verzger Allen Lead Phillies Victory
The AP reports Curt Davis Johnny Verzger and Ethan Allen fueled a win as Davis and Verzger beat Carl Hubbell for the third time this season. Cubs relief by Tex Carleton and Billy Herman, with Herman driving in four, helped topple the Pirates. Paul Richards and the Athletics rallied in the ninth for a 9-6 win. Lou Gehrig extended his streak with an 18th homer in his 1,600th consecutive game.
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Promoters bid for Baer Louis fight in Chicago
Promoter Mike Jacobs auctioneered a 10 day bidding for the Max Baer Joe Louis bout planned for September 26 or 27. New York backers from Twentieth Century Club clash with Chicago’s Illinois Sporting Club over site choice. Managers prefer Chicago but final decision rests with Jacobs. Alvin Crowder and Jack Knott pitched strong for Tigers and Browns respectively in today’s baseball notes.
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