Lights by Scherwitz Crowned French Davis Cup Victory
The French veterans defeated the United States despite a come back threat after a disputed line call against Wilmer Allison in the final set. Critics blamed the officiating for swinging the match, noting the decisive error changed the fifth set and the cup's fate.
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Bikes and Sports: Lavernia Victories Highlight Weekend
Sunday action left Li Fernia baseball clubs defeated as the James Bikes beat Lavernia Chevrolets 13 to 8 while DibwWe toppled Motors 4 to 2. Savage pitched eight strong innings for the Bikes, striking out Qin, and Jones limited the Motors to six hits.
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McDiarmid Leads Meadows Tourney Charge at Easthampton
John McDiarmid the 20 year old Texas Christian University political science professor challenges Atlanta star Bryan Grant in the Meadow club invitation tournament at Easthampton as second round play opens. Upsets anticipated in Maidstone club’s annual invitation golf cup. Belén Jacobs, top seed, faces Moe Curoworst in a rematch from Seabright.
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Wichita, Kan
St Hedwig Ends Plowboy Streak In Key Softball Clash
St Hedwig snapped Plowboys eight game win streak by shutting down their offense Sunday afternoon. Ninna pitched strong for St Hedwig, limiting eight Plowboy hits while Wood surrendered a dozen, as Lakeview Dairymen next hosts the winners. Independent lineups and player notes fill the muddled box, with Cahill and Cortinas among cited figures in a high effort game.
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Rolling Ball Mystery at Memphis Cemetery
A granite monument in Memphis Michigan features a 2300 pound ball balanced on a base. For over 24 years it has rolled a quarter turn without human aid. A rough spot on the ball marks its original rooted position and theories include air heat thawing and freezing effects.
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Records Fall in Olympics Continental Track Showdown
The meet showcases swift finishes as To fan and Metcalfe contest the 100 meters. Tolan wins by two notes after camera clock review. United States leads with 58 points, Ireland 20, Finland 18, while Germany Canada and Poland tally 10 each. McCluskey of Fordham reaches the final in the steeplechase as Evenson lowers the Olympic mark to 9 16.8. Final events set for Saturday with Mary Lou and Grockel guiding the hotly watched relay of results.
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Merchants Beaten In Close Contests By Pedersis
In San Antonio Monday the Merchants dropped two tight games to the Pedersis of Nuevo Laredo over the weekend, 4-3 and 0-8, with Bay excelling for both sides. Bonheyman and Rodrigues led the Pedersis in hitting while Brinkles Eck and Cross starred for the Transfermen. Also noted, the Long American Legion junior team suffered a loss to Austin in a lengthy 40 inning classic, Horice Taylor credited with the mound duties.
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Lone Star League Dodgers and Redwings Slug It Out
In a Lone Star League afternoon match at San Pedro Park, the Drugs upset the National Redwings 11 8. Downeys crushed the Independents 27 7 to tie for first with the Redwings, while Independents and Pressels trailed in third.
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Georgia grid ace to join Jefferson University Dallas Tex
Jody White, sophomore backfield star from Georgia, announced he would transfer to Jefferson University in Dallas Texas. He cited academic and athletic reasons and said he would be eligible to play this season once approved, aiming to bolster the Jefferson squad.
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Olympic Dope Men Track and Field Trials Schedule
Fragmented OCR lists events across track and field including sprint and relay races for men and women. It notes times such as 11.00 am and 6:00 pm with references to 200 meters and 400 meters events, fencing and wrestling sessions, and various placeholders or garbled names.
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Olympic Rowing and Track Highlights From 1939 Games
A fragmented 1939 report notes performances across rowing and track events. Names such as Perry Wilms, Robert Tivlall, and Lord David Hurahtey appear alongside nations including Germany and Ireland. The text hints at relay results, sprint times, and positions, with scattered references to records and national teams amid unclear OCR.
San Fernando Cardinals Schedule Reveals Final Parish League Prep
The San Fernando Cardinals will work out Wednesday at San Pedro Park and Friday at Lioux Geld in preparation for their final Parish League game next Sunday. Star Fidel Ramirez, sidelined for four weeks, will again be in the lineup this Saturday.
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Alamos split in Pleasanton
Pleasanton Cubs edge Alamo Multigraph in a doubleheader after a 14 2 loss in game one. Sandy McNair pitched both games, with Lefty Goodwin initially starting, as Lettermen and Pleasanton players clashed. multiple players boosted batting averages and a run-scoring play featured Brine and Towle while Dizon and McNair earned key pitching outcomes.
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Olympic Champs To Date
Here are the men and women who have been declared Olympic champions across track and field events. Names include Volan, Ay, Arrow, Ikson, Sexton, Kosocin, McNaughton, and Galls. The list cites countries Canada Ireland France Germany and Czechoslovakia among others reflecting early Olympic records.
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France Wins Foils Honors at the 1932 Olympic Games
In Los Angeles on August 2, France defeated Italy on points after an 8 to 8 tie in the team foil final. Judges awarded 62 to 58 in favor of France, following a late-night bout that left the United States eliminated from the three-way tie. The U.S. team finished third, their best fencing Olympic result to date.
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Coach Dick Harlow Undergoes Operation At Hospital
Baltimore Aug 2 Dick Harlow athletic director and football coach at Western Maryland college is convalescing at the Maryland General hospital following an operation.
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Riding Opens Soldier's Test in Olympic Pentathlon
Los Angeles reports 27 world horsemen, many army officers, begin the equestrian phase of the modern pentathlon. The secret course features 15 jumps and hidden hazards testing horsemanship before fencing, running, shooting, and swimming follow. A strong finish marks a soldier fit for any army.
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Pancho Torreon Scrapsets Comeback Date Duel Preview
Pancho seeks to prove staying power in a 10 round welterweight scrap against Kid Torreon at Beethoven hall outdoor arena. Both fighters weigh 130 pounds, with undercard bouts featuring Bennie Peres, El Posniak, Ray Fuentes, Jimmie Scarmom, Floyd Reiden, Kid George and Frankie Limon. Start time 8:40.
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Lakeview Dairymen Defeat Texaco Oilers in Close 7 6 Win
Lakeview Dairymen edged Texaco Oilers 7 to 6 in a tight fast game played on the Dairymen field. Box score lists hitters and pitchers with multiple named players and notes on doubles and earned runs.
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Kozeluh Becomes Pro Tennis Champ in Chicago
Kozeluh, a 36 year old Czech Slovak star and former world champion, captured the United States professional singles title in Chicago. He defeated Germany’s Hans Nusslein 6-2 6-2 7-5 after eliminating defending champion William T. Tilden in the semifinals.
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Wiley Moore Returns to Yankees in Trade Deal
Aug 7 report notes Wiley Moore, former Yankee reliever, is traded from Boston Hed Sok to the New York Yankees for Gordon Rhodes. Manager McCarthy announced the deal. Moore previously pitched as a Yankee regular.
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