Rambling crit in 1920s sports circles sparks long letter
A correspondent named L. L. Cline drafts a forceful missive criticizing many subjects from society to sport. He blasts critics who borrow quarters or argue over books, recalls old shooters in Brackenridge park, and rails at committee rules while recalling the Liberty Pistol Club era. The piece also laments the Chicago Cubs and manager Hank Hornsby, praising Charley Grimm as a versatile, talented, and likable figure.
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L. L. Cline
Nathan Bille Association
Sunea
Santings
Corresport
Bracken
Chicago Cubs
Charly Grimm
Rogers
Warren Brown
Pasvo Nurm
Grimm
Germany
Imaginin shines in Eastern Net Meet
Gregory Mangin of New Jersey leads the opening round at the Merdew club forty-second annual invite. He teams with Berkeley Bell in doubles and resumes singles against Fritz Mercur after Mercur upset Keith Gledhill. Sutter and Bell reach later rounds as women reach quarterfinals in Maidstone tourney at East Hampton with Joan Risley the lone foreign survivor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southanpion
N. Y
Gregory Mangin
New Jersey
Lewals Atar
Berkeley Bell
New York
Fritz Mercur
Bethlehem
Keith Gledhill
California
Cliff Sutter
New Orleans
Sidney Wook
Bell
Gutter
Lester Stofffen
Tell Californian
Richard N
Williams
Philadelphia
Eddie Burns
Sutter
Robert Bryan
Chattgnooga
David Jones
Bryan Grant
Wand
John McDiarmid
Texas
Maidstone
Eagthampton
Joan Risley
Rogland
Caroline Babrock
Los Angeles
Helen Jacobs
Californis
Mae Couryorst
Wichita
Marjerie Sadie
Boston
Merjorie Gladman van Ayd
Josephine Cruickshank
Mary Greer
Kansas City
L. A. Harper
Oakland
Virginia Hillary
Miss Ridley
Sarah Palfrey
Brookline
Playground Ball League results sweep local games
The Playground Ball League saw Tre Toemervetn Lucker Dore beat Bilenen's Dalis 4 to 2 in a tense test. Almerun and Rhiner-Sien Papiruen led the B Y P U win with strong pitching, while Roosevelt Tigers defeated another squad 11 to 4 with Wiegand and Delgada delivering hits. Kirk's Confectionery upset Tanne Diolbers 15 to 0 behind Jimmy Durgers hurling. Young Brothers duo Eucie and Smith allowed 1? hits as the offense piled up runs.
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Lucker Dore
Bilenen
Dalis
Fru
Walton
Busines
Bun Bepro
Convey
Sonnun
Narauto
Srwuil
Oranio
Almerun
Tita Lede
Hilmer Wolk
Tle
Alfred
Deske Broibeia
Strone Roosevelt Tigers
Wiegand
Amt Delgada
Semen Deé
Tigers
Bil Hen
Menard
H. Menard
Mallleag
Snyder
Homerus
Fragmentary Olympic Box Score Mentions West Point Field Echoes
A garbled item references Olympic box scores, West Point training, Randolph Field, and a veteran cadet mob. It notes Schriever's clippings on city championships and mentions Babe Ruth, a Yankee manager, and a Deston Red Box. Also BANTEX Barker workout plans with Linfield, facing Beeville Longhorns on August 21.
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Bernhard Schriever
Texas
Randolph Field
Schriever
Texas boxes Beaumont and Longview baseball classic
A scrambled report from Beaumont and Longview details a Texas baseball clash with box scores, pitching lines, and in-game actions. It cites players such as Holley, Byram, Collier, Rowe, and Whitworth, noting scoring plays, errors, and team totals. The lengthy OCR fragment covers batters, pitching innings, and defensive plays across Beaumont and Longview as well as a Galveston versus Fort Worth game context.
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Reber
Birister
Sailor
Erymon
Winnington
Tapinen
Longview
Suauniry
Hirer
Badero
Byram
Holley
Uodgra
Gevereid
Selmi Bushrling
Dale
Hevey
Tiv Tazabiln
Howe Frits
Grebbers
Budgra
Byrim
Rawa
Collier
Atroth Owl
White
Rowe
Wsing
Avram
Beaumont
Ford
Basterling
Sreenbott
Holies
Hedfry
Helna
Clic
Westom Bees
Galveston J
Funt Worth
Fort Worth
Galveston
Gover'r
Annes
Yay Hooks
Pansett
Maus
Dumlinp
Nnes
Barnes
Molerk
Warren
Rowland
Cromer
Whitworth Jn Elehth
Shmmars
Alida
Kol
Dita
Whitworth
Alowe
Bonis Bitcher
Cramer
Alisay
Burrowe
Manates Palmer
Hornsby Out as Cub Boss Again Clouds on Manager Move
The Cubs face a shakeup as Rogers Hornsby, star figure and former manager, exits the helm amid rumors of a White Sox or Giants return. Hornsby’s career includes trades to the Giants and Braves, a high profile Wrigley era, and speculation about his successor. Grimm assumes Cubs management as Hornsby eyes possible future roles.
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New York Yankers
Hornsby
Cardinals
New York Giants
Frankie Friedland
Jimomy Ring
Rajah
McGraw
Giants
Haseball
Boston Pilot
Boston Braves
Jack Slattery
Ciot
Gubs
Wu- Nam Wrigley Jr
Freddie Maguire
Fercy Lee Jones
Harry Siebold
Bruce Cunningham
Legcett
Wrigley
Suns
Joe McCarthy
Cub
Vesch
Tli
Pittsburgh
White Sox
Chicago
Gax
Horrisby
Grimm
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirate
Jong
Cetian
Pancho Gives Nod In Hot Swatfest At Legion Arena
Pancho Santo Pancho’s mask and effort in the late rounds earned a nod from judges in a tough win over Kid Torreon. Monterrey- and Perez-led undercard delivered draws and decisions as Frankie Simon, Jimmie Bearmoza, and others battled across a heavy San Antonio night.
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Pancho
Anethovert Hall
Kid Torreon
Pancho Wm
Torresen
Becok
Kid
Jimmie Bearmoza
Bob Moody
Don Hurst Back in Phillies Lineup Soon
Don Hurst, first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, is expected to rejoin the lineup within a few days after X rays showed no fracture from injuries sustained in the Monday game with Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hurst
Philadelphia
Don Thurst
Phillies
Pittsburgh
Unclear Track Meet Results From Axiociated Meet
Fragmentary notes list athletes and times with numerous errors. Names include Fred Gruemier Jack Washburn Dick Davisewurt and Abe Coleman. Disqualifications noted. locations appear as New York Washington Germany Greece and Greece.
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Irena
Bitlinnia
Funy Dinek
Omanney
Fred Gruemier
Narlem
Towa
Washington
Jack Washburn
York
Billy Bartush
Ido
New York
Westrich
Xandar Reba
Mun Wary
Ageno
Fin Franutso
Abe Coleman
Nuw Tork
Dick Davisewurt
Tas Angelen
Ferat
Hahneieinke
Germany
Joe Blecher
Dody
Joan
Guy
Karl Barpalla
Cleven
Cleven Inna, 24260. Gerere Ihiainiens
Greece
Raines
RecordCrowd Sees World Marks Fall In Olympic Trials
The story reports multiple Olympic track and field trials with American sprinters Talan and Metcalfe breaking marks in quarter finals, Luti and Jonath winning sprint races, Williams withdrawing from the 20, and high hurdling showing fast times. George Simpson and Ralph Hill posted strong performances as the U S leads the team standings with eight events completed and 81 points, aiming to top 100.
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Batea
Talan
Metcalfe
Tt Oub
Carlos Luti
Arthur Jonath
Williams
Paine
America
Olympic
Jack Keller
George Seliig
Percy Beged
United States
Edward Gordon
Tawa
Sylvia Cater Halt
Chahel Nambu
Japan
Castor
Fox and Stratton Top Friday Wrestling Show
Promoter Ralph Hammonds announced Friday night’s lineup at Exposition Grounds. Main event features Cyclone For with two out of three falls in a two hour limit against Walter Stratton. Cyelona Fox promises rapid improvement and a possible return to the top of the bantam division within 60 days. Ted Trayly meets George Craig in the semi final. Travia from the Pacific coast seeks a sixth straight win, aiming to add Crole to WIA. Red Michaels vs Tuffy McMullen in a 40 minute match. Paul Barth to debut in a one fall bout against Draus Waanes, a German-born fighter.
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Ralph Hammonds
Mexico
Cyclone
Mee
Walter Stratton
Une
Cyelona Fox
Aoya
Bea
Ted Trayly
Will Hye
George Graig
Travia
Hola
Dr.aus Waanes
Cermany
500 Mile Race Entry Sparks Trade Winds to Sept Fourth
The 140 mile road race from Laredo to Monterey scheduled for Sunday September 4 drew no entrants yet. George Sanders of Lafayette Indiana famed for the 1927 Indianapolis 610 mile win and 1928 third place, is named as a top starter. Souders drives a Ford 6 in modified stock. Earl Allen of San Antonio, 1930 winner, looms as chief rival. The event attracts many daring drivers to the Mexican national highway. Sanders, an Austin native who lived in Indiana years, is Purdue educated.
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Laredo
Monterey
Mexico
George Sanders
Lafayette
Ind
Priee Fisher
Indianapolis
Outers’ Colony
Ay Lee Trax
Leaders Rear League Hitters Shine Across Games
A jumble of names and team mentions from yesterday's games highlights top hitters and scorers. Beaumont, Houston, Galveston, and Dallas figures appear with runs, doubles, and striking lines. notable names include Greenvere, James, Fox, Medwick, Enderling, and Murray.
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Ity
Ene
Lreaw
Hittars
Medyyine
Fiowslen Yys
Wasaineton
Tyler Viss
Esuinone
Touslen
Brhwile
Beaumont
Triws
Beaumonk
Minorut
Dallar
Hunean
Houston
Medowici Garmy
Toughley
Medwick
James Dallas
Temes
Stebbins
Zeeptel
Galveston
Rooks
Porc Worth
Greenvere
Enderling
Hoanmont
Fox
Medsick
Asters
Merwith
James
Dallon
Fox Beaumont
Gatroll
Catvoetan
I. Eroumonts
Yauen Lubed
Murray
Dal- Inn
Pharmakien
Dofas
Payne
Douxton
Thormahtin
Gelvestoui
Ova
Bwwumiont
Walla
Halun
Murra
Dallas
Barnun
Iseammiont
Wossels Sevier
Biggs
Tyler, It
Toppers Drill for Poteet Affray This Week
The Rayn-O-Srynt Toppers prepare for a Sunday clash with Poteet. They will practice Wednesday at Concepcion No. 2 and Friday at pale field No. 1 seeking a full uniform set via Call Mission 6460.
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Concepcion
Pale Field No
Dibble Sports Seeks Sunday Baseball Match
Dibble Sports baseball team seeks a Sunday game preferably against Pleasanton or Char Joble. Ed Travis is the contact at 2315-12, inviting interested teams to call for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibbles
Dibble Sports
Pleasanton
Travis
Yesterday's Ball Stars Shine in Tight Matches
Yesterday's ball stars dominated the action with key hits. Crowder and White Sox delivered multi hit performances while Brown pitched effectively despite a few singles. Cant wel and Kinin powered big moments as Braves beat Cardinals 4 3 with a first homer and four RBI.
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Aasocbird
Alyn Crowder
Genaters
Halit White Sox
Roy Johnson
Balyed Brown
Dushie Ang
Walla Toyer
Johnny Hed Dadipers
Dirhy
Box Beihold
Uen Cantwel
Braves
Cardinals
Hita
Wort
Chuck Kinin
Phila
Cloutad Uurty
Ain Blea
Pirnlea
Chicago White Sox polish team uniforms switch
Chicago reports the White Sox abandoning their iconic red striped stockings for pure white socks during an exhibition game. The club had used striped stockings since the AL era, a longtime visual symbol tied to the team’s nickname, last seen on the 1913-14 world tour and the 1912 World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chigasé Po Fonger Am Pure—White Sox
Sox
Newark Giants
Yankees land Western Star Schalk in deal with Indians
Oklahoma City Western league second baseman Roy Schalk is sold to the New York Yankees. The purchase price is undisclosed. Schalk, noted for fielding and double plays, will join the Tribesmen in the 1932 championship race and report to New York next spring. If he fails to make good by June 1 he is to be returned to Oklahoma City. Eddie Herr, Yankees scout, negotiated the deal.
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Oklahoma City
Roy Schelk
New York Tenkees
Humphries
Indians
Schalk
Tribesmen
Yankees
Tf Sthalk
Eddie Herr
New York
Amateur Playoff Details Arranged For City Title
Amateur playoffs begin with Bell Taxis and Texas Chim Hawks in a three game series. Two games set for Sunday at Haylefield after rosters certified by the amateur baseball commission. Hawks list 15 players while Taxis have 13. Next weekend Great American Life Insurers meet San Antonio Air Depot in a three game set.
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Bell ‘Taxis
Tispans
Texas Chim Hawks
Kluge
Haylefield
Amateur Baseball Commission
Hawks
Taxis
Mayers
Great American Life Insurers
San Antonio
Ruling Halts Seguin's Impressive Diamond Run
Seguin suffered a setback as Luling Orioles broke through with a ninth inning rally to win 10-7. The game featured a late Seguin attack and highlighted players Dent, Haonville, Bhreaineham, and Heke in a tense American Association contest.
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Seguin
Luling
Orlera
Tigers
Greebon
Prothern Association
Bec- Dent Kame
Rala Haonville
Bhreaineham
Dodgers Upward Push In National League Pennant Chase
Dodgers soar toward a first NL pennant as Lon Warneke beats them for Chicago. Dodgers win 4-3 on Frederick’s pinch double. Pirates beat Phillies 11-5. Cardinals upset by Giants. Washington tops White Sox 4-1. Browns fall to Red Sox 6-4 as Al Lon Durham and Crowder shine.
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Brooklyn
Max Caey
Dodger
Q Vietors
Dodgers
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Gaine
Lon Wareke
Warneke
Nally
Warnrke
Freddy Heimach
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia
Chuck Klein
Phil- Nes
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Basten
Digzy Dean
St Lows Cardinals
Whlle Walle Hoyt
New York Giannis
Cincinnati
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Alvin Crowder
Bill Chamberlain
White Sox
Senatars
St. Louis Browns
Boston Red Sor
Jive Alta
Alf Bob Wreiling
Ed Durham
Browns
Boerner
George Alacholder
Red Sox
Warren Leads Golfers in Broadmoor Invitation
Bob Warren of Cherry Hills Denver tied for medal honors with Nathan Grimes of Green Gables Denver after posting a 71 in the twelfth annual Broadmoor Invitation qualifiers. Match play begins today as the field completes the event.
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Warren
Colorado Springs
Cole
Ang
Bob Warren
Cherry Hills Club
Denver
Nathan Grimes
Green Gables
Brfaz
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Mitchell
Cline
Leslie
Delaware
Veeck Veece
Hack Wilson
Danny Taylor
Lon Werneke
Veeck
Ming
Aimeys
William Wriegley
Baat Goee
Iest
Dohony Davis
Shavin
Geese
John
Cloee
Mollywoot
Lea Behumacher
Jefferhan Hiigh
Dallas Golf
Lin Puttey
Ges Hart
Alich
Ivch
Imangin
Ball League
S. Davis Walsh Saps
Bate
Ruth Tate
Deston
Ban-Tex
Gan-Tex
WeAmstay
Linfield
Buena Viste Street
Thureday
Beeville Longhorns
Ibree Dary
Selena
Canada
Finland
Great Beltain
Poland
Deere
Philippines
New Zealand
Africa
Italy
Gale
Unites
Aquston
O.A
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Brower
Kelly
Totel
Judd
Anninen
Datlegrees
Toter
Peel
Innes
Arowfr
Holman
Liehtins
Lanford
Browers
Carey
Yoler
Funk
Banus
Narinsky
Stebbing
Narlevks
Brebtino
MT MecBela
TeBela
Jud
Alve Pilcher
Pave
Mediu Jenjeft
Baeen Dalie
Umplen Keere
Coe
Hornsby Out AS
Cub Boss
Pancho Given
Carlos Garcia
Lawrece Baldesarelli
Young Dundee
Bally
Dundee
Sosich
Tommy White
Johnnie Achten
BK. D. CastUlg
Rod Warren
Legion Arena
West Rovnton Street
Achten
Castillo
K. O. Crum
Joe
Fox and Stratton
Nationat Lego
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Athities
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Blolen
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Peter McCaiforty
Max Bchmeling
Berlin
Schmeling
Pethael Tal Man
Chicago Striped Sox
Toledo
Cme
Howty
M. J. Roos CO
Cartas Clothinge
Maverick Building
VIA
New — Orleans
Al-Pallaui
Orteang
Riraingham
SAAD
Archen Sane
Cincinnaty
Kenyon Neay
Pane Arciven Am
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Pan AM
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