Texas League doubleheader plans amid scattered results
The Texas League announces a Sunday doubleheader schedule with matches including Houston at San Antonio and Fort Worth at Galveston, plus Waco and Longview outcomes. San Antonio defeated Dallas 15 to 4, Galveston beat Longview 5 to 0, Beaumont and Houston split, while Friday results show varied scores across Western and International leagues with Omaha Tulsa Denver and Newark series noted.
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Fyler
Longview
Fort Wort
Ialing
Beaumont
Galveston
Early Season Pitchers Listed Across Leagues
A scrambled sports brief lists pitchers by team and league. Names include Minaca Lauty New York Chicaro and Detroit, Cromer Washington, Treiland Wrooklyn, plus Benton Michnals and Clavedand Tivavell, indicating forthcoming regular turns.
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Minaca
Rational Leagot
Rt. Lauty
New York
Fitatimmana
Chicato
Hunch
Philovisiphine Kher Cinginnet
Currall
Benton—Brandt
Piltahurat
Maine
Wrooklyn
Treiland
American League
Pinrros
Chicaro
Traalor
Washington
Cromer
Detroit
Faireno Favorite Tops Hawthorne Handicap Field
Faireno Favorite led a 17 horse lineup at Hawthorne for the $26 000 added Hawthorne handicap in Chicago Aug 6. Plucky Play and Pittsburgher supported Faireno as rivals along with Polydorous Princes Hotapur and Evergold among the notable entrants.
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Fatr- Pio
Hawthorne Track
Plucky Play
Pittsburgher
Polydorous
Princes Hotapur
Evergold
Galveston Player Stricken Before Game
Galveston team member Ocell Bare Town, batter, collapsed from appendicitis while warming up before a game. He was rushed to Blogit Hospital by ambulance, doctors deciding not to operate.
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Galveston
Hurst closes in on Foxx in hitting race
Aug 6 1941 Don Hurst of the Fairies trails Jimmie Foxx in the major league batting contest as interleague play continues. Foxx leads 361 to 360 with Klein close, slugging and RBI leaders listed, and averages showing few changes. Pitching totals show Weaver 17-5 and Gomez 18-6 leading the American and Swetoile 11-3 with Warnecke 16-5 in the NL.
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Don Hurst
Jirmie Foxx
Iken
Hurst
Poxx
Foxx
Chuck Klein
Clieit
Babe Herman
Cincinnati
Buddy Myerva
Red Sox
Klein
Chapman
Yankees
Walker
Tigera
Fried
Cardinals
Pollowing
Doul
Brooklyn
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Waner
Pittsson
Cubs
Herman
Cincinesi
Stephenson
Terman
Cincinatti
Traynor
Pittsburgh
Manush
Washington
Gehrig
Jolley
Boston
Rul
Combs
Detroit
Cronin
Averill
Cleveland
Burns
St. Louis
Monte Weaver
Lefty Gomez
New
Steve Swetoile
Pibta
Burgh
Len Warnecke
Chicago
Beaumont and Fort Worth 4 tie in rough game notes
Beaumont and Fort Worth battled to a 4-4 score as highlights included tied innings and multiple players with late relief. The ledger shows Smith, Fox, and Jett contributing on base, with pitching from Thormahlen and Grittin shaping the contest amid erratic defense and several errors.
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Depumont
Engle
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Beaumont & Fork Worth
Fox
Baateriing
Pasek
Jett
Baste
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Umphey
Galveston
Longview
Tangesew Gelveston
O. A. Helma
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Mioza
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Bacrifice
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Grit- Up
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Grit
Eight Favorites Left at Ft Worth Golf Tournament
In the quarter finals of the combined Glen Garden club and All Southwestern golf tournament eight early favorites remain. Gus Moreland of Dallas faces Louis Nowlin of Dallas while Byron Nelson of Fort Worth meets Jack Jackson of Dallas. Leonard Harding of Fort Worth opposes Dennis Lavender of Dallas and Eliot Hatch of Amarillo is paired with M L Massingil of Fort Worth.
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Fort Worth
Glen Garden Club
Gus Moreland
Dallas
Louis Nowlin
Byron Nelson
Jack Jackson
Leonard Harding
Dennis Lavender
Eliot Hatch
Amirilo
M. L. Massingil
Fort
Kamrath Reaches Final Rounds in Wisconsin Tourney
Kamrath of Austin Texas advances to both singles and doubles finals at the Western Junior and Boys’ finals in Delapield Wisconsin. He faces Donald Lenyens for the boys’ title and teams with Edger Weller to clash with Leevens and Robert Borcherdt in doubles. Kamrath beat Weller 6 1 6 4 to reach the singles final.
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Delapield
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Bobby Kamrath
Austin
Texas
Kamath
Donald Lenyens
Edger Weller
Tiwnesman
Leevens
Robert Borcherdt
Weller
League Leaders in Abandoned Text From Beaum... (incomplete OCR)
Unclear content with scattered names and stats from a baseball or sports ledger. Reads as partial listings of players and teams including Beaumont, Houston, Dallas, and others with numbers for hits, doubles, triples, and innings pitched. Dialog shows numerous garbled names and stray digits.
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Abe
Meawick
Hovelon Oy
Washington
Tylar
Box
Beaumont
Peel
Stedding
Nouston
Zaepted
Hounton
Hook
Fort Worth
Tome
Greenberg
Bucur
Easterling
Fox
Heauscuut
Mudaiek
Tauston
Tina Uateed
Besterting
Heaumont
Modwick
Homyton
Dailue
Fayny Howelon
Garland
Dallaw
Murray
Dalslag
Payne
Hausign
Mitoheds Pistrus
Haustus
Mhorambten
Gatventon
Howe
Tenumant
Tasson Bank
Canton
Longview
Megnier
Fauginn
Dallua
Guinea
Bigwn
Tyler
Colorful Olympic Ball Opens Public at Los Angeles Jubilee
The tenth Olympiad hosts an open to the public social ball in Shrine Auditorium. Gov James Rolph and Mrs Wright lead a grand march with international officials, athletes, and film stars in attendance. Prominent guests include Harry Chandler E L Doheny and William B Mayer. Notables from Hollywood such as Colleen Moore Anita Page Bebo Daniel and Robert Montgomery also appear.
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Aug
Daela Sar
Anchors Aweigh
James Rolph Jr
California
Arthur Wright
Count Venrl de Balliot-Latour
International Olympic
Harold Tye Cruze
John GC
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Estelle Taylor
Marlin Nixa
Robert Montgomery
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Tom Mix
George Qurien
Warner Baxter
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Spencer = Tipory
FOX MICHAELS AND TRAVIS WINNERS AT FRIDAY WRESTLING CARD
Promoter Ralph Hammonds drew about 600 fans as Cyclone Fox Ted Travis and Red Michaels won matches. Openers included Paul Barth and Hans S Wagner in a 30 minute comedy draw. Michaels defeated Tuffy McMullen and then beat 150 pound opponent in a flying Jen ny hold. Travis took two straight falls over George Craig. Fox and Stratton completed their bout in 24:46 with Fox winning the first fall and Stratton taking the second.
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George Craig
Tulsa Blacksmith
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Tiny” Gordon
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Harrison-Michaels
Eddie Sperring
Dr. Jewell
Favorite Defeats Favorite in Broadmoor Golf Match
Harner Jay of Came rato Springs upset the favorite Nathan Grimes of Denver 4 and 2 to reach the semifinals at Broadmoor. Jay advances to face Loran Ven Zandt of Tulsa for a finals berth. Maytag, defending champion, continues steady play after beating F. E. Fleming. Neil Smith defeats Bob Warren to set the other semifinal.
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Harner Jay
Camerato Springs
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Nathan Grimes
Denver
Joy
Loran Ven Zandt
Tulsa
Okla
Alan
Neil Smith
Dallas
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Hud Maytag
Des Moines
Towa
Maytag
F. E. Fleming
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Bob Warren
Paintmen to Play Sayers Two-Game Sunday Doubleheader
The Alamo Paint and Varnish team formerly Merchants Transfer will visit Gayers for a Sunday double header starting at 2 o clock. They challenge Public Service Alamo Lettermen Boerne and Pleasanton as part of a tough schedule. Manager Macachow can be reached by writing 117 West Theo avenue or by phone M342.
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Sayers
Alamo Paint and Varnish Company
Merchants Transfer Company
Will Sweet Bayern
Gayers
Public Service
Alamo
Boerne
Pleasanton
Macachow
West
Theo Avenue
Phon Ing
Johnny Dunsmore Reelected Head Of Base Call Officials
Johnny Dunsmore, known as Johny Dunamore, was unanimously approved for another term as president of the Southwest Texas Base Call Officials Association by fellow umpires at the annual meeting in Gunter. Milton was re elected secretary, and Letty Craig became vice president with Tt. B. Randal named sergeant at arms.
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Umps
Jobo
Sunshine Specials Hit Pleasanton for Sunday Game
Sunshine Specials baseball club travels to Pleasanton for a Sunday match. A trip to San Benicola is booked for August 14. Players meet at 12:30 Sunday at 1010 Mon tarrey.
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Sunshine Specials
Pleasanton
Gola
San
Benicola
Montarrey
Yiree
Pinch-Hitter Shatters Perfect Game in Ninth
Detroit's Tommy Bridges carried a 13-0 shutout into the ninth when Washington manager Walter Johnson pulled Bob Burke. Dave Harris delivered a clutch single off the new reliever to break Bridges' perfect bid. Harris shouted and Bridges smiled as the Tigers' lead persisted.
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Detroit
Tommy Bridges
Detroit Tigers
Washington
Senators
Bob Burke
Walter Johnson
Burke
Johnson
Cetcher
Dave Harris
Harris
Hall of Fame
Bub
Bridges
Tigers
Runners Petition For Nurmi To Compete In LA
Seventeen marathon runners from ten nations sign a petition urging Paavo Nurmi to be allowed to race in the distance grind at Los Angeles on Sunday. The move is a gesture amid his ban by the International Amateur Athletic Federation for professionalism._SIGNERS doubt the request will be granted._
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Los Angeles
Vrave Nurmi
Nurmi
International Amateur Athletic Federation
J. Sigfried Rostrum
OQuinn Near Top In Brackenridge Park Qualifying
Edgar OQuinn shot 71 to sit one behind leader Reu ben Albaugh in the Symons golf tournament at Brackenridge Park. He bogeyed start, birdied the fourth, played par on all remaining holes for an even par round. Al Waugh led with 70, Gus Shea stood 72, 181 entries compete Sunday.
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Tyltim Reuben Albaugh
Symons
Brackenridge Park
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al Waughs
O'Quinn
Gus Shea
Castillo Wins Tight Decision in 10 Rounds at Legion
Castillo, outweighed yet shown boxing skill, edges Johnnie Achiteh in a close 10 round bout at Legion on West Houston Street Friday night. He took five rounds, with nine drawn and four even. Other 10 round bout saw K C Crain win by technical knockout over A Brown in round four.
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K. ©. Castillo
Johnnie Achiteh
the Legion Wrong
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K.C. Crain
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Tan Richardson
Tom Il
Jimmy Scarmoza
Irving Roxsmatt
Young Sea
Young Herbert
Braves land first sacker Panter Jordan from Orioles
Baltimore Aug 6 17 A trade announced by Orioles general manager Henry P Dawson sends Panter Jordan first baseman to the Boston National League club for three players and a small cash sum. Jordan batting around 350 in the International League, ordered to report to the Braves Sunday. William McAfee, Briles Cunningham, and Bill Akers head to Baltimore as part of the deal.
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Panter Jordan
Bastman
Boston
Henry P. Dawson
Orioles
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Braves
William McAfee
Briles Cunningham
Bill Akers
Sons of America Tackle Stockdale at 12 Noon
The Sons of America will journey to Stockdale Sunday at noon for an afternoon Iracas. Travelers include Sls Garza E Garza Sanchez Santos Farias Mendon Barajas Gomez Rodrigues Zepeda Campos and Herrerra from 1032 Guadalupe Street.
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Beaumont’s Fox Out With Bad Knee In Slump Test
Beaumont’s Pete Fox, the team’s heaviest hitter, injured a knee sliding in the ninth inning of yesterday’s game and may be out for several weeks, slowing the pennant drive for the club.
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Beaumont
Texas
O— Beaumont
Pete Fox
Kee
Mayo Still Leads in Olympic Pentathlon
In Los Angeles on August 6 1948 Lieut Richard Mayo US Army maintained the lead after four events in the modern pentathlon with 211.5 points despite a weak 14th in swimming. Swedish officers Oxenstierna Thofelt and Lindman close behind as the cross country final looms. Sweden seeks a third consecutive pentathlon title.
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Los Angeles
Richard Mayo
Count Oxenstierna
Lvon Thofelt
Bo Lindman
Mhyo
Ahres
Oxensierny
Thofell
Amsterdam
Lindman
Sweden
American second in foils tourney shocks fencing world
In Los Angeles on August 6 American Joseph Levis of the Boston Athletic Club took second place in the individual foils event, a historic upset as Gustavo Marzi of Italy won gold and Italians claimed first, third and fourth. Levis’s performance surprised European fans even more than Helene Mayer’s recent defeat.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Levis
Boston Athletic Club
Gustavo Marzi
Thailangue
Fouist
Thei Frenb
Lucio Gaudin
France
Italy
Polots
Bella Italia
Helene Mayer
Boxing results report from an unclear AP style snippet
The fragment lists several boxers and outcomes in a chaotic mix. Notable items include Loula torry stopping Jack Aharkes Dixon in the first round and a series of other matches involving fighters from St Louis Brooklyn San Francisco and Chicag o, with uncertain scores and dates.
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Wiek Ip
Bob O'ifard
Chicara
Yuna Cleveland
College Cancels Long Island University Football Schedule
Long Island University announced the cancellation of its entire football schedule for the coming season. Officials cited a new federal tax on gate receipts and a shift to emphasize athletics for a larger student body rather than a few, as the reasons for the decision.
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New York
Long Island University
White Cats to Bullis in Camp Bullis Game
The Wiitents baseball team will play its annual game with Company C Ninth Infantry at Camp Bullis Sunday morning.
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Bullis
Company C, Ninth Infantry
Camp Bullis
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