Olympics Close After Record Gate Receipts and Crowds
Los Angeles Aug 14 The 1932 Olympics end with record gate receipts and crowds. Unofficial totals place paid attendance near 2,000,000 and receipts around 2.9 million as track and field led the show. Japan's swimmers surged to challenge American dominance in the final events.
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Western Play-off Starts August 30 in Springfield
The Western Association playoff series opens August 30 with Springfield's first half champion Cardinals facing the winner of the second half title. Playoffs hinge on approval of a proposal by Bartlesville and Springfield officials and President Dale Gear.
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Saturday Program Notes and Time Schedule
A fragmented bulletin lists a Saturday program with carbine and cannon events, French demonstrations, and various activities by time slots. It includes mentions of p.m. times, a trial, and multiple unidentified items, with references to locations and names obscured by garbled OCR.
New Orleans Signs Albers Tall Right Handed Pitcher
Edie Albers a towering 6 foot 7 right handed pitcher aged 21 was signed by Larry Gilbert for the New Orleans Southern association Fel leans and sent to Manager Jake Atz of the Pels now in Chattanooga Albers from Ledbetter Texas played for Baton Rouge in the Cotton States league and pitched for the San Antonio Indians this spring
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Alamo Multigraph Nine Visit Boerne Sunday Games
The Boerne White Sox host the Alamo Multigraphing Company Lettermen of San Antonio at Fair Grounds Park in Boerne Sunday afternoon starting at 2 32. This is the clubs first meeting of the year. The Lettermen have won twice in matches against a college and ex professional stars. In Elgin and Austin the Lettermen are favored to beat Boerne. Bethlem? Miner obituary details follow with age 64 of Deland Florida reported as a pro golfer.
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U S Favored to Capture Olympic Rowing Honors
The United States team, favored to win Olympic rowing prizes, led by UC’s unbeaten eight, faced decisive finals as spectators packed the Olympic lagoon. Germany and Great Britain also reported strong showings in three finals, with the American doubles and fours performing notably well.
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Japanese Men Sweep Aquatics in Olympic Trials Victory
Japan clinches team title with sweeping finishes in men’s events including 100-meter backstroke and 1500 meters as United States struggles. Masaji Kirakawa wins 100m backstroke, boosting Japan to 56 points to U.S. 46. American divers falter though Dorothy Poynton leads in women’s events. Franklin Square Tigers meet Mendiola Barthers at 10 a.m. Sunday in concrete park.
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Protest Keeps Yankees-Tigers Replay Unofficial Result
CHICAGO Aug 13 Donnie MacFayden of the Yankees will be credited with an unofficial victory in the 1912 American League season and Fort Whitehill of the Tigers with an unofficial defeat. The replay decision stems from a protest over a batting order violation allowed by league president Will Harridge after umpire Dick Narin ruling. The league will include performances in official statistics, pending adjustments to the protest.
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Fighting Joe Wheeler A Long Civil War Hero and Cuban War Leader
The article chronicles Brigadier General Joseph Wheeler endearing a storied military career from Civil War raids to the Spanish American War. It notes his promotions to colonel brigadier general cavalry commander and major general and cites battles like Chickamauga Ringgold Gap Macon Augusta Savannah Johnsonville and Bentonville. It mentions his death and civic notice about a reader inquiry regarding a “Believe it or Not” feature.
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Lally Denies Any Change Amid Rumors of Surprise
Incumbent Tom Lally, on his Brookline summer vacation, says he knows of no change or definite plans for a new plant. A reporter asked for details by wire and Lally replied he cannot imagine where such rumors started and hopes the situation is clarified.
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McAllen Net Stars Beat Edinburg In Inter-city Net Match
McAllen and Edinburg teams, five players each, clashed on Edinburg college courts with McAllen prevailing five matches to two. Notable wins included Thayeca of McAllen defeating Norman Schrager and Doyle Crawford overcoming B W Patrick. Other McAllen players—Julian Mumbrick Orville Cox and Ryle Dube—also won, while McAllen doubles edged Winningham brothers.
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Champions Beaten in Printer Baseball in St Paul
In the Anto Printers International Baseball league third round action in St Paul nine teams competed as Indianapolis and Cleveland each carried two losses while the defending champions Washington fell to the Twin Cities nine. The Lenina crew enjoys a bye to the fourth round as the tournament progresses amid ad clutter and misprints in the era.
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Indians Move to Beaumont for Pair
The San Antonio Indians traveled by bus from Galveston to face the Exporters in a Saturday and Sunday doubleheader in Beaumont. The Island City club won Friday night 5 2 behind strong late innings and solid pitching from Taylor, while Galveston used four staff changes before the game ended.
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U S finals loom as two boxing hopes reach tile clash
At Los Angeles on August 15 Olympic boxing semifinals produced two American finalists. Eddie Flynn of Loyola New Orleans faces Erich Campe of Germany in the welterweight final after Flynn outpointed David McCleave of Great Britain and Campe beat Bruno Ahlberg of Finland. Carmen Barth of Cleveland advanced to the middleweight final by defeating Ernest Petree of South Africa, while Amador Azar of Argentina edged Roger Michelot of France for the other bout. Other semifinals set up world class showdowns with Lang, Silica, Feary, Rovati, Schietkofer, Robledo, Ahlquist, Stevens, Roca, Carstens, and Lovell awaiting tomorrow’s results.
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Texas League Friday Results and Saturday Schedule
Friday results show Antonia 1, Galvind 2, Bequinank 10, tnwson by Trethin 6. Toneview 4, Bere Workh 1, Myler Wing. Saturday games list San Antonio at Bonuraunl, Lonevinw at Teter, Salvente at Housane.
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American League Playday Precision Update
In the American League, matches feature Sattindare Bh Tony at Chicago, JMUVDIE at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Benton, and New York at Wewninatom. The schedule outlines venue pairings and host cities across the circuit.
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Texas Boxes Hallas 5 Longview 4 in rough game notes
A garbled recap shows Texas teams with Longview losing 5 4 to Hallas amid scattered player names and odd phrases. The fragmentary text mentions throws, hits, and substitutions with unclear positions and authorities, plus stray references to umpires and inning counts.
Hertz Entry Ricked in Owners Handicap at Mawthorne
In the $10,000 added Owners handicap at Maythorne today nine racing entries including Prichy Pair and lagu wna led a large field of 13 other thoroughbreds. Hertz a entry was favored at 1 to 2 over rivals with a keen owner rivalry and heavy wagering.
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Cubs Reinstate Hemsley After Suspension
Rollie Wemsley of the Chicago Cubs is restored to his job after an indefinite suspension for undisclosed conduct. He reported to Manager Charlie Grimm in St. Louis following a brief leave in Philadelphia and Philadelphia officials indicated no further action.
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Didrikson Celebration in Dallas honors Olympic star
Didrikson of Dallas Milfred Rabe, famed athlete, was guest of honor at a civic celebration in Dallas. A large touring car carried her through Weld Street as crowds cheered and music played. She planned to depart for Beau mont to spend time with her parents after festivities marking Bale’s Olympic return.
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