Hornsby Named Browns Manager In Major League Comeback
St Louis owner Phil Ball announced Rogers Hornsby will manage the Browns for the remainder of the season. Hornsby, taking charge amid a last place stand, will have broad authority to rebuild the club as Ball retains ownership control. Hornsby previously coached with the Cardinals and managed several teams, including the Cubs and Braves.
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Flying boat reaches great height in outboard motor test
A partially legible clipping notes an outboard motor built by Henry Boon of Freeport and a flying boat reaching an unspecified altitude. The text includes mismatched names and figures like 1432 and 184 Johnson 32 horsepower, with several garbled words.
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Explanations on aphids and their rapid reproduction
A note explains the aphid's astonishing multiplication rate, noting that a single female's descendants could vastly outnumber the earth's population in one season. It highlights how quickly young aphids begin reproducing and how later generations continue the growth ad infinitum.
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Moreno Tops Jacobs in Fourth Round at Terre Haute Ring
Henry Moreno of San Antonio Texas beat Eidie Jacobs of Indianapolis by a technical knockout in the fourth round here last night. Manuel Castro of Eagle Pass Texas won a six round decision over Garfield Rice of Evansville. Both bouts were floated twice in Terre Haute Indiana July 26.
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Pasek Earns Spot With Detroit Club In Trade Winds
Beaumont catcher Honest John Pasek, after a spring tryout with the Detroit Tigers, heads to rejoin the big leaguers as a second catcher. He bats around .200 in the Texas League averages. George Susce will form a two man catching duo for the Exports until a better backstop is secured.
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Hornsby Refuses Cards Job in Pointed Fashion
Chicago July report states Frank Priscia named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals after Roger Hornsby refused the position. Hornsby’s candor and sharp mind are noted as he previously opposed management moves and questioned pay, yet his career shows a pattern of bold decisions and influence in baseball.
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Stewart and Knight Hurl in Charity Game at Alamo
Stewart and Knight lead two city clubs in a charity game between Public Service Utilities and Alamo Mulligraph Lettermen at 8 15 Thursday night. Proceeds go to the Salvation Army with former Lettermen ace Bi Stewart signaled to pitch against his old team and Jack Knight likely starting for the Lettermen.
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Baer Schmeling Scrap Discussed For Possible Return Match
Los Angeles July 26 Tack Dempsey discussed a possible return match between Max Schmeling and Max Baer with Ike Jacobs by telephone, saying there was no definite plan. Dempsey could not be reached but favored a bout if Schmeling agreed to reasonable terms, with talks centering on a Memorial Coliseum bid or San Francisco option, no firm details.
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Lightning Kills Golfer and Digger in Storm
Philadelphia reports a severe electrical storm that killed amateur golfer G. F. Batley at Merle Cricket club east course and Oscar Brown while digging at Ardmore cemetery. Batley, a familiar East title competitor, died at Rabuthan Bryn Mawr hospital after being struck.
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Net Stars to Make Tour From San Antonio Players
Four San Antonio tennis players head a short tour starting this weekend in Waco then Mexico. University of California players Ted Young and J A Gwynne join Jason Arthur H Yourath and Bill Yantis as they travel to Monterey for a series next week.
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Park Boxing And Rassling At Roosevelt Park Show
Overflow crowd nightly crowds witness Bill Deckruse in grappling, Al Simmons defeating Cy Saunders in a two out of three falls match. Boxing features Kid Cameron, Kid Eddie, and Kats draw, with Dick Armstrong’s Simon-pure show at Brackenridge Park drawing large crowds. Amateur tournament entries for city parks fight set for Brackenridge Thursday night with 32 local contenders already lined up.
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Petrolle Klaveren scrap ordered off at Yankee Stadium
New York July 26 The return bout between Billy Petrolle and Bep Van Klaveren scheduled for August 29 at Yankee Stadium was canceled by the New York State Athletic Commission. Doctors advised Van Klaveren’s eye injury would not heal in time, ending the match.
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Foreign stars enter U S tennis championships field
New York July 26 An international entry for the United States singles and doubles championships promises to make Wimbledon’s presence felt. Lawrence A Baker Paris reports England will send a three man team including Davis Cup ace Fred Penny. Japan Japan will send Jira Satoh H Nunl Batoh and France will name a rep after the cup challenge. Australian Davis Cup team Crawford Quist Turnbull and Gretlh entered. The strong foreign line is described by Edward B Moss U S L T A official.
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Mixed boxing results across cities with several notable bouts
A scattered list of boxing results from Portland, San Jose, Terre Haute and other cities. Names include Peter Jackson, Johnny Pena, Garfield Rice, Manuel Gastro, Leroy Gibson, Kid Azteca, Caterina Garcia, Gordon Fortengerry, Tackie Sharkey, Johnny Fitzpatrick, Emmett Curtice, Nick Tat, Frankie Wolfran and Sunny Jim McVey. A heavyweight bout Hansie versus Frankie Deren was postponed due to weather.
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Loughran and Risko Set For Heavyweight Bout in Chicago
In Chicago Mills Stadium tonight Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia faces Johnny Risko of Cleveland in a heavyweight title bout. Each veteran vows comeback form, with Loughran at 31 relying on boxing skill to offset Risko’s weight advantage and past challengers.
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American Yacht Fights For Second At Fastnet Race
The Mornde led by Roderick and Olin J. Steppens in the Dawes Fastnet race held second place at the half way point. The British Flame led the way as Dorade and Lexia trailed. Other Americans The Grenadier and Barnum's Brillant trailed by five and seven hours. Fleet departed Cowes on Saturday.
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DeMaggio Narrowly Misses World Record in San Prancieco
Reported July 20 details Joe DeMaggio of San Francisco missing the world record by eight hits in 60 straight games. The 18 year old outfielder allegedly contributed to a win over Oakland, with the team leading in a late eighth inning rally.
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Lindstrom Finally Above .300 After Two-Hit Doubleheader
Pittsburgh July 16 Freddy Lindstrom the Pirates center fielder rose above .300 for the first time this season after a two-hit doubleheader performance. His average climbed to .304 aided by a three-hit game in the second game, pushing his season total to 21 games with hits and surpassing Chick Fal ls’ Phillies mark. From June 16 to 23 he sat on the bench with a .239 mark but by July 4 he stood at a sparkling .422. In 102 at bats he scored 20 runs and collected 43 hits, including two doubles, two triples and a home run.
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Moreland Defends Western Amateur Title In Memphis Start
Match play began in the Western Amateur at Memphis Country Club with defending champion Gua Moreland of Dallas facing 31 qualifiers. Zell Eaton led qualifying with 69, total 141 after 38 holes. Jack Weatland Chicago 143, Gene Vinson Meridian 144.
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Ross Risks Title In Go With Farr in Kansas City
Barney Ross defends his lightweight title tonight at Convention Hall in Kansas City meeting Johnny Dare in a 42 round bout with Ross the heavy favorite. Tony Canzoneri, who lost the title to Ross, watches ringside and will meet Ross again in New York in September.
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Pirates Surge Back Into NL Race After Twin Wins Over Cubs
New York July 26 The Pittsburgh Pirates won twice against the Chicago Cubs 4 to 0 and 4 to 1 to move within a game and a half of the league leading Giants. Fred Lindstrom starred with five singles in the opener as Lloyd Waner boosted with a pinch hit in the first game. Hal Smith and Bud Tinning dueled in the nightcap as the Pirates clinched the second win. Cincinnati, St. Louis, Washington, and Cleveland also posted wins in a bustling major league slate.
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Kendall All-Day Celebration Sports Program Sketch
Kendalia hosts a town wide event starting 9 30 am with a ball game between Sle leedale and Kendalls clubs followed by needle races cigar trees and a barbecue lunch with speeches by N H King P L Anderson Bodo Hole kamp and Ernest Felibaum. Bands fiddle contests rodeo events include horse racing wild steer riding goat milking calf roping and wild bull cart riding ending with a dance.
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Baseball Code Aims to Fast-Track Minor Leagues for Roosevelt
The piece argues for a code to speed up establishing minor league baseball, citing benefits for players and fans. It blends sports radio anecdotes with notes on team movements and manager changes, including Hornsby potentially reshaping St Louis and San Antonio links, while referencing Dallas and Houston game commentary.
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Various League Baseball Scores From Coast to Coast
Cryptic OCR list shows several regional leagues with matchups and outcomes including National, American, Pacific Coast, Western Leagues. Teams such as Brooklyn, New York, Memphis, Knoxville and Montreal appear with partial scores and boxlike annotations amid a dense stream of unreadable text. The snapshot preserves multiple game results and player references in a period newspaper style.
Jacobs Campaigns In Virginia Tennis Championship
Eddie Jacobs of Ralhmoi wins two matches at the Virginia Peninsula championships in Hot Springs Virginia as top seed Janowa defeats Henry Harklay Jr. and then Doc Bare while Alamond’s Bare faces tough foes. Kathryn Penryon of Toston Texas beats Betty Blenal of Lenmond 6 1 6 1.
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