New York State Semi-Pro Open Tourney Starts In Syracuse
The 14 team no State Semi Pro Open Tourney opens at Griffin Field Liverpool with games Sunday. Painted Post faces the Ventrones of Syracuse at 5 followed by Oswego versus the Fairbanks of Syracuse at 7 and Rome against Lindy Miles of Endicott at 9 under lights. The Krens of Syracuse have a bye.
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Joe Charles
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Ventrones
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Oswego
Fairbanks
Rome
Lindy Miles
Endicott
Krens
Plattsburg
Wellsville
Bedford Hills
Schenectady
Sherrill
Hair Haven
Groton
Brookfields
Bedford ‘Ys
Fairhaven
Conn Versus Louis: A Pittsburgh Showdown Looms
The piece debates plans for a Conn versus Louis heavyweight bout next September, recounting Johnny Ray’s push and past matchups with Bob Pastor. It contrasts Tunney-Dempsey dynamics with Conn's youth, arguing Louis’s peak form and Conn’s inexperience shape the probable outcome.
Interclub golf results shuffle Bellevue Yacht and rivals
The Interclub Golf results show Bellevue and Yacht Club rallying, with Bellevue-Yacht Club poised to rise after decisive play. Standings list Tuscarora and Seneca as contenders, while Drumlin and Sag a chase in a tight race. Local golfers post net scores and match results in ongoing club events.
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Madden sisters lead Cooperstown tennis finals lineup
Miss Barbara Madden defeated Miss Carol Lewis in the women’s singles semi final while Miss Sissy Madden beat Miss Page in the other semi. In doubles, Miss Lewis and Miss Clarke faced the Madden sisters as rivals in the women’s doubles final at the Cooperstown County Club tournament. Robert Dixon of Syracuse and Jack Mahoney of New Hampshire contest the men’s singles final.
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Dixon
Cooperstown
Syracuse
Susan Clarke
Barbara Madden
Sissy Madden
Cooperstown County Club
Robert Dixon
Jack Mahoney
New Hampshire
Hogan Calls for Longer Golf Courses to Improve Pro Play
Milwaukee Aug 3 Ben Hogan says top pro golf would improve if more tournaments used longer harder courses. He notes short layouts reward iron accuracy less and that 350 yard par fours let many reach greens in two. Hogan led money and points this year with 9030 since January. The Milwaukee Open began second round with Frank Moore tied for lead at six under.
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Ben Hogan
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North Hills
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Detroit
Ed Oliver
Hornell
Johnny Bulia
Chicago
Leonard Girls Face Two Rivals in Softball
Jamesville Dodgers invade Mattydale at 2 PM to face the Leonard Girls in a softball contest. Afterward, the Leonard team travels to Lakeport to play the Ballweg Girls at 4 30 PM.
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Lefty Thornton Lee Tops Senators with Two Hits
Jof Cronin of the Red Sox hit for the cycle, including a home run, triple, double and single, to power a victory as the White Sox and Tigers contest remains unclear due to incomplete text. The report notes Cronin’s feat and mentions pitchers Lefty Thornton Lee and the Senators holding to two hits.
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Tome Sweeney
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Joe DiMaggio
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Luke Appling
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Final set in Staidstone girls tennis tournament
In Aug Hampton on the 3rd, Dorothy Bundy and Gracyn Wheeler meet in the finals of the 14th Staidstone Club event. Bundy beat Sarah Palfrey 1 13 6 4 6 3 to reach the final, while Wheeler defeated Pauline Betz 6 4 6 4. The results underscore the strength of Bundy and Wheeler as top contenders behind Alice Marble.
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Alice Marble
Santa Monica
Calif
Dorothy Bundy
Gracyn Wheeler
Miss Bundy
Sarah Palfrey
Miss Wheeler
Pauline Betz
San Francisco
Miss Marble
John van Ryn
Mildred Menapace And Bob Page Sweep District Meet
Mildred Menapace claimed three events and Bob Page won two as Huntington School hosted yesterday’s district swim meet sponsored by the Municipal Recreation Commission. Winners qualify for finals at Thornden in two weeks. notable winners included Marjorie White in a dead heat with Menapace in the women’s 50 yard freestyle, Tom Checksfield and Joe Krechel also securing victories.
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Joe Krechel
West End Cubs Meet Ranger Nine Today
The third place West End Cubs faced the Syracuse Rangers at Thornden this afternoon at 3. The game was moved up from tomorrow due to a Rangers picnic for parents. Jim Schneible started for Syracuse and Contienti pitched for the Cubs after a strong four-start streak.
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State semi pro tourney eyeing big league scouts at Griffin Field
Jack Durkin writes that the State semi pro baseball tournament at Griffin Field in Liverpool will attract major league scouts. Players named include Jack Doyle and John Haddock, with teams from Syracuse and Painted Post in a 14 club field. The event features a $3,000 lighting setup, prize money, mileage allowances, and a Wichita, Kansas, trip for the champion if successful.
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Two top New York junior teams, Post 41 Syracuse and Plewacki Buffalo, met at Municipal Stadium to reach the State American Legion Junior final. Cosmo Cappelletto pitched for Syracuse against Bob Parry of Buffalo as Buffalo rode an 18 game win streak. Guests included George McAvoy and George Clancy.
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Plewacki Post
Buffalo
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Bob Parry
Rochester
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Picard Seeks Lucky Break To Capture P G A Crown
By BILL WHITE in New York August 3 1925 reports Picard predicts victory at Hershey Pa while golf rivals doubt a home pro can win the P G A. The piece blends notes on Demaret Damaret jokes and coverage of Tennessee football tickets and other sports trivia from the era.
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New York
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Bonura
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John Canton
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Fond du Lac
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Hershey
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Don Kolloway
Oklahoma City
Bridge Masters Start Battle in Quest of 9 Points
The Central New York Master Bridge tournament opened this afternoon at the Hotel Syracuse under Russell Baldwin. Players from the region gathered as the two session program runs through tonight. The winner earns nine master points and national masters qualification to the championship at Asbury Park, New Jersey. Last year’s high scorers included Murray DeLeeuw and Truesdale Clark of Rochester and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Cooper of Binghamton.
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Central New York
Flatbush Fans Plan Bill Lohrman Day At Ebbets Field
Flatbush fans, bitter foes of the New York Giants, set August 31 as Bill Lohrman day at Ebbets Field to honor the Brooklyn born pitcher with a presented automobile. The tribute marks a rare cross team gesture from local supporters.
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Chicago Irish Boboyusin Wins Narrow Decision Over Covell
In a boxing bout, Chicago Irish Boboyusin aged 131 outpointed Frankie Covell aged 124 in a Brooklyn venue. George Latka from Hollywood defeated Quentin Breese, 13515 Newnan, Kan, 110, by points in San Jose, California.
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Leonard's Girls Rally Past Ballwegs 11 to 1 at Griffin Field
Leonard's Girls beat Ballwegs 11 to 1 at Griffin Field Liverpool with A Jewell driving the offense. Jewell pounded a double and triple while scoring and contributing consistently as Leonard's established early command.
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Maxim and Carter toBox In Ithaca Amateur Card Feature
Ithaca Aug 3 Joe Maxim 190 National AAU middleweight champion will box hard punching Jackie Carter Rome Negro in the feature five rounder of an all star amateur card at Ithaca High School Field. Carter has 20 straight wins with 15 KOs. Other bouts include Eddie Pagan vs Tommy Sue and Melvyn Hawkins vs Johnny Lawler plus several five and three round scraps. Proceeds aid refugee children of war torn Europe. David Sapperstone chairs the committee.
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Scenic Cortland Road Trip Through Old Towns and Dams
Readers are guided along a winding Cortland to Lisle route with river views and historic sites. The piece mentions the Otselic River control project, wakeage dams, and a scenic trip past towns like Marathon and Virgil, noting old milltowns and the River Valley architecture and future county fair attractions.
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