Marshall Wayne Wins Olympic Platform Diving Title
Blond Marshall Wayne of Miami Florida won the Olympic platform diving championship at Berlin, beating teammate Elbert Hoot to give the United States a sweep of diving medals. Wayne totaled 113.58 points, finishing ahead of Root with 110.60, as German rival Herman Stork placed third and Japanese competitor Tsuneo Shibabara sixth.
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Portman Grocers Face Lorain Nine Tomorrow
The Portman Grocers travel to Lorain tomorrow for a game with the Lorain Business Men. They seek their third straight win over Lorain, with only one loss in Lorain County Class B League. Expected pitchers are Dan Guigin and Gene Graher. Portman players report at 1222 Lake Avenue by 11 40 a.m.
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Louis Favored To Beat Sharkey In 10 Round Bout
In New York on August 15 the betting at Yankee Stadium lists Louis 7 to 5 as the favorite to beat Jack Sharkey in a 10 round boxing bout Tuesday night. Louis shows youth heavier punch and good condition while Sharkey, 12 years older, had been out of the ring 2 1 2 years until his recent comeback.
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Wilson Meets Italian In Olympics Bantamweight Final
In Berlin on August 15 Jackie Wilson of Cleveland advances as the lone American finalist by defeating Fidel Ortiz of Mexico in three rounds. Ulderico Serge of Italy waits in the bantamweight final while Louis Laurie of Cleveland faces Alfredo Carlomagno of Argentina for third and fourth place.
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Merchants of Kipton Visit Elyria Team Sunday
The Tri-County Baseball League game at Cascade Park pits Elyria Merchants against Kipton Merchants. Will Limpert likely starts for Kipton with Uncle Harold Limpert catching. Elyria's Johnny Maiden and Gib Diewald, ex Independents, will appear for Kipton. First pitch at 3 p.m.
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Elyria Shoe Pitchers In Two Matches Sunday
The I. T. S. horseshoe team from Elyria to play a doubleheader at Wade Park Cleveland. Morning bout at 10:00 features Elyriana against the Magic Chefe and an afternoon match at 3 30 against Boy Foods all Cleveland players.
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Clever Matmen Headline Riverview Park Program
Elyria fans get a scientific wrestling card at Riverview Park next Wednesday presented by Dan Morris. Johnny Estes of Washington DC battles Andy Tremaine of Tucson in a two hours two out of three falls main event, with Hollis versus Berry in the semi finals and a local bar bout on the undercard.
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Rialto Theatre
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County Grange Tenson 1st Title Series Game
Carlisle Grange and Henrietta Grange softball teams clash tomorrow at Carlisle diamond in a three game series for the Lorain County Grange championship. Carlisle won the first half title and Henrietta the second round flag. Next Sunday, the second game moves to Henrietta.
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Steel & Tubes Dominate Harmon Field Double-Header
Steel & Tubes swept two games in a Harmon Field double header. They beat Pox Furnace 4 to 2 with Joe Varsa on the mound allowing four hits. In the nightcap the Tubesmen defeated Sacred Hearts 8 to 3 after Toledo Nagy Motors failed to appear, giving Steel & Tubes the win by forfeit.
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Cleveland City Council To Honor Jesse Owens
Cleveland officials praised Jesse Owens as a world record setter and track sensation after his Berlin Olympics triumphs. A unanimous resolution named Owens to bring honor to Cleveland and Ohio State University, and a five-member committee will help greet him in New York on his return next month.
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Brave Dangerous Rapids Riggins Par ty Daring River Trip
A bold group led by Dr. Russell G. Frazier from Bingham Utah completed a 250 mile run down Idaho’s Salmon River in push boats. They tackled 10 090 foot rapids on the middle fork in The River of No Return. Capt Clyde S McDowell of the USN estimated grinding loss for Palomar Mountain telescope eye to be four tons at Caltech Pasadena.
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Pasadena
Lou Gehrig extends consecutive games streak despite injury
In a brief sports blurb Lou Gehrig played through a badly damaged left finger for his 1763rd straight game and Columbia Lou remained in the lineup. The piece also notes Jimmie Wilson's managerial contract, Kiki Kyler's NL longevity, Dan Morris at Riverview Park, and Olympic boxing mentions about Jackie Wilson and Lou Lawrie.
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Reds
Hank Greenberg Out For Rest Of Season
Detroit Tigers announce Hank Greenberg will not play again this season due to recurring wrist trouble. Manager Mickey Cochrane disclosed the decision after a phone call with Detroit officials in Chicago. Greenberg, who fractured the same wrist earlier this season, requires further treatment by New York specialists.
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North Olmsted and Kelly's Island In Tri County Title Series
North Olmsted and Kelly's Island prepare for a three game Tri-County League title series with both clubs undefeated in league play. The Pennzoils host the opener with Kelly's Island visiting Aug. 28. a possible neutral site game would follow. Key pitchers include Aaron Erne for Kelly's Island and Al Solgas, Herman Gerhart, and Bob Cruickshank for North Olmsted.
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CCC Camp Registers Win Over Merchants
The Camp Lorain Cavaliera defeated the Elyria Merchants 8 to 3 in a softball game played that evening. Taylor and Morgan formed the winning battery while Henke pitched and Simmons caught for the Merchants.
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Cleveland Blepp Girls Face Ridgeville Softball Clash
Big time girls' softball comes to Ridgeville tomorrow when the Cleveland Blepp Coamba oppose the Ridgeville St. Peter's Church team. Leola Bommer will mound for St. Peter's as the Blepp Coambs, with players aged twelve to seventeen, seek a strong showing against the more experienced foes.
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Lefty Grove’s 14th Win Shuts Out Senators Again
Yesterday’s hero Lefty Grove of the Boston Red Sox pitched his 14th victory and his sixth shutout, limiting the Washington Senators to four hits before a crowd of fans.
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Lorain 1 W. O. Postpones County Class B Game
The Lorain 1 W. O. baseball team postpones its Lorain County Class B League game with the Elyria Pirates to tomorrow due to several players being on vacation. The game will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Washington Crew Wins Olympic Eight-Oared Championship
Washington University crew claimed the Olympic eight-oared title by a quarter length over Italy, with Germany Great Britain Hungary and Switzerland following. Coach Ulbrickson praised the crew as the finest he had seen, noting five juniors and three sophomores return for Intercollegiate racing.
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U S Athletes Set for London Meet at White City
Jesse Owens and other American track stars expected to break attendance and national attendance records at White City London as U S hopes peak in a near sell out stadium. Eleven of fourteen events targeted for U S wins with limited chances in four relays and javelin. Owens may turn professional after this meet following Olympic success.
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Major League Leaders
United Press reports top leaders in the Major League standings with key statistics, highlighting standout players, team rankings, and upcoming schedule implications for pennant races.
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