United States Leads In Olympic Track and Field Events
At Amsterdam the United States piled up points in the track and field schedule. U S athletes were favored in the 100 meter dash 499 meter hurdles and hammer throw while Johnny Kuck set a world record in the weight event. Paavo Nurmi beat Willie Ritola in a gruelling 14 909 meter race and Nurmi set an Olympic record as the U S team celebrated a decisive victory.
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Tribe Wild In Crushing Yanks
Cleveland thrashed the New York Yankees 24 to 5 as six pitchers were used and the Tribe piled up 27 hits. Joe Shaute held the Yanks to scattered hits through the game while the Indians exploded with 9 runs in the second inning and 6 more in the sixth to rout the league leaders.
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Crusader Poised To Win Saratoga Stake Finish
Ratoga Springs NY Crusader son of Maury enters as favorite in the one mile Sara Handicap at Saratoga as racing season nears its end with the 60 dollar hopeful stakes for 450 009 dollars to be distributed among horsemen on September 1.
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Tri League Sunday Scores Highlight Close Contests
Six of three games in the Tri League Sunday were won by narrow margins. The Russell Wheads beat Lorain 3 to 2 and Maple Heights defeated Scranton Motors 13 to 7, as Cleveland Tels belied expectations with a 7 to 5 victory.
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Eagles Lose Big to Lodi in Uneven Blowout
Lodi dominated the game scoring 12 runs while Eagles burdened by seven innings of weak defense and six errors. Rose surrendered nine runs and twelve hits, while Lodi capitalized with two extra hits and two walks in the late innings to seal a lopsided 12 to 1 victory.
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Indians Bludgeon Yankees In Lopsided Loss At Dunnfield
Cleveland overwhelms New York 21 to 3 as five pitchers see action in front of a large Dunnfield crowd. Babe Ruth era echoes in a brutal loss with Lind Hodapp and Morgan driving offense and Shaute, Moore, Johnson, Campball throwing the pill for Cleveland.
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Elyria City Edges Yellings In Thrilling 2 Run Win
In a seesaw AAA baseball thriller at Riverview Park Elyria City beat Sun day with a 7 to 5 score. The visitors rallied late but Elyria’s Tom Nickolette delivered a decisive two run double in the seventh to break the tie and seal the comeback. Far more pitchers combined for 14 walks, a record-like total, as both teams contributed seven bases on balls.
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Rome Run Club Leaders and Season Totals
American League leaders Ruth and Gentuz hit big for the Yankees and Athletics with multiple surges. Brown, Simmons, and Hauser add strong showings. National League figures include Wulper, Bissonette, Hornsby, Hater, and Harper, with Wilson and Haas contributing. Totals rise: National League 343, American League 349, season total 747.
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Bittner Down North Eaton In Close Sunday Clash
The Grafton Bittners beat North Eaton 3 to 0 in a hard fought game. Bernard Mott starred with nine strikeouts while teammates played tight defense behind his pitching. Next up the Bittners meet Elyria Woodmen at Cascade Park. Notable: Cornish and O Tamashaski had two-base hits. Br Mort hit by pitch, Grills and Bement contributed, with Umpires Manning and Zimmerman.
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Arrest Two For Book Making At Bainbridge Race Track
Two men were arrested on Saturday for book making at Bainbridge Race Track. Racing resumed with officials confident Sheriff Nelson would not interfere. The betting system continued with bettors buying interests in horses. The Geauga handicap featured Florence Mills, daughter of Sir John Johnson, in a key race. Seven events were listed on the program.
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West Side in WHA over Maroons
The Elyria Maroons lost 4 to 3 to West Side in a hard fought county league game at Cascade Park. Holtzman pitched superbly for West Side, while Ucka held the Maroons to three runs as Mike hit a homer for Elyria. Despite late rallies, West Side held on for the win before a sizable crowd.
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Baseball blowouts and tight finishes dot a bustling day
Yesterday's scores show Cincinnati defeating Brooklyn 26 to 5 as Bill Zitzman delivered four hits and three driven in, while George Pipgras started the Yankees' big win and Kienther scattered baserunners. The Athletics beat St. Louis 6 to 3, Hack Wilson hit his 24th homer as the Cubs beat the Giants 3 to 1 in the second game, and the White Sox snapped a seven game skid with a 3 to 2 win over the Senators.机
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Stars shine as Ruth drives in two and Wilson homers
Babe Ruth goes 3-for-4 with a double and a two run score while Hack Wilson adds four hits from eight plate appearances, driving in three and scoring once. Gehrig goes 0-for-5 and Gehrig’s teammates Cobb Frisch Hornsby Waner are idle.
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Paul Waner
Lomski Meets Negro Tonight in New York Fight
Leo Lomski faces Eddie Clark in a ten round bout at Dexter Park Woodhaven tonight. Clark, described as a rugged Atlantic City Negro, challenges Lomski in the featured action. The bout is set for ten rounds with local anticipation high.
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Maroons 118 AOA 9HY- 732 Bal l. Sides 000 006 613-463
Baseball scoreless fragment with repeated lines and misread data. Mentions Maroons and West Side, home run by Mike with stolen bases by Ucka Strinke Nevonty Mike Rran Sadoski. Sacrifices Ucki Sadoski. Double plays Mixe to Nevonty Block to McCrain. Errors and bases on balls noted. Umpire details garbled.
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Lewis Returns to Ring Tonight in Queensboro Bout
New York reports that welterweight champion Lewis of England returns to the ring Tuesday night at Queensboro Stadium to face Maxie Rosesbloom. Lewis rose to fame from battles with Jack Britton, trading crowns four times in spirited defenses.
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Polo Stars Struggle in Sands Point Exhibition Match
America's polo team delivered a disappointing performance at Sands Point Country Club in Port Washington. Only captain Thomas Hitchcock Jr. showed form near his best as the squad prepares to meet the Argentines in September.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Across Leagues
American results show Cleveland 24 over New York and Philadelphia 8 while St. Louis trails Washington 3 to 1 and Chicago 3 to 3. Boston edges Detroit 5 to 2. National results list Cincinnati 8 over New York 4 and St. Louis home games vs Philadelphia with Cincinnati visiting Brooklyn and Chicago facing New York, Pittsburgh hosting Boston. Background notes recount Earl Smith’s turbulent Pirates and managerial clashes, tracing his rise from 1921 Giants pennant to later trades and a reputation for sharp tongue.
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Pirates catcher Earl Smith Clutches Shifting Fate
Earl Smith, once near waivers with the Pirates, may land a bonus of at least 34006 as reports swirl. Bill Delehman? No. St. Louis Cardinals manager Bill McKechnie signs Smith, lifting him from waiver limbo. Cardinals lead the National League, with Smith possibly adding to World Series receipts as the season unfolds.
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Joe Loughran Shines as Bank League Hitter in Phila
Joe Loughran, brother of boxing champion Tommy Loughran, works at Philadelphia Girard National Bank. In the Bank and Trust Company baseball league he stands out as a shortstop with an enviable batting record, part of a notable lineup beyond the famed titleholder.
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Athletics Rally As Mack Bets On Youth For Pennant Hopes
New York July report on the Philadelphia Athletics led by Connie Mack notes a surge with ten wins in eleven, closing on the Yankees. Pitching with Grave Quinn Walberg Ebmae Orwel and Earnshaw steadies the staff while hitters Stimaio Foxx and Miller carry the offense. Cobb and Speaker benched. Gurfield brings youth to the lineup as prospects and pundits discuss Joe’s potential rise.
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