Eleven Days On A Sports Desk From The West
A garbled sports desk note from Pacific Coast area writers describes local race events at Sportsman Park Speedway with Sunday program details and dropped entrants. It mentions Johnny Kalmar handling missing passes, a Seattle stationed writer venting about letter writing, and references to local sports figures and past all star memories with Cleveland and Chicago connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokaddius Teverdeg
Sportsman Park Speedway
Johnny Kalmar
Brerge
George
Seattle
Washinattin
Hrementon
Eva
Chicago
Texas
Elyria
Howard
Danger Dean
Hogan Aims For Mahoning Valley Open Golf Title
Hogan chases the Mahoning Valley Open crown at Girard Ohio as a three day medal play event begins at the renovated Mahoning Valley Country Club course. He seeks to edge closer to a career earnings lead with $81,04 at stake and a field of about 20 players including defending champion Clayton Heafner and Snead mercenaries. The format features 18 holes today then 18 tomorrow and 35 on Sunday.
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Girard
UPI
Hen Tesent
Ole
America
Hogan
Takeng
Telitin
Oning Valley Country Club
Hut Fe Hat
Quaatiant
Snead
Racho Mercenaries
Tenchen i Thome
Halph
Dhamanion
Clayton Heafner
Sundsy
Seeded Players Meet In Pro Tennis Tourney
Seeded players clash in the third round of the national tennis championship at the West Side Tennis Club. Notable matchups include Don Bucce of Oakland facing an opponent from New York, with other top seeds such as Kovacs, Barres, Tutte, Wert, Gent, Reticha, and Herman also in action across Chapin and nearby courts. The event showcases early round battles among strong professionals in a packed schedule.
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Kew York
Bional Tennis Cham
West Side
Tennest Hails
Teneraraee
Don Bucce
Oakland
Cali
Sver Thestaiaatch
Whai
Totamy Wasne
Bruce
Kovacs
Barresa
Huser Ant Hives
Cher
Dew York
Reticha
Herman
Chapin
Dodgers Blank Cincinnati 4-0 in NL action
In St Louis, Mort Cooper won his tenth of the season as the Cardinals snapped a slump with a shutout win over the Braves. Brooklyn Dodgers blanked Cincinnati 4-0 behind strong pitching, while Nat Holloway and other key hitters contributed as New York and Chicago posted various results in a busy midseason slate.
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INEL
York
St. Luis
Boston Braves
Nathon
Trase
Dari Coopers
Oslyne
Toston
Chet Hoss
Braves
Max Wert
Tie Lombardi
Elrd
Javery
Mrdeers
Laravitt
Cincinnati
Vo Allen
Allen
Hrookisn
Rts
Lee
Fetarys
Chicago
Oves Phil
Ay defeats Wood in tennis match six to one
Ay beat Wood 6-1 in a tennis match with 6-2 in the subsequent set. The report mentions players including Ken, Hal, and Frankton and a New York context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Eman Fri Ae
New York
Jewelers Run Off 20th Straight Victory 11 5
The Jewelers extended their win streak to 20 with an 11 to 5 victory over the Wellington Red Sox. The loss ends Wellington’s recent form while the Jewelers remain undefeated since their season opener against the Erhart team.
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Jewelers Bag
Vic Bitter Jewelers
Aic
Wellington Red Sox
Erhart
Deaton Aince Viti
Gamble Stars As Indians Edge Giants In 6-5 Win
Indians defeat the Giants 6-5 as pitcher Gamble shines on mound and at bat. He allows three hits and one earned run over nine innings while recording three hits including a triple. Third baseman Perterais adds a double with strong defense and offense.
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Gamble
Carlene
Indians
Giants
Gare
Cascade Park
Everlay
Vanthes
Perterais
Wie
Lee Savold Declares Gold Fades as He Tops Heavyweights
In New York June 26 1931 pro fighter Lee Savold. a 200 pound heavyweight from the Midwest, claims the chase for gold is not real. He notes earlier defeats and the new status at the top of his division while reflecting on promoters and future battles.
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U.S
Sac Ocenther
United Presa
New York
Muig
Lee Savold
Sears
Washington
Lou Nava
Tengard
Elyria
G. Franklin Sith
J. Flynn
Py Mazenh
Baston
Lois Perreced
Intercollegiate Golfers Enter Semi Finals in South Bend
In South Bend on June 26, the National Intercollegiate golf tournament advanced to the semifinals as top seeds were eliminated. Defending champion Earl Stewart of LSU fell to Johnnie Holmtrom, Illinois defeated by 5 and 4, while Holmatrom then lost to Robert W. Kuntz of Yale 2 and 2. Kuntz eliminated Johnnie Stottz of Northwestern 4 and 1 to reach the semis, where Northwestern's Harold Gjolme advanced over Johnnie Stottz with a course record of 44. For the first time since 1977, a Northwestern player reached the semifinals. Frank Tatum of Stanford joined the late rounds by defeating Ay Wells of Washington 5 and 4, and Will Wells of Washington defeated Dale Ate of LSU 5 and 3 to reach the semis.
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Ormond Heooh
Cherry
Hedi
Miah Biltmore
Ide
Oakinto
Tidkewood
EU Hater
Aux- Tt
Urund Fce
Canterbury
Matis & Ings
Wuatneibun
Brook
Orimant
Augusta
Forest Hits
Ormotu Leach
Mame Filitareta
Him
Mewee
Uepas
Tacear
Andries
Kies
Atreck
Coa
Earl Stewart
Louisiana State University
Johnnie Holmtrom
University of Ilinois
Holmatrom
Robert W. Kuntz
Yale
Kuntz
Johnnie Krisko
Ohio State Cartier
Nay Brownell
Stanford
Stewart
Harad Gjolme
Washington
Ginkie
Johnnie Stottz
Northwestern
Rie Ten
el Wells
Dale
Tes Mants Face Serious MRE Situation and Escape Plan
Fragmented text describes a troubling MRE incident involving Tes Mants and related confusion. Mentions attempts to obtain a weapon, possible escape, and references to names and places in a disordered report. Overall details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Youth Rules In Women's Western Open
Fragmentary text describes a youth event tied to the Women's Western Open. Mentions names such as Jane and Ronnie and references to scoring or placement. Unclear full details due to damaged OCR.
Indians Face Red Sox in Four Game Set for Second in AL
Cleveland trails Boston by about a game and a half and opens a four game series in Cleveland. Al Smith limited Philadelphia to five hits in a 4-1 win as Mel Harder prepares to start the opener against Boston with Heber Neat likely opposing him. Hackett and Keltner produced key hits in recent Indian wins while Wolff limited the attack.
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Ueveland
UPH
Young Low Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Boston Red Sox
Sox
Cleveland
Boston
Ken Keliice
Hackett
Baus Dreau
Keltner
Ray Mate
Otto Densine
Roger Wolff
Athletics
Masten
Mel Harder
New York Yankees
Heber
Philadelphia
Henett
Tb Eaun
Diamond Doings Tonight and Tomorrow
One Twilight League game is scheduled tonight at 6 15 on the Allen diamond with Mura facing the 15 Club. In Class A action three games start at 6 15 with Elyria Handwares versus Avon Merchants at Cattade West Salem meeting Ridgeville Merchants at Ridgeville and Jard Cleaners facing Nichols Fi Home at stadiums. A Ridgeville Merchants softball practice is set for 6 45 p.m. Friday on the Ridgeville diamond.
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Taillight Baseball League
Mura
Allen Diamond
Elytra
Elyria Handwares
Avon Merchants
Cattade
West Salem
Ridgeville Merchants
Ridgeville
Jard Cleaners
Nichols
Diamond
All Star rosters announced with Yanks and Dodgers heavy
The 10th annual All Stars lineup favors the New York Yankees with nine selections, while seven Dodgers join the National League squad. Cardinals, Giants, and Reds also place multiple players, with several rookies and veterans named by Ford Frick for the July 3 game at the Polo Grounds. Proceeds benefit Navy and air station baseball programs.
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Paul Bcheffels
United Press
York
Polo Grounds
Strooklyn Hodgers
Ford Frick
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Cincinnati Red
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh
Maliadelphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Harold (Peewee) Heese
Cardinals
Jimmy Brown
Mortatt
Walker Cooper
Giants
Cliff Melton
Willard Marshall
Danny Ti
Democrats Win At Ridgeville In Local League Action
In Ridgeville league play the Elyria Foundry and Ridgeville Democrats triumphed. The Foundry defeated Ridgeville Merchants 9 to 4 with Jones on the mound. The Ridgeville Bittner Funeral Home girls meet the Red Furniture team of Cleveland at 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria, Foundry
Ridgeville Democrats
Garmnes
Fidgeville
Ridgeville’ Merchants
Jones
Democrats
Romer
Mammy S
Bendix-Westinghouse
Feading Pfaudler
A. F
Ridgeville Bittner Funeral Home
Red Furniture
Cleveland
Ing
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Dots Feller
Pythk
Harder
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Dodgers
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Meeps
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renMer
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Chapman
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Fiche
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Tery
Ware
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Cucago
Jane
Cat
Lin Math
Mat Orta
Mike Sty
Pants
Tribe
Red Sox
Yanks
Oth Passens
Cubs
Johnny Vanders Meer
Paul Derringer
Bucky
Walters
Frank McCormick
Reds
Erle’ Lombard
Eddie’ Miller
Iotnny Muze
Giant
Bob Eliott
Pirates
Enesry. Shee
Yankee
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Dickey
Joe Gordon
Ant Outtlelder
Joe DiMaggio
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Wil Come Doerr
Garton
Ted Willams
Dom DiNngelo
Tex Trush
Rudy
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Michels
al Benton
Hal Newhouse
Lou ” Fowdreauheads
Jin Bagby
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Ken Keltner
Wil
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Stan Spence
Bob Johnsent
St Louis
George “McQuinn
Amt
Pittcher Ed Stulth
Les Fieming
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Iridt
Buddy Hassell
Chang Fen
Vern Stephens
Breats
Telmy Bridges
Phil Marindon
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Montetler
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Correied
Emery
F. Brock
Es Bibad
Amour Murphy
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