Jimmy Foxx’s Storied Career Lights Up The Field
Sports writer notes Jimmy Foxx’s continued dominance as he pursues top league honors this season. Despite sinus trouble that once sidelined him, Foxx battles for runs batted in and home runs while maintaining high batting averages. His 15th season with the Athletics includes stints at catcher and third base plus a rare mound appearance against Detroit.
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Reds Ready For Cards In Big Three War
Cincinnati reports a pivotal three game series against St. Louis with high stakes and heated chatter. Managers McKechnie Rickey Giles voice confidence while Blades offers silence as fans scouts and officials gather amid tense pregame atmosphere and scalper activity.
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Latin America Language and Political Ties Summary
Latin America comprises Brazil where Portuguese is spoken Haiti where French is used Puerto Rico a U S territory and 18 Spanish speaking republics highlighting linguistic and political diversity across the region.
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Feller’s Hall Bid Hinges On Control And Speed
Cleveland’s Bob Feller, on the cusp of the Hall of Fame, struggles with control as he and the Indians lose 1-0 in 11 innings to Chicago. He walked five, hit an error, and threw two wild pitches after nine strong innings with one hit allowed. Lefty Ed Smith outpitched him, proving Feller’s 181 strikeouts mask a tough season with 17 wins and seven losses. The day’s action also featured Big Red Ruffing and Fritz Ostermueller delivering strong outings for New York and Boston, while the Dodgers beat the Bees 4-3 in a 23 inning marathon’s shadow.
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Baseball Season Leaders From AL and NL
The Associated Press lists top performers in the National and American leagues. Highlights include Mize and Arnovich leading bate, Frey and Werber high runs, McCormick and Bonura RBIs, and Thompson plus Wratt noted in pitching. DiMaggio Foxx and Williams headlining batting and runs in the AL.
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First Sackers Top Batters in Major Leagues
National League leads with first basemen among top hitters as Gus Suhr joins the list after moving from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia. Joy DiMaggio heads the majors at .395, joined by Charley Keller and George Selkirk of the Yankees with Ted Williams among the elite.
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Archers To Hold Tourney Sunday At City Park
The Antietam Archers stage their annual club championship at City Park on Sunday starting 9:30 a m. The double American round is used in a six-gold format with a medal from the National Archers Association for six golds. Two open prizes accompany the men’s and women’s championships.
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Dempsey shifts to elk farming on Maryland farm
New York reports Jack Dempsey plans elk breeding on his Maryland farm with Maj Welch of the Palisades Park Commission noting starter stock. Meanwhile television faces a test as Hollywood stars including Al Jolson prime for Armstrong vs Ambers. Boxers Jack Britlop and son Robby stand as the sport’s only current father son boxing pair.
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Boonsboro Hosts Ruppert Blue Birds In County Showdown
Boonsboro Yellow Jackets welcome Ruppert Blue Birds at Wilhide Park for a Washington County League clash at 2 50 PM. Old rivalry adds heat as both strive for a playoff berth. Likely mound assignments include Willard for the Birds with Kaetzel behind the plate and Devore to pitch for Boonsboro with Jones catching.
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Trophies Awarded As Afternoon Shoot Resumes
The event plans to resume shooting in the afternoon around 2 o'clock unless heat delays. Doris Baker will be the lady paramount and Earl Widmeyer named field captain.
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Nova Shines in Baer Battle at Academy Theater
Nova appears strong in the exhibition bout against Max Baer, shown at the Academy Theatre, with aggressive pacing and superior punching. Nova dominates most rounds, faces ropes in round nine, regains poise, then mounts a sustained assault that leads to a technical knockout in the eleventh as Baer absorbs heavy punishment.
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Double Bill on Tap Here
Washington County League fans look to a crucial double header at the Stadium tomorrow with first place at stake. The Victor Blue Sox face the Chevies in the opener as a Chevies win could push Blue Sox from the top spot tied with the Antietam Firemen. In the nightcap the Firemen meet the crippled Old Export aggregation as Antietam and Victor vie for undisputed leadership. Mentzer or Rhodes may start for Automen, Lushhallegh for Blue Sox, St Clair likely to pitch for Firemen, and Travinger or Springer for Exporters. Lefty Murray could pitch for the Firemen in a pivotal day. A strong crowd is expected.
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Goons Take Game One In Alsatia Playoff Tilt
The Goons rallied in the sixth inning to beat the Demons 6 3 at City Park as Lehman tripled driving in tying runs. Snyder pitched for the Demons who led 3 0 until the decisive frame. Game two is set for next Friday at 6 p m with the best of three series continuing.
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Reds draw record crowds in most NL cities this season
Cincinnati crowds surge in five of seven National League cities as the Reds lead attendance. Only Brooklyn and New York fail to set records, with Brooklyn gates closed on two occasions due to overwhelming turnout.
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Star teams in tourney face crowded Eastern States field
Softball fans anticipate the Eastern States Softball Tourney hosted by Hagerstown. Kay's defends the title amid tough opponents from Cumberland Hills to York Fire and Shamrock Club, with Ray's Gabby Spigler leading an ambitious, region-wide field.
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Ramsburg in Final Match at Frederick Tennis Meet
J Richard Ramsburg of Frederick won 6-1 -4 over Frank Thomas of Martinsburg to reach the 1939 singles final set for Sunday at 2 p.m. The Frederick star will face Fred Wright for the championship, with Malcolm McCardell and Atlee Radcliffe to contest the men's doubles title at 3 p.m. Rachel MacKinney and Virginia Stephens won the ladies doubles 3-7, 7-5, claiming gold and ivory trophies.
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Wildcats Face Berkeley Springs In Williamsport Clash
Williamsport Wildcats prepare to host Berkeley Springs West Virginia on the Williamsport diamond at 2 30 p m. Myersi Nursing is expected to start for the Cats as the Springs have twice beaten Hancock. The team is in peak condition under manager Poffendorfer and a large crowd is anticipated for the afternoon battle.
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Pax's Snartorials On Softballers Plans for Eastern States Tournament
The Eastern States Softball Tournament is set for August 28 in Hagerstown with a 15 team limit. Teams from West Virginia Virginia DC Pennsylvania and possibly Delaware will enter. Managers Jennings Smith Spigier and Hartle must contact the league office Saturday. Frederick Tailors, a strong last year, plans to return with two added pitchers and aims to defend title after Kay's triumph.
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Pastor Aims To Upset Louis In 20 Round Title Fight
Saratoga Springs Aug 19 Bob Pastor a husky ex NYU football player trains to fight Joe Louis on September 20 in Detroit. He weighs about 187 pounds and plans to dictate the pace with movement and a possible knockout. Pastor believes Louis lacks fast ring thinking and will rely on his own conditioning and strategy to survive 20 rounds.
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Independents Prime in Busy League Card
A full Independent League slate Sunday features Maugansville Colts leading by two games atop the standings as they visit last place Antietam Redbirds at City Park. Tate Cubs meet Victors on Victors field with playoff spots at stake while Harrystown hosts Middleburg Fiera and Old German in a critical second place clash. Weverton travels to Security seeking a needed victory and Funkstown visits Yarrowsburg in a league shaker. All games start at 2:30 with league umpires assigned.
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Hancock Travels To Play Mt. Briar
Hancock from Washington County League will travel to Mt. Briar for a league contest against Try-Me. Hancock, currently third, needs a win to stay in the playoff division as Hap Powers or Lefty Faith may start for Hancock and Mel Ferguson or his brother for Try-Me. The 2:30 PM game draws strong local interest.
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Baseball Scores and Today’s Card of Games
New York beats Philadelphia 5 to 0 and Boston defeats Washington 4 to 2 as the day’s results. Tonight’s slate features Philadelphia at New York, Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St. Louis with Detroit and St. Louis meeting again tomorrow along with Cleveland at Chicago.
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Baseball scores and upcoming slate from yesterday
Yesterday results show Pittsburgh 9 over St Louis 3 and Brooklyn 3 over Boston 2 while Philadelphia 5 edged New York 2 and Boston 4 defeated Brooklyn 3. Today features Chicago at Pittsburgh New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston among others.
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Pangborn All Stars to Face Grocermen at Pangborn Park
The Pangborn All-Stars meet Troxell's Grocermen at Pangborn Park Sunday morning at 9. Manager Rudisill aims to hand Pangborn its first defeat after the Grocermen’s hard drilling. A follow up game vs Four States is planned for next Sunday.
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