Monticello Tigers edge Thomasville 2 1 to extend lead
In a tense Georgia Florida amateur league game at municipal stadium Monticello tops Thomasville 2 1. Ed Willie allowed nine hits as Pat Williams took the loss. Key plays included a two run second inning and a late Thomasville rally halted at two outs. Omar Pugh and Jim Campbell notable with solid defense.
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Quitman
Georgia Shooter Competes in Arkansas Trapshoot Event
Fort Smith Arkansas hosts the opening day of the Arkansas Trapshooting Tournament with nearly 50 professional and amateur marksmen in the field. The event features a Georgian entrant among the competitors as the tourney begins amid strong local and regional interest.
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Sarazen Favorite to Win British Open
London June 19 Gene Sarazen, who won the title in 1932, was made a 6 to 1 favorite by bookmakers to win the British Open again and continue his domination of the event. Denny Stites of Philadelphia was quoted 10 to 1 to defend his crown.
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Gene Sarazen
Baer Carnera Rematch Talks Underway in New York
Proposals for another heavyweight title bout between Max Baer and Primo Carnera moved forward as promoter Ancil Hoffman prepared to discuss plans with boxing officials at Madison Square Garden. Col. John R. Kilpatrick, president, was noted in connection with the talks.
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Jules Carson Named Wofford Athletic Head
Jules Carson was named the new director of athletics at Wofford College in Spartanburg South Carolina to replace Tommy Scaffe who resigned after seven years directing Terrier teams. Carson previously served as assistant to Coach Koh Williams at Clemson from 1914 to 1916 and as head coach at Richmond Military Academy in Augusta Georgia from 1922 to 1926.
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Millen man recaptured after two years at large
Millen Georgia reports Peverly Kent has been recaptured after two years on the run for his role in the killing of his aunt Elmira Johnson. The case centers on a life sentence imposed for his involvement in the fatal act.
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Peverly Kent
Elmira Johnson
Babe Didrikson Faces Trials In Golf Tournaments
Mildred Babe Didrikson, famed girl athlete, may rethink golf as easy. She fired 77 in a Beaumont practice round but struggled to break 100 in a Galveston tournament and has yet to reach the standard for the women’s national championship, despite her ambitions.
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Montana State Trio Clinches 1934 State Intercollegiate Title
Montana State University's 1934 basketball team wins the state intercollegiate title for the first time since 1922, ending Montana State College's long hold on the championship during the intervening period.
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Montana State University
Montana State College
Hundred golfers start play today in Dixie Amateur
New Orleans June 19 A field of about one hundred players begins the 36 hole qualifying test for the Southern Amateur Golf Championship at the country club course. The stiff par 71 hill course, about 6000 yards, challenges players as they tee off at 9 am with hopes of beating last year’s 147 medal score.
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Gene Vinson
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How Did It Happen by N Y B A Sports column
Bob Johnson of the Athletics leads home run totals with nineteen after three games, ahead of Gehrig Foxx and Ruth. The Detroit Tigers gain momentum led by Mickey and his mike, tying the Yankees as they improve. A New York sports column promises a yearly athletic trophy, starting with golf for youths eight to eighteen, with Crews to report statistics. Harry Cooper shines in the Western Open with a 133 for 36 holes. Max Baer draws attention from Jackson Dempsey as life outside the ring shifts.
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Young London boy Ot tley solos after first fight
In Croydon England a 14 year old London boy named Ovid Victor Ottley has soloed less than two weeks after his first fight his achievement marks a notable early feat in youth boxing for the area.
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Ovid Victor Ottley
Thomasville Buds Need Fan Support for Baseball Pride
Albert Riley Jr notes Thomasville Buds struggle with low attendance while posting a 6 5 win over the Capitals, a 4 2 win over Foley, and a 2 1 loss to Monticello. He urges locals to back home players in the Georgia Florida Amateur League this Thursday vs Quitman.
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Tallahassee
Capitals
Foley
Monticello
Cooper Defeats Ky Laffoon In Western Open Playoff
Chicago’s Lighthorse Harry Cooper wins the Western Open after a 108-hole marathon beating Denver’s Ky Laffoon by three strokes in two overtime rounds. Cooper’s 67 66 over Laffoon’s 67 69 highlight a dramatic comeback from a five-stroke morning deficit.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Today's Games
Today’s slate features Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh and Boston at Chicago. Yesterday Chicago beat Philadelphia 5 to 3 while Philadelphia won 2 0 Detroit defeated New York 6 to 5 St Louis and Boston split 5 6 with rain affecting Cleveland at Washington and Detroit at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia cannot be played due to scheduling constraints.
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Starting blocks may hinder new track records at NCAA meet
Stanford coach notes starting blocks could keep world records from being recognized at the NCAA meet in Los Angeles. The report recalls 1929 when Ohio State athletes used blocks, leading to records rejected by the AAU and a ban by the International Federation.
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Los Angeles
Robert L. (Dink) Templeton
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Helen Wills Moody May Return to Competition
New York report says former tennis champion Helen Wills Moody plans a return to competition next year as back injury treatment shows progress. She spoke before sailing for England that the ailment which last season forced her to quit is improving.
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Yesterday's Stars highlight strong performances by Fox and Porter
Pete Fox of the Tigers delivered a ninth inning double for the winning runs against the Yankees. Dick Porter of the Red Sox went 5 for 10 with a triple and five singles, scoring five runs and driving in three. George Earnshaw and Leslie Teijea led the White Sox to a double victory over the Athletics.
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George Earnshaw
Leslie Tieje
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Yesterday's Results From Regional Baseball Scores
Yesterday's results show Nashville 8 Birmingham 7. Chattanooga 3 Memphis Knoxv ille. Atlanta vs New Orleans and matchups including Little Rock Chattanooga and Nashville Birmingham. Also listed are Thomasville Quitman Monticello Perry Havana Tallahassee games.
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Californian Favored to Capture Tennis Title
New York June 19 Gene Mako, an American tennis player, draws attention from Eastern fans who already favor him to win the title after a quick assessment of his form and potential in the upcoming events.
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Gene Mako
Yankees and Tigers end cutthroat series in tie
Detroit beats New York 6 5 to square the set at two games each leaving both teams four points back of the Red Sox. Babe Ruth U Taylor and Gehrig played through injury as Boston widened its lead with wins over the Browns. White Sox shut out A's twice as Johnson homers lead the league. All other games were rained out.
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Bonthron Plans to Race Cunningham Twice More
New York June 19 Bill Bonthron Princeton middle distance ace after graduation will race Glen Cunningham world record holder in the mile twice more this month. He will travel to Los Angeles for the National Collegiate AAU championships and then compete again at Milwaukee in the national AAU meet both in the 1500 meter event.
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Major League Leaders Recap From Yesterday’s Games
The list highlights top performers across teams including Manush of the Senators with 38 runs and 93 hits, Gehringer of the Tigers with 538 runs and 20 triples, and Gehrig of the Yankees leading with 66 RBIs and 8 triples. Other leaders include Cronin 59 RBIs, Johnson 19 homers, and Gomez 11 1 for the Yankees.
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Weaver
California’s 18 year old USC star dominates eastern title
Seeded No 1 in the eastern inter collegiate championship an 18 year old USC sophomore breezed through the field extending California’s sweep of year end honors.
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California
Universty
Southern California
Local contender viewed as strong finalist after debut defeat
A Richmond County County Club event saw the subject face two opponents in a sensational start. He impressed observers with a fast pace and aggressive play, earning early buzz as a near-certain finalist in the competition.
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Richmond County Country Club
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