Fireworks Trigger Umpire Resignation in Arizona Texas Loop
Hank Squire reports that fireworks in Bisbee Sunday night led to Eddie Lipton resigning as umpire in the Arizona Texas circuit after clashes on home plate with Bees manager Carl Dittmar and crowd unrest. Sheriff deputies escorted Dittmar off the field as Lipton faced hostile fans and threatened attendance declines. Lipton resigned the following day citing the tumult.
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Waddies Drop Final Contest To Texans In 11 Innings
Tucson Cowboys lose 7-6 in El Paso after a dramatic ninth inning comeback by El Paso. Lefty Kellner started strong for Tucson, but Billy Sams walk and a wild pitch opened the door for Porterfield. Roy Peden earned the win for El Paso with three innings pitched, while Jodie Beeler fueled Tucson’s offense with a double and three singles in an 11 hit attack.
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Yawkey’s Headache Cure: Red Sox Win A Game At Last
In a colorful column, Tom Yawkey’s baseball headache is eased as the Boston Red Sox rally to beat the Philadelphia Athletics 9th inning homer by James Emory Foxx. The piece parodies owner purchases, trades, and a legendary rivalry with Connie Mack, framing a pivotal moment in a light satirical tone.
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Bisbee Man Named To Umpire Post
Wes Ratteree of Bisbee was named Arizona-Texas league umpire to replace Eddie Lipton who resigned after Sunday nights incident with Bee players and fans. Lipton ejected manager Carl Dittmar and second baseman Stan Gray in Albuquerque a 12 to 11 game marked by protest over Cardinal scoring.
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Jenkins Scores Three Round Win
Lightweight champion Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas returned from a two month layoff to stop Joey Zodda of Newark in the third round of a 10 round non title bout. A crowd of 3000 saw Jenkins land a sharp left and a solid right to end the fight at 2 55 of the third round. Jenkins hadn t defeated since a non title loss to Bob Montgomery. Jenkins scheduled to meet Al Roth in Cleveland on August 19.
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Browns split double header as Whitehead throws no hit game
Today marks the one year anniversary of Johnny Whitehead pitching six innings of no hit no run ball for the St. Louis Browns in a double header split with the Detroit Tigers. The Cleveland Indians moved into the American League lead by defeating the Chicago White Sox.
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Low Scoring Amateur Fed Up With Golf
Harry Todd, famed as Southwestern links’ big blond belter, comments on losing the killer instinct in tournament golf. He says he plays for pleasure, prefers one-up wins, and criticizes the Walker Cup’s absence, arguing it robs the sport of glitter and purpose for amateurs.
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No-Hit Pitcher Leads 7-0 City Softball Win
Frankie Casanova threw a no-hitter for 31 Taxi in a 7-0 victory over Sunset Dairy at Eaglefield. Teammates backed him with eight hits against pitcher Rube Horner. The First Bombardment Wing beat Daniel's Jewelry 9-3 in the prelim. Tonight's schedule features Bautista's Shoemen vs Steinfeld's at 7:30 and J and T Produce vs 48th Bombardment Squadron at 8:30.
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Five Tucson Players Hit Over .300 This Season
Shortstop George Todhunter leads a group of five Tucson players batting above .300, delivering strong offense for the season. Waldo Dicus, Arizona-Texas league statistician, released the updated averages today.
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Snavely To Coach College All-Stars
Carl Snavely of Cornell was named head coach of the college all-stars to oppose the Chicago Bears in Soldier Field on August 28. He will lead aides Fritz Crisler Lynn Waldorf Babe Hollingberg and Homer Norton as the team, with stars Tom Harmon and Forest Evashevski. The college squad will practice at Northwestern while the Bears prepare at Delafield Wisconsin.
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Squirrels Build Nests High in Tree Branches
Tree squirrels construct intricate dens from twigs and leaves amid the higher branches, using natural materials to shelter from predators and weather.
Feller To Take Draft Examination
Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians will undergo his physical draft examination today. The ace pitcher, who earned his 20th victory in Philadelphia Sunday, appeared certain to pass the test.
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Sacramento Cardinals Lead by 9 2 Games in Standings
The Sacramento Cardinals hold a 9 2 game edge over the field as first division clubs chase averages this week. They swept Los Angeles in a three game set and head to the big city for seven games against the Angels. San Diego Padres remain in second place, just a half game back.
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Billy Conn Heads Home After East Coast Tour
Billy Conn and his wife left Hollywood for Pittsburgh as he enjoyed a big crowd reaction in New York and California. The piece notes actor Bob Olin making money selling liquor and Gertrude Ederle’s 15th anniversary swim, with Horace Stoneman saying Billy Terry can stay with the Giants as long as he wants.
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Pirates Rise as Gas House Gang Sparks NL Heat
Wirt Gammon of the Chattanooga Times notes Frankie Frisch’s Pirates have transformed from a modest seventh to the hottest club in the National League, their success described as magical six weeks after emerging under Frisch’s guidance.
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Grapevine Buzz Hints At Gambling, Broadcast Returns
Rumors say Saratoga gambling joints run despite state warnings. Word says Giants and Yankees will resume game broadcasts next season. Also mention of Soldier Song as a Derby prospect, son of Man O War.
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The Deck Is Stacked in Card Fans Race
Britt Jessup notes confidence in the Brooks to win the pennant by yards but predicts the Cardinals will prevail, joking that it is in the cards.
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Electrically Driven Cars Rise in Sweden
Electrically driven automobiles are rapidly increasing in Sweden, signaling a shift toward electric mobility as policies and infrastructure support expand. This surge reflects rising consumer adoption and industry investment in EV technology.
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Seattle Teams Clash as West Coast Bouts Unfold
Seattle travels to San Francisco to meet seventh place Seals while hosting fifth place Oakland, and Hollywood, fourth, visits Portland in a three game West Coast schedule.
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