Cowboys Hit Open Series Against Texans At Municipal Park
The Tucson Cowboys host El Paso Texans in the first of a three game series at Municipal Park. Burpo will start on the mound for the Cowboys, as Buck Ramsey returns to the lineup after a finger injury.
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Municipal Park
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Southern Association
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Buck Ramsey
Cowboys Shade Bisbee in Arizona Texas League Opener
Tucson drives past Bisbee 4 to 3 as Charlie Shipman earns six hitters and Hal Clements drives in the winning run in the ninth. Bees outhit Bisbee 10 to 6 with Greko on the mound for the loss. Albuquerque and El Paso prepare for four game series starting tonight.
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Lemos Defeats Archibald to Claim Featherweight Status
Richie Lemos of Los Angeles defeated Joey Archibald of Providence in a ten round bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Archibald, recognized as the 126 pound champion by the New York state commission, did not defend his crown as the match was billed as an over weight affair.
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Dayton
Cowboys Lead Arizona Texas League Race Toward Playoff Implication
The Cowboys hold a six and a half game lead with 19 games left, 16 at home, aiming to finish first without a playoff. The Texan second-place team opens a three-game series here. Cincinnati Reds monitor attendance as the club seeks a larger gate and continued funding. Catcher Buck Ramsey returns for Tucson after a broken finger, boosting hopes, while Manny Salvatierra and Stevenson rejoin from the Gloversville club for spring delivery.
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Lemos Stops Archibald After Ninth Round Knockdown
Lemos, seven years younger than Archibald, fights as underdog and earns a late win when Archibald is knocked out of the ring in the 10th round for a no-count. Referee Whitman oversaw the bout amid weight notes with Archibald at 127. Thompson at 188 and Knox at 189 pounds.
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Thailand Buys Hundreds of American Trucks for Defense Forces
Thailand orders hundreds of trucks from the United States for its defense forces. The deal highlights military vehicle procurement and strengthens security cooperation between Bangkok and Washington.
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Goodman Defeated In Golf Tourney
Johnny Goodman of the Omaha Field club lost in the first round of the national amateur golf championship on his home course. He fell to Bobby Riegel of Houston in a 20 hole match, one up, marking the first major upset of Black Wednesday.
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Sugar rationing tightened to four fifths pound monthly
Citizens in Japan face a new sugar ration of four fifths of a pound per person per month. The policy limits are expected to impact households and food industries as authorities enforce the allotment nationwide.
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Big Series Proves Only Race Is Close
The Dodgers and Cardinals split a doubleheader series in Brooklyn to keep the National League pennant race tight. Brooklyn led 1 1/2 games, while Cardinsals battled with a crippled lineup and late rallies. Pee Wee Reese misplayed two critical plays in the nightcap, opening the door for St Louis as Morton Cooper beat Freddy Fitzsimmons.
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State Treasurer Joe Hunt Leads Arizona Champions To National Softball Tourney
Arizona champions from Phoenix will advance to the national softball tournament in Detroit this Sept. 10 with State Treasurer Joe Hunt as star first baseman and co manager of the team. Hunt, 6 feet 5 inches, known for shows and a cigar, helped Arizona win the state title and has prior All America experience. The Amateur Softball Association confirmed Hunt will play in Detroit, ensuring Arizona’s bid despite his political duties.
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Long Shots Dominate Del Mar Card With Big Prices
Del Mar California August 27 long shots again led the racing card. Tow Rope captured the feature mile and a eighth paying 18.80 while Kiosk Bras Kitty paid 16.60 in sixth. Half Moon Bay returned 13.80 in seventh and Uneasy paid 10.80 in the eighth.
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Richmond Barbers Raise Prices Amid Defense Strain
Richmond barbers voted to raise haircut prices from 40 to 50 cents to cope with higher living costs. Attorney Benjamin Lowenstein said workers suffer from national defense more than other trades as people have less time for regular haircuts.
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British railway collects waste in three months
In three months a British railway reported total waste collection of 4 045 tons. The breakdown includes 2 193 tons scrap metal 1 287 tons paper 193 tons rope 216 tons lumber and 65 706 bottles.
Major League Leaders and Records Summary
American League leaders include Williams Boston batting .404 and Travis Washington with 178 hits. DiMaggio New York tops RBIs at 112 and runs with 113. Keller New York leads home runs with 32. National League features Etten Philadelphia batting .032 and Hack Chicago with 93 runs. Camilli Brooklyn 27 homers and Mize St. Louis 93 RBIs.
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Lesnevich Takes Light Heavyweight Title In Narrow Win
Gus Lesnevich defeats Tami Mauriello at Madison Square Garden to capture the world light heavyweight title by a razor thin margin. Promoter Mike Jacobs immediately orders a rematch set for November 14 in the Garden to clear up the championship.
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Crozier Wilson Seeks Pay Rise After 40 Years Service
Crozier Wilson, longtime school attendance officer in Fivemiletown Northern Ireland, asks the education committee to raise his pay from 160 to 200 dollars yearly after more than four decades of service and perfect attendance at meetings.
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Whitneys Enter Five In Saratoga Hopeful Stakes
Saratoga Springs Aug 27 The Whitney family lines up at least five of the ten or more Hopeful stakes starters for two-year-olds in Saratoga. Prohibitive favorites include Shut Out Devil Diver and Amphitheatre, all seeking the six and a half furlongs. Coat of Arms a new Whitney prospect showed speed in mud debut finishing third.
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California Girls Reach National Tennis Finals
In Philadelphia at the Cricket club, six Californians and two Floridians reached the finals of the national girls tournament. Doris Hart of Miami and Barbara Krase of San Francisco and Gertrude Moran of Santa Monica each won tough matches to advance. Moran beat Muriel Magnuson 4-6 6-2 8-6, Krase edged Shirley Fry 3-6 6-3 8-6, and Hart beat Ann Brooke 6-4 10-8 in a lengthy duel.
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Barbara Krase
San Francisco
Miss Moran
Muriel Magnuson
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Shirley Fry
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Miss Hart
Ann Brooke
Pasadena
India Expands Sapphire and Emerald Shipments to U.S.
India increases shipments of sapphires and emeralds to the United States, signaling stronger natural gemstone trade ties and potential market impact for gemstone buyers and jewelers in America.
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United States
Horse Faces Mud Tosses in Six Furlong Route
A horse endured heavy mud splashes along the six furlong course but closed strongly at the finish. If entered in the Hopeful, he could show improvement and contend for a placing.
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