Dodds Aims to Upset Hagg in Two Mile Challenge
Gilbert Dodds the Boston parson heads west to Chicago to race Sweden's Gunder Hagg at Soldiers Field in a two mile clash with plans to disrupt the American odyssey of the world record holder. Dodds rides top form with a bold race strategy and confidence while facing a strong field led by Hagg and Don Lash's American mark.
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United Press
New York
U.P
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Flying Parson
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Sweden
Gunder Hagg
Soldiers Field
Chicago
Gil
Dodds
Hogg
Greg Rice
Rice
Gordon Seminary
Hagg
Mr. Dodds
Lloyd Hahn
Hahn
Ashland College
Ohio
Jack Ryde
Boston A
Greeley
Nebraska
Leslie MacMitchell
Randal's Island
Princeton
Cone
Armstrong Faces Commission Over Lip Condition Prior to Joyce Fight
Henry Armstrong prepared for a July 24 match at Gilmore Stadium against Willie Joyce as the athlete commissions inspect his mouth after a recent bout. Armstrong, holder three world titles, said his lips are fine and ready for more punishment if needed.
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Los Angeles
U.P
Henry
Strongarm) Armstrong
Henry Lamarr
Athlete Commission
Willie Joyce
Gilmore Stadium
Hank
Sammy Angott
New York
Joyce
Railbirds
Good Commission
Will
Angott
Hot “Lips Armstrong
Phillies Acquire Right-Handed Pitcher From Toronto
The Philadelphia Phillies announced the purchase of pitcher Dick Conger from Toronto of the International League. Conger, a right-hander who previously played for Portland in the Pacific Coast League and Albany in the Eastern League, posted a 7 4 record this season for Toronto. The report notes his recent winning and losing numbers and his prior minor league teams.
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Philadelphia
Dick Conger
Toronto
Philadelphia Phillies
Conger
Portland
Albany
Convairs Fall to Manhattan Chargers 13-2 in Softball Showdown
Manhattan Chargers scored 13 runs on as many hits to defeat the Convairs 13 to 2. Casanova dominated on the mound with 13 strikeouts and three hits including a homer. Dupont led the Convairs with three of six team hits. Forfeit gives Porter's a win over Marana Link Trainers. Tonight at 6 15 Play Mor Arcade meets Porter's and at 8 Davis Monthan and Ryan Instructors play.
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Manhattan Chargers
Convairs
Porter
Marana
Casanova
Chargers
Dupont
Davis-Monthan
Ryan
Ohio Harness Racing Seen Strong Across Fairs
Ohio is a leading state for harness racing with an estimated 65 harness horse meetings at Ohio fairs this year. The figure reflects widespread statewide support and a busy fair season for the sport.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Navy Recruits May Fill Gaps In Grid Ranks
Navy V-12 trainees and marine units will report to colleges starting tomorrow, affecting football and basketball rosters. Yale gains Sam Mele and Johnny Simmons from NYU via the Marines, while Tulane coach Horace Renegar notes Tulane may rely on 4-F star Joe Renfroe as a potential All-America halfback if Navy trainees bolster the squad.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Navy
Yale
Sam Mele
Johnny Simmons
N.Y.U
Tub
Horace Renegar
Tulane
Joe Renfroe
Horace
Green Wave
Dewey Lus ter Oklahoma Coach Faces Marine Callups
Coach Dewey Lus ter of Oklahoma rues loss of ten players to the marines leaving only Boone Baker as the surviving member of last year’s squad. He quips that the team will play on a wingback and a prayer.
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Dewey
Snorter
Luster
Oklahoma
Sooners
Boone Baker
Brooklyn Baseball Oddities From 19th Century Pastimes
Ernie Lanigan highlights Peverelly's American Pastimes noting early Brooklyn baseball quirks. In 1861 the Atlantics beat Charter Oak 36 to 27 on ice at Washington skating pond. Brooklyn's first team formed in 1854 as J.Y.B.B.B. C.'s the Jolly Young Bachelors Base Ball club.
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Ernie Lanigan
Charles A. Peverelly
Atlantics
Brooklyn
Charter Oak Club
Washington Skating Pond
Rickey
J.Y.B.B.B. C
Jolly Young Bachelors
Dodgers
Y. Nor B.'s
Rizzuto fuels series wins as Seabag fires up rivals
Yeoman Morris Siegel reports Phil Rizzuto delivered all decisive in five one run games for the Seabag. Marine boxers fell 65 in a South Pacific bout series for the China famine relief fund. Ens Paul Christman joins Del Monte navy pre flight staff after passing for Missouri.
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China Famine Relief Fund
del Monte
Calif
Navy
Ens
Paul Christman
Missouri
Umpire Robb Named In Syracuse Post-Standard Note
The article identifies an umpire named Robb working with Roy Van Graflan, describing him as one of the men who did not choose his job because it fit his name. The note appears in the Syracuse Post-Standard today and highlights the blue coat arbiter.
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Bill Reddy
Syracuse
N.Y
Post- Standard
Roy van Graflan
Robb
Barkley Spurs Dodgers Backlash Over Semi Pro Tale
Wichita fans defend Red Barkley as regular on the Cessna semi pro team last year despite limited games due to a leg injury. Branch Rickey says Barkley has become popular with the Dodgers by cussing himself on the bench after bad plays, and notes his screwballish reputation.
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Barkley
Wichita
Red Barkley
Dodger
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Branch
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