Sports Round Up from New York July 29 Roundup of boxing football and tennis gossip
A collage of sports gossip notes from New York dated July 29 covers tennis stars wives rumors, Bronko Nagurski possible wrestling tours in Europe, Jack Dempsey recovery dinner plans, a talk by Prof Flash Gordon on hit and run, and various boxing and baseball tidbits including Nick Tontens, Jimmy Bronson, Paul O Tooley, Joe Louis training plans, Fred Neisler release, and Gene Tunney conditioning.
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New York
Reno
Bronko Nagurski
France
England
Jeff Dickson
Jack Dempsey
Bear Mountain Inn
Flash Gordon
The
Yanks
Columbia
Eleanor Holm
Fidel le Barba
Shirley Temple Pix
Susannah
Mounties
Northwestern
Nick Tontens
Jimmy Bronson
Starlight Boxing Club
Spotlight on Local Sports in Martinsburg and Beyond
Local notes highlight Hack Wilson a former NL home run champ now managing Topeka in the Western Association. Wilson, once battered in clubs and semi pro ball, starred for New York Chicago Philadelphia and Brooklyn and began with Martinsburg Blue Sox. Also mention tomorrow’s park game with Washington Interior Department team and the Virginia West Virginia Senior Golf Tournament at White Sulphur Springs.
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Hack Wilson
Martinsburg
W. Va
Topeka
Kansas
Western Association
Wilson
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Martinsburg Blue Sox
W. Nelson Page
Logan Fay
White Sulphur Springs
Spa
Ups And Downs In Fifth Game
The Associated Press reports boxing cards across cities. Scalzo outpoints Wallace in New York 126 to 136 pounds while Bolden KO’s Raymond in Sioux City. Bellus outpoints Fisher in Long Beach and Liftin defeats Buff in Mount Freedom. Walker KO’s Raymond in Long Branch.
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Associated Press
New York
Petey Scalzo
Frankie Wallace
Cleveland
Sioux City
Nate Bolden
Bud Raymond
Wheeling
W. Va
Long Beach
N. Y
Johnny Bellus
New Haven
Mount Freedom
N. J
Nat Liftin
Sonny Buff
Atlantic City
Long Branch
Paulie Walker
Trenton
Lew Raymond
Baltimore
Stars Hudson sparks Dodgers with four hits in win
Yesterday's action saw Johnny Hudson of the Dodgers collect four hits, including two doubles, as the Cardinals fell. Jim Turner of the Bees had a nine hit game in a win over the Pirates. Red Rolfe of the Yankees singled in the ninth to help defeat the White Sox 2-1. Joe Glenn of the Browns hit two homers in a loss to the Red Sox. Buck Ross of the Athletics shut out the Tigers with a six hit game. Ken Chasse of the Senators outdueled Bobby Feller, allowing two hits in a win over the Indians.
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Associated Press
Johnny Hudson
Dodgers
Cardinals
Jim Turner
Bees
Pirates
Red Rolfe
Yankees
Yanks
White Sox
Joe Glenn
Browns
Red Sox
Buck Ross
Athletics
Tigers
Ken Chasé
Senators
Bobby Feller
Indians
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cubs
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Glen Russell
Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Vito Tamulis
Hugh Casey
Brooklyn Dodger
Gas Housers
Ducky Medwick
Max West
Tony Cassinello
Boston
Reds
Phillies
Edgar Smith
Chicago White Sox
Red
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Chet Laabs
Ken Chase
Detroit Tigers
WPA Worker Reimburses Treasury For Missing Sledge Hammer
A River Grove Illinois WPA worker sent 1.50 to the Treasury to cover a sledge hammer he took home by error. The payment was labeled as reimbursement to the conscience fund.
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Washington
WPA
River Grove
Treasury
Steel Worker and Insurance Clerk Reach Publink Finals
In Maryland on July 29, Andy Szwedko a 32 year old Pittsburgh steel mill worker and Phil Gordon a 22 year old Oakland insurance clerk advanced to a 36 hole final for the national public links championship at Mount Pleasant. Gordon led early with a strong morning round and held off Jimmy Molinari to win 3 2 while Szwedka wore down opponents with power and steady play. The final showdown pitted Hilo style nerves against tenacious power as the two prepared for the decisive match.
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Baltimore
Andy Szwedko
Pittsburgh
Phil Gordon
Oakland
Calif
Mount Pleasant
Szwedka
Arthur Armstrong
Honolulu
Gordon
Jimmy Molinari
San Francisco
Molinari
Swordfish Abundant Off Ocean City Md
Reports from Ocean City Maryland describe plentiful marlin offshore with a new daily resort record of 123 landed. Fishermen say marlin are striking anything moving and tag and release efforts begin with a tagging week starting August 3 overseen by Swepson Earle of the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries.
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City
Gey
Swepson
U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Nelson Begins Writing Another Golf Chapter
Byron Nelson opened the St Paul Open with a four under par 68 to lead a strong field in the $7,500 event. The Reading, Pennsylvania star, holder of four major titles this season, carded seven birdies and remains the man to beat as the tournament moves into its second round.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Byron Nelson
Reading
King
Nelson
Other Young Men join the Colors
The Winchester army recruiting office reports three new enlistees in the regular army Samuel C. Hockman of Strasburg for field artillery in Hawaii George F Longerbeam RFD 1 A this city for infantry Panama and Richard L Nicholson RFD 1 this city for field artillery Panama They are at Fort Slo cum N Y awaiting sailing to their destinations Vacancies exist in almost all branches including the Air Corps in Hawaii Panama and the Philippines A non commissioned officer is at the local office every Monday about 11 a m to accept enlistment applications.
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Winchester Army Recruiting Office
Regular Army
Samuel C. Hockman
Strasburg
Field Artillery
Hawaii
George F. Longerbeam
RFD
Infantry
Panama
Richard L. Nicholson
Fort Slocum
N. Y
Air Corps
Philippines
Major Leagues Standings And Results Report
Yesterday in the American League New York beat Chicago 2 1 Washington defeated Cleveland 2 0 St Louis topped Boston 11 6 Philadelphia slimmed Detroit 3 0 Today games feature Cleveland at Washington Allen versus Leonard Detroit at Philadelphia Bridges against Pippen Chicagoat New York Rigney against Pearson St Louis at Boston Kramer versus Wade
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New York
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Boston
Philadelphia
Detroit
Allen
Leonard
Bridges
Pippen
Rigney
Pearson
Kramer
Wade
Standing Offa Pet
Gees
Boston Feeeeee
Chicago Aeneee
Cleveland Ewes
Baseball Scores and Matchups From Recent Games
Brooklyn defeated St Louis 5 to 4, Boston beat Pittsburgh 7 to 1, Chicago won 5 to 4 against New York. Philadelphia faced Cincinnati in rain with Mulcahy Harrell and Moore vs Thompson and Moore. New York played Chicago with Salvo or Gumbert and Root. Brooklyn met St Louis with Hamlin and Warneke.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Shoffner
Heintzelman
Philadelphia
Mulcahy
Harrell
Thompson
Moore
Salvo
Gumbert
Root
Hamlin
Warneke
Clarke County Athletes Aim To Top Washington Cardinals
Clarke County Athletics seek another win at Washington Cardinals after a 4-3 upset of Interior Department. The return meeting recalls a 6-5 season victory and may feature Morrison and Charles Town high sensation Morrison on the mound with Hess and Michael in the lineup.
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Interior Department
Washington
Clarke County
Washington Cardinals
Cardinals
Michael
Hess
Morrison
Charles Town High
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
An Egg A Day For Everyone Congress Slogan
Cleveland July 29 The World Poultry Congress opened its triennial exhibition with W D Termohlen stating eggs should be eaten at other meals He is secretary general and head of USDA poultry work The event is the world expo bringing 15000 live birds and exhibitors from 44 nations to the United States for the first time A collection of eggs and poultry recipes will be shown and an egg meal menu contest is being held during the 11 day meeting
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Cleveland
World Poultry Congress
W. D. Termohlen
Congress
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
United States
Termohien
Parlor Play Yet To Crown National League Runner-Up
The piece traces a playful race for second in the National League among the Cubs Cardinals and Pirates. The Cubs grab second with a 5-4 win over the Giants aided by Glen Russell’s ninth inning homer while the Cardinals and Pirates stumble in losses.
Mrs Smith Ranks Among Top Personal Policy Producers
Mrs Zula B. Smith, resident agent for the North American Assurance Society of Richmond, is named a leading 26 personal producers of hospitalization policies and surgical supplements for July. She returned yesterday from New Orleans and Pensacola.
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Zula B. Smith
North American Assurance Society of
Richmond
Home Office
Winchester Softball League Daily Results
In League A second half Parcel Post leads 7 43 despite a .671 pct for 7431 team Miller Anderson. Last night Jr Board beat Miller Anderson 13 to 5 and O Sullivan defeated Parcel Post 6 to 1. Tuesday games include Parcel Post against Jr Board and Miller Anderson versus O Sullivan.
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Parcel Post
Miller-Anderson
Junior Board
O'Sullivan
Jr. Board
Star Office Juniors Split Double Bill In Softball
The Star Office Juniors split a softball doubleheader with Harris Addition. They lost the first game 17 6 and rebounded to win the nightcap 10 5. The lineup lists players by position and initials across both games.
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Star Office Jrs
Harris
Star Office
Pas Harris
R. Taylor
E. Shanholtz
K. Estes
R. Miller
J. Richardson
D. Sirbaugh
F. Taylor
B. Womeldorph
D. Renner
R. Fansler
J. DeHaven
Monday Last Day For White Tickets At Red Cross Pool
The Red Cross swimming pool in the American Legion building will accept white admission tickets only through today. New tickets for the following month are on sale at the pool. Miss Margaret Keller, Red Cross secretary, says life saving instruction remains available to ticket holders and others may enroll with an attendant at the pool.
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Red Cross
American Legion
Margaret Keller
The
Rev Mr Taylor Preaches Sunday in Loudoun Street Church
The Rev Rodney Thayne Taylor of United Presbyterian Sewickley Pa accepts invitation to preach at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow evening. He is on annual vacation with his family at Mrs John S Scully’s home on South Stewart Street. Mrs Taylor was formerly Miss Jane Scully.
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Rodney Thayne Taylor
United Presbyterian Church of
Sewickley
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
John S. Scully
South Stewart Street
Jane Scully
Man’s Mass Offering at Historic Church Marred by Bounced Check
A man arriving at the Church of San Felipe De Neri in Albuquerque offered $2 with a $7 check for a mass and received $5 in change. The check bounced for insufficient funds, prompting police to consider whether the man acted with conscience or malice.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Church of San Felipe de Neri
Interest Grows in City Tennis Championship Meet
With five or six first round matches left, Dick Carpenter predicts a smooth run off as play stays on schedule. Second round starts Monday and continues through Sunday August 6 as third round follows. players urged to finish first round by tomorrow or face default. A Flight results: W A Baker def H B McCormac 6-1 6-2. Frank Yeakle def Vic Wheeler 4-6 7-5 6-3. Hugh Green def Rod Lovejoy 6-0 6-0. B Colston def Andy Babb 6-3 10-8. Henry Grove def Billy Baker 6-3 10-8. B Flight: Charles Anderson def Gordon McIlwee 6-3 6-4. George Hott def Peachy Hockman 6-0 6-1.
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Dick Carpenter
Carpenter
W. A. Baker
H. B. McCormac
Frank Yeakle
Vic Wheeler
Hugh Green
Rod Lovejoy
B. Colston
Andy Babb
Henry Grove
Billy Baker
Charles Anderson
Gordon Mcllwee
George Hott
Peachy Hockman
Tough Hombre Seeks Arlington Futurity Victory
At Arlington Park on July 29 Mrs. Ethel V. Mars sent Tough Hombre to race a strong field of juveniles in the $50,000 futurity. Tough Hombre carried 6 to 1 odds as the upset contender, while the favorite Roman Flag at 5 to 2 faced competition as an entry with Straight Lead from New York connections.
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Chicago
Ethel V. Mars
Tough Hombre
Arlington Park
Roman Flag
Arnold Hanger
New York
Parker Corning
Mid-Way Nine Set for Sunday Doubleheader at Fair Grounds
The Mid-Way nine host a Sunday doubleheader at the fair grounds with Inwood at 1 30 and Great Cacapon at 3 00. With a 16 three balance, the local team seeks Winchester support as Jenkins Brown Burner Dick R Webber G Webber Carter B Cooley and Boyd start tomorrow.
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Mid-Way
Fairgrounds
Inwood
Cacapon
the Park
Sleepy Creek
Berkeley Springs
Mid-Wayers
Winchester
Jenkins
Brown
Burner
R. Webber
G .Webber
Carter
B. Cooley
Boyd
Duvall to Start for Park Sunday in Washington
Lefty Duvall will start for The Park in a Sunday game against the Interior Department nine of Washington D C Russell Potts announced. Duvall has allowed six hits in his last two appearances and will try to help the Capital City club recover from last week’s upset in Berryville. Also in the visitors lineup are Lefty Jewett and Jim Murphy, a former big league pitcher.
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Interior Department
Washington
Clarke County Athletics
D. C
Potts
Berryville
W. A
Sandy” Baker
Lefty” Duvall
Washington, D. C
Russell Potts
Duvall
Interior
Lefty Jewett
Big Jim Murphy
Wooderson Quits After Newcastle Mile Win
Sydney Wooderson Britain’s premier miler and world record holder for one mile and 880 meters quits running for the season due to a leg injury sustained while winning a mile race at Newcastle on July 26.
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London
Sydney Wooderson
Britain
Newcastle
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