Roundup of boxing golf and Dodger notes from New York
The roundup highlights Red Cochran beating Fritzie Zivic for welterweight title talk and Louis Shindig potential in Chicago. Dodgers shortstop Fee-Wee Reese struggles while Lippy Dur OC pushes Dodger slump observations. Bud Ward eyed to repeat at National Amateur golf, and Whirlaway vs Ben Jones and Lew Jenkins versus Joey Zodda teased with Santa Anita and Newark events.
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Bud Ward
Dick Chapman
Ben Jones
Whirlaway
Santa Anita
Lew Jenkins
the Post
Joey Zodda
Newark
Standings In The Majors National League Results and Tonight's Games
Yesterday results include Brooklyn 7 St Louis 7 tie Cincinnati 7 New York 4 Chicago 12 Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 5. Tonight's matchups New York at Cincinnati Wittig vs Walter Boston at Pittsburgh Este vs Heintzelman Brooklyn at St Louis Hamlin vs White Philadelphia at Chicago Blanton and Hughes vs Mooty and Passeau.
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Cincinnati
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Pittsburgh
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Heintzelman
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Hughes
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Passeau
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American League Results Snapshot
Detroit defeated New York 6 to 3 while Chicago edged Philadelphia 1 to 0. St Louis topped Boston 3 to 1. Pitching matchups included Benton or Trout facing Russo and Harris versus Newsome with other scheduled games noted.
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Red Cochrane Wins Welterweight Title in Rough Win
Newark July 30 Freddie Cochrane the Red defeated Fritzie Zivic after a 15 round brawl at Ruppert Stadium to claim the world welterweight championship. Referee Joe Mangold ruled Cochrane the aggressor and credited him with returning blows. The 26 year old mustered a rally to win as an underdog.
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Special News Service
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Fritzie Zivie
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Cochrane
Sid Feder
Newark
N. J
Freddie Cochrane
Mickey Walker
Eliza
Friteie Zivic
Henry Armstrong
Ruppert Stadium
Freddie the Red
Joe Mangold
Pitsburgh
Red
Minnesota
Freddie
Living costs rise in Vinanon Pa period report
Washington reports from July 29 show Vinanon Pa end of 1940 living costs 2.5 percent higher than June 1939. Food prices rose 4.8 percent in Lebanon, meats eggs and butter led gains while house furnishings prices fell and other costs changed little. Lebanon among small cities surveyed at request of the Office of Price Administration.
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Vinanon
Lebanon
Office of Price Administration
Dodgers and Cards Battle to 7 7 Tie in 12 Innings
In a high drama slugfest the Dodgers and Cardinals tied 7 7 after 12 innings as both teams chase the NL pennant. Brooklyn led 6 1 before St Louis rallied with a six run frame, Medwick tied the game for the Dodgers in the ninth, and darkness halted play. Pirates and Reds won while Cubs routed Phillies and American League results followed.
Local Tourneys Reach Semi Finals in Winchester Club
In the Byrd Trophy and Championship events at Winchester Club, semi finals set. handicap match play features Ralph, Dr. Gavin, Fredo, and Dr. Guire competing for the trophy. In the championship, W E Bridgeforth faces L D Arnold and Dean Pee Pete. top local pros and amateurs also contended in best ball, with Morris, Adams, and Gibbs scoring 71 to 78.
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Leon Gavin
Fn Fredoo
Dr Guire
W. E
Royal
Seerads
Gibb
Stars of yesterday in major league notes
Gee Walker homered twice and had three singles to spark Cleveland against Washington. Gene Tompson earned a win with scoreless innings of relief for Cincinnati against San Francisco. In Chicago Nicholson hit a bases loaded homer to defeat Philadelphia with Ed Smith and Luke Appling contributing. White Sox pitcher Ed Smith threw a four hit shutout as Appling tripled the game's only run versus Philadelphia. John Niggeling beat Boston on six hits for Cleveland. Maurice Van Robays started a Pirates rally with a second inning single against Chicago. Barney McCosky doubled twice and drove in two for Detroit against New York. Dolph Camilli and Johnny Hopp each homered twice with Hopp adding two triples in a 12 inning tie between pennant contenders.
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Associated Press
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Thursay
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Elmer Riddle
Reds
Gene Thompson
New York
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Phillies
Gee Walker
Indians
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Gene Tompson
Nicholson
Cubs
Ed Smith
Luke Appling
White Sox
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Athletics
John Niggeling
Browns
Red Sox
Maurice van Robays
Barney McCosky
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Cochrane Wins World Welterweight Title in Newark Bout
Freddie Red Cochrane of Newark won the world welterweight championship by decision over Fritzie Ivic of Pittsburgh. Christy Wright of Newark stopped Babe Ritchie of Lubbock in two rounds.
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Associated Press
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N. J
Freddie
Red) Cochrane
Elizabeth
Fritzie Ivic
Pittsburgh
Charley Wright
Babe Ritchie
Lubbock
Texas
Ty Cobb Beats Babe Ruth In Golf Tourney
Detroit reports Cobb defeats Ruth in a golf match 3 and 2 at Grosse Ile Club before 2 500 spectators. Cobb shot 15 over par while Ruth was 18 over for 16 holes, with Montague and Hagen also noted in the event. Ruth and Cobb won the doubles.
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Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Detroit
Georgia Peach
Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club
Cobb
Ruth
John Montague
Walter Hagen
Weee
New York Patsy Giovanelli Defeats Jaffra in Baltimore Bout
New York fighter Patsy Giovanelli beat Jaffra of Baltimore by decision 130 3 4 to 127 3 4 in a 10 round bout in Baltimore. Giovanelli improved to win on points over Jaffra, delivering a close contest in front of local boxing fans.
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New York
Patsy Giovanelli
Brooklyn
Mat Jaffra
Baltimore
Over 200000 Americans lack a hand or limb
The article states that there are over 200,000 persons in the United States who lack a hand, arm, foot, or leg.
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United States
Condition of Rivers at Riverton and Forks
Report notes rivers at Riverton North Fork and South Fork both clear with good visibility and no debris reported. Water clarity described as favorable for fishing and boating activities.
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