Sports Roundup Highlights From A Busy Gridiron and Ballpark
New York reports a lively sports roundup with scouting trips by Auburn and Alabama coaches, a Penn State league bunt title for Johnstown, and Mets and Giants chatter. Notes cover Spanish signaling by New Mexico gridders, Texas Christian North Carolina U coaching ties, Walker’s son as top Columbus prospect, and Texas Techs Pete Cawthon sending his son for Oklahoma U schooling.
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New York
Auburn
Alabama
Jack Meagher
Frank Thomas
Johnstown
Penn. State Association
Brooklyn
Giants
Texas Christian
North Carolina U
Ray Wolfe
Johnny Vaught
North Carol
Dutch Meyer
Mike Brumbelow
Horned Frogs
Bob Pastor
Billy Conn
Walker
Columbus
Dixie
Pete Cawthon
Texas Tech
Oklahoma U
Tom Stidham
Ken Alyta Commentary Cites Indian Claims in G O P Wigwam
Waterbury Connecticut columnist Ken Alyta urges Cleveland Republicans to call in the party to settle internal strife. He notes the convention platform demanded an immediate and final settlement of the eleven Indian claims.
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Ken Alyta
Waterbury
Conn
Cleveland
Attendance Guessing Contest Near Dodger Stadium
An auto waiting for the Dodger and a fan guessing contest is noted along with college notes. The excerpt mentions Chicago Teddy Lyons Day funds and Wisconsin's Harry Stuhldreher with limited players, plus Missouri quarterback Paul Christman entering his eighth season and known for calling signals in every game.
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Dodger
Orno
Ebbets Field
Athletics
Chicago
Teddy Lyons
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Paul Christman
Missouri
Winchester sports stars and horse show winner highlighted
Several local athletes and a top show horse headline this roundup. Handley alumni Carroll Rowe, Tom Ritter, Frank Yeakle, and Gene Dunn are noted for weight gain and college prospects at Potomac State. Golden Sensation wins World Gelding Championship in Louisville. Clarke county tennis and Front Royal golf results crown multiple winners including Donald Cooley Buddy Jackson Shelby Alward Anne Neville Barnett and Walter Wisecarver Jr.
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Winchester
Potomac State
Keyser
W. V2
Carroll Rowe
Handley
Tom Ritter
Handley End
Sure Fire
Matera
Frank Yeakle
Gene Dunn
Lawrence Tierney
Bluefield
W. Va
Louisville
Golden Sensation
Tierney
Katharine Baker
W. A. Baker
Clarke County
Donald Cooley
Buddy Jackson
Shelby Alward
Anne Neville Barnett
Miss Barnett
Pam Murphy
Walter D. Wisecarver
Pete Lloyd
Herbert Duke
Charles Enders
Dorothy KA
Connie Mack Predicts Pennant Race After Standings Shakeup
Connie Mack predicts Cleveland and Detroit race the pennant as six games remain between the Indians and Tigers. He notes the Yankees’ late surge unsettles his spring forecast that New York would finish third. The AL standings show Cleveland a half game ahead of Detroit and four games up on the Yankees.
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Cleveland
Connie Mack
New York Yankees
Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Bombers
Chicago
Indians
White Sox
Mack
Detroit
Did "Diamond Jim" Have Stomach or Ulcer Pains
An advertisement questions Diamond Jim Brady's stomach pains and promotes Udga Tablets as relief. It claims the tablets aid indigestion gas heartburn and excess acid with a 25 cent box and money back guarantee, available at Baker's Drug Store and other druggists.
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Diamond Jim Brady
Baker’s
Carnival Planned For Duck Pin Bowlers
Chicago reports a $5,000 Duck Pin Carnival offering 1612 prizes with four classes Beginners Juniors Regulars and Stars. Entrants bow three consecutive open games in one session to enter and may improve by aiming for target scores after classification. Three contests run Oct 12 to Dec.
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Chicago
Brunswick
Carnival
Kegler
Seek Syndicate To Buy Yanks
The New York Times reports a Wall Street investment firm seeks to form a syndicate to purchase the New York Yankees, potentially derailing James A. Farley’s earlier plan. Farley says he has not heard of the syndicate and remains interested in buying the club. Eyre & Co. has invited prominent figures to join the team-buying effort.
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New York
New York Times
Wall Street
New York Yankees
James A. Farley
Farley
The
Times
F. B. Eyre & Co
Dykes Leads Sox Toward Slim Pennant Chase
Chicago manager James J Dykes steers the White Sox as they win back to back against Boston and stretch their streak to eight wins in 18 games. The club sits four games behind the Indians with a tough remaining schedule including three games vs the Yankees. Dykes, 44, famed as a tactician, has driven success with minimal pitching changes. Fans await more details around September 29.
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Tom Siler
Chicago
James Joseph Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Sox
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
South Side
Boston
New York Yankees
Yanks
St. Louis Browns
White Sox
Cadets Open VMIs Fiftieth Football Season At Home
Virginia Military Institute hosts Roanoke College on Alumni Field to begin its 50th intercollegiate season with a 4 15 kickoff after Washington and Lee vs Hampden Sydney at Wilson Field. High School Day expects 2000 visitors as Abisha Pritchard Nelson Cattlett and Jimmy Matthews lead the backfield.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Roanoke College Maroons
Alumni
Fighting Squadron
Wilson Field
Washington and Lee Generals
Tigers
Hampden-Sydney
Washington and Lee
Dick Smith
L. Atheletic
Brandy Clarkson
Allison “Pooley
Hubert
Pop” White
Maroons
Pritchard
Abisha “Bosh
Hopewell
Nelson Catlett
Jimmy Matthews
Hampton
Byron “Ripper” Walker
Blytheville
Ark
Walker
Football prospects name strong Alexandria star in A team
Post lists replacements for 1939 blocking back Paul Shu of Alexandria and new stars for the A team. Billy Walker from Richmond heads a letterman lineup with Ray Reutt of Norfolk as running mate and Barney Skladany, Andy Nelson, Harold Keg, Billy Nugent, and father Sexton filling key roles. The B team features sophomores like Son Shelby and Bill Ward with ends Randy Huyett and Tom Trasher among veterans.
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Paul Shu
Alexandria
Billy Walker
Richmond
Ted
Ray Reutt
Norfolk
Barney Skladany
Plymouth
Andy Nelson
Staunton
Harold Keg
Lejunior
Billy Nugent
Ettrick
Father Sexton
Deel
Yanks Crack Tigers Gnaw as Cleveland Holds Lead
In a tight AL scramble, Cleveland won 8-3 and lost 3-2 to the Athletics. Detroit trailed by half a game after routing Washington 9-2, while the Yankees were crushed 16-4 by St. Louis. Buck Newsom notched win. Hank Greenberg homered late for Detroit and Ray Mack homered for Cleveland. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 4-3 in ten to inch closer in the NL pennant race.
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Yanks
Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Champs
Johnny Lucadello
White Sox
Boston
Jack
Chicago
Cleveland
A’s
Ray Mack
Mel Harder
Johnny Babich
Tribe
Buck Newsom
Senators
Hank Greenberg
Jimmy Foxx
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Reds
Bill Baker
Joe Beggs
George Magerkurth
Cincinnati
Hal Pierce Smart Rejects Red Cross Golf Match Plan
New York and Boston figures weigh in on Walker Cup style Red Cross match between amateurs and professionals. Hal Pierce of Boston declines, citing doubts about its merit and possible gate issues. Dick Chapman dominates Winged Foot as Duff McCullough reaches surprising final.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Hal Pierce
Boston
U. S. Golf Association
Pierce
Winged Foot Club
Red Cross
Money
Hershey
Awkw
Winged Foot
Dick Chapman
Rk Playboy
W.G. “Duff” McCullough
Philadelphia
Bobby
Marvin
Bud) Ward
Spokane
Wash
Wilford Wehrle
Chicago
Chapman
Grambling
McCullough
Gus Moreland
Sammy Snead
Duff
Cornfield Banned in Public Alley in Emmitsburg
John Wagaman had grown corn in a five year old alley used as a public thoroughfare. The town council ruled the alley is public property and must be kept open, ending the cornfield expedition in Emmitsburg Maryland.
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Emmitsburg
John Wagaman
Wagaman
Dunn High Roller In League C
Results last night show Schenck, Goodrich, Solenberger, Rouss, Dunn and others competing across team games and high scores. Highlights include Dunn and Goodrich high games, Mathews and Rouss high series, and next week’s schedule featuring Rouss vs Knitting Mill and Cammer Cleaners vs Goodrich.
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Dunn High Roller
Schenck
Goodrich
Solenberger
Railway
Rouss
Laundry
Friendship
Knitting Mill
Cammer Tire
Swimley
Cammer Cleaners
Webber
Dunn
Crowl
Chaney
Weaver
Swimley Furniture
Lunsford
Mathews
Forney
Er Burch
Spates
Steven Laundry
Schenck Cheese
Railway Express
Webbers
Solenbergers
Swimleys
Greyhound the Grey Ghost May Try Undersaddle World Record
Lexington Kentucky September reports Greyhound an eight year old gelding dominant in trotting hints at an undersaddle record attempt. Jim Wingfield caretaker claims the world champion under saddle time 1 55 1 4 may be challenged next week during the Lexington trots though not officially confirmed.
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Lexington
Sep Palin
Jimmy Wingfield
Hollywood Borts
Pocahontas Streamlined Boat Launched for Virginia Ferry Co
The Pocahontas passenger steamboat was launched at the é& Jones yard. Mrs. Chni F Deasy wife of the Virginia Ferry Co president christened the vessel. Built for the Virginia Ferry Company it will operate between Capeles and Little Creek Virginia.
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Wilmington
Del
É& Jones Corporation
Chni F. Deasy
Virginia Ferry Co
The
Virginia Ferry Company
Capeles
Little Creek
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Duncan Gibb
Diamond Jim
Haldeman’s
Haldeman’s Creamery
Seek Syndicate
Jimmy Falls
Skins
White
Vv. M. I
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Charles Town
Tom Trasher
Frank Carney
Bob Barton
Radford
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Front Royal
Billy Clark
Dallas
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
Washington Senators
General Electric
Miller 2S
Anderson
E. Boscawen St
U.S. Golf Association
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GEO. Washington
Geo. T. Barnsley
Winchester Business College
N. Loudoun
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