Foxx closes gap on Ruth with 28th homer of year
Jimmie Foxx of the Athletics, with 28 homers, closes in on Babe Ruth's mark as Ruth trails by seven after Foxx's latest shot. Foxx also posts a .381 average and leads AL in several batting categories while Detroit, Cleveland, and the Yankees slug it out in the standings.
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Associated Press
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National Open Golf Tourney Under Way at Fresh Meadows
The 72-hole national open began at Fresh Meadow Country Club with 148 golfers, including professionals from England, Argentina and Japan. Henry Ciuci and Walter Gozakof led the field as undercard rounds started. The event will pare to about 60 players for the final 36 holes on Saturday. The target score to win is 290, ten over par, with Billy Burke the defending champion among entrants.
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Japan
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Sharkey Wins Heavyweight Title Surprises Preseason Odds
Boxing news notes Jack Sharkey capturing the heavyweight crown as odds makers overlooked him. The article lists other top contenders and pairs including Gene Sarazen Burke Leo Diegel Densmore Shute and several golf and golf related figures in a broader sports feature.
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Leo Diegel
Agua Caliente
Sharkey Not Fighting Schmeling Again Until Next Year
New York reports a dull Sharkey Schmeling title bout with mixed opinions on Sharkey's decision. Sharkey returns champion to Boston and may not face Schmeling again before next summer. Madison Square Garden profits and Schmeling versus Sharkey finance dominate coverage as controversy lingers.
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Associated Press
Former Virginia Governor Reiterates Repeal Plank Stance
In Chicago the former Virginia governor reaffirms support for submitting a repeal plank to the states, signaling a continued push on the issue during the gathering.
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Yesterday's Stars Highlight Key Baseball Comebacks
George Uhle of Detroit earned a win in relief to push the Tigers into second place by beating Boston. Gus Suhr and Tony Piet of the Pirates doubled against Brooklyn in the eighth. Harvey Hendrick of Cincinnati collected a double and three singles scoring three runs against Boston. Carl Hubbell and Bill Terry of the Giants led a 9 to 1 win over the Cardinals with pitching and hitting. Flint Rhem of Philadelphia held the Cubs to six hits for his fourth straight victory since joining the Phillies.
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Oakland Tops Hollywood Behind Ortman Spark
Oakland rallied early to beat Hollywood 10 to 4 as Fred Ortman struggled in his start. Ortman departed after eight batters faced, with Jim Turner finishing for the Stars. Al Demaree homered for Sacramento in a separate city action, aiding a 10 to 6 win over the Missions.
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Boxing card features Pittsburgh-Kid Chocolate wins in Cleveland
Boxers Pittsburgh Kid Chocolate and Liberato Bulahan win on points in Cleveland and San Francisco respectively. Oakland's Cerefino Garcia KO's Jimmy Duffy in eight. Eddie Ceresole outpoints Star Frisco in San Francisco. J Tieken knocks out Tuffy Pierpont in Oakland. Matt Cale stops Roy Stice in San Francisco Tulsa.
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El Paso Defeats Tucson 5 3 In Seventh Inning Rally
El Paso bunched its hits in the seventh and eighth to beat Tucson 5 to 3. Salomsen left the mound in the seventh as the Texans continued to pound Stutz and Babich. Short held the Lizards to five hits.
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Dons Defeat Bisbee Douglas 11 to 9 In Free-Hitting Game
Albuquerque edged Bisbee Douglas 11 to 9 in a long contest last night. Lahman, the right fielder, drove in five runs for the Dons. Blakeley added two doubles and a single to the effort.
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Francisco Triumphs In 12 2 Victory
Francisco secured a 12 to 2 win last night. Winning pitcher Bill Shores allowed eleven hits while McDougal and Rooney of Seal surrendered twelve safeties. Six Seal errors largely fueled the defeat.
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Indians Rally Tops Angels 7-2 on Seattle Night
Seattle defeated Los Angeles 7 to 2 as four runs in the seventh inning fueled the rally. Junk Walters pitched a strong game for the Indians, limiting the Angels to nine scattered hits. Ed Baecht left the game after the late rally.
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