Tunney Eyes Victory Ahead of Dempsey Title Fight
Champion Gene Tunney flies into Chicago with entourage for upcoming Dempsey clash. He says he feels absolutely confident of victory and has tuned his training for speed. A prior trip during mountains bred caution, and he avoids photographers. A sedan skid near Utica narrowly avoided collision with a trolley en route to the city.
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Tulsa blanked Oklahoma City in 11 to 0 victory
Tulsa won 11 to 0 over Oklahoma City on September 2 with 13 hits. Oklahoma City managed only six in nine innings as the Oilers dominated the game.
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Lowly Phils lose faith in 1926 outlook and trades
Feg Murray assesses the 1926 Philadelphia Phillies noting persistent last place finishes since 1919 and questioning team spending. He highlights Cy Williams leading majors in home runs, Fresco Thompson's promise, and praises Cooney, Mohan, Leach, Nixon, Sand, Wrightstone, and catcher Wilson while stressing need for quality pitching amid trades like Hal Carlson for Kaufmann and Cooney. He ends with a sports aside on Bill Tilden's serve.
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Ty Cobb vows to quit as a player with Athletics
Ty Cobb says he will retire from major league play when he leaves Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics and plans to rest a year and buy a minor league club to develop future stars. He denies leaving for a salary reason and vows to stay in baseball until told otherwise by Mack.
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Comiskey Fires Schalk as Chicago Club Records Lead
Owner Charles Comiskey dismisses catcher Ray Schalk after a season of club records. Sources say Schalk’s firing follows a controversial late surge by the Chicago White Sox. The decision impacts a team famous for its defensive catching corps and veteran leadership.
Appoint New Sox Manager Rumors Surge In Chicago
Chicago owner Charles Comiskey contemplates replacing manager Ray Schalk after a volatile season. Eddie Collins was ousted earlier for not delivering a strong work ethic, as the White Sox slide under .500 while Cubs surge, dampening attendance.
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Baseball schedule and results roundup
Yesterday's results span multiple leagues with scores from the National and American Leagues, the Pacific Coast and International Leagues. Highlights include Wichita beating Amarillo 13 0, Lincoln routing Omaha 9 6, and Portland edging Seattle 17 16 plus various rainouts and ties.
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Texans and Larks Combine for 22 Run Marathon
The Wichita Larks beat the Texans 13 to 9 as a six run eighth inning swung the game. Young Comerosky and Connelly led batting for the Larks with .750 and Elton Sanford contended for league batting honors. Amarillo dropped, keeping the Texans in sixth place. Yesterday’s box score details.
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