New York and Philadelphia duel for pennant lead
New York fans clamored for tickets as the Yankees and Philadelphia Athletics prepared for a decisive American League clash. Bob Grove of Philadelphia and Henry Johnson of New York were slated to start as the pennant race tightened with potential outcomes shaping the title.
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Connie Mack
Bob
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Henry Johnson
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Philadelphia
Crickets Extend Western League Run With Victory
Omaha in the Western League stayed in third as the Crickets won their seventh straight by beating Denver 7 to 4. A three run rally in the ninth fell short. Pueblo’s game at Des Moines and other league games were postponed by rain.
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Omaha
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Boxing Results From Various U S Cities AP Report
Associated Press notes mayhem in recent fights with Maxie Rosenbloom defeating Homer Robertson in Springfield while Scoops White beat Mickey Polo in Worcester. Bobby Brown stopped Sam Silverberg in Jersey City and Benny Bass knocked out Harry Blutman in Philadelphia. In Newcastle Pa Wee Willie Davies downed Luis Carpenteri and Howard Mayberry beat Al Lovell. Tom O Leary defeated Johnny Haggert while Compston and Belford split results and Canzoni and McManus drew.
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Maxie Rosenbloom
New York
Homer Robertson
Boston
Scoops White
Worcester
Mickey Polo
Newcastle
Willie Davies
Charleroi
Luis Carpentero
Toledo
Howard Mayberry
Pittsburgh
al Lovell
George Compston
Rochester
Bobby Belford
Alliance
Tom O'Leary
Cleveland
Johnny Haggert
Tony Canzoni
Harry McManus
Drew
If It's Youths' Game How About The Cardinals
The Cardinals enter the pennant race as an aging team with eight veterans averaging 32 3 years. Leader Grover Cleveland Alexander, 41, is the oldest pitcher in the National League and second oldest in the majors, joined by Clarence Mitchell George Harper Walter Maranville Jess Haines Bill Sherdel Ray Blades and Earl Smith.
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Clarence Mitchell
George Harper
Walter Maranville
Jess Haines
Bill Sherdel
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Earl Smith
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Giants Rally for Doubleheader Sweep at Boston
Giants win both ends of a doubleheader at Boston to climb closer in the pennant race. McGraw used two pitchers to take the opener 4 to 1 and routed the Braves 11 to 0 in the nightcap. Cardinals lose to bowing Cincinnati while Cubs fall to Pittsburgh. White Sox beat Detroit as Washington ends home season with losses to Boston. Blaeholder excellent in relief as St Louis defeats Cleveland 5 to 3.
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Indians
Juvenile Offenders Decline Amid Sugar Shortage Insight
Experts link falling juvenile crime to fewer offenses as a result of households facing sugar scarcity. They note many shoplifting cases arise from children seeking sweets due to inadequate home sugar.
HALLAHAN AND PAYNE MAY BE SERIES CHOICE
In Wichita Falls Texas on September 11 the Texas league playoff opener is eyed with George Payne and William Hallahan likely to start for the Spudders and Buffs respectively. Payne has matched well against Houston, while Hallahan dominates Houston hitters. Snyder may start his strikeout ace for two wins as Houston arrives with fans.
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Jim Galloway
Wichita Spudders
Frank Snyder
Houston Buffaloes
George Payne
Spudder
William” Hallahan
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Major League Leaders Sept 10 Baseball Stat Leaders
National league leaders include P Waner Pirates 209 hits 48 doubles 18 triples 3 2 at bats. Runs 130 P Waner. RBIs Bottomley Cards 18. Homers Wilson Cubs 30. Cubs Cuyler 29 steals. Pitching Benton Giants 23 wins. American leaders Goslin Senators .280. Ruth Yankees 146 runs Gehrig 129 RBIs Manush Browns 207 hits Schulte Browns Meusel Yankees 41 doubles Combs Yankees 9 triples Ruth 48 homers Myer Red Sox 25 steals Hoyt Yankees 18 5
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Myer
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Boxers Compete Across Cities in Weekend Wins
West Springfield reports Jaki e Risenbloom earning a ten round decision over Homer Robertson. Philadelphia saw Benny Bass KO Harry Biltman in six for the Pennsylvania featherweight title. Doak Till stopped Vic McLaughlin in Buffalo second round. New York card featured Singer defeating Vic Barrone in six, and Jazzy Freve won on a foul against George Levine in ten rounds at Dexter Park pavilion.
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Benny Bass
Harry Biltman
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Doak Till
Vic McLaughlin
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Jazzy Freve
George Levine
Dexter Park Pavilion
Baseball schedules and results from various leagues
Western League games list for Amarillo at Oklahoma City Pueblo at Denver Des Moines at Omaha Wichita at Tulsa. American League matchups Philadelphia at New York St Louis at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit National League Cincinnati at St Louis Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia Yesterday's results include Western League Denver 7 Omaha rain Pueblo at Des Moines. American League Boston 5 Washington 2 St Louis 5 Cleveland 3 Chicago 6 Detroit 4 New York 4 11 Boston 10 0 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 2 Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 5 Brooklyn 6 7 Philadelphia 11 2 Texas League Season over Indianapolis 18 Columbus 15 Kansas City 3 St Paul 4 Milwaukee 7 Minneapolis 6 Southern Association Mobile 3 Atlanta 2 in 10 innings New Orleans 10 Birmingham 2 Nashville 4 Little Rock 8
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Broncs Open Three Day Series In Oklahoma City
Amarillo Broncs arrive in Oklahoma City to follow up a weekend advantage after taking two of three from the Indians in Amarillo. The teams begin a three day set, the last road series for Amarillo, with clear weather and possible Morgan or Carroway starting as manager Ripley picks his pitchers.
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Amarillo Golfer Bows Out of Wood Use in Classic
Amarillo's top golfer will compete for the Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico crown without wooden clubs. He cites wood troubles this season and plans to rely on irons. The seventh annual Amarillo Country Club event starts Friday with a $5 entry and trophies for multiple winners. Eddie Johnson defends. A large invitation list and anticipated big entry are noted.
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Eddie Johnson
Here RabbitT Meet Again After 14 Years
Two 1914 World Series foes Rabbit Maranville and Herb Pennock could meet in a modern classic if the Cardinals and Yankees advance this season. Both reached the majors in 1912 and each has storied histories with multiple teams. Maranville has never appeared in a second classic, while Pennock has pitched in three series and never lost.
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Florida racers use air motors to raise speed
Florida race fans see cars with airplane motors in recent east coast races. A balance and wheel base setup is key as crews adapt aircraft power for head racing courses in Jacksonville and other coastal venues.
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Jacksonville
Piring race stars drive with Hall-Scott aviation motors
At Jacksonville Beach races two cars used Hall-Scott aviation motors. Drivers Boots Nipper and Leo Breetz steered the large machines. Such high displacement engines are barred from speedway tracks, limited to beach and dirt courses to curb speed.
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Cubs Manager Rebuts Cardin als Pennant Claim
Chicago on September 11 1930s Joe McCarthy Cubs manager rejected experts who predicted the St Louis Cardinals would win the National League pennant saying he could not accept such forecasts. He argued the race remained open and the Cubs could challenge for the title.
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Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Delaney to Attempt Comeback in 15 Round NYC Bout
Bridgeport veteran Jack Delaney, former light heavyweight champion, will fight Nando Tassi in a 15 round bout at Ebbets Field Brooklyn on September 19 with Humbert Fugazy as promoter.
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