Mack's flag hopes about to fly away
Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics saw pennant chances dim as Cleveland beat them 3 to 2. New York Yankees beat St. Louis 14 to 11 to hold a two game lead with eleven games left. National League leaders won, St Louis over Philadelphia 4 to 2, Terry homered for New York Giants in a 3 to 2 win over Pittsburgh. Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 5 to 2 as season counts shifted.
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Baseball Scores From Western and American Leagues
Western League results show Des Moines 8 Wichita 15 and Denver 5 Oklahoma City 3 Omaha indicates a forfeit while Tulsa loses 9 4 and Pueblo 0. In American League New York 14 St Louis 11 and Philadelphia 2 Chicago 3 in a doubleheader. Southern Play Off Memphis 2 Birmingham 3. Pacific Coast San Francisco 5 Seattle 4 Portland 7 Los Angeles 3 plus Hollywood 16 Oakland 6 Sacramento 5. American Association Louisville 3 2 Columbus 8 6 Indianapolis 7 Toledo 2 Minneapolis 3 Kansas City 1. Only game scheduled.
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Southern Conference Teams Again Bid for National Rank
Southern Conference teams prepare for a new football season with Georgia Tech Vanderbilt Georgia North Carolina State Tennessee Alabama and others in contention. Notable players include Warner Mizell Ed Hamm Jimmy Armistead and Frank Peake as schools rebalance lineups after losses.
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Dempsey Thrills Broadway in Big Fight on Stage
In a two hour show The Big Fight at Majestic theater Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor star in a melodrama that lurches to life in a final three minutes of authentic ring drama. Dempsey battles Ralph Smith amid a cheering audience as Tex Rickard praises the spectacle and audience roars for more.
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United Press Sports
New York
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Jack
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Grint
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Walches
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Tex
Barons and Chickasaws Rest Ahead of Final Playoff
The Birmingham Barons held a one game lead over the Memphis Chickasaws in the Southern Association championship race as both teams rested today before resuming the series tomorrow in Birmingham.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
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A's Strength Ties to Orioles and Brewers Highlighted
Connie Mack built his 14 year pennant push with eight players from Baltimore and Milwaukee. Notables include Lef ty Grove George Earnshaw Joe Bo ley Max Bishop Al Simmons Rube Walberg Ossie Orwell and Joe Hauser, all contributing to the Athletics rise.
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Birmingham Beats Memphis 3 to 2 In Pitchers Battle
Eddie Wells of Birmingham outpitched Harry Kelly of Memphis in a tight pitchers duel. Birmingham won 3 to 2 yesterday.
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Birmingham
Harry Kelly
Memphis
Broncs vs Denver next after rest as Omaha dispute looms
After a day idle the Broncs prepare to face Denver tomorrow while Omaha Crickets refuse travel prompting Western league proceedings in Oklahoma City. Fort Worth Cats defeated Amarillo 15 to 8 in a high scoring exhibition with multiple players credited for big hits.
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Major League Leaders as of Sept 18
Key leaders include Rogers Hornsby Braves 583 hits leader and 133 runs. Pie Traynor, Paul Waner, and Max Carey pace batting, runs, RBIs, and hits with Waner collecting 217 hits 51 doubles and 19 triples. Ruth Gehrig and Combs excel in homers RBIs and runs. Crowder and Benton lead pitching with records 18 24 wins.
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Cleveland bouts highlight boxing card results
In Cleveland George Courtney of Oklahoma outpointed Ernie Owens of California over ten rounds. Gorilla Jones of Akron defeated Bobby LaSalle of Los Angeles over ten. Billy Bailey of Cleveland stopped Ray Archer of Pittsburgh in two. In Indianapolis Roy Wallace KO’d Roy Mantell of St Paul in one. In New York Tommy Grogan of Omaha stopped Al Bryant of Newark in nine.
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Akron
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Los Angeles
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Ray Archer
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Indianapolis
Roy Wallace
Roy Mantell
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New York
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al Bryant
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Scorch Stain Care Instructions
Simple stain removal guide advises rubbing soap on the scorched area then drying in the sun. Next apply a thin starch and water mix, again sun dry, and repeat several times if stubborn until the mark fades.
Thrilling finishes and pennant races across sports
A nostalgic look at historic dramatic endings in baseball football and boxing. Noting 1921 pennant chases Markle Cubs Giants and Yankees, Ketchell O'Brien 1909 boxing finish, and late game heroics in football. References to post season clashes and memorable finales.
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Jack O’brien
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O'Brien
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Jack Delaney Comes Back in 15 Round Match Tonight
New York report says Jack Delaney the French Canadian ring veteran returns in a 15 round bout facing rising contender Nando Tassi after a career of noted left and right hand power. Humbert Rugazy is not detailed in this item.
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New York
Jack Delaney
Nando Tassi
Humbert Rugazy
Sandies Set to Clash with Norman Tigers in Openers
Two days remain until the 1928 Golden Sandstorm debuts at Tri-State Fair park as the Sandies meet a strong Norman Tigers squad. Coach Dewey Luster leads twenty Norman players while Amarillo fans prepare for packed stands and a pep squad of 100.
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Delaney Seeks Comeback at Ebbets Field for Loughran Shot
Delaney begins a comeback bid at Ebbets Field aiming for a light heavyweight title clash with Tommy Loughran. The staged match marks the first step toward a possible title bout.
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