Johnny Neun Shatters Infield and Steal Records for Tigers
Johnny Neun of the Detroit Tigers emerges as a unique player, breaking into the lineup, making an unassisted triple, stealing five bases in a win over the Yankees, five singles in one game, and stealing home in both games of a doubleheader. His feats pull him near the era’s elite base runners.
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Pomeroy Bridge Deed Reported as Assured by Local Paper
Deed recorded at Point Pleasant transfers a 100 foot wide strip for the Ohio River bridge project from the east bank highway to the riverfront. The move ends months of negotiations delaying the bridge, boosting confidence the long dream of Pomeroy Bend will become a reality. Also notes drive progress at Rio Grande College in Gallia county with 47,000 pledged toward a 50,000 goal and a Gallia-Meigs count plan to finish soon. Meantime George L. Stansbury family visits Middleport after 440 miles in 24 hours from Greensboro North Carolina via Charleston and Huntington.
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Mrs Gold Dies in Parkersburg After Illness
Mrs. W A Gold, wife of a Gold Nursery Co member, died early Saturday in Parkersburg hospital after an operation. A Bedford township native, she leaves her husband and daughter Mrs Lemuel Ruttencutter, plus many relatives and friends.
Local News Briefs From The Community
Carl Russell and Miss Lackey visit Mr and Mrs T B Russell in K street. Mr and Mrs R M Howell on extended auto trip to Washington and eastern points. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ben Bailey of Bradbury Friday night but died within hours. Mr and Mrs Perry Roberts of Bradbury announce a son born recently. Hemeth, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil t, suffers blood in his foot from a rusty nail.
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Funeral services for Rev. Father Theodore Igel in Pomeroy
Mayor Hess urged local businesses to close an hour Tuesday morning during the funeral at Sacred Heart Church. The ceremony begins at 9 30 with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Bishop Hartley will deliver the oration as Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters guard the bier. A large crowd is expected.
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New Device Claims Free Use Yet Promises Odorless, Clean Output
A curious note describes a monthly account that remains small while a new device supposedly costs nothing. It stays silent on noise and waste, rumors it would dry meat yet improve taste, runs far colder than ice, and is covered with gold guarantees.
Rickard Eyes 1928 Dempsey Tunney Title Fight in Chicago
Tex Rickard, back in Chicago, plans for a 1928 Dempsey Tunney title fight at Soldier Field. He projects a $2,000,000 gate and says Tunney at about $750,000 and Dempsey about $350,000 for their shares. Simultaneous site picks for training camps are expected, with fighters to be in Chicago by August 16.
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Four Names Picked as American Police for Intl Matches
New York August 8 Frederick Winston Churchill guest Thom Hitchcock Cheever Cowdin and Devereux Milburn chosen as likely to be on the American police for upcoming international matches with England. Guest and Cowdin have not played on an international team before. Guest is 21 and Cowdin 39.
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Cubs Take Eleventh Inning Win to Expand Lead
The Chicago Cubs beat Brooklyn 6-5 in eleven innings to widen their NL lead to three and a half games as the Pirates had an idle day. Ted Blankenship allowed seven hits, four in one inning for the Yankees in a 4-3 win over the White Sox. Wattie Holm homered to power St Louis past Boston 6-4. The Reds swept with 6-1 and 2-1 wins over Philadelphia, Jakie May striking out eleven in the opener. Washington routed Cleveland 12-3 as Hudlin and Grant were unable to halt the Senators.
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Reds take both ends of doubleheader over Phillies
Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia in both games of a twin bill 6 to 2 and 2 to 1 before a crowd of about 20 000.
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Phillies Beat Reds 6 In Tight MLB Showdown
In yesterday's American League action Attreau Decatur and Willoughby relieved as Philadelphia won 6 to 1 over Cincinnati. Dressen Ford May Wrightstone produced two base hits and the defense turned a double play. Willoughby struck out 1 and May 11.
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Sweetser Wins Gold Mashie Tourney in Newport Links
Jess Sweetser, last year’s British amateur champion, won the 73-hole Gold Mashie tournament at Tailor’s Ocean Links, Newport R. I. His 227 score broke the tourney record of 228 set by Francis Ouimet in 1925.
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T. Suffern
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Francis Oulmet
Bets Even for Paulino Delaney Bout in New York
Betting in New York favored Paulino at even money for the Thursday night boxing match against Delaney. Odds had swung from 7 to 5 in Delaney’s favor last week to stronger support for Paulino over the weekend.
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Indians Watch Milwaukee Youth Elmer Klumpp
The Cleveland Indians monitor 20 year old Elmer Klumpp of Milwaukee as a potential purchase from Ottumwa with a possible deal pending.
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Elmer Klumpp
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Ottumwa
Texas Wild Over Ice Skating Plans Hockey League
Houston dispatch reports Texas ice skating fad growing with four to six teams planned for this fall in Dallas San Antonio Houston and Fort Worth. Oklahoma City and New Orleans rinks could join expanding league as Texans back the sport and aim to tour north with champions.
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Elias Funk Tops .350 Mark in American Association
Elias Funk continues to hit well for the Yan kee out on option in the American Association, maintaining a batting average above .350 and boosting his team's offense.
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Milwaukee Bans Dempsey Referee Bid for Four- Bout Card
Boxing authorities refused to permit promoter efforts in Milwaukee to secure Jack Dempsey as referee for a four bout program. The action blocks the planned event and preserves safety and regulatory standards in the city.
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