Cubs 50 Intl Ae Yarn For Alcohol Cubs Top National League Lead
Chicago Cubs fortified behind an 84 percent lead move toward eight key games against Brooklyn Robins and New York Giants, opening at Ebbets Field and closing at the Polo Grounds. Joe McCarthy era sees overworked pitchers and late-season slumps loom while Pirates and Giants suffer injuries and inconsistency.
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Freshman Exercise Room Opens at Texas A&M
Texas A M will open a new physical education building this fall for students. It will include five handball courts a basketball court and wrestling and tumbling rooms. Freshmen are required to participate in some form of exercise.
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Banjo Bennett and Babe Ruth Spotted in Exhb Games Tales
Rumors swirl about Banjo Bennett yank mascot high hatting bat boys at other parks and greeting Babe Ruth at the plate. Choe Chacobs defends Max against Garden double cross claims while Garden officials counter. Bill Carey rumored to quit after Rickard’s replacement. Ruth reportedly plays exhibitions and golf amid skepticism.
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New York leader urges Ford to curb abandoned cars
George Harvey of Queensborough asks Henry Ford to take responsibility in eliminating abandoned automobiles seen on roadsides and vacant lots across the country. He appeals to Ford as a major automotive producer to aid New York City and the nation in solving the nuisance.
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Abandon Village San Marcial Evacuated
All women and children fled San Marcial New Mexico as floodwaters from the Rio Grande menaced the town. Available men reinforced dikes to hold back the river in what residents called the worst flood in the village’s history.
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Babe Ruth and Red Sox Ties Shape Yankee Era
The piece recounts Babe Ruth moving from pitcher to outfielder with Boston and his push to be a future first baseman. It notes Ted Barrow’s role in Ruth’s position change and Ruth’s enduring passion for baseball despite doubts about long-term stardom. It also covers Lyn Lary’s struggles, Monty Durocher’s impact, and Miller Huggins’s faith in rebuilding with young talent including Lary’s uncertain future.
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Yankees Praise Athletics Momentum After West Coast Trip
Still with heads up the Yankees on their last western trip say the Athletics have momentum and class. Veterans believe New York can win a pennant in a tight race but acknowledge Oakland built too big a lead.
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Sonnenberg Loses Title to PCC Over Cousin Rule
The heavyweight wrestling champion Gus Sonnenberg was stripped of his title by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission for refusing to wrestle anyone but his cousins. The commission said the action follows rules on title defenses and challenger eligibility.
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Henry Johnson Placed on Retired List with Spine Injury
Yankee pitcher Henry Johnson, who burned the Athletics last year, is out with an injured spine and has been put on the retired list.
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How They Stand American Association and Leagues Scores
Baseball standings and schedules report rain delays and end of sixth innings. The American Association lists Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Toledo with various scores. National and American Leagues show multiple matchups including Cincinnati New York Chicago Boston Cleveland New York Philadelphia and more with listed results and postponed cryptic notes.
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Early Favorites Lead National Junior Tennis Tourney
Culver Indiana August 14 Two early favorites and a relative unknown led the junior championship quarterfinals of the National Junior and Boys Tennis Tourney. Earl Hossone of Cincinnati emerged as a rising star by defeating two top players, while Keith Gledhill and Ellisworth Vines of California eased into the quarters.
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Alexander Team Leads Series in Four of Five
Alexander Presbyterians win three of five in the series against Bryson Lumber Co of Gloucester by a score to 2. Games at White Hall host Gloucester August 20 and Alexander August 15. August 19 features Buchtel Old Timers at Buchtel. Hoisington to pitch for Alexander as Doctor Walker’s aggregation aims for a strong showing. Final week game against Chester Hill set for August 23 at White Hall.
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Ho dapp Powers Indiana Comeback Against Yankees
Yesterday Johnny Hodapp, Cleveland second baseman, hit a two out two strike ninth inning triple driving in two to beat New York. The loss widened the AL leaders’ gap to 12 games with Philadelphia beating Detroit 4 to 3. Sammy Hale and Jimmy Foxx homered for the Athletics to edge the Tigers, Foxx’s eighth inning blast proving decisive. Foxx’s 27th homer.
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Five Hits Drive Red Sox Past White Sox
Boston Red Sox win over Chicago White Sox by five runs propelled by five hits and a sequence of misplays and walks to build a comfortable lead.
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Reds Defeat Giants 3 1 Behind Early Lead
Fred Fitzsimmone pitched poorly as the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Giants 3 to 1. The Giants failed to score after the first two innings while Cincinnati built a lead and held on for the win.
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Cubs Dominate Boston 4 1 as Carlson Tops Braves
Hal Carlson earned his sixth consecutive win holding Boston to six hits. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Braves 4 to 1 and widened their lead over the idle Pittsburgh Pirates to seven games.
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Millfield Nine Defeats Local Junior Outfit
In a well played contest the Millfield Independents defeated Athens Junior League 9 to 7 at Central playgrounds. Millfield pitcher held the local lineup while Marvin Woods at second, Rescoe at short, B Renton at third and Rob Littler at bat contributed, but Barney Sauniers’ squad rallied to the end. The game featured strong catching by Jimmy Littler and a neat hook as the standout moments.
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Singer Kayos Trio to Grab Favor in Ring Showdown
New York August 14 Al Singer Bronx junior lightweight earned favorite status at 7 to 5 to beat Kid Chocolate in a 12 round match at the Velo Grounds August 29 after three knockout wins since a recent upset by Ignacio Fernandez. He also scored a two round KO of featherweight champion Andre Routis and a second round KO of Gaston Charles in a 16 round non title bout at Queensboro Stadium. Teo Roy was another of Singer list of victims.
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Golf rule confusion on ball striking flagstick in play
In stroke play a ball struck within 29 yards of the hole that hits the flagstick or a person at the hole incurs a penalty. in match play no penalty unless the flagstick is held by a caddie, in which case the player loses the hole if the caddie is hit.
Eight Stars Left in Eastern Court Championship Play
Aug 14 report from the Eastern Court Championship shows Tate v tohew today in the Baate rs Court, with Frank XX Shielda facing HH and WwW, Justin of England, Jules of New York, Jacobs of Baltimore, and other rivals in quarterfinals as women’s singles also reach quarterfinals.
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Heeney to fight Giant in New York bout
A Reuters report from New Zealand notes Heene y set to appear in a title bout in New York. The article recounts his 1928 loss and mentions Victorio Campete as a leading favorite amid buildup to the bout.
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