Grove Wins 24th as Athletics Top Ferrell in Cleveland
Robert Moses Grove earned his 24th victory and a sixth straight win by defeating Wes Ferrell 4 to 3 in Cleveland. Earl Averill hit a late homer for the Indians, while Grove silenced the Cubs star lineup with eight hits allowed and key defensive plays behind him.
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Senators Edge Browns 3 2 in 12 Innings
Washington Senators beat the St. Louis Browns 3 to 2 in 12 innings in St. Louis. Bob Burke allowed 11 hits over seven innings. Walter Stewart pitched well for the Browns. Hadley earned the win with two hitless innings and three strikeouts.
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Sullivan's error seals Boston win over White Sox
Boston pitcher Danny MacFayden stifled Chicago with nine hits and no Sox batter reaching third base. An error by White Sox rookie Billy Sullivan allowed the Red Sox to score the game's only run in the second inning, ending Chicago's three game streak.
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Perry and Hall Reach Western Turf Tennis Final
Fred Perry of England and J Gilbert Hall of South Orange advanced to the final of the Western Turf Tennis Tournament men's singles. Perry beat Clifford Sutter 6 3 7 5 while Hall defeated Gregory Mangin 10 12 6 2 6 4 in the semifinals.
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Managers pivot as teams shuffle infield roles
Ousted Jim Bottomley returns to first base after Collins benches him, strengthening the club with his hot hitting. The A’s rely on a rotating cast from Foxx to Todt Dykes and Boley while Mack fills gaps with Williams and McNair. Despite lacking a deep farm system, he claims luck and youth help him stay competitive.
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Birds Win and Lose in Twin Bill With Raws
Columbus Red Birds split a double header with the Kansas City Blues in Columbus. Kansas City won the opener 2 to 0 and Columbus claimed the nightcap 8 to 2, triumphing in the 10th inning on Crawford's triple scoring Purdy. Umpire Larry Goetz ejected manager Harry Nemo Leibold for protesting calls.
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Ruth Gets No 32 As Yanks Take Long One
The New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 7 to 5 in a 16 inning game to open a four game series. Babe Ruth hit his 32nd homer in the 16th, driving in Gehrig. Lazzeri and Byrd also contributed in the extra frame.
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Preston and Grover Set For Club Title Showdown
Preston defends Athens Country Club championship in a 36 hole final Sunday at 9 am against B T Grover after both won their semi finals. Grover beat Harry Beckley 7 6 while Preston edged John Swanson four up three to play.
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Learning golf by watching the stars at Inverness
Gene Sarazen recalls learning from watching veteran stars Hutchison Barnes and Hagen during the National Open at Inverness. He says these players once showed him shots he never dreamed possible and that observing their swings helped him develop his own game.
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Phillies Take Doubleheader From Pirates, Sweep Two
In Philadelphia Aug 15 the Phillies shut out Pittsburgh 8 1 in the nightcap and won 4 1 in the opener. Chuck Melin homered with two on to spark the nightcap as Charley Wood walked seven in the first game. The Pirates outhit but failed in key spots.
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Dundee Ladd Grudge Fight Headlines Athens Card at Fairgrounds
Al Dundee and Jack Ladd headline the Thursday 10 round main event at the Athens Fairgrounds with three six round bouts and a four round opener. The program features Midge Hartman vs Johnny Brilliant, Jack Featherstone vs Eddie Kegwin, Ralph Welker vs Denny Petty, and Mike Leonard vs Frank Banik, in a night of local boxing rivalries.
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Unbeaten Filly Wins Hara Sweepstakes at Saratoga
In Saratoga Springs New York the unbeaten Fc As 18 U Ph Cormetine with Wi Flight led to victory by a margin in the $11 000 Hara Sweepstakes. Indian Runner finished second as Greentree stable’s Curseao placed third in a seven horse field.
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Amateur Golf Championship Ends in Close Matches
In a hard fought hole match, Qua Dixii defeated Arthur Yatee by 3 and 8 holes. The annual amateur tournament featured strong play from Detroit entrants and other national contenders.
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