Baseballs Crackling With Adrenaline Stir 1920s Games
A lively debate surrounds the 1920s baseballs as power hitting surges with 9 homers in one Pirates Phils game and 13 in four league contests. Writers blame changed balls and sharper pitching, noting higher averages and a boom in long drives. Experts cite rubber cores and wool content, while managers and umpires discuss the era’s livelier play and its effect on the sport.
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Pirates
Phils
Hans Wagner
Cincinnati Reds order five box seats for Reds Cubs series
The Reds obtained five box seats behind the Reds bench for the Reds Cubs series and ordered extra pole. Hack Wilson received boxing gloves in New York from promoter Jack Furazy. Burt Shotten signed a three year contract to manage the Phillies after the current season. A young sports writer and a major league umpire had a notable exchange. Jack Quinn is praised for producing strong Philadelphia pitchers. Moe Grants is disappointed by Ray Schark’s failure to develop more pitchers.
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Cincinnati Reds
Chicago
Reds
Hack Wilson
New York
Jack Furazy
Burt Shotten
Phillies
Jack Quinn
Philadelphia
Moe
Ray Schark
Standings Snapshot From The Kansas City League Page
Team records show Kansas City 57 27 79 with St. Foul 64 a4 609 and Minneapolis 80 a6 wbSt ndianapolis 1 '4 482. Columbus see a7 bo 426) PO egenerate 61 378 Milwaukee 4. 32 5a 376.
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Kansas City
St. Foul
Minneapolis
wbStndianapolis
Wooutaville
Columbus
PO Egenerate
Milwaukee
Reight Count Returns Home Ending His Racing Era
Reigh Count, once a Derby winner and all age champion, is back at Leona Farms to end his racing career. Owner Mrs. John P. Hartz plans him to "have a good time" and the horse will no longer race.
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Reigh
John PD. Hartz
Belmont
America
Royal Ascot
England
Gary
Fred Jackson
Leona
Tuesday Baseball Scores Across Leagues
American League results include Milwaukee 9 over Columbus 3 and Minneapolis 11 over Loutaville 16. Louisville 11, Minneapolis 5, and Kansas City 5. Toledo 3, St Paul 4, Indianapolis 1. National League games show Cincinnati 5 Brooklyn 5 and Cincinnati 7 Brooklyn 2, plus Boston 4 Pittsburgh 1 and St Louis 0 New York 4 Philadelphia 6, Chicago 5 Philadelphia 7, Cleveland 1 in 1 inning, New York 11 Detroit 7, Chicago 6 Washington 5 in 10 innings, and Boston 11 St Louis 2.
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Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Loutaville
Louisville
Minneapolis, & Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Boston
St. Louis
American Association Pairings Sweep Through Cities
List of matchups shows Toledo at Kansas City Columbus at Milwaukee Louisville at Minneapolis Indianapolis at St. Paul St. Louis at Boston Chiesto at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York Cincinnati at Philadelphia Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Isctrott.
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American Association
Toledo
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Boston
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Isctrott
At &T
Louis
Unclear roof visibility at Yankee Athletics game in Philadelphia
The report notes roofs of two-story prick houses outside the low right field fence became invisible under a mass of fans during a Yankees versus Athletics series in Philadelphia. Owners charged $1 for seating, yielding notable overhead profit.
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Yankees
Athletics
Philadelphia
Tommy Braddock Bout Set for July Title Showdown
Rumors swirl about a planned July bout between Tommy Braddock and Jimmy Braddock. Promoters say the winner could dominate the division if Tommy lands early, though outcomes remain uncertain and public interest soars.
Baseball Roundup From Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues
Yesterday's games featured Chuck Klein homering twice for Philadelphia to spark a 6 to ? win over Chicago as Pittsburgh pressed its hold on the 2% lead after a 4 to 1 loss to Boston. St Louis shut out the Giants 5 0 behind Johnson's homer and five runs, while Brooklyn dropped twin bills to Cincinnati 8 3 and 7 2. The Athletics stayed atop the American League with a 7 0 extra innings win over Cleveland, and New York beat Detroit 9 to 7 as Ruth and Gehrig supported a late rally with a three bagger in the first inning.
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Glanta
Sylvester Johnson
St. Louis
New York
Cardinals
Johnson
Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland
A's
Boxers Depart for Scene of Crown Battle
Tommy Loughran the light heavyweight champion and James Braddock leave for the scene of their five pound title bout in New York tomorrow night. Braddock appears in peak condition at 173 pounds and vows knockout before the tenth round. Officials estimate a gate of 125000 to 140000 and a crowd over 26000 as the bout nears.
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NEW Your
Tormmy Loughran
James 3. Braddock
Jersey City
Gatlenser
Neoks
Yvonkee Bladion
Braddock
N. Y
Chaekphony Loughran
Hoostek Malls
N.Y
Washington Beats Bens in 10 Inning Baseball Tilt
Chicago evened the series with Washington by beating the Bens ters 6 to 6 in a 10 inning game. The Box sent Welland Nugan McKain Adkins and Thomson to the mound as Washington tallied nine hits in ten innings.
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Chicago
Ua Berle
Washington
Bensters
Welland
Nugan
McKain
Adkins
Thomson
Women Golfers Enter Second Round of Play
Denver reports on the second round of women’s golf with matches and scores. Notable results include Mrs Johnson of Amaia atop a winner and Mrs Genre from Denver defeating Miss Turi. events feature birdies, early leads, and tight competition.
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Denver
Coto
O & Hin
Kansas City
Co N. Johnson
Amaia
New Cyrfonha
Lenver
Poturato
Turi
Gorilla Jones Decisively Defeated in 12 Round Bout
In Akron Ohio Vucky Dewlees of Autoshe outboxed Gorilla Jones across twelve rounds. Jones was floored in the fourth by a right cross, but recovered before the bell. McCoreaty, the veteran Oklahoma campaigner, stopped Rosy Rosales in the heavyweight bout.
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Clyvelanda
Vucky Dewlees
Autoshe
Oklashawn
Rosy Rosales
Unscrambled Fragments Spotlight a Tragic Venice Figure
A deciphered note portrays Bertagnalo an Italian figure recently earning American attention. It hints at a deceased sweetheart with tattoo imagery and references a native Venice connection. The fragmentary text suggests personal loss and cross ocean ties amid unclear details.
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Bertagnalo
Beaven Iit
America
Mertae Nolo
Ely
Venice
Klein Sets New Home Run Record for Phillies
Philadelphia slugger Chuck Klein becomes holder of a modern home run record by hitting four in one game. The event, noted as matching a franchise high, surpasses previous marks set by players such as Slammers from Cleveland and 1944 feats.
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Chuck Klein
Philadelvhia
Philadelphia
Ant‘elder
Howe
Filwver Amith
Cleveland
Beilia Soniwiehed
Robert Jows
Hoare Braves
Star Athletes Begin Invasion of Europe
A garbled report notes star American athletes arriving in Europe in July to compete in events and set records, with emphasis on bold performances and international matchups.
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Eurrope
Sucey Nine Fails Appear for Game
Fragmentary report notes Sucey Nine Fails coming to a game between Athens American roaterialize and Glouster, with references to industrial timing and a Hocking Vale station. Details are unclear but involve a railroad and a communal event.
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Sucey
Athens American Roaterialize
Messehich
Scoess
Va v Railroad
Hocking Vale
Eght
Unclear Names Highlight Local Figure Mentions
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals Loe Lermond Dick Obie State and Leo Sexe Iy connected to Boa inehampton Yate Georgetown. Details and roles are unreadable, making it difficult to determine event or context.
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Loe Lermond
Boainehampton
Obie State
Yate
National N
Leo Sexe Iy
Georgetown
Bus Stolen and Assets Missing Across Regions
Police report a series of thefts affecting buses and related assets across multiple areas. No injuries noted. investigations ongoing with local agencies coordinating to track suspects and recover stolen property.
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Hoyt Vance
Marberry
Grimes
Faber
Uhie
India Robber
Steeve
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Phila Adelphia
Tom Shibe
Macks
Shibe
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Beck
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Philadelphia Inston
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Phiteh Tohta
Ist. Louis
Tleveland
Toston
Tosted
Bart Pemnby
Keleh Count
Leona Farms
Loulaville
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Chiesto
Hwousetors
Wesi Gay ST
the Fidelity
Building and Loan Cos
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Sam M. Johnson
Fidelity Building Loan and Savings Co
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Tommy
Jimmy Braddock
Tommey
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Alma
Tielder
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Klein
Cubs
Bob Smith
Vance
Morrison
New York Yankees
Vic Sorrell
Phe Wheera
Feetroot
Rabertuth
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Hoppy
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Loughran
George Wirkles
Star
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Braddck
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Gorilla Jones
Firestone
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Mae Boy
Firestone Oldfields
Ieldfield
Fred
Beasley Atrens
Nelsonville
Harris Motor Co
Amesville
Donaldson Motor Co
Albany
Tennyson Panetela
Luster Bought and Co
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Athens, Ohio
MazCarenan Croan Co., Inc., Marses, Deraorr, Mica
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