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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1926

Page

6

Petty Revives Fast Ball to Boost Dodgers Pitching

The Brooklyn left-hander Jess Petty, once rejected by majors for insufficient fast ball, returns to form in Florida training camp. He credits regained confidence and a stronger fastball for early season success with the Dodgers, noting his curve and slow ball as backup. Petty recalls past setbacks and aims to sustain victories in the National League.

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Browns Narrowly Fall to Detroit in Tight Clash

The Browns lose a close game to the Detroit squad 2 to a narrow margin. Detroit edged ahead late as both teams traded scores in a hard fought matchup. Browns offense struggled to convert key opportunities, while Detroit maintained a slight lead through the final whistle.

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