Ruth Hits Fifty Fifth Homer To Break World Mark
Babe Ruth blasts his fifty fifth homer to break the world record as the Yankees win two from the Browns 10 to 6 and 13 to 5. Indians sweep the Athletics in a doubleheader 17 to 3 and 6 to 0 as Giants keep charge in the pennant race with a 9 to 6 win over the Reds. Pirates lose ground as Braves edge them 6 to 3. Cards beat Robins 2 to 1 on Smiths third inning homer with one aboard. Tigers topple Red Sox 6 to 1 while Phils silence Cubs 6 to 0. Giants hold a seven and a half game lead in the race as the NL pennant hinges. American League race unchanged with New York and Cleveland winning doubleheaders. Athletics overmatched by Indians as rookies abound.
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Mysterious Slaying of Gambler Harry Sinclair Near Akron
Near Akron Ohio authorities report gambler Harry Sinclair was shot to death on Brecksville road while traveling to Cleveland with two women and a man. The shooting occurred in darkness late at night and Sinclair died on the scene.
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Giants Face Must-Win Series With Pirates in Pittsburg
New York Giants hold a two and a half game lead and start a crucial series in Pittsburg against the Pirates. The outcome could decide the pennant race as the season nears its end.
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Baseball Scores From Across Leagues
American Association results show Louisville 7 over Indianapolis 1. National League games include Boston 6 over Pittsburg 3, New York 9 over Cincinnati 6, Philadelphia 6 over Chicago 3, St. Louis 2 over Brooklyn 1. American League scores list Cleveland 17 over Philadelphia 3, then Cleveland 6 over Philadelphia 0, New York 19 over St. Louis 6, New York 13 over St. Louis 5, Detroit 5 over Boston 1.
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This Time Last Year in Baseball Headlines
Cleveland led the American League last year. Dave Robertson hit a ninth inning homer with two on as the Cubs defeated the Phils. The Athletics scored four in the eleventh to beat the Browns.
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