Connie Mack Will Let Babe Ruth Hit For Home Runs
The article explains Connie Mack plans to pitch to Babe Ruth in three Athletics games, giving him a fair chance for home runs. Mack says he may order intentional passes only in close games where a single run could decide the outcome, otherwise Ruth will be allowed to swing.
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Crippled Red Sox Bench at Fenway Amid Rain
The Boston Red Sox fielded a thin bench as Mike McNally Sam Jones and Herb Pennock were absent due to illness. Harry Hooper rested under doctor’s orders while rain hindered action, leaving the lineup notably depleted.
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Indians Handle Tigers in 7 5 Victory
Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 5 to gain a share of second place. Davis faced the first inning, Love pitched well until the seventh when Boland relieved, and O Neil delivered a timely single scoring the go ahead runs.
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U S Shipping Board Nine to Meet Manchester Town Team
The U S Shipping Board nine will clash with the Manchester town team at Manchester by the Sea Saturday and the Fort Rodman nine of New Bedford Sunday at Braves Field.
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Baseball Fans Dip Into Old Clippings For Nostalgia
The writer recalls a six to seven year old newspaper note about Ruth and Shore joining the Boston Americans from Baltimore. He muses on Babe Ruth's hitting and jokes about team nicknames and owner foresight, joking that the Orioles were glad to sell. The voice preens over a lost era and wagging humor.
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National singles tennis championship heats up in Forest Hills
In Forest Hills New York August 27 play sharpened in the second round of the national singles championship at the West Side Club courts. The stronger level of play emerged as the matchups advanced and competition intensified.
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Murray and Williams Dominate Day at Indoor Tennis Meet
R Lindley Murray and R Norris Williams led a day of dramatic matches as Murray defeated Dean Matheus 6-2 6-4 10-8 and Williams knocked out Vincent Richards 7-5 6-1 6-2 before large crowds. Other results featured Nat Niles, Connie Doyle, Watson Washburn, and Morris Williams advancing. Lyon P. Griffin and Willis Davis also posted notable wins.
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Giants Defeat Ragged Phillies In Brooklyn? No, On The Road
New York tops Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Phillies fielding fails late. Williams and Meusel drive in all local runs. Meusel homers? Correction: score shows Williams and Meusel singled drives, game details list two-base hits by Williams and Meusel.
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Boxing Gym Opens In Revere On Broadway Opposite City Hall
Boxers will train at the Perry A. C. gym established by George Perry on Broadway in Revere facing City Hall. The new facility attracts top mitt wielders and promotes a Labor Day boxing program at Rockland Training Station in Rockland Maine. Main event features Joe Chick of Gloucester versus Young Polor of Bangor in two six round bouts. Lewiston’s Young Tom Bergan meets Waterville’s Young Cohen in another six rounds, plus preliminaries and a wrestling card.
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Joe Dugan Blossoms Into Sweet Hitter For Connie Mack
Young Joe Dugan of the Athletics has blossomed as a real good looking hitter. A year ago his batting average was a joke. Today he meets the ball squarely as any on Connie Mack's team.
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Sports chatter and boxing notes amid a busy season
Arthur Duffey notes Joie Ray and Western stars protest the $ per day limit for athletes while boxing headlines feature Joe Beckett Eddie McGoorty and Eddie McGoorty in England. Keith Moran and Cleo O Donnell are mentioned with Holy Cross and Reds managerial chatter as New England shows strength ahead of national meets and the Crusaders football future.
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Detroit Scouts Lifted Players to Major League Careers
Detroit scouts uncovered Cicotte and Williams and brought them into the majors as Tigers James and Lowdermilk. Cicotte and James hailed from Michigan with Eddie Detroit and William Ann Arbor born, starting in Jackson.
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Giblin Campaign Ad for Suffolk District Vote
Political advertisement urging Suffolk district voters to support candidate Thomas J. Giblin. Details include Giblin’s name and address at 26 Thurston Street. Ads emphasize endorsement and election-minded messaging appropriate to a local campaign card.
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