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Newspaper
Bradenton Herald
Location
Bradenton, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1927
Page
4
The almanac notes a thickening scene as Sharkey and Maloney contest a heavyweight path toward a claimed title. Dempsey’s return stalls, Turney and others loom, with Boston disputes framing a near championship chase and earnings in two fights on offer.
In Columbus results reported by Dick MePor Huntingtor W Va defeats Megasterrae Tite 34 to 12 at Springhedt. Jeanny Carpenter and Ciack fy San listed among participants with unclear details.
Andy Cohen is reported to be around the 400 mark in the International League after leaving Buffalo. He claimed earlier in the year he could excel more by playing every day in a lower league than as a bench spectator in the pennant race.
Results from yesterday include American League games with Philadelphia 10 St Louis 6 and Detroit 2 Boston 2 plus Chicago Washington Cleveland, and Pittsburgh 8 Philadelphia 9. In National League action New York Cincinnati and St Louis Chicago rain. International League saw Buffalo 13 Syracuse 4 and Toronto Rochester 9 with Jersey City Reading on slate and three games planned.
Yale moves to end scouting of opponents for the 1927 season in a trial aimed at open covenants. Yale’s partners on the schedule Bowdoin Georgia Brown Army Dartmouth Maryland Princeton Harvard consented, with Rochester also planning to try it. Tad Jones has long opposed scouting and previously blocked it with Princeton’s Bill Roper. Harvard suggested exchanging formations and inviting opposing coaches to watch games.
A lesson on V grip positioning with hands forming a V over the right shoulder. The writer warns against lifting the left hand too high and explains keeping the right thumb against the palm and fingers together for better control. The aim is a relaxed top position for crisper, cleaner hits.
Jess Haines pitched effectively as St Louis beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 at the American League Park. The win lifts the Cardinals into second place ahead of the Pirates while halting Ferguson’s win streak at three. Douthit and Southworth contributed key hits, and the game featured a late Phillies rally in the eleventh.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2 to 1 as Jess Haines outpitched Alex Ferguson in a pitchers duel, keeping the Cards in pursuit of the Giants. The Pirates lost 9 to 5 to the Brooklyn Robins, dropping to third as the Robins rose above the Reds and Braves. The New York Giants led both leagues, with the Pirates slipping and the Robins gaining ground.
The Golden Wave ends its season Friday at Fort Myers after being denied a district championship bid in Orlando. Hillsborough County High of Tampa is crowned district champion with a 18.3 percent record, while the Wave stands at 87.5 percent with seven wins and one loss. Coach Sam Cornwell said nothing more could be done to reach the title series and noted Bradenton’s May 11 loss to Tampa did not affect their claim.
An advertisement extols Camel cigarettes as the top choice for the hard to please age. It highlights Turkish and Domestic tobaccos and a supreme blend, claiming light one and find taste fulfillment.
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