Yankees Beat Senators 6 to 2 to Improve Lead
New York opened strong and held on to defeat Washington 6 to 2, widening the Yankees’ lead over the Senators. Waite Hoyt allowed few hits, while Zachary struggled for Washington before Braxton relieved. Key hits included Lagerri Rice Geh rig Paschal and Speaker with several players contributing.
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Chicago Cubs Sweep Reds in Three Game Series
Chicago completed a three game sweep of the Reds as Red Lucas was pulled in the tenth. Percy Lee Jones pitched brilliantly for the Cubs, holding Cincinnati to five scattered hits after a rough first inning. Heathcote and Engi supported him as Chicago won 1 to 2 and wrapped up a long home stand before heading west for the season’s next leg.
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Bears Back in Second in Club Batting
Al Schinkel of Hartford tops Eastern League with a .358 average and 140 hits in 100 games through August 11, adding eight homers. Hartford leads team batting at .284, Bridgeport close behind. Emmerich of Bridgeport leads runs with 87. Hesse of Albany 23 doubles. Rodriquez of Providence 24 sacrifices. Brecht tops pitchers with eight wins.
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Bridgeport Girls Capture State Swimming Title In Waterbury
Bridgeport girls swept to victory in Waterbury with 42 points to lead the state meet. Marion Bloomer won the 800 yard freestyle, Anna Baum took the 60 yard breaststroke and 100 yard freestyle, Aldona Schavinsky was second in the 880, Bloom er second and Lescewicz third in the 60 yard event, Baum won, and Bloomer placed second in diving with Baum and Bloomer also placing high in diving.
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Athletics Turn In Best Record For Past Week
The Philadelphia Athletics posted the top seven day showing in the American League with five wins and one loss. Detroit matched best with four wins and one defeat as Boston and Washington faded while Babe Ruth led the Yankees to a .600 pace with three wins in five games. The St Louis Cardinals held third as Chicago and New York built pace, and Boston slipped to seventh with two wins in six.
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Gehrig Reclaims Big Eight Batting Lead
Lou Gehrig of the Yankees regains the Big Eight batting lead with a .381 average, edging Paul Waner by a point. Gehrig also leads in total runs with 115 while Babe Ruth sits at 118 for the Pirates. Frank Frisch tops stolen bases with 33. Gehrig holds extra base hits at 89, with Waner and Ruth close behind.
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Rickard Arrives in Chicago for Battle
Tex Rickard reached Chicago with Leon Flynn Jack Dempsey's manager and Gus Wilson to stay until after the September 22 heavyweight title bout. Bilix Gibson and George Tunney’s manager met them at Congress hotel as Rickard began shaping the box office staff for ticket distribution set to start next Saturday.
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Leon Flynn
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Gerge Tunney
Congress Hotel
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Major League Records for the Week Set
New York August 1 AP report lists the week’s major league records across games won and lost runs hits errors opponents runs and home runs including Saturday’s results. It compiles standings and notable setbacks for teams, outlining performance across categories and opponents.
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Leagues Fall Off In Home Runs In Major Baseball
Chicago August 1 By Associated Press Eech of the Major leagues saw three home runless days this week and American league sluggers reverted to old days. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig combined for two of five American league homers in total for the week. National Leaguers hit a dozen, less than half their usual pace. Boston Braves Fournier Welsh and Hogan supplied the only circuit drives today. Ruth trails Ruth’s 69 home runs by 23 with seven weeks remaining. Gehrig 21 behind. Leading hitters include Gehrig 48, Ruth 9, Lazzari 16, Simmons 14, Williams 8.
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Clovers and Eagles Tie for First in Junior League Stakes
Clovers beat Auburns 9 to 1 while White Eagles edged Polish Falcons 5 to 4 to keep both teams tied for first. Rosarys finished strong by beating North End Cubs 2 to 0 as Cubs fell behind early. Sam Dizense pitched tightly for the Clovers, nine strikeouts, and Johnny Michaels fanned 16 for the Eagles.
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Van Ryn and Appel Win Stamford Doubles Title
Kenseth Appel and John van Ryn of Princeton won the Stamford Yacht Club Invitation doubles tournament after rain delays. They defeated Harold Throckmorton and Walter Hall of New York 6-16 6-0 6-0 in the final. Semifinals saw Mayo and Herndon default to Appel and Van Ryn, while Anderson and Teibleman defaulted to Throckmorton and Hall.
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