Pirates and Cubs Split Series as Grantham Delivers
Pittsburgh beat Chicago 3 to 1 to sweep the four game series and stay two games ahead of St. Louis. George Grantham hit a fifth inning homer after English’s single and Heathcote’s sacrifice fly, while Lee Meadows started for the Pirates and was relieved in the fourth. Cubs pitcher Hill allowed only one run and Kremer shut them out late as Chicago security stayed tight.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
George Grantham
English
Heathcote
Lee Meadows
Pirates
Wilson
Hill
Meadows
Carlson
Alta
Kremer
Gooch
Grantham
Hartnett
L. Waner
Wright
Harris
Adams
Beck
Grimm
Bill
Klem
Hart
Reardon
Tunney Dempsey title bout sets money record but attendance down
New York September 27 by Associated Press the gate of 2 058 660 topped receipts for the Chicago match yet paid attendance at soldier field reached 102 450 versus about 118 009 for last fall’s Sesquicentenial battle in Philadelphia. A 10 percent federal tax amounted to 24 065 71 with a Philadelphia gate of 1 995 seven and a 25 top price for ringside seats. Chicago top was 840
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Associated Press
Chicago
Internal Revenue Bureau
Philadelphia
Soldier Field
Tunney
Stratford High grid player seriously hurt in practice
Edward Burns of Oronoque sustained a fractured clevient during a Stratford High grid practice. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital after the fracture was found in surgery and remained resting comfortably after the operation. Dr Heldger attended the case and reported the incident the first serious injury in three years for the team.
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Heldger
Seats for Series at Stadium Are Sold Out
NEW YORK. Sept. 27. Sec Edward G Bartow of the New York Yankees announced that all boxes and reserved seats for the world series games at Yankee stadium have been allotted. Only bleacher and unreserved grand stand seats remain, about 20 000 in the bleachers and 15 000 in the grand stand, to be sold a few hours before game time each day.
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New York
Associated Press
Edward G. Bartow
New York Yankees Today
Yankee Stadium
Giants Win Over Phillies 6 3 in Pennant Chance
New York Giants defeated Philadelphia 6 to 3 on Sept 27 to keep a mathematical chance in the pennant race. Scott lasted two innings, Fitzsimmons allowed seven hits and Leach homered for Philadelphia. Leach, Wrightstone, Roush, and Jackson featured in the scoring. game lasted 1 hour 30 minutes at Philadelphia.
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Assoc Jiated Press
New York Giants
Phillies
McGrawmen
Jack Scott
Fitzsimmons
Pred Leach
Baee
Wrightstone
Roush
Leach
Terry
Cooney
Reese
Jackson
Hornsby
Thompson
New York
Scott
Sweetland
Cummings
Quigley
Pineman
Wilson
Sand
Williams
O Leach
Nixon
Jonnard
Enladelphis
Isola's Worthy Wins Hambletonian in Series Debut at Lexington
Isola's Worthy, driven by Marvin Childs for E. d. Merkle of Columbus, wins the Hambletonian stake in faultless fashion. Prize 32,366.10 with Nescopee runner up as other races show businesslike times and strong performances across Nime Dillon and Hollywood Volo heats. The event totals 854,104 44 in value across the day’s harness racing program.
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Hilltop squad drills hard for Carmel Hall game
Coach Reilly put Hilltop through a brisk practice at Newfield park amid ideal weather. Players were split into three groups for drills, with Mickey Roth moved to quarterback briefly before Sandy returned. A few injuries and five cuts narrowing the squad were noted, as officials were named for Saturday's clash with Carmel Hall Prepsters.
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Carmel Hall
Newfield Park
Reiily
Mickey Roth
Sandy
Wakelee
Coah Reilly
Joe Waters
Charley Mahoney
Joe Kraynick
Finite Captures Aqueduct Feature in Six Furlong Triumph
G D Widener's Finite won the Babylon handicap for two year olds at Aqueduct, six to one, beating Propar and Hogan's Alley to take $5,425 in the six furlongs run 2 11 3 5. Easter Stockings captured the Valley Station at Churchill Downs, with Canberra two lengths back in second. Bye and Bye Bunchen won the Mistletoe purse at avie De Grace over five and a half furlongs, with Tommy Tickle third.
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Associated Press
G D. Widener
Aqueduct
Propar
Hogan’s Alley
Platter
Audley Farm
Easter Stockings
Churchill Downs
Canberra
Spliwall
Avie de Grace
Bunchen
Tommy Tickle
Babe Ruth Hammers 57th Homer as Yankees Win Big
Yankees beat Athletics 7 to 4 before 12 000 fans with Ruth and Gehrig each homering. Ruth also hit a bases loaded shot, while Gehrig added his 46th. Meusel and Lazzeri contributed multi hit games as New York strengthens standings in the American League.
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Gehrig
New York
Yankees
Athletics
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Babe
Lou
Yankee
Dempsey Stays in Seclusion at New York Hotel
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey remained hidden at the Ambassador Hotel with wife Estelle Taylor after arriving secretly from Chicago. He declined interviews pending a manager prepared statement about his defeat by Gene Tunney and future plans.
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Associated Press
Jack Dempsey
Ambassador Hotel
Estelle Taylor
Chicago
Leo F. Plynn
Dempsey
Gene Tunney
World Series Players Named by Yankees Pirates and Cardinals
Names of 27 Yankees players plus Pirates and Cardinals rosters approved by Commissioner Landis. Lists enumerate pitchers catchers infielders and outfielders for each club with managers Hugging O’Farrell and others noted.
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Cardinals
Pirates
Landis
New York
Associated Press
New York Yankees
K. M. Landia
Usts
Pittaburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankee
Miller Huggins
Cardinal St Ike
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Ruether Giard
Hoyt
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Pipgras
Shawkey
Shocker Thomas
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Laigeil
Gehrig
Toporcer
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Clark
Doubt
Hatey
Holm
Southworth
McKechnie
Aothorom
Stratford Spartans Down Harding Scrubs 7 to 6 In Practice
Stratford High School defeated Harding scrubs 7 to 6 on Harding field in a practice game. Dahl scored a 20 yard pass to himself for a touchdown and kicked the extra point. Walsh tied the score with a five yard run. Dahl starred for Stratford, while Sisko, Ryback, Schreiber and Zant among others stood out for Harding.
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Scrubs
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Fleet
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Hi Walsh
Sisko
Zant
Schreiber
Ryback
Hussey Not to Return to Boston College This Year
Frank Hussey of New York sprinter, who first gained fame claiming a world record for 100 yards in high school, will not return to Boston College this year. Frank Reynolds, graduate manager of athletics, announced. Hussey was a Junior in class.
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Associated Press
Frank Hussey
New York
Boston College
Frank Reynolds
Athletice
Hussey
Cardinals Rout Reds In Series Closer Behind Alexander
Frank Frisch and Grover Alexander star as the Cardinals drop the Reds 4 1 in Cincinnati. Alexander limits the Reds to two singles and a three base hit while Hafey homers with one on to fuel the visitors offense. Bottomley and Schulte deliver timely hits as St Louis wins two straight in the set and strengthens pennant hopes.
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Homer
Cincinnati
Associated Press
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Rigler
Barnes Mangun to pitch in series opener at Toledo
Toledo Ohio September 27 Jess Barnes veteran of major league campaigns and Leo Mangum one of the IL's top pitchers will oppose each other as Toledo and Buffalo meet in the first game of the Junior World Series at Swayne Field. Stengel chose Barnes for the Mud Hens while Clymer tabbed Mangum. Huntsinger out with a broken hand but other pitchers in good shape. Attendance expected to break park record as all reserved seats sold. IL president Toole arrived with Hickey N A P B L officials to confer with umpires Guthrie Finneran and Stengel Clymer.
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Associated Press
Jess Barnes
Leo Mangum
Buffalo
Casey Stengel
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Bill Clymer
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Swayne Field
Walter Huntsinger
Hens
John Conway Toole
International League
Thomas J. Hickey
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Bill Guthrie
Association
BU Finneran
Stengel
Clymer
Pirates Need Two Victories To Clinch Pennant
The Pirates hold a two game edge on the Cubs after a complete four game sweep while St Louis and New York attempt to close gaps. Pittsburgh could clinch the flag by winning two of the remaining three against the Reds if the Cardinals win any of their remaining games, shaping a tight finish in the pennant race.
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Donohue
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Associated Press
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Cubs
St. Lowry
Reds
Giants
Phillies
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St. Louis
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W. L. PC
Dempsey Thanks Fans After Chicago Fight Sent Via Western Union
Jack Dempsey thanked fans in Bridgeport and Fairfield via Western Union for their good wishes before the bout with Gene Tunney last Thursday night in Chicago. Several fans reported receiving his thanks through the local Western Union office.
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Fairfield
Jone
Jack Dempsey
Western Union
Gene Tunney
Chicago
Pressed in Play Miss Payson Wins Barthellyn Cup Match
In Philadelphia on September 27 Miss Helen Payson of Portland Maine won her Barthellyn cup golf first round match 3 to 1 over Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd former national champion. Other results featured Miss Bernice Wall losing to Miss Helen Meehan 4 and 3 and several Philadelphia players advancing with strong showings in the qualifying rounds.
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All-soclated
Helen Payson
Portland
Maine
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Hurd
Bernice Wall
Helen Meehan
Louise Branch
Rchmond
Edith Quier
Reading
Fritzi Stifel
Wheeling
Way
Ruth Needs Homer in Each Game to Beat Mark
Ruth powers the Yankees toward new records with bases loaded two out single off Grove, two homers shy of his record. Gehrig belts his 7th homer off Quinn as the Athletics face an off day before three games with the Senators starting Thursday.
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Mark
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Associate Press
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