Cubs defeat Pirates in eight straight win for Bonnthon
The Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 4 as four runs in the fourth inning broke open a close game. Bill Lee earned his fifth victory, while Ralph Birkofer was roughed up early. About 12,000 attended as Forbes Field celebrated its 28th anniversary.
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Ralph Birkofer
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Charlie Grimm
Bill Lee
Ehad
Chicagoans
New York Giants
Forbes Field
Cubs
Birkofer
Billy Herman
Woody English
Chuck Klein
Heinie Meine
Leon Chagnon
Waite Moyt
Lee
Pirates
John A. Heydler
National League
Barney Dreyfuss
Samuel
Ed Ruelbach
Vic Willis
Fang
Braves Top Phillies 6-2 as Freakhouse’s 13th Win Stuns
Boston Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 with Wallie Berger delivering two homers. Fred Freakhouse earned his 13th win this season, becoming the first pitcher to reach that total. Collins started strong but Berger connected on his first two pitches in the second and third innings to drive in runs and ice the game.
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Boston
Boston Braves
Phillies
Fred Freakhouse
Wallie Berger
Collins
Collin
Lee
Urbanski
Thompson
Berger
Goodman Wins In Trans Golf Meet At Dallas
Johnny Goodman of Omaha defeated Eddie Connor of Dallas to reach Sunday's 36 hole final of the trans Mississippi championship. Leland Hamman of Waco eliminated Ross McDade of Shreveport to reach the other final spot. Goodman shot three over par for 31 holes and led Connor 6 up after the morning round.
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Dallas
Tex
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Eddie Connor
Leland Hamman
Waco
Ross McDade
Shreveport
Goodman
Connor
Hamman
Moreland
Mako Dominates Intercollegiate Tennis Title
Gene Mako, 18, Southern California sophomore, swept the national intercollegiate tennis crown in Philadelphia. In 45 minutes he defeated Gilbert Hunt, 6 2 6 0, in three quick sets, sealing the title for the Pacific coast.
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Philadelphia
Pacific Coast
Gene Mako
Southern California
Gilbert Hunt
Washington
Gehrig Leads Three Triples But No Credit Amid Storm
Lou Gehrig hit three consecutive triples in a game halted by a wind and rain storm in Washington. The record-tying feat came despite a late stoppage and Gehrig’s recent return from a broken toe after being hit on the head in a prior exhibition. The Yankees led 4 1 but the Senators had two on with none out when play was called.
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Lou Gehrig
Norfolk
Yankees
Senators
Johnny Murphy
Gehrig
Ray White
Columbia University
Lou
Yankee
Frank Crosetti
Babe Ruth
Myril Hoag
Ben Chapman
Joe Cronin
St Paul Keeps A A Franchise In The American Association
St Paul will keep the American Association franchise instead of moving to Peoria Illinois. Owner and president Robert J Connery announced the decision citing ongoing efforts by local businessmen to buy and retain the club. The Saints have suffered gate losses, while Peoria offered free park use and guaranteed patronage. Connery remains in charge.
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St. Paul Baseball Club
American Association
Peoria
Ill
Robert J. Connery
Connery
Saints
Ray Steele Injured in Dive at Waterloo Pool
Waterloo AP report says Ray Steele suffered a deep scalp wound and minor concussion after a head-first dive in a Waterloo pool Saturday afternoon. He was to face Bronko Nagurski in the feature wrestling bout here Sunday night.
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Ray Steele
Steele
Bronko Nagurski
West Coast and Midwest sports chatter and historic notes
Nine days remain in the Western league first half with Topeka and Cedar Rapids reshaping rosters for the second half. Omaha and Rock Island eye shifts, while St Joseph, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Davenport brace for a potential change in standings. The column recalls Babe Ruth and Gehrig reflection on exhibition play and a note on early football kickers Pat O Dea and Clarence Werschberger with fates tied to historic events.
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Eek
Kaws
Omaha
Rock Island
Lncup
Cedar Rapids
Raiders
Johnson
Hargrave
St. Joseph
Sioux City
Des Moines
Davenport
Washington Net Winners To Be Awarded Trophies
Washington hosts a city tennis tournament with 32 entries in the men's singles. Dave Boyer beat Hubert Turner to reach the final and defends past champion Henry Little in the semi finals. Lucille Mangolds won the women's singles title beating Betts Clay Herrs. Cantoni and Little triumphed in men’s doubles while Cantoni and Crow won women’s doubles. Boyer and Clow claimed mixed doubles over Little and Cantoni. Junior prizes went to Allen Hampsher and Elizabeth Brown.
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Dave Boyer
Hubert Turner
Boyer
Henry Little
Lucille Mangolds
Betts Clay Herrs Little
Cantoni
Jack Woods
Gene Turner
Loretta Cantoni
Betty Crow
Irene Mitchell
Mary Ellen Lytle
Betty Clow
H Little
L. Cantoni
Allen Hampsher
Elizabeth Brown
Stanton Kieser
Betts Clow
Loretta Canton
Lopez Versatile Dodgers Backstop Lopezes Across Positions
Pirates label Al Lopez the most versatile catcher in major league baseball today. The Dodgers pinner often calls curves and drops for his pitchers yet Lopez has emergency experience at second base and third base. His multi position skill recalls Roger Bresnahan and Buck Ewing, with Lopez able to field without compromising his catching duties.
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INS
Buccaneers
Pittsburgh Pirates
al Lopez
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sporting World
Lopez
Roger Bresnahan
Roger
Giants
Ewing
Buck Ewing
Marengo Dominates Out Of Town Baseball Run
Marengo led the field in an out of town competition behind pitcher Meyers who struck out twenty one in seven innings. Fetzer allowed no runs as Marengo beat Williamsburg Wellman and Norway 9 0, with Fetzer also homering with a runner aboard.
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Marenzo
Bonthron Sets 1500 Meter World Record At AAU Meet
Bill Bonthron of Princeton blazed to 3 minutes 48.8 seconds in the 1500 meters at the National AAU track championships in Milwaukee. He finished just ahead of Glenn Cunningham as world records fell in multiple events including shot put high jump and 400 meter hurdles. The New York Athletic Club won the team title with 46 7 12 points.
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Marquette University
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France
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Joe McClusky
A. C
Ben" Eastman
Stanford
Charlie Hornbostel
Indiana
Elton Brown
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Pittsburg
Hornbostel
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette University Negro
Bernie Weters
New York AC
Metcalfe
Madjeski Homer Ends Sox Losing Streak in Ninth
Eddie Madjeski hit a ninth inning homer into the left field pavilion to beat Cleveland 2 to 1, snapping an eight game skid. Hal Trosky tied it with his 14th before Madjeski’s second of the season decided the pitchers’ duel.
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Trosky
Cleveland
Chicago
Eddie Madjeski
White Sox
George Earnshaw
Willis Hudlin
Madjeski
Hal Trosky
Oineall
Zeke Bonura
Bernte Aia
Standings and results from the National and American leagues
The standings list New York and Chicago near the top with records around 40 wins. Saturday results include Cincinnati beating St Louis and Brooklyn defeating New York while Boston edged Philadelphia. American Association shows Minneapolis and Indianapolis atop their division with recent scores and results.
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St. Louis
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Washton
Detroit
St Louis
Cleveland
Phila
York-Washington
Washington
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