Giants Take Commanding Lead by Rout of Pirates
New York Giants trounced the Pittsburgh Pirates 11 to 4 to extend their lead to seven games with the win. Mel Ott homered as the Giants exploded for seven runs in the second inning, while starter Clyde Castleman earned the victory.
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YORK
Giants
Pirates
Red Lucas
Pittsburgh
St Lews Cardinals
Mel Ott
Lucas
Clydell Castleman
Joe Moore
Lioyd Waner
Dick Bartel
Bill Terr
Case Arts
Seece Seaver
Cemcei
White Sox edge A's to seize second place in pennant race
The White Sox beat the A's 4 3 to regain second place as Vernon's rookie start led Chicago past Philadelphia and Cleveland, with Jem Fox homering and Ken Kennedy solid on the mound. The team trailed early but rallied in the late innings to secure the victory rank.
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Chicago
Vernon Nex Necy
Durgnihandes
White Sox
Peich
Atilenes
H Kennedy
Sterdy Am
Bel
Marres Ant
Jem Fox
Gwis Yaa
Dan
Dimme Deke
Tun Sax
Nessa
Samo
Johnson
Sudferis
Sox
Cleveland Indians
Sharkey plans comeback as manager claims set
Des Moines AP reports Jack Sharkey the former world heavyweight champion aims a return to boxing. Manager Jack Buchlew states the plan and timing though details are said to depend on conditioning and medical clearance.
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Sharkey
Jack
Des Moines
Jack Sharkey
Jecx Buchlew
Burnea
Geecanns
Yale Crew Suffers Defeat by Harvard in Varsity Match
Yale juniors and freshmen were defeated by Harvard in a rowing contest. The report notes Harvard led early and maintained pressure to secure the win.
Independence League Team Lead Possession Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note on a team lead and procedural items. Names and places are unclear, with scattered numbers and phrases lacking coherent context. No verifiable events or outcomes are evident from the readable text.
Raiders and Davenport Teed Meet Saturday Afternoon
Weathered grounds set the scene as Raiders visit Davenport for a Saturday afternoon game. Davenport aims to rebound after recent losses while the Raiders seek a strong performance on the road. Local fans anticipate a competitive matchup with three games featuring the Blue Sox and Rack Island hosting duties.
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Nur
Xeakuk
Smme
Siand Davenpan
Sabargky
Exovman Sinromg
Eos Stack
Blue Sox
Rack Island
Plummer Polishes Of George AYB Back in 16 TN Card
A garbled report describes wrestling show actions with Plummer as a dominant figure. It mentions George Twilhe the referee and Mack, notable moves, the crowd, and a chaotic windup before a near finish. The text is fragmentary but emphasizes clashes and dramatic bouts.
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Plummer
George Ayb Ack
Bat
Zar
Thussdenight
Jack
Easilx
Mack Sné
Baumesc
George Twilhe
Mack
Mike ‘Nazarian
Wilam
Tottermer
Joan Frenurec
Andy
Moen
Hut
Tigers Beat Yankees 70 to 47 Behind Rowe’s Win
Detroit ace Schoolboy Rowe held the Yankees to seven runs as the Tigers surged to a 70 to 47 victory. DeShong, Ruffing, and Creelman were neutralized by strong Tiger pitching and key hits from the home lineup. The finish saw Detroit pull away in the later innings while the scoreboard favored the Tigers.
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Rowe Tames
Yanks
Tigers
Pirates Sell Babe Herman To Reds
The Pirates traded Babe Herman to the Reds for cash and a player. Herman will replace an injured outfielder and join Cincinnati immediately.
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Babe Herman
Redlegs
Cincinnati
Padey
Bere Herren
Streider
Herman
Brevantyn
Hermen
Fie Haley
Caheforte Elves
Coon Fox Field Meet At Edgewood Sunday
Edgewood hosts the Coon Fox Field Meet this Sunday with local teams and athletes eyeing event titles and season bests amid a tight regional schedule.
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Coon-Fox
Edgewood
Unclear sports recap with garbled names and scores
Fragmentary sports item shows a boxing or wrestling result with partial names and a listed value, but essential details like participants, date, venue, and final score are unreadable.
Louis Lewis Expected to Defeat Carnera in Historic Bout
The article notes widespread belief that a large crowd at Yankee Stadium will witness Louis Lewis’s powerful punching as he seeks a decisive knockout of Primo Carnera. It highlights Lewis’s eighteen straight knockouts and Carnera’s rising defenses, while acknowledging Carnera’s experience and risk in facing such a dangerous opponent.
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New York
Doe Inu
Sensenonal Negro Pugilis
Rmeet Yankee Stadium
Suesdar Wuphi Semmsr
Métrapabten Hsur
Louis
Mme
Berner Ross
Knorinzez
Jimmy Nolermin
Baer
Jimmy Bressock
Enber
Lous Lewis
Cremiv
Ellmus
Primo
Improper Swing Techniques in Early Golf Training
The text describes a method of holding and adjusting the clubhead to feel its weight in the fingers as a starting drill. It warns of mis-timing and improper arm action, stressing left arm engagement and wrist positioning to avoid tension and inaccuracy during the backswing and follow through.
Cowboys Rally To Beat Saints In Ninth Inning
Cowboys overcome Saint’s lead with three late runs to win 4 to 3. Graf pitched well, with key plays by Pete Cosgrave and Wil Tilmanson. Smith delivered a late Texas leaguer and Mannens made a crucial defensive play.
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Sioun
Sax
St. Joseph
Anderson
Soseph Gi
Ninner Graf
Pete Cos- Darart
Wil Taimson
Graf
Owe Tons
Blakeney
Pete Cascarams
New Smith
Texas
Aeste
Ensy
Mighans
Dero
P Panes
Rock Island and Davenport Split Doubleheader in Fog Shortened Game
Davenport took the opener 9 to 8 after erasing a six run Rock Island lead. The second game was called after six innings due to dense fog with Davenport leading 1 to 0. Pitcher Phebus earned the win in relief for Davenport while Strickland took the loss.
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Rock Island
Davenports
Islanders
Frank Lamansid
Davenport
Eraliv
Otarson
Riley
Conley
Grytza
Oschuliz
Poecheta
Nantesak
Lamas
Gsrricki'c
oKeithies
Schultz
Strickland
Davencort
Ersors
E. Hall
Denning
Hal. Fleming
Tapson
Polly
Marshall
Piechota
White
P Hall
Fleming
Metthieu
Denson
Lamanski
Phobus
Nawiesniak
Naviesniak
Phebus
Lamansk
Clayton
Welsh
Packers Fall Short as Pazas Domination Steers Omaha Win
Claude Pazas struck out seven in six innings guiding Omaha to an 11 to 4 win over the Packers. He retired 20 straight after a two-run first, fanning seven and allowing only three hits. The crowd was 476 as Omaha split the series and scheduled a doubleheader Friday night.
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Boston Tapi
Freddie Zindscram
Crucker Cubs
Boston Sraves Fridge
Carleton
Fred Frankhouse
Boston
Prioner Larm Benton
Wally Berger
Omaha
Neb
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Pasw
Sarven
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Deague
Revolta Leads Medinah Open With 69
Johnny Revolta of Milwaukee shot a par 69 to take the lead in the $3,500 Medinah Open Golf Championship at Medinah Country Club. He holds a two stroke edge over Ray Mangrum of Los Angeles and Frank Welsh of Chicago as a field of 69 to 75 were bunched on the tree lined Number Three Course. Low rounds included Leonard Dodson and Al Huske with 72 and 73 respectively, while Chicago stars Hampton Rouse Armour posted 74s and Butch Krueger Thomson led a 75 class.
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Hicago
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
Johnny
Ray Mangrum
Los Angeles
Frank Welsh
Chicago
Alvin
Butch” Krueger
Beloit
Wis
Jimmy Thomson
Long Beach
Calif
Horton Smith
Denny Shute
Baseball notes from the press box on swings and gear
Hal Trosky hits well since a new stance with two homers in recent games. Rip Radcliff leads White Sox at the plate and uses a 33 ounce bat. Al Simmons swings a 38 inch bat as the Sox and Yankees face heavy rain and a busy four day Chicago series. Bill Terry relies on Leon Chagnon who debuted as a starter in 1935 and lost 2 to 0. Fred Marberry, ex-player turned AL umpire, boasts 146 wins against 87 losses with quick warmups and no stiff arm problems.
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Chicago
Hal Trosky
Cleveland
Rip Radcliff
White Sox
al Simmons
Sim
McCarthy
Yankees
Leon Chagnon
Giants
Bill Terry
Cincinnati
Chagnon
Fred
Firpo) Marberry
Marberry
Iowa Steel Softball Team Seeks Out of Town Games
The Iowa Steel softball team looks to schedule games with teams from outside the area. Managers interested should write Manager Bill Krumbholz in care of the Iowa Steel and Iron Works.
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Towa Steel
Bill Krumbholz
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Loughran Tops Impellitiere In Ten Round Fight
At Philadelphia's baseball park Tommy Loughran won a ten round decision over Ray Impelliteri despite being knocked down once in the fourth round. Loughran used a sharp left jab and a new right hook to secure a unanimous verdict from both judges and referee Spud Murphy.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Loughran
David
Ray Impellitiere
Goliath
Utica
Phillies
Gene Con
Spuds Murphy
Real estate transfers including marriages and dedications
A series of land transfers recorded with deeds and warranties. Rebecca and Irene Smith convey portions in Kenwood Park to themselves, Margaret Leigh sells to Home Investment Co., Marie Sarchett transfers Grubb's addition parcels in Center Point, H H Straw to Roy Bragaw, William Hollingsworth to Anna Spaight, RS Crowell to Myrtle Crowell, Mrs H J Donnelly to Anne Donnelly, and Earl Smith to Luella Smith with nominal consideration and love or affection noted.
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Hermann
Irene Smith
Kenwood Park
C. R
Valcon
Margaret L. Leigh
Milo
Cato
E M Sarchett
Maude Mollenhauer
Grubb
Valcan
H H Straw
Roy Bragaw
William M. Hollingsworth
Anna Laurel Spaight
Dean's
RS Crowell
Myrtle Crowell
Woodlawn Park
H J Donnelly
Anne Donnelly
Earl Smith
Luella Smith
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