Mackmen Fall Early in Series as White Sox Beat A's 8 to 2
Chicago White Sox defeated Connie Mack's Athletics 8 to 2 in the first game of the series. Ed Rommel struggled and was replaced by Ritter after allowing several runs. Groves shut down the A's offense, while three errors by the Athletic defense aided Chicago's scoring. Sheely led the attack with four singles and a walk, with Mustell and others contributing key hits.
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Walte Sox
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Baumarriner
Sheely
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Hooper
Davis
Kamm
Rain Delays East Coast Sports Action
Rain halted tennis, baseball, and boxing in the eastern region. Women’s national tennis semifinals at Forest Hills postponed, finals moved to Monday with Helen Wills and Kathleen Bickane favored. Pirates and Mets doubleheaders shifted to Sunday. all NL games postponed. Coney Island boxing card postponed to tomorrow with McTigue Marullo and Slattery Rosenbloom on feature bouts. Newport tennis semifinals also delayed with finals now Sunday.
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Tony Marullo
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Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
Maxey Rosenbloom
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Old Baseball Lore on Treating Suckers and Road Games
This 1928 Associated Press piece recounts the old habit of home teams sabotaging visitors with doctored or substandard balls and tainted practices. It notes that crews like the “hiuners” favored home clubs, using tricks such as broken bats and altered balls to gain advantages in road games.
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Mountaineers Add Three Freshmen to Squad
Morgantown August 21 West Virginia University welcomes three new freshmen to the training squad. Enders Derdell Carey and Wade Hageberg from Folensbee and Francis Glenn of Smithfield join as wingmen and fullback prospects. Carey is brother of Alt Carey a noted athlete, while Glenn, recommended by Dr. C W Spears, is billed as a strong back. Cap tain Walter Mahan will escort the newcomers to campus for a three week training period under Coach Tra Rodgers and staff.
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West Virginia
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Uniontown
Serdeli Carey
Altarey Why
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Fethany College
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Alx
Joe Sstron
Hayders
Heron
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Sngehers
Walter BM. Mahan
Fellowsbes
Dackaana Mill
Detroit wallops Washington in tight opener concussion for Joe Judge
Aug 21 report describes Wingo tripling off Coupleskie in the 11th and Marberry stealing home as Detroit built a lead over Washington. Joe Judge suffered a brain concussion after being struck by a pitch in the second inning and was hospitalized with skull injury feared. Buckhannon scene notes incoming Wesleyan training coach Hoy Nutter joining camp to start August.
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Marberry
der Trott
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Shute Ties For Second in Western Open Qualifying
Shute leads rivals in windy Youngstown qualifier as amateur star World Warredl and MacDonald Smith share second with 141. Keefe Carter fails to advance by one stroke while Walter Bogen circles near top, amid wind and rain dampening the field.
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New York
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Oklahoma
Tob MacDonald
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Chicago
Ald
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Magen
Gene Sarazan
Vanailan
George Sargent
Scorinek
Bobby Cruikahank
Barba Faces Wemars in Contested Flyweight Title Fight
The article profiles flyweight champion Barba and challenger Wemars ahead of a major bout. It notes Barba’s past wins including a victory over Pancho Villan and the Olympic pedigree shared by two former champions. Contenders discuss training, national interest, and the odds as the event looms.
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Boser Tvitar
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Rothe
Enich
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Genate
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Bertines
Jan Barba
Wemars
Ana
Plonshiy
Murphy’s Trumpet Defeated Again in Ontario Sprint
Venany Murphys Trumpet secured his fourth victory of the year at the Ontario Trotting circuit near Oliveland Aug 21. The event featured close racing with Toll Hart and Miss AMoke among the notable contenders. Dartford University’s entry led early heats before a late rally by others.
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Southward
Glendon Set For Columbia Regatta and Athletic Career
Text describes Glendon’s move toward Columbia and college athletics. Mentions Aang, Richard Young, and varied sports like football basketball and rowing, linking Glendon to GM Dieter Hendan and a long lineage of water sports. References a 1920s crew and a future regatta at Poughkeepsie next year.
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Dieter Hendan
Wheeling Falls to Edinburgh in Stout Scrimmage
Wheeling suffered a defeat to Scottdale as heavy hitters led by Rooney and Shattgaly dominated the floor. The Wheeling lineup featured Daniels, Cummings, Krueger, and Perham, with scattered scoring as Scottdale pressed ahead in a tough southern association tilt.
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Cleveland Takes Opener Two to One In Pitchers Battle
Cleveland edges New York two to one to claim the opener in the captive series. Both clubs pitched well as Hatters and Damieson matched zeroes until a late New York run. Cleveland’s offense produced the decisive support in the first inning while New York threatened in the seventh but could not convert.
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Red Sox Fall to Browns in 9 7 Contest at St Louis
Aug 21 St Louis Browns defeated the Boston Red Sox 9 to 7 in the first game of a series. Reports mention Landis attending the event and various players with mixed notes on hitting and field outcomes. Managers and officials are referenced in relation to the game and incident details.
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Earl Mack’s Role in Mack Family Athletic Rise
Earl Mack son of the venerable Connie followed his father into coaching two years ago. Last spring Connie became team captain. The piece wonders what part the “cup off the old block” has played in the Mack family ascent this year.
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Yars Neo Ad
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Bernlenbach to Fight Delaney at Yankee Stadium
Promoters announced the Paul Barlenbach Jack Delaney bout for September at Yankee Stadium. Barlenbach’s hands were examined and cleared by a physician from New York state licensing board. Barlenbach resumed training after report of improved condition and was ordered to report to the dome today.
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JOHNNIES ROUT CLARKE SBURG IN NINE INNINGS
At Pa on August 2 Joshua town Leaders In the Middle Atlanta League defeated Clarksburg in the ninth inning. Collins hit to three bases after Hickey had singled. King doubled with runners in second and third after two were retired. Ghosp tied the game. Final score 4 to 1. Also report James Murphy died in an auto crash on a hill in Colorado.
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