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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

12

Powellmen Prep For Times Star Showdown At Kanawha Benday

Powellmen face the Times Star club of Cinein Hatch in a key summer game at Kanawha Benday. Manager Reed signed Arzen to bolster the mound while Toots Rogers returns to shorefield and Snag Fulghum moves to second. Lutz will catch with Boykin on the mound as the team pushes for hitting strength and lineup balance.

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Yanks Beat Cleveland 8 3 In West Showdown

The Yankers triumphed over the Indians 8 to 3 in Cleveland. Babe Ruth homered and drove in two runs as Lou Gehrig also contributed, while pitcher Uhle exited early. The visitors extended their Western dominance with another win behind sharp batting and solid defense.

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Sisler Drops From League But Not Majors

George Sisler, once MVP and batting champ, was sold to the Senators last winter for 625000. Once the top hitter in the league, sinus trouble curtailed his career with the Braves and Washington, leaving him out of active play while hopes remain for a return to form in the field.

Sisler Jack Lords Central Press the Gazette George Sister Senators George Washington Braves Bislér Browns Lash

Youthful J Fox Backstop Found by Connie Mack

Frank G. Menke recounts how Connie Mack discovered a barefoot youth who would become a legendary catcher and long range hitter. The tale recalls Baker spotting the giant boy and deciding to try him at third base before recommending Foxx’s early development with Providence for seasoning.

Jimmy Foxx Connie Mack Frank Baker King

Foxx Reinvents Himself At First Base For A’s Rising Star

The Oakland Athletics discover 20 year old Gorme Foxx versatile and powerful. He plays catcher by main occupation but fills in at third and outfield as needed. Mack gives him gradual exposure and calls him among the most impressive young players of the decade after a clutch pinch homer.

Baker Bure Kiet Corner Connie Foxx Ifa Mack Gorme Athletics Fox Eddie Collins Eddie Plank Chief Bender Frank Baker Stuffy McInnis Jack Barry

Minor League Scores Across Leagues With Delays

American Association Indianapolis 2 St Paul 1 in first game with second delayed by rain. Kansas City 9 Columbus 7. Other games rain affected. Middle Atlantic Cumberland 10 Wheeling 4 Scottdale 5 Charleroi 2. International Reading 11 Newark 5 first game Reading 4 Newark 2 second game seven innings under agreement. Jersey City 7 Baltimore unknown. South Atlantic Spartanburg Columbus 1 first. Columbia 7 Spartanburg 1 second. Knoxville 8 Charlotte 5 first, Knoxville 7 Charlotte 6 second. Asheville 8 Augusta 2 Macon 13 Greenville ?

American Association Indianapolis St. Paul Secon Kansas City Columbus Middle Atlantic League Cumberland Wheeling Scottdale Charleroi Fairmont-Jeannette International League Reading Newark Jersey City Baltimore Spartanburg Columbia Knoxville Charlotte Asheville Augusta Macon Greenville

Kanawha County Women Golf Semifinals Set

Eight players survived the Kanawha County women's championship and advance to the semifinals at Kanawha Country Club. Results included H D Everett over R Jeffords 3 and 2 and A MacDonald over J Divine 9 7 with other matches decided by margins of 9 7 and 1 up. Semifinal pairings listed for today.

Kanawha County Kanawha Country Club Everett R. Jefferds Angus MacDoneld J. J. Divine B. Brown Hunter McClintic Heisler Harrington Peggy Drennen A. F. Patterson Elizabeth Knight W. R. Johnson E. C. Dawley

Bateau Triumphs in Coaching Club American Oaks

At Belmont Park on June 6, Bateau edged to victory by half a length in the Coaching Club American Oaks. Jefords owned the entry with Sande as pilot and Earl Bande rode to steer the one mile and three furlongs course to the win.

Jeffords Sande Coaching Club ED Curley Belmont Park Baeau Walter M. Jeffords Bateau Earl Bande Bande

Major League Baseball Scores and Schedule Update

National League results show St Louis 11 New York 4 and Brooklyn 8 Cincinnati 5 with Chicago and Philadelphia winning as listed. American League notes New York 8 Cleveland 3 and St Louis 5 Philadelphia 2 with rainouts and upcoming games including Washington at Chicago and Boston at Detroit.

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Jeffords Silks Claim Singleton Cup in Classic Victory

Valkyr, Twitter and Bateau contested the race as darkness challenged late. Bateau, ridden by Sande, surged to win while Valkyr faded to third and Twitter dismounted under a heavy 121 pound burden. The win marks the third classic victory for the Jeffords colors, securing permanent possession of the Singleton cup.

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Southern Association Scores and Local Conflicts Report

The Southern Association standings show New Orleans and Little Rock leading with varied results. Memphis, Mobile, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Nashville, and Atlanta play with scattered wins and losses. A note on weapons and tactics cites Mexico where banning pistols failed to curb street fighting, which continues with paving stones.

Southern Association New Orleans Little Rock Nashville Atlanta Moble S Memphiz Moble Memphia Chattanooga Birmingham Mexico

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