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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1928

Page

13

Champs' Big Guns Break Loose With Roar in 8th Frame

In Cleveland on June 7 the Yankees rallied in the eighth inning to beat the Indians 6 to 2. Babe Ruth hit his 20th home run and Lou Gehrig his 12th as New York broke through after seven scoreless innings. Durocher, Ward, Pipgras, and Luzzeri contributed key plays including Ruth's homer to center and Gehrig's drive over right field.

Cleveland Yankees Jos Shaute Indians Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Ward Durother Futn Gehrig Paschal Tony Luzzeri Piogras Durocher Ruth Homer New York Tengtorac Cong Jd. Kewell Yatsert Ot Myattes Duyan Anding Collins A Wara Burocher Lasser Fonseca Lind Enrig Dugan Ward. Runs Balted In, Ruth 3, Contig 2. Lazaeri 2, Fascbal Udle Unaaerl Sacrifices Pipgras Snaneri Hara Shante Piparas Strack Bshante Ipsras Balx Wideurans Ormsby Guthrie

Tigers Triumph Over Red Sox 5-2 in Wet Ballgame

Detroit wins the opener as Owen Carroll limits Boston to five hits. Russell leaves early, Russell out for Mussel, and Detroit plates two late runs to seal a 5 2 victory. Rainy conditions and pitching duel define the day with Musselman starting for Boston and Carroll finishing for Detroit.

Detroit Owen Carroll Haly Cross Beaton Red Sox Aide Carroll Jack Rusesllynt Russell Benton Din Vorthergill Heimann Sg Gsioway Hofmann Woodall

Minor League Results Across Leagues Summary

MiddIe Atlantic games feature Wheeling beating Charlerain in ten innings and Clarksburg edging Fairmont in ten. American Association results show Toledo narrow to Milwaukee and St Paul drawing with Lincolns. International league notes Reading defeating Newark and Baltimore splitting with Jersey City. Toronto and Montreal traded wins in seven innings.

International Reading Newark Fallimore Dereey City Baltimore Jersey City Rochester Buffalo Montreal Toronto

What next is going to happen to Rogers Hornsby

A retrospective on Rogers Hornsby career contrasts his firebrand Rajah image with his quiet Boston persona. It recalls his 1920s pennant drives as player manager, the St. Louis success, his New York stint, and a mid career trade to the Braves. The piece asks what the next move will be for Hornsby as he leads with an iron hand.

Rogers Hornsby Hornsby Rejah St. Louis Boston Rajah Bt. Louis Cardinals Rogers Yanks New York Gantster John McGraw Giants Boston Braves Braves Jack Slattery

The Old Angler on Early Season Trout Angling

More than a quarter million licensed anglers show wide interest in the sport in older, populous states. Early season targets brook rainbow and brown trout in open waters. Above Mason Dixon line and west of Ohio river, seasons come late spring as high icy waters recede. Even with late openings anglers chase ideal weather and biting trout. Early trouting draws many but fewer keep baby trout for future season. Wading in cold rain and snow flurries resembles a standing invitation to fish.

Mason and Dixon Line Ohio River

Fishermen’s tips piece appears in The Gazette series

Editor’s note introduces a recurring helpful column for fishermen in The Gazette. It frames the item as part of a series offering practical advice and tips for readers engaged in fishing activities.

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Theatrical Contract Not to Keep Jack From Fighting

The piece analyzes Jack Dempsey's post boxing plans and hints he may return to fighting or pursue acting with Belasco. It notes his mixed signals, possible draws for fights or theater, and his value to promoter Richard Knowe, along with potential weekly earnings as an actor.

Jack

Mammoth Team Defeats Coal Fork In Pitchers Duel

United Fuel Gas baseball club beat Coal Fork nine at Paint Lick 1 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Barnett allowed no hits through seven innings while Kennison yielded three hits and eight strikeouts. College baseball also saw William and Mary defeat Mount St. Mary 7 to 4 in Emmitsburg Maryland.

Mammoth United Fuel Gas Company Coal Fork Paint Lick Barnett Kennison Emmitsburg William and Mary Mount St. Mary

Jack Dempsey Plans Likely Return to Ring

The text speculates on Jack Dempsey returning to boxing for a prolonged training period of six weeks and fighting durations from one minute up to ten or fifteen rounds. It states potential earnings between 300,000 and 950,000 and hints at Dempsey deciding his next move, suggesting he is inclined to pursue another bout.

Jack Dempsey

Theatrical Contract Provisions In Dempsey Case

A fragment notes a contract clause allowing Dempsey to quit a show and enter training on two weeks notice if paired for a bout. The text references a theatrical agreement and a provision regarding boxing commitment, dated in 1924.

Dempsey Cam

Belt Strain Test Reveals Flexing Limits Around Body

A brief note describes a belt that wraps three-quarters around the torso, with strain and bending tested as it yields and stretches, highlighting its flexible design and resilience under movement.

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