Yankees Past And Present Strength Compared In Debate
A Detroit News column cites Sam Greene arguing the current New York Yankees, led by Miller Huggins era players, may edge past the 1927 lineup in some positions while trailing in others. The piece discusses Ruth Gehrig Lazzeri and Meusel among key figures and notes Cleveland Indians management criticism from Billy Dooly.
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Wiley Moore
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Myles Thomas
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Ranger Defeats Endeavour in Fourth Straight America’s Cup Defense
Newport Aug 6 Ranger the American sloop skippered by Vanderbilt defeated O M Sopwith’s Endeavour II for the fourth straight time. Ranger’s faster boat and Vanderbilt’s superior helm secured the thirteenth straight defender victory and highlighted America's hold on yachting’s premier trophy. Sopwith praised Ranger’s performance while suggesting the winner may mark the pinnacle of design.
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Roman Baseball and Chariot Race Set for Tonight at Aero Park
A large crowd is expected for an 8:30 p.m. novelty baseball game at Aero Park featuring a donkey baseball attraction and a three rider chariot race. Two Aero Supply teams, one Aik Corry and the other Al Jantestown, play tonight, with Croscut's sotoball team facing Aero Dal tomorrow. Motorists will be able to park inside the ball park tonight.
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Jamestown All Star blank Hawaiians at Celoron Park
Leo Squinn's Jamestown All Star beat Hawaii 5 to 0 under Celoron Park lights. Harland Wise pitched three hit ball with ten strikeouts, facing trouble only in the eighth as Hubbell's shortstop and a young catcher aided the visitors.
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Standings and Today’s Games Across Major Leagues
National League standings show Philadelphia beating Chicago and New York while Brooklyn leads. International League features Newark and Baltimore atop charts with Montreal and Rochester close. American Association lists Kansas City and Indianapolis strong, with tied Milwaukee and Toledo. Today’s games include Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Washington along with Boston Chicago and New York Pittsburgh matchups.
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Drakes Fall to Grays in Wetusville Baseball Contest
In Wetusville on April 6 the Penn-Drakes, missing two new acquisitions Dean and Evans plus Roberstein, fielded three newcomers yet played better baseball. They lost 8 to 1 to the Homstead Grays as Don Gaiser sat out the game but is expected for upcoming PD contests.
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Seneca Tribe to Honor Governor Earle at Labor Day Fair
Governor George H. Earle will become an Honorary member of the Seneca Indian tribe during the Labor Day program at Allegheny fair near South Park from September 1. County officials John J. Kane John Herron and George Rankin as well as Parks Director Henry Hornhostel and Harvey Gaul will also receive Cornplanter tribe membership and oversee the fair’s musical program.
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Rays and A's to Launch Bids for League Pennant
Corry entries in the NYPA League Raymonds and Aeros head to Aero Park for the opener of a renewed drive to lead the NYPA last-half race. Rivalry runs deep with strong fan support expected. start time 3 o'clock. Likely pitchers: Rays Mike Popovitch or Carl Coates and A's Mel VanDerwark. Aeros host. Brie visits Union City in the other league.
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New Auto May Travel 400 Miles an Hour
London reports Capt George Eyston plans to launch for Salt Lake City within two weeks to set a 400 mph record with a new, eight wheeled, two 2000 horsepower Rolls Royce powered car. Details kept secret as the streamlined vehicle nears completion at Wolverhampton.
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Cobbett to face Bracken in title final
Melvin Cobbett reaches the championship match after defeating Ed Becker 6 0, 6 2 to set up a clash with 1980 champion Bob Bracken for the WPA recreational division tennis trophy. Bracken previously beat Cobbett in 1936 and tipped as favorite this year.
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Yankees Beat Chisox In Fourth Straight Run
New York Yankees routed the Chicago White Sox 13 8 to stretch their American League lead to nine games. Lou Gehrig hit two homers and drove in five as New York outhit Chicago 14 10. Boston edged Cleveland 5 4 as the Red Sox swept Detroit and St Louis, closing toward the pace set by the Yankees. Detroit beat Philadelphia 5 8 while St Louis defeated Washington 13. The National League tightened as the standings show a closer race.
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United States Davis Cup Stars Return Home in Style
New York greets Davis Cup champions Don Budge Gene Mak Bryan Grant and Frank Parker as they arrive on the S S Manhattan with the trophy. A police escorted Fifth Avenue parade follows the customs check and a sight-seeing bus transfer before the team heads to Rye Newport and the upcoming events.
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Pirates acquire two Gainesville pitchers in trade
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced they purchased two Gainesville club pitchers Hilbert Padgett a right-hander and Lefty Sierra from the Florida State League. They will not report until next spring as arranged by president W. E. Benswanger on Carlton Molesworth’s recommendation.
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Yesterday's Hero Clydell Castleman Shuts Out Reds 12 Innings
Clydell Castleman of the New York Giants pitched one of his best games wearing a heavy brace to treat a spinal ailment as he blanketed the Cincinnati Reds for 12 innings in yesterday's matchup.
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