Tigers threaten runaway in American League race
Detroit strengthens lead in the AL, six games ahead of the New York Yankees. The Tigers have not lost this month as they beat the White Sox while the Yankees dropped two to Philadelphia. In the NL the Giants lost to Philadelphia 2 0 and Cubs beat St Louis 3 2, widening the gap at the top.
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Henry Super
United Press
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Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
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Mickey Cochran
Chicago White Sox
Yanks
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Yankees
Philadelphia
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Washington
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Sherman Merchants Rout Colored Giants 15 to 3 in Debut
The Sherman Merchants opened with seven runs in the first inning and cruised to a 15 to 3 win over the Colored Giants. The game drew a large Sherman crowd, with Bradford and Erle reporting from the scene. The Drakes’ postponed Titusville matchup remains on the schedule as the opener of a four game doubleheader.
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Perid Drakes
Drakes
Greenville
Western Colored Tea Beats East At Chicago
In Chicago on Aug 12 the Western Colored Tea defeated the East 8 0 in extra innings before 22 000 fans at Comiskey Park. Mate Suttles hit a decisive three run homer in the 11th, lifting the West to victory after overcoming several disadvantages. The report highlights a hard earned West supremacy in the Negro National League game.
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United Prese
Chicago
Mate Suttles
Comiskey Par's
Raymonds Meet Eicos In Key Baseball Showdown
The Raymonds and Eicos, occupying the last two places in the league, clash tomorrow to determine the top contender for the Aeros’ lead. Staples is expected to pitch for the Raymonds against Babe Haenel for the Eicos. first pitch at five o clock.
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Raymonds
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Aeros
Ww. L. Pet
Ireecesee
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Babe Haenel
Yesterday's baseball scores across leagues
Yesterday results show American league tallies for Cleveland, St Louis, Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Washington, and Boston, with National league outcomes for Philadelphia, New York, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, St Louis, plus Brooklyn and Boston. International league results include Syracuse, Montreal, Buffalo, Newark, Rochester, Albany. Todays American slate lists Cincinnati at Pittsburgh as the only game scheduled.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Syracuse
Montreal
Buffalo
Newark
Rochester
Albany
National Cincinnati
America
National
Rossbacher
Pittsburgu
Female selects leaders to win contest award
Mrs. Richard Rossbacher of 3 West Church Street won the Journal ball contest prize of five dollars for the highest 145 point total out of 200 after standings on Saturday August 10 including top picks in both American and National Leagues. Two prizes will be awarded after final major standings, ten dollars for first and five for second.
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Richard Rossbacher
West Church Street
Rossbacher
Rassbacher
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
St. Louia
St. Louis Jc
Sherman Titusville game slated for Saturday
Verne Group, veteran Corry pitcher, did not get a chance to pitch in the Sherman Merchants versus Titusville Penn-Drakes game Saturday. The two teams will meet again next Saturday at Titusville giving Group another opportunity.
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Verne
Corry Moundeman
Titusville
Penn-Drakes
Sherman Merchants
Discovery Wins Eighth Straight in Saratoga Handicap
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt's Discovery, carrying 139 pounds, won his eighth straight in the Merchants' and Citizens' Handicap at Saratoga, but shared honors with two-year-olds Red Rain and Coldstream in a fast heat of the Saratoga Special Sweepstakes.
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Saratoga Springs
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Discovery
C. V. Whitney
Red Rain
D. Shaffer
Coldstream
Saratoga
Amestown Triumphs Over Jamestown at Celoron Park
In a lively gand game at Celoron Park Amestown defeated the Waster Brands of Buffalo 7 to 8. Lefty Pratt pitched effectively holding Buffalo to six hits as Amestown secured another scalp in its win streak.
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Celoron Park
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Buffalonians
Altoona Auto Race Postponed Four Times
Altoona Pennsylvania officials postponed the 100 mile dirt track race for the fourth time delaying the $6 000 event which would have awarded a $2 000 first prize. Several sports were debated under state amendments before setting a tentative September 14 date to run the race.
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Altoona
Picard and Thomson to play exhibition at Moon Brook
Jamestown announces an August 20 exhibition match featuring Henry Picard and Jimmy Thomson at Moon Brook Country Club. Club pro Howard Wy. Holmes will participate with a yet to be chosen partner as local golfing fans expect top shotmaking.
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Jamestown
Moon Brook
Penn Drakes defeat Greensburg Walworths at Carter Field
Titusville Aug 12 Penn Drakes meet Greensburg Walworths in a heads up battle at Carter Field Sunday afternoon. George Spake scored 12 points as the Refiners held a home barrage to win 7 to 5.
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Penn- Drakes
Greensburg
Walworths
Carter Field
George Spake
Stars May Meet Empire A C Team This Saturday
Corry's All Stars were to host Empire A C squad next Saturday after a rain washout. In the previous stop, Erie Glenwood league leaders led 4 to 1 when the game halted in a wet, deteriorating condition as Carl Coates injured his ankle covering first base. Mountain doubled and scored earlier, with Sproveri doubling later as Corry mounted a brief rally before the rain and muddy ball halted play. The next game ticket holders will be admitted to the rescheduled matchup.
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All Stars
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Belo Colores
Invaders
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Carl Coates
Coates
Koeatner
Thomas
Splovers
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Danny DeLury
Ball Game Heads Sports Program at Columbus Picnic
Columbus and Wrightsville base ball teams will meet Wednesday afternoon in the Columbus ball park as a feature of the sports program for the Columbus town picnic. Both squads have fairly strong aggregations and considerable interest will be centered on the contest by residents of both communities, while visitors are also promised two good attractions. Races and other athletic contests will also be held in connection with the program.
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Wrightsville
Columbus Ball Park
Douds and Ribble Return to Pirates After Signing
Pittsburgh Aug 12 Two players with the Pirates last season sign and refuse tracts to the club. Forest Douils former All American tackle at Washington and Jefferson College and ex coach of the Pirates and Dave Ribble 212 pound guard formerly of Simmons College return to the Pirates.
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Pittsburgh Pirate
Imemen
All Stars to Play Here Wednesday Night Showdown
Carry’s All-Stars prepare to host Jamestown in a midweek game at Chautauqua Lake resort. City League players likely to join, offering stronger roster as local Corry team pledges trouble for visitors after past losses to New York staters and Jamestown’s recent easy win. A large crowd is expected and unused Saturday tickets will be accepted.
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Corryites
Corry
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All-Corry
West Penn Golf Tourney Opens at Wildwood CC
The West Penn championship begins at Wildwood Country Club with pro and amateur players from the tri state area. Diminutive Perty Delveechia of Greensburg pro aims to defend his title, which would tie Jock Hutchison with five wins if repeated.
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Pittsburgh
Tri-State
Wildwood Country Club
West Penn
Perty Delveechia
Greensburg Country Club
Delvecchio
Jock Hutchison
South Hills Country Club
Oakland Beach
Cluny
Conneaut Lake
North Park
Gainer Faces Ketchell at Hickey Park in Millvale bout
Gainer a hard hitting contender from New Haven meets Billy Ketchell the Philadelphia light heavyweight tonight at Hickey Park Millvale Pa. The clash follows Gainers recent crowd approval after knockout of Billy Nichy of Charleroi at Hickey Park.
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Millvale
al Gainer
New Haven
Goshen Classic Draws Local Racing Interest
Corry fans look for the Goshen classic amid Hambletonian chatter as veteran trainer Hop Harle expects three year olds en route to Indiana. Earle and Harle anticipate Greyhound and other named rivals, with station pickup set for Saturday or Sunday night as Corry follows the sulky show.
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Harry
Hop
Earle
Corry
Inliana
Harle
Greyhound
Nly Abbey
Sep Palin
Lawrence Hanover
Tilly Tonke
Silver King
Toronto
Lexington
Corryshorne
Indiana
Scores from the American Association baseball games
The report lists multiple results: Minneapolis 11 beat Indianapolis 10, Milwaukee 10 defeated Columbus 0, Columbus 3 over Milwaukee 6, Toledo 1, Kansas City 13 over Toledo 8, St. Paul 3 over Louisville 12, Louisville 12 over St. Paul 2.
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