Babe Ruth Nets Ninth Home Run Ahead Of 1927 Pace
Babe Ruth opens strong in 1927 racing to nine homers, three days and two games ahead of his 1927 pace. Ruth's "Big Bertha" shows range early while Hauser and Gehrig trail, sparking talk of a three-way home run race as Ruth leads in runs and batting average.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Babe Ruth
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Eason
Baseball World
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Joe Hauser
Athletics
March
Lou Gehrig
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Pirates deny trades and praise Corry Bay star
Pittsburgh owner Barney Dreytus dismissed talk of trading Carmen Hill and Johnny Gooch to Brooklyn, while Wilbert Raninson of the Dodgers also denied knowledge of any deal. Hill’s strong byline for the Corsairs this season keeps him a centerpiece as fans in Pittsburgh await more on Homewood Beitzhoover and other local ball happenings.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Carmén Hill
Doe Harris
Johnny Gooch
Brooklyn
Jess Pelly
Judd
Pittsburgh
Corry Bay
Buccaneers
Hill Kag
Sesson
Corry
Beltznoovers
Howard Uty
Crandall
Mandies Wife Hurt In Wreck Near Pittsburgh Crossing
Fred Knapp eighty six and his wife Mrs Bettiah Snapp were seriously injured when a Harmony route street car crashed into their automobile at a railway crossing near their home in Pittsburgh. Knapp was en route to work. both occupants were pinned under the car front.
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Fred Knapp
Tagoraur
Bettiah Snapp
Ingeniur Crossing
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Worlk
Knapp
Loop season may open with doubleheader on Decoration Day
Industrial League officers consider shifting the 1928 season to Decoration Day afternoon to host a big doubleheader. Four teams would play once that day and then resume regular Wednesday and Saturday games the next week. The plan aims to avoid conflicting memorial exercises and keep fans entertained.
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Will Shields
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Favor Closed Open Season on Does in Warren County
Warren County sportsmen push to close the deer season on does next autumn amid a split in support. Izaak Walton League members circulated petitions in Warren, Youngsville and Shemfeld seeking a one year open season on does while bucks remain closed. Farmers report crop damage from deer prompting calls for control.
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Warren Tribune
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Youngsville
Shemield
Izaak Walton
William Lull
Tzisk Walton Leaguc
Home Run Club in National League Linings and Totals
Yesterday's homers feature Ruth of the Yankees and Hismann, Hale, and Moore among others. The text lists players across the American and National Leagues including O’Doul, Lindstrom, Frisch, Hendrick, Robins, and Ruth with team affiliations noted, ending with season totals and a 6-0 note.
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Bissonnette Robina
Wilson
Cubs
Lindstrom
New York
O'Doul
Harner
Cardinals
Frisch
Holtimiey
Hendrick
Robins
Webb
Grantham
Pirates
Ruth
Yankees
Hauser
Athletes
Genrig
K. Williams
Red Sox
Masterling
Tigers
Goulin
Senators
Todt
Boston
Cochhrane
Hismann
Hale
Athletics
Pax
Moore
Braves
Douthit
Cardlngsls
High School Outfield Loss Hits Warren Openers
Two top outfielders Brown and Baroysi are sidelined for today’s opener against Youngsville, leaving High School to rotate defense and offense. Coach Hol Jopaugh reshuffles lineup as Dean Houser aims to counter Youngsville with strengthened pitching. Youngsville returns for a Thursday game, while the schedule also lists a Brookensraw-Warren clash and another Warren High contest.
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Cosh Hol- Jopaugh
Dean Houser
Youngsville
Hooter
Pleasantville
Warren High Slic
Fox Delivers Pinch Hit Run Fueled Phillies Win
United Press reports Jimmy Fox, athletic catcher, delivered a two-run single as a pinch hitter in the tenth inning to lift Philadelphia over Cleveland 6 to 3 for their first win of the season. Lefty Grove earned his fifth victory, fanning one. Yankees toppled Detroit 7 to 6 as Ruth hit a homer off Van Gilder. Root notches his fourth win for the Cubs in a 9th straight victory over the Giants. Hafey drives in the tying and winning runs in the Cardinals 4-3 win over the Braves. Pirates fall to the Reds 7 to 6 as Brooklyn ties for fifth in the NL. Red Sox win third straight, beating the Browns 5 to 2. Washington beats Chicago 18 to 2.
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Jimmy Fox
Athletic
Philadelphia
Cleveland Inedians
Lefty Grove
New York Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Luke Ruth
Van
Gilder
Charley Root
New York Giants
Chicago Cubs
Giants
Root
Chick Hafey
St Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Hafey
Fincinnats Reda
Phillies
Luque
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Robins
Cotsnita
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Bo Morris
Red Sox
Towle
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Wilkins Leaves Polar Regions In Historic Flight
Captain George Willeine and Dan Bielaon arrived in Trombone Norway after crossing the North Pole from Spitzbergen aboard a Norwegian whaling boat. They were brought out of the bound Spitzbergen route following the historic flight that marked their expedition.
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Polar
Oslo
Norway
Caplain George Willeine
Dan Bielaon
Atssii Wcross
North Pole
Spitzbergen
Trombhoe
Spitaberiset
Baseball Lineup Highlights from Early Season Game
The report notes players from the Athletics Tigers Braves and Pirates with several at bats runs batted in and walks. Tris Speaker Harry Heilmann Rogers Hornsby and Lou Gehrig are mentioned with multiple appearances and contributions.
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Cawreers HL Vty
Lou Galirig
Yilnkees
Ty Cohby
Gostures
Tris Speaker
Harry Heilmann
Tigers
Standings and Results From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday in the American League and National League the Brooklyn and Pittsburgh game finished 7 to 8, while Chicago beat New York 8 to 2. St Louis led by 5 in spots, New York and Pittsburgh posted various scores, and today’s schedule lists Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and New York at Chicago with Philadelphia at Cinemas and Boston at Louis.
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Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York
Gipsinnath
Philadelphia
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York
Cleveland
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Washington
Wood Lock
McAuliffe taps McLarain to fill Mandell's crown
Hatired undefeated lightweight champion McLarain is chosen to ascend as Mandell’s successor. The article notes Mandell as a crafty, fast fighter and predicts a strong challenge from McLarain, praising weighins, stamina and the boxing scene of the era. It discusses other lightweights like Kid Lavigne and references past champs, with fanfare for a Thursday night bout and sparking interest in the title race.
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Jace McAuliffe
United Press
New York
Don Lining
McLarain
Fet
Iiunda
Aince
Alwys
Henry Leonlid
Nta
Sammy Mandell
Thriill
W Witter
John Te Sullivan
Lavigne
Llaude
Walelott
Saturn
Aymenios Hevye
Pyles Cross Country Squad Heads to Erie Next Stop
In a chaotic report from Ashtabula on May 16, Pyle's cross country team prepared for the next leg of their transcontinental derby. Standings show Andrew Payse of Claremore leading early, while Eric Payne and John Sato from Arrowhead posted notable times as the field contends through rough conditions and fatigue.
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Pyle
Ashtablula
C Pyle
Wittt Eric
Thalr
Andrew Payse
Claremore
Itu
Weil
John Sato
Painnie
Arrowhead
Ann Ganktudd
Alain
Pune
Loy Anne
Philip Gravulle
Hymitton
Louis Percelia
Afr Vany
Last Night's Fight Results From Across Cities
Boxing notes report Lutza defeating Conley in a ten round decision at St Nicholas arena and a listed bout at Ebbets Field May 30. Other results include Hosey-Hoyt beating Nebo, Wel at Hagerstown and Taylor vs Knowkett in Washington. Philadelphia reports Bobby Brown disqualified in a lightweight bout. The piece also references Pittsburgh road incidents and a New Castle inquiry conducted by Coroner Wili Bgham.
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Bing Conley
Uawiston
St Nicholas Arena
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Conley
Lang Asp
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Ete Nebo
Hagerstown
Jack Wels
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Fragmentary OCR Note from Mississippi Variant
A damaged OCR line mentions key Arabic related terms and a Mississippi variant. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear events or persons to identify.
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