Yankee Averages Still Lead After Week As Gehrig Ruth Rise
Shawkey's Athletics and the Yankees fight for the pennant as unofficial week nine batting and pitching stats show Lou Gehrig leading in batting and runs with 144 and 44 homers overall. Babe Ruth trails in homers with 44 and Earl Combs tops triples with 16. Cleveland climbs to second in team batting while Philadelphia leads in fielding. Bob Grove drives toward 25 wins with 21 to date and 152 strikeouts in 38 games.
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Lou Gehrig
Babe Ruth
Earl Combs
Gehrig
al Simmons
Athletics
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Ruth
Simmons
Combs
Marty McManus
Detroit
Urban Hodapp
Cleveland
Gehrig and Simmons
Cochrane
New York
Dickey
Averill
Manush
St. Louis-Washington
E. Rice
Washington
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Senators
Boston
Red Sox
Bob Grove
Hack Wilson Ties National League Home Run Mark
New York Aug 23 Hack Wilson Chicago outfielder matches the national league single season home run record with 43 after midweek games. Chuck Klein and Bill Terry lead in runs and hits while Klein shares batting honors. Adam Comorosky leads triples as Babe Herman and Kiki Cuyler challenge in slugging and steals. Giants bat for average advantage as pitching remains unsettled with Malone and Heving among top regulars.
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Hack Wilson
Chicago
Hack
Chuck Klein
Phillies
Klein
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Wilson
Adam Comorosky
Pittsburgh
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
Kiki Cuyler
Herman
Cuyler
Stephenson
Terry
Lindstrom
Philadel P
Cincinnati
Pat Malone
Chion Sr
Ap Pov
Joe Heving
Pitching Race at Athletics Aims for Pennantward
George Earnshaw star pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics conducts a strike-out race with teammate Bob Grove as the club pushes toward the pennant.
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George Earnshaw
Philadelphia Athletics
Bob Grove
Nats Falter as Browns Rally in Extras
The Browns overcome a late deficit to beat the Nationals 4 to 3 in ten innings after Hadley unraveled in the ninth. Athletics stay in pennant mix by edging Detroit 7 to 1 as the Nationals fall. White Sox 6 Red Sox 4, Lyons earns 18th win. Indians win seventh straight by edging the Yankees 5 to 4 as Gehrig hits two homers.
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Hadley
Nats
Athletics
Tigers
Earnshaw
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McFayden
White Sox
Red Sox
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Yanks
Gehrig
Sherid
Yankees
Creek baseballs topple Athens in 10 8 decision
Town Creek baseball team defeated Athens 10 to 8 in North Alabama Amateur play. Creek hitters put up 18 safeties, turning the tide in the seventh after Coffman held them early. Harbin and Masterson led with key hits including a two base hit and a three base hit. Harbin Whitt homered as Town Creek sealed the comeback with three runs in the ninth.
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Athens
North Alabama
Coffman
Harbin
Masterson
Whitt
Harris
Corre
Williams
Ekimbrel
Lampers
Haitis
Seeenreenaee
Bequest of 20000 Dollars To Helen Wills Moody Endorsed
Bobby Jones, amateur golf champion, says the bequest of $20,000 to Helen Wills Moody for her tennis playing should be accepted. The decision reflects Jones’s view on her contributions to the sport.
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Helen Wills Moody
Bobby Jones
One of Auburns Biggest Squads To Face Wynne
Auburn signals a large 1930 football squad reporting for first practice on Labor Day under coach Chet Wynne. 67 candidates receive letters. 16 are lettermen with 51 promising reserves. Contenders for center, guards, tackles, ends, backs and quarterback compete as Wynne builds a deep, fast lineup.
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Drake Field
Labor Day
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Forney Yarbrough
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Willie Granger
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Lee Johnson
W. D. Curlee
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Billie Hill
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Joe Burt
Carl Schlich
D. T. Jones
Cary Sonn
William Commodore Wood
J. D. Simpkins
A. W. Herren
B. Bush
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Erquiel Taylor
Ben Newton
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Harris Prim
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R. A. Thornton
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George Jenkins
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Torr Brown
Howard Chappelle
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Tulane
Vanderbilt
Baseball Schedule for Southern and American Leagues
Today’s games list Nashville at New Orleans Birmingham at Little Rock Mobile at Chattanooga Atlanta at Memphis Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis American League Chicago at Boston St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York
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Baseball Scores From Friday Night Action
Nashville edged New Orleans 2 to 1 while Birmingham beat Little Rock 5 to 4 and Chattanooga defeated Mobile 3 to 2. Other results included Chicago 12 New York 4 Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 1 Pittsburgh 12 Boston 3 St Louis 10 Philadelphia 8 Detroit 7 Philadelphia 1 and St Louis 4 Washington 3 in 10 innings Chicago 6 Boston 4 and Cleveland 5 New York 4.
West Strives for Banner Season at Southern Military Academy
Pete West, famed fullback from Alabama Military Institute in Anniston, looks to deliver his best season at Southern Military Academy this fall after a successful operation to remove an appendix related handicap. Spring grid practice opens soon at the new school.
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Southern Military Academy
Pete West
Alabama Military Institute
Anniston
Pete
Fresno’s Young Corbett III Clinches Welterweight Title Crown
The 24 year old Fresno southpaw dominates in a ten round win over Oakland’s Jack Thompson to become the uncrowned welterweight champion. Corbett’s long ascent includes earlier wins over Thompson and Fields, with top purses cited and public acclaim greeting his victories.
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Young Corbett II
Fresno
Young Jack Thompson
Jackie Fields
Young Corbett
Jack Thompson
Oakland
Corbett
San Francisco
Thompson
Ray Alvis
Fields
Cubs Poised to Repeat as National League Leaders
The article argues the Cubs are likely to win the pennant as the Giants and Robins falter. After a split with the Giants, New York now trails by three full games to the Cubs while playing only .500 ball, and the Robins’ earlier missteps remove them from serious contention.
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Giants
Robins
Cubs
Bruins
Three Teams Compete For Second In North Alabama League
Rogersville leads the North Alabama amateur circuit by two games with Athens Cullman and Town Creek vying for the remaining spots. Elkmont is already crowned cellar champions, while Haleyville trails Town Creek by half a game as the race tightens.
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North Alabama
Rogersville
Athens
Cullman
Town Creek
Haleyville
Elkmont
Selma Infielder May Move to Box as White Sox Interest Grows
Rip Radcliffe a sensational infielders for Selma may be purchased by the Chicago White Sox. A Chicago scout has watched recent games and the player is currently owned by the Dallas Steers, who have a working agreement with the Sox.
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Selma
White Sox
Chicago
Dallas Steers
Sox
Bama Football Practice Begins September 1
Alabama starts practice for aspiring varsity players on September 1 per a call from Coach Wade. The session targets husky youngsters aiming for the year’s squad and sets the tone for the upcoming season.
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Husky
Alabama
Wade
Pair Of Crimson Athletes Watched At Alabama This Fall
A pair of Crimson jerseyed athletes at the University of Alabama will be watched this fall. Cain and Holley, who played strong games against Central High of Decatur two years ago, are connected to Sydney Lanier and the Tuscaloosa Bears respectively.
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University of Alabama
Cain
Holley
Agaist Central High
Decatur
Sydney Lanier
Tuscaloosa Bears
Echoes Of Fire Still Are Heard In Courthouse Blaze
Morgan county courthouse fire continues to echo as officials search for ancient records. Many documents were destroyed in the blaze, but no serious delays have occurred despite unsuccessful paper searches.
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Morgan County
Temple of Justice
Out Of Lineup
Associated Press photo shows Charlie Grimm, Chicago Cubs first baseman, removed from the lineup after suffering a spike wound in the game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The injury sidelines him as the Cubs reassess their batting order and lineup options.
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Charlie Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Phillies
Giants Fall To Cubs In Substitutes Battle
The Cubs routed the Giants 12 to 4 in a crucial series game as subs held the field with strong hitting and solid defense. Donohue exited early after four straight hits, while Root limited trouble to the seventh inning. the Robins lost 4 to 1 as Reds claimed another defeat. The Cardinals edged the Phillies 10 to 8, hammering four Phil pitchers for 15 hits.
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Cubs
Donohue
Robins
Reds
Phils
Phil
Cagle Honored by Mississippi A. and M. Alumni
Cagle received a vociferous greeting from Mississippi A. and M. alumni this week. The crowd showed no regret over his dismissal from the naval academy, suggesting strong support or respect despite the controversy.
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Red Cagle
Mississippi A
Cagle
Naval Academy
Elder Houk to Preach at Primitive Baptist Church
Elder Houk will fill the pulpit Sunday morning at the Primitive Baptist church. The public was extended a cordial invitation to attend. there will be no evening service.
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Houk
Primitive Baptist Church
Decatur Fans Get Reserved Section for Bozo Fight
A special Huntsville section is set aside for Decatur and Athens boxing fans for the Battling Bozo Brady O Hara classic Friday night. 300 advance tickets go on sale Monday at Savoy Cafe in Decatur and Gilbert's Drug Store in Athens, with sale extending to Thursday if not sold. The event features Bozo amid a path toward a possible Birmingham heavyweight title shot and includes Bertongue matchups and a curtain-raiser with Battling Nelson.
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Athens
Savoy
Gilbert’s
O'Hara
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W. L. “Young” Stribling
Macon
Bozo
Atlanta
Colyer
O’hara
Georgia
Jack Prentenberry
Mississippi
Tommy Baker
Jackie Ausborne
Marshall
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Troglan
Chattanooga
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Robinson
Jack Deane
Bessemer
Ausborne
Nelson
Knoxvile, Tenn
Rogersville Edges Haleyville 8 to 7 in nine inning tilt
Rogersville beat Haleyville 8 to 7 in Haleyville. Ray pitched nine for Haleyville allowing 14 singles and 8 runs. Daugherty worked six innings for Rogersville with Jones and Cox in relief. Haleyville rallied for five runs in the eighth but Rogersville held on despite a ninth inning threat.
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Haleyvile
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Daugherty
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Cox
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Lovelady
Sinclair
Mayhall
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O E. Smith
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Long
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Baw
Teense Ray
Barons Fall in Night Game at Little Rock
The Barons lost 5 to 4 at Little Rock as Pebs bats pounded Ludolph in late innings after an apparent safe lead. O'Noogans edged Bears 8 to 7 as both sides produced 11 hits with Bears collecting scattered timely blows.
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Little Rock
Ludolph
O'Noogans
Bears
Dobbins May Move Toward Alabama Prep School
Final effort to obtain him to play here may fail. If denied he probably will enroll at Alabama Starry Institute in Anniston, a prep school, while considering several options.
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Alabama Stary Institute
Anniston
Duskies Fall to Cedar Lakers in Narrow Loss
The Cedar Lake White team edged the Duskies by a 2 1 score as Humphrey led with a top pair of hits in a tense contest.
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Cedar Lakers
Cedar Lake White
Humphrey
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