Hitting Surges Shake Up National League Batting Race
Floyd Herman of Brooklyn and Frank O Doul of Philadelphia emerge as leading batters in a season full of surprises. Herman commands the pace from mid June with a .413 clip toward September while O Doul stays within reach at .385 by mid August, amid careers marked by many clubs and a history of turning points.
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Mackmen Sweep Yanks to Extend Pennant Lead
The Mackmen won 10-3 and 6-5 against the Yankees, widening their American League lead to 13 1/2 games. Simmons Dykes Foxx and Lary homered as George Pipgras dropped two losses this year. Cleveland rose to third by sweeping the Browns 2-1 and 9-5. Miller and Hudlin were the winning pitchers. Baseball notes also mention Detroit Chicago Washington Boston results and a cash deal for Fred Leach.
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Ted Lyons
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Boston
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Nats
Monarchs Trample Red Sox In Pair Games
The Decatur Monarchs defeated the Birmingham Red Sox in two games on Monday afternoon. The Monarchs won the first 10 to 0 and the second 17 to 2, dominating throughout.
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Ellenen Ties in Sheffield Scrap
The Louisville & Nashville Shopmen visited Sheffield for a second time this year and the game ended in a 3 to 3 tie after nine innings. Hance Nelson pitched well for the locals against Gip Williams of the Southern Shopmen, with Nelson allowing five hits and making the only error for L N. Williams yielded nine hits to the Sheffield lineup.
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Circus Plays To 19000 In Nashville Enclosures
H Truby Baldwin Miller Bros press representative says 19000 witnessed two performances of the Miller Bros 101 shows in Nashville Tenn Monday. He declares the season unusually fine and notes strong attendance for the Decatur today engagement.
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Noogan Fans Cheer as Vols Take Lead in Southern League
Chattanooga crowds pack the stands to watch a Tennessee team surge ahead in a twin bill. The Vols beat Chattanooga and now hold a two game edge over the Barons in the Southern league standings.
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Dover Accepts Position With Pruitt Dillehay Drug Co
John B. Dover has accepted a position with the Pruitt Dillehay Drug Company and will begin his new duties on September 1.
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Pruitt-Dillehay Drug Company
666 Is the Speedy Remedy for Malaria and Grippe
A 666 remedy is touted as the fastest cure for bilious fever malaria colds grippe flu and dengue. The claim presents the medicine as a universal quick-acting treatment across multiple illnesses.
VOLS TAKE FRONT IN DIXIE CIRCUIT
The Volunteers move to first in the Dixie Circuit by sweeping a pair with the Lookouts and winning a half of the Barons Pelicans twin bill. Keene holds Lookouts to four hits in the finale while Willis delivers the other Vol win. Bears and Crackers split, Little Rock and Memphis split, and the Pebs brief rally ends with Prothro’s Chix in a double.
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Baseball Schedules and Standings For Today Leagues
Southern League matchups include Mobile at Birmingham Atlanta at New Orleans Nashville at Little Rock Chattanooga at Memphis Open National League date. Yesterday results list Birmingham 1 8 New Orleans 6 6 Nashville 6 3 Chattanooga 2 0 Little Rock 4 1 Memphis 3 2 Atlanta 11 8 Mobile 5 4 American League scores show Philadelphia 10 6 New York 3 5 Washington 10 2 Boston 7 7 Detroit 10 2 Chicago 8 8 Cleveland 2 9 St Louis 1 5 Chicago 11 12 St Louis 7 10 Cincinnati 7 8 Pittsburgh 5 9 New York 11 3 New York 4 1 Brooklyn 6 10 Boston 2 0.
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Cubs Outfielder Beils Injured. Beil August 28
Beil August 28 photo shows "Old Hoss" Riggs Stephenson, veteran Cubs outfielder, injured yet remaining in the lineup as the pennant race continues. The Associated Press caption notes his heavy contribution to the team's push.
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Cubs
Temporary greens in use at Valley Country Club
Two temporary greens are in use at Valley Country Club due to weather. The regular fifth and eighth greens are closed for the time being because of the conditions.
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Bozo 10 Battles Former Champion Mike McTigue in Birmingham
Battling Bozo the ring clown from Birmingham gets a big chance Monday at Legion Field to face former light heavyweight world champion Mike McTigue. Bozo weighs about 165 pounds and aims for a decision after confidence at ringside. He recently fought Jackie Baker in Birmingham.
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Mike McTigue
Legion Field
Jackie Baker
Chicago Gains In Taking 2 Games
Cubs win twice over the Cardinals to edge closer to the pennant as Hal Carlson and Guy Bush combine for a 12-10 second game victory. Pat Malone beats St Louis 11-7 in the opener as Hornsby hits a homer in each game and Hack Wilson adds his 35th. Pirates fall to the Reds 7-5, with Luque and May on the mound. The nightcap ends 9-8 in 13 innings after Grimes exits for Swetonic.
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Swetonic
Bozo Declines Baker Fight Ahead of Birmingham Bout
Curtis Hambright known as Battling Bozo from Birmingham shows little interest in a Baker clash. He will face Mike McTigue in Birmingham next Monday. Bozo dismisses Jackie Baker as too small and notes Sammy and Jackie’s weight differences, keeping focus on his upcoming fight.
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Birmingham
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Baker Boys
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the Daily
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Sammy
Jackie
Two Matches Played In Valley Golf Tourney
Thirty contestants started the Deca daily golf trophy at Valley Country Club. Neal Speake defeated Joe Broadus while W L Morris eliminated Henry R Davis in the two matches played today. Matches continue through the week with thirty-two entrants at the start.
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Joe Broadus
W. L. Morris
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Cronin and Judge Spark Washington Win Over Red Sox
Cronin and Judge led Washington to victory in the first game against the Red Sox. Cronin collected a single two doubles a triple and a home run while Judge hit a homer with two runners aboard.
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Joe Judge
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Giants and Phillies split as Ott and Klein pace scoring
Swetonic limited the Reds to three hits in the last five frames. The Giants beat the Phils 11 4 in game one and dropped to 4 3 in 12 innings in game two. Mel Ott hit two homers to reach 35 and Chuck Klein his 37th. Brooklyn defeated Boston 6-2 and 10-0. Ray Moss and Watson Clark starred. Only 24 men faced Clark through eight innings.
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Chuck Klein
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Sergeant Sammy Baker Dominates Fagan in Birmingham Bout Halted
The Alabama boxing commission halted the Baker Fagan welter bout at the end of round six after Baker pounded Fagan from start to finish. Baker, 144 pounds, outweighed Fagan at 152 and used sharp left hands and body work to keep control, with Fagan unable to mount a response. The crowd was small but Baker remains a strong drawing card in the region.
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