Yankees Explode Five Homers to Hammer Athletics in Philly
Babe Ruth leads a 10 1 Yankees victory as he belts his 25th homer with bases loaded. Connie Mack’s Athletics drop game one with further rally in game two. Yankees and Athletics wrap up series with another game before westward trip. Dale Alexander collects four hits as Indians fall behind Browns after 14 4 loss. Washington beats Boston 4 2 while Pirates edge Giants 4 3 at Forbes Field. Bruins lead National League by seven games.
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William J. Chipman
National Sease
Yankees
Philadelta
Quaker City
Babe Ruth
Marion
Connie Mack
Babe Fis
Babe
Bomar Ithong
Frings
Carter
Sherid
George Earnshaw
Lazerri
Mackmen
Bob Grove
Athletics
Yanks
Indians
Tigers
Cleveland
Dale Alexander
Bengals
Creveland
Tribe
Browns
Washington
Red Sox
Boston
White Sox
Forbes Field
Pirates
Giants
Cubs
Bruins
Philadelphia
NWA
Philadelphia Athletics
Florida
Tli
Cochrane
Haas
Boley
Perkins
Gachvane
Yveason
Mule Haas
Jimmy Foxx
Barnghan
Voxx
Tam
Pabue
Ian
Crucial D Ball Rivalry Sets Turon Tilt Friday
In Turon Armour and Huron Dairy Products clash for the first half diamondball title. Armour led the series, Dairy would tie with a Friday win triggering a playoff next week. Also, Standard Oilers defeated Northwestern Public Service 15 to 2 in four innings, ending the game early. Chicago and North Western railroad club to meet the Elks tonight.
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Turon
Armours
Huron Dairy Products Company
Drniry Products Club
Armour
Packers
Dairy Products Club
Standard Oilers
Northwestern Public Service Company
Chicago and North Western Railroad Club
Elks
Yesterday's Results in Baseball and Baseball Scores
Summary of American League and National League results with New York Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Washington Boston and other teams. Includes scattered scores and notes on unscheduled games. Mentions Jakie Fields and Jakle Piaké welterweight status as a historical aside.
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New York
Philadelphia
St -T
Jakie Fields
Jakle Piaké
Pitcher Kirkhorn Faces Homeside Opponent in Bristol
Ralph Kirkhorn known as Kirk, a 22 year old pitcher for the Bristol Lake Region League, often faces his hometown Andover in league games. H G Churchill, president of Lake Region Ivesque, says Kirkhorn is the best player in the state and would likely pitch against his former teammates when Bristol meets Andover.
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Sisson
Andover
Bristol Lake Region
Ralph Kirkhorn
Kirk
H. G. Churchill
Lake Region
Ivesque
Kirktorn
Ieague
Signals and secrets behind the Giants signals game
Philadelphia sports editor recounts a tale of sign systems used by John McGraw and Connie Mack. Giants players reportedly rely on a waving scorecard and hidden bench signals to direct pitchers and defensive positions while rivals attempt to steal the cues.
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Regenry
Fartele
WEA
Philadelphia
NEA
John McCraw
Le-Gend
Frankie Frisch
TieGraw
McCray
Frisch
St. Louis
McGraw
Wagk
Pugent IL
Connia Mark
Philadelphia Athletics
Ers
Hioy
Mack
Jin
Gregory to Meet Champs of Three States at Sioux Falls
Gregorys Junior baseball team, holder of the state stake, will clash with state champions from North Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin in the American Legion regional tournament at Sioux Falls August 15 to 17. The squad, after beating seven district champions in Watertown, relies on Herman Krieger for pitching as it trains for the regional push. The western winner advances to Townsville for a best two of three world series bid against the eastern champion, with Louisville games broadcast nationwide by the National Broadcasting company.
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Aus
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sioux ‘Falta
Watertown
Herman Krieg‘er
Almetta
Louisville
Naanal
Broadcasting Company
Dan Sowers
National
Levion
Graham McNamee
Famous Sports Annouurer
Legion
Oakland
Cal
Sowers
Games Today Show Varied Baseball and League Matchups
A jumble of listed games across leagues shows matchups including New York at Philadelphia and Washington at Boston. National League pairing notes St Louis at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at Toledo, with scattered entries for Kansas City Columbus St Paul Louisville Minneapolis and Oklahoma City at Topeka Tulsa at Wichita Des Moines Denver and more, reflecting a chaotic schedule snippet.
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Rug
New York
Pittsburgh
Benton
Henry
Hogan
Kremer
Hemsley
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Tulsa
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Petroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Chicago
Almerican Lea Ene
W. Fn
Ana
St .Louis
Detroit
Weatin
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Learee
W. L Pet
Cincinnati
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Columpus
Mibwaukes
Fern “League
Omaha
Akrwin
Denver
Semetyetas
Topeka- Pueblo
Des Moines
Ley
Western Junior Golf Championship Held At La Grange
In Chicago area action for the Western Junior Golf Championship eight youths compete on La Grange Country Club. Illinois players Fred Lyon and Joel Shepherd, Kalamazoo’s Lee Shepherd, Joliet’s Bill Redmond, George Baker of St Louis, Paul Jackson of Kansas City, and Charles Becka of Chicago advance toward the finals. The same day the Robins acquired Luther Roy from the Phillies on waivers and sent Lou Koupat to the Policies.
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Aus
la Grange Country Club
Illnois
Michigan
Missouri
Fred Lyon
Pontiac
Til
University of Illinois
Joel. Shepherd
Kalamazoo
Mich
Lyon
Bill Redmond
Joliet
George Baker
St. Louis
Paul Jackson
Kansas City
Charles Becka
Chicazo
Dick” Mullin
Alex” Jolley
Menominee
Bob Grove
Chicalo
Robins
Luther Roy
Phillies
Lou Koupat
Beatrice Leads Chicago Rangers in Close Batting Race
Beatrice, age 20, star second baseman for Chicago Rangers, competes with Babe Ruth in a tight batting race as the team fights for bases and ships in a spirited season.
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Babe
Ruth
Beatrice
Chicago
Rangers
Georgia Tech and Georgia football squads face competition
Analysis notes Georgia Tech's returning stars like Mizell Lumpkin Dunlap and Thomason may offset losses, while Georgia rival fans anticipate a tough season. Fuzzy Woodruff suggests Georgia will win many games and challenge rivals, with Georgia's depth promising a turbulent slate. Tech also faces renewed competition as all first division spots appear claimed by September, affecting motivation and performance. Alabama also features Ebert and Pearce replacements, signaling strong conference depth.
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IL Nad Granges
Dairy Gridiron
Acstar
Georgia Tech Golden Vornada
Rusk
Westbrook
Vance Maree
Coot
Tom Jones
Mizell
Father Lumpkin
Dunlap
Stumpy Thomason
Georgia Tech
Fuzzy Woodruff
Atlanta Journal
Flore
Fuzzy
Bobby Jones backs bigger golf ball benefits for players
Bobby Jones says duffers gain from the new larger golf ball while experts face penalties as easier hits and higher shots favor novices. Babe Herman notes fielding averages vary with ball performance and claims he absorbs information from leagues across North America. Mayor Frank Hague linked to political clashes and boxing chatter involving Dempsey and Schmeling.
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Bobby Jones
Babe Herman
Brooklyn
Canada
Mexico
Grasshopper’ Center
Frank Hague
Stormy Petrel
New Jersey
Dempsey Schmeling
Sington and Clements Anchor Young Lineup Challenges
Passaic police officer John Baley won the Atlantic-to-Pacific dash, then rested a month to finish a six day marathon. The article notes a seasoned line with tackles by Clements and Sington, a backfield set for key games, and competition for end and guard positions among leading players.
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Clements
Sington
Wade
Hicks
Holm
Suther
Campbell
John
vBaley
Passaic
N. S
Saints Narrow Series Gap With Louisville Rivalry
Saint Paul took the second game of the series from Louisville to close the gap in the Amerosa Association standings. Calumbukx held the Browns to five singles as Johnson at Columbus limited the Tigers, tying the series at one win each. Americus Polli earned his 16th victory while Tony Welzer took the loss. Milwaukee topped Toledo, Indianapolis edged Minnesota, and Keyes drove in three Miller runs in a night of mixed results across the circuit.
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St. Paul
Kansas Citys
Amerosa Association
The
Saints
Biws
Louisville
Americus Polli
Ratty
Tony Welzer
Crekon
Milwaute
Toledo
Musheng Hy & Tos
Breaters
Indianapolis
Minnemalis Hut
Teachout
Neescary
Keyes
Asheville
South Atlantic
Sergue
Miller
Connie Devies Deserted Club
Philadelphia sports columnist Henry L Farrelly details Connie Mack’s cautious outlook on the Philadelphia Athletics, noting Mack’s illness, lineup challenges, and endorsements of key players including Cy Perkins and Mule Haas while discussing the pressure of the pennant chase and the implications of repeated championships.
President Barnard Sees Hot Race in the American League
Commentary mixes league outlook with references to Washington as favored, notes on pitcher quality after tight games, and stray stats about home runs and season totals. Mentions Ethiopia and Abyssinia naming, Cubs, Ted Wilson, and a Philadelphia stand in the National League context.
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Barnard
Washington
Shthe
Ethiopia
America
Abyssinia
Mandell Plans Chicago Fight to Boost Activity
Sammy Mandell world lightweight champion will open his coasting activity in Chicago at Chicago Stadium on August 28. He has signed with Paddy Harmon for a bout with an opponent yet to be named. Negotiations involve Jack Berg Joey Medill Armando Santiago Billy Petrolle and Billy Wallace as possible foes.
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Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Ure
Chicago Stadium
Mandell
Paddy Harmon
Nate Lewis
Jack Berg
Joey Medill
Armando Santiago
Billy Petrolle
Billy Wallace
Max Schmeling Close to Mexican Fight in Agua Caliente
Spokane, Wasil Aug 3. Joe Jacobs manager of German heavyweight contender Max Schmeling says a fight in Agua Caliente is virtually certain. Possibilities include promoter Jack Dempsey or an opponent chosen by Dempsey. Dempsey offered 125000 dollars plus 25 percent of gate receipts for a match against an unnamed foe. A bout with Dempsey likely in December or January at Agua Caliente remains uncertain.
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Spokane
Wasil
Joe Jacobs
Maw Selmeing
Schmeling
Agua Caliente
Mexico
Jack Dempsey
Jacobs
Madison Square Garden Corporation
Fetter
Dempsey
Tanuaes
MacDonald Smith Wins Lone Tree Open Title
MacDonald Smith, long noted for minor tourneys but lacking a major crown, claimed the Lone Tree Open with a 256 aggregate. Runner up was Gene Sarazen two strokes back, setting a course record of 66 on No 4. George Vollat, North Hills amateur and 1928 titlist, trailed seven strokes behind.
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Salisbury Plains
N.Y
MacDonald Smith
Coast
Smith
Cene Sarazen
Sarazen
George Volat
North Hills
Public Course King Medalist at St Louis Golf Meet
St Louis August 8 Prospects faded for Carl Kaugmann of Pittsburgh to defend his national public links crown after two rounds 77 74 to total 151 in the qualifying test. Patsy Tiso of New York and Milton Senerant of Toledo trail him by two strokes. The field of 149 featured 31 rivals in the championship bracket with entrants from 16 cities in 10 states led by St Louis New York and Louisville with four entrants each.
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Carl Kaugmann
Pittsburgh
Goffarra
Patsy Tiso
New York
Milton Senerant
Toledo
Knaugmann
Louisville
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