Yankees Near Top of AL Pennant Race on Power Hitting
The New York Yankees are slowly climbing the pennant standings, closing within one game of the league leading Athletics. The surge is powered by their strong batting as Mackinen Stribling and Von Porat duel on Friday in a key matchup, with the club moving up alongside the Senators and Indians in the tight race.
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League Leaders Show Cubs Philly Hitters Shine
National League leaders Koch Klein of the Phillies lead in batting 424 runs batted in 70 and 19 home runs. American League names include Ruth Gehrig and Hodapp among top hitters, with Se nators and Athletics figures noted. Yankees sweep five straight, pounding Detroit and Cleveland for tall hits and homers led by Ruth Gehrig and Combs. Pirates Phillies duel yields 4-3 after ten innings as O Doul delivers the deciding single. Braves beat Reds as Frankhouse helps two wins. Lloyd Waner re joins Pirates after illness and starts training for return.
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Sixty Teams Prepare for Junior League Practice
Junior baseball coach John Bangerter leads about sixty squads in practice sessions for the American Legion junior league. The week centers on baseball drills and related athletic activities as teams gear up for upcoming competition.
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Bases and Beaks Debate Over Lively MLB Balls
The discussion on whether major league baseballs are livelier continues as Ruth and other sluggers clash with NL power. Yankee hitters used NL balls in an exhibition against the Reds, sparking talk that both brands come from the same factory, with only coverings differing. Adolfo Luque keeps winning for Brooklyn, boasting six straight decisions and strong pitching as he shuts out the Cubs.
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Comstock Returns From Omaha Meet
Everett Comstock of Haron country club finished strong after a rough start in Omaha. He posted 144 to tie for sixth, earning the right to enter the Minneapolis open tourney next month alongside Eddie McEligott of Minnehaha Sioux Falls, who scored 116.
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Pythians Edge C N W in Close B League Baseball
Knights of Pythias edged C N W railroaders 8 7 in a seven run rally, taking the lead in the seventh after a two inning rally tied the game. Batteries were Johnson and Bowers for the Pythians and Volz Druitlla and Eyestone for C N W.
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Youthful Golfer Beats 72 Year Old Opponent
In Omaha the Wo rmer's State Golf tournament paired the youngest and oldest players. Patsy Young, 14, defeated Mrs. William Finn, 92, four up with three to play. The win served as a birthday gift to Young on her 15th birthday, while Finn marked her 72nd birthday the day before.
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Wingard Proves His Versatility In Baseball Actions
Toledo slugger Ernie Wingard showcased versatility by playing first base and pinch hitting for the Madhens. He went 4-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Casey Stengel shuffled him between outfield and first base. The report notes strong hitting despite team losses from Minneapolis and other standings details.
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Early Life of Max Schmeling in Hamburg Ad Dept
By Werner Laufer NEA Service Sports Writer, this piece outlines Max Schmeling’s youth in Hamburg, his shift from an advertising clerk to embracing athletics, football, and boxing. It notes his strict father’s push for white collar work, a violent elevator janitor incident, and Schmeling’s early career setback after a drunken brawl.
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Sanderstead Bout Sparks Foul by Turkey Fraternity Claim
Word from Sanderstead England reports Philip Scott a heavyweight hoppe to challenge Max Schmeling. The Briton reacts coolly to news of Schmeling fouling a young German and recalls Schmeling's previous withdrawal from a Miami bout. If matched again the winner would claim dominance in the Fouléd-by-S turkey circle.
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Shikat Praises Warm Water Training and Ice Water Risk
The text notes Shikat favoring warm water in training for stomach comfort and safety, citing ghoss receipts of 5.5 million as his champion claim. It questions potential damage if rival Gus Sonnenbergs had struck the ice water glass with a steel dome.
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Hornsby May Rejoin Cubs in Three Weeks
Hornsby is expected to rejoin the Chicago Cubs in about three weeks after a stint out, with team officials optimistic about a swift return. The move follows his injury absence and involves coordination with medical staff and management.
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Officials Postpone W L s Plea Of Injured Left Hand
Chicago news out of the ill fated boxing event with W L S plea for postponement due to a left hand injury. Stribling passes the medical check and will fight as planned in Chicago stadium tonight. Stubling will also participate in the heavyweight exercises to follow.
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Auto Races Begin At Ruskin Park July 22 Start
Auto race meets at Ruskin Park will begin Sunday June 22 under Sioux Valley Race Club director Dan Peterson. Regular qualifying rules govern entries, with entries for this meet and a July 4 event sent to Peterson. Park improvements include fence repair and a 300 foot side wall. admission policy shifts July 4 to charge only at the grand stand for outings and picnics.
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Larry Johnson to Box Latzo Tonight at Ebbets Field
Larry Johnson the Chicago boxer meets Pete Latzo in the main event at Ebbets Field tonight Weather permitting Scranton is also listed as a tough challenger in the card as the boxing program unfolds in New York June 18 17.
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