Tom Yawkey Doubts Can Buy Pennant
Boston owner Tom Yawkey doubts that money alone can secure a pennant as he spends heavily to mold the Red Sox, while managers and fans debate who dominates as top referees and stars like Hank Greenberg are discussed in this period sports milieu.
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Tom Yawkey
Boston
New York
Boston Red Sox
Beantown
Jack Dempsey
George Blake
Hank Greenberg
Francis X. Shields
Hollywood
Grafton Potters face tough weekend three game slate
Handicapped by a lack of pitchers, the Grafton Potters brace for three hard games starting Saturday against the Clarksburg Generals and ending with a Sunday doubleheader at Reppert Park, Roscont. Managers plan to start Ralph Bartlett or Roy Shriver vs the Generals and Pat Walters against the Cubs with Abie Keener and Ned Shriver in relief. Philippi beat Rowlesburg 5 3 as Francis Tiberi starred for Rowlesburg with a homer and a single. The Potters dispute Tiberi’s transfer and salaries, while Rowlesburg faced eligibility questions after signing him before release.
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Grafton
Potters
Clarksburg Generals
Reppert Park
Roscont
Ralph Bartlett
Roy Shriver
Generals
Pat” Walters
Speed Baller
Cubs
Abie Keener
Ned Shriver
Rowlesbury
Philippi
Barbodr Countiahs
Pat
Dayton Wins To Cut Lead In Mid Atlantic League
The Dayton Ducks extended their win streak with a 6-0 victory over Zanesville while leading Johnson by one and a half games in the Mid Atlantic league. Akron was swept by the New York Yankees as Lou Gehrig homered in his first at bat. Beckley and Huntington fell in varying scores as Portsmouth posted a 14-11 win amid a contentious game.
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Associated Press
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Akron
Johnson
Dayton Ducks
Dayton
Zanesville
Shegan
New York Yankees
Lou Gehrig
George Selkint
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Arleston
Rawlins Id
Moore
Portsmouth
Huntington
Jacobs to Confer With Chicago Promoters Tonight
Mike Jacobs of New York prepared to meet Chicago promoters tomorrow over a potential Max Baer Joe Louis title show in Chicago. Jacobs was to hear the final Michels Sporting Club offer today but would not arrive until tomorrow. Joe Foley of the Illinois club said the offer may meet his client’s expectations.
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Max Baer
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Jimmy Foxx
Fenway Park
Boston
Mike Jacobs
Big Laugh
Danno O'Maha
University of North Carolina
Madigan Square Garden
Ra Cago
Mike A
New York
Chicago
Jacobs
Michels Sporting Club
Joe Foley
Illinois Club
British Plan To Fight Hard In Wightman Cup
New York reports from Forest Hills note a strong British lineup and cautious optimism as the teams prepare for Friday and Saturday matches. Helen Jacobs, USA No. 1, calls the clash 50-50, while England’s Dorothy Round declines to reveal hopes. Nomination of American singles and doubles players to follow.
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Forest Hills
Helen Jacobs
America
United States
Dorothy Round
England
Round
Katherine Stammers
Phyllis Mudford King
Freda James
Nancy Lyle
Evelyn Dearman
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Ethel Burkhardt Arnold
Seabright
Manchester
Mass
Miss Jacobs
Berger Maintains Hit Rally In Braves Skewed Ending
Wally Berger belts 25 home runs 22 doubles and 4 triples while leading the circuit with 95 RBIs despite Boston Braves struggles. He powered a 13 base day in a doubleheader against the Dodgers, including a bases loaded homer a triple and two doubles, as Casey Stengel laments his absence from his own club. The Braves dropped both games. Meanwhile Pittsburgh routed Cincinnati 4 1 with three first inning runs as Al Hollingsworth Forest Jensen and Tom Padden each tapped three hits. Red Lucas struggled before leaving the mound for Ralph Birkofer after the fifth. Keener’s bat and catching defense bolster Pittsburgh's lineup.
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Associated Press
Boston Braves
Wally Berger
Berger
Casey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Braves
Casey Stengel
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
al Hollingsworth
Forest Jensen
Tom Padden
Red Lucas
Pirates
Ralph Birkofer
Reds
Detroit Tigers Rally Amid World Series Fever
Detroit screams pennant as tickets fly and Navin Field sells out. Manager Mickey Cochrane praises a balanced club after a four game Chicago series. pitchers Bridges Crowder Rowe Auker contributing to 53 wins in 66 games. City buzzes with confidence for another league pennant.
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Tigers
Mickey Cochrane
Hughie Jennings
New York
Cochrane
Chicago
Navin Field
Tommy Bridges
Alvin Crowder
Schoolboy Rowe
Elden Auker
Pirates defeat Reds 7 to 4 in NL action
In a National League game yesterday the Pittsburgh Pirates routed Cincinnati Reds 7 to 4. Other NL teams had no games on the schedule.
American League Yesterday’s Results and Schedule
Yesterday no games were scheduled in the American League. Today’s slate features New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at St Louis, Washington at Detroit, and Boston at Chicago.
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New York
St. Louis
Chicago Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Indians Turn Into Rough, Ready Outfit
In St. Louis Aug 13 the Cleveland Indians under Walter Johnson are described as transformed into a fighting crew under Steve ONeill. After a six game series with the Browns, ONeill is pictured as erupting from the dugout frequently, averaging about three heated disputes per game. He urges players to show fans they care about winning.
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St. Louis
Cleveland Indians
Walter Johnson
Steve O'Neill
Browns
O'Neill
Oneill
Rajah Earns His Nickname for Pennant Chase
Chicago Aug 13 The Rajah nickname fits Rogers Hornsby as Browns manager and his influence helps Detroit rise toward the pennant. Browns 29 1 2 games back top, 7 1 2 from seventh, have beaten the Red Sox six times in 11, while Chicago White Sox slow. Dykes says Browns tough and notes White Sox rookie Whitehead hit hard by losses.
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Rogers Horrisby
George Stallings
Boston, Braves
Browns
Detroit
Tigers
Yankees
Chicago Cub
Joe McCarthy
Chicago White Sox
Boston
John Whitehead
White Sox
Red
Jimmy Dykes May Order Lighter Bats For Team
Chicago Aug 13 A columnist reports Jimmy Dykes may order lighter bats for the White Sox after a rough stretch in which they lost 10 of 14. He cites a pattern of players striking out on pitches past them and notes Al Simmons struck out twice during rallies at Detroit.
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Chicago
Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Jimmy
All Simmons
Detroit
Hambletonian Horses Ready for Ninth Stakes
Goshen N Y August 13 The Hambletonian trot races begin tomorrow with 12 principal horses in light harness racing led by Greyhound owned by B J Baker of St Charles Ill while many expect the three year old to improve early speed to win a purse near 33000 Tilly Tonka daughter of 1928 winner Spencer trained by Fred Egan for C W Phellis of New York also rated high other probable starters include Harper Hanover Calumet Finery Pedro Tipton Vale Arion Warwell Worthy Prince John and Gayleta from Winston Salem barns of W N Reynolds all listed as likely starters for the big event.
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City and Farm
Greyhound
B. J. Baker
St. Charles
Guy Abbey
Tilly Tonka
Spencer
Fred Egan
C. W. Phellis
New York
Harper Hanover
0. C. Belt
Calumet Finery
Columbus
Pedro Tipton
H. Stacy Smith
Newark
William Stubley
Vale Arion
Newburgh
N. Æ
Warwell Worthy
Henry E. Wariick
New Hamburg
Thomas Ashworth
Prince John
Charlton City
Mass
Gayleta
Kate B
Winston- Salem
N. C
W. N. Reynolds
Greensburg Pro Del Vecchio Dominates West Penn Open
In Pittsburgh on August 13 Perry Del Vecchio, Greensburg pro, claimed the H C Milholland trophy for the fifth time, finishing the 36 holes with a 150 net to win $150 in the 25th West Penn Open. Other top players included Ra der Jewett of Wheeling with 156 and K. Johnstown, amateur, 165.
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Pittsburgh
Perry del Vecchio
Greensburg
H. C. Milholland
Pennsylvania
del Vecchio
Ra~der Jewett
Wheeling
West Side Midgets Triumph Over Beaumont Team
West Side Midgets, champions of the first half, defeated Beaumont 11 to 1 to start the second half of the playground league. Jones pitched five hit balls for the title holders while Goodnow and Darney connected with Beau mont. Jones and Ridenour also starred for West Side.
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West Siders
Beaumont
Jones
West Side
Goodnow
Darney
Ridenour
U S Engineers Bounce Cincinnati Kids In Lopsided Softball Clash
The U S Engineers dominate Cincinnati Kids in a brutal batting showcase. Narrows leads with five runs and a homer while Wolfstein adds a homer for the Kids as errors pile up. Daugherty earns the win, Pennach takes the loss in a game marked by relentless hitting and several early pitching changes.
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Narrows
Engineers
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R.H. PO
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Ostrowski
Desert
Honeycut
Pomerson
Roach
Goellner
Joe Hayes
Istiel
Crumpine
Daugherty
Fights Last Night Across Cities Highlight Boxing Card
Boxing results from Philadelphia to Seattle show Walker stopping Poster in Rumson and Pirrone halting Belmont in Cleveland. Engel outpointed Miller in Plymouth, Zivic outpointed Casimini in New York, Hurtado beat De Rizzo in White Plains, Gainer KO’d Ketchell in Philly, Rightmire outpointed Barry in Sioux City, Saron outpointed Temes in Alexandria, Hankinson outpointed Rosenbloom in Oakland, Chavez defeated Israel in San Francisco on a foul.
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Mickey Walker
Rumson
N. J
Lou Poster
Pottstown
Paul Pirrone
Cleveland
Jimmy Belmont
Pittsburgh
Chicago
George Engel
Plymouth
Ind
Billy Miller
Milwaukee
New York
Eddie Zivic
al Casimini
Ralph Hurtado
Panama
Pete de Rizzo
White Plains
N. Y
al Gainer
New Haven
Conn
Billy Ketchell
Sioux City
Iowa
Everette
Young” Rightmire
Dave Barry
St. Louis
Washington
D. C
Pete Sarron
Alexandria
Joe Temes
Silver Springs
Fla
Oakland
Calif
Hank" Hankinson
Ohio
Maxie Rosenbloom
San Francisco
Tony Chavez
Los Angeles
Abie Israel
Seattle
Jumpin Joe Savoldi Seeks Reinstatement Before Panel
Jumpin Joe Savoldi the wrestler appeared before the Illinois State Athletic Commission seeking reinstatement after a recent indefinite suspension issued last month for failing to fulfill a match commitment. He referenced negotiations and potential rescheduling as part of his appeal.
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Jumpin
Joe Savoldi
Chicago
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Joe
Two Former Athletes To Assist Pitt Grid Coach Sutherland
Two former Panthers athletes join the University of Pittsburgh coaching staff. Charles W. Bowser, star end and center from the early 1920s and Bowdoin head coach, becomes an assistant to Jock Sutherland to coach Pitt backs. Dr. Paul Zehfuss, ex Pitt freshman basketball coach and former varsity player, becomes assistant to Clifford Carlson, varsity floor coach.
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Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Charles W. Bowser
Panther
Bowdoin College
Jock Sutherland
Pitt
Bowser
Grove City College
Paul Zehfuss
Wrestling results from Portland and Atlantic City bouts
Portland match saw Count Otto Von Zuppe of Germany defeat Mela sheba of Arabia by two falls to one in a three fall contest. In Atlantic City Ed Don George of New York defeated Al Bi signano of Italy by one fall. Danno O Mahoney, the recognized heavyweight champion, claimed he was injured in a car accident the day before the events.
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Portland
Otto von Zuppe
Germany
Melasheba
Arabia
Atlantic City
N. J
Danno O'Mahoney
Joe
Roben Furnace and Roofing on Latrobe Street
W. K. Robinson furnaces vacuum cleaned roofing spouting and repair services at 154 Latrobe Street since 1913. Call shop or residence for repairs.
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W. KE. Robinson
Latrobe Street
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