Babe Ruth Plans Careful Return With Long Career Ahead
Associated Press reports Babe Ruth, at 35 and weakened by illness after 15 major league seasons, plans to return to baseball while promising self care. He insists he will play hard when in the lineup, acknowledging his age and past foolishness, and aims to stay in the game as long as possible despite declining stamina.
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Gavuzzi Hopes to Beat Rival in Coast-to-Coast Derby
Hope for victory brightens for Pete Gavuzzi of Traillan England as the 49 mile lap to Al Bodones Mexico opens. Salo leads after day two with Umek first in six hours five minutes. Race ends in Los Angeles next Sunday with Salo and Gavuzzi among top contenders.
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Gehrig Extends Season Home Run Tally as Ruth Near Return
In New York baseball news Lou Gehrig hits his 13th and 14th home runs of the season while Babe Ruth plans a comeback to Yankee Stadium within two weeks. St. Louis sees Jim Bottomley honored as the National League's most valuable player. Track notes highlight Chicago's George Simpson of Ohio.
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Phillies Hitters Dominate Early 1929 Baseball Season
In early summer 1929 Philadelphia clubs lead major batting with high averages. Frank O Doul tops the league with .417 while Kiki leading home runs with 13. Connie Mack’s Athletics also shine with 208 team runs and Jimmy Foxx posting .308. Simmons drives in over 60 runs as seven Phillies reach .300.
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There Is Hope For The Dub Golfers Yet
A humorous look at golfers who miss the ball, citing a British Open wind scene at Muirfield and Henry Cotton at Coulsdon Court. Horton Smith helps explain the odd miss phenomenon as players struggle, while a few recoveries prove possible though rare.
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It’s the Man Behind the Club That Makes the Difference
An amateur golfer touts a No 2 iron marked Italg RTJ as a copy of Bobby Jones No 3. In New York he questioned the distance, with Jones replying that a full shot could reach 19 to 190 yards, while the admirer doubts the club’s performance.
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National Open draws throng seeking honor
New York golfers crowd into the national open qualifying at Winged Foot with 115 places to be filled after 36 holes of medal play across 19 courses. Exemptions go to top finishers from last year including Farrell, Jones, Von Ir, Sarazen and others, plus British Open entrants and one Cuban. Competitors bid for 28 spots in New York, 14 in Chicago, and 12 in Pittsburgh.
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Ruth Watches Yankees Beat Browns as Gehrig Homers Twice
Babe Ruth and his wife attended the Yankees versus Browns game as Ruth, ill though he may be, enjoyed the action. Lou Gehrig hit his 13th and 14th homers, delighting the ailing legend. In Chicago, George Lott Jr adds another tennis title to his campaign stops before a planned trip to Europe.
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Illini Lead in Football and Track as Big Ten Dominates
Louis Thalheimer stars yesterday as Illinois captures football and outdoor track titles. Michigan secures the baseball championship and leads Wisconsin for basketball, with both states again strong in the Big Ten championships.
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Long sprinter wins laurels at NCAA meet
Chicago June 10 A Kentucky sprinter inspired by a high school coach’s desperation holds the world’s fastest title and a new 100 yard dash record at the NCAA meet. He also sets a meet mark in the 220 yard dash while Ohio State dominates with 60 points, Washington 42, Illinois 24.5.
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Pirates Downed by Robins as Giants edge Pirates
In weekend major league action Red Lucas shaded Jack Scott at Redland Field 2 1. The Pirates fell 9 6 at Ebbets Field as the Robins won. Cardinals and Cubs won to lift positions while Babe Ruth watched as the Yankees crushed the Browns 17 2. Athletics idle. Red Sox beat Braves 7 2. Ad Liska starred for Washington Indians 2 5 2.
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Overnight news wrap from varied world spots
A trans Atlantic seaplane forced down by engine trouble near Iceland. Curacao reports unharmed governor after band of vendetta filibusters. UK PM McDonald open to talks with Hoover on Anglo American ties. Mexico City dispatches Mor Tow back at post and woman general arrested. Frustrated lynching in Limoges leaves many injured and rioters jailed. Reports of murder, smuggling crackdown, and European nobility missing in desert moves.
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Yesterday's Resal in Clarksburg and Nearby Games
Yesterday's results include Wheeling 4 Jeannette 3 and Cumberland 6 Charleroi 3 in Ist. Charleroi 2 Cumberland 0 in 2nd. Scottdale 11 Johnstown 2 then Johnstown 6 Scottdale 2 in 2nd. Brooklyn 9 Pittsburgh 6 and St Louis 1 Philadelphia 4. Chicago 2 Boston 1. Detroit 6 Washington 2. Games today: Chicago at Philadelphia and Detroit at Boston.
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