Pirates, Cubs Duel Stays Tight After 4 0 Victory
The Pirates beat the Cubs 4 to 0 as Lee Meadows and Paul Waner starred for Pittsburgh while Johnny Gooch hit a decisive two-run homer. Chicago’s Hack Wilson fanned with bases loaded in the third as the Pirates out hit the Cubs 12 to 4. The win keeps Pittsburgh ahead in the NL standings with 7 wins to 5 for Chicago, as both vie for top spot with Cardinals looming in the race. The Giants head east after rough Western road trips, and Cardinals, Pirates, and Cubs prepare for key series with doubles and split series against the Reds and Cardinals.
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Giants Face Pirates Cubs and Cards in NL Bid
The New York Giants contend for the National League pennant amid weak fielding and uncertain pitching. Manager McGraw touts an all time great infield led by Terry Hornsby Jackson and Lindstrom, but infield changes and recent losses keep them near mid standings behind Cubs Reds Braves and Dodgers.
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Eddie Roush's Batting Role With Giants Questioned
The article notes Eddie Roush, famed center fielder and batter, often bats seventh behind the pitcher and catcher as the Giants adjust lineup strategy. It suggests this move may be a test for him after years of control by managers and his own varying batting eye.
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Baseball Summary Yesterday and Today in Regional Games
Yesterday Wheeling beat Fairmont 7 to 4 while Cumberland won 9 to 4 over Scottdale and Clarksburg defeated Charleroi 4 to 0. Johnstown topped Jeannette 5 to 0. Today Fairmont visits Wheeling Jeannette travels Johnstown Charleroi hosts Clarksburg Scottdale at Cumberland. In the majors Pittsburgh meets Cincinnati Chicago faces St Louis Boston plays New York Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
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Play Tie Battle IIS S League Fight For Title
Two base hit by E Powell and a three base hit by Young highlight a tense tie battle in the IIS S League title chase. Young stole twice while Mays and Fisher added steals. Pitchers Newton and Clingan fanned six each. Christians and Andrews yielded three earned runs apiece. Time 1 35. Umpires Lansbury and Humphreys.
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Fights Last Night and Local Baseball Tie Up
AP report covers boxing results with Dan Lieber losing by TKO to Arthur De Kuh in New York and Teddy Blanchard defeating Joey Novak in Erie. Baseball section notes Andrews maulers and Christians battled to a 5-5 tie after seven innings at Main Street, with noted scoring disputes and multiple players contributing hits. Davis and Burley, Bartfield and Hall, plus Brown and Borde are listed as winners in separate city matchups across Chicago Baltimore and Galveston.
Envy’s Blue Mood Across Cities
A woman feels blue when she is green with envy. New York faces Boston, Washington at Philadelphia, Louis at Chicago. Others not scheduled.
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Miller Huggins Tops Hs In Sports Alphabet Note
SPORT ALPHABET by Norman B. Brown highlights Miller Huggins nicknamed The Runt as a Yankees pennant contender. It recalls his first pennant with New York and bold six-year run, plus a 1908 St Paul fielding record of 19 chances. Other Hs include Hunter Hagan Hornsby Hellmann and Hamric Hickman Hefners Henry and more.
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Wrecked Plane Thought To Belong To Missing French Aviators
Paris experts at the Farman plant say the wreck found near the Amazon mouth is believed to be the craft used by Captain Saint Romain and Mr Mouneyres for the planned South Africa to South America transatlantic flight. Markings cited in dispatches do not conclusively prove identity.
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Hunter wins match in Wimbledon tournament in England
Francis T. Hunter, the lone remaining American contender besides William T. Til den, advanced by defeating veteran English player Lieut. Colt Algernon Kingscote in straight sets 6-2 6-1 6-4 at Wimbledon on June 21 194? The match marks Hunter's continued progress in the men's singles round.
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Babe Pinelli Released By Reds to Coast Team
Ralph Pinelli infielder was released outright today by the Cincinnati Nationals to San Francisco in the Coast League. Reds officials announced the move as the club arrived in Pittsburgh for a series with the Pirates.
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MIT Captain Steinbrenner Smashes Track Marks in 1927
Cambridge Mass In 1927 MIT captain Henry G Steinbrenner ran twelve races winning eleven and placing second once. He scored 58 of 60 points and won an SC A A championship, two New England Intercollegiate titles, and set or tied multiple records. He excelled in high and low hurdles and sprint events, culminating with a 23.810 second time in the 220 yard dash at the IC4A meet. He plans to race for the Boston Athletic Association and eye Olympic selection for Amsterdam.
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Scandal Shakes Horse Racing In New York
Two jockeys Andy Ferguson and Fred Thorndyke reported a plot to sabotage a steeplechase at Aqueduct. They were approached to "take" their mounts Jolly Roger and Gon bert for $3,000 each, involving Mrs Payne Whitney's racing interest. Both refused the offer and notified their employers.
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New York Raid Count Revealed in Interview
Police records show three raids referenced in an interview about a suspect’s time in New York. The remarks point to coordinated actions across the city, with investigators seeking links to other cases.
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