Gehrig Homers Hampers Red Sox. Yankees Win Big
The New York Yankees beat Boston 11 to 4 as Lou Gehrig hit three home runs to push his season total to 21. Babe Ruth trails him by three homers in the race for the major league lead. Connie Mack's Athletics moved to second with a 4 to 1 win over Washington, while Detroit defeated Chicago 6 to 5 in extra innings. The St Louis Cardinals gained a half game on Pittsburgh with a 4 to 3 win over Cincinnati.
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Ain’t Nature Grand Skeptical Lady Encounter
A skeptical woman questions rain wear for her coat as a salesman quips about a skunk with an umbrella. The exchange plays on practicality and whimsy, suggesting a light humorous moment in daily life.
Dempsey Sharkey clash previews comeback bout in July
In New York Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey met at Tex Rickard's Madison Square Garden to sign for Dempsey's July 21 comeback. Dempsey greeted Sharkey with a smile and bantered about Sharkey's wife as the two arranged training plans and business moves for the staged return.
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Chicago to host next heavyweight title bout
The Herald and Examiner reports Gene Tunney will defend his heavyweight title at Soldier Field in Chicago. The bout is slated for late September or early October, featuring the Dempsey Sharkey winner and may be promoted by Tex Rickard or a Chicago agent. Rickard reportedly ready to announce when timing suits.
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Tilden Extends Win Streak at Wimbledon Tourney
William Tilden advanced toward the singles final with a straight set 6 1 6 2 victory over Christian Bowasia, as Wimbledon, England, reports June 24. Bowasia, a young French player, struggled while Tilden dominated.
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Opening of the press in campaien shows pitching record
The record notes 77 victories against 96 defeats but still rates him as better than good. He has provided yeoman relief service in roles not reflected in official record books.
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Kirkwood Defeats Jones In Georgia Golf Match
Joe Kirkwood an Australian pro defeated Bobby Jones five and four in an 18 hole match yesterday at Atlanta. Kirkwood announced plans to accompany Jones to Scotland to challenge for the British Open. Jones with his father and two friends booked rail reservations to New York for a quick sailing.
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Baseball Results and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday Cumberland defeated Clarksburg 14 to 8 and Wheeling beat Johnstown 6 to 0. Jeannette is 5-3, Charleroi 4-4, Scottdale 3-0, Fairmont 2-3. Today Clarksburg visits Jeannette and Cumberland visits Fairmont with Wheeling at Charleroi and Johnstown at Scottdale.
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Bullet Joe Bush and the speed that defined a king of blinding pace
Norman E. Brown chronicles Joe Bush known as Bullet Joe, tracing his peak years with Athletics Red Sox and Yankees, his World Series appearances and trades, and the fading arc of a pitcher famed for blistering speed. He notes his 190 wins 180 losses 1291 strikeouts and 12 29 standout games, concluding with a praise of his velocity when unleashed.
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Horse and Mule Shortage Figures Decline in US
The Department of Agriculture estimates 21,013,000 horses and mules in the United States on January 1, 1927, down 17 percent since 1920. If breeding does not resume, numbers could fall another 20 to 40 percent in five years, causing a farm shortage.
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Boxing Roundup Highlights Fights From Boston to Detroit
AP reports last night saw Al Mello stop Johnny Mendel in Boston Lowell Milwaukee and Mickey Doyle knock Carl Tremaine in Pittston Wilkes Barre. Tonight Chicago Bud Taylor faces Tony Canzoneri for bantam title in Detroit Sally Montgomery battles Bud Gorman.
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Hollywood Firms Cut Payroll in Major Wage Reduction
Hollywood studios plan a broad payroll cut affecting press vice presidents contract players and other workers across production distribution and exhibition arms. The move targets savings of at least 200000 weekly, touching First National Universal Paramount Metro Goldwyn Mayer Fox Warner and others in the industry.
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Joe Bradford Held For Next Grand Jury
Joe Bradford waived a hearing this morning before the justice of the peace on a possession of liquor charge and furnished bond of 500 dollars. Mike Tucker, Bradford's companion at Valley Inn, pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge and paid a small fine.
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