Yankees and Senators Split doubleheader in Washington
In a May 28 double bill, the Yankees beat the Senators 8 to 2 in the first game with Babe Ruth hitting his 12th homer of the season, while Washington came back to win the nightcap 8 to 2. Thurston, Shocker, and Marberry pitched, and Ruth contributed a key two on base shot.
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Interesting games in Industrial loop headline
Three games were played in the Industrial league yesterday afternoon. Knox Upholstering team lost a hard fought game to the Siktossers by a score of 16 to 7.
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Tigers Beat White Sox 7 1 to End Rainy Streak
Detroit Tigers defeated Chicago White Sox 7 to 1 in three games, outhitting the visitors 11 to 3. Cole Blankenship and McCurdy pitched for Chicago while Stoner and Bassler closed for Detroit, as Detroit broke a Chicago win streak with a decisive early lead.
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Cleveland chosen as 1928 convention city
Oakland California May 28 AP reports the National Congress of Parents and Teachers selected Cleveland Ohio as the 1928 convention city at the final session held here late today.
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Swiss Runner Fails to Beat Nurmi World Mark
Edwin Wide of Switzerland failed to surpass Paavo Nurmi's world mile record in Los Angeles. Nick Carter of the Los Angeles Athletic Club edged him by about 15 yards, clocking 4 minutes 16 4 5 seconds versus Nurmi's 4 minutes 10 2 5 seconds.
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Leonard Street Graded School Triumphs Over Fairview in Openers
Leonard Street graded school beat Fairview Street 38 to 9 in the first game of the series. Lineups included Armstrong Coltrane Adams Smith and others for Leonard Street with Fairview featuring Parker Bell Johnson McNeil among players. Next game set for Tuesday afternoon at Normal High School grounds at 3:30 p.m.
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Catcher Mickey O'Neil Sold to New York Nationals
The Washington Americans sold catcher Mickey O'Neil to the New York Nationals. Manager Bucky Harris announced the deal and said O'Neil must report to Manager McGraw in Brooklyn today.
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Five Die After Maniac Clubber Attacks Family in Tampa
In Tampa on May 28 a maniac used a railroad spike maul on the Merrell family as they slept. The toll rose to five when Mrs. Merrell died of her injuries. Police pursue two suspects identified in the attack.
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Tunney Training in Summit Demos Ring Skill
Photo from Summit North Dakota shows Gene Tunney in training posture ahead of his match with Jack Dempsey. The caption notes Tunney’s strong punch and compares a mule kick to the wallop of his blows.
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Tied for first in elementary consolation tourney
Three teams share the lead at .750 in the elementary consolation tournament. Grimes Street meets Oak Hill at Joney Field on Tuesday to determine who earns a shot at Elm Street. Elm Street leads with 3 wins and 1 loss, followed by Oak Hill and Grimes Street tied at 3–1, Ray Street 1–3, Johnson Street 0–4.
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Memorial services for war youth in Charlotte
Special memorial services will be held in Charlotte tomorrow at the First Baptist church with a eulogy by Adjutant General Albert L. Cox of Raleigh. The service will conclude at Elmwood cemetery where soldiers who died at Camp Green are buried.
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Field of Starters for the 500 Mile Speedway Race
Indianapolis May 28 field of starters for the annual 500 mile speedway race grew to 25 as four drivers posted speeds over 96 mph. Twenty one had qualified Thursday but rain halted further trials yesterday.
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