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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1929

Page

9

Tipton Leads Central Missouri League With 4–0 Mark

Tipton remains undefeated at 4–0 after a 7–3 win over California Boosters. Jefferson City and Sedalia each 4–1, Smithton climbs into contention at 3–3, Eldon and California yet to win. Upcoming clashes include Sedalia at Sedalia and Tipton at Jefferson City with decisive games shaping the first half title.

Tipton California Boosters Jefferson City Sedalia Eldon Senators Smithton Olean Smithon California Central Missouri League Eee Smithton Ad

Last Nights Fights Across Cities

The Associated Press reports multiple boxing results: Otto Von Porat stopped Emmett Racca in Chicago. Luis Vincenting defeated Tom Grogan on fouls in Omaha. BarMastro outpointed Midget Mike O Dowd in Chicago. Del Fontaine stopped Roy Williams in Flint. Floyd Hyderi knocked out Spider Kelly in Springfield. Vancre Durdee outpointed Lazy Grove in Newark. Se Proctor knocked out Frankis Brown in Atlantic City.

Associated Press Chicago Otto von Porat Norway Emmett Racca Blwoogy Luis Vincenting Jane Tomatyy Grogan Omaha Barl Mastro Mike O'Dowd Columbus Flint Mich del Fontaine Canada Roy Williams Springfield Mass

Babe Ruth Takes Vacation From Yankees Amid Illness

New York June 11 UP Babe Ruth packs golf clubs and fishing tackle for a week away from Yankee Stadium. Manager Miller Huggins warns Ruth he may be suspended for golf during season. Ruth, recently ill, does not disclose destination, suspected to be a bass lake near Washington DC. Also notes on train speeds and London’s all black granite facade.

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History of Shires and Other Sports Tales

A collage of anecdotes on baseball figures Art Shires and Johnny Evers, plus notes on Grover Whalen and Henry Farrell. It recalls Shires’s captaincy fallout, a hotel altercation, and his return in New York, with colorful asides about boxing manager Joe Jacobs and Max Schmeling’s early career in America.

Helen Wills Berlin Grover Whalen New York Pallée Chick Hafey St. Louis Judge Fuchs Boston Braves Johnny Evers Shires Art Shires Chicago White Sox Lena Blackburne Texas Arthur Clancy Cub Bell Club Yankees Cock Shires Gai Paulino Tos Doe Jacobs Max Schmeling der Choiman Max der Chacobs Schmeling der Choe

Tie Up Atop Cole County Rural League Leads To Close Race

In the Cole County Rural League senior circuit Grandview, Crevelts, and Lutherans share the lead with Osage City close behind. Crevelts beat Grandview in 12 innings to join the top group. Osage City hampered by high water, Wardsville and weather delays affect schedules. In juniors Lohman and Corinth tie for first with three victories each, Jefferson City Lutherans at .500 in second.

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Ruth Takes Week Off For Fishing And Golf

New York June 11 The big Yankee slugger Babe Ruth has asked and received permission from manager Miller Huggins to spend a week at a lake and golf course near Washington to rest until just before the Yankees series with the Philadelphia Athletics beginning June 21. Ruth is nearly recovered from a severe cold that kept him out of the lineup for ten days.

New York Babe Ruth Miller Huggins Washington Yankees Philadelphia Athletics Ruth

Yesterday's baseball roundup from the major leagues

Chick Hafey powered the Cardinals past the Phillies 10 to 8, driving in five with a homer, a triple and a double. Woody English went 4-for-4 as the Cubs outscored the Braves 8 to 7 and narrowed the gap to a half game behind the Pirates. Harvey Hendrick hit a two-base homer in a six-run fifth for Brooklyn in a 7 to 6 win over Pittsburgh. The Reds beat the Giants 7 to 3 behind Bob Grave’s tenth win, while the A’s toppled the White Sox 3 to 1 with Joe Boley driving in two and scoring once. The Yankees routed the Browns 23 to 2 as Harle Combs collected two triples. Charlie Ruffing's control troubled him in the seventh as Detroit edged Boston 1 to 0. Cleveland’s Ken Holloway relieved Shaute and shut out Washington as Averill and Sewell delivered the decisive runs.

Bob Grave Philadelphia Athletics Chicago White Sox Joe Boley Acc

Open golf field reduced to 150 after 36-hole qualifying

National Open field cut to 150 as 33 already qualified for Winged Foot start June 27 at Mamaroneck. Qualifying across 19 cities knocked out stars including former amateur champions Gilford Sweetser Evans and others. John Goodman led 140 at Omaha, Johnny Rogers 141, Jock Hendry 142 in Minneapolis.

New York Winged Pool Eier Jess Cilford Jess Sweetser Chick Evans Evans Chicago Sweetser Guilford Boston Watts Gunn Oakmount Pittsburgh Mike Brady Winged Foot Evan Abe Espinosa Willie Hunter Gus Novotny Omaha John Goodman Omaha Field Club Johnny Rogers Denver Jock Hendry Minneapolis Harry” Cooper Bullato Tommy Armony

Major League Leaders Overview

National leaders include Herman, Robins at 73 hits and Frisch with 18 doubles and 18 triples for the Cardinals. Grimes of the Pirates tops pitching with 10 wins. American leaders show Fox of the Athletics at .309 batting, Gehringer of the Tigers with 49 runs and 62 RBI, Gehringer also 76 Hill, and Gehrig of the Yankees with 14 homers.

The Associated Press National Hernmian Robins Dauthit Cards Hafey Herman Frisch G. Weener Pirates Klein Phillies Hatey Cuyler Cubs Grimes Foxs Athletics Gehringer Tigers Simmons Hill—Gehringer Johnson Tiples Blue Browns Gehrig Yanks Metzler White Sox

Golfers at Nor Mandie course set district marks in Open bid

Two St Louis golfers and a Springfield Mo pro will represent the district in the U S Open after leading a field of 22 at the Ricky Normandie Golf Club. Benny Richter and Johnny Manion each nap 149 to qualify. Mayden Newton tied Bryan Winter at 152 after 36 holes, Newton winning on the first playoff hole with a birdie. Cooper posted a 75 68 for 143 at Pittsburgh, setting a course record with 68 on the second 18. Wille Kliger of New York shot a 66 first 18 and 80 second 18 for 146 to lead the field at Salisbury club.

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Cardinals and Cues On Trail Of Losing Pirates

In a tight National League race Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis battle for lead as Pirates drop to Brooklyn 7 6 with Cardinals and Cubs winning. Hafey drives Cardinals past Phillies while Kiel outhomers for NL home run lead. Cubs beat Braves as seven pitchers used in 28 hits. Hoyt 8 strikeouts in Yankees win over Browns. Adkins helps Red Sox with big inning.

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