Two southpaws vie for pitching honors in majors
American League leaders Vernon Gomez and Hubert Grove battle for top pitching honors as Gomez posts twelve wins with one loss after defeating Cleveland 9 to 7, while Grove blots Detroit 8 to 1 to run his record to twelve and three. Both clubs provide ample run support as Gomez seeks first defeat since May, and Grove seeks to defend his junior circuit crown.
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Associated Press
Vernon Gomez
Hubert Moses Grove
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Lauralé
Cleveland
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Yanekes
Detroit
Washington
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Babe
New Schmeling Fights Sharkey Tonight in Madison Square Garden
Edward J. Neil reports from Kingston on June 14 that Max Schmeling unveils a new fighting style with improved defense and a sharper right hand as he prepares to face Boston’s Jack Sharkey in the Madison Square Garden bout. Schmeling weighs 199 pounds and promises better form and study of his craft.
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Edward J. Neil
Associated Press
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N. Y
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Max Schmeling
Boston
Jack Sharkey
Madison Square Garden
Sharkey
Jim Corbett
Jack Dempsey
Mauler
Schmeling
Ruth and Foxx Hit Home Runs as Baseball Action Plays Out
Ruth of the Yanks and Jimmy Foxx of the A s each homered with Foxx driving in his 23rd off Tom Bridges of Detroit while Babe Ruth added his 21st against Jack Russell. In Chicago, the White Sox rallied in the seventh to beat the Red Sox 7 6 with Selph and Fothergill driving in two runs. The National League schedule was entirely rained out.
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Yanks
Jimmy Foxx
A’s
Foxx
Tom, Bridges
Detroit
Jack Russell
Chicago White Sox
Ed Durham
Wiley Moore
Boston Red Sox
Selph
Fothergill
Enders Leaders Listed For National and American Leagues
AP tally shows P Waner and Klein among NL batting leaders with Pirates and Phillies. Hurst tops NL runs and RBIs for Phillies. Klein and Ott among top hits and home runs across leagues. American League features Foxx and Ruth among leaders in batting runs and hits. Gomez Grove and Allen cited for pitching.
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Reds
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Collins
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Indianapolis regains second place with 13 6 win over Minneapolis
Indianapolis climbed back to second in the American Association by shutting out Minneapolis 13 to 6. Wingard held the Millers to one hit while Kansas City routed Columbus 19 to 10. Toledo defeated Milwaukee 13 to 4 as St Paul, Louisville, and others played.
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Eldon Rock Islands
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How One Man Lost 42 Pounds
Utica man William Powe reports dropping from 287 pounds in May 1931 to 245 pounds in January 1932 using Kruschen Salts. He aims for 200 to 225 with no injury, noting prior weight of 225 at age 21 and endorsing the product with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability.
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William P. Powe
Utica
G. A. Fischer Drug Co
Ady
Remembering Sports Milestones From Past Decades
One year ago today the Washington Senators beat the St. Louis Browns 9 to 3 to extend their winning streak to nine in a row at the national capital series opener. Five years ago today amateurs Harrison Johnston and Harry Hampton posted identical scores in the National Open at Oakmont, Bobby Jones shot 76. Ten years ago today lightweight boxing champ Benny Esonora and Lew Tendler signed for a 121 round title bout at Boyle's Thirty Acres.
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St. Louis Browns
National Capitol
Harrison R
Jimmy) Johnston
Harry Hampton
Oakmont
Bobby Jones
Benny Esonora
Lew Tendler
Boyle's
Thirty Acres
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Olympic funds still far short Detroit June 14
George W. Graves, chair of the American Olympic finance committee, warns funds for the tenth Olympiad are far short. With games near, receipts run about $50,000, only around six percent of the needed total, threatening reductions in team sizes while organizers press on for money to the last minute.
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Detroit
George W. Graves
Amos
Methodists and Baptists Clash in League Showdown
The Methodists Church League team seeks to climb in the standings tonight as they face the Baptists led by Claude McClure. A nightly 2.50 gold prize for attendance will be awarded via minister custody, with Local No. 217 Musicians Union providing pregame and game music.
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Joe Reed
Chure
Musicians Union
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Roy Hedvick
Chapman
Johnson
Jordan
Griffith
Thorpe
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I. Slaughter
Gordon
Tf Coose
Breadon
Muir
Maxey
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Aldridge
McClure
Stocksdale
Linhart
Downing
Sportsman Heilmann Leaves Majors With Courage and Record
The Reds released Harry Heilmann, a famed athlete and sportsman, after a career highlighted by bold pursuit of a batting title. He finished 1927 with a .395 average in two games against Al Simmons, proving enduring heart and fair play. Heilmann’s journey from Portland to Detroit, a foray into insurance and real estate, and a comeback attempt with the Reds culminated in a lasting legacy of courage.
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Reds
Harry Heilmann
Heilmann
al Simmons
Thilmann
Simmons
Dan Howley
Detroit
Hellmann
RGO
Baseball
Fights Last Night From Associated Press Roundup
In Toronto Emile Spider Plad ner outpointed Wille Da Ves of Charleroi. In Louisville Bill Roederer knocked out Steve Kap lan of Cincinnati in three. In San Francisco Andy Divodi defeated Paddy Creedon by KO. Joe Gilck beat Gaston Lecarde by decision in New York. Jacke League defeated Jack Beasley in Houston.
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Spider) Plad
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France
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Charleroi
Louisville
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Steve Kaplan
Cincinnati
Ban Francisco
Andy Divodi
New York
Paddy Creedon
Joe Gilck
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Gaston Lecarde
Houston
Texas
Jack Beasley
Oakland
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