Babe Ruth Gehrig clash fuels lone home run duel recap
Ruth homered in the eleventh to lift the Yankees past the White Sox 5 to 2 as Connilly held them to five hits. Cubs fall 6 3 breaking their four game win streak after Herman’s homer for Brooklyn. Pirates beat Giants 4 1 as Rogers Hornsby and the Waner brothers spark the scoring. Detroit uses rookie Billings to beat Boston 2 4 in a low scoring game. Athletics sweep Cleveland 4 1 behind Hudlin and Brown.
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Line Drive Bat Controversy and Washburn Star Absence
Amateur baseball notes describe doctored bats and a failed to-hit line drive by a hitter nicknamed Line Drive. Separate item reports Joe Cramer of Washburn will not return to Schafer’s lineup due to ineligibility after an appendectomy, and Claude Chalfont passing the bar and joining a Hutchinson law firm.
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Baseball results across leagues yesterday show varied outcomes
National League scores include St Louis 7 Boston 4 and Brooklyn 6 Chicago 3 while Cincinnati 2 Philadelphia 1 and Pittsburgh 4 New York 1. American League entries list Philadelphia 14 and New York 6 Detroit 6 Boston 2 and Washington with several games scheduled.
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Dempsey Begins Chicago Training Ahead of Tunney Fight
Jack Dempsey arrives in Chicago to start training for the September 22 heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney at Soldiers Field. Promoter Tex Rickard, Leo Flynn, and George Getz form the expected reception group as Dempsey’s Chicago visit stirs long awaited boxing buzz. Training setup at Lincoln Fields race course to follow, with Tunney to begin camp near September 1.
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Detroit to form separate Michigan law enforcement district
August 18 AP reports Assistant Secretary Lowman created a distinct enforcement district for Michigan severed from Ohio ties. The move follows Detroit being labeled as facing the country’s most critical law enforcement condition. Rounding details mention a Victory Highway event near Tonganoxie with Ryan's Orchestra at Lenahan's venue on August 20.
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P G A Event to Be Held Monday at Lawrence Club
The Midwest Professional Golfers' association sweepstakes will be held Monday afternoon at Lawrence Country Club with about twenty golfers from Kansas and Missouri expected to compete. Entrants include Hank Decker Joe Matthews Chick Trout Roney Bonebrake Bill Witherspoon Johnny Madden Wilbur Gilbert and others. an amateur professional event with a $50 purse is also offered in morning play.
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Darkness Beats Elks In Suspended Kiwanis Game
Darkness halted the deciding Kiwanis Elks game in the fifth inning with the Fiks leading 9 to 5 after scoring five runs in the first. The game was called by umpires and will be resumed tomorrow evening. At the end of the fourth the Fiks led 6 to 5.
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Tennis stars chosen for American Davis Cup team
The American Davis Cup squad for September matches at Germantown Pa will feature William Tilden II of Philadelphia William M Johnston of San Francisco Richard N Williams III of Philadelphia and Francis T Hunter of New Rochelle New York as latest selections The pool includes alternates John Doeg of Santa Monica and George M Lott Jr of Chicago Hunter replaces Vincent Richards now in pro ranks Ten days before the September 8 9 10 ties the team remains largely the same as last year with Hunter earning a regular spot over Lett and Doeg due to his Forest Hills trials showing.
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Denison Honors TransAtlantic Flyer Chamberlin
Denison Texas plans a festive homecoming for Clarence D. Chamberlin after his trans Atlantic flight. A parade, speeches, banquets and entertainment are arranged to honor the pioneering aviator’s return to his hometown.
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Miss Wall Reaches Semi Finals in Wisconsin Golf
Bernice Wai of Oshkosh advances to the semi finals in the women’s western golf championship at Lake Geneva Wisconsin, after posting a strong score today. The event features top amateur players across the region with two rounds remaining.
Tennis match results headline missing due to OCR fragment
Elaine Rosenthal Reinhardt of Dallas defeated Melvin Jones of Chicago four and two to advance, and will face Miss Wall tomorrow in a championship by defeating Marion Turpie of New Orleans four and three.
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Local Families Courted in Lawrence and Baldwin Trips
Excelsior Charley Gilliland and Dan Johan joined a trip to Lawrence on Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Glen Flora and children drove to Ottawa Monday. Tom Gilliland and Vane Kring visited Charley Gilliland Monday evening. Louisa Schwartz and daughters visited Anna Johanning Tuesday after Walter Pohl called at the Harry Flory home. Mrs Harry Flory and daughters Opal and Helen motored to Baldwin Wednesday morning. Otha Holloway spent Tuesday night with Ike Montgomerys. Pool and Walter Pohl motored to Kansas City Wednesday afternoon. Anna Johanning, Alvin and Harold Jehle motor to Baldwin Wednesday. Johanning attended Mrs Dick Clarks funeral in Baldwin. Walter Pohl and Helen and Marie Flory visited Paul Koehler at Fairview Wednesday. GC P A picnic attended by neighbors at Woodland Park in Lawrence Thursday. Hazel, Glen and Dudley Gilliland visited grandmother Mrs Tom Gilliland Thursday. Helen and Marie helped Mrs Charley Browning prepare threshers Thursday. Dr Crawford visited Carl Schwartz Thursday morning. Charley Gilliland and children Hazel Glen and Dudley called at Lt Haas Thursday afternoon. Glenna Montgomery caring for Mrs Shaw this week. Mr and Mrs Glen Flora and…
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Neighborhood News From Friday Socials and Visits
Children motored to Ottawa with Mr Harry Flory and families including Charley Gilliland and children Hazel Glen and Dudley. A lumber load arrived for Mr Betchel who is building a machine shed. The Crumpackers and families from Indiana and Centropolis joined supper at the Flory home Friday. Mrs Shaw is improving after attending the Schwartz's Friday. Local residents attended Dr Claude Wells sale in Baldwin Saturday afternoon. Mariel and Irma Haas of Lawrence are spending their vacation.
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Local Family Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs L W Haas and Eva visited with their parents. Marshall Churchbaugh spent Sunday with Ike Montgomery Route. Carl Schwartz visited Louisa Schwartz and family. La Verne Kenneth and Difford stayed with L A Flora Ben Gibson family. Ed Ingle and Will Lyne families joined Sunday at Charley Gilliland and Harry Flory homes.
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