Rain Wipes Out Major League Games As Senators Triumph
Thirteen postponements flood the major league schedule over two days with only one game played. Washington Senators beat the Browns 4 to 1 at St. Louis powered by Goslin and Reeves homers as Jack Peden allowed eight hits. Bucknell receives Christy Mathewson memorial gateway while Commissioner Landis lauds Mathewson’s national impact. Max Carey faces a three day suspension after protesting a Brooklyn call during Pittsburgh’s 4 inning win. Robins’ Wilbert Robinson argues legality of protest.
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Results from cotton and southern leagues and rain affected games
Cotton States League results show Hattiesburg beating Vicksburg and Meridian defeating Monroe, with Gulfport and Jackson Laurel and Alexandria scoring variably. Southern League lists Atlanta over Nashville and Little Rock over New Orleans, while many games were postponed due to rain or wet grounds across national leagues.
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Today’s baseball slate features Gulfport at Jackson and Alexandria at Laurel
In American League action multiple matchups are listed including Memphis at Mobile and Atlanta at Nashville. Birmingham meets Chattanooga and Little Rock travels to New Orleans while Philadelphia faces St Louis and New York encounters Cleveland in scheduled games.
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Pairings Made in Prexy's Cup Meet
Yesterday afternoon pairings were set for the first round of match play in the President's Cup at Riverside Country Club. Twenty eight members qualified. play begins today and must finish by Sunday when second round pairings are drawn. Notable matches include Touch stone versus Womack and Prophit against Percy.
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D. L. Croom
Gulfport Triumphs Over Jackson 8 5 In Opening Game
Gulfport rallied in the late innings to beat Jackson 8 to 5 in the opener of a series. Long hit two home runs for Jackson while Walker doubled twice and tripled once to push Gulfport ahead. Powers added a three-bagger and sparked the offense. A doubleheader is scheduled for today.
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Ober Tops Lyle In Hattiesburg Hurling Duel
Ober of Hattiesburg defeats Lyle of the Vicksburg Billies 2 to 1 in a pitching duel. Hutcheson hit a long homer for the Billies, while Parker delivered the lone extra-base hit for his team. A doubleheader is set for today in Hattiesburg.
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Back in a Pilot House From Now On
A brief sports notice notes a recent suspension implying a return to action and hints the Cardinals win games. The language signals a toast to resilience and upcoming play.
Pirate Captain Keeps Corsairs In World Series Contention
While piloting the Pirates in Pittsburgh this season the manager steadies the ship at the rudder and keeps the Corsairs among the contenders winning a World Series bid.
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Braves Add George Sisler To Boston Infield
Three former star players join manager Rogers Hornsby to form a new Boston infield. Sisler, once a top AL threat at bat and on the bases, links with Rajah and Bell for a potent infield, backed by Farrell who has shown major league prowess.
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Star infielders boost Boston Braves in tight 1927 lineup
The Boston Braves deploy a veteran infield led by Rogers Hornsby and George Sisler with Eddie Farrell Lester Bell and others. Sisler joins from Washington via St. Louis arc, hitting .327 last year. Hornsby eyeing a strong season with past pennant glory. Bell and Farrell offer steady support as the club seeks a winning year.
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Big Bill Tilden Takes Lead In New Davis Cup Quest
In the week of Little Bill Johnston's retirement, Big Bill Tilden plans to guide a new Davis Cup campaign using his famed backhand. The pair once dominated American tennis and rivalry, with Johnston retiring after losses to the French and Tilden pursuing youth-led revival for a potential comeback.
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Tilden Triumphs In Five at Forest Hills Classic
Californian recalls the 1925 drama when Tilden, after a peak challenged by Bil, lost to him in two earlier years but staged a comeback at Forest Hills. The match stretched to five sets with Tilden rallying from 3-2 down in the fifth to win four straight games and the championship.
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Atlanta Cracker Oust Nashville 14 to 3 in Southern Association
The Atlanta Crackers broke a Nashville jinx winning 14 to 3 as twenty hits sailed around the park. Every Cracker reached base safely with eight players collecting more than one hit. Poote Dudley and Cullop delivered four base blows, Cullop hitting his third in two days. Little Rock beat New Orleans while the Pebbles posted 14 safeties to nine for the Pels.
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Baseball Box Score Fragments Highlight Errors and Hits
The log shows Errors Harris and Sehat with two base hits for Schacht Biggers and Mitchell. Sacrifice noted. White Grat etwood Carr. Double plays Y t to Schacht to Kaiser and Schack Kaiser. Bases on balls Mason three, off Snider two. Pitchers Murchison five, Snider six. Umpire Weleh. Time 2:00.
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