Pirates and Cubs Lead Baseball Action in National League
National League highlights feature the Pirates' 10 1 win over Brooklyn behind Ray Kremer and Burleigh Grimes' rough outing for Brooklyn. The Cubs sweep the Phillies 9-4 and 9-0 as Wilson belted his 19th homer and Hartnett drove in runs. St Louis tops Cincinnati 5-2 in one game and 6-4 in another, while the Senators defeat the Browns 9-6 in the American League.
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R.H.E. Brooklyn
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Hunnefield Emerges as Aggressive White Sox Prospect
Baseball writer George Moriarty profiles Bill Hunnefield, praising his spring training performance and outlining his rapid rise as a promising rookie shortstop for the Chicago White Sox. Moriarty notes Hunnefield’s calm under pressure, strong throwing, and potential to reach star status by 1928.
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Everett Scott
Baseball weather notes and lineups from early AL games
Rain affects Detroit at Boston and Chicago at Philadelphia while Cleveland at New York and Washington games proceed without delays. Lineups list Batteries for St. Louis Nevers Bal Jou and Schang Washington Crow der and Tate.
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Dempsey Resumes Training After Day of Rest
Jack Dempsey returns to his routine after two days of rest spent house hunting and shopping with his wife. Construction on the outdoor training ring and gym near the dog race course is nearly complete, with a first workout planned at 3 p m after a morning boardwalk tour. A tarpaulin will cover the ring in light rain, and heavy rain would move the workout to the Elks gymnasium in Atlantic City.
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Callahan to Fight Walker in Chicago September
Shuffle Callahan, a former local fighter now training in Chicago, is signed to meet Mick ey Walker former welterweight champion in Chicago on September 23. Callahan gained recognition with a string of wins over Johnny Mendehsson and Bobby Barrett before a loss to Tommy Freeman.
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New York boxing commission in peril over Dempsey Tunney fight
The New York boxing commission faces political and financial ruin and loss of credibility with boxing circles. The piece argues the commission refused to sanction the Dempsey versus Tunney bout in New York City, shielding Tex Rickard’s promotions and pushing the event to Philadelphia where it would yield nearly half a million more in revenue.
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League leaders batting and pitching winners list
National league top hitters include Hargrave Reds 364 hits Brown Braves 159 runs Cuyler Pirates doubles Bottomlow Cardinals triples Walker Reds 20 homers Wilson Cubs 19 steals Cuyler Pirates 28 pitching Haines Cardinals 10 2. American league batting Fothergill Tigers 385 hits Burns Indians 174 runs Ruth Gehrig Yanks 115 doubles Burns Indians 57 triples Gehrig Yanks 20 homers Ruth Yanks 39 steals Humeffield Mostil White Sox 21 pitching Davis Tigers 9 3. Gr.
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Tunney to leave Monday for new training camp
Gene Tunney plans to depart Monday for a new training camp at Stroudsburg Pennsylvania. He will travel via New York and Philadelphia where a marine band and detachment will meet him in Philadelphia to escort him to the exposition grounds. He expects to settle in by Tuesday evening.
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Olympic Champ Aims for 25,000 Catalina Swim
Norman Ross, former Olympic aquatic champion, announces plans to swim from Los Angeles harbor to Catalina Island and claim William Wrigley Jr. 25,000 prize. he suggests next June after winter training. Wrigley made the prize open to anyone following Gertrude Ederle’s English channel conquest.
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Senators Fall Grieves No One
Chicago Aug 25 AP The Washington Senators collapse as possible AL champions is accepted with resignation while the New York Yankees surge, leading the league and drawing public interest away from the Senators. Walter Johnson remains popular but cannot reverse the drift as Stanley Harris and his mates watch the series from the sidelines.
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