Kittenball Controversy and Moose-Elks Clash Spars Fans
In Jefferson field a disputed bunt play by a runner ruled out at first sparked a debate over umpires duties as Base Umpire Dutro and Pat Finnegan upheld the call. Moose beat Elks 2 to 1 at Weed Park, easing Moose to likely Fraternal league lead while Elks vow to regroup.
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al Barry
Jefferson Field
Dutro
Pat Finnegan
Barry
Weed Park
Old Diamond
Elks
Tigers Hold Lead in American League Race
Detroit's 4 0 win over New York keeps them near the top of the AL with 54 3 1 records while the Yankees at 51 3 3 share a half game back though New York leads in percentage .6071 to .6067. Giants, Cubs, Cardinals, and Dodgers also win in today’s action as Pittsburgh Indians and others post doubleheaders.
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Associated Press
Mickey. Cochrane
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Yanks
Detroit
Martin
Pepper Martin
Dick Bartell
Jack Rothrock
St. Louis
Giants
Mel Ott
Hank Leiber
Travis Jackson
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Cardinals
Dodgers
O’dea
Ken O’dea
Danny Taylor
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Woody Jensen
Indians
Senators
Red Sox
Browns
Reds
Mulford Dominates as10th Straight Win Sharpens Pennant Bid
Mulford clinched its 10th consecutive win by beating Grace Lutheran 10 to 3 at the new Weed park diamond. Warren Wintermute pitched strong for Mulford, overcoming Lutheran offenses that included a seventh inning homer by Norman Horst. Eagles edged DeMolays 6 to 5 at the old diamond, while Palace Billiards defeated Red Paint Store 2 to 1 at Jefferson field. Methodists cruised past United Brethren 11 to 2 at Oregon field.
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Gobble’s Grocers
Jefferson Field
Musserville
St. Mathias
New Diamond
Methodists
United Brethren
Mulford
Grace Lutheran
Eagles
DeMolay
Palace Billiards
Red Paint Store
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Weed Park
Oregon Field
Old Diamond
Barrett
Warren Wintermute
Norman Horst
Mulfords
McGill
Lutheran Moundsman
Dieckman
Elwood Clark
German heavyweight set to fight Baer or Louis
German heavyweight Max Schmeling will be signed tonight to meet either Max Baer or Joe Louis. Joe Jacobs says a $150,000 guarantee is required and the first promoter to offer it will win the bout. Johnston and Mike Jacobs discussed the plan as Washington neared port and Jacobs weighed Louis as the likely opponent.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Max Baer
Joe Louis
Joe Jacobs
Europe
Jacobs
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
20Th Century Sporting Club
Washington
Louis
Johnston
Lopez Beats Dean for Heavy Crown In International Wrestling
A-Vincent Lopez of Mexico City and the University of Idaho won the world heavyweight wrestling title in California by defeating Man Mountain Dean of Georgia in the tournament finals. Lopez weighed 210 pounds, 107 pounds less than his opponent.
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Los Angeles
Vincent Lopez
Mexico City
University of Idaho
California
Man Mountain Dean
Georgia
Lopez
Another Softball Tournament to Be Staged Here Soon
A kittenball tournament scheduled at the League ballpark in Muscatine on Sunday August 25 aims for 14 to 16 teams. Organizer Frank Honts with Ira Stocking Muscatine Muskies manager will sponsor the event. Play starts early and proceeds until finished with prizes tied to entries. Entries can be made by telephone or mail to Frank Honts Honts Transfer Company Muscatine.
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Muscatine
Frank Honts
Ira Stocking
Honts
Mulford to Meet A. C. Outfit in Contest Friday
The South End A C basketball team will face Mulford church nine undefeated leaders of the Sunday school league at Oregon Street Ball Park Friday night under floodlights. The game marks a return to local rivalries after focusing on out of town teams this week.
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South End
A. C. Kitenball
Mulford Church
Oregon Street Ball Park
Many Important Engagements on Loop Programs
Baseball fans face a crucial summer with three pennant races shaping the National League and American League. The Giants and Cardinals meet in 11 remaining games, six at New York and five at St. Louis, with the Giants holding a seven to four edge so far. The Cubs remain eight games behind the pace and have eight games left against contenders.
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Giants
Cardinals
New York
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Helen Wills Moody Opts Out of Wightman Cup
Mrs. Helen Wills Moody arrived in New York aboard the Washington and announced she would not play for the American team in the Wightman Cup matches against Britain next month.
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Helen Wills Moody
New York
Washington
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