Chicago Aces to Meet Big Muskies at League Field
The Muscatine Big Muskies open their home season Sunday against the Chicago Aces junior team of under 21. Repairs to League field are rushed and a new grandstand wire is ordered. The Muskies showcase strong hitting and error-free defense in last week’s opener and will wear new uniforms donated by local businessmen.
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Pearl City Ice Cream Company
Jor Mantoine Sterneman Mathine Company
Ernie Root
George Gebhardt
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Sisler Revives Braves Under Hornsby’s Guard
George Sisler, once a top star, is attracting national notice for his fine first base play with the Boston Braves. Waived from Washington and rescued from the minors, he found revival after meeting Rogers Hornsby, who became his manager and helped restore his career as the Braves reform under Hornsby’s leadership.
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Comers Visit Old Farm Home in Moscow
Dr and Mrs John Comer and Mrs Samuel Comer with grandson toured the Charles McCoy farm in Moscow once their home fifty years ago. They traveled by auto from Willis Kansas to Watertown South Dakota, en route to their destination.
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Major Pitchers Brace for Heavier Batting Blitz Across Leagues
Eight major league games saw 51 pitchers used as 183 hits produced 108 runs, with 60 for extra bases. Pirates piled 25 hits to rout the Phils 15 to 4. Ruth and Gehrig homered in the Yankees 15 7 win over Chicago White Sox.
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Jim Elliott
Ed Morris
Sad Sam Jones
Owen Carroll
Pirates
Fight results from Des Moines and Newark bouts reported
Associated Press notes Nelson of Waterloo won on a foul in the fourth against Eddie Kelly of Denver in Des Moines. In New York Stanislaus Leaven beat Joe Glick. In Newark Pierre Charles defeated Bud Gorman. In Montgomery Verne Stribling knocked out Joe Packo.
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National League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Summary
The 49 league leaders include Callaghan of the Reds with a .451 batting average and Bottomley of the Cardinals leading runs. Cards 87 RBIs feature Bissonette and Robins with Frisch 18 doubles. Walker of the Reds leads triples, Bissonette and Robins homer, Frisch 14 steals. Giants pitcher Benton tops pitching.
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Brooklyn Fans and Political Undercurrents Spark Turmoil
The piece notes Brooklyn fans bottle throwing and calls for action, suggesting bans on pop sales to curb behavior. It references a chaotic Democratic convention in Houston and mentions Tunney weighing 299 pounds after reading Shakespeare, signaling a satirical wartime montage.
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Lomski and Latzo Set for Ten Round Clash at Ebbets Field
Leo Lomski and Pete Latzo meet at Ebbets Field in a 10 round bout. Lomski carries power and a recent tough loss to Tommy Loughran makes him a slight favorite. Latzo relies on body punching as critics expect a hard early pace. Latzo’s own close battle with Loughran boosted his standing.
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Ruth and Gehrig Close on New Home Run Record
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig are on pace to surpass last season’s 197 homers. Ruth tops June counts with 23 while Gehrig reaches 15 as Chicago games push their totals, with Gehrig five games ahead of last year’s schedule and Ruth 19 games and 19 days ahead.
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