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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1931
Page
6
Baseball notes recount Grove's strong start and record chase as the Athletics head toward 41 games left. Tim Keefe’s historic 19th century feats are recalled alongside era leaders in wins and strikeouts, while player quirks and pitching styles are described with period color.
A historical baseball column recalls Walter Johnson's 20-win target for his 1930 Senators and notes the Philadelphia Athletics' fast pace this season. It discusses pitchers like Firpo Marberry Cronin Manus and Earnshaw, plus Earl Averill's early coast league trial and return to hit milestones.
Rumors swirl about an allstar lineup from the American or National Leagues that could topple Connie Mack's Athletics. Commentary notes the A L appears the most well rounded in years while Cardinal fans doubt a World Series victory. Mentions Joe Gordon and Cramer as standout names amid season chatter and team strength.
McKenke, star YL M. EL wer of the City League, now trying out with the Chicago Cubs, posted strong batting and pitching marks in city loop play. He pitched and hit well, aiding his teams through August games and earning attention for his versatile performance.
In Aug 20 to 30 baseball items, Grove tied for top home record as Lou Gehrig hit a fourbagger in the fourth and Babe Ruth delivered for a ninth inning spark. The article mentions Cleveland beating Washington, Chicago beating Philadelphia, Detroit beating Boston, and New York Giants defeating Cincinnati, with several pitchers and batters named in daily summaries.
Yesterday’s results feature Rochester 4 Baltimore 1, Montreal 6 Newark 5, Toronto 9 Jersey City 5, Buffalo 7 Reading 1. Today’s games include Baltimore at Rochester, Jersey City at Toronto, Newark at Montreal, Reading at Budlsco. Manchester NH Aug 20 reports Bridge por Cons captured the opening fame of the American Legion Junior McLars in Pwends Petrelie. Yankee Studict New York Aug ng oat B one aided victory over the Dakota Teveta 7 in excting round engagement.
Scattered lines mention ages, bids, and names in a murky account. References to a switch in teams, a waiver price of 4.21 dollars, and a Brooklyns link suggest a patchwork summary of a local case or sports item with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
American League results show New York 7 over St. Louis 3 and Chicago 11 over Philadelphia 6. Cleveland 10 beat Washington 4 and Detroit 7 over Boeron 3. Today Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at New York Detroit at Boston and Chicago at St. Louis.
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 4 1 and New York tops Cincinnati 3 1 as Boston loses 2 4 to Pittsburgh. St Louis visits Philadelphia with Philadelphia game noted. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Chicago at Brooklyn are listed. An odd line claims land division granting each person 20 acres.
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