Angels Stand Against Tigers in Tight Coast Race
Los Angeles and Vernon battle for first as the Celestials threaten the Tigers and Seattle eyes Salt Lake. Bees chase pace after a Beavers sweep while pitching questions linger with Brenton gone and Francia sidelined by the league.
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Ruth Eyes 50th Homer After 49th Crashes Inning
Fans nationwide read of Babe Ruth homering for his 49th time in the sixth inning against Detroit with one on base. The Ehmke pitch helped turn the tide as the Yankees won 4 to 2 in New York.
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Dodgers Extend National League Lead in pennant chase
In New York on September 14 Uncle Robbie of Brooklyn contemplates buying a tack hammer to celebrate a potential pennant. The Robins swept the Cubs while the Giants beat Cincinnati and the Reds fell, widening the lead to five games. The American race remains tight with Cleveland New York and Chicago winning, Cleveland one game ahead of the Yankees, nine in front of the White Sox.
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Major League Results Stir Up Narrow Standings
Coveleskie silenced the Athletics to lift Cleveland toward first place while Habe Roth hit his 49th homer as the Yankees moved ahead of Detroit. White Sox crushed Senators 15 6. Robins swept Cubs to extend win streak to 16. Toney shut out Cardinals 7 0. Rixey beat Phillies 6 3. Red Sox beat Browns 6 4 on Hooper’s sacrifice. Yankees cling to near top. Cacho Slovakia touts a 170000 capacity stadium.
Flores in Tip Top Shape for Gorman Bout
Filipino fighter Marcario Flores trains hard for his second clash with Gorman at the Arena Wednesday night. He sparred with Young Zuzu and did road work, while Gorman has yet to arrive from nd. The Rose City fighter looks ready and is slight favorite based on recent showing. Austin and Salt lined up several supporting bouts including Travie Davis vs Harry Casey and Young Sam Langford vs Frank Pete. The era of boxers outgrowing a class may force moving up a division even for champions.
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Salt Lake Sluggers See Lineup Shakeup In Early Season
Salt Lake’s attack, once the league’s standout, weakened by the release of Harl Maggert and Bill Rumier, outfielders in a recent gambling case. Frans Hosp and Harry Walter have replaced them but struggle, while Earl Sheely leads the infield and batters Krug, Johnson, Mulligan for a strong middle order.
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Bees Rise With Young Thurston Promising In Series
With Ralph Stroud Nick Cullop Lefty Leverenz Al Gould and young Thurston pitching well the Bees are receiving strong innings. Thurston shows the most promise of reaching the majors soon and could trouble local hitters this series if he keeps up his early form.
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al Gould
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Rainier Valley Park Slows Salt Lake Series Play
The Rainier Valley park is soft and slow due to ongoing rain with a flood forming in the afternoon. If rain continues the Salt Lake series may be affected as the infield dries quickly but the outfield remains tricky to traverse. A new row of boxes has been built in front of the old ones to accommodate weekend crowds.
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Londos Extends Rivalry with Santel in Gym Clash
In San Francisco Jim Londos defeated Ado Santel in a battle to even their best two of three. Londos won the first fall in 1 57, Santel the second in 8 minutes, Londos then pinned Santel in 14 43.
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Dempsey Poised to Face Brennan in October Showdown
The Chicago heavyweight Brennan Brennan would face Jack Dempsey in New York on October 1. Dempsey’s speed and boxing have improved, making Brennan's harder blows unlikely to stop him. If Dempsey wins, a Carpentier bout might follow in Brooklyn on October 12.
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Mubbies Hargrave Powers Saints with 250 Bases
St Paul reports Hargrave nicknamed Mubbies has driven in about 250 bases this season with 20 homeruns. He stands as a core player for the Saints and their championship pursuit.
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Gorman Faces Flores in Wednesday Arena Bout
Joe Gorman continues to draw Seattle crowds with his relentless style. He meets Filipino KO artist Marcario Flores in a Wednesday night showdown at the Arena highlighting Gorman's non stop fighting reputation.
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Connie Mack’s Athletics Break Through With Youthful Turnaround
Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics show daylight in the American League as a host of young players gel under his long leadership. Pitchers Rommel Hasty Keefe Schmidt and a strengthened infield led by Dugan Shannon Walker Dykes Dykes and outfielders Walker Clarence show promise, transforming a formerly faltering club into a punchy contender with a sprightly, peppy lineup.
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Solon Club Owners May Sell
Sacramento news reports Lew Morring, principal owner of the Sacramento ball club, plans to sell if the Chamber of Commerce does not exercise its option. He expects several winter offers from San Diego Vancouver Fresno and Tacoma. he may keep the club if a favorable price is offered. Morring says the venture is a poor business investment though he will not admit a loss.
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Wagner Seeks Local Bout in Seattle Smoke
George Wagner the 145 pound fighter from Klamath Falls Oregon plans a Seattle appearance at a local smoker soon. He was seriously ill after a recent fight in Oregon and has been hospitalized but friends report he is now in good condition and eager to perform for Seattle boxing fans.
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Johnson Sentenced Again In Mann Act Case In Chicago
Federal Judge Carpenter renewed a one year and one day Leavenworth prison term and a $1000 fine for Jack Johnson former heavyweight champion in a Mann act violation case. The court cited leniency as a potential misstep in the judgment.
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Star City swim veteran J W Henry shaped Seattle diving scene
Whos Who in Seattle Sport profiles J W Dad Henry a longtime swimmer official and coach born in St Paul and famed for early under water record and role as Green Lake Neptune club head He helped nurture stars Lambert Sternbergh Merlin Blackie Fadden and others and judged many national meets over 15 years in Seattle Crystal Swimming club context.
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Lincoln grid outlook notes strong early material
Lincoln head coach Rudolph Soukup has a solid group of players from last year capable of beating Broadway. Daily practices on muddy lower Woodland field help build the team around Dean Boyle the pivot and standout freshman from the Battleplitters era.
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Lincoln High Team Faces Fresh Seasons With New Squads
Lincoln high kicks off the season with no mi teams replacing football squads across schools. Star tackles from last year shift to the local U, while Cot Rice and Rhinaldo Caceta aim for Eastern colleges and Ripon respectively. Multiple players compete for positions on football, baseball, and track teams as trials continue.
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Tex Tuckard Takes Control Of Madison Square Garden
Promoter known as Tex Tuckard moves into ownership and management of Madison Square Garden for sporting events. The article profiles his nomadic life and globe trotting career, noting his real name George Lewis and a history of ventures from Alaska to Uruguay.
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Leonard Appear to Clash Britton in Cleveland September 30
Boxing promoter Tom McGinity fixed September 30 for Benny Leonard versus Jack Britton at Cleveland. Each fighter is under contract for ten rounds with a $30,000 guarantee. The report notes Babe Ruth’s salary analogy and references a strong bank roll behind the bout.
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Benny Leonard
Jack Britton
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