Gehrig and Klein pace major league batting records
Charles Klein of the Phillies and Lou Gehrig of the Yankees top major league batting lists in averages through July 31. Klein leads NL batting at .411 with 105 runs and 164 hits, while Gehrig leads the AL with a .392 average and 149 hits, 135 RBIs. The Phillies top NL club batting at .327 and the Yankees lead the AL at .315. Cincinnati tops NL club fielding at .977 and Philadelphia leads AL at .973.
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Charles
Chuck) Klein
Phillies
Lou Gehrig
New York Yankees
United Press
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Lefty
Q’doul
O‘doul
Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs
Adam Comorosky
Pittsburgh
Mary McManus
Detroit
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Hazen
Kiki) Cuyler
Babe Ruth
Carl Reynolds
Chicago White Sox
Ed Wells
Bob Osborne
Ted Lyons
Wesley Ferrell
Cleveland
Yankees
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pfaudlers Defeat Elyria Foundries at Richwine Field
The Pfaudlers defeated the Elyria Foundries 6 to 3 at Richwine Field last evening. Castle pitched the win for the Pfaudlers with Lehman, Yost, and Castle notable at the plate. Two-base hits went to Castle, Nick. three-base hits to Castle, Lehman, and Yost. Lapp hit a home run. Castle was the winning pitcher. Struck the losing pitcher. umpires Braden. The Pfaudlers will face the Oberlin Merchants at Richwine Field Monday night.
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Elyria Foundaries
Richwine Field
Castle
Pfaudlers
Oberlin Merchants
Nick
Lehman
Yost
Braden
Pfancher
R. H. Pat
White
Snider
F. Schoditch
Jake
Seere
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Os Franks
Elyria Foundries
R. H McCran
P Johnson
Lapp
Jenkins
C. Johnson
Strenkee
Milliken
Dunstan
Griffiths
Faulhaber
Femly
McCray
Barry
Owls
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Neal Dunstan
G. James
Umptres
Blaine
Schaefer
Illinois Athletic Club Announces Thompson Marathon Swim
The 22nd annual William Hale Thompson marathon swim will be held on Saturday September 6 on a two mile Lake Michigan course in Chicago. Open to amateur swimmers the winner receives the $81 900 perpetual trophy.
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William Hale Thompson
Chicago
Illinois Athletic Club Today
Lake Michigan
View Cancelled On Red Caps Game Tomorrow
The Weet View Team cancelled Gee Red Caps and they are set to play tomorrow. Booking the Gratton ss remains referenced in the notice.
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Gratton
Crucial Series in Major Leagues To Open Today
New York Giants and Yankees head into pivotal six game set underscoring pennant hopes. Giants duel Brooklyn Robins at Ebbets Field as McGraw seeks a surge, while Yankees chase Washington in a double header at Yankee Stadium. Cripples and injuries pepper Brooklyn rotation. Thurston to face Walker in opener.
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Brooklyn Robins
Ebbets Field
John J. McGraw
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New York Yankees
Washington Senators
Yankee Stadium
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Senators
Bill Walker
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Thurston
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Brook- Robins
Fyn
Washington
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Yanks
Dissension Seen In White Sox Ranks Leaves Players Behind
Urban Faber and Willie Kamm were left at home as the Chicago White Sox departed for Detroit amid reports of clashes with manager Donie Bush over methods and playing conditions. Bush denied rancor but the vets are rumored to be trade targets after recent onfield struggles and demotions.
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Faber
Kamm
Chicago
Urban
Red) Faber
Willie Kamm
Chicago White Sox
Donie Bush
Harry Gribiner
Bush
St. Louis
Sox
Detroit
City horseshoe tourney planned at Ely Stadium Courts
Sport editor Russell Davies reports coach A N Smith plans a city horseshoe tournament within two weeks at the Ely Stadium Courts. He doubts youth interest and seeks input from older players on entering competition. Call 4418 with your view and entry to help gauge support and date.
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Ely Stadium
Elyria Ladies Fared Poorly in District Tournament
The first Ladies Tournament at Mansfield this week drew Elyria entrants Mrs L P Tufford Mrs G E Moyer Mrs J B Johnson Mrs John Brooks and Mrs A B Smythe though their group had disappointing results. Winners included Mrs Tappan from Mansfield and Mrs Fish, Mansfield in the first flight with others named in consolation brackets.
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G. E. Moyer
J. B. Johnson
John Brooks
A. B. Smythe
Tap
Baseball Leaders Summary From Vintage Almanac Data
American League leaders include Gehrig Lou of the Yankees with 198 games played 384 hits 179 runs and 151 RBIs while Simmons Phil adds 88 games and 97 runs. Cochrane Phil 86 games 198 hits 376 RBIs, and Dickey N.Y. 73 games 265 hits 42 steals. National League leaders feature Klein Phil 96 games 493 at bats 195 runs 168 RBIs and a .412 slugging? plus O Doul Phil 98 games 372 at bats 89 runs 149 RBIs 401 on base. Herman Billingsley 99 games 899 at bats 191 runs 149 RBIs 397. Stephenson 76 games 252 hits 44 runs 98 RBIs 489. Leader a year ago today Herman Brooklyn .399.
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Leagle
Layer
Pet
Klein
Phila
O'Doul
Herman
Billin
Terry
Steph’son
Chi
M Herman
Brooklyn
Ladies Western Division League Final Matches Set
Shelby defeats Mrs Hofles as Lorain hosts the final rounds next Friday. Elyria leads midseason but Mansfield can overtake if they win decisively, potentially pushing Elyria from the championship.
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Shelby
City Team In Home Stand Tomorrow
Norman Glaser will start for Dover against Elyria City at Riverview Park tomorrow afternoon aiming for his first Suburban League win over Elyria. Elyria, missing some stars, counters with Phillips or Forbush on the mound and Louie Nickelette behind the plate.
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Pete Blough
Phillips
Berenace
Forbush
Louie Nickelette
Suby
Short
West Sides Face Joppa in Cascade Showdown
The West Sides meet Joppa at Cascade Park with Pinky Smith or Freddy Rule on the mound. Cyril Plas, high school star, has been signed and may start at first if his ankle holds. If Plas plays, Elbert shifts to outfield, Fortman catches, and Fazey to the mound for Joppa. The 3 p.m. game features Klein’s lineup including McCraw, Burley, Fortman, Myers, Kaminski and Sandowski with Rule or Smith pitching.
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Cascade Park
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Cyril Plas
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Fortman
Fazey
McCraw
Burley
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Sandowski
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Hoton
Rule
Smith
Bittners Seek Game For Tomorrow Following Cancellation
The Grafton Bittners are without a game tomorrow after Akron cancelled. Any team wanting to book a game should contact Barney Bittner at the Grafton grocery, phone 61 at once.
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Standings and results for American games today
American Results show Cleveland 6 over St Louis 2. Detroit 12 over Chicago 4. Other games include New York 1 Boston 1. Schedule lists Cleveland at St Louis Washington at New York Boston at Philadelphia Chicago at Detroit.
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St Louis
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Detroit
Chicago
St. Louts
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
National Hesaitas Scores Across Major Cities
Report lists city by city scores with New York 19 and Boston 4, Brooklyn 9, Philadelphia 4, St Louis 10, Cincinnati 1, Chicago 10, Pittsburgh 7, reflecting a broad regional tally across major metros. Local standings and context not provided.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St Louis
Cincinnat
Chicago
Pittsburgh
National Games Today Across Major Cities
National basketball schedule today features Philadelphia at Boston in two games, New York at Brooklyn, St Louis at Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh at Chicago. Strong matchups spotlight intercity rivals and league standings.
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Boston
New York
Brooklyn
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Chicago
Axaocination Reanlca in Minneapolis Night Game
A chaotic score line shows Axaocination Reanlca defeating Minneapolis 9 to 3 while Columbus, Toledo, St. Paul and Louisville trail, with Kansas City, Milwaukee and Indianapolis posting single digits. The night game summary notes uneven play and multiple turnovers.
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Toledo
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Milwaukee
Indianapolis
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Association Games Today in Midwestern Matchups
St Paul meets Toledo while Minneapolis faces Columbus and Milwaukee plays Indianapolis. Kansas City travels to Louisville to cap the slate.
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Eagles and Meats Tangle Again
The Eagles travel to North Amherst to renew a game with Mischka Meats after a last meeting where the Eagles routed Amherst. Bartlome will start for the Eagles and Weldeman is expected to pitch for Amherst.
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Woodmen Visit Grafton State Farm for Sunday clash
The Woodmen travel to Eaton to face Grafton State Farm nine in a 1:30 p.m. game at Ely Park. With a 7-6 record they aim to even their win loss tally. Probable Woodmen lineup includes T Smith at first and Heath pitching with Werts catching.
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Block
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Industrial League results show two decisive games
The Ohio Fuel Gas outfit defeated the Elyria Laundries 9 to 4 while Colson thrashed Western Automatic 22 to 8. Elyria scored all runs in the first inning and then struggled against Fidler. Colson scored in every innings but one and handed the Westerns their first second-half loss.
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Oberlin Blue Sox Double Bill Set at Oberlin
The Oberlin Blue Sox schedule a double header tomorrow at Oberlin. The colors club of New London meets the Blue Sox at 1 pm, with Wear and Mason catching. In the nightcap the Maroons face Oberlin at 2 30 pm, Harrington and Yarbo as battery, as Manager Owens aims for a swift victory.
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Yarbo
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Wakeman Red Caps to host Clyde Merchants tomorrow
The Wakeman Red Caps meet the Clyde Merchants at Wakeman Park tomorrow afternoon. It is the clubs' first ever meeting. Clyde, a strong foe, has only two defeats in twelve starts this season.
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Clyde Merchants
Wakeman Park
Clyde
Hold Trap Shoot at Spring Valley Tomorrow
A trap shoot will be held at Spring Valley Sunday afternoon with several prizes awarded to top shooters.
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Spring Valley
Upset Stuns Champion in Citywide Tennis Tourney
Sam Ryshen upset defending city champion Richard Horan in straight sets 9-7? No, 97 and 63 lines indicate scores, Ryshen wins to reach final against Howard Martin. Martin, Ohio University freshman, beat Harold Halpin to reach final. Tournament draws show 22 singles entrants with rounds through first, second, quarter, and semi finals.
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Russell Davies
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Indians Rally To Beat Browns 6 3 At St Louis
The Indians opened their road trip at Sportsman's Park with a 6 3 victory over the St Louis Browns. Clint Brown pitched well for Cleveland as Johnny Hodapp and Eddie Montague fielded superbly. A three run rally in the sixth inning broke the game open. Willis Hudlin will start for Cleveland next, with Blaeholder pitching for the Browns.
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Willis Hudlin
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Jinz
Blaeholder
Citywide doubles tourney begins Monday
The citywide doubles tourney will begin on Monday with drawings at the courts at 6 oclock. All entries must be present. The first round will be played Monday and Tuesday, the second round and quarter finals Wednesday, the semi final Thursday, and the final Friday.
Ruth Gill Crowned 13 New Bell Tennis Champion
Ruth Gill defeated Rosetta Dyer in a hard fought three set final 6-2 3-6 6-3 to become the city’s girl tennis champion. Dyer won the second set after dropping the first but Gill showed endurance to take the decisive third set.
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Miss Dyer
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Flashes Beat Owls 18-8 In McKinley Showdown
Eastern Heights Flashes clinch series with an 18-8 win over West Side Owls at McKinley. Neal Dunstan homered, four other players nabbed two or more hits, Dunstan struck out four, James five.
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West Side Owls
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W. S. Owls
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If. Green
Rfae
Gerber
Barry
Rumph
Everhart
Griffiths
C Searles
James
E Femly
Smith
Milliken
Finger
Faulhaber
Coniam
C . McCray
Ob Pfaff
Dempsey Named Likely Matchmaker Of Big Chicago Arena
Chicago August 2 Jack Dempsey named likely successor as general manager and matchmaker of the Chicago Stadium the world largest indoor boxing arena Bowman resigned to return to convention work at Stevens Hotel A Madison Square Garden pact with New York promoters is anticipated if Dempsey takes the post
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Galleon Treasure Lost in Storm Off English Coast
Over a century ago a Spanish galleon sank near England with more than 1.9 million dollars in silver and many bars of gold. Evidence persists as silver bars and ingots wash ashore occasionally, proving the wreck remains on the seafloor or nearby.
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England
Baseball News Highlights From Week Start
Inter league focus on Robins Giants and Yankees Senators double header in New York. Adolfo Luque earned his 11th win and Babe Herman hit his 24th homer as Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 9 4. Cubs rally past Pirates 10 7 with Hack Wilson driving in three runs. Gabby Hartnett also hit his 24th homer. Giants win fifth in a row, defeating the Braves 10 4 with six runs batted in by Freddy Lindstrom including two homers and a single and double.
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Babe Herman
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Freddy Lindstrom
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Cardinals Move Up To Fourth With 10-1 Win Over Reds
The St. Louis Cardinals reclaim undisputed fourth place by defeating Cincinnati 10 to 1. Bill Hallahan pitched a four hit game for the Cardinals. In New York, Babe Ruth hit his 37th and 38th homers as the Yankees beat the Red Sox 4 to 1.
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Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers rout White Sox behind Farle Whitehill 12–4
Farle Whitehill pitched in Detroit as the Tigers extended his unbeaten streak to seven games with a 12 to 4 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The win featured strong hitting and decisive early scoring to pull away.
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Farle
Cleveland Topples Browns 6 3 in AL Tilt
Cleveland defeated the St. Louis Browns 6 to 3 in the lone American League game. The Philadelphia Athletics and Washington Senators were idle.
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St. Louis Browns
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Bears stay undefeated as Cubs fall 5 1 in Stadium League
The Bears remained undefeated in the Stadium League second half by defeating the Cubs 5 to 1. Bainbridge starred with five hits for the winners, holding the Cubs scoreless until the final inning. Kruss yielded fourteen hits as the Cubs managed a single run. The Giants Pirates game was a no contest due to ineligible players, with two base hits by M Fritz and S Kaminski and home runs by Kovlak.
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Kruss
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Cros Foretold Talking Machine Eight Months Early
About six decades ago Charles Cros proposed a talking machine, beating Edison by eight months but failed to commercialize and died impoverished. The Peking Gazette, oldest newspaper, began in the T’ang dynasty (618 907).
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Cros
Peking Gazette
Ring Necked Pheasants Help Eat Wheat Pests
Ring necked pheasants are probing fields to reduce wheat pests in a local farm study. The birds feed amid crops and may provide natural pest control benefiting yields. Researchers watch behavior to gauge pest suppression.
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