Yanks Edge Toward End of 2 Year World Title Reign
New York City Aug 15 Deeply worn by losses the Yankees near the end of their two year reign as world champions. Four straight defeats in the west and the Athletics hold a possible path to the pennant. The Athletics would clinch if the Yankees falter. Miller Huggins changes lineups while players express discontent over decisions.
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Willys Overland Extends Lead in Industrial League
Willys Overland defeated Steel and Tubes 9 to 2 to extend its top position in the YMCA Industrial League. Columbia Steel trails with six wins, while Willys’ win and the day’s other results reshuffled several standings. Five Willys players homered, Ozminski and Phillips hitting circuit clouts, aiding a large scoring burst plus miscues by Steel and Tubes.
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Umpire Hit by Pop Bottle at Riot Hospitalized
Columbus Ohio reports umpire Joe Rue suffered a concussion after a riot at the ball park. He was expected to leave the hospital today for Toledo as his condition, once grave, improved with doctors fearing possible complications earlier in the week.
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William H Sherdel Hall of Fame Ballplayer From Hanover
William Henry Sherdel born in Hanover Pennsylvania on August 15 1896 began baseball as a pitcher for the Hanover Blue Ridge league in 1915. He joined Milwaukee in 1916 for 750 dollars and moved to the St Louis Cardinals in 1917 where he pitched in two World Series.
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Athletics edge Indians in 17th inning for opener win
In Cleveland on August 15 the Athletics defeated the Indians 5 to 3 after 17 innings. Jim Foxx homered to decide the game as Philadelphia out hit Cleveland 20 to 13 with 23 men left on base. Mose Grove pitched for Philadelphia with Miller and Hudlin for Cleveland. The Sewell brothers contributed nine hits collectively in a lengthy, drama-filled opener.
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Foxx and Boles lead hits as Cleveland wins 3-2 over Philadelphia. Miller fans 9 over 8 9 innings, Foxx homers, Hodapp Gardner and Fonseca contribute. Errors and base paths show 23 Cleveland left on base for the night. Umpires Nallin Dinneen McGowan. Time 3:23.
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Pirates edge Braves 1 0 on Adams sacrifice fly
The Pirates beat the Boston Braves 1 to 0 as Adams delivers a sacrifice fly scoring Paul Waner for the winning run on three Braves hits. Cubs up at Ebbets Field and lead the National League by eight games. Don Hurst hits his 25th homer to lift the Phillies over the Reds 2 to 1 in seven innings.
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Suspend Racing At Bainbridge
Bainbridge Park track suspended racing until the contribution betting system is tested in court. Owner Thomas J. McGinty announced through attorney Richard Moriarity that the meet would close with three days left after McGinty and three assistants were arrested on gambling charges. Moriarity seeks an immediate hearing. the Sept. 3 date was noted. Decisions on legality will determine future meets.
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St Agnes Aims for Tie With Church League Clash
St Agnes hopes to tie Holy Cross for first in the YMCA Church Baseball League by beating Church of Christ at Hamilton School at 6 30 p m tonight. A prior attempt to play was halted in the fourth inning Tuesday evening.
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City Team Players Move Practice To Friday Night
City team players congratulate themselves on avoiding tonight's workout as Manager Bill Struck shifts practice to Friday. Rain and cloudy conditions at Riverview Park hindered sessions, but players hope for better weather for the season opener in the title series at home Sunday and the final practice.
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And What A Pair Apparent in Connie Mack’s A’s Rise
The article notes Connie Mack’s Philadelphia Athletics atop the American League with Lefty Grove as the league’s toughest pitcher and Al Simmons as the leading run producer. It cites Simmons driving in more runs than any other player to date, with Jimmy Foxx close in batting, while Grove dominates in games won percentage.
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Wallace Wins Third Decision Over Grogan in Cleveland Fight
Billy Wallace of Cleveland and Philadelphia lightweight earned his third victory over Tommy Grogan of Omaha with a 7-3 decision from referee Lew Magnolia in Taylor Bowl Cleveland. Wallace was knocked down once in round three but stayed unhurt. They split the fifth, and Wallace lost the final round. Wallace weighed 134 1 2 pounds to Grogan's 134 3/4. Semi final saw Mike Pagan decision Lope Tenorio. Other results include Simones over Andrews, Spence over Arthurs, Antley over Bracale, and a draw between Edwards and Donato.
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Leading Hitters in the American League
The season leaders show Phil Foxx with 153 hits in 400 at bats and a .383 average, Phil Simmons with 168 hits in 91 runs with a .371 average, Cleval Fonseca with 157 hits in 427 at bats and a .368 average, N Y Combs with 158 hits in 435 at bats and a .363 average, and St Louis Manash with 166 hits in 459 at bats and a .362 average. Goslin of Washington led a year ago with .380.
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Boston leader year ago today horn by the .381
The record fragment notes players and numbers with leaders, listing Herman O Doul Terry Hornsby Traynor Hendrick and a Boston reference. It asserts Hornsby led a category a year ago today with a .381 mark, alongside various measured stats for other players.
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Gun Club Plans Shoot August 25 at La Grange Range
The Elyria Rifle and Pistol Club announces a shoot at their La Grange road range on August 25. Shotgun rifle and pistol events are planned with wives families and friends invited to attend.
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Police Solve Mystery Of Golf Balls With Dog Mashie
New York August 14 The Great Lost Ball Mystery at Van Cortlandt Park golf course ended with Patrolman Joseph Cleary exposing a dog named Mashie as the ball lifter. Cleary and two officers tracked the dog to a man named Frank Conroy who denied theft. seven marked balls were found in his pockets. Conroy was charged with disorderly conduct and trespassing.
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Club to Host Gala Shoot Amid Summer Plans
Members invited to attend the shoot as plans unfold to make it the gala event of the club's summer season. Organizers aim for a high profile gathering featuring notable participants and enhanced activities. The event is framed as a centerpiece of the club's warm weather schedule.
How They Stand in Major League Baseball Standings
Clubs W L Pet. Philadelphia 61 New York 42 607 131-2 Cleveland 58 52 527 22 St Louis 57 54 514 231-2 Detroit 53 57 473 27 Washington 46 61 430 32 1-2 Chicago 43 63 387 271-2 Boston 35 738 324 45 Games behind leaders.
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Baseball Scores from Yesterday’s Night Games
Phillies beat Cleveland 5 to 3 in 17 innings. Washington trounced Chicago 11 to 3. Detroit outslugged New York 17 to 13. Boston defeated St. Louis 4 to 1.
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Philadelphia at Cleveland and other NBA games
Philadelphia plays Cleveland while Washington meets Chicago and New York travels to Detroit. Boston visits St. Louis as the schedule continues.
Chicago Brooklyn Rain Delays Games In City Matchups
Weather stops play as Chicago faces Brooklyn with no game played. St Louis and New York also idle due to rain. Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 2 to 1 and Pittsburgh loses to Boston 0 to 1 in the day’s results.
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Chicago at Brooklyn Rivalry Grabs Weekend Spotlight
Major basketball matchups headline Saturday schedule with Chicago visiting Brooklyn while Pittsburgh hosts Boston Cincinnati plays Philadelphia and St Louis travels to New York in a dense marquee card featuring strong Eastern and Midwestern teams.
Milwaukee at Lowieville matchup preview
Local schedule card lists Milwaukee versus Lowieville, Kansas City versus Indianapolis, St. Paul against Columbus, and Minneapolis facing Toledo. Readers get upcoming game pairings and venues with no further details on dates or results.
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Weathered Scores Mark Rainy Toronto and Montreal Games
Yesterday's results show Toronto Newark main feature with a 7 3 score between Baltimore and Rochester. Montreal played Jersey City as both games were halted by rain in the region.
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Montreal at Jersey City and other league games
A garbled Central League summary lists Montreal at Jersey City and several other matchups. Lincolnized lines mention Toronto at New 1az Buffalo at Mevdrs Rochester at Mate oare with scores around 75 52 519 and 57 42 509. A first inning rally by Washington produced seven runs to defeat the Chicago Sox 11 to ?
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Senior Tennis Tournament Planned By Y M C A In Elyria
Plans for Elyria's annual Senior Tennis Tournament promoted by the Y M C A are under way. Robert T. Moore says any man or boy in Elyria is eligible. entries accepted at the Y M C A through noon Saturday with drawings soon after. Matches will be at Cascade Park in singles and doubles. Last year’s singles champion was Richard Horan. doubles champs were Horan and C C Harpster.
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Baseball Leaderboard Snapshots and Odd Factette
Yesterday's American and National League leaders feature Foxx and Ruth among top sluggers with Cronin, Gehringer, and Ott contributing strong totals. League totals show National 593 and American 469 runs. Also noted is a definition of srcophant from Greek roots figs and discoverer, and a note on an improvised wind shield shade to cut glare.
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Watching the Scoreboard Watching the Scoreboard
United Press reports yesterday's heroes Robert Mose Grove and Jimmy Foxx led the Philadelphia Athletics to a 5 3 17 inning victory over Cleveland Grove pitched all 17 innings allowing 20 hits Foxx hit his 28th homer breaking a 3 3 tie and Grove earned his 18th win The Athletics widened their lead over the Yankees to 13 12 games Detroit Tigers routed the Yankees 17 13 aided by five Yankee errors and 18 Tigers hits
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Red Sox beat Browns 4 1 as Gaston outpitched Gray
Milt Gaston outpitched Sam Gray and the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Browns 4 to 1. Phil Todt delivered a perfect day with hits in three trips to the plate.
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