Simmons and Fisher Lead Major Hitter Averages
George Fisher of St Louis and Al Simmons of Philadelphia head the majors in hitting, with Simmons at .403 American league pace and Fisher at .421 in the National League. The report, based on games through June 26, notes Ruth leads American league homers with 26, Hodapp tops hits, Gehrig drives in, Rice base steals, and Cuyler and Klein pace NL in several categories. Team and league batting averages are listed for both leagues.
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George Fisher
St. Louis
New York Giants
al Simmons
Philadelphia Athletics
United Press
Simmons
Fisher
Babe Ruth
John Hodapp
Cleveland
Lou Gehrig
Sam Rice
Washington
Cal Off Gallant Fox Which One Race
New York June 28 The promised return race between Gallant Fox and Whichone failed to materialize in the Dwyer Stakes at Aqueduct. Whichone withdrew because of a quarter crack in his heel, an injury that may keep him idle late this season or retire him for the year.
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New York
William Woodward
Gallant Fox
Harry Payne Whitney
Whichone
Eagles Journey to Wakeman Tomorrow
The Eagles travel to Wakeman to face the Red Caps in a return clash after a 3-0 win earlier this season. Local practice has been intense and a pitching duel is anticipated between Elyria southpaw Ely and Baldwin Wallace hurler Baldwin.
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Wakeman
Red Caps
Birdmen
Bartleme
Thut
Elyria Southpaw
Car Bement
Baldwin-Wallace
Major League Leaders in American and National Leagues
American League leaders include Simmons of Philadelphia with 54 games played 212 at bats 58 runs 84 hits and a .396 average Wash Rice 59 243 58 968 395 Cochrane 53 180 41 71 391 Ruth 63 222 83 58 393 Gehrig 63 231 57 90 3590. National League leaders feature O Doul Philadelphia 67 225 47 92 .4095 Klein Philadelphia 60 250 50 101 .404 P Waner 54 201 45 82 .402 Terry 62 254 62 101 .398 Stephenson 51 170 33 67 .394 Leader a year ago today O Doul Philadelphia .399.
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Cochrane
Ruth
N. Y
Gehrig
Foax
Philadelphia
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Terry
Steph’son
O'Doul
Bass Camecovert bout to feature foul checks
June 28 Herman Taylor and Bobby Guanis announced foul checks will be attached to all tickets for the Benny Bass Tony Camecovert match on July 28. The move follows the State Athletic Commission decision to require foul checks on major future boxing bouts in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
State Athletic Commissiin
Herman Taylor
Bobby Guanis
Benny Bass
Tony
Eagles to stage amateur boxing show July 4 at Riverview Park
Promoter Johnny Kolopus announces a stacked Elyria Eagles card for the Fourth of July celebration at Riverview Park with Tony Jezewski Charlie Zaneska Ollie Downs and others. The boxing ring rises near the grand stand as seating is arranged for a full house.
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Elyria Eagles
Riverview Park
Tony Jezewski
Charlie Zaneska
Tony
Zameska
Bor
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Ollie Downs
Eliria
Johnny Miller
Elyria
Tommy Lowry
Billy Wash
Kolopus
Johnny
Veterans Show At Lorain Big Flop
The Veterans of Foreign Wars boxing show in Lorain drew about 200 paid admissions instead of 3000. Main bout was canceled after Announcer Leo Maturak blamed the crowd for dissatisfaction while Jack Rose substituted for an injured opponent. Several fights ended with knockdowns and disputed decisions, highlighted by Johnny Jezewski vs Urbanski and local standout Bill Wash stopping Jack Davis in two rounds.
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Lorain
Leo Maturak
Tiny Debolt
Chuck Burns
Barberton
Akron
Jack Rose
Frank Florain
Arvin Spence
Cleveland
Spence
Rose
Danny Dillon
Marty Mazzeo
Mazzeo
Johnny Jezewski
Elyria
Kid Urbanski
Jezewski
Urbanski
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Bill Wash
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Jack Davis
Davis
Schmeling Blames NYSAC for Foul Heavyweight Fights
Max Schmeling criticizes the New York State Athletic Commission for protecting fighters like Jack Sharkey and failing to punish fouls. He plans a September rematch with Sharkey, but urges strict penalties for foulers. He argues disabled fighters should not be forced to continue a bout.
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New York State Athletic Commission
New York
Germany
Bremen
Jack Sharkey
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Schmeling
Sharkey
Commission
Godfrey
Philadelphia
Max
Muldoon
Phil Scott
Pajama four ball mixed golf event at Spring Valley
A four ball mixed tournament with entrants in pajama attire will headline tomorrow at Spring Valley. Pathe News reel photographers will film the proceedings. The event features four ball foursomes with two man teams and total combined handicaps. An inter club match between Spring Valley and Oberlin is set for today at Oberlin. A blind par tournament is planned for Sunday morning at Spring Valley, announced by Bob Randall.
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Pathe
Elyria Country Club
Oberlin
Bob Randall
Merchants Defeat Grafton 13-8 in Deciding Game
The Elyria Merchants Junior team clinched the three game series against Grafton with a 13-8 win at Grafton yesterday. Pruske started, relieved by Jones in the fifth, who pitched five shutout innings and fanned ten batters.
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Pruske
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Woodmen Meet Joppa in Cascade Tilt Tomorrow
After a 7 to 6 loss to Wellington, the Woodmen prepare to rebound hosting Joppa at Cascade. Earl Holbrook joins infield to boost defense while Werts shifts to catcher as Cook is sidelined for several weeks. Players must arrive by two, with a 2 03 start aim as manager Mahl plans to start promptly.
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Cascade
Joppa
Earl Holbrook
Cook
Mahl
Miller Twirling Turns Back Yanks In Indians Win
Walter Miller pitched superbly for Cleveland, relieving Hudlin and silencing the Yankees as the Indians topped New York 11 to 7 after a long losing skid. Bib Falk sparked a 4-for-4 day with four RBIs, and Miller also hit a three-base hit while guiding Cleveland to a doubleheader setup.
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Lazzeri
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Ruth
Averill
Morgan
Burnett
Jamieson
Werber
Gehrig
Myatt
Miller
Chapman
Goldman
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Hargrave
Eleanor Holm Sets New 400 Backstroke World Mark
In Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Athletic Club Miss Eleanor Holm of the New York Women’s Swimming Association swam the 400 yard backstroke in 6 25 1 5 to set a new world record for women. The previous mark was 6 10 set by Sy Bil Bauer in 1925.
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Eleanor Holm
New York Women's Swimming Association
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Miss Holm
Sy Bil Bauer
Elyria Red Caps Junators Face West Side Juniors at Richwine Field
The Elyria Red Caps Junators meet the West Side Juniors at Richwine Field tomorrow. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. Local fans expect a competitive afternoon game between two youth teams.
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Elyria Red Caps
Richwine Field
Elyria Battles to Retain League Lead
Elyria aims to clinch the first half title in a crucial Suburban League clash at Riverview Park against Lorain. Star pitcher Mike Skryp seeks his eighth straight win as Buck Needles counters for Lorain in a likely pitchers' duel.
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Lorain
Riverview Park
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Mike
Lo- Tain
Buck Needles
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Standings and scheduled games in American and National leagues
American standings show Cleveland 11, New York 7, Philadelphia 2 8, St Louis 8 3, Washington 6, Detroit 4, with Chicago Boston and rain. Today Cleveland at New York, Chicago at Boston, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at Washington. National games list Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Cubs
Chuck Klein
Hack Wilson
Chicago
Walter Berfer
Boston
Brame
Pittsburgh
Osborn
Phelps
Brooklyn
Herb Pennack
New York
Bill Walker
Wes Ferrell
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington
Detroit
Herulta
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St Lows
Detrot
St Louis
Ttsbureh
Piladelphia
Pittsburg
Association Results and Schedule
Kansas City defeated Columbus 91 to 2 in a long game of 13 innings. Toledo edged Milwaukee 6 to 5. Minneapolis beat Indianapolis 7 to 6, while St Paul defeated Louisville 14 to 6. Today’s games include Indianapolis at Minneapolis, Louisville at St Paul, Toledo at Milwaukee, and Columbus at Kansas City.
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Kansas City
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Milwaukee
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Miller and Bishop Set for Ohio Amateur Final at Cox Trophy
In Toledo Ohio on June 28 two golfers from Columbus and Toledo advance to the final of Ohio's amateur Championship. Glenn Bishop of Columbus Elks and Ray Miller of Toledo Inverness Club defeat veterans in semi finals to reach the title match for the James M Cox Trophy.
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Columbus
James M Cox
Glenn Bishop
Columbus Elks
Ray Miller
Bishop
Raleigh Joe
Miller
Harold Weber
Johnny Florio
Inverness Club
Ruth Goining Strong Ahead of 1927 Season
Babe Ruth, earning $80,000 per season, in 11 days before his 1927 schedule, hit his 27th homer yesterday off Walter Miller, as Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 6 to 4 to rise to fifth in the National League. The Giants defeated St Louis 9 to 4 after Grimes gave up 12 hits. a Chicago Boston AL game was postponed due to rain.
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Babe Ruth
Walter Miller
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St. Louis
New York Giants
Burleigh Grimes
Chicago
Cubs
Brooklyn Robins
Ohio Fuel Gas tops standings with 65 win over Troxel
The Ohio Fuel Gas team strengthened its hold on second place in the Industrial League last night by edging the Troxel team 65 to the Troxel, while Steel & Tubes defeated Boston. Cincinnati scored five in the eighth to tie the game, but Cincinnati could not hold the Reds in the ninth and fell 7 to 6.
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Troxel
Steel & Tubes
Boston
Cincinnati
Reds
Sharkey Enters Semi Finals in Cleveland Press Tourney
Jim Sharkey, local tennis ace, reached the Cleveland Press Junior tournament semi finals after two victories over Cleveland opponents. He meets Ralph Minnich of Lorain High. Sharkey beat Grossman 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the third round and edged Fitzgerald 1-6 6-5 12-10 in a dramatic fourth round clash.
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Jim Sharkey
Cleveland Press
Cleveland
Jim
Ralph Minnich
Lorain High
Grossman
Lincoln
Fitzgerald
St. Ignatius
Ralph Staten
Lakewood High
Immense Crowd Attends Garden Golf Opening Event
An immense crowd witnessed Garden Golf Inc miniature golf course opening at East avenue and Broad street. Louis Mason and Bill Rosie tied for first with 46, Len Sadowski took third with 47, while Mrs. R. H. Zeilman won ladies first with 57. Alan Van Wormer posted 50 and J. O Sybert second with 458.
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Broad Street
Little Joe
Stankard
Eidt
Bob Randall
Clark Black
al Mason
Bill Rosie
Bill
Len Sadowski
Leon Ouellette
Elyria Country Club
Alan van Wormer
Alan
R. H. Zeilman
Jack Flynn
Baseball News Philadelphia and Brooklyn Edge in Tight Race
Philadelphia and Brooklyn pressed for league lead as Washington Senators and Chicago Cubs won. Kiki Cuyler hit a go ahead homer in the tenth to lift Chicago 7 5 over Brooklyn. Alvin Crowder won again for Washington as Senators beat Detroit 6 4. Athletics split a doubleheader with St Louis 8 2 and 3.
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Alvin Crowder
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
Ferry Across St Germain River Carried On Since 12th Century
A historic ferry crossing on the St Germain river at Cornwall England has operated without interruption since the 1100s, reflecting long standing local transport links and medieval origins.
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