Playoff hopes loom in Blue Ridge League as Maroons rally
In a tense set of late-season games, Chambersburg slips toward a second-half deficit while Martinsburg tightens the chase. Manager Mickey Kelliher orders players to stay in town, with Wayneboro looming Labor Day as the likely battleground. Yack Smith and Hank Harvey struggle for majors respect, as Hagerstown and Hollywood figures spark regional boxing chatter.
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Ruth Tied With Gehrig For Home Runs Inning HR Tie
Ruth homered in the eleventh to tie Gehrig for 38th, lifting the Yankees over the White Sox 3-2 as Pipgras and Moore held Chicago to five hits. Speaker led Washington past the Browns 4-1. Browns won 3-2 in the second game. Cubs faltered as Herman and Barret drove in runs to beat the Cubs.
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Dempsey the Fighter and Hotel Pro proprietor in Los Angeles
Calif Aug 15 Jack Dempsey famed fighter turns business man in Los Angeles while preparing for the Tunney bout He runs the Barbara hotel rebuilds staff weighs cuts to boost profits and frets over dirt in the kitchen asserting money drives his operations He remains focused on boxing and business balance
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Speculating on Series Cubs Victors in New York
Speculation runs on potential Yanks Cubs clash for title with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig centerpiece. Hal Carlson’s pitching and Rast’s fielding noted as key contrasts as teams approach anticipated showdown.
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Camel Cigarettes Dominate Modern Smoking Trends
The passage claims people of the age spend millions on life’s pleasures and put Camel first among cigarettes. It asserts smokers seek quality and that Camel value has won the modern world, with increasing millions choosing Camel as their favorite. You too will find it yours.
Parksley Triumphs Over Canners in Bridge Thriller
Parksley Va August 17. Parkeley won the game in a high scoring exchange with the spuds limited to 9 runs while Parksley posted 12. Gravatt Whits Perry and Tage contributed hits as Cambrifire 01 020 200 5 12 0. International and Middle Atlantic leagues list several results including Toronto 8-1 over Jersey City and Reading 8-2 over Syracuse.
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Dempsey to Train Behind Closed Doors Before Fight
Boxers Dempsey and Tunney prepare for their September 22 title bout. Dempsey will train briefly in public then seclude at Lincoln Field race course, while Tunney remains at Lake Villa camp until early September. Training locations include Speculator New York as a key prep site.
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Mostil May Return Soon For White Sox
CHICAGO Aug 18 Although the White Sox and six other American League teams are out of the pennant race the Sox may be strengthened within a fortnight by Johny Atostis their star outfielder who slumped in spring training and misspelled season play. De Mostil received a noisy greeting at Sox Park during batting practice and displayed hitting near his prior form, which had made him the league’s top outfielder last year.
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