Babe Ruth eyes two more seasons to end his playing days
The article recalls Babe Ruth pondering two further seasons with the Yankees and potential post playing plans. It compares Ruth’s era to Babe Cobb’s retirement and notes fan reactions and Ruth’s possible shift to management while reflecting on baseball’s aging stars.
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Cubs Fail to Benefit from Grimes Deal with Cardinals
Burleigh Grimes failed to deliver for the Cubs as Lonnie Warneke thrived. Grimes went 4 wins and 8 losses, with three straight losses in relief. Brooklyn edged Chicago 5 to 4, halting a chase of the league leaders as Boston, St. Louis, and Philadelphia won.
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Jurges the Speed Demon Returns to Cubs After Wounds
Chicago July 14. Bill Jurges cub shortstop, famed for speed, returns to training eight days after gunshot injuries from a hotel room shooting. He aims to play again soon but must appear in court tomorrow for Violet Valli charged with assault with intent to kill.
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Indians rally with Chalmers Cissell in tenth inning
Chalmers Cissell delivered a tenth inning single to lift the Indians to a fourth straight win over the Athletics. Babe Ruth and Frank Crosetti homered with a runner aboard for the Yankees against the Browns. Ed Brandt and Tom Zachary earned a double Braves win over the Pirates. Pinky Whitney drove in two and scored for the Phillies in a 3 2 victory over the Reds. Paul Derringer pitched eight innings to beat the Giants for the Cardinals.
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Go-Getters Seek Junior Baseball Games
The Western Union Go-Getters have reorganized and plan to trim junior teams. Any junior team wanting a game Sunday should contact Manager Wood at the Western Union office. A practice is set for tomorrow at 6 PM on the City Tark diamond. members should arrive on time.
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Baseball standings and schedule update with Grove City coach
The report lists today and tomorrow’s MLB games across the National League with results from yesterday. It also notes Grove City College’s hiring of Big Bill Amos as football coach for one year, replacing Charlie Berry.
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Final Trials for Berth on Olympic Team
America prepares for decisive Olympic track and field tryouts at Stanford with a packed field of stars. World record seekers will feature in at least seven events as Lawson Robertson, Olympic head coach, says the selection will be clear after Friday and Saturday trials ahead of Los Angeles.
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Track stars vie for 1948 Olympic team spots
Preliminaries cut 300 hopefuls to 125 for Saturday finals with 18 events. The first three finishers in each event earn Olympic selection, plus additional runners for 400 and 1600 relays. East leads with 29 picks, Midwest 21, Far West 17, South 2.
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Practice Tonight For Security Trojan Athletics
Manager Les Young schedules a 5:00 p.m. practice on Security field for the Security Trojan Athletics. The squad shows improved hitting and top fielding as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Bluebirds on the Finebirds’ diamond.
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Nemacolin Woman Wins Annual Golf Tourney Crown
Mildred Underwood of Nemacolin wears the crown after winning the Nemacolin meet yesterday with a low gross 85 to lead 196 feminine golfers in the annual women's invitation tournament.
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Virginia and Maryland Polo Teams Meet at Williamsport
Eight top Virginia players including Kirk Patrick Turner Wiltshire Rawlins and Johnny Walker bring fast ponies to Williamsport field for two games against Washington County. Matches set for Saturday and Sunday at 3 30 P M with local fans from Frederick Waynesboro Chambersburg Winchester Martinsburg and surrounding county attending.
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R D McKee Sues for Damages Over Store Value
R D McKee sues alleging losses from faulty goods at a store named The Live Store run by Hoffman Barnhart and Clopper. Damages sought include 16.85 with potential totals from 30 to 35 dollars in related claims.
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