Pirates Top Cardinals In Pent-Up NL Chase
The Pirates defeated the Cardinals 16 to 7 to move into second place, two teams within a half game of the leaders. Jess Petty pitched seven hits for his second win. George Grantham homered twice as Pittsburgh stretched its win streak to six and 16 of 21. Cubs lost to Cincinnati, while Reds and Phillies won both ends of doubleheader. Browns, White Sox also won. Tigers and other clubs mostly idle.
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Gavuzzi Gains On Leaders In 38-Mile Bunion Derby
Pete Gavuzzi of Southampton England led the bunion derby into El Paso by running 38 miles from Fabens in 3 23 40. He sliced 34 minutes 20 seconds from Johnny Salo’s elapsed lead as Salo finished fifth in 3 58 00. Hedeman of New York finished second in today’s lap in 3 75 12 05.
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Yankees Sign Fordham Star Johnny Murphy
Fordham pitcher Johnny Murphy, a 6 foot 2 inch right hander weighing 195 pounds, has signed with the New York Yankees and will report after completing his college season. Murphy was Fordham’s ace on the mound this year, and the move follows the club that gave Frank Frisch to the majors. Hard to steal a run is Mickey Cochrane, Athletics catcher, noted for his plate presence after college football days.
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Athletics to Practice Ahead of Sunday Doubleheader
The Hagerstown Athletics hold eight practice games tonight at Willow Lane after the Hagerstown Chambersburg game with the Hagerstown Stars. All team members urged to attend as this is the final workout before Sunday’s double header.
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M Tigue Comes Back, Knocked Out by Hoffman
New York boxing scene reports Michael McTigue of County Cork Ireland, age 36, losing in two rounds to George Hoffman at St Nicholas Arena. Hoffman, a former National Amateur champion, overwhelmed the ex light heavyweight champ, who had previously endured knockouts but not by top men.
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Hubs Win 10 Regain Lead at Chambersburg
Hagerstown defeats Chambersburg 9 to 1 as Mathews wins after Howser falters. Sherry and Shealy homer. Moscowitz begins for Moscowitz. Teams clash again today at Willow Lane with Hanover favored to beat the Blue Sox.
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Exhibition Game Brings Babe Ruth and Yankees to Chambersburg
Touring the Blue Ridge Babe Ruth and his Yankees arrive in Chambersburg Friday May 31 for an exhibition with the Little Yanks. The town will close stores early and crowd the streets for the game. Ruth promises a home run for all. Gehrig Huggins and Ruppert are also noted. Local sport writeups highlight recent college and minor league players including Comorosky Hemsley Fullis and Sheeley.
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Baseball Scores From Blue Ridge League Recap
Hagerstown defeated Chambersburg 9 to 1 Martinsburg beat Hanover 12 to 2 Frederick won 4 to 3 against Waynesboro Today’s games feature Chambersburg at Hagerstown Martinsburg at Hanover and Frederick versus Waynesboro
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They All Know Reason Cissell Went In Slump
New York May 2 Young ball players learned a lesson last summer from Chalmers Cissell White Sox shortstop whose remarks about American League pitching did much to shrink his batting average. He was hitting swell before he made that crack and ended up hitting .260. When he said pitching was easy to hit those pitchers faced him with extra effort.
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Raiders Stop Sox and Warriors Clip Redbirds in Bid
The Hanover Raiders ended their skid with a 13 to 2 victory over the Martinsburg Blue Sox, aided by 26 hits. In Frederick, the Warriors beat the Redbirds 4 to 3, with Turner delivering the game’s two base hits and Hanover seizing the win in the ninth inning.
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Routis Drops Buster Brown In Baltimore Title Bout
Andre Routis world featherweight champion scored a technical knockout over Buster Brown of Baltimore at Carlin Park Baltimore last night. Brown hit the canvas three times in the third round and a towel came in as he fell. Baltimore writers and the crowd praised Routis for rough tactics as the championship bout ended with referee Harry Brile watching closely.
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One Injured At Speedway Trials
Myron Stevens of Los Angeles was slightly injured at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during trials for the 500 mile race. His car went out of control and rolled about six times after skidding in the first turn. He may have fractured his right arm and has two bruised feet.
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Two-Year Layoff Meets Challenger in Welter Title Bout
May 28 in Los Angeles Mushy Callahan defends the junior welterweight crown against Fred Mahan the deaf mute challenger in a 10 round fight at the Olympic auditorium Mahan earned a license after a test and fights with sign language and floor vibrations to follow the bell He is active and has a strong punching pace but trails in betting odds
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Race Driver Escapes Injury After Puddle Blamed
Physicians said the race driver appeared uninjured. Stevens blamed the accident on a water puddle, though AAA officials said investigation found no water on the course. International League scores include Toronto 6 Buffalo 1, Rochester 5 Montreal 2, Baltimore 7 Newark 6, Jersey City 9 Reading 3.
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Beall Signed by Washington Club Now a Pro
Walter Beall, former Washington sandlot pitcher, signed by the Washington Club. He had been a free agent after the Yankees paid Rochester a $50 fee a year ago. In Southern Association action Mobile beat Little Rock 2 0, Memphis 6 New Orleans 2, Atlanta Nashville rain.
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