Johnny Westrope shines as 218th winner of the year
The young jockey Johnny Westrope rode to victory at New York tracks then Hagerstown. He led one home first and placed another, highlighting a rapid rise among eastern riders. Veteran umpire Bill Brennan died after an emergency ulcer operation, three days after the season’s final game. Cubs beat the Giants 2–0, narrowing the lead to 14 games. John Paul Rizor set a Battle Creek Midlandlot record by pitching in 28 games. Sunny Jim Bottomley, famed for first base work, says he plans to retire to the Ozarks to hunt and fish.
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Cubs win opener in rain delayed series with Giants
The Cubs beat the Giants 2 to 0 as Carl Hubbell struggled and Bill Bush excelled after a two hour rain delay. Pittsburgh tied for second with a 1 0 win over the Braves, while St Louis defeated Brooklyn and Dizzy Dean earned his 20th victory. In the American League, Cleve…
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Sharkey Returns to Middlewest in Levinsky Bout
Jack Sharkey, former world heavyweight champion, returns with a comeback bid against Chicago light heavyweight Levinsky in a ten round bout at Comiskey Park Chicago. Sharkey earns a 25000 dollar guarantee plus 40 percent of the gate while Levinsky receives 20 percent of the remaining receipts after expenses.
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Three-Week Schedule Shows Uneven Results Across League
In a San Francisco court a trio of days are set aside for Chinese defendants. Elsewhere land and Washington were rained out while the New York Yankees and Detroit had an open date. The Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox split a double header with Chicago winning 3 2 in the opener as Jimmie Foxx hit his 45th homer and the A’s took the second 4 2 on Red Faber. The Boston Red Sox beat the St Louis Browns 3 1 as Lloyd Brown limited the Browns to six hits.
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Race results from Martinsburg track meet include six races
Results show maiden two year old races won by Horatio Hugh and Timber Fire with payoffs of 6.50 3.90 3.20 and 9.00 4.40 3.00. Multiple other races list winners Black Dreams, Bohemian Grove, and Captor with listed odds, with times from 1:04 1-5 to 1:04. Details include runners Ocean Kist, Trojerk, Girdles, and more, with additional purses and distances.
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Shamrocks Plan For Big Season Met By Williamsport Club
The Shamrock Social Club of Williamsport met at Manager Stenger’s home to map a busy schedule. A square dance is planned at Gateway barn on September 22. Practice sessions run Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 15 PM. Games are set with top school and amateur leagues. a match with a Philadelphia club is pending.
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Yesterdanse Stars Shutout Giants With Nine Scattered Hits
Yesterdanse STARS shut out the Giants with nine scattered hits as AL Simmons of the White Sox led a raid on Athletics pitching with a homer and three singles. Larry French of the Pirates blanked the Braves for a 1-0 victory. Lloyd Brown of the Red Sox limited the Browns to six hits to win, and Bill Lewis of the Cardinals walloped a homer and added two singles against the Dodgers.
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Plan Soccer Team Formed by Shannons in Williamsport
The Shannons of Williamsport plan to organize a soccer team for the coming season at Fred Lowman’s home. All baseball club members and others wanting a tryout are asked to attend tonight at o'clock.
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Shannons Challenge Washington County Clubs for Series
William sport based Shannons baseball club declares a three game series with any Washington county clubs. They boast a 19–3 record against independent teams and list players Potts Myers Mentzer Eyler Bryan Nutter Lowman Jessop Brown R Mentzer Rickard Anderson Stenger. They beat Downsville Cave town Raiders Middleburg Harrystown A C Charl stons Kemps Wildcat Juniors Antietam Redbirds and lost to Security Stars Raiders and Middleburg. Matches may be at home or away.
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Major Loop Standings Highlight Yesterday Results
American League actions showed Boston defeating St. Louis 3 to 1 while Philadelphia suffered a 2 to 4 loss. Several games were postponed with notable matchups set for today and tomorrow including Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston.
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National League Scores and Upcoming Games
Reports show Chicago beat New York 4 to 1 meeting Pittsburgh. Boston 4, St Louis 0. Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia and Cincinnati rain. Upcoming games include Beaton at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Cincinnati. New York at Chicago and Brooklyn at St Louis.
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