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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1928
Page
6
Martha Nobelius delivered the second record performance of the day as the modern renewal of the ancient Olympiad moved into swimming in Amsterdam. Frank Getty reports from the U P desk on August 7.
New York Daily News reports Jack Dempsey signed with Tex Rickard to fight the heavyweight elimination tournament winner, aiming for next summer. Dempsey would train after his current show. the paper predicts a denial would be incorrect.
The article reports Martha Novi lius of New York breaking a world record in the 200 metre dash and a second Olympic record by Arne Borg in the 1500 metres. It covers the strong American rowing prospects on the Sloten Canal with California's eight and Penn A. C. in double sculls, and notes boxing contenders led by Spike Webb in weighing in. United States teams face stiff competition from Germany Canada Italy and Sweden.
A compact listing of baseball players across the American and National Leagues, noting Ruth Gehrig Hauser Simmons and others with home run tallies or notable standings. Includes players from Yankees Athletics Browns Cubs Cardinals Robins Phillies Braves and Tigers with scattered figures.
A young infielder named Sunny Jim Bottomley rose from minor league struggles to star for the St. Louis Cardinals. After bench training and a rapid hitting upgrade in Syracuse, he debuted in the majors with a .348 season average and displaced veteran Jack Fournier at first base, becoming the club’s feared sluggers and a clear barometer of team success.
Gene Tunney after a July 28 defeat to Tom Heeney denied quitting boxing and hosted a retirement party. Despite millionaire status, questions arise about his next moves and possible paths, including marriage or religious life, while fans await a clearer plan beyond a Europe walk. Boston’s Bill Carrigan weighs in on Charley Berry’s potential as a star catcher, noting Berry’s early promise with the Dallas Texas League club.
The text notes Berry a baseball star at Lafayette College who also stood out as an All-American end candidate on the football team. Carrigan is linked to Freddy Hoffman, a veteran, and Heving, with some big league expert involvement referenced.
Philadelphia light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran has signed to fight Boston’s Jack Sharkey in a 15 round heavyweight bout on October 5 under Tex Rickard. The bout is planned as part of the eliminations to determine Gene Tunney’s successor. Sharkey has not yet signed.
A rookie catcher reported to camp last spring and has since appeared in about half the games, receiving ample chances to prove himself. He has shown rapid improvement in the finer points of catching and is hitting over .200 as he develops with Boston.
Babe Ruth went 4 for 4 with a single in four at bats. Lou Gehrig also had four at bats with a single. Hack Wilson hit two home runs in four at bats in the first game of a doubleheader but went hitless in the second game with three attempts.
Washington and Cleveland split a doubleheader in Cleveland with the Indians taking the first game 7 to 4 and the Nationals losing the second 11 to 2. Box scores show Gaston Brown and Kenna for Washington and Hadley Roel Milius Bayne Harder Grant and Sewell for Cleveland with pitching notes omitted.
Warren Baseball Club led by Bob Burns is expected to strengthen its lineup for Sunday's game against Jamestown Spider-Webbs at Celoron Park. Rumors place Ripp from Eric Anthony Cleaners at shortstop, Mintzer at second or third, and Pike Peterson or Verne Groupe on the mound while McCullough handles catching duties.
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia defeated Chicago by 7 to 1 while a five point spread favored Philadelphia over Chicago. Rain caused several postponements. Today's games include St Louis versus New York and Pittsburgh against Brooklyn with Cincinnati and roster mismatches noted. Tomorrow fits Cincinnati at Boston and Chicago versus Philadelphia with a 21 point Chicago lead.
Chicago beat New York five to four in fifteen minutes. Detroit defeated Philadelphia eight to six. St Louis won nine to four against Boston while Cleveland took seven to two over Washington. Schedule shows Boston at St Louis New York at Chicago Washington at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Detroit.
International League games saw Montreal beat Newark 6 to 5 and Buffalo 3 to 0 over Toronto. American Association results had Louisville 3 St. Paul 2 and Minneapolis 12 Indianapolis 10. Toledo 4 Milwaukee 1 and Columbus 6 Kansas City 5 with 5 draws. Harry Heilmann homered twice and doubled in three at bats. Frisch Hornsby Cobb and War ner idle.
The Farm Journal reports a near black car nation variety as the latest bloom from the International Flower Show in Ghent Belgium. Ghent is noted for vibrant flower displays with many markets and large conservatories. Cautious buyers are urged to read classified ads carefully.
Chicago out hits New York 20 to 8 in a 5 4 extra inning victory. Willie Kamm tripled in the 15th to drive in the decisive run as Grady Adkins shuts down the Yankees after Faber start. Combs leads New York with three hits including a triple.
East Side Fruit and Nypenn Furniture duel at Russell Field in Tribune Industrial Baseball. Lefty Joe Massa Nypenn and Har Lord of East Side Fruit expected to start, aiming to sweep the three game series and halt Ny Penn’s title bid. A Ny Penn win keeps them in the running for the half and boosts their four figure percentage. Newell Printers and Bankers play Wednesday, while Friday pits Warren County Dairy against State Hospital.
Henri Cochet, French tennis star, defeated Bill Tilden in straight sets, signaling Cochet as the world’s greatest. The remark comes after Tilden’s prior victory over Lacoste, with Cochet’s 1926 5-set win ending Tilden’s six-year reign at Forest Hills.
The Philadelphia Athletics drop a 5 to 3 game to the Detroit Tigers after failing to capitalize on earlier gains. Heilmann belts a second inning homer for Detroit as Earnshaw earns the win and Phillies hitters remain erratic.
St. Louis Browns defeat Boston Red Sox 9 to 4 as Manush and Kress deliver early offense with three hits apiece. Despite Boston’s late rally, St. Louis held the lead through the middle and final innings.
Shreveport Sports power bats to a 9-2 victory over Beaumont as Johnson enters in relief in the third. Holman and Deviveros homer, Phillips lasts 2 1/3, Johnson steadies with four shutout innings after rough fourth.
Hammond Irons, champs of the first half, defeated the Linkers 12 to 2 in an abbreviated five inning game. Chapel pitched for Hammond and Lyle allowed many hits. Sharpe collected two hits including a triple as Hammonds plated three in the first, seven in the fourth, one in the fifth, and scored in all but the second inning.
Chicago Cubs were swept by Philadelphia Phillies 8 to 7 in the first game and 5 to 1 in the second. Hack Wilson hit his 25th and 26th homers in the opener. Blake, Holly and Hartnett paced Chicago while McGraw, Miller and Lerian worked for Philadelphia.
Schedule fragment lists Tuesday and Wednesday events for New Penn runners and east side fruit divisions. Mentions inters versus Bankers on Wednesday and a Friday tease from Warren County Daily. The readable text is fragmentary with multiple placeholders and lacks complete details.
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