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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
6
In a fast paced Tri Union League game Bankers and Newell Printers battled to a 2-2 draw after eight innings. Harold Wilson sparked Bankers with a first inning run, Fitzgerald added key hits for Newell, and both teams turned multiple double plays as pitching by Harry Lawson and Senger limited scoring.
Boston Braves pitcher Bob Smith held the Cincinnati Reds to two hits as Hornsby’s club swept the doubleheader 6 to 3 and 12 to 1 in Boston. Smith contributed two singles and a double while Lugue Picinich Delaney and Taylor provided support.
Inning by inning action Bankers score two runs with errors and base hits. Lytle, Jewell, Oviatt and Bleech feature in a pitching duel, while Newells push ahead after key hits. Bleech works five, Lawson five, final run tally 8 on Newells side versus 4 for Bankers.
Newell Printers and Bankers, second division rivals, battled to a 2-2 tie after eight innings in a high quality Wednesday Industrial League game. Highlights included three double plays by Newell, smart fielding by PauI Harrington, and a strong start by Harry Lawson for New Pro cess. The upcoming feature clash at Russell Field pits Warren County Dairy against State Hospital in a crucial pennant showdown.
The article questions the form of pitcher George Uhle as the Cleveland Indians discuss his slump after an early stretch of strong performances. It notes his long, successful tenure with the Indians since 1919 and highlights a one hit shutout against the Athletics, followed by tougher batting from weaker clubs.
New York Giants collect 15 hits off Sherdel and Frankhouse to defeat St Louis 10 to 5. Jackson and Terry homer with men aboard. Mel Ott adds three singles. Giants cut the Cardinals lead to 4 1/4 games as Genewich wins.
Pittsburgh Pirates rally to beat Brooklyn Robins 4 to 3 in a three game run as Kremer throws eight hits, drives in two and leads the Pirates to their seventh straight win and 10 games back in the pennant race.
Yesterday Freddy Lindstrom singled in three at bats and scored a run while Paul Waner doubled twice in five appearances. Rogers Hornsby was noted with a .383 average and Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Harry Herrmann, and Al Simmons were idle. Howard Freigau filled in for Hornsby in the doubleheader against the Reds. Frankie Frisch went hitless in two at bats and committed an error.
A schedule listing matches this Friday and next week. Friday features State Hospital against Warren County Dairy. Tuesday lists East Side Fruit versus New ei Printers. Wednesday brings Warren County Dairy Lva Bankern. Saturday has Nypenn Furniture facing State Hospital.
Tony Canzoneri of Brooklyn featherweight champion has signed to defend his title in a 15 round bout against Andrew Routis of France at Madison Square Garden on September 20.
Yesterday the Pirates beat the Dodgers 4 to 3 and the Giants defeated the Cardinals 10 to 5. The Braves won 6 to 3 over the Reds in the first game and 12 to 1 in the second. The Phillies topped Chicago 4 to 3. Today’s slate features St Louis at Pittsburgh, with Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Brooklyn tomorrow.
The American League opens with no games today. New York visits Boston and Washington goes to Philadelphia. Tomorrow features St Louis at Chicago and Detroit at Cleveland with New York still scheduled to play Boston.
The latest baseball results include Jersey City beat Buffalo 8 7 in 1st, Jersey City 7 Buffalo 3, Toronto 2 Newark 1, Baltimore 3 Montreal 0, Reading 15 Rochester 2 in 1st, Reading 4 Rochester 1, plus American Association results Columbus 6 Kansas City 3 Indianapolis 5 Minneapolis 4 Milwaukee 3 Toledo 2 11st Milwaukee 4 Toledo 2. Also notes on bank note life extending 50 percent and cautious buyers in classifieds.
Jewell's Indies plan a challenge to Bob Burns' Warren club for a city championship series, to be played on weekend dates after Art Johnson returns from Beaumont. Johnson would like to pitch a home series with Indies, bolstering Warren fan interest and financial turnout.
Philadelphia, Aug 9. Leni n's sacrifice fly with bases loaded in the ninth scored Whitney as the Phillies defeated the Chicago Cubs 4 to 3 for their fourth straight win. Klein homered in the first with one on. Cubs drop to third place as Reds fall, dropping to fourth.
The column riffs on Dempsey's comebacks and Tunney retirement doubts, plus a satirical jab at a German rocket car. It mocks racing gear, the pace of life, and the fear of how the rocket car is stopped, ending with the caveat that no one knows how it can be halted.
In a domestic exchange the Spotts quarrel over marriage duties with Mrs Spotts criticizing her husband and him replying that she is a bot of wife. The Tribune notes cautious buyers reading Classified Adverts and an ad to advertise.
In a key second-half Industrial league clash at Russell Field, Warren County Dairy meets State Hospital with both teams unbeaten this half. Skinny Werdert faces the Attendants as backstop options, while Del Nelson considers Paully Hamm to pitch. Don Brown also toughens the Warren lineup against Attendants in a pivotal showdown.
Philos Market beat Star Brick Indies 6 to 6 in a seven inning game. Bonevitts and Phister limited the visitors to six hits as the Marketeers secured another victory. The box score follows.
The New York Giants, after winning thirteen of seventeen against Western clubs, rest in pursuit of the National League title. Manager John J. McGraw has kept the team resilient despite holdouts injuries and internal strife early in the season. They shaved four and a half games off the league lead by sweeping three games from the Cardinals and remain four and a half behind St. Louis.
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