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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1928
Page
6
Gene Tunney signaled a possible retirement after one final fight, likely in September 1929, following talks with Tex Rickard and promoter Muldoon. He denied retirement rumors, outlined a European vacation and travels, and praised rival Tom Heeney while stressing boxing remains sound.
In Philadelphia on July 31 the Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 7 after 16 innings and over four hours of play. Thirty-five players appeared. a wild pitch by Haines sparked the Cards’ loss as nine pitchers were used by both teams.
Ed Walsh Jr the son of Big Ed Walsh the famed White Sox pitcher starred at Yankee Stadium. He pitched six hitless innings before Ruth belted a homer to end his bid. Crowds cheered the young right hander who showed a form reminiscent of his father and vowed to wear the White Sox uniform.
Rommel pitched for St Louis with 13 hits allowed as the Athletics edge the Browns 5 to 4. Cochrane delivered a winning ninth inning single driving in Bishop to seal the game for Philadelphia. Walberg earned the win, Rommel the loss, with umpiring by Geisel and Owens in a 1 hour 57 minute game.
Results show Pittsburgh defeating Boston 2 to 1 in game one and 6 to 5 in game two. Philadelphia beat St Louis 16 innings 8 to 7. Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 2 to 1 while New York topped Chicago 4 to 1. Schedule includes St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at New York and Pittsburgh at Boston. Tomorrow features St Louis at Boston and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia with Cincinnati at New York.
American League standings list New York at 69 31 and Cleveland at 47 54 with other clubs such as Detroit and Boston. Score results include Cleveland 4 New York 2, Chicago 6 Washington 0, Detroit 2 Boston 6, and Philadelphia 5 St. Louis 4 with multiple matchups noted. American Association games show Kansas City 3 Indianapolis 1 and Minneapolis 10 Columbus 3 among others.
Cleveland defeated New York 4 to 2 in a game where Langford led the Indians with three hits while Babe Ruth homered for the Yankees. Pipgras started for New York and Miller held the Indians to eleven hits. The win narrows the pennant race as Cleveland improves its standing.
Rice belted a homer in the ninth to deter a pitching duel between Ed Morris and Ken Holloway, lifting Detroit to a 2 to 1 victory over Boston. Boston went scoreless after the fifth while Detroit added two runs, with Morris and Heving behind the mound and Berry, Holloway, and Hargrave in later defense.
Brooklyn Robins beat the Reds 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Jesa Petty outpitched Eppa Rixey. Both starters allowed eight hits. Rixey Luque and Hargrave worked for Cincinnati while Petty Henline handled the Robins in a tense game.
Chicago beat the Senators 6 to 0 as Alphonse Thomas blanked the lineup. The White Sox bunched hits off Braxton in the second and fifth innings, with Humefield driving in a two on base homer in the fifth. Washington 000 000 000 0 7 Chicago 020 040 0x 6 Braxton and Ruel Thomas and Berg
Ruth of the Yankees and Huser of the Athletics are highlighted in the home run club list. Gering and Simmons appear among other players from the Browns and Athletics in this brief sports note.
In Jamacca last night Leo Lomski of Aberdeen Washington won a fourth round technical knockout over Eddie Clark of Atlantic City. The 10 round match was stopped by the referee with Lomski leading.
Babe Ruth hit his 41st homer of the season and doubled twice in seven plate appearances, scoring once and driving in a run. Lou Gehrig went 0 for 4 while Harry Heilmann had a four for, with one RBI. Ty Cobb and Frank Frisch were not in the lineup. Hack Wilson went 0 for 3, Rogers Hornsby had two singles in nine at bats with a run scored, and Paul Waner doubled twice and singled twice in seven plate appearances with three runs scored.
The ledger lists results across the league with Jersey City 4 Newark 1 Montreal 3 Toronto 2 Buffalo 6 Rochester 2 and Baltimore 11 Reading 5. Cautious buyers are urged to read the classified ads carefully.
Announcement from Jamestown resident Stew Maguire plans amateur bouts in Warren starting in late September. He will confer with Captain Charles G. Pearson on use of the State Armory after Pearson's Mt. Gretna return. Several hundred locals expected at Jamestown Saddle Club horse show at Celoron Park this weekend, with no ball game on the diamond due to the show. Spiders set to meet Salamanca Pros on Salamanca field. Reports say Harry Conroy will manage Warren basketball next fall, with Turp Pedlow and Har Lord possibly signed. Activities rumored to be on the State Armory court where industrial league games were held last winter. Fritz Kennett back in town with family, visiting Clarendon Kennett's mother. Art Dahl at Bucknell taking a summer coaching course. St Louis Colored Stars to play Jewell's Independents at Exposition Park Aug 12. Takas reportedly went south for a tryout with the New York Giants but did not impress in Celoron Park game. Industrial league game tonight at Russell field between Nypean Furniture and Newell Printers. Engagment ring scene ends with a light joke about the stone choice.
Boston, July 21 The Pittsburgh Pirates won both ends of a doubleheader with the Boston Braves, 2 to 1 in the opener and 6 to 5 in the nightcap. Ed Brandt walked four and gave up four hits as Kremer was tagged for six hits in game one. In the second game Hitl and Grimes allowed nine hits while Greenfield Cantwell and Barnes were scored on. the Pirates jumped to a 2-0 lead, Boston answered, but Pittsburgh held on for the win.
Washington July 31 The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that rates on citrus fruit shipped in carloads from producing points in Florida to destinations nationwide were unreasonable. Interstate rates for oranges and grapefruit in the Buffalo Pittsburgh zone and New England region were found excessive when more than 40 percent of the corresponding first class rates.
Members of Nypenn Furniture and Newell Printer are set for the Industrial League game on Russell field as the second half opens. Weather promises good baseball conditions. Manager Evenue has not named a pitcher but Urbanski or another likely starter is anticipated.
Industrial league representatives and officials are scheduled to meet Wednesday evening in The Tribune editorial rooms. All managers or team reps must attend and submit second half player lists for approval. Other session matters may be discussed. managers should be present on time.
Southpaw Joe Massa on the firing line as Newell Prints pin hopes on Don Zibble. Tomorrow at Russell field Warren County Dairy meets East Side Fruit with Pike Peterson pitching for the Bananas and Don Brown opposing. Saturday at North Warren Bankers face State Hospital at 2 45 with Bankers fresh off a loss to Ny penn Furniture and State's opener ending in a tie.
New York Giants beat Chicago Cubs 4 to 1 to move into third place while pushing the Cubs to fourth. Faulkner allowed four hits as Cuyler hit a homer to prevent a shutout. Malone Holley Hartnett Faulkner and Bopaty cited in box as play-by-play details.
Industrial standings list Won Test Pet Warren County Dairy 191000 Ny penn Furniture 1000 Newell Printers 2000 Bankers 100. Week's schedule includes Newell Printers vs Ny penn Furniture on Tuesday East Side Fruit vs County Dairy on Wednesday and Bankers vs State Hospital at North Warren on Saturday.
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