Gehrig's Three Homers Put Him Within Reach of Ruth
Lou Gehrig slugged three homers as the Yankees crushed Boston 11 to 4, boosting his season total to 21 and narrowing the gap to Babe Ruth. Ruether, Lundgren, MacFayden and Hart played. Gehrig homered three times. The Indians beat the Browns 7-2 after rain shortened the game, while Detroit edged Chicago 6-5 in 11 innings and Philadelphia defeated Washington 4-1.
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Giants Sweep Braves In Doubleheader Victory Pair
New York Giants beat Boston Braves 6-2 and 9-6 in a doubleheader. McQuillan and Grenfield, once Giants, faced maltreatment by former teammates. Cardinals beat Reds 4-3 to extend win streak to four and close gap to Pirates. Brooklyn tops Philadelphia 3-1 behind Bobby Barrett and key hits.
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Golf versus religion on Sundays in Edinburg
Golfers who slice or pull may blame religious aversion on Sunday play. Dr. White of Glasgow told the Church of Scotland assembly that only a practical atheist with full church obligation would play 48 holes on Sunday and drive straight. He noted clothes were once the excuse to skip church but today all should be welcome in churches.
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Baseballs Big Four spark in limited at bats
Tris Speaker tripled, hit a single, and went four times to highlight a sparse batting session. Rogers Hornsby collected two singles in eight plate appearances. Babe Ruth’s top output was a single in four trips. Ty Cobb did not play. Arizona box score references 372 and 366002.
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Intercollegiate tennis opens at Merion Club
Star players from about twenty colleges gather at Merion Cricket Club in Haverford Pennsylvania for the opening round of the annual intercollegiate tennis championships. Edward Chandler of California vowed defending title, with Stanford’s Cranston Holman tipped as top challenger amid entries from Yale Princeton and Harvard. Mersons’ grass courts ready, doubles frontrunners Ogden and Holman back to contest the title.
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Baseball Galore for Warren Fans Over the Week End
County readers are promised a packed baseball weekend with multiple games across Warren and surrounding towns. Tonight features the Bankers vs Newells at Russell Field and South Sides vs Phenix Furniture on the South Side diamond, while Warren League visits Endeavor Saturday afternoon. Bob Burns’ All-Star squad opens a series with Billy Webb’s Spiders at Russell Field, and Three Linkers meet Institution Mine at the State Hospital diamond. Sunday, Tri-County leaguers play in Warren and Irvine. Exposition Grounds hosts a Warren doubleheader versus Endeavor starting at two. Corry faces Irvine in a league game, and Warren Discards aim to complete a postponed battle at Ludlow, tied to a Wildest Park celebration.
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Defeat May Prompt Mallory to Turn Pro at Wimbledon
Mrs. Mallory, a 12-year American tennis leader, may turn professional after her defeat by 16-year-old Betty Nuthall. Observers see the loss as a possible end to a long court career, with Mallory joining Lenglen and Browne in pro ranks as Wimbledon looms. Nuthall defeated Mallory 12-6 6-2 6-0, with hopes of a semi against Helen Wills if paths align.
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Golf Putting Techniques Show Through Oakmont Round
The article discusses putter technique among pros Harry Cooper and Bobby Jones. It notes Cooper’s three putts on several greens and his deliberate pace to sink only one putt. It praises Jones as a consistent putter and describes his grip, wrist action, and stroke, emphasizing keeping the club head on a straight or curved line to stay on the line.
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Oxford Downs Cambridge In First Varsity Baseball Match
London June 24 Oxford University defeated Cambridge University 10 to 0 in a baseball clash. The game, once rare in Britain, featured eight American Rhodes scholars on Oxford’s team, sparking much attention at both universities as the inter varsity match drew notable interest.
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Guardian appointment sought for Gustavia Christine Halquist
In Warren County Pennsylvania a petition to appoint a guardian for Gustavia Christine Halquist or Augusta Halquist has been filed in Common Pleas. The court sets July 7 1927 at 10:00 A M at the Court House for hearing. L C Eddy next friend of said Gustavia Christine Halquist or Augusta Pedeauios.
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Cantabs Team Aims Toward Annual Event with Japanese Players
Four Japanese players featured on the Cantabs team, as organizers plan to make the event an annual affair.
Cruickshank Leads Field In Eastern Open Golf
In Delaware Water Gap Pa on June 24 Bobby Cruickshank headed the Eastern Open field as the third round opened. He held a one stroke lead over Willie MacFarlane with Johnny Farrell and Walter Hagen tied at 145 and Charles Hoffmer at 146 after 86 holes yesterday.
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Willie MacFarlane
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Walter Hagen
Charles Hoffmer
English Players Eliminated At Buffalo Invitation
The final international contestants fell yesterday as Mrs Arthur Harrison and Miss Eileen Kinsella were eliminated. Virginia Wilson beat Kinsella on the last green to reach the final, while Peggy Wattles of Buffalo pursues a home course advantage against Louise Forence. Lovite Fordyce and Miss Van Wie loom as potential threats in the other semi finals.
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Dempsey Leaves For Training Camp In Saratoga Springs
June 24 report that Jack Dempsey proceeded to his Saratoga Springs camp with trainer Gus Wilson and staff after signing fight contracts. Estelle Taylor accompanied him as he prepares for a July 21 bout with Jack Sharkey. Sharkey to train in New York around July 6 with forfeit posted at 2600 dollars. Dempsey also tied to a September title bout with Tunney if victorious, plus a 1923 defense under Rickard’s terms. Rickard predicted a gate near 1.25 million. Also note English producer recreating Robinson Crusoe scenes from Defoe text.
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