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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
6
Cornell College pitcher DeFrees starred for the Bankers, beating East Side Fruit 10 to 3. He allowed only four safeties and struck out eleven, while Al Wolfe collected three hits for the Bankers. Minelli stood out on defense with a sharp infield play.
In Russell Field this evening Warren County Dairy faces NYPenn Nine in a crucial Industrial League game. Don Brown and Fritz Urbanski duel as possible pitchers’ battle with high stakes for pennant hopes and league standings amid a tight schedule through Friday and Saturday.
Jack Coney moved to catcher for East Side Fruit in the third inning and did not handle a ball that frame as DeFrees Anderson and H Wilson recorded outs after the initial hit. Hammond Iron Works edged St. Joe Cadets 3 2 in the Amateur league on the South Side, threatening to clinch the first half title though one more win is needed. Tonight’s big clash at Russell field features Warren County Dairy versus Nypean Furniture, pairing Don Brown and Fritz Urbanski in a likely corker. A Minelli of American Legion shined at short for East Side Fruit with three assists, while Pat Reilley of Nypean Furniture logged steady umpiring duties and few kicks.
The fragment lists players and results from several exhibition and league games. It names Ty Cobb Rogers Hornsby Babe Ruth and Paul Waner with partial stats and hits. Mentions Babe Ruth homers in an exhibition between the Yankees and Senators and notes other Hall of Fame players like Harry Heilman and Lou Gehrig with idle Frank Frisch.
Yesterday Jimmy McLarnin the Pacific light weight has been signed to meet Stan Loazouza of Chile in Detroit on August 2. Billy Gibson manager of Gene Tunney said he was pleased with the arrangement.
In Chicago on June 27 the Cubs dropped from third to fourth place after splitting a double header with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Grimes pitched superbly in the first game, defeating the Bruins.
Philadelphia hosts a 7 to 6 loss as the New York Giants collect 18 hits to topple the Phillies. Giants score by inning distribution and key hits propel their victory in a tightly contested matchup.
In a compact box score style summary East Side Fruit scored 3 runs on three hits and two errors while Bankers put up 10 runs on 7 hits with no errors. DeFrees had a two base hit and bases on balls went to Bennett as the pitcher Pat Reilky earned the plate call.
In the first game Brooklyn beat Boston 19 to 5 with Clark Henaline Delaney Hollingsworth and Taylor aiding. In the second game Brooklyn prevailed 4 to 5 over Boston, with Deak Petty Ehrhardt Vance Moss Henline Deberry Barnes Pramatty R Smith Spohrer and Taylor contributing to the win.
The American League standings show New York leading with 46 wins and 15 losses, followed by Philadelphia and St. Louis with 35 and 33 wins respectively. Yesterday’s results: St. Louis defeated Cleveland 6 to 3, Chicago beat Detroit 5 to 2, and Washington topped Philadelphia 4 to 1. Boston and New York were not scheduled, with upcoming games New York at Philadelphia and Washington at Boston.
International League games show Kansas City 13 Minneapolis 2 and St. Paul 4 Milwaukee 0 in first games. St. Paul 3 Milwaukee 1 and Louisville 4 Toledo 1. American Association results include Baltimore 4 Newark 2 and Jersey City 0 Reading 0. Toronto 3 Rochester 0 and Montreal 8 Buffalo J.
Washington pitcher Gas ton held Philadelphia to three hits as Emile Barnes launched two long balls with Harris aboard, leading the Senators to a 4 to 0 victory. The June 27 game highlighted strong offensive bursts and tight defense from Washington.
Alf Espinosa of Chicago won the $1,500 grand prize at the Mid-America Open in Kansas City. He shot 88 on Monday, 289 total, four under par for the 72 holes, and led Archie Compston by five strokes for second with 294. Second prize was $900.
The Home Run Club lists Roth of the Yankees and Hauser of the Athletics along with Brannon and Blue of the Browns, highlighting prominent hitters.
Ty Cobb leads lifetime averages hits and other marks as Babe Ruth pushes toward more single game feats. Harry Rice for Detroit drives in seven in one game, a record not matching major or American league highs but spotlighting the midwinter Browns Tigers deal. Tigers acquired Rice and Elam Van Gilder for Lu Blue and Heinie Manush, while Blue’s absence hurts Cleveland owned by Browns in fielding and first base roles for Neum and Sweeney.
New York June 27 Johnny Risko of Cleveland faces George Goodfrey of New Orleans in a ten round bout at Ebbets Field weather permitting. Risko carries forty pound disadvantage yet may use reach to counter Goodfrey who looms as a leading black menace to the heavyweight crown. Both men arrived in New York in excellent condition after recent postponements and heat.
War ren Baseball manager Bob Burns announced the re booking of the Franklin Independents game for Expo sition Park Sunday afternoon. The Franklin squad, led by left handed pitcher Reid Heffernan, was to meet Warren in a tough affair with five southpaws on the Warren team. The Venango county club faces strong opposition as Franklin brings top local talent and a capable staff to the field.
A tornado struck the Salt Creek oil field near Casper Wyoming causing about 500000 dollars in damage. Over 125 oil derricks were wrecked two gas plants and one pumping station demolished injuring at least one person and crippling communications as reports came in.
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