Path of Pirates Toward Pennant Remains Rough Race
Pittsburgh leads the National League with 24 games left as the Pirates face a mix of second division foes and key series. Rey Kremer returns to form, while Giants, Phillies, and Braves push the chase. A crucial late stretch includes six games with Boston and Brooklyn, with Chicago and Cincinnati on the road to close.
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Nationals League Scores and Schedule Update
Yesterday Chicago defeated St Louis 11 to 7. Today Boston meets Cincinnati and Philadelphia plays Pittsburgh with Brooklyn at St Louis and New York visiting Chicago.
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Yankees Beat St Louis In Tight Pitching Duel
The New York Yankees defeated St Louis in a classic pitching duel as Hoyt allowed only three hits including a Williams homer while the Yankees produced four hits off Jones. Other games saw Grove shine for Philadelphia with eight hits and two homers to beat Detroit 9 to 1, and Chicago White Sox top Washington 4 to 3 with Carl Reynolds driving in three runs. The era of cautious spending continues alongside calls for essential public improvements and prudent road funding.
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Chicago Defeats Washington In Narrow Baseball Victory
In yesterday's American League action Chicago edged Washington 4 to 3 while New York beat St. Louis 2 to 1 and Philadelphia overwhelmed Detroit 9 to 1 and Cleveland defeated Boston 10 to 8. Chicago hosts Washington while St. Louis visits New York and Detroit faces Philadelphia with Cleveland at Boston.
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Syracuse and Toronto lead yesterday’s results card
International results show Syracuse beating Newark 5 to 3, Toronto 4, Reading 5, and Newark 3. Today’s schedule lists Reading at Newark, Buffalo at Toronto, Jersey City at Baltimore, and Rochester at Syracuse.
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Charley Root Wins Clash For Title Club Victory
Charley Root earned his 25th win as the Giants beat the Cubs 11 to 4 in a pivotal early September showdown. The Chicago bats totaled 16 hits against four St Louis pitchers, but Root exited in the ninth after a ragged start. Boston powered past Cleveland 10 to 4 after a first inning burst, with Cleveland mounting a brief threat.
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Kinzua Clubs Set Classic Rivalry At Brokenstraw Diamond
Kinzua Independents meet Youngsville All-Stars at Brokenstraw tomorrow afternoon at three oclock in a rivalry fueled clash to decide the superior club. Sheffield Indies visit Kinzua Sunday with a steady challenge to the hosts. Last Sunday Kinzua won 20 to 4 over Corydon, avenging a 9 to 2 loss from July 4. If they keep hitting like last weekend Youngsville and Sheffield face stiff opposition.
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Baseball's Big Five do not finish with hits in slump
Baseball's big five saw Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig go hitless as ex-teammate Sam Jones earned a hit. Babe was charged with one at bat and Lou with two. Ty Cobb doubled once in four appearances, Speaker had a single in four, Hornsby sat out. Averages: .512, .199, .BB9 45 ance?
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Conneaut HI May Play Here Again Football
Coach J B Leidig of Warren High School expects a late check on September 24 as Conneaut High Ohio may join Warren’s schedule. Conneaut impressed last Thanksgiving despite a three touchdown defeat. Warren plans to travel to Sheffield tomorrow for the 1927 season opener with a 3 PM kickoff.
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Hyer Defends Heavyweight Title In Muddy 102 Round Brawl
On this date eighty six years ago Tom Hyer defended his heavyweight title against Geo McCloskey in Caldwell's Landing New York. The bare knuckle contest in heavy mud lasted nearly three hours with Hyer winning after 102 rounds and the $500 side bet going to the champion.
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Warren Gridiron Opener Sets Tone for 1927 Campaign
Warren's J B Leidig and assistants have trained hard as the Blue and White face Sheffield high tomorrow in a test of their 1927 program. Youngsville High also returns experience and letters, promising a tougher challenge next Saturday at Russell Field, while Corry Keystone plans an September 21 ice cream social and bazaar to cover deficits and fund the 1927-25 campaign with a marching band prepared.
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Office Closed By Dr E N Jacobson Sept 6 13
The dental office of Dr. E N Jacobson will be closed from September 6 to September 13. The notice indicates a temporary break in service and office operations.
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Allegheny Adds Two New Starters to Football Squad
Meadville Pa Sept 8 Allegheny College football gains two newcomers Norman Beals who saw extensive tackle duty last season and Elmer W Copeland a 200 pound tackle from Munhall Pa both in uniform for first time Coach Merritt pushes rapid training to evaluate new linemen while worrying over lack of reliable kickers and limited big tackles as the season nears
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Fair Association to Stage Race Program Saturday
Due to postponed regular events, the Fair Association plans a Saturday race program. Track repairs completed today after Thursday’s heavy rain damage.
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