Ruth's eighth inning homer sinks A's in New York clash
Babe Ruth capped a 50th homer of the season in the eighth inning to lift the Yankees over the Athletics 5 to 3. Lefty Grove, seeking his 15th straight win, matched New York starter Johnson as both teams scored late. The game left New York with a lead heading into the road trip and fourteen games remaining in the schedule.
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Baseball Roundup of Home Run Leaders in Major Leagues
Yesterday's homers highlighted star players from both leagues. Ruth and Heilmann each connected for the Yankees and Tigers respectively, with multiple players from the Giants, Robins, and Cards also listed among solo shot makers.
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Industrial league meetings and early season notes
The Tribune covers upcoming Industrial Baseball and Bowling league meetings this week in the editorial rooms. Baseball managers prepare dinner plans while bowling officials organize for the indoor season. a 1915 drop kick by J M Payne is noted. Babe Ruth’s 50th homer is recalled along with other old season stats.
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Robins and Phillies Split Doubleheader in Philadelphia
Brooklyn Robins edged Philadelphia 7 to 2 in the first game while the Phillies won the second 4 to 3. Leach homered driving in Whitney for the Phillies and Dazzy Vance took the loss after pitching two balls in relief. Hornsby went 4 for 9 with a four single game and Bottomley tripled and scored in the doubleheader.
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RITTICISMS By BILL BRITT
Old Emil the corner barber quits to become a wrestler after twenty years of holds on customers. His barber style is likened to Walter Hagen with a razor ready in the rough. Jim Rend remains undefeated heavyweight champ, leaving a great character in chin padding and boxing lore.
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Cardinals Top Reds as Double Play Sets Season Mark
St Louis defeats Cincinnati 6 3 as a eighth inning double play lifts Reds season total to 175 breaking Chicago Cubs 1926 NL record. Andy High homered for the Cardinals and Goose Goslin is noted with a .379 average after a six for ten showing.
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Jacobs Reaches Finals in National Tennis Championship
Helen Jacobs earns recognition as one of the world's best after reaching the finals of the women's national championship, defeating prominent players before losing to Helen Wills. The California athlete, noted for her sturdy build, showed Wills the fine points and shares a similar rising career.
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Giants Sweep Braves in Twin Bill to Narrow Gap
New York Giants beat Boston Braves 11 to 6 in game one and 7 to 6 in game two to close within two and a half games of the St Louis Cardinals. Jack Scott starred in the opener and Carl Hubbel started the nightcap before Larry Benton relieved with a key strikeout.
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Arcade Bowing Alleys Set to Open Early Next Week
Arcade Bowling Alleys will reopen for the 1928 29 season next week under Thad F Lawson, arriving from Pittsburgh to oversee setup. Opening day may occur Monday evening after new kickbacks from Brunswick KalKe arrive and are installed. Tribune Industrial Bowling league plans to meet tomorrow to finalize schedules with six 1927 28 league teams and several new clubs.
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Home Run Won Tigers Victory Over White Sox
Detroit rookie Stone blasted a two on homer in the eighth to lift the Tigers 7 6 over Chicago White Sox. Hessman and McManus added back to back homers in the fifth.
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