Ruth and Gehrig Hit Homer Spree in Night Matchup
Babe Ruth belted his eighteenth homer of the season in the first inning against Chicago, as Lou Gehrig followed with his fourteenth four-bagger. Waite Hoyt limited Chicago to six hits and one run, while Clancy’s Tom losing his third, allowed seven hits and four runs. Philadelphia and St. Louis batted 11 to 9 for the Mackmen in an eleven-hit slugfest. Washington won 19 to 5 as Thurston hit a bases-loaded homer in the second inning. Cleveland used five pitchers in a drawn-out affair, and Wiltse shut down Detroit into the ninth as Boston failed to rally.
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Baseball digest of late inning rallies and trades
The report notes multiple games and events: Grimes scoring early, May and Pruett pitching, a Phillies loss after a strong May start, Cincinnati’s five run win, Carlson traded to Chicago for Kauffman and Cooney, Brooklyn’s five run fifth, Dawes watching Boston’s win, and St. Louis beating Chicago 12 to 5 with the Braves collecting fourteen hits while Cards had nine.
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New Balls Change Game as Pitching Surges
The article notes the baseball practice of using four new balls at the start and during a game to keep play lively. It highlights Pitcher Wiley Moore of the New York Yankees and the impact of fresh balls on pitching performance, with references to minor league data used by scouts to project future relief roles.
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Yanks and Browns see Carroll as future win for Toit
Browns manager Dan Howley praises Carroll as a developing pitcher likely to become a winner. The article notes Carroll’s past seasons with Detroit and Toronto, his brief major league potens, and Steve ONeill’s influence shaping his improvement. It highlights his poise and courage, with only control and consistency to refine for a major role.
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Elnora Boy To Graduate From Purdue
Elnora resident William Park will graduate with Purdue University’s 485th class in mechanical engineering. The June commencement lists 3914 graduates overall, with students from every Indiana county and 36 countries. Local names include Elnora residents and county enrollees among the varied program participants and speakers.
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Elnora
Comedia Mechanical
Airs Thirsty Climate Drives Growers to Drag Produce Indoors
In the hot De Valley summer, growers face a dry season that pushes them to bring crops inside to avoid sun damage and dehydration. The article notes the harsh heat prompting adjustments in farming routines and sheltering delicate produce during long, rainless periods.
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Bluebird Seeks More Homes Free From Sparrows
Nature Magazine notes the bluebird thrives when sparrows are scarce and describes its feeding habits. It mentions the bird’s habit of flying to a perch then returning to the ground with grasshoppers and beetles to eat at leisure, while staying persistent in gathering winged prey.
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Jenny Wren Incubation and Wren Hatchlings
A brief note on Jenny Wren incubating eggs and her mate singing nearby while the young wrens hatch. After hatching, both parents continue to forage and feed the fledglings as they mature. The passage describes the wren family’s nesting behavior and parental care.
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World Says Nature Records About 120 Kinfls Here
A Nature report notes the country records about 120 kinfls among various species, reflecting biodiversity in local ecosystems. The article emphasizes the breadth of kinfl observations and calls for continued documentation by scientists and citizens alike.
Yesterday's Results From Baseball Leagues and Miscellany
Recounted scores show Indianapolis over Minneapolis 7 to 0 and St Paul blanked. Kansas City edged us 10 to 6 while Milwaukee won 4 to nothing. Philadelphia beat Cleveland 11 to 10 as St Louis toppled New York 9 to 4. Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 5 and Philadelphia won 5 to 1 against Boston. A stray line notes a hospital bill for arguments and a remark about two bits.
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