Baseball and boxing talk mix with local notices in late June
The column discusses team form reversals in both leagues, noting Brooklyn’s success against southpaws and Washington’s early pennant push. It weaves in a memory of Andre Routis and Max Schmeling, then shifts to local social updates listing residents visiting relatives and a Children’s Day program coming up.
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Indians
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Washington
Max Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Andre Routis
Rontis
Tony Canzoneri
Feather
Maxie
New Jersey
Andre
Max
St. Louis
Giants Still Eye National League Flag After Early Turbulence
A columnist notes a bold preseason pick for the Giants to win the NL pennant, despite limited support. Early season slumps gave Brooklyn a run, but a flurry of trades including Hughie Cruz and Ethan Allen reshaped the roster. McGraw’s lineup now features Ott Leach Allen Roettger and Reese in the outfield with Critz Jackson Lindstrom infield and a deep pitching staff led by Walker Hubbell and Donahue.
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Giants
Gallant Fox
Brooklyn
Grae
McGravian Noodle
Hughie Cruz
John J
Ethan Allen
Pat Crawford
Reds
Larry Benton
Pete Donohue
McGraw
Ott
Leach
Allen
Roettger
Reese
Terry Critz
Jackson
Lindstrom
Walker
Hubbell
Fitzsimmons
Pruett
Donahue
Genewich
Parmaele
Lucas
Heving
Cardinals Franchise Debate Sparks Park Move Talk
A large crowd in the park discusses relocating the Cardinals franchise amid chatter about management. Gabby Street’s long tenure as team boss with Sam Breadon’s fans is noted while Sharkey’s training camp near Sleepy Hollow is mentioned and the origin of the term remains unclear.
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Cardinal
Cardinals
Gabby
Hoss
Sam Breadon
Sharkey
Gus Wilson
Sleepy Hollow
Fords Defeat Giers 4 To 3 In Petersburg Debut
The Fords beat Algiers 4 to 3 in a closely fought opener with 10 hits for the Fords and eight for Algiers. Three double plays and strong bats from Miles and Sullivan highlighted the game. Next Sunday the Fords head to Bridgeport. The article notes a mulberry bark origin of the first paper sheet dated year 75.
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Petersburg
Algiers
Skyjack
Rays
Algier&s
Miles
Sullivan
Bridgeport
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