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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1927

Page

3

Pirates, Reds, Cubs, and Yankees Shine in Slugfest Week

Baseball rounds feature Hal Rhyne’s fourteen assists from the Western League days echoed by major league feats. Grover Alexander shaves the Cubs in a tight win as St Louis reclaims second with an 11 to 6 victory. Reds fall 11 to 9 to the Pirates while Nehf and Kremer lead mound battles. Babe Ruth hits two homers to match a 1921 high as Washington tops Boston. The Yankees and Browns split a doubleheader, with Louis prevailing 8 to 6.

Hal Rhyne Pittsburon Rhyne Pirates Corcoran Prade Deg Moines Bt. Joseph Corcoran Rhyneth St. Luis Chicago Cubs Grover Cleveland Alexander Cubs Reds Nehf Kremer Morrison Jane Aldridge Brooklyn Yoron Ender Isenbe Washington Nationals

Driving Club Seeks Backing From Washington

In 1927 the Mutual Driving Club of Veale and Washington townships seeks funding support from Washington to resume annual July 4 races at Pretty Park. The article notes growing crowds, American Trotting Association ties, and calls on local patrons to back the event as Petersburg's finances falter.

Mutual Driving Club Veale American Trotting Association Petersburg Huntingburg Boonville Rockport Princeton Washington

Debate On Pitching Power Pennock Versus Grove

A reader asks whether Pennock of the Yankees or Grove is the more valuable pitcher. The discussion notes Pennock’s 23 wins last season, Grove’s superior control, and how control influences runs allowed and outcomes. It cites Ball handling, speed, curve, and change of pace as factors shaping value for a team.

Pan Pennock Yankees Pennock Christy Mathewson Perkins Grove Pennick Pensiock

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