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.
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Deg Moines
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Chicago Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander
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Morrison
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Brooklyn
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Isenbe
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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.
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Veale
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Huntingburg
Boonville
Rockport
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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.
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Pan Pennock
Yankees
Pennock
Christy Mathewson
Perkins
Grove
Pennick
Pensiock
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