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Washington Washington Democrat

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Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1927

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3

Pittsburgh Extends Lead With 9 8 Win Over St Louis

The league leader Pittsburgh club widened its margin to one and a half games by beating St Louis 9 to 8 after the Cards took a 2-0 lead in three innings. Wright, Pitts shortstop, was hit by a pitch in the seventh as Keen was removed due to nervousness. Cincinnati shut out Chicago 8 to 1 with Rey pitching a six hitter against Root and Bush. Allen had three hits. Clair Mitchell pitched a steady game and Philadelphia defeated New York 7 to 3 as McGraw used four pitchers includingoney recalled from New York. Bullet Joe Bush was released by Pittsburgh and joined the Giants Tuesday. Brooklyn and Boston did not play.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Wright Pittsbeigh Keen Ziteman Cinnnai Chicago Rey Ame Agaist Root Bush Alan Clair Mitchell Philadelphia New York McGraw Oney New York Aloe Bullet Joe Bush Giants Brooklyn Boston

Boston suffers tenth straight defeat as Washington wins

Connally pitched for the winners in the ninth, with Shaute and Hudlin on the mound for the losers. Ho dapp collected four hits in five at bats. Crowder restricted Boston to two singles as Washington triumphed 4 to 0, extending Boston’s losing streak to ten games.

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Brett Loses Bout With Kid White in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on Monday night Kid White of Dayton won on a foul in the fourth round of a six round bout with Brett Waggoner. After a tied opening round Waggoner was knocked down but recovered to win the second frame by a wide margin. In the late fourth, Waggoner again sent White to the canvas, and as White rose he fell, with the referee ruling a foul by White. The referee and crowd accepted the decision, noting Waggoner’s aggressive finish and White’s tumble.

Cincinnati Kid White Dayton Brett Waggoner Wagconer Smargin Waggoner Lou Boyman White Wagein Currettee

Fourth of July race program at Alliggn Barber track

A community Fourth of July event at the Alliggn Barber race track offers morning baseball between Washington Grays and Wheatland Sprudies at 11, followed by racing at 1 with three events. The 2:30 pace and 2:26 trot race for purses of 300 and 200 dollars, music by Epsom and Cornettsville bands, and refreshments. Admission 50 cents adults 25 cents children. auto space free. John McCarty listed as starter. races expected to start on time.

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Ruth Praises Lou Gehrig Threat to Babe in Home Runs

Babe Ruth lauds Lou Gehrig as his top rival in 1930s slugging, noting Gehrig’s two-homer game against the Browns and predicting major league home run leadership. The piece contrasts Ruth and Gehrig’s stances, power, and heights of drives, with Gehrig improving his swing and dieting to boost performance.

Ruth Gehrig Cehrig Yankee Stadium

Track record set as season rules finalized in Indiana

Under Indiana law the season closes for yellow or ring perch and many other fish on May 1 and remains closed until May 16. The length limit for yellow or ring perch is seven inches and they cannot be sold as bait. Pike perch have a 15 inch size limit and a daily catch limit of one. It is unlawful to sell or fish beyond these limits.

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Yesterday's baseball scores and mixed league results

Yesterday's results show American Association games with Indianapolis 6 Toledo 5 and Milwaukee 13 Minneapolis 5, plus Detroit 9-6 over St. Louis and New York 9 Philadelphia 8. National League games list Philadelphia 1 New York 3 and Chicago 8 Cincinnati 1, with Pittsburgh and St. Louis noted. An expert says greater emphasis on ore studies would aid youth, though professors turned coaches may require pay.

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Yellow perch described and distribution noted

Indianapolis reports clarity on yellow perch a common native fish in northern Indiana lakes and streams. George N Manne superintendent of the fishgame division notes distinctions from ring tailed perch and green perch detailing lake versus stream sizes and typical weights.

Indianapolis State Conserva Department Diana George N. Manne Fish - Game Division

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