Babe Ruth Explodes as Yankees Crush Browns in St Louis
In St Louis Aug 2 1927 Babe Ruth hit his 42nd home run driving in the Yankees 13 to 1 victory over the Browns as Gehrig Meusel and Crowder contributed in a lopsided series opener. Henry Johnson struggled allowing seven hits while Dan Howley’s pitching faltered. The defeat dropped the Browns below .000 while the Yankees moved further atop the standings.
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Kid Lehr to Fight Ernie North in Park Friday Show
Kid Lehr meets Ernie North in a six round main bout at Electric Park Friday evening. Lehr decks recent Fort Dodge win while North also claims a victory over his last rivals. Earlier park bouts feature Kid Henry vs Kid Mengo and Alvin Helo vs Kid Villa in prelims.
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Hawk's Nest Adds Players as Valley League Notes Sour
Hawk's Nest Pep Young joins Hanford semipro in Sioux City with teammates Jimmy Shollenberger and Winkler. Waterloo Hart manager Cletus Dixon releases Pitcher Fred Rowe to make room for Walker, rookie shortstop, while Altho Walker shows promise.
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Dubuque Grabs Trio From Bees In Beaten Bees Game
Dubuque defeats Burlington to complete a three-game sweep, Mondy holding the Bees to four hits as Dubuque scores seven runs. Bluege and Armstrong pace the Dubuque lineup with key hits and two-base threats, while Burlington miscues contribute to the loss. Umpires Price and Wright preside as the Bees drop a tight, error-prone contest.
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Americans Fail To Medal As Finns Dominate Track
At Amsterdam on August 2, Finland swept the track program with Paavo Nurmi’s dominance and Harry Larva winning the 1500 meters while Ray Conger failed to reach the podium. Sweden’s Lundquist set a javelin mark near the world record as United States runners struggled in the flat events. Kenneth Myers of Philadelphia won the opening round in single sculls as the rowing events began.
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Americans win pair race as Oda takes hop and jump title
United States pair Paul McDowell and John Schmitt defeat Belgium's Van Woleksen and Van Den driedhe by four lengths in eight minutes 15 seconds in the pair oared shells. Mikio Oda of Japan wins the hop, step and jump with 15.21 meters, while Germany’s Lina Radke clocks 2 minutes 16.4 seconds to win the women’s 800 by more than seven seconds, with Florence MacDonald finishing sixth.
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Boston
McLarnin to Face Leayza in 10 Round City Fight
Detroit set to host a high profile boxing card as Jimmy McLarnin and Stanislaus Leayza meet in a ten round bout that could shape Sammy Mandell’s next title shot. McLarnin favored, Leayza seeks upset after recent win over Bruce Flowers. arena sold out with 18,000 capacity.
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Iowa Gridmen on Honor List in Spalding Guide
University of Iowa players dominate Scoring feats in Spalding’s 1927 intercollegiate football guide. Grimm, Armil, Guhel, Carlsen and Nelson receive top national recognition for runs, passes, and fumbles returns. Hawkeyes named among best in their positions. Armil and Guhel connected for Iowa’s touchdown vs Ohio State. Carlsen among top fumble recoverers returning 60 yards.
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Graham Medalist in Public Meet at Cobb's Creek
Philadelphia August 2 The medalist in the qualifying round of the 1928 national links golf championship is Police Lieutenant Samuel Graham of Pittsburgh. He carded 78 to total 152 for the two rounds, edging Frank Brokl of St Paul by one stroke as 32 of 136 pros qualified for match play at Cobb's Creek.
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Chicago Downs Red Sox Twice
Chicago, Aug. 2 The White Sox routed the Red Sox in a doubleheader shaping up for Jake Ruppert’s Yankees visit. Boston was beaten 4 2 in the luncheon game and 7 3 in the nightcap, extending Chicago’s winning streak to five. Pitcher Harriss took the loss in the opener, while Faber earned the nightcap win.
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Fights Last Night Report From AP
Philadelphia fighter Rene De Vos defeated Dave Shade while Tim Cowl outpaced Umberto Torrian in Philadelphia. Babe McGorgary stopped Buddy-Bud Burke in Chester. Cleveland’s oddball Shea won over Dominick Petrone in Chicago. Pat Cavell knocked out George Stevenson in Scranton.
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