Yankees Take Double defeat to Browns in doubleheader
New York yields to St Louis in two games as Alvin Crowder and George Blacholder shut out the Yankees. Lazzari belted a 10th homer in the nightcap after Pipgras held them scoreless through eight. Walberg and Crowder lead shutouts in mixed results across the day.
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Golf stars clash in Bloomington international match
Archie Compston and Aubrey Boomer, British golf stars, will meet Abe and Espinosa in an 18 hole international match in Bloomington Illinois on Sunday.
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Bloomington
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Archie Compston
Aubrey Boomer
Abe
4 Espinosa
Hawks Sign Johnny Conrad to bolstered lineup
Johnny Conrad, once top shortstop for Marshalltown, returns with the Hawks after a release by Des Maines of the Western league. Conway Wicker and Hawk Chartston remain. manager Cletux Dixon plans to wait on Floyd Olson’s signing. Dixon notes the team aims to boost hitting and fielding, pursue league records, and attract fans for the pivotal Sunday finale.
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Marshalltown Sworwton
Ansons
Des Maines
Marshalltown
Conrad
Johnny Wicker
Hawk Chartston
Cletux Dixon
Floyd Olson
Ao Tomnce
Hawks
Cletus Dixon
Alexander to Meet Asmers in Electric Park Windup
Veteran Ralph Alexander of Waterloo faces rising star George Asmers of Minneapolis in an eight round main event at Electric Park next Wednesday evening. Asmers, managed by Jack Tierney, has beaten many Twin Cities rivals and seeks to test his class against the seasoned Alexander. Warne Short and Young Smitty meet in a four round bout, while Kid Porter faces another Minneapolis product in a four round opener.
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Electric Park
Ralph Alexander
Waterloo
George Asmers
Minneapolis
Minn
Alexander
Asmers
Jack Tierney
Warne Short
Young Smitty
Kid Porter
Horsehoe Pitcher Sets World Records in Town Falls
Oren Mossman of Eliota set three world marks in barnyard golf practice. He tallied 272 points, 36 ringers, and 36 double ringers from 100 shoes, surpassing his own St. Petersburg records. He will leave for the championship tournament Monday.
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Town Falls
Oren
Mossman
Manager James Crandall Resigns to Pitch Again
James A. Crandall formerly of the New York Giants and recently manager and part owner of Wichita in the Western League has resigned to resume pitching with the Sacraments club. He is past 40.
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James A
Mec) Crandall
New York Giants
Wichita
Sacraments
Boy Scouts to Attend South Dakota Game at Town Field
Iowa Boy Scouts will join the University of Town athletics for a Boy Scout day when Town hosts South Dakota on November 3. A special section of stands will be reserved, with troop parades and extra activities planned. Scouts may swim in the field house pool and take university sightseeing trips.
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Servierd Towaity
Iowa
Boy Scouts
Department of Athletics
University of Town
South Dakota
Denver
QROATT S HOMER GIVES CARDS 1 0 WIN OVER PHIL
St Louis, Mo Aug 25 One of those rare 1 to 0 games decided by a Numerium saw the Cardinals in crease their pennant margin to nine points and one and one half games when they defeated the Phillies today. Haines Orsatti and Hatey were the heroes. Haines pitched the third shutout game of the season. Orsatti hit the winning belt over the right field fence in the first inning. Philadelphia hitters struggled as Williams made a key defensive play in the seventh. The Cardinals held on as the Philadelphia lineup struggled to score.
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Renton
Gonewich
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Kiem
Stark
Fights Last Night Across Several Boxing Events
Reported bouts list several boxers by city and origin. Matches included draws with Murray Layton in New York and Harry Larriber in St Paul, plus other contenders like Berg, Schumann, McDough, and Rosenbloom.
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Mees
Chicago
Hilley Patrofic
Fargo
W. Dy
Jack Berg
Enigand
Tlarry Schumann
Chienga
Mickey McDough
Fergs
Drew
Iy Murray Layton
New York
Harry Larriber
Paul
Long Bronkhy
Leo Lomsk
Aberdeen
Wrah
Max Rosenbloom
Resort Shot Among Stumps Sparks Golf Anecdote
Larry recounts how a shot played with a mask led to a par on a treed 226 yard hole at Shawnee and Lima clubs. The tale includes stump-bound balls, a right-angle rebound, and a late par while snippets mention another darkly lit match and a $20 prize.
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Trieir
Sale Larry Winob Holts
Lima
May
Quakee Ridge
Jack Ingles
Louis Costello
Distance swimmers push yardage at Y M C A tank
Long distance swimmers at the Y M C A have increased yardage under Frank Kirkmer the physical director. Robert Hughes and Edward Delamere reached the quarter mile mark while Paul Hensmire and Shirley Seguin hit the half mile. Big Friedl Jr and Roger Feisler swam three quarters mile. Francis Griel [Griedl] the mile and one half. Eben Hensmire ten miles. Edward and Charles Delamere and Edwin and Leonard Stone passed the 50 foot test this week. Peter Bukoff and Henry Larsen passed Lifesavers tests with high scores.
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Frank Kirkmer
Whop Dreanten
Robert Hughes
Edward Delamere
Paul Hensmire
Shirley Seguin
Big Friedl, Jr
Roger Feisler
Prancis Griedl
Eben Hensmire
Edward
Charles Delamere
Edwin
Leonard Stone
Peter Bukoff
Henry Larsen
Ufesavers
Major League Hitters National and American Leagues
A snapshot of top hitters and leaders across the National and American Leagues. Includes players Hornsby, Waner, Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Foxx, Simmons, Traynor and leaders in games at bats runs hits and averages. Also notes pitching leaders and other stat leaders with team affiliations and year-to-date figures.
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P. Winer
Pittsb'gh
Dindstrom
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Grantham
Pittsb
Traynor
Piutsh
Bo Waner
Pittsburgh
Cece Tee
Gorlin
Washington
Gearlg
New York
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Malin
Muanush
St. Louis
Foxx
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Pet. Hornsby Sssseee
Gori Veeeser Ee
Ruth
Cobb
Rung
Saenowtomiey
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Pirching
Lfoyt
Yanks
City Golf Meet Opens at Byrnes Park Next Week
Waterloo golfers head to Byrnes Park for the 1928 city title meet starting Sunday with a qualifying round. About 146 players per group will compete in early rounds, followed by two weeks of match play. Harold Jockumsen defends after winning last year’s city title and recent public links championship. Entries cost 50 cents. sign up with Herb Smith or J D Caldwell.
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Byrnes Park
Herb Smith
J. D. Caldwell
Sunnyside Country Club
Harold Jockumsen
Lawrence Kilgore
Jockumsen
Real Sgisdi
106-Pound Golfer Holds Two Titles in Asheville
In Asheville, Allan Smith, weight 106 pounds, is billed as the smallest American golf champion. He holds the Carolinas' crown and is also the city champion, with remarkable shortcoming in driving power balanced by exceptional putting.
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Asheville
Allan Smith
Carolinas
Smith
Atle
Two Track Records Fall at State Fair Racing Day
Des Moines reports the state fair dirt half mile saw two track records broken. Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids won the two mile dash in 2 minutes 23 4 seconds, setting a new mark, while Lehraeder claimed the Hawkeye sweep stakes. Stig Haughdahl clocked 30 1 5 seconds in the mile speed trials, shaving two fifths of a second off the old record. H. French of Mason City won both the three and five mile motorcycle races.
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Des Moines
Gus Schrader
Cedar Rapids
Lehraeder
Stig Haughdahl
H. French
Mason City
Yesterday's Homers and League Totals Summary
Fragmentary baseball notes list players with homer counts and team names, including Lazzers Wonks Orsatt Cardinals Traynor Crowns Hackwilson Bottomley Gehrig Bissonette Turst Hafey. Mentions league totals and national American sections.
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Orsatt
Cardinals
Traynor
Pittsburgh
Sehang
Crowns
Ceaders
Hackwilson
Bottomley
Gehrig
Bissonette
Turst
Hafey
Tildens Reign Ended as Tennis Hero Charged
New York Aug 25 William Tilden, famed lawn tennis star, found guilty by the United States Lawn Tennis Association executive committee of violating amateur rules. He was declared ineligible to compete in amateur tournaments, though he sought reinstatement for September. The committee noted a pattern of violations dating back to 1925.
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United States Lawn Tennis Association
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Gollom
Lam
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William ‘T. Tiltien
Copley Plaza Hotel
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