Gehrig Hits 29th Homer as Yankees Top Tigers in Detroit
Lou Gehrig of the Yankees belts his twenty ninth homer of the season in the seventh inning off Stoner to tie Babe Ruth. New York wins game six of the series 8 to 5, claiming the series 4 games to 2 with 52 runs to 51 for Detroit. Gehrig and Ruth pace a strong Yankees offense as Combs Meusel Lazzeri Dugan contribute.
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Hoyt
Shawkey
Ormsby
Owens
Hawks Rally As Parker Breaks 38 Month Dry Spell
The Hawk s Nest reports Dixie Parker ending a 38 month drought with a late burst as Burlington wins a rough game. Veteran players Gus Dundon and others were released as Cedar Rapids and Moline shuffle rosters. Coach Hughes negotiates Dewey Bohannan while Dixon s club remains competitive with steady pitching from Cletus Dixon.
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Plow
Boxing Roundup From Last Night in Major Cities
Athletes from Aberdeen Washington and Brooklyn battled in knockouts and decisions. Len Lemsxi reports Washington state winner over Witte Walker of New York by knockout in a teaching bout while Jackie Conn defeats Pat Colombo in Brooklyn. Paul Kavalier scores a technical knockout over Jack Darnell in Paterson. Jimmy Ortiz stops Billy White in Newark and other bouts are listed with uncertain locales.
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Ascociated Press
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Len Lemsxi
Aberdeen
Wash
Witte Walker
Jackie Conn
Brooklyn
Pat Colombo
Philippines
Paterson
N. d
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Jack Darnell
Washington, D.C
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Jimmy Oritz
Billy White
Jersey City
Danes Leads In Du tch Tourney
Jim Barnes of New Rochelle led early British Open qualifiers with 183 for two days. Edwin Haley, also American, was eliminated with 164. Bobby Jones, aiming to defend his title, shot 76 in the first round. Weather, costly lost balls, and high early scores marked the day at St Andrus Scotland.
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Scotland
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New Rochelle
Edwin Haley
United States
Bobby Jones
Atlanta Star
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Young Haley
North Sea
Larry Nabheltz
Sharon
Barnes
Harry Vardon
Briven
Len Nettlefold
Cobb and Simmons Rally to Beat Browns in St Louis
Cobb and Simmons provided the offense in a 7 to 6 Athletics win over the Browns in St Louis. Ty hit his third homer of the season in the fifth, Simmons drove in Hale with a seventh inning single, and Dykes’ following triple plated the winning run. Williams homered for Philadelphia, while other key hits and bases on balls shaped the tense finish.
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Waverly Ball Club Defeats Coster In Slugging Bee
Waverly team overcame a 6 3 deficit in the seventh inning rallying to a 12 to 7 victory over Coster. The game featured one home run five triples and four doubles amid faulty defense. Coster meets Alta Vista next Sunday. Batteries Wagner Kollman and Buns for Waverly Ramige Abbott and Harms for Coster.
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Coster
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Abbott
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Shell Rock circuit wins by Rudd Rockford and Osage clubs
Rudd, Rockford and Osage clubs win in Shell Rock Valley pennant race. Rudd led by Lefty Schroeder who struck out 14 in a 3 to 1 win over Grafton as F Goot fanned 13 for Grafton. Osage stayed second behind the leaders with another victory, tightening the standings.
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Rudd, Jr
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Shell Rock Valley
Grafton
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Qsage
Then and Now Umpire Bill Klein’s Changing Style
A historical photo compares Bill Klein, longtime umpire, in older and current attire. The first image shows him during Grover Cleveland Alexander’s early days in the league, while the second captures his present look.
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Bill Klein
National League
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Stacyville Narrow Win In Tight Baseball Clash
May started for Stacyville and Hogan pitched for the winners in a two to one contest. Rockford defeated Nora Springs 12 to 6 in the SREHABS, moving ahead of their foe with a strong offensive showing.
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Pairings announced for Sunnyside club championship golf tourney
Bob Elderton Sunnyside Country club pro announced the annual club championship pairings. First round ends Sunday with one match per contestant weekly, finals on Labor Day. Flights include Championship with eight matches, Waterloo and Byrnes Park with eight and nine pairings respectively, leading to a 36 hole final in the first flight.
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Sunnyside Country Club Pro
Fred McClain
Fred Wray
Bob Hardin
Don Gamble
Co. K. Cropper
Walter Coward
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Earl Glasson
J. D. Liffring
R. W. Parrott
Harry Dunkelberg
Ben Swisher, Jr
W. H. Bennett
Dr. Ellyson
H.C. Miler
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E. H.wyant
Herman Flint
C. M. Shane
George Cousins
A. L. Greeley
Leo Mak
J. B. Sweeney
C. E. Howard
James S. Parrott
C. W. Kline
George E. Lichty
R. ¢. Daugherty
George Shoemaker
Dick Shane
George Worthen
C. W. Chapman
Dempsey Shapes Secret Left Hand Defense Ahead of Sharkey Fight
At his lakeside cottage near Saratoga Lake New York Jack Dempsey trains with Dave Shade and Jerry Luvadis in a hidden left hand defense. Each morning they practice a two-move sequence designed to counter Jack Sharkey to be fought at Yankee Stadium on July 21. The drill features Shade's rapid left jab and Dempsey’s counter left to the body as he sustains a five mile run afterward.
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Lake Shore
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Jack
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Jerry Luvadis
Jack Sharkey
Yankee Stadium
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Ryan and Schumock Clash in Park Main Go
Ryan and Schumock meet in a six round main event Wednesday evening at Park Main. Ryan, popular with electric park boxing fans, relies on a sharp left while Schumock, a clever Delwon fighter, projects a powerful right hand and cagey defense. Also featured is Kid Lehr of Waterloo facing Harry Smith of Oklahoma City in a tough test.
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Electric Park
al Schumock
Delwon Fghter
Ryan
Schumack
Kid Lehr
Waterloo
Harry Smith
Oklahoma City
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