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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1928

Page

6

Cubs and Pirates Run Victory Strings to Eight

Chicago Cubs beat Philadelphia 4 to 2 at Wrigley Field as Clyde Beck hit a decisive homer in the fifth, securing the Cubs eighth straight win and keeping them in second place behind Cincinnati. The game featured sparse drama but a rare long homer and key timely hits by the Cubs and strong pitching by Root for Chicago.

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Pirates 7 Boston 6 in nine inning thriller

In a close nine inning clash the Pirates edged Boston 7 to 6 as Fussell saved Bill in the ninth and Hornsby faced the losing mound. Key hits by Waner, Traynor, and Grand, plus late runs, powered Pittsburgh past Boston in an action filled game.

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Heene y S Heavyweight Tilt Generates Odds Favor Heeney

Fairhaven July 18 The boxing world debates the Heeney Tunney heavyweight title bout set for July 26 at Yankee Stadium. Public opinion splits, with many experts giving Heeney a real, though not overwhelming, chance to win.

Ty Davis J. Walsh Fairhaven M. J Yankee Stadium Heeney Tunney Philadelphia

Third Out in the Ninth Inning for Frank Knee

Frank Knee, who died a week ago, formed a famous Fat Men baseball aggregation led by Babe Bliss. Knee gathered the heaviest players, with no member under 278 pounds, to stage a comic display and advertising stunt rather than a true team.

Frank Knee Knee Knice Babe’ Bliss Babe Mr. Knee Treaks

Condition of George Stallings Unchanged in Macon Hospital

George Stallings owner of the Montreal club in the International League and famed miracle man of the 1914 Boston Braves remained in stable condition at a Macon hospital. A hospital spokesman said he had a fairly comfortable night while his wife and son stayed by his bedside for more than a week since he was stricken.

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Fights Last Night Fight Card Summary

Boxing results from New York and various U S cities with multiple bouts. Names include Jacek MI Mackler Joe Schlecker Red Uhtan and Fidel La Bara. Winners include Sammy Baker Otis Anderson Diego Asuna and Gene Chad in decisions or knockouts across California Texas and Indiana.

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Red Sox Rally Past White Sox in Eight to Six Win

Boston hitters pounded Grady Adkins and George Connally for seven runs in the first inning and held on to beat Chicago 8 to 6. The White Sox fought back as Boston’s pitching and fielding preserved the victory despite late innings.

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Frankie Frisch Injured in Monday Game with Brooklyn

St Louis Cardinals star second baseman Frankie Frisch was taken to a hospital yesterday after tearing a leg muscle in Monday's game with Brooklyn. He will be out of the lineup for two weeks or more.

Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Monflay Brooklyn

Robertson Hammers Baseball In Widespread Return To Form

The article profiles Tavis A. Robertson once with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates, noting a long career arc from college pitcher to reliable hitter. Now in the New York York Pennsylvania league he boasts a bat near .509, serves as Virginia League manager, and continues to play outfield.

Associated Press Tavis A. Robertson New York Giants Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs York Dave Robertson

Reeves Narrates Wild Baseball Tale Of 21 2 To 3 Loss

Washington July 18 Bob Reeves of the Washington Senators recounts a southern game where his team lost 21 to 2 by a bizarre play. He describes a line drive that broke on the fence and left the catcher with half a ball, leading to an improbable half run and the final score.

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Athletics Triumph 6-2 Over Tigers in Philadelphia

Connie Mark's Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers 6 to 2 in Philadelphia. Lefty Grove earned his eleventh win, allowing 10 hits and delivering strong late-inning work. Ty Cobb and Mickey Cochrane led the offense with multiple hits while Cochrane and Simmons contributed with key plays and bases.

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Two Runs Come In On Grimes Sacrifice Fly

Ray Grimes former major leaguer now with the San Antonio Bears of the Texas league drove in two runs with a sacrifice fly in a July game in Beaumont Najo reached on an error Mulvey doubled Grimes added a long sacrifice fly to center and both runners scored pushing his RBI total to 63

Associated Press Ray Grimes San Antonio Bears Najo Mulvey Beaumont Grimes Tunners

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