Gehrig Drives Pair of Homers in Chicago Showdown
At Comiskey Park on June 13 the Yankees routed the White Sox with five home runs. Lou Gehrig belted two, Ruth hit his 23rd, and Earl Combs and Pat Collins added one each as George Pipgras won and Adkins lost. Detroit, Philadelphia, and Washington also posted wins in a busy MLB day behind sharp hitting and timely relief pitching.
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Burlington Sandlot Contest Sparks Wild 15 to 11 Victory
Burlington Iowa June 13 A du buque Bees starter pitched but saw a tough outing as Burlington exploded with seven runs in the eighth to win 15 to 11. The game featured heavy hitting and late scoring that decided the outcome in a chaotic contest.
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Uncertain Trade Sparks Inside Baseball Etiquette Debate
A report discusses the Jimmy Wilson trade from the Phillies to the Cardinals and the clash of duty versus immediacy. It raises whether Wilson could be considered a Cardinal in the same game and ponders the ethics of trading players tipping off their former club. The piece cites anecdotes about sign signaling during pennant races and a veteran remark on loyalty.
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Taylor Brothers Rival Track Rivalry Looms at Tryouts
Town City Iowa June 13 Possibility Morgan Taylor Olympic 400 meter hurdle champion may contest against his brother Warren Taylor of Grinnell for the right to represent the United States at the Olympics. Winter the younger brother is entered for the tryouts June 23. If he places he goes to Philadelphia to face his former Grinnell teammate.
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Local Baseball Notes Highlight Hawk Players and Prospects
The article lists several Mississippi Valley League figures including Hawk catcher Steinecke and new Ottumwa third baseman Gormirs amid mixed rookie performances. It notes Mo Line wedding of Gene Smith and Chicago prep school star Harold McKain’s strong Decatur showing and compares fielding woes with early batters, while praising Steinecke as a top all around player and predicting tough seasons ahead for pitchers and hitters.
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Dodgers Crush Cubs 13 to 1 Behind Elliott Victory
Brooklyn slugger Del Bissonette went 4 for 4 with a three run homer and two doubles as the Dodgers routed the Cubs 13 to 1. Jumbo Jim Elliott limited Chicago to seven hits while a 6th to 8th inning burst sealed the win. Strong offense included 11 singles and two home runs as Brooklyn dominated from early on.
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Albert Knipp to Meet Truckenbott at Park Tonight
Electric Park management presents a boxing card featuring Albert Knipp of Waterloo versus George Truckenbott of Fort Dodge in an eighth round main event. The two fought to a draw last year. Also on the program are Wieco Kid vs Blondy Owens, Kid Villa vs Lou Moore, and Trish Halliwan vs Jack Donath in four round bouts. Show starts about 8:30 p.m.
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Texan and Iowan enter Olympic trial meet at Iowa U
Texan and Hawkeye runners lead entries for the midwestern sectional Olympic track trials at Iowa City June 23. Winston Hooper of Southern Methodist, training under G T Bresnahan, will run the 400 and 1500 meters with a 1 57 10 half mile best. Charles Haworth of Penn College enters 6000 and 16000 meters after a Kansas relays win. C J Tomson of Nebraska debuts in 100 meters and broad jump unattached.
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Ruth Leads Homer Race Ahead of Last Year Pace
In a brisk day of baseball, Babe Ruth hit his twenty third and last two homers against the White Sox as Gehrig matched with his fourteenth and fifteenth. Ruth sits ten days and two homers ahead of last year’s pace while Rogers Hornsby and Dee Bisson led the NL derby with twelve each. Jim Bottomley reached numbers ten and eleven, tying Hack Wilson for second. The day’s sixteen homers pushed totals to 10 415 across both leagues.
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Pirates Set Record In 15 4 Victory Over Phils
Philadelphia report notes the Pirates ignited a 15 to 4 win on Tuesday with 25 hits, a season high. Every Pirates player hit safely led by Ray Kremer with four singles while Leach and Jiurst homered for Philadelphia.
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Unclear baseball box score note from Pittsburgh game
A fragmentary baseball box score lists bases, balls, hits and strikeouts for pitchers Miller Kremer McGraw Willoughby and umpire names Pfirman Stark and Quigley. The time reads 1:55 with mentions of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and a losing pitcher Miller.
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Dixie Collegians Proving Worth in Majors This Year
Six Dixie college alumni are making an impact in Major League Baseball. Emile Barnes of Alabama shines as a 300 hitter and captain of the 1926 Southern Conference champion team. Others include Alabama alumni Jack Hayes and Bobby Reeves with the Senators and Tech alum Reeves as utility infielder. Southern natives Riggs Stephenson, Lance Richbourg, and Andy Reese have distinguished seasons with the Cubs Braves and Giants respectively.
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Odon Davis Seeks Cleanup Job At Police Station
A 12 year old Black boy, Odon Davis, wanders from 1988 Franklin Street to the police station after leaving McKinley School. He seeks work cleaning up and declines candy shop chores. The sergeant jokes about paying him to clean up on the sergeant, and no job is secured.
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Havana Ribbon Five Cent Cigar Ad Delivers Big Claims
An advertisement touts Havana Ribbon five cent cigars as superior due to ripe long filler tobacco, promising no under ripe or overripe leaves and rich fragrance. It claims lasting smoke quality and widespread availability in cigar counters and Practical Pocket Packages of five.
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Fights Last Night in Mixed Welterweight Showdown
Dea Moines Baliling Nelson from Water Ino welterweight won on foul in the fourth round against Kadi Kelly of Denver New York. Stanislaua Loayra Nile defeated Jon Gth of New York 10 4 Newark. Pierse Charles of Belgium beat Wit Gorman Kennade Wisconsin 10 Montgomery Alabama. William Younes Bumbling of Macon Georgia knocked out Jie Packo Cleveland 7%
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Junior tennis group formed at Waterloo meet
Formation of the Waterloo Tennis Club was completed at a meeting at 415 Columbia Circle. Membership is limited to Bees under 21. Willard Hemsworth named president, Marjorie Mace VP, Katharine Dougherty secretary, Robert Beal treasurer. A city tournament will be sponsored, with details at the July meeting. Miss Mace to compete in the women's state journey at Des Moines next week. runner up in singles and former doubles champion with Mrs. Floyd Ebers of Des Moines.
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Red haired sports managers graduate from Upper Iowa
Fayette Iowa June 13 graduation at Upper Iowa University marked the departure of two red haired sports managers, Robert Red Fox of Fayette and Ronald Red Grays of Anoka, who have served as student business managers for the football and baseball teams for three years, becoming familiar figures on the gridiron and diamond. Dublin June 13 Irish plans for the Olympic games are cut due to funds, with rowing and gymnastics dropped and focus on boxing and water polo.
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