Yank Club Takes Final Tilt From Red Sox
Philadelphia May 24 The Athletics swept the Washington Senators 4 2 in a midweek game. Ty Cobb led batters with three hits in four at bats, reaching a lifetime 3.000 average. Shores pitched first Mackman start, four walks, four hits allowed. Umpires McGowan Van Grafian Connolly. Time 1 32. bases on balls off Caston 4 Shores 4.
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Pirates edge Reds in tenth to split series 4 3
New York May 24. The Pirates lose late as Cincinnati wins in the tenth. Luque pitched for the Reds while Hill started for Pittsburgh. Key hits by Waner and Mulligan helped Pittsburgh reach four runs while Cincinnati tallied four.
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American Loses In British Amateur Golf Meet at Prestwick
Douglas Grant, the sole remaining American in the British amateur championship, lost to A. R. MacCallum of Wolverhampton 2 up at Prestwick. The match was tight, all square at the turn, then MacCallum won the seventeenth with a chip, and Grant’s final putt slipped, allowing MacCallum to clinch the win on the last hole.
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Ruth's Movie Payoff Sparks Sunlit Baseball Fever
By Al Demaree former pitcher of the New York Giants. In a money mad world Gabe Ruth earned 125000 cash for his picture The Babe Cones Home and the film people want him for another. He says sun glare and the heat hurt his eyes yet he hit 60 homers last season and still sees acting in pictures as a lure. Sun damage and eye strain plague outfielders, he notes, though he remains eager to chase both ball and screen fame amid the season. Summary of game details follows with team scoring and pitching notes.
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Des Moines Mock Chick Lang Visit Sparks Confusion
Des Moines men react to a false Chick Lang, a pretender who claimed Derby fame. He tried to gain sympathy with a tale of visiting Centerville parents, showing a slick plan to bet five dollars on presumed winners before slipping away as suspicions rose.
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Hornsby Named Braves Manager in Boston Shakeup
Boston May 24 The Rajah Rogers Hornsby was named manager of the Boston Braves succeeding Jack Slattery who resigned. Slattery will remain as chief scout while Hornsby may name his own aide. Trades are expected to follow to strengthen the team as the Braves prepare for a fighting season. Hornsby took the job reluctantly and hoped to be traded to another club, but was persuaded to accept.
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Charles City Opens Shell Rock Valley Season With Grafton
The 1928 Shell Rock Valley League season starts Sunday May 27 with matchups in Charles City Grafton Osage Rudd and Lyle Nora Springs. Umpire Dugan of Austin Minnesota will preside over the Charles City game with Abie Martin at Rudd, Hughes at Osage, Tracy Smith at Lyle, and Austin assigned to the Osage game.
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White Sox edge Indians 4 3 in ten innings at home
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 4 to 3 in a tense ten inning game. Grady Atkins, George Connally, and Ted Lyons pitched with Lyons earning the win despite pitching only in the tenth. Jamieson led Cleveland with three hits as Langford and Hodapp added hits for the Indians.
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First Presbyterian and Grace M. E. Nines Win in Church League
First Presbyterian beat Linden M. E. 6 to 5 and Grace M. E. defeated First Baptist 4 to 0 at Cedar River Park last night. Witt and Stoner starred for First Presbyterian while Plagerin and Pratt keyed Linden M. E. Johnson and Truak played for Grace M. E. Makinster and Twogood were the First Baptist pitchers. Paris aids sports fund to 40,000 dollars annually for park and facilities.
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Chicago Outdoor Season Opens With Boxing Card
Chicago May 24 Promoter Mullen opens Chicago outdoor boxing season with a 10 round Dundee versus Medill junior lightweights at Mills Stadium. The season should feature three to four championship fights including midweight and featherweight title defenses. Mickey Walker meets Ace Hodkins June 21 at White Sox Park. Canzoneri defends against Sanger in early July. Mandell to defend lightweight crown as promoter seeks opponent for the Rockford standout Dundee eyes a title shot and a promised title shave if he wins.
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Cagers and Wrestlers of T C Will Receive Letters May 31
Cedar Falls May 24 CG club athletic letter men of Teachers College will hold its annual banquet Thursday May 31. All letter men in school and athletic board members attend. Basketball players Cooper Sac City Pritzel Grundy Center Shoemaker Arnolds Park Haberichter La Porte City Hopkins Melbourne Hartman Eddyville and wrestlers Renter Cresco Grochowski Sioux City Noecker Prosper Minn L Orr Cedar Falls Barghahn Elkader will receive letters.
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Ellyson and Harris Win Golf Prizes at Club
Sunnyside Country Club held a Wednesday afternoon golf competition with a blind ringer contest. Dr. W Ellyson won the inside ringer holes Nos 3 4 and 8 in 11 strokes and George Harris won the outside ringer holes Nos 10 13 and 18 in 11 strokes. The next event is planned for Memorial Day.
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Morgan Defends His Title Today at Madison Square Garden
New York May 24 The world junior lightweight championship bout pits Ted Morgan of Seattle against Eddie Cannonball Martin at Madison Square Garden tonight. Morgan, a clever boxer with a fast left hand, defends his crown against a rugged, two fisted challenger known for persistence and body punching.
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Yanks and Macks Open Big Series in Philly
New York Yankees visit the Philadelphia Athletics at Shibe Park for a six game set. Davis J. Walsh notes Yankee power and pitching questions as both teams tilt to prove supremacy in the American League.
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