Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 25, Number 176, Decatur, Adams County, 27 July 1927 — Page 6

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YANKS NOW HAVE A l3-GAMELEAD New York Team Returns Home From Western Invasion Far Out In Front By Henry L. Farrell, (V. P. Staff Correspondent I New York July 26. —(UP) —Baek to their own home lot where Dempsey and Sharkey met last week, the New York Yankees came today from the west for a romp leading up to their championship. The American league pennant Isn't In the hag yet hut if the Yankees fail to finish first they can yell “foul" louder than Sharkey did. The Yankees returned from their second western invasion, regarded as their most serious test of the season with a lead of 13 games over the fame, plodding Washington Senators. If the Yankees are bound to crack, as some critics think they are. they should have cracked on that trip. Yet they won thirteen out of eighteen games three out of six from Detroit, three out of four from Cleveland, three out of four from the White Sox and four straight from the Browns. Not only do the Yanks appear to he a cinch for the pennant but they are heading consistently for several] records, including runs scored, total hits, total bases, home runs, number of games won and no shutouts. It Is almost certain that the Yan-1 kees will establish the greatest attendance record in history. They already have practically cinched a record at home and they made marks in almost every park around the circuit. Miller Huggins, one of the most prominent disciples of the creed — “You can’t get anything by claiming" —insisted with some petulance that he wasn't figuring on the pitcher for the series opener. "We’ve got a good lead and I'm satisfied as far as that goes," Huggins said, “I can’t understand why you fellows get so enthusiastic as to for4 get what almost happened last year. One bad slump and a couple of injuries to regular players could blow up that lead in a week and we're just getting into August. No", we’re not in there yet.” After which several of his boys yawned.

Berne Defeats Celina In Baseball Game, 5-2 Bump, July 26 —The Berne baseball team defeated the Celina, Ohio, team in a game here Saturday afternoon, hy a score of 5-2. The Berne sluggers got busy early in the game and scored five runs in the first two innings, driving "Buck” Miller from the mound. “Slowball” Smelzer, who then took tip the pitching burden for the visitors held the Berne team scoreless, although he was touched for five hits. Clark pitched for Berne and allowed only five hits. He struck out eight patters. o ♦ WATCHING THE SCOREBOARD ♦ ***♦♦.»«*******«* (By United Press) Ray Kramer of the Pirates, who engaged in a pitching duel with Larry Renton of the Giants took a chance and "grooved one" to Andy Reese. New York third baseman. The latter hit it against the left field screen for a technical home run. It was enough to give the Giants a 1 to 0 victory and force the Pirates to second place in ihe National league. Aspirations of the Cardinals to catch np with the leaders in the National league received a sharp setback when Cincinnati administered a double defeat, 3 to 2 and 4 to 3. Dyke’s home run In the thirteenth inning of the Athletics-Tigers game gave the former a 6 to 5 victory. Nick Collop, Cleveland outfielder, was called upon to pitch the eighth inning against the Boston Sox after the latter had hit Uhile and Grant for nine runs. Collop allowed three hits and the Sox scored one mor*. The result: Boston, 10; Cleveland, 7. o TWILIGHT LEAGUE STANDING W. L. Pc’. General Electric 3 1 .750 Catholic Parish 3 1 .750 Railroad 3 2 .600 P iatoffice 0 5 .000

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THREE CITIES BID FORTUNNEYBOUT — New York, Chicago And Philadelphia Seek Tun-ney-Dempsey Fight New York, July 26—(UP)—Three cities today were vying for Tex Rickard's favor, each in the hope that it might tie selected as the site for the heavyweight championship fight in September between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey. New York, having been the scene of the several elimination bouts lead--1 ing to the choice of Dempsey as the challenger, considered itself the rightful claimant. Philadelphia, the city in which Dempsey lost the title to Tunney, spoke for the return fight as a matter of principle. Chicago, able to offer the largest stadium and the least restriction on prices, beckoned the promoter toward the mid west. "Seating capacity is a prime consideration." Rickard said in announcing that he would go to Chicago this week to talk things over with a committee of business men there. "It probably will be the biggest boxing show held anywhere.” Nevertheless a committee from Philadelphia was expected here today to consult with Rickard and it was thought the New York state boxing commission might take a hand at its regular meeting and ask the promoter directly if he intends to take the bout out of this city. ’ Chicago Council Wants Fight Chicago, July 26 —(UP) —When Tex Rickard comes to Chicago. Thursday to discuss arrangements for a return fight between champion Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey he will find little in the way of Objection Io hold the contest at Soldiers Field Stadium, it was indicated today. Protests against allowing Dempsey to appear in the Arena dedicated to World Ward dead have had little effect in official circles. Jack's war record the principal basis of the objections. appears to be over balanced in the estimation of authorities by benefits to be obtained if the match is brought here. The city council today had passed a resolution favoring the bout with only four dissenting votes. Mayor William Hale Thompson announced he was still working actively to bring the bout here and chairman John Higheitner of the state boxing commission is "for it." o Helen Wills Wins Her First Round Match Manchester, Mass., July 26.—(UP) —Miss Helen Wills of Berkeley, Calif., won her first round match in the Essex county club tournament, defeating Miss Isabella Lee, of Chestnut Hill, 6-1, 6:1. All of the seeded players advanced with little difficulty. Miss Wills will meet Miss Sarah Palfrey today in the second round, ] wliila Mrs. Mallory will face Polly Palfrey.

♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦ BASEBALL STANDINGS ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ NATIONAL LEAGUE W. L. Pct. Chicago . 55 36 .604 , Pi.tshurgh 54 36 .600 , St Louis .52 22 -571 , New York 50 46 .521 Brooklyn 41 50 .451 Cincinnati 40 52 .435 Philadelphia .37 51 .420 Boston 34 53 .::oi AMERICAN LEAGUE W. L. Pct. New York 67 26 .720 Washington 53 38 .582 Detroit 49 40 .551 ; Philadelphia 49 43 .533 Chicago 48 47 .505 S . Louis 58 52 .422 Cleveland 39 53 .415 Boston 25 67 .272 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION W. L. Pct. Toledo 58 36 .617 Kansas City 55 42 .567 Milwaukee 55 42 .567 Minneapolis 53 46 .535 St. Paul 53 47 .530 Indianapolis 38 58 .396 Columbus 37 59 .385 Louisville 38 64 .373 YESTERDAY’S RESULTS National League St. Louis, 2-3; Cincinnati. 8-4. Pittsburgh, 0; New York, 1. Only games scheduled. American League Detroit, 5; Philadelphia. 6. Cleveland, 7; Boston, 10. Only games scheduled. American Association Toledo. 10; Louisville, 6. Indianapolis, 5; Columbus, 4. Milwaukee, 5; St. Paul, 7. Minneapolis, 0; Kansas City, G. SWIMMING POOL TO BE CLEANED Pool To Be Closed From Friday Night, July 29 To Wednesday, August 3 The city swimming poo! will be closed Friday night, at 8 o'clock and will remain closed until Wednesday afternon, August 3. while it is being drained, cleaned and refilled with fresh water, Coach Herb Curtis custodian of the pool, announced today. The pool will be reopened at 1 o’clock Wednesday afternon, August 3, and the regular schedule of hours will be resumed. The fire hose will be used in scrubbing the floor and walls of the big pool. Owing to the fact that the General Electric factory will be closed during the next two weeks and many families wi! be out of the city on vacation trips, the city officials decided that this would be a good time to clean the pool. Connie Mack Releases Pitcher Philadelphia, July, 26—(UP)—Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia athletics has released Joe Pate, once 1 his star relief pitcher, to the Fort * Worth club of the Texas league. Sim-1 mons, leading American league hitter' may be out for three weeks because of a leg injury. Howard Ehmke, pitcher suspended recently because of failure to get into shape, has been reinstated.

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SHARKEY HAS HEMORRHAGES Physician Says Boxer Has Suffered Intestinal Hemorrhages Boston. July 26—(UP) —Jack Sharkey, Boston heavyweight has suffered several "intestinal hemornges" since he was knocked out in the seventh round of his fight with Jack Dempsey in New Yotk Thursday night. Dr. Martin IL Spellman of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital here said today. The manner in which the bout ended dew-loped a controversy as to whether the final blows were foul. Dr. Spellman said Sharkey visited ills office Sunday, three days after the fight, ami asked to be examined. The doctor said he found evidence of several contusions of the groin, which might have resulted from a low blow. "I also found clear evidence of Intestinal hemorage. This might well have been caused by a blow in th" abdomen of groin. Sharkey's condition did not appear serious, however." Sharkey himself told the United Press that he was "feeling all right." “You don’t want to believe everything you hear,” he said. "When I got back from New York the other day I told you I was feeling all right. I was and I still am. and any reports to the contrary are the bunk." Doctors interviewed by the United Press were divided on the question of whether a low blow could have caused the intestinal hemorages. One of New England's leading specialists. who asked that his name he withheld, expressed the opinion that such an injury could hardly have resulted from a blow on the abdomen or groin of an athlete in perfect condition. 0 + SPORT TABS ♦ ++++++++ + + ♦♦♦ + + (By United Press) Crawfordsville, Ind. —Nolan C. Craver. a graduate of the University of Illinois physical education department, has been appointed athletics director for Crawfordsville high school. In addition to his general duties, he will have charge of football and basketball. Indianapolis. — Leo Dieble, an importation from the southwest who is to fight Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis in the 10-round feature event at Fort Benjamin Harrison tonight, has arrived to limber up for the scrap. o_ 77 ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ It * PLEASANT VALLEY * * NEWS, by * * Rev. L. E. McCargar * K¥¥¥¥¥¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ !t Mrs. Harry Carver and daughter, Francis, have been sick the past week with tonsilitis. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis and children. Richard and Kemltt of Dayton spent Saturday with Rollie Longenberger and family and called on others in this community. Leah Parker spent a few days the past week with relatives and friends at the Valley. A very willing hand of ladies of the community gathered at the parsonage Thursday. The day was spent in sewing and visiting. A basket dinner was a pleasing feature at the noon hour. Mr. Dale Cook, son of Henry Cook, received several cuts and scratches on one arm and hand Wednesday evening, while he and his father were driving a tractor hitched to a grain separator on the mud pike. A truck dashed into them from a cross road. Grandma Pogue, of Monroe, is spending a week or ten days with Rena Longenberger. Donald Elzy, of Monroe, has been helping his parents the past week In the hay field. Mr. Sachett, of south west of Monroe spent Friday night and Saturday forenoon with jim and Emma Wanderkar. Rev. L. E. McCargar made a business trip to Fort Wayne Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shirk and daughter Ruby took dinner with Rally Longenberger’s Saturday evening. Mrs. John Yoman who has been sick for over a week, is slowly improving. Frances Haggard has been on the sick list, but is much improved. Mrs. Rhoe, mother of Mrs. Harry Carver and Mrs. Leslie MvCargar, called at the Carver home Saturday Mr. Karl Whitnack. of Monroe, assisted Hue Nideling the past week in the hay harvest. Elmina Wolf was reminded of her ] eightieth birthday Sunday by relatives and friends calling on her Sunday. o — Mr. and Mrs. FTed Fullenkamp and daughters, Patsy and Rosemary, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Corbett and family, of Fort Wayne, are spending the Week at Lake James.

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LEADERS TIER IN TWILIGHT LEAGUE ' Third And Final Round Os Games Opens Next Week; ( Two Games This Week The city twilight baseball league will start its third and final round of l games next week. The second round j will end this week. The Postoffice ' team is scheduled to play the General Electric nine this evening, and the Rairlroad and Catholic Parish teams are tied for the league lead with three victories and one defeat each. The G. E. and Catholic teams have one postponed game to play yet. also. The Railroad team has won three and lost two games, while the Postoffice crew has met defeat in each of its five con-

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tests. I Following is the schedule for the third round of games. Tuesday. Aug. 2 G. E. vs Catholics. Thursday, Aug. 4 Postoffice vs. Railroad. Tuesday, Aug. fl G. E. vs. Railroad. Thoursday Aug 11, Jostoffice vs. Catholics. Tuesday. Aug. 16. Ge. vs. Postoffice. Thrusday. Aug. 18. Railroad vs. Catholics. o Mike McTigue Recognized Light-Heavyweight Champ New York. July 26. — (UP) — Mike McTigue today was recognized by the New York boxing commission as lightheavyweight champion. McTigue stepped into the shoes of Jack Delaney when the latter voluntarily forfeited the title to become a heavyweight.

BASEBALL’S BIG FIVE I By I lilted Press) Ty Cobb failed to hit safely ln flvp Hines ut bat for the ’hird Blrai ?’ guine in which he has gone Hornsby made a single lu tullr I tempts. Ruth. Gehrlgh and Speaker w n , ' Idle. AB H Pc< Speaker 346 129 373 ] Ruth 31!) H 6 .364 31 Hornsby 353 120 ,3 40 u Cobb . 300 100 .333 . Chattanooga Team Loses Interesting Game Sunday The Chattanooga, Ohio base-ball team was defeated by the Puritan Sales team, of Fort Wayne, in a ganie ' at Chattanooga Sunday by a score of ' 3-1. The winning runs were scored | when a Chattannga outfielder dropped a long fly. Earl Winteregg, o f Bern* pitched foi Chattanooga and turned in a fine game. Each pitcher allowed five hits. John Falk. Jr., of Fott Wayne |* spending the day with his father, John Falk.

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