Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 27, Number 196, Decatur, Adams County, 17 August 1929 — Page 6

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CUBS STRONG BY COMPARISON I . By George Kirksey i UP Stuff Correspondent t New York, Aug. 17. — (U.R) The 1 world series is seven weeks away but it's not 100 early to start comparing 1 the probable rivals in the fall classic, considering the long leading enjoyed ’ by the Philadelphia Athletics <l4 : games) and the Chicago Cubs (7*4 games). The popular opinion that the Athletics will crush the Cubs if, and when, they meet in the world series ( Is not borne out by a comparison of , the latest averages (through games j of Aug. 14) of the two likely contend- j era. I Inasmuch as the Athletics and < Cubs have made their records against different opposition, the following is no indication of what will happen ( when they face each other, but it is I nevertheles the only available com- J parison between-the two clubs: S Athletics Cubs 1 .383—Foxx IB Grimm—.3o4 < .217—Bishop 2B Hornsby—.364 I .328—Dykes 3B McMillan-.293 i .284 —Boley SS English—. 277 .374 —Simmons LF Stephenson—. 346 .308—Hass OF Wilson—. 342 1 .338 -Miller HF Cuvier -.341 •’ .330 —Cochrane C Gonzales —.273 * Pitchers • Athletics Cubs W. L. W. L. ' 18 2 —Grove Bush —16 2 ( 8 2 —Hommel Carlson— 8 2 1 18 s—Earnshaw Root—l 2 4 16 6—Walberg Malone—ls 8 The Athletics have the two leading hitters in Foxx (.388) and Simnions (.374), but they also have the . weakest hitter itj Bishop who is down . to .217. ! The Cubs' best hitters are Hornsby j (.364) and Stephenson (.346). The •[ Cubs' lowest hitter is Gonzales, catcher. who is batting .273. Comparing the batting averages of the eight regulars, leaving out the pitchers, the Athletics have only a two-point batting advantage over the Cubs—.32o to .318. If Dykes, who may play at second, third or short in the world series, is in the lineup, the A's will have more batting strength, but will sacrifice defensive strength if either Bishop or Boley is benched. It is rather likely that Dykes will take Hale's place at third. Hale is batting .282. On all-around hitting and fielding strength the Cubs outfield of Stephenson, Wilson and Cuyler probably ■matches the A's combination of Sim-1 moils, Haas and Miller. Simmons, I however, is the outstanding player of! the group, and for that matter the | best player of either team outside the J box. The Cubs have the A’s outclassed in defensive strength at first base and shortstop. Bishop is a better second baseman than Hornsby, but is batt- s ing just .147 points less than the latter and he's not that much better p fielder. Either Hale or Dykes is It probably a better player than McMil-l E lan. a Mickey Cochrane is the best catch- p er in baseball, let alone in compare ison with Zach Taylor or Mike Gon- g zales. r Grove, Earnshaw and Walberg probably will rotate in that order against t the Cubs. Bush. Root and Malone f may draw the opposing assignment r in that order. a Although the Cubs have been beat- q en only four times by lefthanders j thus far this season, they may find p that Grove and Walberg are a dis- t ferent variety of southpaw altogether ( than the National league. f Q—HOME RUN CLUB f —(U.R>— | Leaders: I Klein, Phillies 33 Ruth. Yankees 32 j Ott, Giants 31 | L. Wilson, Cubs 30 < Foxx, Athletics 28 £ Gehrig, Yankees 27 Simmons, Athletics 27 t Hornsby, Cubs 26 { Bottomley, Cards 25 , Hurst. Phillies 25 s Yesterday's homers: Ruth. Yan- i kees; O’Doul, Phillies; Frederick, t Robins; Reynolds, White Sox; and t Bell, Braves, one each. I c National League 602 | American league 462 | Totals 1064 E o Watching The Scoreboard 1 t Yesterday's hero: Ray Moss, Brook- | lyn pitcher who beat the Chicago Cubs, sto 2. He permitted nine hits t lint held the National league leaders , scoreless until the ninth when Gabby ( Artnett, pinch-hitting for Root, drove , in two runs with adouble. ; With Pie Traynor having a perfect i day at bat—four for four—and Ervin Brante keeping the Braves’ 12 hits scattered. Pittsburgh beat Boston, 9 j to 3. ( t After dropping two straight to the | Phillies, the Cincinnati Reds turned the tables and beat Philadelphia, 7

to 3. Babe Ruth hit home run No. 32 ami the New York Yankees emerged from their 5-game losing* streak by lieating Detroit. 12 to Y. Ed Wells held the Tigers to 7 hits. Bill Shores. Philaflelphia relief pitcher, stopped a Cleveland rally in the 9th after 2 runs were scored and the Philadelphia Athletics maintained their 14-gume lead over the New York Yankees by beating the Indians, 6 to 5. Charlie Ruffing held the Browns to six hits and the Boston Red Sox bent St. Louis, 3 to 2. o — STANDINGS W L Pct. Canton 63 51 .553 Erie 62 51 .549 Fort Wayne 57 53 Akron 55 53 .468 Dayton 51 58 .468 Springfield 44 66 .409 National League W L Pct. Chicago 72 35 .673 Pittsburgh 65 43 .602 New York 61 50 .550 St. Louis 55 54 .505 Brooklyn 49 61 .445 Cincinnati 47 63 .427 Boston 45 66 .405 Philadelphia 43 65 .398 American League W L Pct. Philadelphia 82 31 .726 New York 66 43 .606 Cleveland 58 53 .523 St. Louis '. 58 55 .513 Detroit 54 58 .482 Washington . 47 62 .431 Chicago 44 69 .389 Boston 36 74 .327 American Association W L Pct. Kansas City 81 38 .681 St. Paul 71 47 .602 Minneapolis 70 48 .592 Indianapolis 56 63 .471 Louisville 55 63 .466 Ci lambus 51 69 .425 Milwaukee 40 70 .512 Toledo 41 74 .346 YESTERDAY'S RESULTS Central League Akron 7; Fort Wayne 4. Dayton 12; Canton 5. Erie 6: Spiingfield 5. National League Cincinnati 7; Philadelphia 3. Brooklyn 5; Chicago 2. Pittsburgh 9; Boston 3. Only games scheduled. American League Boston 3; St. Louis 2. New York 12; Detroit 2. Chicago 8; Washington 6. Philadelphia 6: Cleveland 5. American Association Indianapolis 8; Kansas City 2. Louisville 20; Milwaukee 14. Minneapolis 9; Toledo 4. Only games scheduled. FLOWER SHOW WILL BE HELI) iCONT.WEL FHOSI PAGK OWE) show contest. Commercial growers will not compete in the amateur growers division there being a class for commeic.'al growers in which $35 in prizes is awarded. In the amateur division prizes of $3, $2 and $1 will be awarded on asters, gladioli, zinnias, marigolds, dahlias, roses, snapdragons and miscellaneous. In the miscellaneous division any bouquet or basket of one variety of flowers not in a classified division may be used as an entry—for example—l 2or more ageratum, scabosia or cosmos would constitute an entry in this division. Twelve or more flowers in any one division will constitute an entry excepting in the rose, dahlia and gladioli division where four specimens will make an entry. There is also a garden basket divis-. ton in which the prizes are $5, $3 and $2. The garden basket division may l>e made up of a number of varieties. The main point considered in judging the garden basket division will be perfection of bloom, harmony of color, artistic arrangement and suitability of basket or container. > Another interesting department of the flower show will be the flower display division in which the prizes will be $lO for first, $5 for second and $3 for third. Six or more varities, placed in a group may be entered in this division. Judging will be on the basis of the most attractive display. In the commercial growers' division, prizes will be awarded on gladioli, dahlias, asters and miscellaneous. Commercial growers who wish to make an exhibit ot flowers in the show will be granted the privilege of taking orders for flowers and bulks at the show and also to display flowers not in the award lists. A competent judge will be secured to p ace the exhibits. A complete list ot prizes, rules and regulations is contained in the premium lists, copies of which may be secured at the county agent's office or from any member of the flower committee. Mrs. Hoyt Hartman, Mrs. Margaret DeHaven, Mrs. William Spain, Mrs. Charles Barr, of Bluffton, visited with friends in this city last evening. o — Dance tonight at Sunset.

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Packs Victory Punch t “ — i \ -A ? ' - - v- ■* V IrX - « I'M- V -v -- ..4* 9’ -D iSSSB*-'-. ™ ' U ' J Ol’ -o’iabl-' Riggs Stephencon of the Cubs, pictured here finishing up the type of swing that puts the horsehide where the opposition can't get it. Stevie is one of the steadiest fellows in the national pastime. Nothing flashy, nothing sensational; just an easy-going, continually plodding southern ggentieman.

BORDER CLASHES AREREPORTED Official China Denies Fighting, But Rumors Are Continued New York, Aug. 16. — (U.R) — While, official China denied the rumors of I 'pen i-lashes between Soviet and Chinese forces massed a V>ng the | Manchurian border, reports of active! -ngagements continued today to sift in from various points, together with j unconfirmed charges that the Soviet' border patrols were encroaching upon Chinese territory in the vicinity of Manchuria. Dispatches from Hong Kong to the i London Daily Mail said that shrd . t - hour battle took place Itetween the opoosing armies near Manchuria on Tuesday, the Chinese troops recapured the town of Mordun. The same source reported also that a Soviet gunboat, operating along the Sungart river, opened fire upon Chinese war ,’essels and damaged three of them. Reports rom Manchuria said the Russians were massing more troope in that vital sector and that the Chi-' nese also were reinforcing their front ines in the vicinity ot the town. It was stated at the same time, how ever, that Chang Hsueh-Liang had ordered his patrols to avoid provocation. Nanking meanwhile, having failed to induce the Soviet un-1 ion to start negotiations for an antic-1 able settlemen*, of the Chinese Easttern tailway dispute,'were reported to be urging the signatory powers o invoke the Kellogg pact upon Russia until the Soviets would agree to a conference. Chu Shao-Yang, who was sent by the Chinese government to negotiate ar. agreement with the Soviets, was back in Harbin today conferring with officials of the railway. It was believed that in view of Russia's refusal to open negotiations until the railway has been, restored to a status quo ante, Chinese authorities would appeal to signatories of the Kellogg pact for their assistance. o Sun God Continues East-West Air Trip' Rock Springs, Wyo„ Aug. 17— (UP) —The airplane sun god. speeding from coas' to-coast. resumed its eastward journey at 6:10 A. M. (MST) today after having spent the night flying over the aiipoit here awaiting the com ing daylight to complete refueling. The plane again will refuel at Cheyenne. —.—— o ——— ——— Two Lose Lives In Forest Fire Battle Spokane, Wash., Aug. 17. —<U.R> — Two men were believed today to have lost ther lives fighting disastrous forest fires in Washington. Douglas C. Ingram, employe of the federal district forestry office in Portland, Ore., and Ermannie St. Luise, Chelan, Wash., youth, hav-3 been missing since Tuesday and searchers feared they met death, while fighting flames in Chelan National forest that have swept nearly 50,000 acres. If reports of their deaths are confirmed it will bring forest fire fatalities to six in the northern Washing-

ton area in the last ten days. Conditions were more favorable for checking major forest fires today than tliey have been foi moie than a week. The wind had subsided and the humidity was higher, fire wardens said.

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powm-H which are aligned against her U, her demands tor a complete reviaton of the Young plan. While the content* of the reply drawn up by Snowden, British ehan-| cellar of the exchequer, have not been made public, it was understood n, authoritative circles that the U mulp Hear that Gre.t Britain still In-, sisted upon a revision of the Young plan ami that England would not be. satisfied by the "odd* and ends' offer'd by the expert* ut the recent conference of reparations experts ut Pari*. „ ~ ~ It was understood that Great ri aln has let it be known that she exnects from her former allies the same,

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