Philadelphia Stops Pirates as Reds Lose
The St. Louis Cardinals swept Cincinnati 8 to 1 to lead the National League, while Pittsburgh fell to Philadelphia. Key performances include Purdy and Sukeforth driving runs for St Louis and strong pitching by Kemner for Cincinnati. The Reds dropped further in the standings as the Phillies quieted the Pirates.
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Pirates fall to Phillies in opening game of series
In Pittsburgh Philadelphia defeated the Pirates 10 to 7 to knock them from the league lead. Key hits included home runs by Klein and O Doul, with strong starts from both teams and a high scoring late game.
American stars seize quarterfinals in French championships
Three American players push to topple European dominance at Paris for the French championships. Bill Tilden and Helen Wills reach the semi finals with decisive wins over De Morpurgo and La Faurie. Frank Hunter leads Borotra 2-1 when play halts amid illness.
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France
Horton Smith Shoots 66 66 in Europe Golf Championship
Horton Smith, at 21, posts 66 66 in the French championship, matching a world record and signaling American golf supremacy. He trains like a college athlete, goes to bed early, and notes a poor finishing putt as his only blemish amid rapturous reception in Europe.
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Common Golf Faults to Correct for Everyday Players
Tom Kerrigan outlines practical fixes for average golfers. He cites body sway, rushing the stroke, jerky back swing, moving the body ahead of the club head, using ill fitting clubs, trying to outdrive opponents, and overly long iron swings.
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Tom Kerrigan
Columbia Wins Races and 180 Jerseys
Columbia crews sweep the East and fill boat house shelves with 180 donated rowing jerseys from defeated rivals after each race. Nine crews race in the Poughkeepsie regatta as experts debate potential Glendon coached dominance. Allan Sothon (sic) and the Louisville Colonels slump, seven wins in 24 games, keeping last place.
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Unclear Boxing Decision Sparks Debate Over Local Card
The article discusses a bout involving LaBarba returning to college and the judges weighing the good of the game against drawing power. It notes the judges were not blind and had witnessed several fights, shaping the controversial decision and the impact on the local card’s appeal.
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Foxx powers Athletics past Tigers in 9-6 win
Philadelphia May 31 Jimmy Foxx homer triple and single lead the Athletics to a 9 to 6 win over Detroit in the opener of a long home stand. Honard Ehmke started for Philadelphia but left after the seventh with a comfortable lead.
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United States Clinches Davis Cup Doubles Victory
The United States sealed the American zone Davis Cup finals by defeating Cuba 6-2 6-1 6-0 in doubles. Johnny Van Ryn and Wilmer Allison defeated Captain Ricardo Morales and Herman Upmann to clinch the win for the U S team.
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Santone Trying to Sell Bill Warwick in Texas League Talks
Local Texas league officials say San Antonio is seeking to trade veteran catcher Bill Warwick to another club. If the deal fails, Warwick will be returned to Minneapolis.
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American Girls Win 4s in Europe Victory
Helen Wills and Edith Cross defeated Ken Bouman and Rollins Quequerque at The Hague to open American women’s season in Europe. The victory drew congratulatory notices as Bouman and Quequerque are pictured with Cross and Wills near the net.
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Thomas 19 Earns National Attention With Strikeout Record
Florence high school pitcher Glenn Thomas strikes out 108 batters in 1928 and 94 this season, averaging nearly two strikeouts per inning over 61 innings. He also stars at outfield, batting about .500, and plans to attend a Southern college after finishing school.
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Indian Hills Tourney For July Announced
Del Love and Paul Denson announced Amarillo's annual Indian Hills golf tournament to run from June 29 with qualifying rounds, July 4 match play, July 7 semifinals and July 17 finals. Open to any amateur and featuring an elaborate prize list including a $70 irons set and other golf gear valued around $350.
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Amarillo
Panthers to Be More Powerful Fort Worth Team
Fort Worth news reports the Fort Worth baseball club sold to Sam S. Lard and Ted Robinson after 84 percent of stock transferred from Will K. Stripling. New owners promise a pennant contender while veteran manager Jake Atz remains connected, with Stripling and Mrs. Paul Le Grave also involved. Lard and Robinson are noted as presidents of the Mistletoe Creameries.
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Compston Defeats Hagen Eight Up In British Open Match
Archie Compston defeated Walter Hagen eight up with seven to play in a 36 hole match at Moor Park England on May 31. It was the first of two clashes between the rivals with a Birmingham rematch planned for tomorrow. Hagen faced criticism for delaying the start while Compston showed class in front of a sizeable gallery.
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Pratt's Cubs Back On Top Of Ladder
Waco beat the Exporters 6 to 2 in the rubber game as Dumovitch shined in the clincher. Fourteen Exporters left on base. Beaumont 000 100 100 9. Waco 000 114 00x 6. Riviere Newman Burns Robertson Dumovitch Luebbe. Spudders Fall Jy. Fort Worth defeated Wichita Falls 11 to 5 in three games as wild Wichita Falls pitching faltered and Fort Worth bunched timely hits. Wichita Falls 102 020 000 5. Fort Worth 142 000 000 11. Smith Galeria Taber Lapan Whitworth Baker Steers Bump. Sports: Irvin Jeffries homered twice for Dallas in series finale with Shreveport, lifting Texas League standings by knocking Shreveport from top. Shreveport 002 040 000 6. Dallas 400 020 0lx 9. Thompson Williamson Starr Tauscher Hardaway Bischoff.
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LSU Introduces Spring Basketball Training
Baton Rouge May 31 LSU launches spring basketball training as a new universal practice with coach Harry Rabenhorst stating the program will strengthen both mind and body for better regular season performance. Former athletic director Michael Donahue is credited with originating spring training ideas.
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Mike) Donahue
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Auburn
San Angelo Falls 7-4 to Lefty Harris in May 31 baseball
San Angelo was defeated 7 to 4 after a ninth inning rally by Coleman despite late efforts. Harris and Cryer led for San Angelo as Big Spring beat Midland 10 to 6 in the other May 31 game, with Wright, Stagner, Briggs, and Rabe noted in the box scores.
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Stagner
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Western Loop Scoreboard Report
Western Loop results show Denver and Pueblo games, partial scores listed. Jolly and Vargas, Hargrove, Cotey and Banner noted among players. remaining matches canceled due to rain.
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