Cincinnati Wins Tight Battle Over Phillies 9-7
Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 9 to 7 in a hard fought game marked by fisticuffs in the third inning leading to Ring of the Phillies being banished after clashing with Doug Lass of Cincinnati at first base. Home runs by Walker Bohne Bressler Williams and multiple doubles highlight the win.
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Phillies
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Ring
Douglass
Wingo
New York overwhelms Pittsburgh 10 to 1 in opener
New York built a 4-0 lead in the first inning and surged past Pittsburgh 10 to 1. Kent Greenfield, Giant rookie, started for New York and earned the win while Yde, Gulleton, Koupal, and Gooch worked for Pittsburgh. Meusel, Young, Lindstrom, Traynor contributed extra-base hits. Snyder homered and Wilson stole a base.
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New Pakk Boramaps Pirates
Associated Prew York
New York
Pittsburgh
Yhe
Kent Greenfield
Giant
Koupal
Gulleton
Yde
Gooch
Greenfield
Snyder
Meusel
Young
Lindstrom
Traynor
Wilson
Smith
Culloton
Where They Play National League and Texas League Games
National League matchups list Pittsburgh at New York Louis at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Cleveland Washington at Detroit Boston at Texas Fort Worth at Beaumont Wichita Falls at Houston Shreveport at San Antonio Dallas at Waco schedules indicate only games planned across two leagues.
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New York
Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
J. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Boston
Ft. Worth
Beaumont
Wichita Falls
Houston
Shreveport
San Antonio
Dallas
Waco
W. L. Pet
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King Nadi Wins Granger Handicap at Churchill Downs
King Nadi, owned by J. J. Trexier, captured the Granger Handicap at Churchill Downs today with 10,000 added. Captain Hai War finished second and Princess Boren was third in the Kentucky race run in Louisville.
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Churchtla
Louisville
J. J. Trexier
Churchill Downs
Captain Hai War
Princess Boren
St. Louis Triumphs Over Phillies 8 to 5 in Baseball
St. Louis pounded three Philadelphia pitchers for an 8 to 5 win. Sisler hit a fifth inning homer with a man on. Reed Groves Remmell Andrews and Perkins shared pitching duties as Cochrane Wingard and Dixon batted. Two base hits by Simmons Rommell Williams Jacobson. Wingard had a three base hit and a home run by Robertson. Stolen bases by Bishop Jacobson.
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Associated Prees
Associated Press
Detroit
Brooklyn
Uta
Senators
Keen
Roth
Washington
Hans AB
Rice
McNeely
Chicago
Hartig
Adams
Heathcote
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Blake
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Shirley
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New York Defeats Cleveland in Nine Inning Thriller
New York defeats Cleveland 7 to 6 after Ben Paschal homered with Meusel aboard in the ninth. Speaker and Toe Kingman argued a call at home plate and were ejected as bottles flew and police escorted umpire Rowland from the field. Hoyt, Pennock, Jones, and Sehange contributed on the mound for New York. Karr, Miller, and Myatt for Cleveland.
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Associated Press
Ben Paschall
Meusel
Indiana
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Speaker
Indians
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Kingman
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Hoyt
Pennock
Jones
S«ehang
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Miller
Myatt
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Pipp
McNulty
Lutzke
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Muesel
Klugman
Rune Speaker
Paschal
Panthers Lose to Waco Nine to Seven
May 23 Waco jumped on Kremner in the first five innings for a commanding lead. Head relieved and Panthers rallied, but the Cubs’ eighth inning barrage drove Head from the mound and left Pate to finish as Waco won 9 to 7. Key names Crumpler Merrow Kremner Head Pate Moore.
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Associated Press
WACO
Kremner
Head
Panthers
Cubs
Pate
Fort Worth
Merrow
Moore
Bears Fall to Spudders in 10-8 Tilt
In San Antonio on May 23, the Bears were unable to drive in runners, leaving 14 stranded as the Spudders won 10 to 8. Lindstrom pitched well with men on base, Callaghan belted two homers, and Gelvin and Myers also connected. Umpire Weir caused some controversy in the Fort Worth series.
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Spudders
Associated Press
San Antonio
Lindstrom
Callaghan
Gelvin
Myers
Weir
Storm
Fort Worth
Beaumont 11, Shreveport 7 in Saturday game
Beaumont Exporters defeated Shreveport Sports 11 to 7 at home on Saturday afternoon securing their third consecutive win. Winn and McCall were key bats for Beaumont while Malone hit a ninth inning homer for Shreveport after being a pinch hitter.
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Shreveport
Associated Press
Shreveport Sports
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McCall
Malone
Bea
uMont
Lewis, Foreman and Bernsen, Winn, Metall and Burns
Buffs Triumph 4-2 Behind Diviney First Start
Diviney earned his first start of the season as the Buffs edged Snipe Conley of Dallas 4 to 2 in Houston. Hollahan and Peel homered for the Buffs, marking Peel’s seventeenth straight game with a hit and the Buffs’ tenth consecutive home win.
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Associated Press
Houston
al Diviney
Buffs
Snipe Conley
Dallas
Hollahan
Peel
Cochran Captures State Amateur Golf Title in Texas
Tommy Cochran of Wichita Falls defeated Clarence Hubby Jr of Waco 3 up with 2 to play in a 36 hole final at Spring Lake Country Club. The May 23 result from Waco reports Cochran clinching the state amateur championship.
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Associated Press
Waco
Tommy Cochran
Wichita Falls
Clarence Hubby, Jr
Spring Lake Country Club
Ohio State Defeats Chicago In Track Meet
Ohio State defeated Chicago 42 to 23 in a dual track meet held in Columbus.
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Ohio State
Chicago
Columbus
Left Handed Pitcher Danforth St Louis Overall Career Tale
The record traces a left handed pitcher from St Louis, born March 1 1890, who joined the Philadelphia Athletics in 1911 after Baylor. He moved to Baltimore and Louisville, then Chicago White Sox in 1915, Columbus in 1919, and returned to St Louis Browns in 1920s before stints with Tulsa. Renowned for 16 wins in 1924, he pitched 41 games that year and had a noted wild pitch season. he was recalled or recertified in 1983.
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Danforth
St. Louis
Granger
Texas
Philadephia Athletica
Baylor College
Baltimore
Louisville
American Ancelation
Chicago White
Columbus
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St. Louis Browns
Tulsa
Amarillo to Test Plainview Baseball Teams in Debut
Amarillo heads to Plainview this afternoon for the first meeting of the American Legion amateur team against Plainview’s home guard. The Amarillo squad, noted for high scores, plans a road trip by automobile led by Cal Farley. A large crowd is expected as Panhandle baseball grows with several strong teams forming.
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Plainview
American Legion
South Plains
Cal Farley
Legionnaires
Panhandle
Farley
Russian Lion and Gorman Face Off on Mat
In Plainview, Cal Farley was defeated by the Russian Lion, a faster rival many thought slow as molasses. Referee Jack Gorman hints at possible rematch and revenge, while Cochran of Wichita Falls wins the state golf title with Clarence Hubby of Waco advancing strongly.
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Cal Farley
Plainview
Jack Gorman
Farley
Gorman
Printer slips spark reader jibe at sports misprint
A long time newspaper worker laments a mechanical error that mixed up a Yankee head with a Giant story, sparking harsh reactions from readers who found the mix amusing, while the author frets over future editorial care.
Nine Tangle Up Again Visit At Plainview
A fragmented reminiscence describes plans to travel to Plainview to see nine tangled items. Fears arise about past chases by a country side dog and a prior hunting episode involving mud chains and Farley’s Lincoln.
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Weill
Plainview
Farley
Lincoln
Nine Runs Debate and Fort Worth Umpire Call
A heated exchange over a disputed 94 to 12 game score with an umpire’s ruling. The speaker claims the score was 9 to 0 in Fort Worth and notes rival papers split on the result while offering playful boasts about the team’s bat boys and a sharp postgame interview.
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Fort Worth
Vich
Severa
Society editor silent as gossip fades away
A society editor notes a lull in words and hints at possible missteps while hoping for clearer signals and a return to familiar topics. The piece reads as a light, self aware reflection on editorial mood and audience expectations.
Princeton Narrowly Beats Harvard in Dual Track Meet
In Cambridge on May 23 Princeton track edged Harvard 70 1 8 to 64 to finish ahead after a late surge. Harvard led midrace but Princeton passed late to claim victory for the Crimson.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Princeton
Crimson
Washington Apple Industry Output Stands Out
The state produced about one fourth of the nation's commercial apple output last year, highlighting Washington's dominant role in U S apple production and the impact of its orchards on the national market.
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State of
Washington
Buffaloes Proud of Track Showing This Season at West Texas
Special to The News Canyon May 23 Track has come into its own at West Texas State Teachers College. Under coach Burton the track program became a major sport this year. Buffaloes beat Simmons University and Abilene Christian College in a triangular meet, placed second at the Great Plains Meet, and again second at the TIAA meet in Georgetown. Mitchell and Teter tied for first in pole vault at 11 feet 11 88 inches, breaking the old mark by eight inches. Reagan and Turner, freshmen, won the half and mile races as the team gains confidence for next season.
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News Canyon
West Texas State Teachers College
Burton
Big Os Eckhardt
New Mexico Military Institute
Buffaloes
Abilene
Simmons University
Abilene Christian College
Great Plains
Clarendon College
Daniel Baker College
Esse
Golf Links star shines in Scotch Foursomes win
Mrs. Frank Wolflin returned from Dallas after the Ladies State Championship Tourney where she blamed the fast greens for her rough pace yet, with her partner, outplayed the field in the Scotch Foursome matches and earned a feather traveling clock as a prize.
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Frank Wolflin
Dallas
Sam Vaughn Challenges Dwight Newby in Open Match
Sam Vaughn dares Dwight Newby in a challenged game while Peathart arrives today with confident air. The matches begin at 2 o clock.
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Sam Vaughn
Dwight Newby
Peathart
Hillcrest club plans open of scarce membership funds
A Hillcrest Country Club member vows a steady season focusing on putting and calm head, adds a resolve to treat caddies fairly. Secretary J F E Clements says the closed club will raise fees when opening to new members, with times of preemption north of town showing brisk activity. The tract’s layout suits a sporty course, he adds.
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Hillcrest Country Club
J. FE. Clements
Clem
Blanchard Wins Annual Handicap at Country Club
M C Blanchard defeated Frank Edwards 3 and 2 to win the 1925 Country Club handicap tournament. Blanchard’s steady play drew praise while Edwards earned a dozen golf balls as runner up. Blanchard’s rise suggests he may challenge the others this season.
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M. C. Blanchard
Country Club
Frank Edwards
Frank
Milton
Mr. Blanchard
Eadwards
Speaking of poor losers and winners in sport
A witty line notes that some prefer facing a loser rather than a champion, implying a psychological edge in competition. It contrasts the appeal of weak opponents with the respect or challenge a true winner presents to competitors.
YANK HITTERS TOP MAJOR LEAGUE BATTING LISTS
May 28 Chicago. Harl Combs of the Yankees leads the American League with a .416 average while Bennie Paschal sits .410. Tris Speaker, Ty Cobb and other stars follow, with Hawkes and Hornsby leading the National League. Detailing runs, bases, and home run counts, the report highlights key sluggers and averages across both leagues.
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Harl Combs
New York Yankees
Combs
Bennie Paschal
Atlanta
Yankees
Comps
Pashal
Weday
Trig Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Ty Cobb
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Cobb
George Lister
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Hank Severeid
Ken Williams
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Goslin
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Bottomley
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Cuyler
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Brooklyn
Lee Smith Card Indicates Early Hillcrest Golf Progress
Lee Smith passes on speaking but notable 88 at Hillcrest marks solid early progress after less than six months of play. This score highlights steady improvement and potential for future rounds.
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Lee Smith
Hillcrest
Charlie Hoover Quits Golf After Turbulent Round
Charlie Hoover has quit playing golf, carding a 69 as his best score Thursday amid windy conditions. The windy round hampered scoring and left Hoover seeking a fresh start.
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Charlie Hoover
Hillcrest Players Headed to Memphis List of Names
The Hillcrest squad bound for Memphis includes W. W. Woolsey J. E. Clements W. J. Satterwhite B. Lee Smith 8. K. Griffis H. M. C. W. Barrett N. D. Bartlett Thornton Blanchard W. H. Gosnell Jao. F. Gosnell and H. Keeney.
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Hillcrest
Memphis
W. W. Woolsey
J. E. Clements
W. J. Satterwhite
B. Lee Smith
8. K. Griffis
H. M. C. W. Barrett
N. D. Bartlett
Thornton Blanchard
W. H. Gosnell
Jao. F. Gosnell
H. Keeney
Dal Hart Player Challenge Quelled by Maggard
Geo Maggard declares no Dal Hart player or Amarillo hardware man can break his high clubs, asserting his superiority in a bold pregame boast about strength and skill.
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Geo. Maggard
Dalhart
Amarillo
Handicap Ladies Tournament Planned by Charlie Hoover
Charlie Hoover says a ladies handicap tournament will be organized once entrants are known. He plans a handicap committee of men whose wives will not compete.
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Charlie Hoover
Notice to Contractors for Amarillo Sidewalks and Curbs
Bids due 1:30 p m Monday June 1926 by Potter County Commissioners Court for concrete sidewalks curbs and gravel pavement about 400 ft on the north side of Northwest Texas Hospital Amarillo Texas Plans from Guy A Carlander architect available May 26 1928. Bids sealed and delivered to County Auditor H G Hamrick to time.
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Potter County
State of Texas
Northwest Texas Hospital
Amarillo
Texas
Guy A. Carlander
H. G. Hamrick
Motlaw
Pratt Heads Longhorns Captain of 1926 Texas team
Pratt, the Longhorns center fielder, was elected captain of the 1926 Texas Longhorn baseball squad. Prenas and Ry were associated with the announcement in Austin on May 28.
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Longhorns
Ry Associated
Prenas Austin
Clyde L. Tratt
Badshaw
Texas Longhorn
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Roundup Across Leagues
Yesterday's results span the major leagues and regional circuits. Notable tallies include New York 10 over Pittsburgh 1 and Detroit 15 over Washington 2. Regional leagues report Texarkana 6 Greenville and Longview 5 while Denver 8 beat Lincoln 7. Kansas City 3, St. Paul 2. Minneapolis 9, Milwaukee 8. Indianapolis 11, Toledo 4. Columbus 9, Louisville 5.
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
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Cincinnati
Katanooga
Birmingham
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Lincoln
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Omaha
Oklahoma City
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Go I will call round with the bill on Wednesday
A fragment from Meggendorffer Blaetter in Munich captures a playful exchange about meeting at a bar on Wednesday. The terse note hints at scheduling and social routine in a European humor magazine.
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Meggendorffer Blaetter
Munich
City building boom continues in rapid rise
City building permits show a swift rise with a $60,000 addition and a monthly total reaching $161,786. The largest single permit exceeds $8,000 while notable projects include $70,000 apartment and $26,000 Durett home not yet reached. Amarillo ranks high among Texas cities as Bivins addition is slated to open, signaling a record building era ahead.
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Dr. P. Viney
Durett
Amarilo
Texas
Bivins
Hospital Chief Resigns After Board Meeting
Following a called board meeting of Northwest as Hospital, Miss Maymie resigned as superintendent. The resignation was presented and accepted. No announcement of future plans or successor was made by the board or Miss Carter.
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Maymie
Miss Carter
Motorists Warned To Stay Off Pottery State Highways
Potter County engineers warn motorists to avoid roads being asphalted as drastic action will be taken against violators. A $100 fine is the stated penalty and detours are kept in good condition to speed paving work by the state department and contractors.
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Potter County
L. O. Cox
Governor Bryan Speaks on Chautauqua in Hereford
Hereford May 23 Charles W. Bryan was the speaker at a chautauqua talk focusing on government and business. He urged applying reform principles to Nebraska affairs and praised party owned industries while noting farming as the base of all industry. The audience of Hereford and Deaf Smith County residents welcomed the visitor and toured local irrigation sites.
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Charles W. Bryan
Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Deaf Smith County
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