Senators Slip as Indians Close In on Second Place
Washington battles for second in the American League as Cleveland presses toward a near possession of runner-up status. Cleveland beat the Senators 5 to 4 aided by Eddie Morgan's homer and Walter Morgan's timely hitting, while the Athletics hold a three-game lead atop the league standings.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Washington Senators
Senators
Indians
Cleveland
Athletics
Walter Johnson
Witt
Connie Mack
Eddie Morgan
Walter Miller
Morgan
White Sox
Kimsey
Chad Kimsey
St. Louis
Yankees
Browns
Yanks
Crowder
Red Sox
Johnson
Detroit
Milton Gaston
Tigers
Pete Alexander Favorite To Steers Offer
Dallas Texas League club officials optimistic about landing Grover Cleveland Alexander a former major league ace after manager Bob Tarleton wired him and received interest. If he joins the Steers he could become the highest salaried pitcher in Texas League history.
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United Press
Dallas
Tex
Texas League Baseball Club
United States
Bob Tarleton
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Philadelphia Nationals
Tarleton
Campolo to Fight Chevalier in Boston June 23
Argentine heavyweight Vittorio Campolo has been matched with Leon Chevalier for a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden in Boston on June 23. Chevalier, who defeated Primo Carnera at Oakland, earlier drew a towel from his seconds.
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United Press
Boston
Vittorio Campolo
Leon
Bombo
Luke Sewell Ties Knotting Prank on Hayes After Injury
In Washington on June 9 Associated Press reports Luke Sewell of Cleveland tied knots in the clothing of Alabama teammate Jack Hayes, the Nationals’ utility man. Hayes had earlier inflicted a finger-breaking foul tip on Sewell’s right hand, likely sidelining Sewell for about three weeks.
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Associated Press
Cure Eland Q
Luke Sewell
Cleveland
Schmeling Shockey Bout Hinted To Draw Over $600000 Gate
Heavyweight title clash between Schmeling and Sharkey at Yankee Stadium eyed to top $600000 gate with rain dampening, yet fans flood Madison Square Garden, sparking talk of near million dollar totals and a $700000 tote. Referee selection by NYSAC sparks bets and debate among experts.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
John P
Jack Dempsey
Madison Square Garden
Yankee Stadium
Garden
Milk Fund
Bliss
Sharkey
Schmeling
Orangeburg
Endicott
N. Y
Teuton Slugger
New York State Athletic Commission
Ed Forbes
Jim Crowley
Kid McPartland
Lou Magnolia
Phil Scott
Miami
Huskies Hold Edge in Hudson Regatta Rivalry
In the Poughkeepsie Regatta era Washington has dominated for most years with Navy stunning wins in 1922 and 1925 and California breaking Washington’s run in 1928. The article lists top five finishers by year from 1913 to 1925, highlighting Columbia and Navy as frequent challengers.
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Navy
California
Washington Huskies
Washington
Huskies
Syracuse
Cornell
Wisconsin
Penn
Corneil
Wiscon
Past Masters Debate Postwar Tennis Stars in 1920s Context
The piece surveys 1920s era tennis, contrasting prewar giants like Doherty and Tilden with postwar stars Cochet Lacoste and the Johnston-Tilden cohort. It cites J Parmly Paret and notes Doherty brothers dominance, while mentioning the Giants adding Bill Ossian to bolster pole vaulting and McGraw’s plan to lift the pennant contenders.
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Brokes
Larned
Tilden
Johnston
Cochet
Lacoste
H. L. Doherty
Giants
Bill Ossian
University of Nebraska
McGraw
Bill
Selma Leads Egg Laying Contest Across Americas
Selma Union High School agricultural instructor L P Sharp reports the San Joaquin Valley Egg Laying Contest in Selma is the leading event among 22 contests in the United States and Canada. C J Coburn's Australorphens top the Selma contest and the nation, Sharp notes.
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Selma
Cal
San Joaquin Valley
United States
Canada
L. P. Sharp
Selma Union High School
C. J. Coburn
Sharp
Dallas District tennis second round slow start for Texas stars
In Dallas on June 10 the Dallas District tournament entered the second round with Texas stars facing tougher draws. Notable matchups included Leslie Coleman of Houston against Wilbur Hess of Fort Worth and Benny Estep of Dallas versus Dick Fuller of Dallas. Bruce Barnes of Texas University looms as favorite to claim the title in Bell's absence as several second round pairings unfold.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Leslie Coleman
Houston
Wilbur Hess
Fort Worth
Benny Estep
Dick Fuller
Bruce Barnes
Texas University
Berkeley Bell
Estep-Fuller
Jimmie Quick
Houston Wasson
T. E. D. Hackney
Neil Thomason
Witcher Settle
James Challis
San Antonio
Johnny McDiarmid
Evan Rees
Karl Kamrath
Austin
Jess Sanders
Charles Sloan
Claude Leonard
Terrell
Frost Carvel
C. V. Launey
Doc” Barr
Col. Waiter
Johnson
Jack Smith
Coleman-Hess
Jerry Sass
Oklahoma
Tom Emery
Homer McCart
Ruth Bailey
St. Louis
Anna Mae Reichert
Major League Leaders as of June 9 Major notes
National League leaders include Batting Stephenson Cubs .420 and Hits Herman Robins Terry Giants 79. Runs Herman Robins 51. RBIs Klein Phillies 55. Doubles Frisch Cardinals 21. Triples Cuyler Cubs 9. Home Runs Wilson Cubs 18. Stolen Bases Cuyler Cubs 14. American League leaders feature Batting Rice Senators .400 Runs Ruth Yankees 55 RBIs Ruth 54 Hits Rice 78 Doubles Gehringer Tigers Cron in Senators 19 Triples Combs Yankees 8 Home Runs Ruth 19 Stolen Bases Rice 14.
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Frisch
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Memphis 37th Victory Keeps Southern Lead
Memphis extended its season record to 37 wins as Atlanta beat Mobile 10 to 4. Chattanooga committed five errors that Atlanta exploited for a 13 to 7 win. Birmingham outscored Nashville 12 to 5 with two runs in six innings.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Memphis
Southern Association
Mobile Bears
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
Fights Last Night Across Several Cities
In Pittsburgh Farmer Joe Cooper of Terre Haute outpointed Joe Trippe of Rochester in a 10 round affair. Boston saw Lou Scozza of Buffalo prevail over Tony Shucco in a 10 round decision. Columbus hosted Mike O'Dowd beating Jimmy Freed over 19 rounds. Flint hosted Marty Gold of Philadelphia defeating Quinna Lee of Jacksonville over 10 rounds. Ollie Bartlett of Minneapolis beat Happy Atherton of Indianapolis in 10 rounds. Nick Ellenwood of Fort Wayne won over Richie Mack of San Francisco in 10 rounds.
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Farmer
Joe Cooper
Terre Haute
Ind
Joe Trippe
Rochester
N. Y
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Mass
Lou Scozza
Buffalo
Tony Shucco
Columbus
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Jimmy Freed
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Mich
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Philadelphia
Quinna Lee
Jacksonville
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Yesterday's Hero Lazzeri Stars in Yankees 8 5 Win
Tony Lazzeri of the Yankees hit a home run a double and a single in five at bats driving in two runs and scoring three as New York defeated St Louis 8 to 5.
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United Press
Tony Lazzeri
Yankees
Yanks
St. Louis
Cal Farley Aims To Win Welterweight Title At Butler Field
Cal Farley hopes fate favors him as he faces Jack Reynolds for the world welterweight championship at Butler Field on June 20. Farley, one of Butler Field’s builders, longs to redeem his costly park venture once praised as a monument of ignorance. Tickets surge as out-of-town buyers seek ringside, box, or reserved seats, with Rob Roy taking calls at 9128 and reservations mailed from 416 Fillmore Street.
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Cal Farley
Jack Reynolds
Butler Field
Farley
Amarillo
Cal
Rob Roy
Fillmore Street
Berlin professor plans summer rocket experiments near Horst
German scientist Professor Herman Oberth aims to launch a moonward rocket on the Baltic shore near Horst, hoping to reach 50 kilometers. French ally Robert Esnault-Pelterie predicts a moon voyage feasible within 10 to 15 years, as observers track the voyage with magnesium shell glow and parachute recovery.
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Frederick Kuh
United Press
Berlin
Herman Oberth
Baltic
Horst
Oberth
Robert Esnault- Pelterie
Earth
Jim Chaplin Tops Spuly In Hot Dallas Game
Jim Chaplin earned his third straight win for the San Antonio Indians beating the Wichita Falls Spudders 6 to 4 in Wichita. Chaplin limited the league leaders to seven hits, breaking their six game lead as Houston and Dallas results followed. Shreveport nudged Beaumont 10 to 9 to close in, while Waco routed Dallas 6 to 4.
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Gayle Talbot, Jr
Associated Press
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Jim Chaplin
Tribe
Homer Hammond
Big Jim
Indians
Wichita Falls
Bisons
Thormahlen
Whitworth
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Beaumont
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Shippers
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Night Baseball Game Under Floodlights Draws 7500 in Indy
In Indianapolis, the American Association Club reported success after 7,500 attended the first floodlit night game. St. Paul defeated the local club 8 to 3 in the historic opening contest.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis American Association
St. Paul
Shaw Captures Dirt Track Championship
Wilbur Shaw of Indianapolis won the Detroit dirt track 100 mile race to claim the Michigan championship. Russell Snow of Philadelphia finished second with three other of the 14 starters also finishing. Shaw earned 2500 dollars and 70 points toward the national automobile racing championship.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
Wilbur Shaw
Indianapolis
Michigan
Detroit Track
Russell Snow
Philadelphia
Shaw
Great weight settles in warning to bystanders nearby
A description notes the peril as a heavy object descends, advising people to move from the path to avoid injury as it lands.
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