Athletics Lead Grows as National League Tightens
The Amarillo Globe Athlet ics report the A's extending their lead to ten and a half games as National League contenders clash. Pens and scores shift through the day with Pennock pitching a complete game for a 7 0 win at Washington while the Yankees split a pair at the nation’s capital.
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Old Man Alex Pitches First Time in 20 Years in Exhibition
Grover Cleveland Alexander pitched for the St Louis Cardinals in Galesburg for the first time in nearly two decades as they beat the Galesburg Independents 6 to 3. Alexander, who began his pro career there, was guest of honor and received gifts from local fans. He pitched two innings and later played second base.
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Last Night's Fights Divide City Ring Action
In New York Sergeant Sammy Baker outpointed Georgie Levine. In Champaign Eddie Anderson stopped Paul Allen in nine. Ray McPeek from Columbus knocked out Charlie Shine in two rounds in Indianapolis.
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Paolino Schmeling Fight Sparks Betting Speculation
New York June 25 Experts disagree on how the Paolino Schmeling bout will unfold. Few big bets, but lively talk about odds and the potential impact on Paolino’s path to title contention if he can push Schmeling to the limits.
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Simmons Proves Critics Wrong On Hitting Power
Shreveport observers recall Al Simmons outperforming expectations after his early awkward batting years. The Athletic outfielder delivered vicious hits in a Yankees series, contrasting past ridicule from fans and experts in 1925 when he was mocked for his unorthodox swing.
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Sixty Entries for Galveston Boat Race
More than 60 entries from across the United States have been received for the Galveston Outboard Motor club national regatta to be held July 4 and 5. Leading entrant is Harrison M. Frager of Auburndale Florida, holder of the world speed record 43.76 mph, with delegations expected from San Antonio Houston Corpus Christi and Beaumont.
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Schmeling Faces Doubt After Wills Fight At YanKee Stadium
The text questions the fighter's future as a real champion following his fight with Wills. It notes Schmeling might improve after this bout, which is billed as a major attraction expected to bring in half a million dollars at Yan kee Stadium.
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National Golf Tourney Opens With Large Field
The open golf championship of the United States began with 148 entrants as 18 holes today and a second 18 tomorrow trim the field toward a final 36 holes on Saturday. Competitors include Cuba’s John Wyland, a few Canadian pros, and Britain’s Jack White the 1926 Open winner. The course is firm with little rain and long drives loom on the hard fairways. Prof Roy Flickinger of the University of Iowa has been elected a member of the Archaeological Society of Athens.
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Koleht Dominates Early As Santa Fe Beats Orioles
Koleht pitched 1 4 innings allowing two hits as Santa Fe gains a 5 28 innings lead. Harris and Bikin yield most runs while McKnight and Harris combine for wild pitches. Harris strikes out seven, Biking six, with six men left on base for both teams. Time of game 120 minutes. Officials MecClementa and Stockton.
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