Yankees, Giants Triumph in Wide MLB Day of Batting
The New York Yankees won 13 to 11 over Cleveland as nine of Cleveland’s runs came late after an 11 to 2 Yankee lead. Philadelphia and Washington also won big, aided by 106 total hits across eight American League clubs. The Athletics beat St. Louis 8 to 3, while Washington routed Detroit 12 to 4 and Boston defeated Chicago 9 to 7. The New York Giants piled 20 hits to beat St. Louis 12 to 4, and Pittsburgh edged Philadelphia 1 to 0 as Brickell’s miscue allowed the lone run. In Brooklyn, Dazzy Vance’s showcase helped the Robins win 7 to 1 over Chicago, and the Titans’ clash with the Robins turned festive with a 11 to 5 second-game romp for Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia
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Senators
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Yanks
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Sammy Gray
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Detroit
Boston Red Sox
al Thomas
Chicago White Sox
New York Giants
Phil Collins
Pittsburgh
Brickell
Titans
Brooklyn
Chicago
Dazzy Vance
Robins
Charley Root
Mixed Scotch foursomes to be feature at Country Club
Members praised a new mixed foursome format at the Country Club golf course and management announced it as a summer regular. Envelopes reveal local players pairing with women golfers, yielding varied scores from 80 to 105 as Mrs. C. M. t. Collough and Jimmie Pryor won with 80 and multiple pairs posted results across a range.
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Collough
Jimmie Pryor
W. H. Thompson
George Shaw
Tony Chisum
Bill Garre
Frank Wolflin
H. I. Lyvers
Emeline Bush
J. W. Clifton
E. N. Black
Law Stagner
John Fulligim
M. T. Johnson
Jess Rogers
Caroline Bush
Gus Leftwich
Speaker resigns as Newark Bears manager in IL
Tris Speaker resigns as manager of the Newark club of the International League amid disappointment over failing to field a contending team. Jack Onslow named acting manager after Speaker announced his departure. Speaker joined Newark at the start of the 1929 season. Bears finished sixth last year and sit seventh this season.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Tris Speaker
Jack Onslow
Speaker
Bears
Holy Cross Star Signs Big Salary with Detroit Club
Worcester June 27 The Worcester Telegram reports Holy Cross College first baseman Jimmy Shelvin has signed with Detroit Club of the American League, likely among the highest paid college players entering the majors. He batted .443 this season.
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Mans
Worcester Telegram Today
Jimmy Shelvin
Hter
Holy Cross College
Detroit
Associated Press
Syracuse Coaches Triumvirate Shaping Orange Teams
Feg Murray praises Syracuse University coaches Jim Ten Eyck Tom Keane and Vic Hanson as a distinguished trio. Ten Eyck, retired rower turned mentor since 1903, coached champions and all Americans. Keane developed sprint greats and Olympic winners. Hanson excelled in football basketball and baseball, All-America end in 1926 and returning as coach with aims of improving next fall’s grid teams.
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Syracuse University
Jim Ten Eyck
Tom Keane
Vic Hanson
Jim
Tom
Vic
Syracuse
Orange School
James A. Ten Eyck
Salt City
Ten Eyck
E. H. Ten Eyck
F. B. Greer
Ed Hanlan
Varsity
Charley Reidpath
Allen Woodring
Cecil Cocke
Ray Barbuti
Keane
England
America
Sheffield
Albie Booth
Cornell Crew Rules Waves With Win In Hudson River Race
In Poughkeepsie New York Cornell won the four mile varsity race defeating Syracuse Massachusetts Tech and MIT among eight top crews. Cornell’s surprise victory featured substitute stroke Robert Wilson of Montclair New Jersey as the team upset favored Columbia Washington and Navy in rough conditions along the Hudson River.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Cornell
Pop Courtney
Washington Columbia
Navy
Hudson
East
Middle West
Far West
Robert M. Wilson
Washington
Syracuse
Massachusetts Tech
California
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Max Schmeling Sails For Europe Tonight
World heavyweight champion Max Schmeling will sail for Germany at midnight on the Bremen for a brief visit with his mother. Manager Joe Jacobs stays in New York to negotiate a return bout with Jack Sharkey in September. If arranged Schmeling would return to the United States in early August.
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New York
Max Schmeling
Germany
Bremen
Joe Jacobs
Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Four Boy Tennis Stars Undefeated in Chicago Semis
Four leading American boy tennis players remained in contention for the Chicago city junior championships as the semi finals began. Jay Cohn of Santa Monica California is the national boy champion, with Earl Bossing of Cincinnati Ohio, Earl Kamrath of Dallas Texas, and Joe Bralley of Texas also among the remaining hopefuls.
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Chicago
America
Chicago City
Jay Cohn
Santa Monica
Calif
Earl Bossing
Cincinnati
Earl Kamrath
Dallas
Tex
Joe “Bill” Bralley
Texas
Yankees Executive Apologizes for Assault on Baseball Writer
Edward G. Barrow, business manager of the New York Yankees, apologized for assaulting veteran columnist Bill Slocum of the New York American. Owner Jacob Ruppert expressed deep regret and named George Perry to handle press contacts, moving duties from Barrow. The clash followed Slocum's criticism of secrecy around trades.
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Edward G. Barrow
New York Yankees
Bill Slocum
New York American
Jacob Ruppert
George Perry
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Slocum
Barrow Surfs
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Baseball Writers of America
States in running for golf finals
Four states Colorado Missouri Iowa and Oklahoma reach the semi finals of the 1030 Trans Mississippi Golf Tournament in Colorado Springs. Defending champion Robert McCrary of Des Moines again wins his match 8 and 7 over Wally Chadwell of Omaha and advances to meet Logan Van Zandt today.
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Iowa
Oklahoma
Robert McCrary
Des Moines
Wally Chadwell
Omaha
McCrary
Logan van Zandt
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Chester Jones
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Kansas
Jimmy Manion
St. Louis
Walter Crooks
Denver
Cats Hammer Old Alex Off Steer Hill Top
Grover Cleveland Alexander makes debut in Texas League, hammered by Fort Worth Panthers 18 to 9 as Dallas Steers platform a strong offense with 18 hits. Gene Moore and Frank Tobin homer twice each, while Alexander exits after four strong innings on a hot day. Spudders, Buffs, Exporters also win as league play continues.
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Associated Press
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Joe Bonowitz
Walt Tauscher
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Frank Tobin
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Malickey
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Lucas
Joe Brown
Redmen
Flipper
Major League Leaders Summary of 1926 season leaders
National League leaders include Cuyler Cubs 65 runs and Klein Phillies 100 hits 431 at bats. Frisch Cardinals 23 doubles and Cuyler Cubs 11 triples. Wilson Cubs Berger Braves tied for 22 home runs. Cuyler Cubs 16 stolen bases. American League leaders feature Simmons Athletics 403 at bats and Ruth Yankees 81 runs with Gehrig Yankees 78 RBIs. Hite Hodapp Indians 96 doubles Gehringer Tigers 21. Ruth Yankees 26 home runs and Rice Senators 12 steals.
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Klein
Phillies
Frisch
Wilson
Berger
Braves
Simmons
Athletics
Ruth
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Gehrig
Hite
Hodapp
Indians
Gehringer
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Tigers
Rice
Senators
Location of Junior Grid Known Soon
Amarillo School Board reached a decision on the site for the Junior College football field to be organized this fall but full arrangements are not yet complete. Al Baggett will coach the team and soon attend SMU’s coaching school before heading to Fort Leavenworth for military camp athletics duties. He returns to Amarillo by August 10 to prep for football season.
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Junnior College
al Baggett
Howard Jones
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Citizens’ Military Training Camp
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Fights Last Night AP Reports Gibbons Wins Narrowly
Jimmy Gibbons of St. Paul Minnesota outpointed Art Maxwell of Omaha Nebraska in a tightly fought bout. The Associated Press notes Gibbons earned a decision victory in Mason City.
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Long contest in Southern won by Vols
A three hour 13 inning opener saw Nashville defeat the Memphis Chicks 6 to 4 as Kelly faltered after 12 innings, Milstead pitched six innings of two-hit relief, and the Vols capitalized with a decisive 13th inning. Chattanooga Lookouts routed Little Rock 13 to 4 with early offense and late scoring bursts. Atlanta Crackers beat New Orleans Pelicans 7 to 4 behind 14 hits and error-free defense. Mobile Barons won 7 to 3 over Mobile with late runs after a tied ninth. Weis and Picker ing led with three hits each.
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Baseball Trades, Injuries Alter pennant Race Narrative
The piece notes injuries to key players like Carlson, Hornsby, Dykes, Simmons, and Cochrane affecting both the Athletics and Cubs. It recounts major league trading upheaval, including Goslin to Washington and Manush to the Senators, plus former gridiron stars Hunt and Bettencourt making waves in the Texas League with notable batting feats and football pedigrees.
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Fingerprint radio system links Berlin and Buenos Aires
A new crimefighting method linking Berlin and Buenos Aires via radio transmits criminal fingerprints. Receivers report clear prints, enabling swift identification across borders.
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Buenos Aires
Fort Worth Sets Mallon Price For Cats Prospect
Fort Worth officials set a $20 000 price on Leslie Mallon second sacker for the Fort Worth Cats after Scout Johnny Vann of the Kansas City Blues sought to buy the youngster. Several major league clubs are rumored to be scouting Mallon who is in his third year of professional baseball and considered a top Texas League prospect. He previously played with the Dallas Steers.
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Leslie Mallon
Bobby Jones to Receive Nationwide Welcome in New York
Bobby Jones winner of British amateur and open titles plans a July 2 arrival aboard the Europa. Two boats will carry Mayor Walker’s welcome committee and Atlanta citizens meeting Jones in the harbor. Jock Hutchinson to partner with Jones for two days at the national open at Interlaken Country Club in Minneapolis with 160 contestants.
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America
Bobby Jones
Walker
Atlanta
Jones
Bobby
Hutchinson
Jock Hutchinson
Chicago
Interladion Country Club
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United States Golf Association
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Hagen
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Sarazen
MacFarland
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Farrell
Texas Women Tennis Player Heads East Tour
Miss Mary Zita McHale, standout Texas women’s tennis star, will depart Dallas Saturday for a two month tour. She will compete in tournaments across the east and middle west as announced.
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United Press
Dallas
Mary Zita McHale
Texas
East
Middle West
Heving suffers broken nose in Giants practice
Giants pitcher Joe Heving was struck by a batted ball during pre game practice and sustained a broken nose. The report also notes Sweden's proposal to standardize paving stone dimensions to save industry costs annually.
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ST. Louis
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Sweden
Yesterday's Hero Shuts Out Phillies 1 to 0
Larry French of Pittsburgh, the league's lone left hander, pitched a 1 to 0 victory. He allowed seven scattered hits while his teammates had four against Phil Collins, but won when the Phillies pitcher balked in the third to produce the deciding run.
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