Miracle Man Stallings Dies at 63 in Hadock Georgia
George T. Stallings famed for 1914 World Series with the Boston Braves died at his Hadock home at 5 a.m. after months of illness. He led the Braves to the title and earned the nickname Miracle Man. Survived by his widow and three sons White Vernon and George Jr., plus brothers T. P. Stallings and Frank Stallings.
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George Stallings
Boston Braves
Associated Press
Haddock
George T. Stallings
Here
Montreal
Stallings
Augusta
White Stallings
Chicago
Vernon Stallings
New York
George Stallings, Jr
T. P. Stallings
Frank Stallings
Akron
Ohio
Helen Wills Threatens Tennis Crown As Hagen Does Golf
Helen Wills, off on her fifth invasion of European courts, is described as a dominant force in tennis akin to golf star Walter Hagen. The piece notes her undefeated run since 1927 apart from one Wimbledon set loss and previews British acclaim as she campaigns on the continent.
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Allan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Helen Wills
Walter Hagen
United States
Molla Mallory
Bill Tilden
Bobby Jones
Walter Hoover
Jack Kelly
Charley Paddock
Bud Houser
Rays
Miss Wills
Wimbledon
Gwynneth Sterry
Queen Helen
Missouri Back in Big Six Race After One Win
Missouri reclaimed the lead in the Big Six baseball race after a 4 to 2 win over Kansas. The victory moved Missouri above Oklahoma, which had mixed results during the week. The report notes Missouri played only one game last week and remains ahead in the standings.
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Missouri
Associated Press
Kansas City
Tigers
Kansas
Oklahoma
Stomach disorders signaled by coated tongue
Health ad explains coated tongue as a warning of digestive trouble. It claims 90 percent of sickness starts in the stomach and bowels and promotes Tanlac as a mineral-free remedy made from barks herbs and roots. It promises money back if not helpful and urges readers to buy from their druggist.
Bunion Organisation Faces Turmoil In Texas Tour
Fort Worth reports show vaudeville troupe led by C. C. Pyle facing debt disputes and walkouts as actors seek back pay. Two performers quit while a plan to cover $1,500 guarantees falters. Pyle breaks his arm in a taxi crash and illness strains the company.
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Associated
Fort Worth
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Association of Commerce
Dallas
F. Flannery
The
Ernie Mack
Friendel
Mack
New York
Abilené
West Texas
Record Derby Set To Stage Massive 55th Run At Churchill Downs
New York May 13 One of the largest Derby fields in history is anticipated for the fifty fifth running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Of 159 nominations about 23 may start, potentially breaking last year’s 22 starters record. Spectators may total 75 000 to 100 000. Blue Larkspur tops betting, but outsiders could prevail if weather worsens the track. Clyde Van Dusen, H P Gerner’s Man O War gelding, may become favorite under poor track conditions.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Churchill Downs
Reigh
Col. BE. R. Bradley
H. P. Gerner
Clyde van Dusen
Collett Opens British Women's Golf Championship with win
Glenna Collett, American title holder, defeats Marjorie White of Roehampton 5 and 8 to start her British Women's Golf Championship bid. A strong US lineup follows, including Virginia Van Wie, Marion Hollis, Marian Turpie, and Helen Hicks.
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Andrew S. Bootland
Glenna Collett
Marjorie White
Roehampton
Miss Collett
Virginia van Wie
Marion Hollis
Marian Turpie
Helen Hicks
Long Island
United States
Sunday Baseball Results Across Leagues
National and American leagues report many results including Boston 3 St. Louis 16 and New York 7 Detroit 9 in the AL, Cincinnati 9 Boston 3 and St. Louis 13 Brooklyn 7 in the NL, plus Texas Western Coast and Southern league scores and upcoming games.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Seattle
San Francisco
Missions
Sacramento
Hollywood
Oakland
Portland
Los Angeles
Southern
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Mobile
Birmingham
Nashville
Memphis
New Orleans
s+s
Bt. Louis
E.e
Banton
Seysecessee
Pratt's Cubs Sprint to Victory in Northern swing
The Waco Cubs stunned expectations by winning twice over Houston to reclaim a share of the lead in the standings. Dell Pratt's youngsters saw strong pitching from Stein and Dumovitch and power at the plate as Watt and Schuman fueled the offense in a 6 to 4 win. Shreveport in third place swept Dallas, while Fort Worth reached the first division by taking the opener against Wichita Falls.
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Gayle Talbot, JR
Associated Press
Waco Cubs
Houston
Dell Pratt
Cubs
Bisons
Stein
Dumovitch
Watt
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Bunioneers Leave for Breckenridge on Long Trek
Mineral Wells May 14 The bunioneers resume their cross country trek departing Mineral Wells at 7:00 a.m. for Breckenridge 55 miles away. More than 2,000 miles covered since C C Pyle's carnival left New York. The field leader Pete Gavazzi maintains first place with 288 41 27.
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Treas
Bunioneers
United States
Breckenridge
C. C. Pyle
New York
Péte Gavazzi
England
John Salo
Pastale
N. J
Giusto Umeri
Italy
Pete Gavazzi
Passaic
Nsd
Giusto
Miles Joyce
Cleveland
Elwin Harbins
Santa Rosa
Calif
Guy Shields
Picher
Okla
San Antonio Splits Doubleheader with Beaumont
San Antonio and Beaumont battled in a seven inning tie before a 7 to 6 loss, then San Antonio won the nightcap 8 to 4. The split left the teams with two wins for San Antonio in the three game series against the Exporters.
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Ness
San Antonio
Beaumont
Baseball Scoreboard Totals From National League and American League
Readable excerpts list players from the Giants Cubs Browns Red Sox Phillies and more with scattered notes on homers by Schang Klein Hartnett and others and a totals line showing 70 for the American League and a National League total.
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Yanks
Ott
Giants
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Jackson
Foxx
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Cubs
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Visccaes
Hartnett
Lindstrom
Giante
Douthit
Cardinals
Tyler Climbs Back To Top Of Lone Star League
Tyler Tes pitched for Tyler as they beat Palestine 6 to 5 to seize the Lone Star lead. Lyons allowed a two-run homer in the sixth before Tyler’s club rallied in the seventh to drive Hellums from the mound. Texarkana Sherman game postponed due to rain.
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Tyler
Lone Star
Texas
Tyler Tes
Palestine
Lyons
Hellums
Texas Aggie
One Error in 177 Chances Noted in Shreveport Game
Cecil Stewart, Shreveport first baseman, made the first error in 177 chances during the opening game of a Dallas Shreveport doubleheader played yesterday in Shreveport Louisiana. Stewart is a rookie this year.
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Unitel Press
Shreveport
Cecil Stewart
Stewart
Casey Sold to San Antonio in Baseball Trade
New Haven outfielder Leo Casey of the Eastern league was sold outright to San Antonio of the Texas league. He batted .990 last season.
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Carey
San Antonio
Associated Presa
New Haven
Conn
Leo Casey
Texas League Leaders Summary
United Press shows top performers in home runs batting and pitching. Notable names include Roy L. Cox Fort Worth and L. Cox Fort Worth leading batting and doubles, Waco Blackerby and Wetsel San Antonio high in hits, with pitchers Caldwell Waco undefeated and multiple players tied for stolen bases and other stats.
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Sunday Naton
San Antonio
Wetzel
Akers
Beaumont
Jeffries
Dallas
Martin
Houston
Blackberby
Waco
Cox
Fort Worth
Sanguinet
Ccc
Eee
Blackerby
Wao
Starr
Shreveport
Sedans
L. Cox
H Roy L. Cox
Pt. Worth
Ant Wetsel
Robertson
RH Snyder
Lea
Caldwell
Mawston
Rune
Whelan
Hite-L. Cox
U S Davis Cup Team Leaves Philadelphia for Montreal
The American Davis Cup squad departs Philadelphia for Montreal to begin series play against Canada. Team members include John Hennessey of Indianapolis Willmer Allison of Austin John Van Ryn of East Orange and Frits Mercar of Bethlehem accompanying as a practicing player.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Montreal
John Hennessey
Indianapolis
Willmer Allison
Austin
Texas
John van Ryn
East Orange
N. J
Frits Mercar
Bethlehem
Schmeling Plans Training Camp in Fair Haven New Jersey
Max Schmeling the German heavyweight set to train for his June 27 bout with Paulino Ustundo at Yankee Stadium. He will start in about ten days at Walden Haven New Jersey, the site where Tom Heeney trained for his title shot with Gene Tunney. A potato yields vast potential with careful cultivation.
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United Press
New York
Max Behmeling
Paulino Usendun
Yankee Stadium
Walr Haven
N. J
Tom Heeney
Gene Tunney
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