World Records Shattered in Auto Sprints at Culver
Harry Harts won the 50 mile sprint at Culver Speedway in 22 minutes 11 seconds, breaking the world 50 mile record. Leon Duray upset Milton's Beverly Hills 25 mile mark with 11 minutes 10 seconds, while Earl Cooper crashed near the finish after a high speed skid.
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Associated Press
Culver City Speedway
Culver City
Cal
Harry Harts
American Automobile Association
Peter de Paolo
Fred “Comer
Frank Elliott
Bennett Hill Nfth
Robert ‘McDonough
Harts
Hhe
Tommy Milton
Beverly Hills
Leon ‘Duray
Milton
Earl Cooper
Hartz
Hartnett Named Home Run King Amid Slump Absence
Forty-one players across both leagues homered in five days. Gabby Hartnett of the Chicago Nationals led with five homers in as many games while Bob Flynn was sick. Stan Technically Hartnett wore the crown as leading homer hitter. In the American League Williams Judge and Stout each had two four-baggers. Wright of Pittsboro led NL with an RBI total. 31 HRs in AL and 23 in NL.
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Gabby” Heartnett
Chicago Nationals
Cubs
James
Bob Flutn
Eames
Flarstead
Horton ‘Americana
Tel
St. Louis Nationals
Hartnett
Willams
Levin Goniin
Judge
Wash
Ianton
Stuatt
Cleveland
Grouse
Wright
Pittsboro Nationals
Mr Leidle Here Again for Monahan Bout
Fred Battling Leidle of Helena, a middleweight, is again ready to mix with Frankie Monahan. The match plans feature Leidle returning to the ring in hopes of a victory against the noted opponent.
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Mr. Leidle
Monahan
Fred
Leidle
Helena
Frankie
Two Rome Runs Win For Giants In Eight Run Victory
In New York the Giants defeated Brooklyn 10 to 4 with two Rome runs and key hits. Wilson and Jonaton contributed two base hits while Wilson and Kelly homered. Ehrhart yielded two strikeouts and Mequillan four as errors and sacrifices shaped the scoring in a mixed box score from a late 1920s style report.
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Tierney
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Brooklyn
Wison
Jonnaton
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Kelly
McQuillan
Erhart
Mequilan
Mequillan
Associated
Dodgers
Eae Frisch
Young
Ey Lindstrom
Ay Jackson
Hartley
A ‘McQuillan
Early Baseball Skirmishes Tarnish Training Camp
A 1926 season preview notes injuries from training camp plaguing stars like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. It lists Connie Mack’s players and others from the Cubs, Red Sox, and Reds suffering sprains, ankle and arm injuries. The article suggests a dozen players contend with flu and gripe, potentially impacting pennant races as managers seek relief.
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Norman E. Brown
Joe Hard
Cken
Lu Blue
Cobb
Denver Grigsby
Maranville
BI Wambsganm
Hed Sox
Barney Frieberg
Cubs
Charley Dressen
Young
Cinc
Reds
Connie Mack
Hellmach
Mackmen
Frankie Frisch
Grant
Boxing and boxing betting woes in a drifting era
Inverness Country Club Toledo bids for the national Felt tournament while boxing faces legal and moral scrutiny across the scene. Promoters grapple with losses, prices, and lax oversight as officials seek harsher controls and cleaner shows amid attempts to unify regulation. The era also pits Helen Wills against Mile. Lengren rumors and ongoing featherweight title talk between Dundee and Kaplan with outdoor crowd antics and cane-toting demands amid a tumultuous sports culture.
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Inverness
Toledo
Ohio
Ted Ray
England
Erize
United States
Ing
Lenglen
Johnny ‘Dundee
Louis
Kaplan
Dundee
Early 1926 pennant week shows Cincinnati Cleveland lead
Cincinati and Cleveland took early control as pitching and hitting sparked a tight start to the 1926 pennant race. Mays and teammates forged ahead with strong performances, while the Athletics, Yankees, and Giants faced setbacks as Boston and Pittsburgh pressed and a standout four hit game by Dean stood out.
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Faeimat
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Louie
Batten
Athletics
Boston
Dean
Braves
McGraw
Ankees
Huth
New York Clube
Giants
Ircuit
General Thatcher Wins Tia Juana Handicap at San Diego
General Thatcher, Nevada Stock Farm Store’s top campaigner, captured the Revolt handicap mile and a sixteenth at the Tia Juana race track near San Diego. Fabian from the McGil stable was second, Dr. Clark owned by Baron Long finished third. The winning time matched the track record at 1:44.35.
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Geral Thatcher
Nevada Stock Farm
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Baron Long
General Thatcher
Browns Beat White Sox 11 to 4 for First Win of Season
In American League action the St Louis Broncs defeated the Chicago White Sox 11 to 4. C Robertson lasted only four innings as the Browns mounted a strong batting rally. Ken Witmame, left fielder, hit his second homer of the year into the right field bleachers.
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St. Louia
Monahan Leinle Bout Attracts Heavy Fans Attention
The Monahan Leidle clash on the American card at Broadway draws strong fan interest after a week of training. Lahood Marks bout tops the bill as Frank Tan of Butte and Fred Teldie of Helena showcase in the semi. A record crowd predicted for Legion promoters with two foemen in action and several notable workouts by Monahan and Brame.
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Joe Simond
Lahood
Dixie
Flannigan Leads In Shoot Events At Hutte Gun Club
Shotgun and rifle experts from the Hutte Gun Club posted strong scores at Rocker grounds despite a brisk wind that challenged contestants. Maurice Mumber, a 16 year old, achieved a 60 count fire event at 200 yards while Roy Leighton posted high marks in the 60 count rifle event. The army shooting schedule will start next Tuesday at 9:30. Scores from yesterday are listed.
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Kemtanta
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Fight Manager Rated Higher Than Pershing by Private O'Dowd
Private M O Dowd praises a fight manager and notes the Broadway Mont as a work setting. The report mentions Geori Dinie Labood and a plan to contact Paddy for coordination. The fragmentary text references Mike and general implications of future actions.
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M. O'Dowd
Geori Dinie Labood
Broadway Mont
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O'Dowd
Paddy
Vate O'Dowd
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