King of Swat Hits Fifth Homer in Historic Feat
The article notes Babe Ruth as King of Swat adding a fifth homer, with Meusel circling the bases for a tie, amid rain and grand stand construction pending in the Mines League. Workmen press on on the new grand stand, aiming for quick completion as games are shuffled due to weather.
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Australian champion Tracey heckled as boxing farce at Madiso n Square Garden
A comical boxing night at Madison Square Garden features Jim Tracey claiming heavyweight title and facing Bill Brennan in an exhibition that critics call a sham. The bout ends in the eighth round as Brennan dominates, sparking questions about Tracey’s legitimacy and the promoters place in American boxing.
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Belmont Stakes draws deep field. Morvich out only notable absentee
The Belmont at Belmont Park on June 10 features a stronger set of three year olds than the Derby, with Pillory and Kai Sang among top entrants while Morvich misses. The piece recalls famed champions and a anecdote about Father Bill Daly guiding Colin era memories.
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Giants Fight For NL Lead Amid Pitching Questions
The Giants challenge early leaders Pittsburgh and St Louis as the pennant race narrows. Their lineup features strong hitters and a team batting average above .300 but questions linger about pitching depth and temperament as the double header era tests the squad.
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Paddock Recognized For Californian Track Records
The Bast notes Charley Paddock's notable running career while stressing that California records are not accepted on faith and require verification.
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Polka Dot Wins Second Race In Model Yacht Series
The Polka Dot EF. A. Bull American model yacht won the second race of the international series off Bayside Yacht club beating the British Endeavor captained by W. J. Daniels. The American boat, which also won the first race, now needs one more victory to claim the model yacht championship trophy.
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Billy Shade Wins Referee’s Decision In Omaha Bout
Billy Shade the Pacific coast heavyweight defeated Andy Schmader of Lexington Neb in ten rounds here tonight. Shade dominated the action throughout and earned the referee’s decision on the scorecard.
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Wagner Gets Decision Over Kaplan In Meriden Bout
Kid Wagner of Philadelphia won a 12 round decision over Louis Kaplan of Meriden in Meriden Connecticut. Kaplan suffered his first defeat in 25 starts as the featherweight champion battled hard tonight.
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Mrs. Anderson Wins the Northwest Championship Title
Mrs. Anderson of Vancouver defeated Mrs. Jackson of Bellingham to win the ladies Northwest championship. Heavyweights Mrs. Crane of England and Mrs. Hutchings of Winnipeg provided the day’s real battle with Hutchings winning 4 and 3. In the men’s divisions Von Elm dominated Watson of Portland and remains the favorite, while Speirs and Stein of Seattle battled. tomorrow’s final pits Von Elm against Stein.
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Mark of Kolehmainen Not a World Record
Helskngfors Finland June 9 The mark set yesterday by Hannes Kolehmainen Finnish American runner will not stand as a world record remeasurement shows the track is 478 meters short of the required 25 kilometers The one hour 26 minutes 26 6 10 seconds record set by Kolehmainen in 1920 stood His run yesterday on the short track was finished in 1 hour 22 minutes 43 seconds
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Olympic committee grants LA September 1923 stadium games
Paris June 9 The international Olympic committee authorized Los Angeles to hold special games in September 1923 under IOC patronage to dedicate its new stadium. The event will carry no official Olympic status.
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Boston Johnny Wilson Ready to Meet Harry Greb at 158
Boston featherweight champion Johnny Wilson expressed willingness to fight Harry Greb in New York or anywhere else at 158 pounds after manager Marty Killilea confirmed the condition. In Texas Bonham pitcher Mitchell threw a no hit no run game against Paris league club, fanning 10.
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Harry Greb
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Paris
Boise Polo Team Triumphs in Northwestern Polo Tournament
Boise Polo club defeated the Eleventh Cavalry from Monterey Presidio 13 to 4 to win their third tourney game. Lieut Lipman was injured and out. Maj Reed filled in. Boise remains undefeated while Monterey has lost both games so far.
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Leonard and Britton Sign For June 26 Championship Bout
Benny Leonard and Jack Britton signed contracts in New York for a title fight at the Vendome on the night of June 26. Promoter Tex Rickard announced the bout after lengthy talks with both handlers.
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New York
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Retention of Barnstorming Rule Endorsed by NL Clubs
Seven National League clubs meeting in New York recommended to Commissioner Landis the retention of the barnstorming rule under which Babe Ruth and two other players were suspended. The ruling concerned the breaking of that rule by visiting players during summer play.
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Noble Beats Goodrich In Ten Round Featherweight Bout
Tommy Noble of England defeated Jimmy Goodrich of Buffalo in a 10 round decision at Toronto Ontario with the judges' verdict announced tonight.
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Run at Latonia Cincinnati June 24 announced
R T Wilson's Pillory, winner of the Preakness stake, will run the Latonia special on June 24, it was announced.
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R. T. Wilson
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Baseball scores from Louisville Columbus Indianapolis Toledo
In Louisville Columbus beat Louisville 3 to 9 and Indianapolis edged Toledo 2 to 1 in 11 innings. No other games were scheduled.
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Cleveland Ball Club Owner James C. Dunn Dies
James C. Dunn, longtime owner of the Cleveland American League club and partner in a major construction firm, died at his Chicago home after a lingering illness from influenza. The body will be taken to Marshalltown for burial after a social-press showing. Ban Johnson led a tribute group homeward. Dunn rose from a bank messenger at 14 to a magnate in baseball and railroad contracting.
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Cleveland American League Baseball Club
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Sportsman
Ban Johnson
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Sunny Jim Dunn Dies. Cleveland Postpones Game
James C. Dunn president of the Cleveland American League club dies in Chicago. Cleveland Washington game postponed and city hall flag lowered to half mast. Mrs Dunn may retain financial interest, potentially becoming the first woman owner in the American league.
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Bowling Call Battle Draw In Tulsa Bout
Cowboy Padgett of Denver and Bud Logan of Omaha fought 12 rounds to a draw as awarded by the referee in Tulsa Oklahoma.
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Coast League Results From Four Cities
In Salt Lake City Sacramento fell as Perry and Byler powered a late rally. San Francisco beat Los Angeles 6 to 1 with Crandall Thomas Baldwin and Yelle delivering for the visitors. Seattle hosted a shutout loss as Bee and Arles combined for a 5 to 0 result. Los Angeles faced Vernon in a ten innings affair. Kremer Krause Arlett Koehler James Dell and Murphy supplied the batteries.
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Dodgers End Losing Streak With Win Over Reds
Brooklyn and Cincinnati clashed as Grimes steadied after the first inning and Schmandt’s glove turned Ward’s throw into a double play. Errors helped Brooklyn score twice. Cincinnati 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 13 3 Brooklyn 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 x 2 8 2
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Boston Defeats Pittsburg in Storm-Interrupted Game
Boston beat Pittsburg 7 to 3 after the last two innings were delayed by a severe electrical storm. Sensational catches by Bigbee and Mueller and stops by Ford and Barbaro highlighted the action. Batteries Cooper Yellowhorse Gooch Oeschger and O'Neil for Boston.
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Alexander Sparks Chicago Victory in Pinch Night Game
Chicago defeats New York as Alexander shines in late innings. Nehf falters in the sixth allowing three runs after two were out. final score Chicago 4 New York 3. Batteries Alexander Hartnett Nehf Shea Snyder.
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Carpentier Beckett to Stage London Return Match
Georges Carpentier has verbally agreed to a return bout with Joe Beckett, the English heavyweight defeated two years ago in London. A contract is expected soon and if signed the fight would be held in London in October.
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Added attractions at Gregson Springs entice crowds
The Gregson Springs weekend party extends its lineup with Harmony Four and local singer Pat Moran set to perform. Last Saturday drew over 200 cars, and manager Forsythe predicts a bigger turnout tonight. Roads have been graded and rain should improve travel conditions with no likelihood of stalls.
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Chicago Cubs Triumph Over New York in Final Game
Chicago defeated New York 10 to 6 in the series finale as Bob Meusel hit his fifth homer and Babe Ruth also connected for his fifth. Ruth cleared center field for the first time in history. The two teams totaled 27 hits and 43 bases with Jones Hoyt Bush Murray and Schang for New York and Devormer Courtney Schalk for Chicago.
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Philadelphia Defeats Detroit In Final Game Of Series
Philadelphia toppled Detroit 10 to 9 as Stoner’s wild first inning and clustering hits off Johnson and Cole fueled the rally. Jimmy Dykes was knocked unconscious by a pitch in the second but returned after Heimach ran for him. Cobb allowed the substitution.
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Browns Tie Series with Bosox in St Louis Victory
The Browns defeated Boston 8 to 1 in St Louis extending the season series. With the Yankees losing to Chicago, the Browns sit two and a half games behind the league leaders as they prepare to face them tomorrow.
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Williams Drops as Heavy Hitter in Major League Batting
St Louis slugger Kenneth Williams has slipped from first to fortieth among American League hitters as his average falls 166 points to .283. Experts debate whether the push for home runs is hurting his contact hitting, noting improved pitching and warmer weather shrink batting numbers across the league.
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