Cubs win game on three hits in tight pitcher duel
In Boston on June 18 the Chicago Cubs won with three hits two in a row. Oeschger pitched superbly for Boston and errorless defense backed him. Vaughn allowed six hits to the Braves but scattered them well with two Cubs errors not affecting the outcome. Battery details: Vaughn and O Farrel Deschger and Gowdy. Rain interrupting play. Separate note from Philadelphia June 16 postponed game Philadelphia Pittsburgh time.
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Yanks Touted to World’s Champs by Jack Veicc
New York June 1 Yankee fans tout the American League pennant and the 1920 World Series chances led by Babe Ruth. Manager Huggins has built a rugged lineup and strong pitching staff with Shawkey Mogridge and others. If the Yanks win road games early they could press Cleveland Chicago and Boston and contend for the title.
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Chase Purchases Stake in San Jose Club
San Jose June 16 An announcement states Hal Chase former big league baseball star and current captain of the San Jose club in the Mission league has bought one third interest in the club from club executives here today.
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Tennis championship closes with strong UC Cal and Harvard wins
At Merrion Cricket Club Haverford June 16 the Pennsylvania state law tennis championship concluded. Edmund Levy captain of the University of California and Leon De Tuerri nader of Harvard delivered impressive victories amid tight match play.
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Millionaire Dies Penniless in Dubuque
Dubuque Iowa June 16 A man once reputed to be the city’s richest, with a fortune near 1.3 million, died penniless according to a petition by the administrator citing heirs. Also mentions Dawson Yukon Territory boats departing and Lake Lebar.
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Ruth Cracks Out His Eighteenth Home Run
Babe Ruth belted his eighteenth homer of the season for New York, driving in a run and adding a triple as Chicago failed to catch the lead. The game was delayed by rain after the shot in the eighth. Ruth also walked twice and grounded out once as Faber pitched for New York.
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Stinting of the Slurs Across Four Cities Reported
A brief summary notes incidents labeled stifling slurs affecting Acre Maxima cattle with figures: Victoria six, Spokane one, Vancouver remaining. The terse item lists locations and counts tied to a regional concern.
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Dempsey Accepts Carpentier Challenge After Oct 10
In Wichita on June 16 Georges Carpentier challenged Jack Dempsey to a fight after October 10 at any location. Carpentier, European heavyweight champion, will return to France in July and then to America. Dempsey’s manager Bill Kearns accepted the challenge in San Francisco on June 19, stating plans to meet after October 10 at a venue with enough rounds to satisfy the public.
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West Dominates High Jump Talent Across United States
Western states produce more top high jumpers than any other region with nearly a dozen athletes meeting or exceeding six feet. Notable figures include John Murphy of Multnomah AAU Portland and Larson of 1917 teams, with colleges Stanford Berkeley and Pomona showing strong vaulters like Templ ton Muller and Cors from Ontario California. Oregon ARK’s Waite and Webster from Multnomah are among those who clear six feet, signaling a robust year for the sport nationwide.
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Six foot high jump stars noted in early 1900s lore
The article surveys early 1900s high jump prospects across the West, highlighting San Francisco tennis clubs, Draper of Los Angeles Athletic Club, Cates and Pigg of Montana State College, and several six-foot contenders in Colorado Utah and Arizona. It details Hert Kerrigan’s record 6 feet 1 1/2 inches in 1905 and his Olympic fifth place in 1906, emphasizing spring and lift techniques and the era’s heights.
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Dan O Leary Walks Through 12 States in Six Months South
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