Baseball and wrestling results from May reports
May 6 reports show Babe Ruth hitting his seventh homer of the season off Erickson as New York beat Washington 2 to 1. Mays held Washington to five hits while Cleveland topped Chicago 8 to 0 behind Coveleskie. Philadelphia beat Boston 10 to 6 on Galloway stealing second and Welsh's single. Detroit defeated St Louis 11 to 7 in a high scoring game.
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Russell
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Perkins
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Dempsey At HI Training Camp
Boxer champion visits Hawaii training camp as he prepares for upcoming fights. Training sessions focus on conditioning, footwork, and sparring drills with local coaches and fighters observing. Public interest rises as media coverage expands around the camp.
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Dempsey
Dempsey Camp Opens Ahead of July 2 Title Bout
Associated Press reports the Dempsey camp opens in Atlantic City and Jersey City for the July 2 world heavyweight title fight against Georges Carpentier. Dempsey arrives from Summit with entourage including Joe Benjamin Alex Trambitar and Steve Latzo. Manager Jack Kearns forecasts early sparring and plans to meet challengers if he wins.
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Pacific Coast
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Willard
Brennan
Kearns
Spor t Briefs from a Turbulent Week in Pro and College
Fragmented OCR text reports scattered sports notes. Joe Lynch of New Zapk and Pal Moore of Memphis are linked to a 15 inning game with unclear details. Detroit and Columbus summaries mention Bob Martin Hoknay Saxton and a coach’s remarks. Idaho Whitman college team opened a two game series after a university event.
Whitney Derby Favorites in Kentucky Derby Field
The Associated Press reports the Whitney entry Try Ster and Prudery are favorites for the 47th Kentucky Derby tomorrow. Post positions and weights released. Be have Yourself and Uncle Velo high and low ceded. Notables expected include 70,000 attendees from across nations, with Cabinet members, financiers, and dignitaries noted. Gray Lag listed but likely scratched after a lame trial. many horses contested positions for the mile and a quarter race.
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Tryster
Prudery
Harry Payne Whitney
Filliow
Uncle Velo
Careful
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Bewave Yourself
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Behave Yourself
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Firebrand
Broom Stick
Naughty Lady
Jack McCormick
H. F. Sinclair
Babe Ruth Seventeenth Homer Sets Third Inning Record
Babe Ruth hits a seventh homer to drive the New York Nation to a rapid third inning. Esaeme Hetty pitches for the Nat ionalee, aiming to slow Ruth as the record chase unfolds.
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Esaeme Hetty
New York Nationalee
Amateur Baseball Bruins Defeat Dublin Club In 10 to 5 Shock
The Anaconda Road Bruins beat the Dublin Athletic Club by ten to five with Inez Alene starring. They plan to challenge any city team ages 12 to 15 and will play the Duggan Avenue Bobcats at noon.
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Bruins
Dublin Guigh “Athletic Club
Inez Alene
St. “Callvac
Duggan Avenue
Bobcats
American Women Golfers Sail for British Links Invasion
The American amateur golf team sails aboard the Caronia bound for Britain. Captain is Miss Sara Fownes of Pittsburgh with the crew, led by Engler Mise T Berisha and nations names unclear due to OCR.
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Caronia
King
Sara Fownes
Pittsourg
Wits
Brooklyn Infield Backing Up Plays Draws Fire From Experts
The Brooklyn team faces criticism for failing to back up plays as rivals like Boston exploit coverage. As Boston demonstrates solid backing at first and third bases, Brookyn lags, leading to escaped runs and questions about discipline and timing in fielding strategy.
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Brooklyn
Home Run Leaders and Dodgers Defense Highlight Season Outlook
The article lists major league home run leaders and praises versatile plays by Hans Wagner, noting defensive backs and backing up plays as crucial. It argues the Dodgers must improve team defense to avoid pennant swings and suggests Brooklyn scribes should back the club fully.
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Dodgers
Brooklyn Scribes
Twombly's Pinch Hit Delivers for Cin tinati
May 6 report from Associated Press details Twombly entering as pinch hitter for Cincinnati, starting the final rally with a single, aided by sacrifice and Killefer, to beat Chicago 7 to 6. Cincinnati's two-inning surge pressured Marquard. Vaughn, Napier, Coombe and Hargrave pitched for St Louis. game notes include multiple battering and late substitutions.
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Igo
Wombly
Barber
Kitlefer
Chiccage
Marquard
Vaughn
Beare
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Gamera
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Hargrave
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Wrestler Lewis Fights Off Zbysko In Close Bout
The May 6 wrestling match in Ban Jones Caliton saw Catrangier Lewis secure a neck lock on Zbysko after minutes of grappling, with both athletes in strong condition. Despite several moments of advantage for Vinon, Lewis found a comeback and secured the decisive pin as the crowd watched eagerly for the world weight championship outcome. In other notes, R Matthews announced a move from Willamette to the University of Wellington to coach baseball and assist football, while Oregon’s baseball team defeated Washington 6 to 3.
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Poland
Lewis
Ban Jone
Cal
Gipling
Taenta
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