Babe Ruth Shares Laughs From Yanks Tales of Ping and Swift
Babe Ruth recalls humorous episodes from the Yankees era, naming Ping and Walter Johnson among notable pranks. He narrates a 1921 Detroit trip memory, a yacht outing after a hot game, and a Lake Michigan hotel night, highlighting team banter and character clashes.
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Yanks
Detroit
Bobby
George Davis
Bob Shawkey
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Yankee
Bay
Mr. Swift
Walter Johnson
Walter
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Christy ‘Walsh
Unclear text fragment hints at travel longing and attachment
Fragmentary note expresses desire to travel alone and mentions being attached to a baby for many years. Content is garbled and lacks concrete names, places, dates, or actions.
Morley New Head Of Curlers In Butte
Morley is elected head of the curlers in Butte. Charles W. Goodale named patron. Officers include D. McMillan EJ Groeneveld as reps, J. A. McMillan Butte CN Harris Winnipes as members. Executive committee lists Dr J D McGregor John Lindquist Alex Harrison T H Wilson George Te Good. Honorary members named Eugene Carroll Rev E J Groeneveld E P Mathewson New York A D Me I Portland L P Ordway St Martin Martin Anaconda Cap W Sc Kelly Anaconda Col Saase Walker Calgary.
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Charles W. Goodale
D. McMillan
EJ. Groeneveld
J. A. McMillan
Butte
CN. Harris
Winnipes
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J. D. McGregor
John Lindquist
Alex "Harrison
T. H. Wilson
George Te. Good
Eugene Carroll
J. Groeneveld
E. P. Mathewson
New York
A. D
Portland
L. P. Ordway
St . Martin Martin
Anaconda
Cap
W. Sc Kelly
Col. Saase Walker
Calgary
SIKI HURT IN AUTO CRASH FOR FIGHT POSTPONED
Rattling Siki a Renegales fighter injured when his auto collided with an oil truck in Omaha on May 12. Promoter George Jaeger said Siki fractured a rib and cannot fight Nick Newman on Wednesday night, sidelined for a couple of weeks. Dempsey to appear on a benefit boxing card this month or early June with other noted boxers listed in the event lineup.
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Rattling Siki
Nick Newman
Kansas City
George Jaeger
Siki
Newman
Yaeger
Knowuis
Jack Dempsey
Snallstar Beneft
Tilly Wellh
Rognan
Bert Colima
Cous Miadie
Marty
Grantland Rice Sportlight Selections and Baseball Views
In a 1910s style column Grantland Rice surveys baseball defense figures Frisch versus Collins, notes on Ty Cobb era batting, and references to Yale 1894 squeezes and Dr. Joseph Sherril. The piece wanders through players like Wille, Madden, Carpentier, and Zach Wheat, praising timing, patience, and durability while musing on golf practice and old game lore.
WILLS MADDEN BOUT POSTPONED BY RAIN
Rain soaked Queensboro Stadium forced the postponement of the 19 round heavyweight bout between Harry Wille and Sarney Madden. Weigh‑ins showed Madden at 188 pounds with the telecast listing about five pounds lighter for Wille. The delay comes amid a chaotic program as other events unfold near Charles River basins and in Minneapolis with multiple college meetings noted.
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New York
Queensboro Stadium
Harry Wille
Sarney
Forry Dempsey
Madden
Cincinnati Reds Take Top Place in National League
Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 as Donahue kept hits scattered and allowed three walks after 39 straight batters. Brooklyn beat Chicago 7 to 3 with Wheat's two doubles and High's homer. St Louis toppled New York 6 to 3 to move out of last, with F...
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American Association
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Toledo
San Francisco
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Oakland
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Seattle
Sacramento
Los Angeles
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Joseph Sherril
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Joe Sherril
van Rbilt University
Colt College
Georgia
Jeumonia
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Hamilton
Rogers Hornsby
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Donahue
Sone
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Henilne
Donohue
Hargrave
High
Associated Press
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Vance
Deberry
Aldridge
Pierce
O'Farrell
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Mel Graw
Rickeymen
Flack
Bottomley
St Louis
Dean Oeschger
Watson and Snyder
Gowdy
Pfeffer
Shirdel
Bell
Gonzales
Nellie Morse Wins Preakness In Fast Pace
Nellie Morse ridden by J Merrimee defeated 14 rivals to win the Preakness with a time of 1 57 1 6 as Albercorn and Bracadate trailed. The purse totaled 54 dollars, and the race featured much jockey maneuvering on the turn. Also, Idaho tops Montana 4 2 in a two game series as Stivers makes a sensational play for O Connor. Hunter of Beckley criticizes the tennis rule as unfair amid Olympic team talks. Association scores show Toledos and Minneapolises in a late season tally.
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Nellie Morse
J. Merrimee
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Albercorn
A. Gordon
Rac
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Berg
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O'Connor
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Roe Tanho
Montanaeeee Batteries
Electric Bunch Faces Strong Lineup In Clark Park Opener
The Powers squad debuts in new uniforms at Clark Park tonight at 6 as Bert Babb or Bill Melver may start for Electric. The Anaconda club features four hurlers led by Sundberg with Duffy behind the plate and Cleary versatile at shortstop. The Anode clan, led by Al Modell, open their 1924 season against the Clarks.
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Clark
But . M
Aniconaae Anodes
Powers
Bert Babb
Electric Gang
Bill Melvor
al Sundberg
Adame
Henderson
Anderson
Delaney
Dig Company
Ie Rauciras
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Clarke
Tommy Jovick
Cavort
Andy Phillips
Buzz Cleary
California
Mines
Harvey Melver
Bill
McComas
Matthews
Ryan
Anode
al Lodell
Clark Park
Clarks
Farmer Lodge Fells In Bout With Negro Challenger
May 12 report says George 0 heavyweight Farmer Lodge of St Paul was flattened in the third round by a negro fighter who led from the start and punished him at will in a ten round scheduled match. The bout concluded with Lodge unable to match the visitor’s aggression.
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Farmer Lodge
St Paul
Lodge
Mart
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