Babe Ruth to Return for Yankees versus Browns at Polo Grounds
New York fans anticipate Babe Ruth’s return after a suspension. The Polo Grounds crowd will also see Ken Williams and Bob Meusel debuting for the Yankees as they face the St. Louis Browns, with Commissioner Landis’ ruling still pending. Ruth must receive formal clearance before rejoining the lineup.
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Miss Leitch Loses Championship Title
British amateur golf champion Joyce Wethered won the women's open title in Merrawich England on May 19. Leitch failed to defend as Wethered dominated both rounds, securing a clear victory and extending her record for the event.
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Championship Crown Lost By Miss Leitch
In the British women's open golf final Mrs Joyce Wethered defeated Miss Leitch nine up with seven to play to claim the title. The match concluded as Wethered overtook Leitch to become the new British champion.
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Italian heavyweight Calza crowned Italy’s champion in New York
George Calza, 208 pounds, defeated Renato Gardini by disqualification after a grueling 2 hours 48 minutes at the New York Armory. Gardini fouled Calza and refused to continue after the match, with referee Bill Brown declaring Calza the winner. Fans wagered heavily as Calza showed potential but still has much to learn about leverage and finish.
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Paddock Race Invite Aims at Murchison Match Race
Chicago May 28 The Associated Press reports an invitation to a match race here for Keith Loren Murchison. The event supports a children's fund with proceeds allocated to Feeshsaie funds and marks the annual meet where racing fans gather.
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Leonard Triumphs Over Bartfield in Heavyweight Bout
Benny Leonard won by decision at Madison Square Garden, defending his title in a lightweight bout against veteran Solider Bartheld. The Associated Press reports the fight went the distance as Leonard edged the challenger to retain the championship in New York on May 18.
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Sports Briefs From Various Colleges And Rough Gamenotes
Timmy Sacco won a 10 round bout as Boston Youngster sees action. Gorman and Portia from University of Hawaii discuss inviting Pos Troma College to Los Angeles for games. Coach Dick Templeton leads 10 Stanford track athletes to Cambridge for the Intercollegiate Track Championship. Calza defeats George Calza in a heavyweight wrestling bout, declared winner on time. Strangier Lewin defeats Jack Sampron in Wahpeton in over an hour of wrestling action.
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Yankees sweep series as New York wins 12 to 4
The Yankees swept the series in strong fashion defeating Cleveland 12 to 4 behind wild pitching from Sotheron and Bagby. Matis and Schang contributed in late scoring. two home runs boosted the New York offense.
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Coast League Results Highlight Broad Night of Games
Hughes Wallace and Baldwin star in a second game for RW Oakland with a 4 ana score. Keebler Ponder and Daly shine at Salt Lake City. Marae tests its band Batterice as Berger Adame Gould Rieger and Jenkins contribute in a busy meet.
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Kilbane Fans Turned Down by Europe in Kilbane Match
Johnny Kilbane refused a European bout with Gene Crigue and Europe lost interest as Crigue plans to come to America. Crigue, praised by judges as pound for pound superior to Carpentier, will seek fights with Johnny Dundes or Babe Herman upon Kilbane's arrival, with Dundes favored to get the first shot.
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Old Jup Pluvius Wings First Game Victory
The Clarks faced Montana Power with weather threatening rain as Old Jup Pluvius stepped up after a sequence by Carroll and B Cullen and Hollister. Foley was knocked from the box as the play wore on, but only three men came to the plate before rain halted action. This marked the first rain delay requiring rain checks since opening day. The next game is set for this afternoon at Clark field between A. C. M. and the Black Specs.
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Gonzaga Defeats Montana in College Baseball Bid
GONZAGA SMOT H MONTANA U. MISSOULA May 19 Gonzaga University baseball team beat Montana State nine Afternoon runs cont. Gonzaga Montana Hatsuttess Downs Spencer and Murphy Oregon Wins Dual Meet. PULLMAN Wash May 19 Oregon Agricultural college with Trints Won the dual track meet with Washington State college here today. Washington State made 634s points.
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Murphy Arrives to Thain for 12 Round Boxing Bout
Frank Murphy the Denver boxer arrives to fight Joe Simonich in a 12 round bout on a Big next Wednesday night at the legion boxing show in Butte. arrangements have been made by the committee to stage the event. Dundee and Witte have signed junior contracts to box 10 rounds June 21 in connection with the National Grotto convention.
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Dempsey plans uncertain as bout with Wills delayed
May 19 report from New York states Jack Dempsey, king of heavyweights, plans for the future are indefinite and no fight with Willard until Labor Day at earliest. Dempsey will stay a day or two in New York then travel to Los Angeles to visit his mother before the ship, with promoter talk of a possible return to Europe and a big purse offer if a suitable match materializes. A crowd of several hundred greeted the Dempsey party at the dock.
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