Felsch Ties Ruth With Sixth Home Run In May rout
In Chicago Felsch hits his sixth homer of the season tying Ruth’s 1920 mark as Chicago wins 10 to 2. A terrific Jackson catch spoiled a theft of the same record. Other games include New York over Detroit 2 to 1 and Boston beating Philadelphia 5 to 1. Washington-Cleveland game postponed due to wet grounds.
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Wild Air 1S Wins Historic Metropolitan Handicap
New York May 24 Harry Payne Whitney's Wild Air won the Metropolitan Handicap at one mile, defeating three rivals by two lengths in 1 38 4 0. Thunderclap was second, six lengths back, with On Watch third and Cornglas-Inalao fourth. The winner earned $3,865.
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Jinx Chaser From Clemenceau Helps Tigers To Victory
New York May 21 Detroit Tigers win behind Jinx Chaser from Clemenceau. Former manager Hugh Jennings commented the team benefited from the chaser so today.
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Corseted Dog Captivates Paris Fashion Scene
May 24 Paris report describes a corseted whippet pup on Place Vendome. The owner from Hotel du Rhine says the outfit with whale bone like racing lines is for safety during imagined racing trials. Paris shops display more dog fashions including glove items and rubber-lined paw coverings.
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Boxing and Baseball Notes From A Bygone Era
Detroit endures a 13 game skid while pitchers improve. Major league records for consecutive losses cited from Louisville to Oakland. Ty Cobb hits slump, Dodgers pause due to rainouts. Boxing updates include McQuaide hype, Santel’s San Francisco duel, and Leonard’s Portland bout delay. Collegiate and international sports wrap with track meet entries, Sewanee triumph, and jockey Clarence Turner’s reinstatement.
American Association Scores Snapshot
In Indianapolis the score shows 6 for St. Paul and 3 for Indianapolis. Minneapolis trails 3 to 4 against Milwaukee, while Kansas City records 1.
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HLEHANDER WING NINTH STRAIGHT CHICAGO SHUTS OUT PHILADELPHIA
May 4 Chicago blanked Philadelphia 6 to 0 as Alexander earned his ninth straight win. The game note mentions pitching and hitters, with scattered references to lineups and fielding. Other items report St Louis, New York, and Brooklyn games on May 24 with varied scoring, including Cincinnati’s comeback to beat Boston 4 to 3.
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Kansas Beats Welling in Ten Round Railway Field Bout
Rocky Kansas of Buffalo delivered a severe beating to Joe Welling of Chicago here tonight. Kansas knocked Welling to the canvas in the first round and again as the tenth bell rang. Welling was saved from a knockout by a late clinching attempt.
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Pal Moore Beats Joe Lynch In Jersey City Bout
Pal Moore, the Memphis bantamweight, outpoints Joe Lynch of the West Side tonight at the Armory A A in Jersey City by a clear decisive margin. Pacific International results list Seattle Spokane Tacoma Victoria Yakima Vancouver with various scores.
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McGraw and Mathewson Weigh Final Seasons With Giants
John McGraw and Christy Mathewson, two iconic Giants figures, may retire after this season. The piece notes McGraw as vice president and business figure, Mathewson’s pitching brilliance, and their long, influential partnership shaping New York baseball history.
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Kansas School Teacher With Only Two Pupils
Audrey Trueman, teacher at Grove County District School No 30, is believed to have the softest teaching job in Kansas as enrollment stands at two pupils. Her monthly salary is stated, and some speculate that prorating salaries of other teachers to her rate would yield a large number of neatly satisfied schoolmaams.
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Ruth 15 Drawing Chad for Yankees
New York May 24 Babe Ruth's value to the Yankees provokes debate as owners Ruppert and Huston defend a 13750—plus salary and possible bonuses—price. Reported figures and fan attendance suggest Ruth may recoup the cost through gate receipts and star appeal across the season. Albany box law also returns under a state athletic commission plan.
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Stop Gambling at Baseball Games Sweep Hits Chicago Raid
May 24 Chicago authorities launched a movement to stamp out gambling at baseball games. Detectives raided bleachers arresting seven spectators faking bets while officials say the crackdown will extend to major league parks nationwide. William Veeck Jr. and others deny involvement, with league heads promising action.
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English Seek 20 Willions to Aid Heroes in Need
London reports a voluntary effort led by the king and prominent figures to raise funds for disabled officers widows and orphans. The campaign aims to provide relief and restore stability after service demands, with appeals stressing duty and sacrifice. Meanwhile, notes on veterans adjusting to civilian life and a cultural aside in Japan about tea ceremonies close the piece.
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