Babe Ruth 1 Gets Fourteenth Circuit Clout at Gardens
Yankees sweep Athletics 9 to 4 as Ruth hits seventh homer this season clearing Polo Grounds roof. Series notes say Cleveland and Detroit wins with multiple homers. Erickson blanked Boston 6 0 in rain shortened game.
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Dempsey Spars Strong, Opens Atlantic City Park
In Atlantic City May 29, boxing amid hot sun as Jack Dempsey trains with Larry Williams and others including Leo Houck and Irish Patsy Cline. Dempsey’s right eye cautions sparring partners while Mayor Baker attends opening of a new amusement park. Kearns plans New York talks with Tex Rickard on a referee for Dempsey Carpentier bout. Carpentier rests in Manhasset with friends on a porch. Coast League scores list Oakland 4 San Francisco 2 and Seattle 2 Vernon 3, Portland 4 Salt Lake 10 Los Angeles 6 Sacramento 5.
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Why batters are booming this spring in baseball lore
The piece notes an unprecedented early season surge in hitting with high averages, many home runs, and extra base swats. It discusses possible causes from pitching form, ball composition, and legalities against “freak deliveries,” to improved bat handling and tougher conditions for pitchers. It also mentions Babe Ruth’s dominance and a note on a famed stallion transfer and tennis champion Tilden’s Wimbledon plans.
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Americans Triumph in World Championship Hard Court Tennis
In St Cloud France on May 29 all American players won their matches at the world championship hard court tennis tournament. William Tilden of Philadelphia defeated Eduardo Flaquer of Spain 6-2 6-3 10 Manuel Alonso of Spain beat Dean Samazoulch of France 6-0 6-4 5-7 6-1. Mrs Molla Bjurstedt Mallory defeated Amblard of Belgium 6-1 6-1. Edith Sigourney of Boston beat Mme Danet of France 6-4 5-0 3. William Tilden and Arnold Jones beat Blanksky and Samazeullh 2 6-3 6-4.
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Lindstrom Pitcher Throws No Hit Game In May Match
Preet Lindstrom reports from Minnesota on May 29 as pitcher Fred Moore of the Lindstrom baseball club shuts out a St. Paul Independent team 2 to 0. Only one visitor reaches second base, via an error, in a sparsely scored game. The story notes reference historical views on the power of guarding against poison and insanity.
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RACE 5 NARROWED AT QUARTER POST
Major league Cageball races see two teams from each league leading the pack Pittsburg and New York Nationals and Cleveland and New York Americans contesting league supremacy. Detroit three games behind the Yankees lags as Cleveland notches its seventh straight win while Pirates stumble after a Cincinnati series sweep.
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Tigers' Pitiful Margin Spurring Coaching Changes
Margins show the Tigers slipping as the team struggles on offense while Washington, St. Louis, and Chicago clubs fail to muster effective staffs. The report notes pitiful defense and shaky leadership behind the scenes, signaling potential changes.
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Centerville Tops Meaderville Nine In Tight Ball Game
Centerville defeated Meaderville 5 to 4 on the Meaderville grounds. The contest featured two strong pitchers until the second inning and three fast double plays, with Centerville claiming two. Batteries were Henry and Leary for Centerville, Donath, Czernich and Bertogno for Meaderville.
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Mall Boy Homer Sparks Cincinnati Victory
Pittsburg fell 4 to 3 to Cincinnati with Barnhart hitting a freak home run that rolled under a canvas and was recovered by a boy who fled. Pitchers Harliton Ponder Carlson Schmidt, Coumbe Rixey Hargrave. Branham? The game featured a rare infield miscue and a late Cincinnati rally in a muddled nine innings.
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Holiday Comes to Be Played Today at Columbia Gardens
A Mines league game between the A. M's and the Colo Pitts set for 2 30 this afternoon at Columbia Gardens. Last Tuesday the teams battled to a 3 to tie when darkness halted play. Admission 25 cents for adults. under 18 free. The winner takes 60 percent of receipts, loser 40 percent. Guidoni starts for the A. M's with Evans for Cole Pitts. New east seats installed. holiday service to run by street car company.
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Three Forks Opens Season With 13 to 3 Victory
Three Forks opened the season with a 13 to 3 win as a large crowd filled the stands. Mayor Avery delivered the first ball caught by Claude Malcome. Cham bers and Jeffreys were the Three Forks battery while Bridgewater and Noble officiated for Townsend. Tomorrow Three Forks will travel to face the other team listed in the Mines league of Butte.
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