Bottomley Emerges as St Louis Card First Baseman Sensation
St Louis April 22 James Leroy Bottomley Cardinals first baseman rose from modest beginnings to be hailed as a major league standout. After a strong stint with Syracuse and a .371 mark in the Texas League, he is predicted to top the NL batting race this year, potentially vying with Hornsby for the league lead. Rickey and Cardinals’ bosses expect another spectacular season for Bottomley.
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Reds rally to beat Cubs in tenth after late tied game
Alexander falters after eight strong innings as Cincinnati wins in the tenth on Burns, Daubert, Harper, and Duncan hits. Chicago gains a brief ninth inning tie on Breisler’s triple and Burns sac fly. Roush sidelined a week with a strained side.
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Senators Win Hectic 15–14 Ball Game At Neil Park
In Columbus on April 22 the Senators defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 15 to 14 after nine innings of heavy hitting at Neil Park. Both teams had 26 hits and 65 total bases, with Roy Grimes belting a record long drive in the fifth with bases loaded. Milwaukee threatened to rally in the final frame as two men stood on base before the final out.
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Dempsey Foe Andrew Balsa Aims at Flight to Fame
A dazzling Spanish bull fighter named Andrew Balsa declares his aim to defeat champion Dempsey in a bold challenge. The report mixes his dramatic bravado with a scuffed baseball box score showing Milwaukee at Columbus, multiple players, hits, errors, and pitching lines for the game.
Left-Handed Trio in Washington Outfield
With Rice Goslin and Fisher in the outfield Washington deploys a trio of left handed hitters. Goslin and Fisher are hard punchers while Rice adds variety to the lineup.
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Miller Huggins Praises AL Pinch Hitters
Miller Huggins asserts Outfielders Combs and Hendricks are the best pinch hitters in the American League. Both substitutes are left handed batters and could impact late innings.
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Tilden Demands Vindication Before Davis Cup Return
William Tilden, the national singles tennis champion, demands full vindication of his amateur status from the United States Lawn Tennis Association before he will compete in Davis Cup and related events. He threatens resignation from the Davis Cup team if Ward’s report misstates him, calling Ward’s portrayal a personal attack and saying he may retire from competition unless cleared.
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Baseball dispute rulings and ground rule prompts
The text discusses decision authority in baseball disputes and rules. It notes that umpires make the rules when captains cannot agree, that a batsman should not step out after the pitcher is ready but may be required to, and that the plate umpire should rule on a play at third when two umpires are present.
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Gehrig Emerges as Yankees Future Star
The Yankees can finally waive first baseman Lou Gehrig into the American League. Five clubs claimed him at one point. Gehrig shows great potential and is viewed as Walter Pipp's likely successor when the veteran retires.
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Kentucky Derby Stakes Field Promises East West Duel
Louisville Apr 22 The 50th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 17 features a strong East West showdown led by Sarazen and St. James for the East and Wise Counsellor for the West. Sarazen a 14 time winner seeks Derby glory while Wise Counsellor won the Kentucky Jockey Club stakes. Derby offers 60000 to the winner and a gold cup. Wise Counsellor’s tongue issue is noted as a past hindrance.
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Cleveland pallbearers set for Exen Scott funeral
Exen Scott sport writer and former football coach will be buried Thursday morning in Cleveland Ohio. Joe Sewell Luke Sewell and Riggs Stephenson of the Cleveland Indians who played under Scott at Alabama and signed with Cleveland at his urging will be pallbearers. A stray sports note mentions Young Stribling challenging McTigue for a boxing title.
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Timely Tips to Amateurs Pitcher Advice
A Detroit Americans pitcher assesses the value of the knee high fast ball and the now lively ball. He notes batters dislike the low ball and umpires find it hardest to judge. Control lets a pitcher keep pumping low strikes and force batters to hit weak grounders.
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Inside Baseball and the Minds Behind It
A critical column mocks the pretensions of "inside baseball" discussing managers brainpower and tactics with satirical references to high IQ analysis and over-interpretation. The piece lampoons the idea that strategy equates to genius and compares managerial moves to broader social judgments.
Yesterday's baseball scores and upcoming games
National League results show Chicago and Cincinnatus atop a list with Pittsburg, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Boston and New York scoring wins. American League results include Philadelphia routing Boston and New York defeating Washington. Schedule notes Cleveland visits Chicago while Milwaukee hosts Columbus and more games are set for today across leagues.
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Baseball Scores and Rebounds From a Turbulent Day
Reported games show the Giants edged by 2 1 as Ramea excelled for seven innings. Cardinals rallied for six in the seventh to beat the Pirates 11 to nothing. Yankees halted a four game skid with Joe Bush tipping the Senators 4 to 2. De Berry homered with two aboard to power the Dodgers past the Phillies 4 to 1. Reds beat the Cubs 2 to 1 after King Alexander faltered in the tenth and helped turn the tide for the Red Sox in a pivotal stretch.
Veterans pace 20-win pitchers in 1922 season
Chicago and New York observers note only 12 pitchers reached 20 victories, led by Luque with 27 wins. Alexander of the Cubs and Shocker of the Browns show consistency, while others fade. The piece surveys long careers, noting Alexander’s 18 campaigns and rare returns of 20-win seasons. Miller Huggins plans five catchers this year.
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Quintin Romeroe-Rojce Seeks Favor With Editors
A cryptic note suggests Quintin Romeroe-Rojce should send his file to the laundry to win favor with U. and po editors, implying a coded approach to curry favor.
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