Giants and Pirates poised for decisive 1926 pennant series
New York braces for a five game Giants versus Pirates series that could swing the National League race. With injuries thinning the Pirates, and the Giants showing improved defense and pitching, the clash in New York will likely decide the pennant as both clubs chase a crucial head start.
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York
New York
Giants Pirates
Hide Gas Works
Pirates
Yanks
Pittsburgh
GiriAnd
Giants
Noth
Carey
Moore
Giante
Bk Lke
Nackeon
Frisch
Lindstrom
Greenfield
Barnes
Notable Women Players Dominate Early 20s Tennis
The text profiles several top players including Marion Jessup and Mary Browne, noting national rankings, singles and doubles titles, and mixed doubles success. It highlights Jessup’s era led by doubles laurels with Goss and later wins with Vincent Richards, plus Browne’s three straight champion seasons and multiple doubles titles. It also mentions Wills as a strong rival and Seabright 1924 tourney success.
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Mary K. Browne
Samm
Oustaeah Mallory
Helen Wills
Mies Wills
Seabright
PICK COCHRANE AS YEAR'S BEST FIND
Baseball writer Billy Eva rates Mickey Cochrane of the Philadelphia Athletics as the year's top discovery. From minor league Portland to major league star in one season, Cochrane beat Cy Perkins and earned praise from Connie Mack and Tris Speaker for his hitting, arm, and improved catching technique.
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Billy Eva
Mickey” Cochrane
Philadelphia Athletics
Cy Perkins
Boston University
Boston
Connie Mack
Ft. Myers
Fla
Athletics
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Mack
Cluo
Perkins
Japan Australia in Davis Cup Finals at Longwood Club
In Brookline Massachusetts the Davis Cup final rounds feature Japan and Australia. Gerald Patterson and Zenzo Shimizu face off in the opening singles with James Anderson to duel Taketchi Harada in the second. Doubles are scheduled for tomorrow.
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Mass
Japan
Australia
Longwood Cricket Club
Gerald L. Patterson
Zenzo Shimizu
James O. Anderson
Taketchi Harada
Rules for runs when a double play ends an inning
The run scoring rule states a run does not count if the runner reaches home during a play where the third man is forced out or put out before reaching first. A double play ending the inning by a forceout or by the batter failing to reach first prevents scoring.
Fresno Visit Notes On Grapes Quakes And Youth
A fragmented travel editorial remarks on Fresno California with mentions of grapes and earthquakes. It loosely references tourism numbers and questions about youths and ages in a provocative tone. The piece mixes cultural observations and abstract musings without a clear narrative.
Phillies Top Reds 5 4 as Donahue Loses Streak
Philadelphia wins the third game of the series against Cincinnati 5 to 4. Donahue’s 20 game winning streak ends as Philadelphia spoils the run with a ninth inning rally. Cy Williams drives in the decisive run after Sand and Leach kick off the inning with singles.
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Donahue
Philadelphia
Cincinnati Reda
Phillies
Sand
Leach
Cy Williams
Western Open Begins With Record Entry in Youngstown
In Youngstown the Western Open golf tournament starts with over 250 players entering the open round at Youngstown Country Club. Notables include defending champion Bill Melhor and Walter Hagen among others. 64 players with the lowest scores advance to a final 36 holes Saturday.
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Youngstown
Youngstown Country Club
Bill Melhor
Walter Hagen
Tommy Armour
New York
Emmett French
Keefe Carter
Leo Diegel
Don Carrick
Willie MacFarlane
Jim Barnes
Chick Evans
Baseball Hitters Standouts Across Clubs In Brief Lineup
A scrambled box score cites players across leagues with home run totals and team affiliations. Names include Simmons and Rice with multiple clubs, Ruether and Williams among leaders, and Meusel also appearing for the Yankees and Giants.
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Athletics
Rice
Browns
Ruether
Senators
Brooks
Cubs
Young
Giants
Bottomley
Cardines
Kelly
Fournier
Gers
Meusel
Dempsey Wills Negotiations Tap for July Bout
Jack Kearns heads to Chicago with Mickey Walker as Paddy Mullins weighs a sign pact tied to a $25 000 compensation if Dempsey cannot appear. Mullins and promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons demand a $100 000 forfeit to push negotiations forward.
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New York
Jack Kearns
Chicago
Mickey Walker
Paddy Mullins
Wills
Kearns
Mullins
Dempsey
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Middlewest
YESTERDAY S RESULTS FROM KANSAS CITY AND NATION
The recap lists yesterday’s scores in the American league and other games. Kansas City defeated Columbia 10 to 4 while Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 3 to 2. Brooklyn edged Pittsburgh 8 to 7 and New York over Chicago 7 to 4. Boston 5 Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 4. Washington 12 Cleveland 8. St Louis 9 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 3? Detroit 4 New York 3.
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Columbue
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Baseball schedule today across leagues
In the American Association Columbus visits Milwaukee with no other AA games on the card. In the National League Cincinnati plays Philadelphia Chicago meets New York Pittsburgh hosts Brooklyn St Louis goes to Boston Washington travels to Cleveland Boston visits Chicago New York plays Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis.
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National League
Cincinnati
Redelphia
Chicago
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Tagging the Bases
Baseball roundup from International News Service with multiple late results. Athletics and Senators separated by three points after a sixth run rally fails. Browns come back to beat the Athletics 9 to 8. Giants beat Pirates 7 to 6. Dodgers edge Pirates 8 to 7. White Sox over Red Sox 3 to 1. Phillies snap 20-game skid against Reds 6 to 4. Yankees incur six errors in Pennock loss.
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International News Service
Athletics
Senators
Mack
Browns
Knights Push Cigars To Fourth In Twilight League Play
Knights of Pythias beat Josten’s Cigars 8 to 6 to rise to fourth place. Pauley and Koon led with two hits each, Schoonover earned the win as Sharp took the loss amid six errors by each side. Hadley Barstow stole home in the third, aiding a Knights surge. Ray-Glos and Hewitt-Boden collide in today’s matchup.
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Eagle
Josten’s Cigars
Hewitt-Boden
Knights of Pythias
Sharp
Pauley
Knights
Bathne
Schoonover
Hadley Barstow
Simpson
Ferry Cady
Blinky Morgan
Keystone
Cady
Tolliver
Koon
Seamen
Cigars
Pearce
Harlow
LaCroix
Eagles
Studebakers
Don Peden
Quinn
Redfern
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Belpeat
Josten'’S
Cigars AB
Morgan
Figgins
Boling
Seanmman
Darnell
Kennedy
Barstow
CS Sea
Peuley
Seaman
Wise
Balk
Beverage and
Pierre
Pirates Edge Opponent 4 3 Victory Shown
A late score gave the Pirates a 4 to 3 win. The comeback featured strong pitching and clutch hitting to secure the narrow victory.
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Eer Goss
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Holke
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Nelli
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Cleveay
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Reuther
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Smith
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Les Harris
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Pete Donohue
Reds
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