Babe Ruth still king of Swat as 80k salary buys more power
The piece notes Colonel Ruppert’s $80,000 yearly deal for Babe Ruth and his continued dominance at the plate. Ruth belts multiple home runs and raises his batting average while teams adjust, including the Indians removing a wall screen to boost Ruth’s chances. It lists upcoming games across leagues and cites Ruth’s looming home run records.
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Robinsons and Beckleys Win Opening Kittens Contests
In the Athens kittenball league Monday night Robinsons defeated The Messenger 12 to 7, while Beckley Clothiers routed The Spot Restaurant 19 to 0. The Messenger rallied in the middle, but Robinsons pulled away in the seventh as Gates starred for Beckleys.
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Senators Win From Colonels In Last Game
Columbus beat the Louisville Colonels 8 to 3 in the first game while Milwaukee edged Kansas City 6 to 5 in 14 innings. Columbus closes ground on second place Col onels with two and a half games to St Paul. Milwaukee sweeps KC to move two games ahead of Minneapolis. No games scheduled today.
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Phillies Beat Cards in Only Major Contest
Philadelphia's Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9 to 6 in Monday's only major league game. The loss extended the Cardinals' skid to seven and came after a strong stretch of 17 wins in 18 starts for St Louis.
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Bobby Ones Exhibition Draws 1000+ In Paris
In Paris on June 3 Bobby Ones faced U. S. Amateur champion Jimmy Johnston in an exhibition with French pair Pierre Vagnano and Paul Dallemagne. The event drew over one thousand spectators.
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Millfield Cubs Defeat Glouster 7 to 5 In Local Showdown
Millfield Cubs beat Glouster 7 to 5 in a well played Sunday game here. Glouster led early with a three run start but Millfield answered with two in the first and four in the seventh to take the lead. The eighth inning added another Millfield run as four more hits produced the final margin. Next Sunday Millfield hosts Athens All-Stars at 2 30 p m.
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Leading Hitters And RBI In Early Season Standings
United Press statistics show Robins Herman leading with 68 hits in 40 games and a .417 average, P Waner 49 hits, Hogan 39, Rice 69, Heilmann 40, with Rice also 69 RBI in 41 games. Other top references include Frederick and Frisch among the leaders and Terry noted for runs.
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Miniature Golf Courses Prove Popular Here
A miniature golf course on Mill Street by Outdoor Sports Company Inc may open late this week or early next. Earl C. Krieger, former Ohio University football star, serves as manager for the company. J. E. Bailey chairs the sponsoring corporation. The College Club Golf Course on Carpenter Street has drawn many enthusiasts since opening Saturday with R. B. Newman Jr. of Parkersburg, WV, as manager.
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Lyne Named Director of Athletics at Defiance College
June 8 news reports the appointment of Paul R. Lyne athletic director at Rio Grande College to succeed F. E. Wilson at Defiance College. Lyne, a Denison University graduate, replaces Wilson who left to join Lake Forest Academy near Chicago.
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Didn't Pay Alimony Ends Life With Gun
Elyria dispatch reports that John S Berdman, 51, killed himself with a shotgun in the attic of his Myrtle Court home, about two hours before a Common Pleas Court appearance over alimony arrears to his former wife Etta.
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Von Porat the Lucky Boxer Faces Uncertain Favor
Chicago June 8 Otto Von Porat a top middleweight hope is praised for punching power though his 1929 record is weak and his claims are questioned. He beat Tom Heeney once but was stopped by Phil Scott and he struggled against Jack Gagnon. Rumors say he may fight Young Stribling next at the Rialto with locals doubtful he can reach him.
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Rosenbloom Favored Over Hoff man in 10 Round NYC Bout
Maxie Rosenbloom world light heavy champion is a 3 to 1 favorite to beat George Hoff man, former National Amateur heavyweight champ, in a 10 round show at Queensboro Stadium tonight.
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May Follow Senate Example in Britain
In the House of Commons Stanley Baldwin urged a parliamentary inquiry into the Naval Treaty mirroring the U S Senate. He proposed an 11 member committee with powers to summon witnesses papers and records to report on the treaty's provisions.
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Government Making Ohio Milk Survey
A state survey of the milk supply in 15 cities is being conducted by a milk specialist from the United States Health Service. The Health Department Bulletin says the study aims to set a quality and sanitation standard for Ohio to align with neighboring states where lack of uniform rules hampers sales.
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American Net Stars Sail for Europe on Berengaria
America's youngest Davis Cup squad sails on the Berengaria for Europe to contest the Inter-zone finals and challenge round. The team includes John Doeg of Santa Monica George M. Lott Jr. of Chicago John Van Ryn of East Orange Wilmer Allison and Berkeley Bell of Austin Gregory Mangin of Newark and non playing captain Eugene Dixon. Doe is 21 the youngest and Allison 25 the oldest.
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Newark Middleweight Smith defeats Kid Farmer in ten rounds
North Smith of Newark won a ten round battle against Kid Farmer of Lancaster, leading from the start and building a clear points margin as the final bell rang. The Newark middleweight dominated the action throughout the bout.
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Robins Seek Lead In National League Intersectional Race
New York Giants struggle with injuries as Brooklyn Robins aim to extend their three game NL lead during the season's second series. Shortstop Glenn Wright returns boosting Brooklyn while Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis fight for first division berths amid injuries and slumps.
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Zaleski Wins 2 Games From Carbondale
June 8 McArthur. Zaleski defeated Carbondale 18 to 7 at Carbondale before a crowd of 06. Zaleski had 18 hits to Carbondale's eight with key hits from Hayes Molihan Martin O Leary and MecGraner. Hayes hit a bases loaded homer. Zaleski also beat Carbondale on Decoration Day 5 to 4 at Zaleski before 560 fans.
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Belmont Stakes Duel Sets Turf History Event
New York June horse race headlines the Belmont Stakes as Whichone and Gallant Fox, both three year olds, clash for the mile and a half crown worth 88000 dollars. Earl Sande rides Gallant Fox with Sonny Workman on Whichone in a high stakes matchup at Belmont Park.
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More Truth Than Poetry Colossal Columnist Montague Profile
A portrait of Montague, famed author of More Truth Than Poetry, syndicated to 21 newspapers in the US and Canada. Born in Iowa, he has lived in New York 25 years, 48 years old, noted for timely humane verse, gentle humor, and broad reader appeal.
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