Mathewson Honored as Baseball Patron by Landis
Lewisburg Pennsylvania June 6 Christy Mathewson hailed as the Big Six of baseball by Kenesaw Mountain Landis the games highest authority at Bucknell University during the Christy Mathewson memorial ceremony The event drew national baseball leaders and Bucknell alumni while Mathewsons grave received floral tributes and a wreath was laid by NL president John A Heydler Attending were Mathewsons widow and son Christy Mathewson Jr.
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Christy Mathewson
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Bucknell University
Memorial Stadium
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Bucknell
John A. Heydler
National League
Phi Gamma Delta
Christy Mathewson, Jr
Senators Triumph 4 1 Over Browns in Misty St Louis
Washington Senators beat the St. Louis Browns 4 to 1 in a pitching duel as Braxton bested Ogden. Reeves and Goslin hit home runs, with Reeves driving in two, and the game drew under 500 spectators in the mist.
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National collegiate track meet to host 300 competitors
The National Collegiate A A track and field championships open Friday in Chicago with more than 300 athletes from 79 colleges and universities. Twenty five teams hold sectional conference championships.
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Tuesday Results From American Association Games
Columbus defeated Kansas City 6 to 2. St Paul Indianapolis game called in the third due to rain. Milwaukee Toledo and Minneapolis Louisville were rained out or postponed for two games.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Minneapolis-Louisville
Baseball Grounds Report Across Cities
Weather soaked games across Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Chicago at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia with wet and rainy conditions affecting play and schedules.
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Washington 4 St. Louis 1 Weather Delays and Rain
Weather notes show Washington beat St. Louis 4 to 1 while rain affected several games. New York Detroit and Boston Cleveland matchups were also impacted by wet grounds and rain delays. Chicago Chicago was cited with rain and wet turf.
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Wednesday Baseball and Basketball Matchups Listed
The schedule lists Kansas City at Columbus Milwaukee at Toledo St Paul at Indianapolis Minneapolis at Louisville Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York for midweek play across the leagues.
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Boston at Detroit game summary
Four matchups listed college teams Washington visits Chicago Philadelphia travels to St. Louis New York hosts Cleveland as schedule details appear in brief sports notes.
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Senators Win 4 1 as Braxton Shuts Browns Down
United Press reports yesterday's hero Garland Braxton of the Washington Senators pitched seven hits allowed and four strikeouts to secure a 4 to 1 victory over the St. Louis Browns. Reeves and Goslin homered to back the win.
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What Stars Did
All right stars were idle yesterday due to rain as sports activity was halted by wet conditions.
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Illinois Wesleyan Captain Signs Three Year Cardinals Pact
Hugo Lindquist, captain of Illinois Wesleyan University’s baseball team, has signed a three year contract with the St Louis Cardinals, announced in Bloomington on June 6. The move marks a major step for the Owls and extends the link between college players and the major leagues. Lindquist зanks as a standout infielder and faces the transition to professional baseball with high expectations.
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United States Eyes Olympic Soccer in Amsterdam Semi-finals
In Amsterdam, the United States aims for victory in Olympic track and field. Nordic teams see their dominance fade as Argentina Italy and Uruguay reach the soccer semi finals. The U S team previously lost 11 to 2 to Argentina in the opening round amid a rowdy crowd.
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Walk er and Be langer win in ten rounds
In St Paul Mickey Walker defeats Jack Malone in ten rounds. In Los Angeles Charley Belanger beats Vigo Doman in ten rounds. Joe Woods and Leo Mitchell draw in eight. Pete West defeats Russell Walters in six. In Lincoln Ace Hodkins stops Buell Holley in the second of a tenround bout.
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Jack Malone
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Los Angeles
Charley Belanger
Vigo Doman
Joe Woods
Leo Mitchell
Pete West
Russell Walters
Lincoln, Neb
Ace Hodkins
Nebraska
Buell Holley
Oakland
Calif
Kay Pendleton Tops OSU Athletes as Scholar Superior
Oregon State guard and tackle Kay Pendleton was named the best scholar among the school's athletes this year. The standout student athlete maintained high grades while contributing on the gridiron and court.
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Kay Pendleton
Oregon
Dempsey Shows Effects and Ed Morris in Question
The article notes Jack Dempsey in Los Angeles gym work with mixed signals from Stub Nelson praising effort yet criticizing form aging effects. It compares public scrutiny of Dempsey to Ed Morris’s struggles in the majors and discusses Pittsburgh Pirates’ pennant race struggles amid injuries and poor early season form.
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Ed Morris
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Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles
Stub Nelson
Rumor of July Fight Sparks Promoter Nomination
The column notes Tex Rickard may win nomination by acclamation if events unfold. It recalls how he sparked a major talk by predicting Tunney versus Heeney would fight in July, a rumor started in Florida months ago.
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Keio University Nine Meets Chicago Today in Baseball
Keio University of Tokyo faces the University of Chicago in a baseball game after losses to Illinois earlier. Tex and Jack are mentioned as denying everything, described as swell witnesses for an odd case.
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Ohio Highways improv Zane's Lane Road to 1799 to 100000000
Columbus officials estimate a five year Ohio highway program costing about 100 million dollars to meet growing needs. The article traces Ohio road history from 1799 to 1905, noting early costs, taxes, rights of way, and the shift to motorized transportation. It previews a statewide traffic survey and future articles.
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Is It News To You That
A stream of sports notes and quirky tidbits mentions Combs the center fielder a school teacher and meticulous fellow plus Belmont Nassak and a dig at Hagen and Dublin spelling. The piece also notes stadium signs about sportsmanship a minor league star Meyer from California and various baseball anecdotes.
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Jockey Pete Francis Injured at Fairmont Racecourse
New Orleans jockey Pete Francis was injured when his horse Sleepy Head fell approaching the stretch at Fairmont. Francis was thrown under other mounts. an X-ray will determine the extent of injuries.
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Brother of Ossie Bluege Could Reach Major Leagues
The Washington infielder Ossie Bluege has a brother Otto who may join the big leagues someday. Otto is currently playing in the Trans-Mississippi League.
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Harrell Named Captain of Indiana Baseball Team
Paul Harrell of Indianapolis was elected captain of the 1921 University of Indiana baseball squad. The announcement comes as the Hoosiers prepare for the upcoming season at Bloomington.
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Parisians Fly To Epsom Derby In Airliners
United Press reports from Epsom Downs that a half million gathered for the 148th Derby while 10 to 12 million awaited radio coverage. Up to 80,000 watched from stands as 23 three year olds were in contention including Flamingo and Sunny Trace. Over 10 million in bets plus Calcutta and Stock Exchange pools. Captain Griffith holds Fairway's ticket worth 1.22 million. American tourists joined locals. Parisians chartered airliners to attend then return to Paris for dinner.
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Home Run Club Totals From 1945 Baseball Season Recap
The record lists top home run hitters by league with Ruth Gehrig Hauser Bottomley and Bissonette among leaders. Reeves Goslin and other stars appear in yesterday or season totals showing National League and American League tallies. The summary notes season totals with 174 NL and 161 AL homers and a 4 see ee ree formatting quirk.
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Rickard Plans to Bring Joe Beckett to This Country
The rumor cites Rickard bringing Joe Beckett to the U S for a boxing appearance. Mentions Annette Kellermann and Tex planning a canvas show for Garyden with decorations, while noting Beckett’s unfamiliarity with Shakespeare and lack of ethnology or prizefighting experience.
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Hornsby Leads National League Batting Averages
Rogers Hornsby leads the National League batting averages with a strong margin as of June 6 in Boston. He says his ambition is for the Braves to stay near the top of the standings rather than chase lofty hitting records, aiming to contribute to team success.
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Walker to defend title against Hneékins in Chicago June 21
Chicago reports Mick Walker the middleweight champion will defend his title against Hneékins in Chicago on June 21. Walker has led three sparring partners Robby Brown of Lowell Massachusetts Jack Meonna of Canada and Stev McDonald of Canada during his training period.
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