Ray-Glo Nine Open Twilight Season At Athens Playground
The Athens Ray-Glo nine opens the Twilight season Thursday at 6 pm against Atheneon Brick of Nelsonville at the city playground. Battery likely Tyson and Whitlatch. Studebakers to debut next week with plans for multiple weekly games amid limited local team options and a closing of retail shops Thursday afternoon for the opener.
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Oakmont Opens as Field Seeks Jones Open Title
The greatest golfing field ever gathered began play at Oakmont Country Club in Hulton Pennsylvania on June 14. Players aimed to capture the Open Championship honors once held by Bobby Jones of Atlanta.
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Yankees Crush Indians With Five Homers In 14 6 Win
New York pounds Cleveland 14 to 6 on June 14 behind five Yankee homers Paschal Lazzeri Dugan and Collins each go deep with Collins hitting a bases loaded shot Pennock dominates until sixth inning Indians rally with three runs in ninth Shaute loses for Cleveland as New York maintains pace with 57 homers in 54 games.
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Duke of Buckingham Wins Ascot Stakes
William Cazalet's Duke of Buckingham won the Ascot stakes at Ascot Heath England on June 14. Incinus II finished second and Castleberg was third among 18 starters.
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Sprint Champ Borah Stands Out as Best of 1926 Track Season
Track scene notes Borah dominates the 1926 season posting top sprint times and multiple victories. Named as standout performer across major meets, Borah earns recurring top marks against conference rivals and rivals at state events.
Eddie Collins Starts Rally for Athletics in Ninth
Edward Trowbridge Collins, pinch hitting for Joe Boley, delivered a three base hit that sparked a ninth inning rally and a Philadelphia Athletics victory over the Detroit Tigers. Yankees beat Indians 14 to 6 with Paschal starring. Browns blanked Red Sox 2–0. Senators toppled White Sox 10–0. Cubs win to stay 1.5 games behind Pirates. Kremer returns with Pirates 4–3 over Robins.
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Dempsey Plans Comeback Against Sharkey or Tunney
Former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey says he is ready to return this year and will fight Sharkey or Tunney or both if promoter Tex Rickard agrees to a percentage-based deal. He expects to depart Los Angeles for the East and aims to fight by July 21, stressing he remains willing to take on any top heavyweight this summer.
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Governor Donahey Donates Cup For Cleveland Regatta
Officials of the Metropolitan Yachting Association announced that contestants in Cleveland’s annual regatta and water carnival will compete for a trophy cup donated by Governor A V Donahey. The event is scheduled for next month under the group’s auspices.
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Marathon for Indian Runners Begins Northward Trek
Eleven young braves depart San Francisco for a 480 mile open to Indian runners race to Grants Pass Oregon in 15 days. Main prize is 1005 dollars with additional purses from Redwood Highway towns possible for early finishers.
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McGraws Act Expected to Trigger More Deals in Season
Desperate moves by John McGraw to improve the New York Giants stir talk of further trades. Farrell, a top young fielder, departs amid Jackson’s hospital absence while the catching staff falters and the infield pitching staff wanders. The rumor mill hints at additional deals including Hornsby and Roush as McGraw reshapes the roster.
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