Ohio University Baseball Seeks Redemption On Ten Day Trip
Ohio University heads to a ten day road swing to face Northern and Wesleyan after clinching a non conference win. New captain Louis Evans, senior and Sigma Pi member, takes over as Carlisle Collings departs. Infield woes and erratic defense haunt Pedenites as Beattie and Over struggle.
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Son of John Delivers Derby Pace In 1 51 at Lexingon
Louisville observers hailed Son of John as Derby contender after he ran one mile and an eighth in 1 51 at Lexington with a fast final quarters stretch. Broadway Jones finished second in the same race. Eastern entrants including Sweepaway and Prince of Bourbon from Xalapa farm and Leopardess from Greentree are due at the Downs for upcoming events including the Clark handicap.
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Baseball Home Run Leaders by League and Player Totals
National League leaders include Hartnett and Bell with eight and who scored. Cubs, Cardinals, Giants, and Pirates players amass home run tallies. American League leaders list Cobb and Goslin with five and eight respectively, with Simmons Myatt and Jackson among top four. Totals show National League 82, American League cumulative.
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Last Nights Fights in Columbus Turn Battle Into Classic
Harry Greb defeated Billy Britton in Columbus in a grueling 13 round bout with sid Conn refereeing. The close clash showcased Greb's endurance and boxing skill as fans witnessed a dramatic finish.
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Britton Outclassed By Greb In Open Air Bout
Harry Greb of Pittsburgh, middleweight champion, won an easy decision over Billy Britton of Columbus Kansas in the opening night of open air tournaments in Columbus. Greb pressed once in the eleventh round and had Britton groggy, while Britton absorbed punishment and fought in close quarters amid steam from near freezing temperatures.
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Marietta Team to Play Legionaires in Glouster Sunday
Glouster hosts a visiting Marietta squad with an all star lineup led by Josh DeVore and Audibert. The game part of a push to showcase top clubs as the American Legion aims for fast action and local fans will see former Central League and Reds connections in action.
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Akron boxing card features Genet Scherer in main bout
May 7 at Barberton arena presents Norman Genet of Akron vs Charles Scherer in a 10 round feature. Maxie Holub faces Jimmy Tranner in the semi final. Tut Jackson, once a famed heavyweight, meets J. D. of Barberton in the curtain raiser.
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Baseball Scores and Postponements Across Leagues
American Association results show Kansas City 6 Columbus 5 Minneapolis 7 Indianapolis 3 Louisville 19 St Paul 4 with Toledo Milwaukee game canceled. Brooklyn 10 Boston 0 leads in the National League. other games postponed. American League lists city team scores and a postponed slate amid sparse legible details.
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Unclear sports schedule prompts scattered lines
Fragmentary notes show teams and cities mixed with typos. Mentions include Toledo Indianapolis Boston Chicago Detroit St Louis Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, but results and dates are not readable.
Dempsey Open to No Contenders for Satisfactory Purse
In Chicago en route from California to New York, Jack Dempsey says he is ready to fight any logical contender for a satisfactory purse but avoids naming Wills or Gibbons. He hints his interviews are more for publicity than signaling future bouts as the film era shapes his persona.
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Dempsey Faces Change in Public Image and Ring Hopes
The speaker notes Jack Dempsey has turned toward a Valentino style image rather than a cave man persona. Fitness projections are low and his acting career may hinge on his ring reputation. A comeback, if any, could decide whether a championship bout yields a new heavyweight champion.
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Double Plays Decide Pennant Wins for Washington
Double plays were crucial in Washington’s pennant and world championship. Manager Eddie Collins notes most games turn on completing double plays, and narrowly getting the second out often decides victory or defeat.
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Notable Baseball Feats Across Early Season Action
Ty Cobb homered twice setting a five in two days major league record as the Tigers beat the Browns 11 to 4. George Sisler extended his hitting streak to 21 games while Heilmann added two homers. Dazzy Vance blanked the Braves as the Dodgers routed them 10 to 0. The Senators outslugged the Red Sox 19 to 8 with Johnson pitching a complete game. The Yankees fell to the Athletics in a 2 to 1 defeat after a late rally effort.
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White Sox Emphasize Snappy Defense and Promising Offense
The White Sox manager stresses a feature of play, with Collins and teammates frequently highlighted for smart, precise baseball. The club shows strong defense while offense and pitching remain to be assessed.
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