Rockhill resigns as Athens High coach and athletic director
Coach Rockhill tendered his resignation as athletic director and coach at Athens High School. The board accepted, effective immediately, after a tenure marked by a championship football program and a tough, fast basketball machine. He will remain in Athens until August to supervise city playgrounds. successor not named.
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Thursby
Rockhill
Athens High School
Ohio
Big Red
Marietta
Athens
East High
Oflumbus
Springfield
Laner
Sioux City
Coach Rockhill
Calico-Bred Derby Favorite Wise Counsellor
Kentucky Derby favorite Wise Counsellor, born to poor but proud Rustle, rises from humble origins. Rustle, bought for $100 by Lexington mayor Tom Bradley, foaled Wise Counsellor who then won the Queen City Handicap and Kentucky Jockey Club stakes. Bradley later sold the colt for $65,000 to Fred Burton of Chicago.
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Louisville
Calico Breeding
Wise Counsellor
Mammy
Rustle
Tom Bradley
Lexing
Ton
Bradley
Lexington
Mentor
Colt
Tustle
Latonia
Churchill Downs
Mayor
Fred Burton
Chicago
Early Return of Tilden to Tennis Seen
Davis J Walsh reports strong indications that William Tilden will rejoin the U S Davis Cup squad in time for the series. The Tennis association contemplates a special meeting before the international matches to decide on reinstating Tilden amid the ongoing player writer controversy. Pro and anti Tilden sentiment spread as clubs press for a compromise allowing writers who started before the issue to continue.
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Davis J. Walsh
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New York
William, T Co
United States
Den
Holcombe Ward
Toto
National Association
Tilden
Western runners big favorites in Kentucky Derby
New York May reports say Eastern bettors lean West in the Kentucky Derby as favorites. The text notes a villager named James and a horse that went lame, threatening a nonstart.
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New York
James the Vilager
Timely Tips to Amateurs Catcher
The article offers catchers practical advice from a veteran New York Americans catcher. It stresses learning from major and minor league stars, never quitting a play, and attempting tough catches such as foul flies and seemingly unwinnable throws to improve fielding and hustle.
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New York Americans
Babe Adams Sings Swan Song Ending Pirate Pitching Era
In Pittsburg on May 9 Babe Adams relieved Wilbur Cooper in the fourth inning against the Cubs and then declared I can't throw another pitch Fans cheered as Adams retired after 16 seasons of Pirates victories Bonesetter Reese had tried to mend his arm but failed Cubs manager Bill Killefer, longtime acquaintance, showed emotion as the star bowed out with tears in the dugout
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Wilber Cooper
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Pittsburgh
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Reese
Youngstown
Forbes Field
Bill Killifer
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Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
Walter Johnson struggled as he walked three and hit two as the Red Sox beat the Senators 4 to 2. Collins drove in two in the first inning and helped Boston win. Sisler collected a single and made 15 chances but the Browns beat the Indians 4 to 1. Wingard, a college recruit, contributed six hits for Cleveland. Rain and wet grounds dampened the rest of the major league schedule.
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Senators
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Sox
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Sisler
Browns
Indians
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Wingard
Cleveland
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Stribling Beats Conley In 12 Round Victory
Young Stribling knocked down in the first round but dominated Billy Conley over all 12 rounds in Youngstown Ohio. The Seattle battler won clearly while other boxing results from the same card included Joe Guest stopping Sammy Sharp and Nick Morrow defeating Pal Kansas.
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Young Stribling
Seattle Thunderbolt
Billy Conley
Stribling
My Morgan
Joe Guest
Sammy Sharp
Seattle
Joe Peppers
Cleveland
Tod Smith
Canton
Chuck Feldman
Patsy Johnson
Akron
Nick Morrow
Pal Kansas
Hoboken
Johnny Curtin
Jersey City
Billy Ryckoff
Brooklyn
Panama
Joe Gans
New York
Georgie West
England
Newark
Jack Rapaport
Cincinnati
Kid Whitey
South Orange
N. J
Ferraris
Ecight
Joe Dundee
Jack White
Jimmore
Polish Wrestling Champ Knocks Out Strangler Lewis
May 9 Boston report says Strangler Lewis, world heavyweight champ, was defeated by Stanly Stasiak via foul when a jaw blow ended the bout. Lewis could not continue and referee Sam Avery awarded Stasiak the victory as Stasiak reacted in anger.
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Strangler Lewis
Boston
Strangler
Rain Delays Dampen MLB Games Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show Boston defeating Washington 4 to 2, St. Louis beating Cleveland 4 to 1, with all other games postponed due to rain and cold weather across the American Association, National League, and American League.
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American Association
National League
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland
Baseball Tonight: Key Matches Across Leagues
American League schedule features St. Louis at Boston and Washington at New York among slate. Cincinnati visits St. Louis while Columbus plays Milwaukee Toledo meets Kansas City Louisville journeys to St. Paul Boston hosts Cleveland at Philadelphia Pittsburgh hosts Louisville.
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Leading hitters and stat lines from the National and American leagues
The table lists top National League hitters Wheat Hornsby Kelly Frisch and Hooch with games at bats runs hits and averages. American League leaders Heilman Myatt Harris Williams and Meusel post productive totals across 19 games.
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Wellston Nines Fall To McArthur In Long Dallas Ballgame
May 9 Wellston high school lost a twelve inning baseball game to McArthur high school by 7 to 6 on Wellston’s home field. McArthur led early, Wellston tied in the ninth, no scoring in the tenth and eleventh, McArthur scored in the twelfth to win. Batteries Woolweaver Morrison Morrison for McArthur. Rutherford and Gennicks for Wellston.
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Rutherford and
Gennicks
Ladies Invited Games Prompt Sudden Illness
A cheeky remark notes a pattern where the speaker feels unwell whenever women guests attend the games, implying a humorous stereotype or social jab about events and female attendance.
Illinois star Red Grange shines on baseball field
The article presents Red Grange of Illinois as a nationally known athlete who excels beyond football. It notes his surprising prominence as a baseball pitcher, joining the ranks of Illinois’ sports luminaries.
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Red Grange
Illinois
Wills and Madden in condition for big fight Monday
In New York on May 9 the lightest work was planned by Harry Wills and Bartley Madden for their fifteen round bout Monday night. Both fighters are said to be in peak form with Wills the favorite. Firpo now says he won t fight Romero Rojas, upsetting fans but pleasing Romero. New York reformers protest a minister acting as fight promoter, comparing stage ceremonies to promoter duties.
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Harry Wills
Bartley Madden
Wills
Firpo
Romero Rojas
Romero
St Louis Tops Cleveland 4 1 As Wingard Dominates
St Louis defeated Cleveland 4 1 as Wingard held the host to six hits. Sisler drove in two runs, singles in the first inning and a homer in the fifth, while McManus added the other rbi. Cleveland mounted minor threats but could not overcome the early lead for St Louis.
Byesville Bolsters Pitching Staff Ahead of Marietta Clash
Byesville Buckeyes manager Orvil Young signs Harold Chasser and John T. Jones and rehabilitated Charles Farms to form a stronger pitching rotation. The lineup to face Marietta Giants next Sunday includes Elliott at catcher Chasser Farms Jones Stewart Forsythe Dupler Sheeler Johnson Smathers Turner Peyton, with a strengthened pitching staff ready for the road game.
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Orvil Young
Byesville
Newark
Charles Farms
Giants Ready to Spare Pitchers for Army Support
The article notes manager John McGraw's deep pitching staff this season with enough arms to lend five of six to the army while still keeping a full rotation.
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John McGraw
Army
Young Stribling Knocks Out Champion to Challenge Beckett
The report notes Young Stribling defeating the light heavyweight champion and now sets the stage for Joe Beckett to step up and challenge the title.
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Young Stribling
U. A
Joe Beckett
Walter Johnson Considers Retirement After Paving Career
Walter Johnson, veteran pitcher with 15 years in Washington, has won most games and aims to retire from major league baseball if he can purchase a Pacific Coast League franchise.
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Walter Johnson
Washington
Johnson
Fast Company
New Pitching Motion Aims to Baffle Batters
Boston Red Sox pitcher Ferguson introduces a new delivery move by wavering the glove hand while the throwing arm rises to the pitch position. The gimmick is intended to disrupt the batter's timing and nerves before the delivery.
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Ferguson
Boston Red Sox
SHY ON DOUBLE PLAYS IN WASHINGTON INFIELD
The Washington infield, last season's record setter for double plays, is struggling this year as Peck and Harries have yet to hit their strides and find their usual pace.
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Washington
Peck
Harries
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