California colleges prepare for Eastern track clash at Harvard
California squads led by Stanford's Glenn Hartranft and Campbell head to Harvard to face strong Eastern teams. Berkeley coach Walter Christie sends a large contingent as California hopes to hit its stride after a poor showing in the Far West meets. Stanford and USC are favored in several events while Cal fields capable sprinters and field men aiming for juries in the discus and javelin.
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Copeland C. Burg
Statf Corp
N. Francisco
California
Iy of
Glenn Hartranft
Campbell
Scere
Pacific Coast
University of South California
Hauser
Anergon
Mertz
Stancrrantz
Tanford
Vic
Cos Walter Christie
Veterz
Berkeley
Kev Ty
Ef Hid Sons
Tkeley Institution
Harvard
Paul Boren
Feldt
Richer
Bert Francis
Glenn Dodson
Becker
Upson
Home course mystique stirs national amateur golf title
Event at Merion Cricket Club tests if home turf aids or hinders. Max Marston, last year’s champion, defends as Davey Herron rises from modest starts to win on his home course. Heavy emphasis on familiarity with the course and its traps shapes predictions for the national amateur championship.
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Joe Williams
Merion Cricket Club
Max Marston
Bill
Davey Herron
I. Herron
yTunning
Bobby Ee
Steel Man
Ted
Herron
Jim
Fiji Islands
Ak Evans
Fiosmoor
Chicacovas
Brookline
Pat Quimet
Adoe
Jesse Guilgs
Captur
Jess Sweetser
Yale
New York
Aline
Marsten
Hon
Know Every Ball Pitcher Throws and Study Batter
Eddie Collins, the famed second baseman, urges fielders to study pitchers and batters, coordinate with the shortstop, and use clear signs to cover the bag. He stresses speed on double plays, shifting positions for different hitters, and maintaining focus on the game.
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Collins
Judge questions Browns and Cardinals bone expert in court
In St Louis May 12 a $15,000 damage suit against United Railways featured Dr Robert Hyland who identified as physician for the St Louis American and National League clubs The judge teased him about diagnosing why the Cardinals and Browns cannot win games. the witness demurred noting such questions exceed an ordinary physician's scope. A digressive clipping mentions a Cleveland golfer killed by lightning and mock commentary on Connie Mack and athletic innovations.
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ST. Louis
George FF. Mix
William C. Lowe
United Railways
Robert Hyland
Browns
Cardinals
Dr. Hyland
Summer heat quiets bragging bird at dawn
The hot days bring no mercy for the self-styled dawn swimmer as the morning air silences his boastful plunge. Nearby, neighbors endure the heat and wait for cooler hours.
Boston checker player retires from national tourney
A Boston checker player retires from the national tournament due to exhaustion after what appears to be insufficient road work.
Greece to Send One-Arm Relic to Big Country
A one-armed pitcher from Greece is being dispatched to a major league level in another country, joining a list of existing one-armed relics among top pitchers. The move suggests continued reliance on unconventional talents in international baseball.
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Greece
Speaking of politics Mr Hiram Johnson likens pitcher
The remark compares a political figure to a pitcher with plenty of stuff who fails to throw accurately. Johnson uses the analogy to critique performance and reliability, suggesting the need for steadier execution and control in leadership.
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Hiram Johnson
Babe Ruth to Become Farmer After Baseball Career
Rumor suggests Babe Ruth plans to retire and pursue farming. Observers note no pitcher has proven able to dismiss him in the field, leaving his future as a farmer widely discussed.
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Babe Ruth
Tagging the Bases in Pitchers Vendetta Duel
The Giants again finished second to the Cardinals by 3 to 2 as Cromey the new Cardinal shortstop doubled in the fourth to score Freigan for the deciding run. Reuther endured 15 hits as the Cubs defeated the Dodgers 5 to 4.
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Gianta
Cardinals
Stuart
Gearin
Cromey
Cardinal
Freigan
Reuther
Cubs
Dodgers
Indians Triumph Over Athletics in 5-0 Victory
The Athletics suffered their eleventh consecutive loss as the Cleveland Indians dominated with a 5 to 0 score. Covel skie earned his first win of the season in this matchup.
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Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Covelskie
Carlson Shuts Out Reds 2-0 In Phillies Victory
Carlson held Cincinnati scoreless as Philadelphia defeated the Reds 2 to 0. The Phillies plated runs in the sixth and seventh innings off Luque to secure the win.
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Carlson
Cincinnati Reds
Phillies
Luque
Timely Tips to Amateurs Outfielder St Touts Browns
The article extols smart batting over raw power, urging players to develop eye discipline and placement. It highlights bunting as a valuable skill, noting managers value able bunters and place hitting as a craft for those who swing wisely. It argues batting relies as much on strategy as strength.
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St. Touts Browns
Nixon Jumped When Sent to Phillies
Boston Braves outfielder Al Nixon nicknamed speed marvel jumped the team after being traded to Art Fletcher's Phillies for Ray Powell. Nixon reportedly joined an outlaw Midwest League club in Chicago seeking to avoid Philadelphia, despite scouts locating him there and efforts to lure him back.
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International News Service
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
al Nixon
Speed Marvel
Boston Braves
Art Fletcher
Phillies
Ray Powell
Fletcher
Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues
The American Association games included Milwaukee 6 over Columbus 2 and Columbus 4 over Milwaukee 3, plus Minneapolis 6 over Indianapolis 4, Toledo 6 over Kansas City 0, St. Paul 7 over Louisville 0. In the National League Philadelphia 2 over Cincinnati 0 and St Louis 3 over New York 2, Chicago 3 over Brooklyn 4. American League results show Cleveland 8 over Philadelphia.
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American Association
Milwaukee
Columbus
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
National League
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cleveland
GAMES TODAY MATCHUPS FOR SIX CITIES AND CLINCHERS
National League games feature Philadelphia at Cincinnati and New York at St Louis while Boston hosts Pittsburgh and Cleveland visits Philadelphia. Other matchups include Milwaukee versus Columbus Indianapolis at Minneapolis Toledo at Kansas City Louisville at St Paul St Louis at Boston Detroit at Washington Chicago at New York.
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Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Louisville Eevee
Columbus Cave
Milwaukee
Toledo E
National League
New York
Ereree
Cincinnati Oy
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
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Washington
Cleveland Ée
Philadelphia Ae
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Cincinnati
St. Louis
American League
Cleveland
Detroit
Huston players season stats and leaders listed
Statistical table lists players from multiple clubs with games played at bats runs hits and averages. American League names include Heisman Harris Williams Meusel Cobb along with club affiliations Detroit Boston Chicago New York and others.
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Gabrih PC
Weeat
Bklyn
Hornaby
St. L
Gooch
Pitts
Kelley
N. Y
Grantham
Chi
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Heisman
Det
Harris
Bos
Williams
Sr. L
Meusel
Cobb
Yesterday's Home Runs and Player Totals
Baseball historical stat note shows Blades of St Louis and J Sewell of Cleveland with single homer counts. Totals list National 68 and American 60 runs.
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Blades
St. Louis
J. Sewell
Cleveland
National
American
Indians Prefer Red Colors, New Study Finds
Washington report says Dr. T. R. Barth of the University of Denver found full blood Indians favor red over all colors, followed by blue, yellow, and white, reversing common white expectations of color preference. The study details color order among native groups.
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Washington
T. R. Barth
University of Denver
Wills Madden Bout Delayed by Bad Weather
The Wills Madden heavyweight bout at Queensboro Stadium is postponed to next Friday due to rain and cold. Promoters warn Madden may be knocked out in six rounds, while Wills eyes a fall clash with Jack Dempsey and keeps the bout framed as a path to future title contention.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
Wills Madden
Quensboro Stadium
Hart Wills
Bartley Madden
Queensboro Stadium
Madden
Wills
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Preakness Field Grows Largest in History Except 1918
Mud and rain mar Pimlico as twenty colts and one filly were nominated for the $50,000 Preakness. Wise Counsellor was scratched, making the race the most open in recent years with St James and Zev mentioned as prior rivals and several withdrawals anticipated.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
St. James
Zev
Minor league batsmen face tougher majors challenges
The article argues top minor league hitters often struggle in the majors due to better pitching and scouting. It cites Paul Strand of the Philadelphia Athletics, who led the Pacific Coast League with 26 hits and a .394 average in 194 games, as an example of fragile translation to the big leagues. Connie Mack pursued Strand for consistency doubts.
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Paul Strand
Philadelphia Athletics
Strand
Connie Mack
Paradips Cats Gen Jors in Standby Batter
In a terse note from Paradips, a team identified as Paradips Cats Gen Jors remains in standby for a batter role as the league lines up a series of games. The brief mention points to roster updates and strategic choices ahead of the next match.
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Gen Jors
Bie Learue Standande
Strand and Boone Fail to Meet Big Show Hopes
Ike Boone rose from the Texas League to Boston Red Sox with a .400 pace and early bat feature. Both Boone and Paul Strand showed great promise but slumped and faced bench time as big league trials continued.
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Ike Boone
Strand
Boone
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Star recruits Struggles with Major League Pitching Pressure
A star recruit like Strand or Boone may be thrown off stride by stress and doubts about matching major league pitching. Philadelphia and Boston hope the same, that confidence returns with time and exposure.
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Strand
Boone
Philadelphia
Hoston
Spinach Proves Valuable Health Food Says MIT Expert
In Boston, Prof. W. M. Bunker of MIT found spinach markedly benefits rats. One treated rat grew quickly, while a control rat without spinach stayed stunted, suggesting high nutritional value for the leafy green.
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Boston
W. M. Bunker
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Runner on First Baseman Retreats on Errant Throw
In a tense play, the runner from first attempts to steal third after a single to right. A fielder accidentally strikes him in the head with the ball and the ball remains dead. The third baseman gathers the ball and touches the runner as he gets up and continues toward third.
Baseball rule quiz and historic play clarifications
The article discusses a baseball scenario with bases loaded and a torn cover prompting a throw to the stands. It presents three answers: a batter may choose right or left after first with no out, a runner is out at third since play continues, and pitchers’ improvised plays in 1776 era. It notes umpires call time to review defaced balls in major leagues.
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Coacher
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