Emancipation clash stirs baseball columnist debate
The Press Box surveys reactions to Commissioner Landis handling of cover up disclosures in baseball. Daniel M. Daniel cites Clark Griffith and the St Louis Cardinals under fire. Branch Rickey defends Cardinals and claims openness of all transactions. Washington Times and Baltimore Sun pundits weigh Landis penalties and the chessboard style of player moves amid public scrutiny.
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New York Telegram
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Stuis
Florida
Rickey
Griffith
Washington
Tampa
Cardinals
Irk Miller
Washington Times
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Baseball
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Shreveport Journal
Arene Gate
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Baltimore Sun
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Washington Club
Baltimore Club
Small class opens Red Cross first aid course at Jacksons Mills
A brief notice from Jacksons Mills West Virginia reports a small class turnout for the Red Cross first aid and life saving course. Commodore W. F. Longfellow, assistant national director of firet aid work, American Red Cross, is again in charge.
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Grove Bests Ahle After 13 Innings In Fancy Bandy Baseball
Athletics beat Detroit 3 2 in thirteen innings as Fox doubles and intentional walks load bases in the 13th Grove wins his eighth with four hits allowed. Macks leave 15 on base. Bishop and Haas drive in runs for Philadelphia.
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Uhie
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Hellmann
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Washington Senators edge Red Sox in slugfest win
In a rough but high scoring game Braxton drives in four for Washington while Gray labors with hits allowed as Braxton and Bratson impact late. Cronin Melillo Blue and Gray lead the batting with multiple hits and RBIs as Washington escapes with a 6 4 victory over Boston.
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Moundsman
Washington Senators
Grove
Lacoste Wins French Championship Third Time
Ene Lacoste defeats fellow countryman Jean Borotra to claim the French tennis title for a third straight year. The victory follows Lacoste's prior upset of American star Bill Tilden, highlighting his rising dominance on the circuit.
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Jean Borotra
Lacoste
Big Bill Tilden
Lacoste Wins French Tennis Title for Third Time
Paris June 3 Rene Lacoste defeats Jean Borotra in five sets to claim the French championship for the third time since 1925. The Three Musketeers swept the international field, with Lacoste also winning the doubles with Borotra as runner up, diminishing Americans’ Davic Cup hopes.
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Jean Borotra
Rene
Bill Tilden
Lacoste
Tilden
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Henri Cochet
Borotta
Boxers Clash in Last Night’s Braddock Card Results
In Braddock New Jersey last night Jack McVey beat Osk Hill in a ten round feature at Meyers Hall. Chuck Zelnack stopped Carl Perry in the third round of six. Gorilla Jones upset Al Mello in a six round welter bout. George Godfrey stopped Jimmy Byrne in seven. Mike O Dowd won a ten round decision over Stanley Williams. Charley Baxter defeated Harry Morris in a six round semi final.
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New York
Seghko
Boston
Gorilla Jones
al Mello
Lowell
Jones
Godfrey
Philadelphia
George Godfrey
Leiperville
Jimmy Byrne
Louisville
Byrne
Wheeling
W. Va
Mike O'Dowd
Columbus
Ohio
Stanley Williams
Martine Ferry
Williama
Charley Baxter
Harry Morris
Wirt
WVU Captaincy Board Approves 1920 Leaders
Morgantown June 3 The West Virginia University athletic board approved the 1920 varsity captaincies recommended by the captaincy board. Earl Wolfe Parkersburg baseball Pred Riley Norton track Charles Krebs Charleston boxing Gordon Brill Baltimore wrestling Marshall Glenn Elkins basketball A new freshman basketball coach was referred to Francis Stadavold with a decision pending.
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W. Va
West Virginia University Athletic Board
Earl
Wolfe
Parkersburg
Pred F. Riley
Norton
Charles G. Krebs
Charleston
Gordon A. Brill
Baltimore
Marshall Glenn
Elkins
Francis H. Stadavold
Rarelty
H. A. Stanabury
Freahmap Oe
Cubs Release Catcher Tom Angley
Chicago reports the Cubs have announced the unconditional release of catcher Tom Angley. The move comes as the team adjusts its roster. Angley, previously with the Cubs, exits the organization.
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Tom Angley
CUBS
Chicago
Cleveland Acquires Hauser From Macks
Cleveland Indians claim first baseman Joe Hauser from Philadelphia on waivers on June 3. Hauser joins Cleveland roster as a new infield bat for the pennant race.
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Hauser
MACKS
Joe Hauser
Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians
Clancy Leads Double Plays Amid Stolen Base Scramble
Clancy, Stolen base and double plays feature in a tense game where hasee-Robertson and Clancy connect on key plays. Discell to Kerr to Clancy yields outs, while Kerr and Clancy turn two. New York leaves six on base to Chicago’s two. Wells yields one run unearned by error. Umpires Swineen and Katha report calls.
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Veteran Dempsey May Fight Again
Rumors swirl as Jack Dempsey hints at a comeback with conditions. Promoter ties to Hugo Fugazy and talks of Madison Square Garden and a possible Miami showdown frame the plan. Schmeling and Uzcudun meet June 27 at Yankee Stadium, winner to face Sharkey in September.
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Associated Press
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Ojai Hills
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Mauler
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Miami
Old Man Dupe's Baseball Guesses Best Bet
Amateur forecaster picks Detroit to beat Philadelphia and New York to top Chicago in the American League. In the National League Chicago beats New York and Brooklyn defeats St. Louis with Wittschurch toppling Philadelphia. Best bet of the day.
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New York
Roston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Wittschurch
Philadelphia
Rest Stops and Scores From Yesterday’s Games
Yesterday’s results show New York led Chicago, Cincinnati 12 over Boston 3, St. Louis 9 over Brooklyn, Pittsburgh 14 over Philadelphia. Today’s schedule features Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgah
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chase
Newark
Results Yesterday Baseball Scores St Louis Washington
Yesterday's results show New York 1 Chicago 0 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 2 in 12 innings St Louis 6 Washington 4 with Cleveland at Boston and Chicago at New York Detroit at Philadelphia and Cleveland Boston games scheduled.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
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Local Scorespoint Style Fragment
Frederick 1 Chambersburg 5 Martinsburg 12 Wayneeboro 4 Hagerstown 0 Hanover 19
Scores From The Evening Games
The results show Toledo 5 Indianapolis 2 Columbus 5 Louisville 4 Minneapolis 21 Milwaukee 7 St Paul 7 Kansas City 4. Local standings reflect a busy schedule with notable scoring by Minneapolis and Columbus.
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Indianapolis
Columbus
Louieville
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Maple Leafs Triumph Over Sabres In First Contest
Toronto edged Buffalo 9 to 6 in the opening game while Rochester topped Montreal 5 to 4 in the second, first cold. Reading beat Newark 3 to 2 as Baltimore defeated Jersey City 6 to 2 and Buffalo won 5 to 2 against Toronto in the second game.
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Buffalo
Rochester
Montreal
Reading
Newark
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Local High School Scores from Saturday Schedule
Charleroi beat Johnstown 4 to 3 while Clarksburg triumphed over Scottdale 9 to 2. Wheeling 4 over Jeannette 2 and Cumberland defeated Fairmont 16 to 6. Birmingham 6 Nashville 5 and Atlanta 5 Chattanooga 3. Only games scheduled.
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Scottdale
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Nashville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Cardinals Take Firmer Lead In National League Opener
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Brooklyn Robins 9 to 8 to take a firmer lead in the National League. Frederick led Brooklyn with a homer a double and a single while Hendrick also homered for Brooklyn. Roettger replaced Orsatti in right for the Cardinals and was the only Cardinal to reach base twice.
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Baltou
St. Luisa
Grimes Thrives as Pirates Beat Phillies for Ninth Straight
Pittsburgh defeats Philadelphia 14 to 2, halting a Phillies rally with a fourth inning triple play Thompson to Hurst to Freberg. Burleigh Grimes improves to 9–0, while Grantham Waner and Traynor lead the Pirates with key hits as Lerian homers for Philadelphia.
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Roy
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Traynor
Grantham
Comorosky
Bheely
Hargreaves
Hite
Moran
Irman
Quigley
Reds hammer Bruins as Cantwell wild. 12-3 in Cincinnati
Six hits off Cantwell including three doubles plus a first inning error produced six Cincinnati runs. Boston drops its second straight to the Reds as Donohue wins and Cantwell takes the loss in a 12 to 3 game in Cincinnati.
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Farrell
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Eastern colleges face coast rivals in intercollegiate track
Sport Slants notes debate over moving the ICAA championships eastward as Stanford and California dominate. It cites weather advantages longer outdoor seasons and concentrated talent as key factors. It also notes Eastern schools shift to individual stars while Far West teams push for team titles.
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New York University
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Minnesota Splits Doubleheader With Chicago Maroons
Minnesota topped Chicago 4 to 3 in the first game while Chicago won the second to split the Big Ten doubleheader. game details show a close early season matchup in Chicago.
Iowa to Likely Seek Reinstatement by Big Ten
Chicago June 3 Immediate reinstatement of a short probation sentence tonight appeared the probable action the Big Ten would take in the shop worn case against the University of Iowa. The Big Ten court will meet here tomorrow to hear pleas from two Iowa officials for reinstatement and render a verdict.
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Big Ten
University of Iowa
Iowa
Mercer county league elects officers with strict authority
The Mercer county league met in this city last night and elected the official staff. President George Smiley received full authority as the judge of the league and will settle disputes and mete out justice under the league rules. Eehert of McComas was elected vice president. Gilbert Bush of Glenwood became secretary and Dr. S J Kell of Blaefield treasurer. Pecan and other league matters were discussed.
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McComas
Vicw
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Glenwood
S.J. Kell
Blaefield
League
Smiley
Landis
Drawings Announced for Spring Handicap Play
Evening handicap tournament pairings set to be played by June 10. Dr J H Compton faces Dick Meail, Don Leckie meets Frank Houston, W H Meweer plays James O Keeffe, others listed. Henry Newton and E S Hale match incomplete. Hale advances by draw. Qualifying days for the June Fromhy tournament run through June 10. sign up at the pro shop before play.
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Compton
Dick Meail
Don Leckie
Frank Houston
W. H. Me Weer
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Nuley Claye
S&s. Hale
Henry Newton
Hale
Wesleyans Face Modern Woodmen At Glenwood Park
The Wesleyans meet the Modern Woodmen in Mercer county baseball at Glenwood park this afternoon at 4 30. A large crowd is expected as the park area gets improvements and the diamond is prepared for a hot contest.
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Mercer County Baseball League
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Alumni Baseball Nine Beats West Virginia Regulars
Morgantown June 2 The alumni defeated the West Virginia University baseball team 13 to 3. It marked the varsity’s first loss to former stars in years led by Eddie Vacheresse who extended his hitting streak to fourteen games. West Virginia’s lineup included Baron Rinehart Hodges Gwinn Weber Jackson Vacheresse and Weiner.
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W. Va
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Weber
Jackson
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Weiner
Wet Grounds Postpone I-D League Game
The I D league match between Carmen led by Manager Smiley and Round House was called off yesterday afternoon due to wet grounds. The skirmish has been postponed until Thursday.
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Smiley
Carmen
Round House
Ump Payne Struck By Spike as Rollins Banshed and Beaten
Huntington and Williamson won Tri-State league games on Sunday as Rollins of Beckley attacked Umpire Payne with spiked shoes, delaying a rain-soaked rubber at Raleigh County. Beckley lost amid the melee while Ashland blanked Charleston 2–0, and Williamson edged Parkersburg 5–4 to stay pace with Huntington.
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Butch Rollins
Beckley
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Muntington
Beckley Black Knights
Charley McMillian
Lasees Damron
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Biddy
Heers
Lois Nidiffer
Big Jess
Nidiffer
Roy Elkins
Beckley Baseball Club
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