Tommy Milton Wins Altoona 250 Mile Auto Race
Tommy Milton defeats Peter De Paolo in a close Altoona speedway race covering 250 miles. Final margin a few yards, Milton’s average speed 116.6 mph, prize $9,000. De Paolo, Hartz, and Elliott followed. Wade Morton injured but not seriously. multiple tire issues and crashes peppered the event with notable pit stops and lead changes.
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Harry Hartz
Frank Elliott
Wade Morton
Ralph Hepburn
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Refusal to Play Tuesday Costs Senators $500
Eddie Collins did not appear for the Chicago White Sox at Washington on Tuesday. The American League board ruled Griffth’s failure to play the game cost Washington $500, as the postponed game must be played at the first opportunity.
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Sir Peter Dominates Enquirer Handicap at Latonia
Sir Peter owned by J. W. Bell won the Enquirer handicap at Latonia a mile and a sixteenth race for three year olds and up with $5,000 added. Guest of Honor finished second and Princess Doreen was third.
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Izaak Walton League Seeks Bluefield Chapter
Bluefield sportsmen plan to form a local chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America a national conservation group. Local businessman C B Hancock received a letter from national headquarters outlining the charter and aims to preserve woods water and wildlife by fighting pollution deforestation and game violations. The article notes the league’s rapid growth and its role in conservation bills including a Mississippi river wildlife refuge plan.
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Athletics even up White Sox series in Philadelphia
Philadelphia edged Chicago 8 to 3 as Ted Lyons lost the mound duel. Eddie Collins led the visitors with twelve hits over the series, while Slim Harris struggled in key moments and Miller Cochrane and Jimmy Collins sparked Philadelphia's offense with timely hitting.
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Concord College Alumni Bowl Ends In Seventh Inning Win
In a lively seven inning game on Concord's diamond Thursday the Alumni defeated Concord College six to six in a late rally. Murphy and Martin starred for the Alumni while Walthall and Offa shone for the College. The matchup for the title match was signaled. New York June 13 Charlie Rosenberg and Eddie Shea signed for a fifteen round title bout at the Velodrome A C July 15 to headline a charity card.
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Pirates Nab Another From Giants in 6–4 Victory
Pittsburg tops New York 6 to 4 as Meadows wins the pitching duel and drives in baserunners. Cuyler and Barnhart spark the offense with key hits while Groh and Jackson contribute for the Giants. McQuillan lasts seven innings before Greenfield finishes.
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Houston student sets interscholastic javelin record at Mooseheart meet
Mooseheart Illinois June 13 B C Hines of Heights High School Houston Texas broke the world interscholastic javelin record at the first annual Mooseheart track meet with a throw of 198 feet 3 3 4 inches. He also surpassed the former record of 180 2 inches which he previously held.
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Jimmy O Connell Signed but Barred from Play in Valley League
Jimmy O Connell, expelled Giants player, signed by Jack Dooley for Marysville in the Sacramento Valley Baseball League. He will not be allowed to play after protests from other clubs, as announced by Charles Clark, president of the league.
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