Squeeze Play Delivers Chicago Victory Over Washington
Chicago выиг with a sixth inning squeeze by Falk and Kamm broke a 2 2 tie to win 3 2 over Washington. Lyons allowed four walks while striking out one as Chicago moved to three of four from Washington.
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Kit Lewis Heads 1927 Mountaineer Nine
Kit Lewis named captain of West Virginia University baseball for 1927 succeeding Phil Pfleger. The Beta Theta Pi member also plays football halfback, with brothers Leonard and Lambert active in athletics. The athletic board elected head student managers for 1926 and named assistants for basketball wrestling baseball and track, including Joshua L. Kight Beryl H Campbell William K Cowden Jr and Thomas B Brafford.
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Morgantown
William K. Cowden, Jr
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Thomas B. Brafford
Iansbee
Howard Boggess
Local Sports Figures Named in Fairmont Event
Fairmont and D. G. Fleshman of Walton lead wrestling. Robert Van Kirk of the Forest and Charles F. Little of Charleston compete. In baseball Everett Keyser of Beckley and Eldon Parrish of Huntington. KE Stout of Parkersburg, R. C. Starcher of Ripley, and C. Morfit of Welch also listed.
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Charles F. Littlepage
Charleston
Everett Keyser
Beckley
Eldon Parrish
Huntington Track
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R. C. Starcher
Ripley
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Welch
Batting Wisdom From Rogers Hornsby
The piece argues batting is largely a natural gift but proper bat choice aids success. It warns against overly heavy bats hindering swing and emphasizes grip, bat weight, and fitting to the player. It suggests amateurs test bats used by major leaguers and choose a bat slightly lighter than current to optimize distance.
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Rogers Hornsby
Browne to Meet Lenglen Again in Wimbledon Draw
Miss Mary Browne, who was defeated by Suzanne Lenglen, will face the French star again as Wimbledon Jubilee Tennis Tournament draws begin. The men's singles include An all American or all French entries with Rene Lacoste, Kinsey, Richards, Cochet, Borotra in the four quarters. In women's doubles Elizabeth Ryan and Browne join Lenglen and Viasto for a second round pairing.
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Mary K. Browne
Suzanne Lenglen
Rene Lacoste
Howard Kinsey
Vincent Richards
Harry Cochet
Jean Borotra
International League scores and baseball results listed
Jersey City 5 Syracuse 4 in fourteen innings. Syracuse 6 Jersey City 0 in seven. New 4 Rochester 10 Reading 2. Baltimore 5 Buffalo 4.
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Ladies Golf Meet to Be Held in Charleston
The West Virginia Ladies Golf Association select Charleston August 2 for the ninth state championship tournament. Bluefield and Huntington clubs expect 25 to 30 players with entrants from McDowell Williamson and Hinton. Entered players compete for permanent trophies and the Mrs Baird Mitchell and Herbert Zpatrick cups.
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Macaw Wins Broadway Stakes At Aqueduct
Macaw the favorite owned by Harry P. Waltney ran away from the field to win the Broadway Stakes at Aqueduct in 1 4 5. Sir Stuart placed second and Light Carbine third. Tangara won the Linton Hotel handicap at Latonia. Prince of Wales beat T. Jordan for place. My Colonel won the six furlongs feature at Fairmount in 1 11 4 5. Tattling won the Dominion Plate at Hamilton with Phanariot second and Jean Crest third.
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Laugh finish ally unfolds with Jonathan on scene
A terse note indicates a formal process will proceed with Jonathan present, aiming for a proper procedure and clear outcome. The context implies an ongoing arrangement or plan centered on Jonathan’s involvement and the laughed remark amid formal steps.
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Nick Altrock and His Pitching Pranks and Triumphs
The article recalls Nick Altrock's career from early struggles to a standout left hander known for deceptive moves at first base. It notes his shift from pitching to humor on the field, a famous balk-causing move, and a memorable late game sequence with three batters in the ninth inning. It also mentions contemporaries like Sherry Smith and Tom Page, with a game summary featuring Wesleyans and Richlands.
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Yeageers
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Sherry Smith
Cleveland Indians
Smith
Wesleyans Rout Richlands Junior Nine 12 to 0
At Richlands grounds the Wesleyans overwhelmed the local junior team 12 to 0. Carl Sheets pitched all game with strong fast work while the Wesleyan bats blasted the ball for decisive runs. Coach Miller started Sheets, who finished the complete game in dominant form.
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Covenanters Lose to Bulldogs 9-6 in Close Game
In a late afternoon contest the Covenanters fell 9-6 to the Bulldogs. The Covenanters led early with three runs in the first inning, but the Bulldogs answered with a three-run surge in the second and held on. Brooks allowed three hits but struck out nine, while eClung was standout for the Covenanters.
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Bulldogs Rally To Defeat Burker Bradshaw Evans
Bulldogs post a 122 12 victory with Burker Bradshaw and Evans contributing. Jahn records unspecified numbers as the game unfolds, leaving details incomplete in the clipping.
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Injured list released for Coke By-Products plant blast
Gary Indiana June 16 Roger formerly of Va was among those injured in a gas leak at the Coke By-Products plant of Illinois Steel Company. Eleven were injured and more than 74 others were affected. One man was only slightly injured.
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Middle Atlantic League Scores Quiet Pitchers Duel
In Uniontown John hit for Cumberland as Scot Wheeling posted an 8 to 6 win over Clarksburg in a seven inning game. Fairmont defeated Jeanette 6 to 3.
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Southern Association Scores and Confusing Fragments
Memphis beat Atlanta 6 to 6 in a tied score with Nashville 3 to 11 over Mobile 6 to 8. New Orleans Chattanooga in Alabama section shows unclear data. A garbled line about a monocle and home eyes appears, with no clear sports outcome.
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