Three Homers Define Card-Phillies Slip in Ninth
In St. Louis, the Cardinals edged the Phillies 2 to 1 as George Watkins and Frankie Frisch hit home runs in the ninth. Chuck Klein previously gave Philadelphia the lead with his seventeenth homer of the season.
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Cubs Nip Braves In Final Chicago Victory Of Series
Cubs rally from seven down in the fourth inning to defeat the Boston Braves 8 to 7 in Chicago. Wilson belted his sixth homer, with Cronin, Moss and Wilson driving runs for the Cubs while Seibold and Brandt battled on the mound. Time 2:08.
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Business College Nine Falls to Boissevain Bears
The Business college nine traveled to Boissevain and lost 5-3 to the Boissevain Bears after an interesting contest. Ashley started on the mound for Bluefield, showed promise, and was relieved by Bess who pitched the last two innings strongly. Errors contributed to most of Boissevain scoring as Lefty Burkett hurled for the Bears.
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Bluefield to Host Gary Nine in Tri-County Clash
The Bluefield Ball Club meets Gary Coaldiggers Sunday at Glenwood Park in a Tri-County league clash announced by W A Scruggs, league president. Gary has defeated strong regional teams and posts a top record in the circuit. The Sunday schedule lists Gary at Bluefield and other matchups across the league.
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Favorites Sweep Aqueduct Card In Muddy Run
New York June 16 Aque duct racing faced heavy mud as favorites dominated the program. Audley Farm’s Altmark led the way in the first event, and F Elegant, Some Knight, St Francis, Morfair, and Single Star all won their races. St Francis won the Rockaway claiming stakes guiding Mack Garner to victory over Bathorse by two lengths. The six race carried $3,800 to the winner.
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British Ryder Cup Team Arrives in New York
The British Ryder Cup golf squad arrived aboard the Aquitania in New York led by captain Charles Whitcombe. The group includes Archie Compston W H Davies Abe Mitchell Ernest Whitcombe Bert Hodson Arthur Havere Fred Robson George Duncan Syd Easterbrook and accompanying stars Aubrey Boomer of France and Percy Alliss of Berlin. The Ryder Cup matches against American pros are set for June 26 and 27 in Columbus Ohio, followed by the national open at Toledo July 2 to 4.
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Southern Association Scores From Little Rock and Nearby Games
Scores from the Southern Association show Little Rock over Birmingham 5 to 0 and New Orleans 6 against Nashville 7. Memphis led Atlanta 13 to 12 in a tight matchup as the circuit totals unfold.
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Catholics Oppose Law Limiting Priests in Vera Cruz
In Mexico City Catholics oppose a Vera Cruz bill setting one priest per 100000 people. Having cleared the first reading, it faces a second hearing. The measure would cap church clergy for a 1,000,000 population at about 11, hindering church activity.
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Expelled Spanish prelate over border from Spain to France
Cardinal Pedro Segura y Saenz was expelled from Spain and crossed into France at Hendaye in his car. He left Guadalajara with his brother and Police Commissioner Maqueda in one vehicle and four detectives in another, taking no public statement. Protests in San Sebastian and Guadalajara accompanied the journey amid security precautions. La Nacion said the cardinal was ordered out over a pastoral letter on politics and defended his actions.
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Amana Society to Become Stock Cooperative
Des Moines reports outline a planned reorganization of the Amana Society, described as the nation’s oldest communistic group. Sources cite financial strain and a shift in religious attitudes among youths, with the plan turning the society into a stock cooperative.
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Senators Win Ninth Inning Thriller To Sweep Contests
Washington, June 16 The Senators edged St Louis 11 to 10 to win their eleventh straight as Dave Harrie hit a bases loaded triple in the ninth. Washington trailed 7 0 after three but tallied two in the fourth, two in the sixth, and one in the seventh then stole the victory with Harris scoring on a wild throw after Myer walks and Cronin single.
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National League Results and Schedule Highlights
In yesterday’s NL games St. Louis defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 while Chicago edged Boston 8 to 7 and New York beat Cincinnati 6 to 1. The only game on today’s slate features Brooklyn visiting Pittsburgh for the sole scheduled matchup.
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Washington Beats St Louis 11 10 In Sole Game
In yesterday’s action only one game was played with Washington defeating St Louis by a 11 to 10 score. Other scheduled matchups included Cleveland at Philadelphia and New York at Boston with two games.
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Goodman Tops Trans Mississippi Golf Medal Play
Johnny Goodman won medalist honors at the Trans Mississippi golf tournament on the Golden Valley course in Minneapolis. He finished with a 149 total, one stroke ahead of Billy Sixty of Milwaukee and L. B. Maytag of Des Moines, who tied for runner up at 150. He previously defeated Bobby Jones in the national amateur two years earlier at Pebble Beach.
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American Association Scores Reported for Milwaukee and Nearby Clubs
Milwaukee defeats Toledo 7 to 2 in an American Association game. Kansas City routs Columbus 14 to 4 while St. Paul edges Indianapolis 8 to 4. Minneapolis beats Louisville 10 to 6 in other league results.
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Feud Flares In Bluefield Boxing Plans For July Fourth
The local sports column outlines a long running rivalry between Johnny Neal and Mark Corvin. Neal issues a formal challenge for a July 4 bout at the Glenwood plant, with a three minute rounds eight or ten. The piece also covers Bailey Groseclose's baseball antics, transfers, suspensions, and a sequence of regional athletic notes.
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League Leaders, Weeleyana and Wesleyans Tie 7-7
The Weeleyana and Bluefield teams battled to a 7-7 stalemate in a city league clash at Bluefield Va. Stadium. Wesleyans led 4-1 late, Thorn hit a two on, then both sides traded runs through the ninth and eleventh. Amos Stump halted play after eleven innings. Two games set for today at Weller field: N and W and Juniors in a postponed 3:30 start, followed by N and W versus Powermen in the nightcap.
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Cuyler and Stephenson swap spots atop Big Six batting list
In a day among major league leaders, Kiki Cuyler slumped with four empty official trips while Riggs Stephenson collected three hits in four at bats to push his average back to .565 and reclaim a spot in the top group. Harvey Hendrick's pace slipped as he failed to hit and dropped to .404 while Bill Terry fell seven points. American League leaders were idle.
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Lawyer Files Suit Against Giant Primo
New York, June 16. A suit for 2500 dollars against Primo Carnera was filed in the supreme court on behalf of Harry Hechheimer, alleging he was retained to aid in drafting a contract for the world heavyweight title and to help Carnera regain good standing with the state athletic commission. Services were rendered between December 8, 1930, and March 15 this year.
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Divorce Granted Amid Bigamy Claim In Chicago
In Chicago on June 16 Judge John Sullivan granted a divorce to Sonia Vascova Garcia 21 and Frankin Garcia a featherweight boxer on the charge that Garcia had already married Nina Garcia of Los Angeles California.
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Florida Grappler Victim of Wrestler John Fulton
John Fulton known as the McDowell Terror defeated Young Gooch two to one in a three fall bout at Williamson staged for the American Legion. Fulton won the first fall in nineteen minutes fifteen seconds with a toe hold, Gooch took the second with a hammerlock in nine minutes fifty seconds, Fulton clinched the match in six minutes two seconds using a flying wave.
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Navy Regatta Upset as Navy Wins Four-Mile Varsity Race
Poughkeepsie June 16 Navy crew upset Cornell and Washington to win the four mile varsity title in a rain swept Hudson regatta. With R P Hunter pacing the stroke Navy finished 18 54 15, third fastest in 36 years. Washington’s freshmen eight beat six eastern rivals. Syracuse junior varsity led three mile race with California second and Cornell third. Cornell’s crack varsity suffered a narrow defeat in a near-sweep for the regatta.
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Schmeling Plans Sparring Stints Ahead of Stribling Fight
Conneaut Lake Park Pa June 16 Max Schmeling entering final drive of training for the Stribling bout on July 3 will spar with a string of partners tomorrow The German will box Thursday rest Friday and spar again Saturday and Sunday afternoons He played 36 holes of golf fished swam motor-boated and bathed to maintain his tan and confidence
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Christner Wins Narrow Decision Over McFowler in Johnstown Bout
K O Christner of Akron wins a 10 round decision against Ike McFowler of Johnstown in a close bout here. Referee's verdict decided after judges disagreed. Christner weighed 205 to McFowler's 188. Semi final Bruno Sallo beat Billy Flannigan in six rounds. Strapple over Dale and Fagan over Blazevich also noted in six rounders.
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Middle Atlantic League Scores Incomplete Night Summary
Charleroi defeated Charleston 6 to 4 while Johnstown edged Hagerstown 4 to 5 in a 11 inning marathon. Wheeling and Clarksburg combined for 9 runs, Huntington topped an unnamed foe 6 to , and Fairmont exploded for 17 runs in an undetailed ledger of minor league results.
Canadian colt Boys Howdy wins at Washington Park Derby trial
Washington Park Chicago June 16 bay colt Boys Howdy trained by ir. C Hatch upset Derby favorites by narrowly beating Morpheus a San Mateo gelding. Spanish Play and Sweep All finished behind with Pittsburgher last. Race time 1:52 9 5 on fast track. Boys Howdy paid 19.90 11.42 8.24. No More set track record 1:11 in fourth race over Tannery.
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American Hoss Wins Ascot Opening Feature
Ascot opening day drew 100000 attendees as Sir Andrew and Cameronian claimed wins in the Prince of Wales purse and Saint James Palace stakes. King Thoroughbred American owned American Hoss triumphed while royal proceedings and the World of Fashion pageant captivated the crowd.
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