Logal Hitters Suffer Batting Slump Amid Losses
Nut Busters slide to a .272 team AVG as Candler leads at .431 while Smiley rises to .490 and Gammage falls from second to fourth. Chick Smith remains at 367 before a three week absence with a broken hand. Slump traced to losses against Coalwood, Pulaski Radford, Bluestone and McComas. Snead still top pitcher among regulars despite two losses and two no-decisions.
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Chick Smith
Smiley
Candler
Gammage
Groseclose
Snead
Bishop
Smith
Grosechose
Coalwood
Pulaski-Radfodk
Bluestone
McComas
Hobby Snead
Hobby
M Atees Macaw Wins Shevlin Stakes For Third Straight
Pony Me Atee rode Harry Payne Whitney's Macaw to his third consecutive victory in the Shevlin Stakes at Aqueduct beating Dress Parade by a nose in 1:37 3-5 for the mile. Rock Star finished third. Crance Play faded early. Volante won the Chactanunda Handicap at Aqueduct with Tester second. Lakme won Latonia's sixth at 30 to 1. Collinsville purse went to Princess Pan at Fairmount with Second and Big Heart third.
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New York
Pony Me Atee
Harry Payne Whitney
Aqueduct
Rock Star
Crance Play
Volante
Tester
Matha Martin
Professional faster charged with fraud in Berlin case
Berlin report states Herr Jolly alias Siegfried Hertz, a noted professional faster, faced fraud charges after police found chocolate cigarettes were substituted for tobacco during his fasts. He reportedly held a forty four day fasting record and has inspired other public exhibitions across Europe.
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Berlin
Herr Jolly
Siegfried Hertz
Europe
Stop Itching Skin with Zemo Treatment
One safe dependable remedy relieves itching and cleanses the skin. After the first application Zemo eases irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar eruptions vanish. It is a non greasy disappearing liquid suitable for daytime use. Ask your druggist for a small 60c or large $1.00 bottle.
Fielding Tips from 1925 MVP on Shortstop Play
The article by Roger Peckinpaugh outlines defensive guidelines for shortstops. It covers positioning against left-handed hitters, depth for slow runners, and reacting to different pitch styles. It also describes which fielder covers second base on hit and run plays and stresses keeping eyes on the ball.
Klan Parade Denied in Philadelphia for Sesqui Centennial
Philadelphia mayor Kendrick denied the Ku Klux Klan the right to parade or hold meetings during the sesqui centennial events next September. Police permits were withheld for parkway and exposition grounds, and the September 9 10 11 schedule was removed from the program. Kleagle Paul M. Winter said the action surprised him. Exposition director A L Sutton said the Klan program would proceed.
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Philadelphia
Kendrick
Parkway
Exposition Grounds
Paul M. Winter
Kleagle
Winter
A. L. Sutton
Big Fourth of July Dirt Track Races Attract Top Drivers
A large field of famed dirt track drivers has entered the July Fourth meet under the American Legion Post. Entries include Smokey McClure and Campbell with Frontenac cars, plus other notable riders as seven cars are expected to contend on the local course for a $2,000 purse.
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American Legion Post
American Legion
Jack Cottrel
Norfolk
Cottrel
We Campbell
Smokey McClure McClure
Frontenac
Campbell
McClure
Laurel
Smokey
Maryland Oval
Roanoke
Elkins
Speedena
Chariie George
Philadelphia
Winnindger
Washington
Bullet
Pee Wee” Joynes
Chevrolet
Johnny Cacace
Cacace
Facace
Bebe Daniels
Byrd Returns Home After North Pole Flight Victory
Commander Richard E. Byrd U S N the first to fly north over the pole arrived in New York aboard the Chantier after a foggy sea voyage. A welcoming sea of newspaper men greeted Byrd two miles off Ambrose Light as the ship neared the Battery. He will be officially received at City Hall tomorrow with his crew aboard.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
Chantier
Ambrose Light
Byrd
Harding Receives Eight To Sixteen Year Robbery Sentence
Pittsburg June 22 Harry Harding thirty five pleaded no defense to charges of participating in a jewel store robbery and receiving stolen goods. He was sentenced to eight to sixteen years with most of the loot recovered. Records showed prior time served in San Quentin and Martinsburg.
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Pittsburg
Harry Harding
Harding
San Quenton
Cal
Artinsburg
W. Va
Bobby Jones Sets British Open Qualifying Record at Sunningdale
Bobby Jones, national amateur champion, shot 134 over 36 holes at Sunningdale in the British Open qualifiers. He opened with 33 33 on the first 18 to break the course record by four strokes, then added 35 33 for a final 66 68 total with six birdies and ten under par.
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Bobby Jones
Nick
Golfdam
Tablet O Fame
Sunningdale
Atlantan
Jones
Kansas golf head says game too slow for him
Fort Leavenworth June 22 Brig Gen Edward L King president of the Kansas State Golf Association commander of the general service schools says golf is too slow for him He prefers tennis and handball and will keep playing those vigorous sports until he becomes superannuated.
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Kansas
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas State Golf Association
Edward L. King
General Service Schools
King
Sidney Brewster Kills Wife Then Himself in Glen Head
Sidney E. Brewster a 29 year old New York real estate man and his wife Frances Tracy Lyon Brewster 26 were found dead in their bedroom in Glen Head Long Island both shot with a pistol between them. Nassau County police attributed the shots to Brewster who was wounded in the left chest. The couple were prominent in North Shore society and were en route to a dinner at Brewster's mother's home when the tragedy occurred. Brewster a World War I aviator had survived a crash inside German lines before returning to service.
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Glen Head
N. Y
Sydney FE
Brewster
New York
Mr. Brewster
Brewsters
Nassau County Police
Samuel
Dwight Brewster
Frances Tracy Lyon
North Shore
Glen Cove
Long Island
van Brewsters
Earl of Brinkenhead accuses Miners' Federation chief
In London on June 22 the Earl of Brinkenhead charged A J Cook with attempting to destroy the coal mining industry to push nationalization and seize mines at a knockout price. He spoke tonight asserting his view amid ongoing labor tensions.
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London
Earl of Brinkenhead
India
A. J. Cook
Miners’ Federation
Threats of Blackmail Hit Newts Industry
Leagues report ominous pressure from men who claim a stranglehold on the vital newts industry and threaten to blackmail stakeholders. Authorities investigate alleged coercion and market disruption amid rising tensions.
Campaign Manager for Wurzbach Beaten in Texas Office
San Antonio June 22 A A Later campaign manager Harry M Wurzbach the lone Texas congressman was found unconscious in his office attacked by two masked men one struck him with a revolver the other with a bottle he suffered severe head injuries authorities said witnesses noted a riot at a Texas Republican executive committee meeting as police intervened.
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San Antonio
Texas
Harry M. Wurzbach
Luter
Wurzbach
Texas Republican
Newark Defeats Syracuse as Rain Halts Second Game
In the International League Newark beat Syracuse 4 to 1 before rain stopped the second game. Baltimore also won 4 to 3 over Toronto. Buffalo Reading appeared as part of a June 19 double header with Rochester Jersey City.
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Newark
Syracuse
Baltimore
Toronto
Buffalo
Reading
Rochester-Jersey City
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Commander Byrd
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International League
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