Keck Safeguards Cardinals In Tight Win
Frank Keck kept the Cardinals safe as Cincinnati defeated St. Louis 7 to 4. Keck pitched 1 runless inning, while stock, Wingo, Duncan, and Shotten doubled for Cincinnati. Pertica took the loss as North and Bailey each allowed multiple baserunners.
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Chicago Beats Pittsburg 6 to 4 Behind Patient Hitting
Chicago came from behind to defeat Pittsburg 6 to 4. Stueland pitched well but endured one rough inning as the Pirates struck for four hits and two errors to take the lead before Chicago rallied.
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Phillies climb from cellar with 9-5 win over Braves
Philadelphia wins fifth straight, defeating Boston 9 to 5 to move out of last place. The Phillies built a big early lead by driving Miller from the mound, with Ring strong in key moments. Boston's pitching trio was unable to hold the line as Philadelphia tallied across the first three innings and added later.
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Crumpler McDowell Team Beats Matoaka 3 0 in Seven
Crumpler McDowell defeats Matoaka 3 to 0 in seven innings on the Rock grounds. W Boone pitched all seven, struck out eleven, allowed three hits, and hit a fourth inning home run driving in all Crumpler McDowell runs. Matoaka earlier shut out West End 14 0.
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Tazewell Tennis Team Defeats Princeton
The Tazewell tennis team beat Princeton yesterday afternoon at Tazewell in both doubles and singles. W. G. Battimore, Harvard player, represented Tazewell and defeated H. W. Burnley 4 6 6 2 6 3, teaming with Straley and Rice to win doubles.
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American Association Scores and a Street Accident
The Indianapolis team defeated Columbus 5 to 2 while Louisville and Toledo played to a 0 and 2 result respectively. Only two games were scheduled. In Pueblo Colorado an eight year old girl named Clarence Rowe was struck by a car and killed while running after a baseball in the street.
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Britton Retains Welterweight Title In Leonard Defense
New York June 26 Jack Britton world welterweight champion successfully defended his title against Benny Leonard lightweight champion. Referee Patsy Haley ruled no foul when Leonard struck Britton on one knee in the thirteenth round as Britton fell. Britton led most of the bout with Leonard’s hard blows repelled by his ring generalship and grit. The match ended without a change in titles, cementing Britton’s hold on the welterweight crown.
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Benny Leonard
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Negro pug ordered not to fight July 4
Washington D C June 26 Tut Jackson negro heavyweight fighter who was to meet Jack Johnson here July 4 was ordered today by Judge C A Reid to refrain from engaging in a prize fight contemplated here for July 4. Jackson will be placed under bond to guarantee compliance. The fight had been advertised as the segre heavyweight championship of the United States. Bond amount and appeal plans to be decided tomorrow Promoters say 250000 would attend arena nearly finished Judge Reid based his ruling on Ohio law making prize fights a felony.
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Higgins Knocked Out by Tommy Harrison in Champ Bout
Tommy Harrison of Hanley knocked out Jim Higgins of Glasgow in the thirteenth round of a planned twenty round pantheon championship bout in Liverpool. The fight ended with Harrison gaining the victory in front of a crowd on June 26.
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Miners Union Policy Unaltered and Unyielding Continued
The report notes the miners union maintaining a firm policy with no changes or concessions despite ongoing meetings. Government steps after the sessions remain undetermined as officials wrapped up talks. Mr. Lewis planned another Washington stay but had no further appointments. Dundee and Sharkey agree to a 16 round world title bout at Ebbetts Field in Brooklyn on July 6 with a 130 pound weigh in at 2 pm on fight day.
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Yale Beats Harvard in Polo Grounds Showdown
Yale pitcher Chittenden hurled a fine game while Yale hitters collected runs in the second and third innings off Goode and Russell to defeat Harvard 6 to 0 at the Polo Grounds in the deciding game of their three game series.
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Homers by Ruth and Shawkey Win for Yanks
Ruth and Shawkey powered New York to a 6 4 win over Boston in the last game of the series. Ruth hit a two out eighth inning homer into the right field bleachers off Quinn for his eighth of the year, and Shawkey followed with a ninth inning homer over left. Shawkey and Hoffman paired with Quinn and Ruel in the pitchers' duel as the Yankees snapped a four game Boston streak.
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Herrin Mine Killings Stir House Debate On Labor Violence
A congressman denounces the Herrin massacre as inhuman and calls for punishment of the guilty. He extols union reform by responsible labor leaders and warns that violence endangers democracy and liberty. He recalls the Logan County miners march and warns of similar fates if unions fall to restraint.
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Herrin Slayings Coroner's Jury Seeks Blame on Officials
In Herrin Illinois on June 26 the coroner's jury found deaths attributed to acts by officials of the Southern Illinois Coal Company and urged an investigation to fix personal blame. Georgie Henderson, a union man slain, was said to be killed by C K McDowell, superintendent of the company, per the verdict. Chicago observers noted no surprise at the verdict.
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C. K. McDowell
Chicago
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Bull
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Williamson ousted by Gary in tense baseball clash
Gary Williams beat Williamson 6 to 5 as Stuart pitched well for Williamson but Gary's timely hitting and errors by Williamson allowed a late rally. Key plays included a two-base hit by Purtie and a Lynch homer, with Townsend on the mound for Gary delivering a standout effort.
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Reading Hold 0 Jersey Tops 5 in I L action
In the International League the Reading team was shut out 0 to 5 by Jersey. Rochester defeated Buffalo 2 to 5 and Syracuse fell 1 to 5. Baltimore Newark game moved to Wednesday as part of a doubleheader.
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Atlanta Beats New Orleans 6 to 3 in scores
Atlanta defeats New Orleans 6 to 3. Other results include Chattanooga 2 over Little Rock 3, Birmingham 3, and Mobile 4 in a sequence of regional games.
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Little Rock
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Naval Academy eight still champions after regatta win
The United States Naval Academy eight won the three mile varsity race at Poughkeepsie, beating University of Washington by one length. Syracuse and Cornell followed, with Navy clocking 13 minutes 38 55 seconds, breaking the previous record. Cornell JV won the first event, with Columbia and Syracuse in a close chase. Penn JV and 150 pounders trailed.
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Pocahontas shuts out Maybeury in 7-0 rout
Pocahontas dominated Maybeury 7 to 0 as pitcher Honaker held the visitors to five scattered hits. Murdy starred for Pocahontas with strong defensive plays and two sensational catches by the left fielder near the fence. The game featured star players Pack of Bramwell and Slats Thorn of Princeton as part of the region’s noted talent.
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Greb Wins Newspaper Decision Over Walker in Pittsburgh
Harry Greb light heavyweight champion of America defeated Hughey Walker of Kansas City in a ten round bout at Forbes Field Pittsburgh. Sports writers credited Greb with every round and a 16 1-2 to 1 walk for Walker. Greb weighed 165 pounds to Walkers 180. It was Greb's first home city fight since beating Gene Tunney for the title.
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Best Monday in history of Norfolk and Western coal loading
Unofficial reports say Monday produced a record 2 319 loaded coal cars at the mines on Norfolk and Western. Historically Mondays are light due to Sunday shutdowns and Tuesday full staffing. Friday June 25 set a new daily loading record of 2 931 cars equal to 146 550 tons with no higher local tonnage in history.
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Life For Baseball Ghoul to Prison
A Salford woman Mrs Albert Donnell has been sentenced to prison for robbing the body of a drowned man of a pair of shoes.
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West Virginia education board meets with university head in Charleston
In Charleston on June 26 the state board of education and WVU President Frank B. Trotter opened talks. Trotter reviewed the year and proposed recommendations for next year while details await board action tomorrow during a joint session with the board of control. Over 7,000 teachers attend state summer schools led by Morgantown with 1,070 attendees.
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Charley Marshall In Critical Condition
Charley Marshall, longtime Bluefield resident tied to a local bank and later Phelps Furniture, remains in a serious state at Mt. Regis Sanitarium in Salem Virginia. Relatives Mr and Mrs M H Pedigo, with whom he resides, visited after a Sunday relapse as doctors warned of possible death.
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Summer Wrap Described With Opalescent Shading
A summer wrap features an opalescent look created by thick chiffon in multiple shades. It uses a fluffy gray fox collar that harmonizes with the varied tonal effect.
Roanoke Shops Defeat Bluefield in Park Game
Roanoke shops beat Bluefield 4 to 2 at Glenwood Park as timely Roanoke hits and sharp fielding overcame Bluefield’s offense. Lindsey pitched well for Roanoke with 支 supports, while Heller, Spencer and Robertson starred for the winners. Attendance was about 2,000 with Virgil Currence umping.
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Thirteen Year-Old Sidney Francis Found Drowned
In Utica New York the body of thirteen year old Sidney Francis was recovered holding a quarter his mother gave him to go to the store. The drowning followed his having held money tightly in his hand. The incident is noted as a tragic local drowning.
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Worker’s switch error causes fatal electrocution
In Little Rock Arkansas William Bacon was electrocuted after a fellow worker threw the wrong switch. The accident occurred at the worksite and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the mishap.
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Ark
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