Hornby’s homer lifts Cardinals over Cubs in tense seventh
St Louis wins 8 7 as Hornsby hits a two run homer with two aboard in the seventh. The Cardinals move to second place as Pittsburgh loses to Cincinnati. Pitching shuffled with eight relievers used and six runs scored in the seventh inning.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Cubs
Cardina
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Sense
Cardinals
Phillies climb out of cellar with doubleheader sweep
Philadelphia Nationals erase last place by beating the Boston Braves in both ends of a doubleheader. First game score 5 to 4 behind a late rally. second game 7 to 5 as Mokan tallies seven hits across the two games.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Nationals
Boston Braves
Phillies
Mokan
R. H. Boston
Genewich
Taylor
Mitchell
Henline
R. H. E. Boston
Smith
Vargas
Graham
Gibson
Carlson
Pierce
Pep and Fight Needed by British Golfers
Walter Hagen says British players need pep and fight while younger players are lazy. He doubts Americans will return for the British championship for the next few years, noting travel to beat each other is not worthwhile. He praises an English man's good sportsmanship despite defeat.
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London
Walter Hagen
London Evening News
Hagen
Boot to Boot Sets a New Latonia Track Record
Latonia Ky June 26 Boot to Boot the three year old colt of ne late Hour Farm showed remarkable speed as he broke the Latonia course record for a mile and seventy yards in 1 41 3 5 just one fifth of a second off the American record. Rhineck finished second with Kentucky Cardinal third as three others started for the purse of 1500 dollars.
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Latonia
Bootto Boot
Late Hour Farm
Winnipeg
Maple Heights
Rhineck
Booutto-Boot
Kentucky Cardinal
Rage
Pharmacist Wins Canadian Derby at Fort Erie
The Seagram stable's Pharmacist captured the Canadian Derby on the Niagara Racing Association's program at Fort Erie Ontario. The race for three year olds covered a mile and a quarter and carried a $5,000 purse with Phanariot the favorite.
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Ont
Seagram Stable
Pharmacist
Niagara Racing Association
Phanariot
Scores from International League games reported
Syracuse defeats Buffalo 8 to 3 in one game and loses 5 to 2 in the second. Jersey City beats Reading 5 to 3 and then 7 to 1. Rochester prevails over Toronto 12 to 5 and 4 to 3 in the rematch. Baltimore Newark weather rain affects play.
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Syracuse
Buffalo
Jersey City
Reading
Rochester
Toronto
Baltimore-Newark
American League results and today’s schedule
Detroit shut out Cleveland 5 to 0. In other games Chicago beat St Louis 7 to 6 and Philadelphia defeated Washington 3 to 2. Today St Louis visits Cleveland, Detroit hosts Chicago, Philadelphia goes to Washington, and New York faces Boston.
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Cleveland
Peeve
St. Louis
Chicago
Chi
Aoe
New York Ston
Washington
Philadelphia
Ae Cleveland
Detro Philadephia
New York
Bagton
Reds Tighten Grip On Top Of Standings In Cincinnati Win
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 9 to 1 in a well pitched game by Carl Mays while Pittsburgh's fielding faltered. Meadows suffered his first loss of the season as Wright missed the game due to influenza. End scoring showed two-base hits by Bressler, Wayne, Critz, Emmer, Moore, and Grantham with Mays earning the win.
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Carl Mays
Pirates
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Meadows
Wright
Cincinnati Christensen
Ziteman
Weel
Dressen
GS Treces
Breasier
Cee
Cavewes
Pietnich
Onas
Emmer
Eenkee Mays
AB. R. H
A. E. Moore
Carey
Ogee Oy
lWaner
Cuvier
Cexac
Traynor
Grantham
Rhyne
Smith
Songer
Adams
R. Cincinnati
Bressler
Wayne
Critz
Moore
Mays
Zitemann
Pipp
Ball
Pfirman
McCormick
O'Day
Washington and Navy Regatta Favorites
Nineteen crews compete in the intercollegiate championships at Poughkeepsie on Monday evening. Washington leads the Varsity and Junior Varsity fields, with Navy notable in the Varsity lineup, while California and Columbia are favored in the Freshman event.
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N. Y
Washington
Navy
Pennsylvania
California
Columbia
Wisconsin
Naval Academy
Cornell
Syracuse
Cane
Woman's qualifying rounds begin for club championship
The Bluefield Country Club women start four Tuesday mornings of qualifying for the club championship. Rounds run July 6 7 8 9 with four flights and prizes. Current holder is Mrs S N Huffard. Scores from White Sulphur practice include Jim McQuail 37 Jim Mann 37 Dick Turpin 37 36 and Dick McQuail 37 38 W H Mellihaney 37 38.
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Bluefield Country Club
S. N. Huffard
White Sulphur
Jim McQuail
Jim Mann
Dick Turpin
Dick McQuail
W. H Melllhaney
West Virginia Fox Hunters plan fall field meet in Hundred
The West Virginia Fox Hunters Association set October 11 for its annual fall field meet and bench show at Hundred. Directors announced a prize pot of 500 dollars for winners.
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FOX Hunters
Clarksburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Fox Hunters’ Association
Coal Diggers Chase Third Win Against Williamson Colts
Gary Coal Diggers seek a third straight victory over Charley McMillan's Williamson Colts in Mingo County after two prior wins. Manager Smiley brings a rejuvenated Onion Flippers squad to Coalwood to challenge Nidiffer's Robins, with Lloyd aiming to tame the Gargites.
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Coalwood Park
Gary Coal Diggers
Mingo County
Charley McMillan
Williamson
Gary
Mingo
Gary Hollow
Coal Diggers
Mac
Knickerbocker
Frank Witty
Gary Skipper
Big Buck Lloyd
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Charleston Senators
Avnove
Coalwood Orchard
Smiley
Nidiffer
McDowell
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Waverly Jones
Richmond College
Duke Green
Agate
Suzanne Lenglen and Sporotra win mixed doubles at Wimbledon
Suzanne Lenglen and Jean Sporotra defeated H I P Aitkin and Mase B C Brown 6 5 4 0 in a late start mixed doubles match amid reports of Lenglen fainting spells in London. Vincent Richards and Howard Kinsey beat Jones and Carr 6 1 6 2 6 2, while Mrs Mallory and Jessup lost to Fry and Hazel 6 3 6 2.
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Suzanne Lenglen
Jean Sporotra
H. I. P. Aitkin
Mase B. C. Brown
England
Suzanne
London
Vincent Richards
Howard Kinsey
E. L. Jones
J. L. Carr
Molla Mallory
Jessup
Joan Fry
M. F. Hazel
Mary K. Browne
FE. T. Stowe
M. G. Boardbridge
Miss Browne
Jean
Glen Alum Team Defeats War Eagle 9 to 5 in Local Clash
In Glen Alum a newly organized side beat War Eagle 9 to 5 marking their second win in four starts. The report notes Glen Alum possesses a strong club in the section and lists players Murphy Salamay Whitley and Anders among the lineup.
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GLEN
WAR Eagle
Glen Alum
R. H.E. Ee
Acuse
Vated Wee Ae Murphy
Salamay
Whitley
Anders
Youthful pitcher sparks chaotic game and analyst banter
A juvenile pitcher on the mound struggles with control as several batters reach base and a home run sails out. The column features a storied pitcher Grover Loudermilk and a local betting style preview of Sunday games, naming teams like Williamson Colts and Gary Coal Diggers.
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American Association
Louisville
Everbody
Loudermilk
Congress
MacMillan
Williamson Colts
Gary
Mac
Knickerbocker
Big Buck Lloyd
Coalwood
Robins
Mathewson and Plank Honored by Bucknell and Gettysburg
Two famed pitchers Christy Mathewson and Eddie Plank, college stars who rose to major leagues, are honored by Bucknell and Gettysburg. Bucknell plans a Mathewson memorial while Gettysburg dedicates an Eddie Plank gym, with league support from both the National and American associations.
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Eddie Plank
Matty
Bucknell
Plank
Gettysburg
Mathewson
National League
American League
Collegian
Fridie Lank
Sports and entertainment notes drift through a chaotic column
A scattered sports column references Legs Hawley negotiating pay with a promoter for a ball game, Babe Ruth kissing a cardinal, Bob Noble now Roger Nolan with Buffalo in the International League, wrestler longevity vs fighters, Connie Mack unhappy with Ehinke, Tex Rickard to match Wills with the Dempsey Tunney winner, and a tongue in cheek note about a 1975 boxing window and a potential Charlie Paddock record.
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Legs” Hawley
Legs
Pnd Romoter
Bob Noble
Bluefield Blue Grays
Buffalo Club
Bob
Roger Nolan
Notre Dame
Tex Rickard
Reaady
Pagdom
Auto Rages Set for Thrilling Fourth of July Race
American Legion officials announce a July 5 race meet with a $2000 purse. Seven national dirt-track cars plus 2-3 local entries expected to compete at the Bluefield track. Smokey McClure, fresh from Laurel Maryland wrecks, guides a Frontenac owned by Jack Cottrel and likely to lead local hopes. Local drivers include E C Speen Campbell of Norfolk, Wild Bill Johnson in a Dodge, Mark Lindam, and Chester Crowell as possible entrants.
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American Legion
Legion
United States
The
Bluefield
Smokey McClure
Laurel
McClure
Jack Cottrel
Cottrel
Columbia
C. Speen Campbell
Norfolk
South
McClure’s
Wild Bill Johnson
Dodge
Bill
Mark Lindam
Chester Crowell
Captain Hal Wins Jefferson Handicap at Fairmount
Captain Hal captured the Jefferson Hotel Handicap at Fairmount track in Collinsville Illinois. The 118 mile race finished in 1:52 1 5 establishing a new track record as Cudgeller placed second and Princess finished third with all other entrants scratched.
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Ill
Captain Hal
Fairmount Track
Cudgeller
Princess
Waxman returns forfeit from Walker bout
Baltimore June 26 Max Waxman manager of Joe Dundee refunds the $500 forfeit accepted from Mickey Walker for failing to make weight in last Thursday's New York bout Waxman cites Walkers sportsmanship in defeat.
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Max Waxman
Joe Dundee
Mickey Walker
New York
Waxman
Walker
Campbell Beats Wells For Ohio Amateur Golf Title
Parker Campbell of Toledo defeated Joe Wells of East Liverpool one up to win the Ohio amateur golf championship in Cleveland. The 36-hole match finished four over par and Campbell sealed the victory with a long birdie two putt. Bob Fitzsimmons reportedly plans retirement from boxing.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Parker Campbell
Toledo
Joe Wells
East Liverpool
Campbell
National League scores and upcoming games
Yesterday results show Chicago 7 Philadelphia 7 and Boston 5 with Philadelphia 5 Boston 4 in another tie. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 9 as Brooklyn and New York had rain. Chicago at St Louis and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with Philadelphia at Brooklyn scheduled next. no other games listed.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn-New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Wesleyan Narrowly Edges Pocahontas In Polo… Wait
Wesleyan commits a fielding error that opens the door for Pocahontas. In a hard fought nine innings at Pocahontas field, Pocahontas edges Wesleyan 6 to 5 as a late wild throw home in the ninth scores Levie for the victory. Mitchell Ball Levie Page are noted for two base hits with Page a three base hit and several double plays highlighted.
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Pocahontas
Levie
Hilton
Wesleyans
Ihehell
Mitchell
Ball
Page
Willis
Humphreys
Douthat
Hawley
Walter Johnson Wins Again in 3-2 Victory over Phillies
Washington and Philadelphia battled in a 3 to 2 game with Walter Johnson earning the win. Goslin collected a three base hit. Poole added a two base hit as Washington capitalized on timely plays and solid defense. Walberg took the loss as Johnson went the distance with help from key double plays and a save potential left unneeded.
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Galloway
Pate
Philadelphia
Washington
Poole
Goslin
Peckinpaugh
Judge
Wambsganes
Perkins
Johnson
Harris
Walbert
Seat of Salle
Malberry
J. Marrin
Bluege
Winninger Johnson
Hildebrand
Moriarity
Geisel
National Open Pairings by Chance This Year
Columbus, June 26. National Open golf pairings will be drawn from the hat this year. Qualifiers start from the first tee as names are drawn, with no preselected pairs. Scioto Golf Club, scene of the meet, offers a tough course with hard holes and long par fours that challenge even expert players.
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Columbus
Scioto
Elgin and Webb Cups Sought by Speedboat Racers
Louisville June 26 Pilots of speed boats in the 19th annual Mississippi Valley regatta will race July 3 5 for two main trophies the Elgin Trophy and the Webb Cup The Elgin Trophy is new this year and will be awarded December 31 to the top 151 class driver of 1926 The Webb Cup goes to the free for all winner E H Rand of Buffalo currently leads the Elgin Trophy field with 40.57 mph on the last Florida season Others will vie for a dozen smaller cups to remain in winners hands
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Retta
Mississippi Valley Wer Boat Association
E. H. Rand
Buffalo
Florida
Boxing overtakes bull fighting in popularity in Barcelona
In Barcelona on June 26 boxing surpassed bullfighting in popular appeal. The European heavyweight title fight where Paulino Uzcudun defeated Erminio Spalla drew 380000 pesetas, more than double any bull fight gate there. Ringside seats cost eighty pesetas, four times usual bullfight pricing, with attendance over 31000 in a 26000-capacity arena.
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Barcelona
Stern Chase
Paulino Uczudun
Tiger of the
White Sox and Browns split doubleheader in Chicago
In a twin bill on June 26, St Louis beat Chicago 5 to 4 in the first game, then Chicago won 6 to 3 in the second. Pitchers Thomas and Davis led Chicago, while Sisler’s St Louis relied on timely hits to mount the offense.
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St Louis
Cage
Davis
Thomas
St. Louis
Sisler
RH. B. St
Tigers extend win streak to six with doubleheader sweep
Detroit tops Cleveland in a June 26 doubleheader, 7 to 2 in the opener and 5 to 2 in the nightcap. Ed Wells pitched a four hit shutout in the first game, while Bi and Gibson matched six innings before Detroit exploded off Shaute for five runs.
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Tigers
Cleveland
Ed Wells
Indians
Gibson
Shaute
Karr
Benge
Lee
Wells
Woodall
Buckeye
Myatt
Gibeson
Manion
Radical changes in amateur golf rules announced
The United States Golf Association unveiled radical changes for the National Amateur Championship. The 1996 tournament at Balantisrol will restore the 32 qualifier plan and adopt a seeded draw like tennis. First and second rounds shrink to 18 holes. Walker Cup members to receive seed ranking consideration.
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New York
United States Golf Association
Baltnsrol
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