Bluefield Baseball Team Arrives for May 30 Opener
The Bluefield 1925 baseball squad began arriving as preparations start for the season. Hayworth, last season’s star catcher, is in Bluefield with training set to begin once funding is secured. C A Lemkuth chairs the drive to sell season tickets at 25 dollars each, transferable and good for all home games. Home games slated for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with a four-team coalfield schedule already published and a May 30 opener against Poca-Bramwell.
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Yankees and Tigers Slump Amid Ruth Absence
Billy Evans notes parallel slumps in the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers as both clubs fall to the rear of the pack. Ruth’s illness and absence, plus pitching inconsistencies, are cited as major factors delaying their return to top form.
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Old Timers Attend Vance Presentation at Ebbets Field
New York May 19 Oldtimers watched modern baseball honor Dazzy Vance the NL MVP of the era with $1 000 and a medal. Tom Daly Brooklyn’s first catcher in the league joined retired greats Nap Rucker Bad Bit Dahlen and Black Jack Burdock in a parade led by Commissioner Landis and NL President Heydler.
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Miss Glenna Collett Wins After Rough Start
Miss Glenna Collett former American champion recovered from a poor opening in the British ladies open at Troon to beat Miss Cox five holes up with three to play. Collett faces Joyce Wethered in the third round tomorrow as the title holder seeks to defend her championship amid strong Briton confidence.
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Babe Ruth Motors to Yankee Stadium
New York May 19 Babe Ruth appears stronger as he drives long balls into the right field bleachers at Yankee Stadium after a six week illness. He forms a quick training group with workers and reporters, saying he is ready to return and will soon pursue the fading Yankees.
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Local Scores From Evening Basketball Action
Little Rock beat Mobile 8 to 5 in the second game while Mobile won the first 8 to 3. Atlanta defeated Birmingham 8 to 4 with Chattanooga edging Nashville 6 to 4. Memphis toppled New Orleans 12 to 4 in a high scoring affair.
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League Scores: Jersey City 15 Reading 10
Final results from the International League show Jersey City defeating Reading 15 to 10 and Providence beating Baltimore 10 to 5. Rochester topped Buffalo 11 to 6 while Toronto defeated Syracuse 5 to 4.
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Teledo Beats Columbus 9 to 2 in Baseball Action
In a busy schedule, Teledo defeated Columbus 9 to 2 while Loulville posted a 2 to 1 win over Indianapolis. St. Paul surged past Minneapolis 10 to 9. Milwaukee KC game canceled with no play.
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Reds End Five Game Slide With 9-5 Victory
Brooklyn's timely hitting powered a 9-5 win over Pittsboro in a Golden Jubilee game. In the second inning the Dodgers produced five runs aided by a hit batsman and an error by Carey, erasing a Pirates lead.
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Germany Sees Dempsey in a Humorous Dialect Skit
A fragmented comedy sketch mocks Americans and German stereotypes around Jack Dempsey. Dialogue features two Heinies debating Dempsey’s prowess, race images, and Pola Negri, with interruptions by a derisive narrator. The scene shifts to a tavern mood as a shot rings out and a lifeless form is discovered amid a band playing.
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Killarney Breaks Even In Weekend Games
Killarney split two weekend games at Mullens and Killarney with Beards Fork slated to visit next weekend. Saturday at Mullens saw Mullens score in the later innings while Killarney chased runs. Sunday at Killarney featured a strong Beards Fork effort. Large crowds are expected for both upcoming games.
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Fats and Leans Baseball Classic Set Saturday at Tower Grounds
Bluefield Virginia reports the Fats and Leans will clash Saturday at 3 30 afternoon on the Tower Grounds. Managers Jim Burton of the Fate and Walter Brumfield of the Leans say their clubs are in top shape and ready for the contest.
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Johnson's pinch hit wins it for Cleveland in ninth
Walter Johnson delivered a pinch hit home run over the right field fence in Cleveland as Washington rallied in the ninth to beat Cleveland 4 to 3. Shaute was strong before Johnson's decisive shot with Adams scoring on the play. In Detroit, the Tigers plated 11 runs on 12 hits to defeat the Yankees 11 to 4, Blue homering in the seventh after two walks. Joe Bush pitched well for St Louis as the Browns beat the Red Sox 8 to 2, Sisler extending his hit streak to 34 games. Lyons shut down the Athletics until the ninth, with Bing Miller delivering a two-run homer to seal a 4-3 win for Philadelphia.
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Baseball Rule Clarifies Runners With Outs Do Not Affect Home Run
A baseball rule confirms that an out due to a preceding runner failing to touch a base does not affect a succeeding runner who hits a home run if that runner touches bases in order. The rule addresses the scenario of a runner on first out on appeal, and clarifies that the batter's home run status remains valid provided he handles the bases properly.
Yankees Recall Pitcher Elmer Duggan From Rochester
Detroit reports that manager Miller Huggins recalled left hander Elmer Duggan from Rochester in the International League. Duggan, a former Brown University star, has reported in Detroit for duty with the Yankees.
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