Yankees Fail to Hit Mays and Fall to Red Sox at Polo Grounds
New York reports Carl Mays baffled the Yankees with submarine pitching as the Red Sox defeated them 4 to 2. Jimmy Pipp's two base hit and Hendryx's eighth inning single provided the Yankees' lone runs while Shawkey labored, issuing passes that fed Boston rallies. The failure to solve Mays and lack of timely hits underscored a dampening slide for the Yankees.
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Carl Mays
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Polo Grounds
Donovan
Mays
Red Sox
Pipp
Jack ‘Beery
Miller
Hendryx
Bob Shawkey
Shawkey
J. Franklin Baker
Yale Football Decision Depends on Graduates Vote
Walter Camp, Yale football authority, proposed sending a circular to graduates asking them to buy seats to decide if football should be played this fall. He notes funds could be redirected to other needs if games are canceled. University officials would then know expenditures for preparation and act with clarity. The aim is to avoid dampening athletics while seeking a clear plan.
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Yale Football Authorities
Aradustes
Downey Signs with New London Planters
Tommy Downey of Bridgeport signed with the New London club after his debut with the Planters in yesterday's double header at Hock. Downey will bolster the lineup and benching of Gandy who slumped at the plate and in the field.
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Tommy Downey
Bridgeport
New London
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Planters Fm
Planters
Atbe
Gandy
Dan Kelly 100 Yard Record Sparks Bitter Controversy
Eleven years ago in Spokane Washington on 34 1906 Dan Kelly allegedly ran one hundred yards in nine and three fifths seconds the time approved by the Amateur Athletic Union amid strong doubt from experts including Mike Murphy The dispute over the legitimacy of the time made it one of amateur sport s bitterest controversies Also notes a potato selling plan at Detroit harvest seeds firm.
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Dan Kelly
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Iim
Sisler urged to imitate Cobb and take initiative on field
Manager Fielder Jones pressed George Sisler to play aggressively, study pitchers, and imitate Ty Cobb’s bold style. Jones argued Sisler, like Cobb, can lead by example and dominate games if he activates his full potential, studying pitchers’ quirks and exploiting tiny tells to steal bases and set the tempo.
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Fielder Jones
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Michigan Star
Ty Cobb
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Sister
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M Jones
Lmanazer
Browns
Cy Young
Lou Criger
Patsy Tebeau
Young
Criger
Southern Association Results of Yesterday's Games
Yesterday results from Mobile Birmingham New Orleans and Atlanta show scores and key players. In Mobile Chattanooga and Memphis Batteries Bennett Griffith Merritt McDaniels Peters and Ronder Smith Ruel participated. New Orleans edged Nashville in 15 innings with Walker Higgins Decatur and Marshall. Atlanta split doubleheader with Little Rock Ledbetter Tincup Kennedy Sheehan Picinich and Robinson Chapman Bressler Hess Perkins.
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RL. E. Mobile
Chattanooga
Bennett
Griffith
Merritt
Ronder
Smith
McCall and
Ruel
New Orleans
R.H.E
Nevaevee
Nashville
Walker
Higgins
Decatur
Marshall
Atlanta
Robinson
Chapman
Bressler
Hess
Perkins
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Ledbetter
Tincup
Kennedy
Sheehan
Picinich
Umpire in More Trouble at Hot Game in Boston
In Boston the Braves beat the Giants 5 to 3 as crowd heckles umpire Bransfield over a call on Red Smith's run. Klem cleared Bransfield off the coaching line after a tense delay while Maranville led the offense with a double and three singles.
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Giants
Red Smith
Rariden
Zimmerman
William Bransfield
Bransfield
Williiam Klem
Klem
Slim Sallee
Maranville
Evers
K of C Ball Players To Practice Tomorrow
The Knights of Columbus in Bridgeport organize a baseball team and hold practice at Geaside Park tomorrow. Members seeking a tryout should arrive at 10 o'clock, and out of town brethren wishing to play are invited to report.
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National League results and today’s schedule
National League scores show Boston 6 New York 3 Philadelphia 5 Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 8 in 10 innings Cincinnati 6 St Louis 3. Today games feature New York in Philadelphia Boston in Brooklyn Chicago in Pittsburgh Cincinnati in St Louis and two Boston in Brooklyn games.
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American League Results From Yesterday's Games
Scores show Boston 2 beat New York 1 while Washington edged Philadelphia 5 to 3 and Chicago defeated Cleveland 4 to 1 Detroit routed St Louis 9 to 3 in the first game with a 3 to 2 second contest.
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Eastern League Results and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday's scores Bridgeport 7 Hartford 4 New Haven 8 New London 6 Springfield 4 Portland 2 Lawrence 4 Worcester 2. Today's games Hartford at Bridgeport New London at New Haven Springfield at Worcester Lawrence at Portland. Advertise in the Farmer.
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New London
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Springfield Real
Timely Raps by Bridgeport Clouters Defeat Hartford
Bridgeport rapped Hartford for 10 hits in a 7 to 4 victory. Jack Egan and Otto Deininger led Bridgeport with multi-hit performances as pitcher Dug Smith struck out eight over seven-plus innings, then Trautman closed out the nine. Hartford crossed late but could not overcome Bridgeport’s early lead and timely hitting.
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Trautman
Ribpon Jenkins
Spee
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Purcell
Skiff
Kelly
Pittsburgh Writers Agree Not to Mention McGraw Again
Before the Pittsburgh Chicago game a Pittsburgh Chapter Baseball Writers Association meeting approved a vote of confidence in New York writers who issued an interview with a New York manager about President Tener. The group agreed not to mention John J. McGraw in local sporting columns or dispatches on New York games and backed the New York chapter in any investigation actions.
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John McGraw
Giant
Sporting
Games Today Bring Pair of Phillies in New York
Two Philadelphia teams travel to New York for today’s doubleheader while Washington visits Boston Cleveland faces Chicago St Louis plays Detroit. Farmer Want Ads run at one cent per word with no end date.
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New York
Cobb Drawing Away From Speaker In Big Batting Race
Chicago June 23 Ty Cobb drawing away from Tris Speaker in the batting race in the American League leading with .368, 25 points ahead. Cobb has 70 hits in 52 games, with two doubles and a triple among nine hits in five games. Cruise leads NL with .350, nine points ahead of Roush, as shifts occur in runs and steals. Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia show team batting leaders, while Crane, Burns, and Groh top various charts.
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Earl Hamilton
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Babe Ruth
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Weaver
Roth
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Chapman
Pipp
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Peaker
McInnis
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Roush
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Zeider
Stengel
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Hornsby
Cravath
Heinie Groh
Burns
Smith
Fisher
Pittsburgh
Griffith
Red Cross Day Benefit at Newfield Park Baseball Game
Bridgeport clashes with Worcester in a regular league game at Newfield Park. funds go to the Red Cross if weather cooperates. President Lane collaborates with city officials and club members to assure a big turnout. Mulennan or Gingras may pitch for Bridgeport, with Worcester’s manager likely to start Lindstrom or Herring.
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Providence
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McGinley
Worcester
Lindstrom
Herring
Hold A A U Meet As Usual This Year
New York June 23 nations decide to stage the Amateur Athletic Union track and field championships under normal conditions. If St Louis cannot host the meeting dates may shift to August 24 25 with New York Chicago or Philadelphia as possible sites. Government drafts could also prompt adjustments to avoid conflict with army assembly. Regular A A U medals will be awarded to top three in track and field events. Thousands of Russian prisoners captured by Germany have died from starvation and more die from famine and TB.
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Amateur Athletic Union
St. Louis
St. Louis Athletic
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St Louis
Hutchinson Wins Honors at Open Golf Tournament
Philadelphia reports Jock Hutchinson of Glen View captured the national open title at Whitemarsh Valley CC with 292 for 72 holes. He beat nearest rival Tom McNamara by seven strokes, marking a steady, nearly mechanical performance across the four rounds and only four over par total on the course.
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Jock Hutchinson
Glen View
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Tom McNamara
Taplow
Links
Scotland
Minikahda
Chick Evans
Eggers Draws Morgan in 12-Round Bout at Boston Meet
K C Eggers of New York defeated Joan Morgan of Manchester New Hampshire in a 12 round bout at the Commercial A C but the decision was a draw drawing dissatisfaction. Connie Mack supports aging players while Cy Falkenberg and Harry Davis linger for chances with the Athletics.
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K. © Eggers
New York
Joan Morgan
Manchester
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Commercial A. C
Connie Mack
Arould
Athletics
Cy Falkenberg
Harry Davis
McGraw Repeats Claims After League Probe
New York June 23 Indications point to John K Tener and National League directors forcing a fresh investigation into Manager John J McGraw and charges against him. McGraw had clouted umpire Bill K Byrd and was suspended, amid a fine. He lashed at Tener and the league, prompting calls for review. A written statement denied writerly sources but McGraw later repudiated that repudiation, signaling a renewed clash over honesty in baseball.
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John K. Tener
National League
John J. McGraw
McGraw
Bill Byrgp
Tener
Giants
League
Boston
John McGrave
Big League Bits Passages From Baseball News
The Oakland Club faces player moves with O Mara and Adams sent to Brooklyn and Omaha respectively while George Gibson of the Giants, past his fighting prime, has sent his son to an officers’ camp. Risberg shines at short for the White Sox, Cicotte dazzles with his secret pitch, and Connie Mack guides Bodie and Schauer toward winning forms. Isan Stallings at Boston warms his Braves for pennant chase as managers wrestle with weak infields and pitching troubles across teams.
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George Gibson
Giants
Canada
Gagedoy
Connie Mack
Ping Bodie
Rube Schauer
Athletics
Isan
Wise and Otherwise on War Time Etiquette and Charity
A column jokes about wartime manners at military weddings and household chores, noting sword cake cutting and coffee stirring. It contrasts patriotic acts like buying Liberty bonds with broader freedoms, mentions a $250 million figure from Mr. Hoover, and highlights Billy Sunday’s $124,000 Red Cross and Y M C A gifts amid critics’ reactions.
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