August Ill, Bout with Cline off Shawkey Pitches Yankees to Victory
August Illnados. Pete r August to undergo ear abscess operation causing cancellation of semi final bout with Irish Benny Cline. Tony Travers from New Haven to face strong opponent. Tiger Flowers delayed, will train after contract talks for June 6 bout. Bridgeport crowd expected near 9 fan? big turnout. doors open 8:30 with 4,500 expected. Buck Kelly to fight Johnny Saxon. Red Girren meets Joe Morgan in six rounds. Card opens with Steve Culver versus Young Teddy.
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Sullivan to Start in Twilight Meet at Yankee Stadium
New York May 21 Inigel Quis chairman of the Noons American A. 4. of New Yok announced the entry of William Sullivan of Georgetown University for the special half mile in the twilight meet at Yankee Stadium next Tuesday evening. Sullivan joins Paavo Nurmi and Alan Helffrich in the small field. Sullivan has risen through Georgetown and Washington schools records and his entry adds interest as a popular New York athlete.
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Stuffy McInnis May Join Cincinnati Club
Cincinnati Nationals president August Herrman denied any truth to reports that John Stuffy McInnis former Boston Braves first baseman would join the Reds next Tuesday. McInnis said he was released by Boston after refusing a reduced salary and indicated interest in joining Cincinnati, but officials downplayed the move amid ongoing talks and conflicting statements from managers and players.
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Vance Pins Dodgers Past Cubs in 6 4 Victory at Brooklyn
Dazzy Vance pitched Brooklyn to a 6 4 win over Chicago as Hartnett hit his twelfth home run of the season in the eighth. Cubs punched four hits and scored four runs while Brooklyn plated six and added a pair of runs in the final innings. Grifith Cox De Berry Statz counted two base hits with Hartnett delivering a long blast to left as Brooklyn triumphed.
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Red Sox Beat White Sox in Long Battle at Chicago
May 21 Houston defeated Chicago 9 to 7 in a marathon game. The Yuallars scored five runs on Faber in the first inning. Chicago tied the score before Blankenship's pitching collapse in the seventh allowed Houston to take the lead and hold on for the win.
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Babe Ruth to rejoin Yankees May 28 after surgery recovery
New York May 21 Babe Ruth will rejoin the New York Yankees after their Western trip. He will be back in the East May 28 and is cleared to daily workouts at Yankee Stadium though limited by doctors. Ruth says he has learned to take care of himself and hopes this boosts the team’s morale. William McLean, who umpired Boston’s first National League game in 1876, is still living.
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The Fatal Blow and Extra Effort in Sports
Grantland Rice surveys sports folly and discipline, laments a ruined swing, and extols rhythm and effort. He recalls boxing legends, baseball hopes, and golf’s training paths while noting managers, players, and the evolving game culture.
Giants Shunt Adams To Cover To Whip Pirates
New York won 5 to 4 over Pittsburgh in the opening game of the series as Pirates errors helped the Giants. Babe Adams failed after five innings, with John Morrison finishing. key moments included two base hits by Terry and Barnhart, and Wilson and Smith homers for New York.
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Standard Oil Teams to Play on New Farm Diamond
The last Standard Oil baseball squad opens on their new diamond at the Farm Sunday meeting Socony South Norwalk. Jocal boys seek to atone for last year’s defeat and aim toward the state championship now held by New London. Bridgeport hopes to beat local factory teams as Claude Stegner, in his fifteenth season, faces Iddia Prince. Socony workers from multiple towns will attend with their families. a postgame winter event will follow at Champ's Farm. The lineup features Leahy Nevins, Luddy, Hodas, Osborne, Burke, Guiles, O'Brien, Maxis, W Burke, Kelly, Wielder, Jones, Bikert, Stegner, Scanlon, and Denholo.
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Dugan At Bat As Yankees Rally To Win In Cleveland
In Cleveland on May 21 the Yankees defeated the Indians 6 to 3 as Joe Dugan led the offense with a triple and three singles. Bob Shawkey limited Cleveland to five hits while Speaker homered for the Indians. The Pacific Coast golf qualifiers are led by Hunter and Novak with scores of 147 and 149 respectively over two days in San Francisco.
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Garry Fortune in Rare Form as Head Wins
Hartford falls 2 0 to Springfield as Fortune shines in the box. Springfield backs Fortune with two clutch double plays in the fourth and fifth as Hartford threatens but fails to score.
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Pointers to oppose Belmonts on Sunday
Fairfield May 1 Special from Tunxia Hill L. The Pointers fight Belmonts at Woodside this weekend. Despite a rough season they boast a strong practice week and claim confidence in capturing honors. They challenge any junior team under 17 in the section, with a season record of Laurel Juniors 41 Myrtle Cubs 14 Little Rocks 8 Shamrocks 5 Bedfords ?
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