Milton Wins 500 Mile Auto Race for $35,000
Tommy Milton wins the 500 mile auto race amid grueling speed and danger. Howard Wilcox aids Milton after his car is damaged, while several French and German entries suffer motor trouble or crashes. Spectator injuries occur as two crashes mar the event at the track.
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Phillies Defeat Braves Twice In Star Wilson Show
Phillies win both games against the Braves with Wilson delivering standout performances. In the afternoon contest at The Serfes, Wilson shone while Teas and Hanis provided support as Wrightstone’s Papi delivered key plays.
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Philadeshia Tak
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Willkons
Athletic moguls may push track scoring changes
A chaotic report from New York discusses potential overhaul of track event scoring after debates over field events and team trophies at a major meet. Coaches and administrators weigh outcomes and risks, including impact on teams like California, while critics fear instability in scoring and competition structure.
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California Plain
Walter Christie
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Trelals
Wy Foliar
Cegre Bey
Phillies Beat Braves in Morning Game
The Phillies defeated the Braves 7 to 6 in a morning contest as Red Faber weakened in the seventh inning and Cleveland’s Cungago contributed despite a late rally by the Braves.
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Schalke
Pillette Pasted by St Louis Browns in upset skating event
In a dramatic skating meet, Pillette was defeated by the St. Louis Browns. Gale Haraddy and others performed for the home crowd as the event moved toward a finale. A notable farewell was staged at Formietah with strong performances from Portita Meeryweight and Riensae, signaling a tense conclusion in that city.
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Dempsey Gibbons Title Fight Plan in Shelby Montana
Shelby Montana prepares for the Dempsey Gibbons world heavyweight bout with railroad and city officials coordinating extensive arrangements. The plan includes track setup, sidings, lodging and staging facilities, and visitor accommodations to handle thousands arriving for the event, with Great Falls and Shelby leaders driving the effort.
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Ray Fails to Break Mile Record at Yankee Stadium
New York May Ju. Joie Ray, attempting to break Norman Taber’s mile mark, was defeated by Walter Higgins of Columbia in a handicap race at the Fordham University A A meet at Yankee Stadium. Higgins clocked 1 minute 34.4 seconds. Ray tied at 1 minute 40.10 seconds. Three other starters ran.
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Yanks' Huggins cites pitching as boost to batting lag
Yankees manager Miller Huggins blamed weaker batting across the American League on pitching quality, noting teams hit under .285 while the Yankees show improvement to about .508. He praised heavy hitters Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe Dugan for rallying the club with a strong road batch, hoping continued power will lift them at home.
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Detroit Divides Double Header With St Louis
Detroit split a two game set with St Louis in a day of baseball action. Morning scoring favored Detroit by a wide margin before St Louis rallied in the afternoon, but the day ended with the visitors prevailing in the late innings.
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Champions Honor Grant and O Connell Vault One in Twin Bill
The New York Giants defeated Brooklyn 9 to 8 in the afternoon game after Vance spun tight for the Dodgers in the morning. O Connell homered for the Giants as Dickerman struggled in the fourth, while Vance struck out eight in the morning win for Brooklyn. The Giants paid tribute to Captain Eddie Grant with a wreath and the 7th Infantry American Legion post ceremony.
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Fielders Defeat Arrows 6 to 4 in Close Junior Game
The Fielders junior team edged the Arrows 6 to 4 with a strong ninth inning rally. Key hits by Chills propelled the Fielders as Curren and Drath contributed, while the Arrows struggled to answer late.
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Jennings Declines Offer for Mack Bout
Jennings refuses offer for a Mack boxing bout planned in Danielson. He doubts the crowd would be large enough to justify the match and indicates willingness to face Lewis in other terms or venues.
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