Wills Knocks Bennet in First Round at Stratford Armory
Harry Wills, towering at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing about 210 pounds, stops Ray Bennett in the opening round at the Stratford Armory A. A. program. Mickey Travers defeats Steve Levinsky in four rounds in a sharper semi final, while Joe Hall stops Solider Sims in 40 seconds.
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John Postol
Armory
A. A
Stratford
Harry Wills
California
Ray Bennett
Steve Levinsky
Mickey Travers
New Haven
Bennett
Wills
McAuliffe
Mack
Toospar
Travers
Mickey
Levinsky
Steve
Joe Hall
Crashees
Sims
Stamford
Luby
Hall
YANKEES HOLD SECOND IN FLAG RIGHT AT POLO GROUNDS
The Yankees defeated Washington 14 to 7 at the Polo Grounds vaulting into second place in the pennant race. Babe Ruth pitched in right field then took the mound, logging hits and a near homer as Rube advanced versatile star status. London golf notes follow with Gardiner Whitney posting strong scores at Walton Heath.
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Yanks
Washington
Polo Grounds
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Rube
Rabe
Babe
Bobby Roth
Bobby
City Factory League Results and Standings
The City Factory League shows Acme Shear leading with a 1 0 1,000 tally, followed by Bilton Machine 1 1 1,000 and Holmes & Edwards 1 0 1,000. Results dated May 29 list Acme Shear 9 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 for a 4 4 mark. American Chain 0 2 9 0 0 1 3 4. Burritt 0 2 0 0 0 2 4. Bilton Mechanical 2 0 2 5 0 2 3 1 4. Union Plant 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 6.
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P.c. Acme Shear
Holmes & Edwards
Burritt
Union
Acme Shear
Amer
Chain
Bishop
Bradley
Sepso
Thompson
Tuses
Thompson Burritt
Bilton Meir
Niehball
Burton
Vornkha Brill and
Farrell
Weee
Corris
Boywich
Wels and
Kuba
Braz Co
Union Plooo
Jersey
Fahey
Attensen and
Connors
English golf star coming for Open
Abe Mitchell, the British professional known as the longest driver, will compete in the American Open at Inverness starting August 19 after Lord Northcliffe agreed to grant a long leave of absence. Mitchell is expected to play in the Inverness international matches and may travel to Chicago for the PGA tournament opening August 16.
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Toledo
Ohio
Abe Mitchell
Inverness
Som Northcliffe
Mitchell
Lord Northcliffe
Chicago
Professional Golfers’ Association
Australian Wool Boosts Baseball Ball Quality
The article notes Australian wool improving baseballs with tougher yarn and resiliency. Ban Johnson cites better materials and new sourcing. It mentions lead wrapping as a hypothetical enhancement and quotes optimism for ball performance. Also covered is Kentucky pitcher Thomas Grubbs, selected by John McGraw to report to the Giants on June 7 after graduating from the University of Kentucky law program.
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Basehbat
Ban Johnson
Babe Ruth
Lexington
Thomas Grubbs
Kentucky
John McGraw
Giants
Grubbs
University of Kentucky
Meredith's Comeback Bid For Middle Distance Fame
Ted Meredith, once a top Penn middle distance runner and Stockholm Olympian, seeks to regain form after a three year break. He trains diligently and shows early signs of improved appearance as he aims for national racing prominence. Meanwhile, a mayoral appeal urges restoring the observation train on the West Shore for the July 1 intercollegiate regatta.
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Ted Meredith
University of Pennsylvania
Ted
United States
Meredith
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Ralph F. Butts
J. F. Vosburgh
New York
E. J Wright
Albany
New York Central Railroad
West Shore Road
Jackson to Box Tendler at Phillies Park July 12
Willie Jackson, the New York lightweight who nearly kayoed Lew Tendler, will meet Tendler in eight rounds at the Phillies' ballpark on July 12. Leon Rains arranged the bout with Jackson to receive $10,000 plus 35 percent of gross receipts. The bout is set at 135 pounds.
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Philadelphia
Willie Jackson
New York
Lew Tendler
Phillies
Leon Rains
Jackson
Robins Lead in National League at Ebbets Field
From a Brooklyn view Hi Myers starred in a 19 9 ninth inning win at Ebbets Field as Robins swept the series with the Giants and moved into first in the National League pennant race. Cincinnati aided by beating the Cubs to boost the Robins further.
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Brooklyn
Hi Myers
Ebbets Field
Manhattan
Larry Davie
Villian
Interborough
Giants
Robins
Larry
Charley Ebbets
Flatbush
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Robinson
Christy Mathewson
McGraw
Myers
Douglas
New York
Benton
Nehf
Dr Withington to finish at Harvard
Dr Paul Withington, former all around Harvard athlete, will sever ties as assistant graduate manager of the Harvard Athletic Association and return to Honolulu early in the summer. He played football, track, crew, wrestling, and swimming at Harvard and has coached football since graduation. He currently leads Harvard’s freshman crew and may take a coaching post in the West.
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Cambriden
Mass
Paul Withington
Harvard
Harvard Athletic Association
Honolulu
West
Notables Attend Columbia Ball Game With Three Presidential Candidates
Columbia University prepares a commencement day baseball game on South Field against its longtime foe. Herbert Hoover General John J Pershing and Admiral William S Sims will attend after receiving honorary degrees from President Nicholas Murray Butler. Lester Danielson reuses football equipment for the alumni appearance before the 4 20 p m start amid parade antics.
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Columbia University
Nicholas Murray Butler
Herbert Hoover
John J. Pershing
South Field
Columbia
Pennsylvania
William S. Sims
Lester €. Danielson
Square Dealer Is First In Classic Steeplechase
The International Steeplechase at Belmont Park yielded a dull spectacle with only three horses contending. Mrs Payne Whitney's Square Dealer, a six year old son of Marathon and Senora Maria, led from start to finish and won by eight lengths on the two mile course in 4 12 3 5, a strong time though far from the record.
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America
Belmont Park
Payne Whitney
Do Tattle
Marathon
Senora Maria
Mike O Dowd Showing Mettle In Ring Comeback
Mike O Dowd refuses to be written off after a stout stumble by Johnny Wilson. He is rebuilding his reputation with ongoing battles including a newspaper decision over Jack Britton and a win over George K C Brown, as he stays active in competition.
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Johnny Wilson
Mike
Wilson
Jack Britton
K. C
George K. C. Brown
Mike E'Er Long
British Derby Stakes Draws Great Crowds at Epsom Downs
London June 2 Captain G Loder's Spion Kop won the Derby at Epsom Downs as Major McCalmont's Tetratema led a field of twenty two favorites. Attendance was reported as among the largest ever with King George and Queen Mary present. Sweepstakes drew broad support, Calcutta and London stock exchange prize pools offering large first prizes. War charity appeals urged winners to donate winnings.
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Epsom Downs
London
G. Loder
Spion Kop
McCalmont
Lord Derby
Archaic
Allenby
Daylight Patrol
Polymeus
Heroes
Epsom
King George
Queen Mary
Calcutta
Shamrock IV First Trial Spin Impresses With Speed
The Shamrock IV completed a two and a half hour trials outing with light to fair southwest winds. She sailed from Step Ping Stones west to Execution east, using only main sail jib and staysail. The test emphasized speed and maneuvering. her stays and halliards were adjusted during the run, then slackened at the end. The mysterious Nicholson craft glided over the Sound, impressing observers with its speed while remaining a mystery.
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Nicholson
Ingree
French racing mad says W. P. Thompson visit to Belmont Park
W. P. Thompson, formerly in partnership with his brother Louis B., visited Belmont Park after returning from France. He notes that the French are racing mad with attendance up postwar, praising rivalry among top stables. He mentions Odol as a key three-year-old and Pendennis gaining fame for Mr. Macomber, highlighting stamina-focused breeding and racing culture in France.
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W. P. Thompson
Louis B
T'Al Jouette
Belmont Park
France
Mr. Thompson
Odol
Pendennis
Shawkey Eligible Again On Thursday
Ban Johnson met in New York with John Heydler about penalties for players who jumped to independent leagues. Kinney and Shevlin are noted as recent jumpers. Johnson said Shawkey will be eligible Thursday after a one week suspension for punching umpire Hildebrand, with fines undecided.
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Ban Johnson
New York
John Heydler
Kinney
Athletics
Shevlin
Browns
National Commission
Johnson
Shawkey
Ban
Hildebrand
Chicago Charges Attract Attention In Baseball Scandal
The Chicago Cubs face fan scrutiny over accusations that Lee Mazee bet against his team and played dishonestly. Questions arise why Heine Zimmerman and Hal Chase left Giants, with calls for clearing names if innocent. In other news Williams track tabs John Crofts Jr to captaincy after consistent distance points and cross country work.
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Chicago Cubs
Lee Mazer
Magee
Heine Zimmerman
Hal Chase
New York Giants
Lee Mazee
League Standings And Results Amid Rising Scores
Brooklyn 19 New York 9 Boston 8 Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 6 Chicago 5 St Louis 5 Pittsburgh 4 Games Today New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsburgh New York 14 Washington 7 Philadelphia 8 7 Boston 6 2 Detroit 11 Cleveland 10
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Conn
Springfield
Waterbury i
Mayberry
Wilder
Williams, Fuller and Shinnutt
R. HE
Pittsfield
Mass
ABA
Hartford
Hornsby
St. Louis
Snover
Jordan
Pen. Robertson
Chi
Nington
Williams, Adams and Camm
Groh
Cincinnati
Albany
R. H. Daubert
Cincin
New
Erenene
Williams
Phila
Bathies
Brown
Wilson
Harrington
Fikerle
Speaker
Clevel
Johnston
Clever
Hendryx
Boston
We i Pc
Bridgeport If
Jackson
Chicago
New Haven
Washington
Hartford Eee U
Worcester
Waterbury S
Bridgeport
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Cleveland
W. L. PL
Pittsburgh Ei
Cient
San
W. le Pc
New York A
Chicago Ape
Waseda Wins 14 Inning Battle Over Chicago
In Osaka Japan the University of Chicago baseball team fell to Waseda University after a marathon fourteen innings. Waseda scored 14 runs to Chicago’s tally. The contest extended deep into extra frames before the final result.
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Waseda
Osaka
Japan
University of Chicago
Waseda University
Chicago
Bronx Team Organizes for State Games
The Bronx baseball team has been organized and seeks to play fast teams in the state. Manager Penny of 3615 Mainstreet invites players to contact him or telephone Bar 2479-3 for tries. Those seeking a place will be given a tryout.
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Bronx
Penny
Beach Street Jrs Win Three Over Holidays
The Beach Street Jrs. swept three holiday games with the Young Eagles losing 18 to 4 at Old Mill Green, the Carolina Stars falling 10 to 6, and the Pioneer Jrs. beaten 12 to 5.
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Beach Street Jrs
Young Eagles
Old Mill Green
Carolina Stars
Pioneer Jrs
Blessed Sacraments Stop Hebrew Boys 15 to 7
The Blessed Sacraments defeated the Hebrew Boys 15 to 7 at Yellow Mill park on Memorial Day. It was Hebrew Boys first loss of the season as the game turned one sided after the fifth inning with Reckowits Dorkin Swenck and Flynn contributing key hits for the winners and the losing side. The Blessed Sacraments seek games with Putnams King Pin Jrs Twin Oaks Wayside Irs Sacred Hearts and Orioles.
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Blessed Sacraments
Yellow Mill Park Memorial Day
Reckowits
Dorkin
Swenck
Flynn
Putnams
King Pin Jrs
Twin Oaks
Wayside Irs
Sacred Hearts and
Orioles
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Armory A. A
Jim Bones
Young Downey
Bones
Joored Downey
Young McAuliffe
Fritz Hartman
Yankees
Walton Heath
Surrey
Robert Gardner
Nelson Whitney
London Times
Whitney
Gardner
Poughkeepsie Appeals
DR. Withington
Mike O’dowd
Tiger Crew
Princeton
N. J
Hughresswell
Cresswell
St. Paul's School
Concord
N. H
Shamrock
Long Island, Sound
Williamstown
John W. Crofts, Jr
Mount Vernon
Purple
New England
Crofts
National League
Jersey Cry
Reading
ORGA
Beach
MOBO
American Hardware Stores, Inc
Fairfield Ave
Connroll Motor Co
Fair- Bridgeport
A. T. Clark Co
Main St. Eport
Conn. Inc
Bridge
Mobo Auto
John T. Star
Valers
John F. Fant
Stratfor Ave
New York Auto Supply Co
North Ave
Schweiser
Oir Co
the Waple’s Co
Stratford Ave
Alfred H. Hirson
White St
Danbury
IHOFO
Ey Co., Inc
Country Gentleman
Texas
L. E. Lucey
Olive Street
Hone No. Barnum
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