War Mask Wins Close Aqueduct Decision
War Mask narrowly defeats Audacious by a neck at Aqueduct in the Hanover Handicap mile race. War Marvel placed third eight lengths back as Audacious received a weak ride that may have cost him the win. Babe Ruth nears a new home run record with his 22nd homer while Sisler, Speaker, and Roth lead batting and base-stealing charts across the majors.
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Stony
War Mask
Aqueduct
Hanover
M. L. Schwarts
Audacles
War Marvel
St. Hilireth
Warite
Buxton
Chicago
Babe Ruth
St Louis
New York
Boston
George Sisler
St. Louis
Milan
Washington
Weaver
Chcago
Felsch
Jacobson
Judge
Rice
Hendryx
Sisler
Roger Hornsby
Nicholson
Pittsburgh
Roush
Cincinnati
Hornsby
Robertson
Cy Williams
Philadelphia
Williams
Max Carey
Hollacher
Daubert
Smith
Flack
Duncan
Kelley
Myers Brooklyn
Young
Groh
Cincinnat
Akron and Jersey City pace high scoring league games
In the International League Akron beat Jersey City 12 to 10 in the first game and 3 to 1 in the second with 13 famines noted. Buffalo edged Syracuse 2 to 1. Baltimore won 7 to 2 over Rochester while Toronto topped Reading 7 to 5 in the first and Reading won 10 to 6 in the second. American Association results list Columbus with 29 and Indianapolis 118, others not scheduled.
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Akron
Jersey City
Buffalo
Syracuse
Baltimore
Rochester
Toronto
Reading
American Association
Columbus
R. HE
Indianapolis
Alumbus
Seseeeseres
Southern Association
Chattanooga
R. H
Orleans
Little Rock
Wat
Atlanta
Mexican aviators refuse orders to bomb civilians
June report from Mexico City quotes Lt. Luis Preciado de la Torre stating 40 of 50 aviators refused to obey Carranza’s order to bombard defenseless towns in Sonora region. He says some planes flew over but dropped bombs where they would cause no harm. Aviation strength listed as about 60 planes and 150 horsepower Italian machines en route. The air service to reopen soon with thousands of enrollments despite strict entry rules.
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Mexico City
Sonora
Carranza
Luis Preciado de la Torre
Mexican Air Service
Diez Martines
Germany
Belgium
de la Torre
Cuernavaca
Cuautl A
Morelos
Mexico
Iieutenant
Bohemian Offered $50,000, Refuses by Macomber
A. K. Macomber reported at Aqueduct that he declined a $50,000 bid for The Bohemian. He plans to ship the two year old to compete abroad in next year’s Epsom Derby and Grand Prix. The Bohemian, favorite in the Youthful Stakes, was crowded at the barrier and unseated his rider last Saturday.
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A. K. Macomber
France
Aqueduct
Fines levied on Baltimore for rule violation
Auburn New York June 26 The National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues fined the Baltimore club of the International League 1000 for playing with ineligible players or contract jumpers. Clubs holding players on optional agreements must file formal agreements or surrender the players. Kansas City Otto Knabe named manager of the American Association team, reported here yesterday.
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Auburn
N. Y
Naonal Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Baltimore, Md
Internatiional League
Kansas City
Otto Knabe
Exports Exceed Imports In May Reported By Commerce
A May report from the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce shows exports rose by 55 million dollars while imports fell by 64 million. May exports reached around 739 million, with April at 65 million and last May at 504 million. gold exports and silver trade are noted with historic comparisons. The document also notes a debating question on teacher discipline in hot weather and its public reception.
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Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Harvard Triumphs Over Yale In Four Mile Crew Race
New London report Harvard varsity crew led by Bill Haines won a four mile race against Yale by nearly six lengths in 23 minutes 11 seconds. Yale stroke Peters from Seattle collapsed in the final eighth mile, twice dropping his oar and the boat struggled to finish as Bon B G Driscoll also went down.
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New London
Harvard
Varsity
Yale
Bill Haines
Peters
Seattle
Carson
Bon B. G. Driscoll
Ed Walsh Starts Work In Game For Americans
Ed Walsh entered the game in Pittsfield yesterday and stopped the league champions from taking a game from the Americans. He relieved Herring who began poorly by allowing Pittsfield three runs with one out in the first inning. Walsh then pitched well the rest of the game as Bridgeport won 6 to 3.
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Ed Walsh
Pittsfield
Walsh
Herring
Bridgeport
Harvey Returns Home Amid Boxing News
Charles J. Harvey, manager of Ted Lewis, returned from England yesterday. Lewis will sail for home in about three weeks. Harvey expects Joe Beckett to come here after his bout with Tommy Burns in London on June 16. The piece notes broad public support for Theodore Roosevelt after his death.
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Charles J. Harvey
Ted Lewis
England
Lewis
Harvey
Joe Beckett
Tommy Burns
London
Ruths Two Homers Set Up New Record
Babe Ruth hit two home runs at the Polo Grounds to surpass his 1919 mark for two homers in a single afternoon. The Yankees star already owns the major league record with four two homer afternoons this season and many multi homer days in prior campaigns.
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Ruth
Polo Grounds
Babe Ruth
Yankee Mauler
Wilkinson
Kerr
White Sox
Harper
Red Sox
Babe
Zachary
Carlson
Washington
Snyder
Iwin Wins Latonia Peter Quince Purse Feature
Latonia Kentucky June 26 Iwin owned by E R Bradley defeated Fern Handley and Dancing Spray in a mile feature with a late surge. A disqualification in the last race swapped victory from Arrow Point to Lady Fair Play as Merimee interfered near the finish. Virgo and Magivan followed in the final order.
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Latonia
Peter Quince
E. R. Bradley
Iwin
Fern Handley
Dancing Spray
Lady Fair Play
Merimee
Wilson
Virgo
Magivan
McCabe to Fight Murray on July 3 in Bridgeport
Mike McCabe, the fighting harp of New York, trains at Jackawar club for a July 3 bout with Ty Murray at the Casino. A 15 fight winning streak backs McCabe as he spars to counter Murray, a known knockout artist, and matchmaker George Dwyer promises a possible future clash with Red Allen if McCabe wins decisively.
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Mike McCabe
Fighting Harp
New York
Bridgeport
Ty Murray
McCabe
Murray
George Dwyer
Hornsby and Ruth Rivalry Highlight All Around Play
The piece weighs Hornsby as superior in steady batting and fielding while Babe Ruth dominates as a fearsome long hitter. It notes Ruth’s sensational power attracting fans and owners’ interest, driving gate receipts despite Hornsby’s steadier all around skills.
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Hornsby Superior
Rogers Hornsby
Babe Ruth
Hoornsby
Babe
Sald
Landon Triumphs In Intercollegiate High Jump Feat
Yale athlete R W Landon soared to 6 feet 4 inches to win the intercollegiate high jump, nearing the record and signaling potential selection for Antwerp Olympics. Templeton of Stanford pressed with 6 feet 2 inches as Landon’s leap echoed Beeson and Horine era feats and Olympic prospects.
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Hughes
R. W. Landon
Yale
Antwerp
W. M. Oler
Landon
Templeton
Stanford
Beeson
Horine
Heeson
John Murphy
Multnomah Club
Portand
Murphy
Philadelp
Horinaould
Grumpelt
Porter
Johnstone
London
A. W. Richards
Brigham Young University
Philadelphia
America
Stockholm
Antwarn
Greenwich Golfer Lewis Wins Court to Face Hovey for Title
Reggie Lewis, the Greenwich standout, defeats Minor to reach the final round against state champion Roger Hovey at Brooklawn club. Hovey beat Taft 3 and 2. The 36 hole match featured a large crowd and featured several semifinal results across divisions.
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Lewis
Brooklawn
Hovey- Lewis
R. S
Weatogue
Reggie Lewis
Greenwich
Roger H. Hovey
Brooklawn Club
W. Parker Lesley
Minor
Hovey
C. P. Taft
Pine Orchard
Taft
American doubles team wins match at Wimbledon
Wimbledon, England June 26 American Davis Cup pair Johnston of California and Tilden of Philadelphia defeated French duo Gobert and Laurentz in doubles at the British championship. They won 6-2 6-0 16 9-7 as royals looked on, delaying start minutes for royal party viewing.
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Wimbledon
England
William M. Johnston
California
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Andra Gobert
William M. Laurentz
Eastbourne
King George
Queen Mary
Duke of York
Princess Mary
American oarsmen try out the Henley course
American oarsmen familiarized themselves with the Royal Henley Regatta course in Henley England as races loom. Union Boat Club of Boston, defending the Grand Challenge Cup, completed the full course in 7 minutes 31 seconds, 24 seconds faster than last Tuesday. The Stewards Cup four rowers Whitman Pow Linder Fisher tested a new boat recently arriving from Oxford.
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Henley
England
Union Boat Club
Boston
Whitman
Pow
Linder
Fisher
Oxford
Mexican Officer Dismisses Villa as Hero
El Paso June 26 General Jose Gonzalo Escobar arrived at Juarez to pursue Pancho Villa. He said Villa is a cowardly bandit not a fearless hero and that good horses and small, well mounted detachments will win the pursuit. He cited 10,000 government troops in Chihuahua with room for 50,000 more if needed.
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el Paso
Texas
Pancho Villa
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Juarez
Villa
Escobar
Amaro
Chihuahua
Eastern League Scores and Standings Highlight Recent Games
In Albany the Albany team beat Hartford after a 12 inning game with Batteries Harrington and Swett and Sherman and Damm. Worcester hosted Waterbury with Kahn and Shimault and Keifer and Tyler as the battery pair. Springfield hosted New Haven with Hehl and Rudolph. Pittsfield faced Bridgeport with Brubling, Brazil and Walsh contributing. Team standings list Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, Worcester, Hartford, Albany with today’s schedule including key divisional matchups and Sunday games.
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Albany
R. EL
Brubling
Brazil
Walsh
Herring
E. Walsh
Bridgeport
Pittsfield
New Haven
Springfield
Waterbury
Worcester
Hartford
Standings And Results From The League Today
Standings show Boston 6 New York 3 and Chicago 6 Cleveland 3 with others. Games today include New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston and St Louis at Cincinnati. Des Moines shortstop Isa-Ray French sold yesterday to New York Americans for 5000 dollars. Fred Lear released by New York NL team sent to San Antonio Texas League.
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Louis
St. Speaker
Clevela
Jackson
Chicago
Milan
Washingt
A Johnston
Hornsby
St. Louis
Daubert
Cincin
Roush
Cincinnati
Smith
New York
Robertson
Chi
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
St Louis
Des Moines
Isa—Ray
French
New York Americans
Fred Lear
San Antonio
W. Pc
Boston Oe
Fis
Mia
Philadelphia A
St. Louis Z
Iladelphia
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Knabe
Theodore Roosevelt
Yankee Clouter
M’cabe
Red Allen
Hoenep
R. S. Minor
J. H. Alcorn
R. M. Lewis
W. P. Seeley
W. A. Jackson
R. H. Hovey
White
F. R. Holland
A. Winterg
Sanford
Waldo
Holland
Monagan
Bunker
Fursens
Japp
M. J. Warner
A. D. Dodge
C. H. Zimmerman
H. H. Pease
C. A. Baldwin
Ray Brown
Ralph Blackburn
H. M. Rideback
H. L. Peters
J. M. Johnson
A. H. Chase
M. F. Zunder
HE. H. Bradley
J. Godfrey
J. Williams
W. J. Bushnell
Johnston
Godfrey
Zunder
R. G. Bigelow
B. P. Merriman
N. Wheeler
H. G. Strong
C. A. Phelps
W. F. Whittemore
W. J. Sweeney
W. F. Fausett
Wheeler
Bigelow
Sweeney
Phelps
Tilden
National League
Giants
Lear
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