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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
8
Canton’s Hooper Coals lost 13 to 6 to the Cleveland Tellings at Lakeside stadium after a rough defensive showing. Gants, Stull, Walton, Leber and Roberts figured prominently as Canton struggled with fielding errors and inconsistent pitching.
The Buckeye Pro League convenes at the Hotel Portage in Akron to decide four new franchises joining Canton Akron Lorain and Warren. William Strang of Canton presides as teams submit $500 entrance fees to treasurer A. L. Oscar.
Sacred Hearts clash with Mirkin Cigars at Cutlery field as Rose Field hosts Farwick Hardwares versus Hutch Barbers. 5 Soskin Drugs and Empire Markets battle for second place at Chemical field.
New Castle defeats Youngstown 2 to 0 in a tense nine inning contest. McKinley doubled and Carl scored on a sacrifice fly to give New Castle the lead, aided by strong pitching from Steen who earned the win, while Haley and Picard held the visitors in check.
George Stribling faces Paul Berlenbach in a June 21 light-heavyweight title test at Madison Square Garden. The Georgian challenger brings speed and skill to counter Berlenbachs hard left hook and body punches. Risko's edge over Berlenbach informs a cautious forecast as Stribling seeks a cleaner, sharper performance to claim the crown.
William Tilden appears set to retire from amateur tennis at the end of the current season. Sources say he is influenced by C. C. Pyle and a recent defeat to A. H. Chapin Jr. signals a decline, with a Broadway venture distraction added to his focus away from tennis.
Yankees beat the Indians 6 5 in eight innings before rain ended play. Hoyt started for New York, Braxton relieved in the seventh, and Smith left early after giving up six hits. The Indians led 5 4 before the rain stoppage.
National League top hitters Hartnett of Chicago 12 and Kelly of New York 6 led yesterday's games while Snyder of New York added, Teedt of Boston posted 517, league totals show American 164 National 147. Ruth of New York led American with 19 and Bottomly of St. Louis led National with 9.
Wet and gloomy conditions in Paris on June 7 threatened to stop play at the international hard courts championships.
From By England June 7 The American team of professional golfers arrived to take part in the north of England championship. Play begins tomorrow and runs through Thursday. They likely face the same team that beat them decisively at Virginia Water in the Ryder cup matches. Meanwhile the American amateurs are scattered with Bobby Jones at St Anne’s Watts Gunn and Roland McKenzie in Paris, while Jess Sweetser Francis Culmet and Jess Wimbledon sailed home last Saturday.
Andy Brown and Hosey Lindsey, Akron, meet in a six round main event at Dotys gym tonight. The card includes two more six rounders and three four round bouts featuring Canton and Akron callers with prospects like Jeff Canton and Sammy Harn Akron as undercards.
Instructions for a forehand drive in tennis emphasize grip as a baseball bat, side body positioning, and waist high racket path. The guide stresses full body involvement and balance with weight shifting from right to left, plus strong mental focus on the game over distractions.
Brooklyn beats Pittsburgh 4 to 6 with Grimes holding the Pirates scoreless and Aldridge allowing four safeties. Giants overpower Cubs 15 to 3 in New York with eight runs in the fifth. Kelly Snyder and Hartnett homer for New York. Fitzsimmons and Synder M lead the win.
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