Giants' Slump Stirs Fans Over McGraw Criticism
New York Giants linger in last place as fans question manager John McGraw's approach. Despite strong pitching and a solid infield, players resent old school tactics, while stars like Terry Walker Hubbell Ott push for better results. Critics say leadership may be hindering success rather than the on-field talent.
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Gomez Dominates Athletics In Doubleheader Victory
Gomez scattered eight hits as the A's were defeated 3 to 1 in the opener. McNair tripled and Dykes sacrificed in a first inning score, while a third inning rally gave the Yankees the lead and win.
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Washington Grant Track Meet Rescheduled After Rainout
The Washington vs Grant high school dual track meet at Coe field was postponed from Thursday to Saturday with events starting at 1 30 p m.
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Walker Ready to Choose Bout Option With Griffith
In Chicago, promoter Nate Lewis awaits word from Mickey Walker manager Jack Kearns on a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium set for June 24 with Tuffy Griffith. A decision hinges on a doctor’s report about Walker’s injured hand from the Patolino match eight days earlier. If Walker cannot fight, Griffith may meet Charley Retzlaff or Ernie Schaaf.
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Grogan to Meet Petrolle in Pittsburgh Bout on June 15
Tommy Grogan of Omaha will fight Billy Petrolle of Fargo in a ten round welterweight clash in Pittsburgh on June 15, per Grogan's manager. The bout was announced Friday in Omaha.
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Margquard Issues Book On Art Of Pitching
New York INS reports former major league southpaw Rube Marquard, longtime coach of the Atlanta Crackers, has authored a book on pitching. The piece notes his transition to author after a storied playing career.
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Chicago Dartmouth To Meet On November 25
The University of Chicago will end next season with an inter sectional game at Stagg Field against Dartmouth. Dartmouth won 25 to 7 in their 1925 meeting.
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Carey Victorious Over Lindsey 7 6 In Country Club Match
In soggy conditions three semi finals were played as Carey beat Jim Lindsey 7 6 to advance to the first flight finals. Storey won the second flight title by beating George Lindsay 2 1, and Clark edged Olney 2 1 in the fourth flight.
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Stagg national interscholastic track meet opens at University of Chicago
The 28th Stagg meet draws 486 athletes from 128 high schools. Prelims Saturday morning cover flats and hurdles with finals in the afternoon. Notable entrants include Fritz Pollard of Senn and Harry Pollard, with Kanatzer holding Kansas shot put record.
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Smallwood Resigns As Pueblo Manager
DES MOINES (UP) Walter Smallwood resigned as manager of the Pueblo club in the Western League announced by president and owner Charles W. Lee. Ernest Neitzke will helm the club until a new manager is chosen. Lee noted Smallwood left to pursue private business in Pueblo despite the team’s poor cellar position.
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Vines Defeats Shields In Exhibition Match
Ellsworth Vines, national singles champion, beat Davis Cup teammate Frank Shields at Sleepy Hollow Manor in Tarrytown New York. The exhibition scoreline showed Vines 7 5, 8 10, 6 3 as he won.
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Cubs Ramble Over Pirates Nine to Five at Forbes Field
The Chicago Cubs powered past the Pittsburgh Pirates 9 to 5 in a game at Forbes Field. Woody English and Riggs Stephenson led the hitting, with English collecting two doubles and two singles in five at bats. Charley Root recovered from a rough start to hold the Pirates until the eighth. Paul Waner had a bright day for Pittsburgh with a single, a double, and an eighth inning home run.
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Dodgers, Braves split twin bill as Vance, Brown shine
Brooklyn Dodgers beat Boston Braves 6 to 1 with Dazzy Vance striking out men and allowing few runs. In the nightcap Boston won 5 to 1 behind Bob Brown who extended his team’s five game win streak. Hack Wilson belted his second homer in the ninth to spoil a shutout. First game details follow.
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Sox Acquire Art Smith From Toronto Club
The Chicago White Sox announced Friday they will acquire right handed pitcher Art Smith from the Toronto club of the International league. Toronto will receive an undisclosed amount of money and players Hal McKain and Hal Anderson in return.
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Mississippi Valley League Standings and Thursday Results
Standings show Rock Island at 11 15 and Dubuque at 3 5 with all Thursday games rained out. Friday contests list Cedar Rapids at Davenport Rock Island at Burlington Waterloo at Moline Keokuk at Dubuque.
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Friday and Thursday Baseball Scores in Rain Delays
Fragmented notebook-style results show Boston, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and other teams with scattered scores and delays. Rain affected multiple games and venues including Boston and New York.
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Clevelands Rain Delays Playoff Doubleheader
Sporadic rain postpones games as Cleveland faces Detroit while New York travels to Philadelphia and Washington visits Detroit. Weather disrupts schedule with key matchups lingering.
Standings Fragments From Early Basketball Ledger
Fragmentary standings show teams such as Indianapolis Minnesota Milwaukee and Kansas City with partial records and scores. The text lists win loss percentages and head-to-head results, including city teams like Toledo Louisville Columbus and St Paul.
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Tulsa and Wichita Rain-Soaked Football Skirmish Teases
Torn schedule notes show Tulsa visiting St Joseph with wet grounds while Pueblo travels to Des Moines amid rain. Other matchups include Wichita facing Pueblo with mixed conditions as teams contend on soggy fields.
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Perfect Caddies To Win Scholarships At Northwestern
The Western Amateur Golf Association will annually select three "perfect caddies" to receive one year scholarships at Northwestern University. Dean James W. Anderson announced the plan as clubs nominate their top caddies and a committee led by Chick Evans will choose.
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Browns Beat White Sox 4 2 in Three-Run Inning
Chicago AP report says St Louis battered pitcher Al Thomas with two doubles and three singles plus a walk in the third inning to push across all four runs and defeat the White Sox.
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Deglane defeats Browning in Boston wrestling
Associated Press report shows Henri Deglane weighing 225 pounds from Montreal threw Jim Browning, 215 pounds, in Boston with a 16 minute 8 second match. Nick Italy finished at 16:08.
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Senators Sweep Red Sox In Doubleheader Rout
The Washington Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox 6 to 4 and 8 to 1 in a Thursday doubleheader. Pitcher Monte Weaver earned the win in the opener as the Senators built a lead and held on.
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Benny Leonard to Fight Saviola in Coney Island Return
New York former lightweight champion Benny Leonard resumes his comeback at Coney Island stadium on Friday night in a ten round bout against New York welterweight Andy Saviola.
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