McGraw Explains Giants Slump Amid Cold Weather
Giants manager John J. McGraw, using a wheelchair, blames cold weather and reduced morning practice for declining form after four wins in fourteen games. He cites erratic hitting, poor fielding, and pitching woes while praising Cubs as the top team seen, with Pirates and Reds looming. He plans a statement on the Baker controversy and notes Memorial Day games in Philadelphia.
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American League Pet. Standings and Today’s Games
Baseball standings show teams such as Chicago, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati with today’s schedule listing Philadelphia at St. Louis, New York at Cincinnati, Chicago at Brooklyn, and other matchups across the circuit including Columbus at Indianapolis and Milwaukee at St. Paul.
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Lewis Loses One Fall but Keeps Mat Title
In Philadelphia on May 22 Ed Lewis retained the world wrestling title despite losing the first fall to Italian champion Renato Gardini. Lewis won the second fall and Gardini could not stage a comeback in the deciding tumble to claim the crown.
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Baseball pennant chase mixed results headline recap
The Giants beat the Pirates 10 to 8 in a high scoring game while the Dodgers routed the Reds 9 to 2 and St Louis edged Boston 5 to 4. Chicago led the league as Sid Nation’s Cubs topped the Phillies 8 to 6 and New York closed within a half game of the Yankees with a 5 to 4 win.
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Coe Beats Dubuque in Errorful Game, 10 to 7
Gedar Rapids May 22 Coe defeated Dubuque University 10 to 7 in a wild game noted for errors by both sides. Dubuque had early runs, Tullis replaced Bird on the Koha mound and held the Blue and White nine to one hit. The score tied at 7 in the eighth when Tullis won with a bases loaded triple.
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Cobb Fever Grips Tigers as Cobb Rebounds at Detroit
Detroit May 22 Ty Cobb defies critics by leading the Tigers in runs and starling batting while battling for Detroit's first American League title in fifteen years. At thirty eight in his eighteenth season Cobb replaces doubts with a surge of vitals around the sacks and in the box score.
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Dempsey Will Fight Anybody Says Kearns
Jack Dempsey manager Jack Kearns said the heavyweight champion will fight Harry Wills or any opponent the public demands. He dismissed New York reports that Dempsey refused a Wills bout, stating Dempsey will fight whoever is demanded by the public.
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Georges Carpentier Training In Secret For Gibbons Fight
Francois Deschamps states the final training week for Georges Carpentier prior to the Gibbons bout will be secret. Critics question whether secrecy hides Carpentier’s readiness or poor conditioning while fans question why public workouts are restricted. Deschamps remains resistant to pressure for open camps and public access.
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Dan Dobb quotes and quips in a late 20th century column
A collage of cheeky remarks covers politics fashion and international issues. The author mocks strong platforms plus contrasts Russian and German attitudes and notes a local crime rumor about a man in Younkers wanting Sing Sing. The piece ends with a season’s moral about coveting neighbors gardens.
Ohio State Diamonds Defeat Illinois 8 to 2 in Big Ten game
Urbana Illinois May 22 Ohio State defeated Illinois 8 to 2 in a conference game eliminating Illinois from the Big Ten title race. Workman the Buckeye pitcher held the Illini to four scattered hits while Kinderman and Barta allowed ten Buckeye hits.
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Miss Wethered Easily Wins British Golf Title
Port Rush May 2 Miss Joyce Wethered golf standout of Great Britain defeated Mrs Cautley in the final round to win the British championship by seven up with six to play.
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Nebraska Sheriff Schedules Auction of Defunct Railroad
Sheriff Sailing of Gage county orders sale of the Kansas City North Western railroad assets in Gage county for back taxes since 1914 totaling about 9000 dollars. The line runs between Virginia Nebraska and Kansas City. Sheriff will take possession of tracks and Virginia station and plans a public auction on June 26 if no bids arrive.
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Hawkeyes Beat Jap Ball Tear In Iowa City
In Iowa City on May 22, the University of Iowa baseball team defeated Meiji University of Japan 8 to 2. Key plays featured Shoescind catches and a double play by Nidegawa and strong hitting from Scernlon and Seantlebury.
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Canada May Put Ban On Horse Racing
Ottawa reports parliament considers anti racing bills that would stop betting on races and ban gambling, with prison terms for violations. The measures require passage by both houses and would bar Canadian newspapers from publishing race track information and block entry of American papers carrying racing entries and odds.
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Light Liquor Rider Looms For Farm Bill
Congressman Loring M Black Jr of New York announced a plan to amend the McNary Haug agricultural bill to legalize sale of light wines and beers He argued prohibition depresses spirits prices and the measure would restore the market for over 3 52 billion pounds of farm products This amendment would be backed by the house wet bloc members
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Young Lacoste French Hope In Davis Cup Matches
Paris May 22 Rene Lacoste the 19 year old French tennis hope is raising optimism for France in the Davis Cup series whether William Tilden plays or not critics call Lacoste the probable successor to Tilden. European writers hail his Riviera season as scintillating and note his growing mastery and poise in contrast to American champion Tilden.
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Small Boys Busy on Their Sparrow Traps
Development state today indicate that the crusade launched yesterday by the Daily Times to eliminate English sparrows will be successful. Fifteen boys have visited Frank Burk's carpenter shop on Fifth street since last night to obtain a pattern for a sparrow trap. Each youngster said he would make a cage and join the campaign. Boys who make their own traps will receive 25 cents for every 12 sparrows they bring to the Daily Times office.
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Children Aid Escape at Utah State Penitentiary
Salt Lake City Utah May 22 Playing children aided in the escape of Gene Devosse from the Utah State penitentiary yesterday. Devosse, cleaning the administration building area, carried rubbish to the gate and fled into the city as guards held their fire.
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Limestone Orders Open for June Farm Use
Benton City farmers are urged to place limestone orders at the Farm Bureau office for June delivery. Lime aids corn plowing mixing and soil preparation, with full alfalfa seeding targeted for July or August after plowing. A carload shipment to Vinton is planned for the first week of June at 1.70 dollars per ton delivered.
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