Ruth Through Experts Believe After Row With Boston Braves
Babe Ruth ends comeback with the Boston Braves amid bitterness after three months. No major league club offers him a contract. Ruth considers options including radio, tours, or organizing boys clubs. Critics say the break strains Braves finances and team discipline as Ruth eyes next move.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
New York
Babe Ruth
Boston Braves
Ela
New Yorke
Ruth
Boston
Ture Wilk
New York Yankees
Ruth Reaches Spot Marked X in Baseball
In New York on June 3, Babe Ruth is described as having reached the spot marked X in baseball, with Boston signifying the starting point of a waning career. The piece notes fans' shifting reaction as Ruth ages, questions if a once almighty slugger can contribute again, and mentions Judge Fuchs’s signing and publicity surrounding Ruth. It highlights lingering doubts about his value and lingering public fascination.
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McKechnie
Ruth
Boston
Emil Fuchs
Bill McKechnie
Babe
Whale
Spirite
Victs
Assistba
Gunite
Eweel
I Teague
Yankees
Imsalf
Saben
Boston Otter
Fuchz
Teast
Universal Service
New York
Babe Ruth
Ruth Hall
Bentlemen
Fuchs
Curt Davis
Phillies
al Service
Moody Wins Return Match in St George's Hill Tourney
Helen Wills Moody California star returns to competition in England, beating Joan M Notley 8-0 6-2 to reach the third round of the St George's Hill tournament. She plans Beckenham Wimbledon preparation and notes cautious play due to a back issue. Moody praised support from All England and expects strong Wimbledon opposition.
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Egham
Surrey
Eng
Helen Wills Moody
California
Helen Jacobs
Californian
England
Mrs. Moody
Misa Notley
Mary Hardwick
Billy York
Cubs Defeat Cardinals to End St. Louis Streak in Chicago
Chicago Cubs topped St. Louis 6 to 2, ending the Cardinals seven-game winning run. Charley Root pitched effectively, limiting the champions to nine hits and driving in a run with a single and a homer as Chicago pulled away late.
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Chicago
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
New York Giants
Charley Root
Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Rot
Ed Hensser
Bill Hallahan
Ray Herrell
Joe Medwick
Virgil Davin
Pass
Terry Moore
Leo Durocher
St. Kavi
Martin
Winrek
Prien
Gribert
Medwick If
C Las
Devine
Gite
Moore
Ocuyler
Dureh
SiTureet
Meurrer
Oran
Mallahsn
Harrell
Berney
Tebats
Ted
Oo Si
Louis
Eco
Gao Chiease
Mert Oupler
Root
Muna
Tnt
Alan
Heck
Cugler
Deus Lerman
Louth
Chi Murrell
Meuster
H Jahan
Bente
Heusser
Arn Reardon
Stewart
Beara
Valley Bell versus DuPont shines in Canawha Valley league bid
Amateur baseball notices lot of local moves as James P Sprachen signs with Martin club of the Valley loop and B D Yiald is released by Laing. Valley Bell hosts DuPont at Valley Bell park at six with Joe Speed Martin to pitch for Valley Bell and Milford Carney for DuPont. Ground balls overran outs at Coal Fork. Ed Withrow returns as Cottrells Auto Service manager. Blossom Dairy team earns public sympathy after a recent accident before resuming play next week.
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James P. Sprachen
Martin Club
Valley Loop
Johnny Laing
Laing
B. D. Yiald
Valley Bell Park
Valley Bell
duPont
Tradt
Joe
Speed) Martin
Milford Carney
Ducos
Charleston
Coal Fork
Jarrell
Blossom Dairy Club
Valley Tongue
All-Star Game Called Off After Accident Injures Blossom Dairy Players
Twilight and Kanawha valley leagues planned an all star game for charity. Blossom Dairy announced it will not be played as injuries to eight players from Blossom Dairy were sustained in a truck crash that also burned one door, now removed for safety. Blossom Dairy will cover medical care and recovery, while Barton of Twilight praised the action.
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Twilight
C. R. Barton
Blossom Dairy
Atte
Sam A. Slaman
Valley Loop
Blos
Som Ealry Company
Sloman
Mahan
Mayor to Attend Zontini Welcome Banquet in Charleston
Charleston leaders and business and sports figures will honor Johnny Zontini, former Seth High and Marshall College star, with a banquet at the Daniel Boone hotel Saturday evening. Admission is $2 per plate, with game-ticket included for a Huntington night event where Zontini debuts with the Benators.
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Charleston
Truulh
Johnny Zontini
Seth High
Marshall
Benators
Daniel Boone Hotel
Walter Oates
Huntington
Zontink
Benator
W. Cox
Banrnet
Pirates Beat Farm Team In Rain Delayed Tilt
In Fortsmouth on June 3 the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated their farm club the Portsmouth Pirates 5 to 4 in a game halted by rain in the sixth inning. Home runs came from Schricker and Paul Waner for Pittsburgh. The Portsmouth lineup included Brown Schricker Lameier Kraemer and Deweere.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Portsmouth Pirates
Schricker
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Wavencces
Portsmouth
Brown
Lameier
Kraemer
Deweere
Pile to Meet Guthrie in Afternoon Game at Kelly Field
The Pile Hardware team faces Guthrie at Kelly Field at two this afternoon. Hardware aims for their twelfth victory with Dolan pitching the deciding game.
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Hardware
Guthrie
Kelly Eld
Hardware Boys
Dolan
Rain Halts Play In Junior Meet
PARKERSBURG June 3 Rain halted the annual state junior tennis tournament after two first round matches. C Pignato of Dunbar defeated H Piggott of Parkersburg 6 3 9 7, J Santrock of Buce beat L Kenna of Charleston. Sam Dill defending champion led W Rice 6 1 1 0 when rain stopped play. In boys singles D Parsons of Huntington defeated C 7 6 0 6 0 in the first round.
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Parkersburg
Tain
C. Pignato
Dunbar
H. Piggott
J. Santrock
Buce
L. Kenna
Charleston
Sam Dill
W. Rice
D. Parsons
Huntington
Son
Ladies' Day Program Set For Capitol View Today
Ed Gallipan, pro, announces the first in a series of ladies day programs at Capitol View Golf Course. No greens fees today or on future Tuesdays. fees will be reduced to 25 cents.
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Capitol View
Gallipan
Baseball Row: Medwick and Tagliaferro Shine
The report highlights Joe Medwick and Rollie Taggart delivering strong hits for the Six, with four late-inning drives. Also noted are Terry’s strong relief work and Cleveland’s victory, while Gehringer struggles for the American League. Standings show Athlet Vaurhan and Pirates leading, with scattered player names and team references.
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Mem Ny
Joe Medwick
Rollie Taga Medwick
Eboved
Dill Terry
National League
Jsic
Miemney
Cleveland
Charie Gehinger
Plager Jonhian
Athiet Vaurhan
Pirate
Ato
Martin
Cardy Ae
Aan Foxx
Athletica
Asa Hemaley
Brown
Medwick
Cardi
Thom Retains Mat Honors at Armory
Thom, coach at Indiana University, defends his top spoke title in a two out of three falls main event at the Armory weekly mat show. He defeats Pedigo of Louisville in 16:32, then 41:01, forcing submission with an arm lock. Semifinal saw Canadian Chris Karaboska top Kiet in three falls. Leo Donohue beats Eddie Pope in opener.
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Billy Thom
Indiana University
Blacksmith
Pedigon
Louisville
American Legion Weekly
the Armory
Thom
Pedigo
Marion Mynater
Alex’ Karaboska
Big Kiet
Met
Karaboske
Kiet
Chancery
Leo Donohue
Flint
Mich
Eddie Pope
Boston
Charleston Skeet Members Plan State Meet Meeting
Charleston Skeet club members meet tonight at 7 30 at 609 Virginia Street East to discuss plans for the state skeet tournament likely to be held here and to appoint a committee to confer with Kanawha Skeet club about joint effort in staging the event.
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Charleston
Virginia Street East
Milkmen Battle in Twilight League Contest
Coal Fork and Valley Bell battled through eight innings before darkness as Coal Fork tied Valley Bell at 3-3 after holding the visitors to two runs in the sixth. Buckley, Rotgin, and Smith contributed key hits as DuPont later shut out Owens A.C. 12-0 at Valley Bell Park in Twilight league action notching 7-3 hit disparity and 3 errors behind starting pitcher Reynolds.
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Coal
Udd
Valley Bell
Forkers
Coal Ford
Buckley
Reynalda
Baker
Totem
Buckte
Faulknier
Sler
Dot Roigio
Sete
Pilson Frasi
Muna
Noyes
Martin
Hazier
Donegan
Rotgin
Faulkater
Filson
UN Hines
Vencill
Hase
Dodigen
Smith
DuPont
Owens A. C
Tngram
Uy Gandy
Witrox Rt
Sommera
Reynolds P
Mitehel
Janosan
Long
Pago
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