Pity The Nats as Washington Struggles In A L Title Chase
Washington’s Walter Johnson era team fights in the American League trailing the Athletics by four games. The Senators, once strong finishers, must rely on remaining games against the Mackmen to narrow the gap. Athletics show signs of cracks but a winning streak by Washington remains crucial for a late surge. Cochrane Simmons Foron Barstis Grote Walberg are noted factors as pitching and hitting gauge hopes.
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The Vain Sacrifice and the Angry Batter
A poem by L C Davis laments a failed sacrificial plan that handicapped the batter and sparked his fury. The speaker portrays a doleful sigh and a bitter, infernal scheme behind the disappointment.
Sweet to: Connolly taunts umpires and candy token suspension tale
Veteran player anecdotes fill this column with colorful baseball lore. Mervin Connolly recalls a Kansas City incident with umpire Bill Guthrie when a jawing exchange led to a three day suspension. Other notes flash quick sketches of players, uniforms, and quirks from the era.
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Bud) Connolly
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Altoona Franchise Returns to Daily in Financial Shuffle
The Middle Atlantic league franchise from Jeannette was returned to the circuit after local managers defaulted on rent. Elmer M. Dally of Eberleburg took charge as Charleston and Altoona split a doubleheader amid crowding and security. James LaMont of Altoona had brought the club mid May after sponsors faltered. Home runs and pennant chatter marked the day as Charleston’s Senators beat the Johnnies 11 7 and 4 0 in the doubleheader.
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Second Frame Sports Give Locals Lead
JORRetown Pa June 16 Dick Hobligell leads Charleston Senators in a doubleheader win over the Johnnies 11 10 and 10 7 giving Charleston a slim first place edge. Cumberland Colts drop Beekly Knights 6 4 as both clubs total 52 hits on the afternoon.
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Shires and Dean Lure Fans As Gate Juices Drop
Major league magnates seek colorful players to boost receipts as gate revenue flags. In Milwaukee Shires leads the league in hitting at .425 after a reforming stint with the Brewers, while Houston hosts Dean the Texas league slugger seen as major league material. Cardinals, Athletics, and other clubs eye marketable stars to revive fan interest amid rearranged schedules and doubleheaders.
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Billy Manley to Fight on Point Pleasant Card
Billy Manley heavyweight challenger for a six round main event at Point Pleasant Friday night. Opponent Jack Kearns of Akron weighs more and has recent ring experience. The show marks the American Legion chapter's first card and Manley aims for victory despite shaky months, while Kearns brings a steely edge from recent losses.
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Singles Queen Quits Affair and Others Return
Miss Lucy Newberry withdraws from the West Virginia closed tennis championship limiting participation to about 100 entrants across singles and doubles events. Defending champions remain in play. top seeds include Farkle, Cohn, Curphey, Trask, Skinner, Weber, Wilkinson, Biddle, and Arkle in men’s singles while Miss Carspecken is favored in women’s singles with national ranking. Matches begin at 10 a.m. at Charleston Tennis Club, four-day event barring bad weather.
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J. D. Curphey
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Robert Biddle
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CG. Jones
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Morgantown
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West Virginian With National Ranking, Boasting the No. 31 Position, Has Bee
Primo Redmond Fight Postponed By Court Ruling
NEW YORK June 10 The United States court of appeals reserved a decision on Primo Carners Italian boxer appeal from a lower court injunction barring a fight with Jack Sharkey before September 30 without Madison Square Garden consent. He must delay his second metropolitan appearance with Pat Redmond at Enbete field Brooklyn as promoter Jimmy Johnson postpones the show.
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Jack Sharkey
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Young Stribling
Pat Redmond
Enbete Field
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