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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1926

Page

21

Lenglen Wins Hard Court Tennis Title in Brilliant Play

Suzanne Lenglen defeated Mary Browne of California to win the International hard courts tennis championship in soggy conditions. Browne started strong but Lenglen outplayed with precise placements and quick reflexes despite rain and wet courts. Browne praised Lenglen after the match, admitting the French champion's superiority.

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Crusader Captures Belmont Stakes Victory At Belmont Park

Belmont Park witnessed Crusader son of Man O'War surge from behind to win the Belmont Stakes, earning 849,650 for the Glen stable. Eapiog owned by William Zlaglers At took second, a length ahead of J. B. Widener's Waste with Iarl Sandeantelda. Race finish on muddy track timed in 2 33 1. Krone Jones reported Quickstep disap from Latonta fixture, Babe led Arcady Prince of Waran, with a purse of 96,440. Clipsella Stakes went to Krick from B F J Holland stable, in a photo finish over Thirteen Lizzy and Ethel Dear for 77,740. The five and one-half furlongs concluded with Fun Int:08.

New York Crusader Man O'War Belmont Park Glen Stable Eapiog William Zlaglers J. B. Widener Waste Iarl Sandeantelda Dheplay Latonta Babe Arcady Prince of Waran Krick F. J. Holland Stable Lizzy Ethel Dear

High School Boy boxing star sets West Virginia record

Bobby Grant, Charleston high school boy and junior welterweight champion, plans another bout in Portsmouth Ohio on June 21. He has fought three years, lost none in his ten bouts, and defeated rivals from Huntington Ashland and Cincinnati. His recent win boosted his statewide reputation as he trains to maintain the streak.

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Tribes Still Play Own Game of Ball in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma City a traditional Indian ball game is described by W A Durant and Choctaw Nimeectf Choctaw. Twenty four players, two poles, buckskin pockets, and sticks determine scoring. eight points win. The game resembles baseball in structure but forbids hand use and allows trips and strikes. Players suffer bruises and hand injuries.

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Ruth Fails To Hit In Yankees Loss At St Louis

St Louis Browns topped the Yankees 6 to 4 as Hoyt allowed four runs. Ruth went hitless in five at bats with a walk, while Mel Ott and Gehrig homered for New York. McManus and Gehrig supplied St Louis power in a tense game.

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Pirates split four game series with Phils in 8-2 win

Pirates victorious 8 to 2 over the Phillies to even the four game set. The source notes a former Chicago player contributing, highlighting a former Cubs affiliate involved in the win. Team and player details emphasize the Pirates move to split the series.

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