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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1926
Page
6
Speed Martin shines in the box with strong pitching as Powell's lineup mutters errors and misplays. Donned in a high tempo game, Joe, Jimmy Jones and Dude Martin lead a late rally while Powell's hurlers struggle to limit the damage.
Feg Murray Leys reports on the Delaney Oxht Wimbledon event and a long Open Championship history. Notable names include Wilts Park and Tom Morris with various records and sons winning later titles.
June 20 In Chicago the Itnth tay reports Ruth behind his 1921 homer list, aiming to extend a club record. The piece lists players and teams including New York Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago, with scattered scoring tallies and game notes from the period.
Chicago and Cincinnati split the doubleheader with the Cubs winning the last game 4 to 3. Pitcher Binkett kept Cincinnati in check, while Art NeBeol starred for Chicago hitting a key homer and driving in runs. Cincinnati starter Walkers allowed an early lead as Chicago's offense surged late.
A June meeting at Aqueduct features Chance Play in the three-year-old colt stakes. The field includes notable runners and a $5,000 added money event, with strong entries like Dress Parade and Belmont Park challengers. The article outlines rival horses, trainers, and expectations for a fast pace.
Philadelphia June report notes national champion Tilden wins both singles and doubles at the Philadelphia Celebet club tourney. In singles he defeats Manuel Montanez in a final round. Doubles champions Randy Whiter and Wallage Johnson beat Stanley Dearson to claim the title.
Oarmen from ten institutions begin final preparations this week for the national intercollegiate regatta in Houston June 28 and the Harvard Yale classic at New London June 2. Yale and Harvard lead favorites with Washington and Navy noted contenders. Other entrants include California, Columbia, Cornell, Pennsylvania, Syracuse, and Wisconsin.
In Chicago on June 20 Wille Kamm powered a late rally as the Yankees fell in the final game of a four game set. The Yankees had closed the Western invasion with nine victories and all defeats. Grounders and long drives highlighted a tense finale as the crowd saw Chicago edge ahead with two runs.
Wimbledon coverage highlights Suzanne and others as they prepare for the tournament. The piece discusses top players like Mina and Helen Wilt, potential matchups, and the stakes of the championships with mentions of notable names such as Kitty Me-Bane and Jean Doras, outlining expectations for the women’s and doubles events.
Cuyler belted a homer with a runner aboard as the Pirates grabbed the final game to seize a lead in the series against the Giants. The decisive drive featured timely hits and strong pitching to tilt the matchup in Pittsburgh’s favor.
Walter Leverense, former Chicago White Sox hurler now with Muttato, pitched a near perfect game today before his team’s strong fielding as Buffalo defeated Reading 7 to 60 in a chaotic scoreline. The narrative includes multiple misprints and contested innings across eleven frames and partner clubs.
Olcott beat South Charleston on their grounds as seven errors by South Charleston aided Olcott. Wood pitched well for Olcott against Healan and McGowan, who struck out nine Olcott batters. Gleatt to face Charleston Gazette next Sunday in Olcott.
Washington rallied in the ninth inning with three hits and a walk to overcome the Browns 5 to 4 at South St. Williams belted a homer with one on base in the seventh to knot the score. Walter Johnson absorbed his eighth straight defeat as George Bieter returned to first base.
Cleveland beat Boston 1 to 0 to take two of four from the Red Sox and ten of fourteen against eastern clubs. Helmach, in his first Boston start, allowed eight hits and four walks while Cleveland touched none beyond a single early run. The Indians stranded 11 men, and the lone score came in the second inning as Boston's pitchers struggled with control and the fielding misplays.
Shertel limited Brooklyn to two singles as Carami defeated Brooklyn 9 to 6 in the eastern invasion finale. Wes Standaert credited for both Brooklyn hits, while Rogers Vermanty added a Nome Tun and a double for Brooklyn.
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