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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

12

Opening Matches Seen as Court Classic Opens

Wimbledon England June 21 Vincent Richards and Howard Kinsay, two man American tennis team, advance to the second round of the origins division. Suzanne Lenglen loses in a doubles exhibition while local favorites and international stars compete in the Brent court classic event marking its semi centennial.

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National League Scores Mixed As NY Leads Phillies 10 to 3

Fragmented box score style lists NL results with New York defeating Philadelphia 10 to 3. Other entries mention Boston, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St Louis in unclear formats. American League shows Cleveland, Chicago, Washington and Detroit results with incomplete inning notes.

New York Philadvlonia Boston Brooklyn Innsieend Pittsburch Tain Brookilyn Rhoston Cincinnati Chicago Inninka Chicas Washington Cnnndelphia Heaton Detroit Sir Loulx Suny Pittsburgh St. Taulo St. Louis Cardinals Rhom Sean OS Huntzinger Billy Curler Tol Hoenaby Baltumley Wuthworth Beeson Helhart Sotheron Warhlunters Finwern Carey Custer Moore Ceanthany Linus & Nes Menrer Kremer Ean Jonnsy Dings Serhorim Tuniainger Keener Hite Ohtharu Loaine Uuntainger Umbirse Storen, Reardon and Quighese- Tine Brookton Philadelphia Chienso Ciuchinnatt St. Louly Cleveland

Pittsburgh Takes Game From Cards On Way To St. Louis

Waner and Cuyler lead a strong Pittsburgh attack as the Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals. The victory keeps Pittsburgh on track toward the World Series with solid hitting and clutch plays from key stars.

Pittsburgh ST. Louis

Kirkwood to Show Fame to Local Fans Exhibition Match Planned

Kirkwood prepared to showcase his trick golf skills in a July 1 exhibition at Kanawha Country Club. He faces Dick Wehardson and Sammy Klfnrn with Jim Meaney of Huntington as others, as the club announces the event. The annual Kanawha open golf tournament follows on August 16 3 with 72 holes stroke play and a 9500 prize for low professional score plus medals for low amateur.

Alan Be Owerdet

Boxing Showdown Years Away Amid Commission Hearing

New York June 21 The much anticipated Tex Rickard promoted boxing showdown with Jess Willard and the state athletic commission faces delays. Rickard plans to present Dempsey’s opponent July 1 at White Plains while the boxing board weighs training and venue details. Observers note the fight hinges on commission support and potential conflicts within the sport’s leadership.

New York Jang Gene Tanney Dempsey Tanney Galfer Eit Reka Lunney Conunixaton Harry Whna Hickard Ylao Jack Dowpeer Teimecrow Dee Tomore Hickard

Brooklyn and Boston Split Narrow Doubleheader Losses

In a tight two game series Brooklyn and Boston split results. Boston won the opener 7 to 4 with late offense after a strong start by Eunecure and Cooney contributing key hits. Brooklyn salvaged the second game 6 to 4 behind solid pitching and timely hits from Tyner and Cooney in a low scoring contest.

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Nitro Defeats Barboursville 14 to 1 in Easy Victory

Nitro baseball club roped Barboursville Sunday in a lopsided 14 to 1 win. Pitcher Trump started for the visitors and received solid support from Snyder and the rest of Nitro's lineup. Base hits included Carney, J Casta, and Kessler, with strong defensive plays aiding the win.

Nitro Barboursville Trump Snyder Som Uy Row T. Korboursvilla Nhiro Carney J. Casta Kessler O'Gorman Truslow Sturkeon Casta Clark

Final Sport Puts Wayne to Victory

Wayne victory at Aqueduct in a windy, slow time as horse names like Union and Wayne clash. Monte Ferrat and Centrifugal press hard. Distant bets favor well-bred runners with noted purses and upsets in one mile events.

Wayne

Dunbar Team Seeks Baseball Games in 1900s Style

Dunbar manager Charla Megrinon reorganized the club and seeks Yankee challenge games with all local clubs. Morrison plans a heavy schedule, arranging open dates and aiming to meet rivals. He invites Monular club to contact Charlie Morrison, Box 23, Dunbar, W.Va. for arrangements.

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Athletics Win By Error In Eleventh

Philadelphia tallies seven runs to seven in the eleventh, upsetting a close game as Boston gains the lead late. The Athletics commit an error, allowing the decisive run while Philadelphia’s pitching falters. Zhaiser, Garton, Wilts, Moumel, Coch rane contribute to the rally and securing a 7 to 6 victory.

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Cleveland Beats Chicago to Grab Second Place in Series

Cleveland wins the opening game to seize second place by breaking a Chicago tie. Shaute pitched in relief as Cleveland benefited from better hit execution, while Chicago struggled to convert chances. Highlighted by strong hitting late, Cleveland edges Chicago 2 to 1 after tying the series.

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Colossal Cop Matt McGrath Dominates National Throws

Feg Murray profiles Matt McGrath of New York, star of the 16-pound hammer and weight throws, noting his national titles since 1908, Olympic pedigree, and famed humor. The piece references his record marks of 40 feet 63 inches in the weight throw and 40 feet 4 inches in hammer, plus his Irish heritage and NYAC association. It also mentions Pat McDonald and Pat Ryan as rivals, and a tangential note about Tex Rickard denying a poultry show at Madison Square Garden.

Philadelphia Matt McGrath New York Matt Pat McDonald Pat Ryan Ireland New York Athletic Club Antwerp Feg Murmay Sava Tex Rickard Madison Square Garden Plymouth

Mrs Cecil Leitch Wins Two Rounds In Brit Open

Cecil Leitch of England, holder of many titles, won the first two rounds of the Brit Open, defeating Mrs Deritten Jon by six ups and four to play. Mary Mann and Gletina Collett also advanced, with Collett advancing after a scratch advance. Elvis Nasamond Sherwood reached the third round without a match, and 17 year old French star Bills Rimmone De La Chaume captured two rounds.

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