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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1926

Page

10

Rixey Shuts Down Opponents In Cincinnati Victory

Eppa Rixey pitched excellent ball for Cincinnati as Oldham reliefs, with Aldridge fading late. The Reds held on for a 6 to 1 win, adding runs in the fourth and seventh innings while Oldham aided by relieving him and recording key outs.

Eppa Rixey Cincinnati Inpan Theda Vitnaburgh Toi Elin Aldridge Oldham Spencer Drianen Crita Avett Reertke Picinica Criva Lars Vittanera Cincinnad Bn Aldrege Vi Sizer Alrite Viser Itive Ag Omhem Lester Pitener Abder McCormich

Detroit Streak Ends as Cleveland Tops Detroit

Detroit’s seven game win streak snapped as Cleveland scores five runs in the sixth inning on hits and a wild pitch. At the plate Detroit’s Hitenical yyscallor’s home run in the ninth nearly cleared the fence but rolled foul. Pitching miscues and wild pitches fueled Cleveland’s rally while Lord of Connecticut won a verdict over Leonardstown in a separate prelim.

Cleveland Cooper Collins Detroit Catroll Gay Cooper and Cofffny Ubie Kent Atanush Spers Eni Lord Gts Dectrion Wartfond Conn Vadis Lord Maridan Connecticut Louis Kid) Kaplan Johnny Seonard Hsntown Garcine

Ho’s Zoo In Baseball By Feg Murray

A playful look at baseball nicknames and other animal metaphors across major and minor leagues. Ted Lyons and peers are highlighted as prime pitchers while other players such as Jimmy Fox, Joe Dugan, Goslin, and Fox are noted for animal-inspired monikers. The piece surveys how names reflect personalities and eras in sports, with cultural references woven through 1920s baseball and boxing figures.

Lyon Tigers Chicago Cuba Brooklyn “Robins Philadelphia Elephants Nick Ted Lyons Chicago White Sox Lyons White Sox Naylor University Lyons Inc Hoyt Pennock Yankees Mo Hearties Animal Kingdom Jimmy Vox Athletics Providence Carson Lighee Pirate Joe Rabbit Abe Diy Maranville Brooklyn Goone” Goslin Sonatora 3Ilke Gaselia Joe Dugan Baan Tiger” Flowers Luln Firpo Pampaa Jed” Herring Igs Koxle Bendy Luss Bob Fox Katz Finland Charien BL Bull Charles Wolff W. J. Salmon Preakness Swinners Rob Wrenn Campbells

Olden Hit Hard and Oil Service Nine Washington Loses

Washington and Boston battled at Laidling field with a 12 to 3 finish as Oil Service hammered Washington with strong hitting. Buch and Palmaro led Ol Service, while Lovtineky pitched a solid game fanning all batters as Elm Elks faded.

OLDEN Washington ELKS Doston Ogden Benarnes Terat Moston Oden Palomera Sox Phughtead Boston Ontler, Palmaro and Ruel Willanana Stokes OF Service Nike Yont OU Service Wamen Rand Bullington Hamilton Buch Middleton Lovtineky Ol Hervics Laidlng Field Thom DeSotel Gentry Levy Beers Debeard Loptisky Kelas

Marmet shuts out Sharon 7 to 0 in home win

Marmet fielded strong defense and seven runs in the early innings to blank Sharon on their home diamond. Compton pitched four hitter ball for Marmet while Nailey held Marmet hitters to eight hits but costly errors doomed Sharon. Moe Laughlin and Lacy delivered key plays as Marmet dominated the game.

Marmet Sharon Compton Withers Nailey Wilson Dolder Jackson

Cartoonist Victor Over Brown's Titan in Turf Race

New York June 11 Associated Press Rud Plen ers Cartoonist Davyerne Fator won by a head over Brown's Titan in the handicap race at Aqueduct today worth $3. The meeting saw Claptrap disqualified after a late rough ride in the Dominic handicap for three year olds and upward at six and one half furlongs. Patrin won with Volante and Cinema in third. Jockeys Mee Terxart and Sharpe suspended for the remainder of the meeting. The Latonia up seventh race for three year olds and upward paid $60.60 for a $2 mutuel ticket. Multiple entries and results listed for various races. SOUTHSITLN ANKOCIATION

Dy Associated Presay New York Rud Pleners Davyerne Fator UN FE Brown Titan Aqueduct Patrin Cinema Jockers Mee Terxart Sharpe NeTaskart Claptrap Valnuts Dandy Brush Latonia At & Ila Pandnate Wae Claister

Cubs Pound Three To Win 11 3 In St Louis

The Chicago Cubs pounded three Cardinals pitchers for 10 hits and an 11 to 3 victory in St Louis. The Cardinals were limited to six safeties as Cubs pitchers struck out nine, with strong offense from notable Cubs hitters and a shaky Cardinals bullpen contributing to the lopsided score.

CUBS Lenglen Cardinal Louis Chicago Fretzau Te Wave Ellund O'Farrell Mick Hevanow Antison Pelee Hallahan Lowers Teltahet Inelny Chicar Manda Takte Tnot Keon Dufineon Troot Zinllahan Nape Johnenn Natlanan Jim Moot Topareer Johnson Neot

Phillies pound four Dodgers for 3 to 4 win

Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 3 to 4 as four Dodgers pitchers yielded 14 hits. Dob McGraw, the starter, left early after failing to retire a batter. Red Lerch homered with a man on, contributing to the Phillies five game winning streak.

Brooklyn Jura Sk Philes Mupaight Dob MccGraw Nehina Red Lerch Philadelphia

Dunbar Falls to Nitro All Stars in tight advance

Dunbar loses to Nitro All Stars in a pitching duel as Bayter outpitches Lavender. Runs come in the final frames with Truslow driving in the decisive tally and Meride reaching on a hit for a late spark. Errors and near-misses mark a hard fought game between Dunbar and Nitro.

Dunbar Duhtar Ajl Stora Watita Waghart Crnte Dufield barehite-Cartney Noyes Lavender Morrison Minos O'Gorman Truslaw Morrinaon Hughart

Latonia Feature Marred by Bad Spill

In Latonia Kentucky on June 28 a heavy spill in the ninth race marred the feature event. Jockey Bruce aboard Kentucky Cardinal sustained a fractured hip that may end his riding career. Guest of Honor rider L Craver suffered a broken nose and other riders were cut or bruised.

Latonia Gibson Foll Kentucky Crain Guest of Honor Gitton Bruoe Kentucky Cardinal Lea Guest of L. Craver Dillon Om Gibson Lunhurk

St Louis Shut Out On Chicago Field

Chicago pitchers led by Jim Edwards held St Louis to four hits and seven strikeouts as Chicago defeated St Louis 7 to 0 in the final game, with Nevers, Van Gilder, Wingard, and Dixon providing key offense behind a strong defense.

Antlers ST. Louis Chicago Jim Edwards Vialtors van Lider Thay Bunchine Ita Nevers Edwards Thancures van Gilder Wingard Andy Dixon Bebalt St. Loulm

Carbon Fuel Wins Fifth Straight in Charleston Game

Carbon Fuel defeated the Charleston Sluggers 7 5 at Ducote to register their fifth consecutive win. Carper led Carbon Fuel with multiple hits while Warn pitched sharply for the victors as Charleston mustered a late rally. A big event is planned at Ducote on Monday July 8 with doubleheaders against Dry Branch and South Charleston alongside track and field events.

Dacota Strathhs Charleston Sluggers Ducote Carper Charien Bow Catron Thres Safetien Charleston Chartefon Carlton Jock Moors Wid Warn South Charles South Charleston Dacoth Bunday Tintriye

Suzanne Sorry To Have to Quit at Wimbledon

World Champion Tennta Plater withdraws from the winter due to a weeklong illness. She thanks friends for support as Jacques Brugnon fills in and she promises to write updates from Wimbledon amid the disappointment and busy schedule.

Walvarsal Service Wimledon Luna Jean Durntra Aida Jacques Brugnon

New York Giants Rally To Beat Boston 3 0

In New York on June 28 the Giants defeated Boston 3 to 3 after an eighth inning rally. Craven twice scored to lift the Giants while Muellar Felach and Young hit key singles and a wild throw helped load the bases before the decisive out. Pitchers Eaton Goldsmith Montidge and T Taylor faced Greenfield Scott and Florence in a rough pitching matchup.

New York New York Giants Fama Boston Ovyardoul Muellar Felach Younr Crown Giants Rons Gautreau Spemton Eaton Goldemith Montidge T. Taylor Greenfield Scott Florence

Cincinnati at Line Pitt Crooklyn Heaton League

A fragment mentions Cincinnati at line with Pittsburgh and Crooklyn Heaton in a league context. No clear event, date, or outcome is provided.

Cincinnati

Grove in Fine Form Pitches Athletics to Victory

Grove dazzled with ten strikeouts as the Athletics toppled the Giants 10 to 1 in the opener. Ruth was tagged twice, Gazella four times, and Lamar sparked a first inning two-base hit, while Grove denied a shutout until late.

Grove Babe Ruth Cazella Yankees Preas! Paladelphias Jugent Letty Athletica Akees Finsty Gazella Dane Lamar Ruth Ada Hmar Sorby Abd Bona Whiladetons Rench Bane Hite Iesmast Ban¢E Hare Rove Double Piare Gykea Menon Poole Tork Foiindetugie Hiruck Hoyt McQuald Braxton Bitches Gers Gelso Wikdenrasd Moriathr

St. Albans Beats South Charleston in Big Win

St. Albans mound ace West allowed no earned runs and struck out ten as St. Albans defeated South Charleston 19 to 0 Friday. Wheaton and McCormick starred in the field while Kelley Wallace and Davie shared pitching duties for South Charleston.

Weat St. Albans Charleston Innett West Felding Wheaton and McCormick South Charleston Kelley Wallace Davie Yorat Albans Taylor

Ben White Hurt At 24 On Cleveland Tracks

Ben White a driver on grand circuit tracks was thrown from his sulky when it overturned. He lay unconscious for hours after the accident and was taken to a hospital. White's home is East Aurora and the mishap involved Geers in the crew. Notable performances by McFiywn and Les Arworthy were mentioned.

Prana Cleveland Onlo June Whyte Pratewa Geers White East Aurora Geare Itleam Mr. McFiwyn Les Arworthy

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