Giants Win Sixth Straight as Bentley Edges Reds 2 1
At Polo Grounds, Jack Bentley outpitched Eppa Rixey in a 2 1 Giants victory over Cincinnati. Frank Snyder delivered the winning run with a ninth inning single after Frisch left with a broken finger. Roush sparked Cincinnati with a bunt wheel and Tom Meusel made several key plays in a tense game before 20,000 fans.
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Jack Bentley
Eppa Rixey
Giants
Frank Snyder
Bentley
Rixey
Jack
Reds
Frank Frisch
Meusel
Caveney
Hack Wilson
Jackson
Gowdy
Hugh Jennings
Snyder
Neht
Sam Bohne
Wilson
Art Necht
Ed Roush
Bressler
Elmer Smith
Roush
Frisch
Smitty
Fordham Flash
Young
Kelly
Bill Terry
Bharley
Cruz
Critz
Smith
Frank
Bohne
Lindstrom
That Ends That A hair-raising play saves a run
In a tense seventh inning the winning run scores with one out as Frisch hits a three base shot. Roush, Bohne, Smith steal bases and Kelly sacrifices. Moran Wilson Quigley umpire crew. Crutz a lively baserunning figure halts a Meusel pop near first base.
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Walker
Gowdy
Bentley
Frisch
Smith
Roush
Bohne
Bressler
Kelly
Terry
New York
Cincinnati
Rixey
Moran
Wilson
Quigley
Mr. Crutz
Young
Meusel
Brooklyn Petschenko
Dia Khicks
Hafey
Gonzales
Dickerman
Flack
Cooney
Hornsby
Loftus
Fournier
Stock
Bell
Denton in Serious Condition After Knockout Fight
Amarillo welterweight Joe Denton was knocked out by Clyde Hull of St Paul in Wichita Falls Texas. Denton suffers a broken jaw and possible skull fracture and Hull was arrested following the bout.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Joe Denton
Amarillo
Clyde Hull
St. Paul
Minn
Denton
Hull
Tri-State Track Meet Predictions Ahead of Nippert Stadium
The eleventh Tri-State track meet at Nippert Stadium next Friday is expected to draw a larger field than last year with more Class B entries. Hughes Withrow leaders and Kokomo Indiana plan stronger teams. Anderson of Hughes eyeing shot put and discus records. Louisville Male High and Falls City squads anticipated to field top performers while Ohio Military Milford Mt Healthy and Highland aim for strong showings.
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University of Cincinnati
Nippert Stadium
Hughes
Withrow
Kokomo
Ind
Anderson
George Heekin
Louisville
Falls City
Woodward
Walnut Hills
Ohio Military
University School
Milford
Mt. Healthy
Highland
Western Reserve blasts Akron in 22 8 victory
Western Reserve University baseball defeated Akron University 22 to 8 in Cleveland. Pitcher Jack Davis led the shutout effort with strong innings and Centerfielder Buzzard hit two homers. Batteries were Davis and Rherton for Reserve. Robinson Cunningham and Fletcher appeared for Akron.
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Cleveland
Western Reserve University
Akron University
Jack Davis
Buzzard
Sedeidvedh
Davis
Rherton
Robinson
Cunningham and Fletcher
Three Runs In Tenth Sink Braves, Pirates Sweep Series
In Boston on May 16, the Pirates defeated the Braves 7 to 5 after scoring three runs in the tenth inning off Ryan. Carey starred for Pittsburgh as unearned runs early on sparked the Pirates, who capitalized on four double plays by the Braves.
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Pirates
Braves
Bancroft
Pittsburgh
Boston
Pittsburgh Outfit
Carey
Pitts
Ab.h.o.a
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Neil
Cuvier
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Marriott
Barnh’dt
Harris
Trayn
Sieh
SO Wright
Gooch
O'Neil
Ryan, P
Hornsby Shines With Four Hits As Cardinals Fall
Brooklyn blanked the Cardinals as Rogers Hornsby collected four hits but the team still lost. Tiny Osborne pitched effectively for Brooklyn, securing the win in a tight matchup.
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Hornsby
Cardinals
Phillies Sweep Cubs With 7 5 Victory in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 7 to 5 to complete a series win. Ring outdueled by Kaufmann until a seventh inning kink, Hartnett homered for Chicago, while Grimm also went deep for Philadelphia. Hartnett and Harper provided notable hits as the Phillies pulled away in late innings.
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Philadelphia
Phillies
Ring
Cubs
Couch
Decatur
Barrett
Hartnett
Chicago
Phila
Ab.h.o.a
Oj Burns
Ee H’theore
OiFonseca
Adams
Williams
Harper
Smann
Farrell
McAuley
Keen
Bush
Statz
Friberg
Fonseca
Heathcote
Hawks
Sand
Grimm
Coach
Kaufmann
Klem and
McCormick
Dodgers Buy Ford Release From Phillies
New York May 16 The Brooklyn Dodgers purchased the release of second baseman Horace Ford from the Philadelphia Nationals. Ford will report to Brooklyn tomorrow after refusing to report to the Phillies over a salary dispute. Manager Wilbert Robinson also announced pitcher Jess Rush has been released outright to the Reading Club of the International League.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Horace Ford
Philadelphia Nationals
Wilbert Robinson
Ford
Brooklyn
Hillies
Robinson
Jess Rush
Reading
Results Of Yesterday's Games In The Major Leagues
National League results include New York 2 Cincinnati 1 and Brooklyn 6 St Louis 4. Pittsburgh 7 Boston 5 and Philadelphia 7 Chicago 5. American League games Indianapolis at Louisville postponed and Toledo at Columbus rain delays.
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Philadelphia Ae
Brooklyn Reneeneenwee
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland Ad
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Boston
Cleveland
Rost
Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Detroit
Senators Rally in Final Innings Top Indians in Series Opener
Washington defeats Cleveland 6 4 in the first game of the series. Walter Johnson allows six hits eight innings, Marberry retires the Indians hitless in relief. Myatt and Goslin homer as Washington scores two in the eighth and four in the ninth to win.
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Senators
Indians
Walter Johnson
Cleveland
Washington
Marberry
Myatt
Goslin
Wash
H.O.A. Cleve
Ab.h.o.a
Archia
Jem’son
Harris
Lutzke
Spurgeon
McN
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Sewell
Judge
Myatte
Shirley
Summa
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Smith
Johnson
Karr
Marb
Trinode
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Peck
Ruel
Jon G
Inni
Rowland, Geisel
Aaerindity
Yanks Hammer Out Victory Over Tygers
The New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tygers 12 to 8 in a storm-shortened game halted in the ninth. Meusel hits two home runs and Ward also goes deep for New York as Shocker allows eight runs over four innings before Holloway and Whitehill finish.
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New York
N. York
Ab.h.o.a
Paschal
Heilmann
Veach
O'Neil
Bassler
Ward
Whitehill
Shocker
Holloway
Burke
Hitchill
Tavener
Manush
Dugan
Owens
Hildebrand and
Evans
Robertson's Homeruns Power Browns Past Red Sox 10-7
Gene Robertson hit two homers driving St. Louis to a 10-7 ten inning win over Boston. McManus and Carlyle also connected as George Sisler extended his hitting streak to 31 games. Carlyle and McManus homered for Boston. Robertson homered twice for St. Louis.
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ST. Louis
Gene Robertson
Boston
McManus
Browns
Carlyle
Red Sox
George Sisler
Ab.h.o.a
St. L. AB
H.O.A. D.wil's
Robert
Evans
Boone
Bennett
Sisler
Baicks
Michigan Finishes Behind Illinois In Big Ten Dual Meet
In Champaign Michigan trackmen win eleven firsts but lose to Illinois 69.13 to 65.21. The Illini end a dual meet loss drought since 1926. Michigan takes the discus while Illinois sweeps hurdling. Weather hampered performance and no records were tied.
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Champaign
Illinois
Illini
Michigan
St Xavier to Host May Fete For Athletic Fund
St Xavier College hosts a May Fete at Corcoran Field with autographs by Kene saw M Landis and Babe Ruth to raise funds for athletics. Ruth will autograph thirty balls as part of a festival featuring Alumni Father Finn Fraternal Day and Fraternal coronation with events, dances and booths across Thursday to Saturday.
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St. Xavier
Corcoran Field
Babe’’ Ruth
New York
St. Xavier College Athletic Fund
Father Finn
St. Xavier School
St. Xavier Athletics
Illinois interscholastic meet totals in Class A and B
Danville and Eldorado tied for first in Class A with 17 points while Hinsdale led Class B with 28 points at the University of Illinois meet. The event occurred in Champaign on May 16.
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Champaign
Hll
Danville
Eldorado
Hinsdale
University of Illinois
Wills Must Whip Weinert or Step Out of Limelight
Harry Wills must defeat Charley Weinert at the Italian Hospital fund show or fade from the spotlight as Dempsey’s title rumor mill swirls. The piece notes Wills’ fragile hands, Weinert’s rising stock, and previews Mandell Seeman as contenders in upcoming lightweight semi finals.
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New York
Harry Wills
Charley Weinert
Jack Dempsey
Tom Gibbons
Shelby
Wills
Madden
Firpo
Dempsey
Harry
Charley
Battling Levinski
Bill Brown
Willis
Paddy Mullins
Mickey Walker
Harry Greb
Greb
Walker
Sammy Mandell
Atlantic City
Jimmy Goodrich
Queensboro Stadium
Chicago
Buffalo Boy
Sally Seeman
Benny Walger
Mandell
Seeman
George Sisler Staging Remarkable Comeback
Chicago May 16 George Sisler of the St. Louis Browns is staging a remarkable comeback in the 1925 pennant race. He bats fifth with .413 and aims to set a new major league record for consecutive safe hits, having collected fifty hits in twenty eight games.
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George Sisler
St. Louis Browns
Self
Sisler
Sammy Hale
Athletics
Severeid
Browns
Ty Cobb
Simmons
Ken Williams
St. Louis
Cobb
Johnny Mostl
White Sox
Combs
New York
Boone
Boston
Barrett
Heilmann
Detroit
Pascha
McNulty
Cleveland
Hiawatha Club Meets Douglas Nine At Lucky's Field
The Cumminsville Hiawatha Indians face the Douglas Club today in a Valley Spinney League pennant clash. Manager Tony Miller and Henry Walhop lead a strong squad as fans flock to Lucky's Field where a new grandstand seats the crowd. The Indians beat the Forresters White Oaks and Blue Links this season. last week’s Shamrocks game was rained out.
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Cumminsville Hiawatha Indians
Tony Miller
Henry Walhop
Lucky’s Field
Cumminsville Show Grounds
Douglas Club
Hiawatha Indians
Forresters
White Oaks
Blue Links
Shamrocks
Purcell
Fourth Street
Joe “Fuzzy” Alberts
Christ Church
George Normile
Hyde Park Lumber Company
Pleasant Ridge
Ridge
Jack Searls
Linwood
End
Double Bill At Redland Field Features Amateur Teams
The Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association schedules a full slate today led by a Redland Field double header Brighton vs Ferris Lumber and Shevlin vs Harrison both undefeated contenders for the title.
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Redland Field
L. B. Harrison
Shevlin
Brighton
Ferris Lumber Company
Pleasant Ridge
Hyde Park
Lumber Company
Leonine
Beckers
Faessel’s Field
Christ Church
Purcell
Elder Stadium
Meyerle Meats
Century
Newport City Diamonds
East End Merchants
Price Hill Tigers
Christ Church Grounds
Triple A
Railway Mail
Taft Field No. 2
Greater Cincinnati Amateur Baseball Association
Ferris’ Lumber Company
Harrison Club
Shevlin-Harrison
Sterlin
Johnny Smith
Rane
Gaer Aer
Price Hill
Trio Hitting Over .400 In National League Race
Fournier leads with .435 average for Brooklyn while Hornsby at .411 and Newcomer Bottomley at .408 pace St. Louis trio. Louis Fonseca, formerly with Cincinnati, is noted in the same report.
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Fournier
Brooklyn
Hornsby
Bottomley
St. Louis
Jimmy Bottomley
Louis Fonseca
Cincinnati
Corum Named Ralph De Palma's Co Driver For 500 Mile Race
Indianapolis May 16 L L Corum co winner with the late Joe Boyer in last year’s 500 mile race has been chosen to drive Ralph De Palma’s second Miller Special in the thirteenth Indianapolis 500 set for May 30. De Palma, in Detroit building speed parts for two cars he will run, selected Corum over veterans like Eddie Hearne and Ira Vail. Corum began racing in 1923 in a Barber-Warnock Ford, finished fifth, and last year moved from fourth to third before Joe Boyer took over for a furious finish.
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Indianapolis
Ind
L. L. Corum
Joe Boyer
Ralph de Palma
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway
de Palma
Detroit
Corum
Eddie Hearne
Ira Vail
Barber-Warnock
Tommy Milton
Duesenberg
Boyer
Louisville Guyon Tops American Association Batting Race
Guyon of Louisville leads the American Association with a .458 average after a 16 hit burst in six games. Wade of St Paul is .421 second, Webb of Toledo is .411 third, Earl Smith of Minneapolis leads in runs with 29 and total bases with 79, with five home runs. Koenig of St Paul tops steals with seven. Other notable averages include Wells .409 O Shaughnessy .400 Brief .398 Earl Smith .388 Murphy .385 Russell .382 and Griffin .375.
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Guyon
Louisville
Wade
St. Paul
Luce
Brief
Milwaukee
Kinsella
Toledo
Webb
Earl Smith
Minneapolis
Duncan
Ainsmith
Koenig
Murphy
Columbus
Russell
Griffin
Crowder Sets Pace in Southern Association Batting Race
Crowder of Birmingham hits .500 and leads with 56 points above last week while Haas of Birmingham tops total bases with 76 and six home runs. J Smith of Atlanta remains runner up at .440. Gulley and Cullop tied for seven base leaders at seven. Rhinehaught of Memphis has 33 runs, Lewis of Nashville has 11 steals, and ten sacks by Birmingham’s star. Other listed players include D Anderson Chattanooga .398 Barbare Memphis .389 Olsen Nashville .375 Gulley Little Rock .374 Davis Nashville .367 Niehoff Atlanta .863 Good Atlanta .362.
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Crowder
Birmingham
J. Smith
Atlanta
Haas
McBee
Little Rock
Gulley
Cullop
Rhinehaght
Memphis
Lewis
Nashville
J. Stewart
Birmingham Star
D. Anderson
Chattanooga
Barbare
Olsen
Davis
Niehoff
Good
Kentucky Oils Book Game With Cubans
Kentucky Independent Oils manager Harry Derrick announces a game with the Cuban All Stars of Havana for Tuesday June 9 at 6 30 pm. The club includes players who fed major leaguers Adolfo Luque Armando Marsani Mike Gonzales Manuel Cueto and Pedro Dibut. Today the Oils face El Rico Club of Cincinnati before continuing a schedule of weekday attractions.
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Harry Derrick
Kentucky Independent Oils
Cuban All Stars
Havana
Cuba
Adolfo Luque
Armando Marsani
Mike Gonzales
Manuel Cueto
Pedro Dibut
Oils
Bellevue Park
Cheviot (C
el Rico Club
Cincinnati
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