Giants, Pirates, and pennant race chatter across leagues
The Giants lead the National League race while the Pirates slump and the Browns stumble in April play. In the American League the Senators share first with the White Sox as the Yanks Tigers and Indians chase the top spots.
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New York Giants
Kents
Pirates
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Yanks
Tigers
Indians
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Philadelphia Athletics
George Sister
Browns
Rickard Threatened Over Dempsey Tunney Match
Henry L. Farrell reports the New York Boxing Commission pressures promoter Tex Rickard over plans for a DempseyTunney heavyweight bout. The panel warned Rickard’s license and the Garden could be revoked if the match proceeds in New York, and Rickard cites being an employee to dodge licensing. He proposes staging the bout elsewhere if needed.
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James Mason
Pittsburgh
Mayrth
Harry Grebis
Tiger Flowers
Madison Square Garden
New York
Boxing
Greb
New York Athletic Commission
Mason
Henry L. Farrell
United Press
York
Tex Rick
Larga
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
New York Boxing Commission
Rickard
Itm
Heeny Wills
McMahon
Ibe
Mployers
Inter Class Track Meet May Be Held Today
Fair and warmer weather boosts hopes for the inter class track meet at the Fair Grounds tonight. The Orange and Black were set to clash with Warren and Oil City in a triangular meet rescheduled to favorable conditions. Coach Covell said the event would proceed on the first good weather day, giving a preview of the squad’s strength ahead of next Saturday’s contest.
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Calli
Corry
Oil City
Heir Twainins
Warren Mier
Covell
Kave
Ghdfeld
Warren
Fair Grounds
Stadliin
Warrenites
May to Sign Tunney Fight Today in Texas
United Press reports champion Gene Tunney expected to sign for a bout with Jack Dempsey, with negotiations set in Fort Worth or Dallas. Tex Rickard says Tunney likely arrives today and arrangements already made by telegraph for a Yankees Stadium clash in August or September, pending Dempsey’s consent.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Gene Tunney
Jon
Jack Dempsey
Tex Rickard
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Bassler
Co Ilerestee
Dallas
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Telegraph
Tynney
Yankee Stadium
Tnt
Dempsey
National League Scores and Standings Snapshot
Yesterday New York defeated Boston 8 to 3 while Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 and Brooklyn topped Philadelphia 4 to 2. Chicago beat St Louis 3 to 1. Current standings show New York leading with six wins and a strong edge. Cincinnati and Philadelphia follow as the top chase packs. Today’s slate features Chicago at St Louis, Boston at New York, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Brooklyn at Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburghy
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Philadelphia
Chicago
St Louis
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Pittsburgh
Washington
Cleveland
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Detroit Island
York
Scores From Yesterday in the American League
Baseball results show St Louis at Detroit with a 1 to 5 score in Detroit and Chicago at Philadelphia where Philadelphia won 8 to 1. Boston defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1 in extra context.
Group Starts Practice With Fairmont Club
The group begins practice ahead of the season with a Fairmont Club roster featuring players like fowl Termith Jre Cipl Dicky and Marcie ouvfielders Vahey Boyles Cristy and others. Manager Joe Phillips arrives to assemble the lineup and begin tryouts for 20 candidates as the Pirates 219 Me Taliaine prepare for upcoming play.
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Marth
Robert Ook
Shaler
kHortatotin le Ryan
Couey
Tavis
Seche
Robins Rally Past Phillies as McGrayy Shuts Them Out
Bob McGrayy pitched his first game of the season and limited the Phillies to five hits as the Robins defeated the Giants 8 to 4. Rosy Bean led the pitching and Hiroves dropped the Braves to 1 in the morning game. The Red Sox came back to beat the Athletics 2 to 1.
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Bob McGrayy
Phillies
Robins
Giants
Rosy Bean
Braves
Mter Letty
Hiroves
Red Sox
Athletics
Hill Shines as Hoosiers Win Behind Spear Specs
In exhibition and two league games Specs Hill limits opponents as Indiana’s Garry and the Brewers compete. Hill delivers five scoreless innings against Pittsburgh and holds Milwaukee to five hits in a 5 to 0 victory, while the Hoosiers erupt for ten runs in a 15 inning win.
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Bolyive
Sarmen Hil
Trnosiers
Hill
Pittsburgh Pimtes
Tran
Kansas
Milwauker
Morvich Colts Loom as Likely Derby Contenders
Morvich winner of the Kentucky Derby of 1922 heads a group of Morvich’s progeny gathered near Louisville for Derby festivities. Block, owner of Mighty Spry, predicts one colt will follow in the sire’s hoofprints while others gain speed and form. Race enthusiasts note Morvich’s early debuts and prize history, with Derby prospects drawing strong attention.
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Ben Block
Morvich
French Lick
Springs
Ducky
New
Spryich
Josie
Lekini
Ton
Kentucky
Antick
Morvichis
Block
Armilie Aisin Hullo
Latiellis Herne
Kold
Galil
Morwich
Marie
Nave
Mosvich
Nowy Tiewre
Hoek
Morvic
o'Wehoy
Yesterday's Homers By United Prone Lan Cards Siamnons
A brief sports item notes homers listed by United in a summary of yesterday's baseball actions. It mentions teams and players in a compact scoreboard style with no graphic detail. The report highlights multiple home runs and key at bats from the game day.
Tennessee Volunteers Status Melds in Standings Debate
A garbled note on the Vols mentions standings and sings of awit with unclear context. The fragment points to a college team and their place in the rankings, but specifics are unreadable.
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