Yankees Ruin Another Major League Race Extends lead in pennant chase
New York Yankees dominate the American League race beating the Athletics in five of six games to widen their lead. Ruth, Lazzeri, and Dugan power the offense as Gehrig struggles to match the Yankees pace. Connie Mack reacts by strengthening his rotation, purchasing George Earnshaw and two other pitchers to shore up the staff.
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Red Sox Rise From Cellar to Pennant Contenders
The Boston Red Sox under Carrigan climb from the American League cellar to challenge for the pennant as pitching growth and strategic defense lift the team. Once written off, Boston and its manager transform a weak start into a season that excites fans and reshapes expectations in mid-May.
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Payne Calls on Coolidge in Cross-Continental Quest
Andrew Payne, a 20 year old Oklahoman, traveled from New York to Washington by plane overseen by two men from Claremore. He was introduced in the House by Rep Howatt and Speaker Langworth. Payne plans to meet President Coolidge then return to New York and Claremore to await a $25,000 prize from Pyle. He is under contract to work for Pyle for two years before returning to college duties.
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Japan Nets Team to Meet U S Stars in Davis Cup Final
Montreal May 29 Japan advanced to the Davis Cup final at Chicago after eliminating Canada in the second round. Keizo Toba defeated Jack Wright in three sets after trailing 0 2 1 3. Ohta and Gropier Holding split the remaining singles as darkness halted play and Japan led three matches to none with a doubles win by Chockws.
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Industrial League Opens After Final Ground Preparations
Repairs to the Une hasty Waanningvort street grounds are near completion for the Industrial Baseball League season opener set for 3 19 o'clock Wednesday. Benches for fans remain to be erected and field work continues this afternoon. Team members are asked to meet at the grounds at 9 10 tonight to help with last minute repairs. Company A and Merchants square off in tomorrow's opener with Landers expected to call the guardsmen and Shatley Greening slated to send Kinney to the fring line. The teams appear evenly matched for a closely contested opener.
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National League standings and today’s games summary
Yesterday results show Cincinnati 2 Chicago 1 with Cincinnati atop, while New York and Brooklyn trail. American League totals place Washington 2 Boston 0 and New York 1 Philadelphia 4. today’s schedule includes Cincinnati at Chicago and St Louis at Pittsburgh among others.
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Pete Donahue Stages Reds Comeback Against Cubs
Pete Donahue, ex holdout, pitches for the Cincinnati Reds and defeats the Chicago Cubs 2 to 0 in a six-hit effort. Donahue drives in the winning run with a seventh inning single as Cincinnati gains two and a half games in the standings. Other MLB results include the Yankees routing the Athletics 11 to 4, Lefty Grove chased after five innings, and the Senators beating the Red Sox 2 to 0.
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Dill backs light wines and beer in New Jersey
Trenton May 29 William Dill Democratic nominee for governor told delegates at the state convention that he favored the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer and that the Volstead act has not decreased but increased drunkenness among auto drivers. He spoke at length about losses in the gubernatorial campaign and cited a reply to a recent W C T U request on prohibition.
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Officer Faces Murder Charge in Pennsylvania Shooting
Bouading Pa May 29. M Wolff Berks county district attorney prepared to order the arrest of G Gensemer constable Muhlenberg township on charges of shooting and fatally wounding Frank Warnall 42 an alleged bear rouner Wolff said Getsemer was well se ed and was on duty without pay regularly every Sunday morning and evening However the greatest offense that can be charged against the dead man is transporting liquor low driving while intoxicated Neither of these offenses are felonies and do not warrant shooting a fugitive
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Tepee Herb Tonic for stomach and kidney ailments ad
Tepee Herb Tonic promotes digestion and kidney support using a root and herb blend. The label claims careful preparation from a traditional tree source and notes tonic benefits for digestion and urinary health.
Home Run Club and League Totals Highlight 1900s Notes
Fragmented OCR lists players from American and National Leagues with hints of Ruth Gehrig Demecrast Wilson Bottomley Gramty Harper and others. Mentions Yankees Athletics Cubs Cardinals Robins Red Sox Browns and totals, plus scattered obit-like bits and stray numerals.
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Duray Favored To Win 500-Mile Auto Classic
Indianapolis May 29 The 28 top racing drivers prepared for the 500 mile Indianapolis speedway classic with Leon Duray the favorite after pacing a 124 mph lap last Saturday. Gish Woodbury, Fred Duesenberg’s Corlim team, and Wilbur Shaw as standby fillouts joined other entries as qualifiers closed noon today. Mechanics rushed to ready cars including Duray’s No. 2 and Boyle Valve specials amid test recalls while thousands arrived to park and watch the event unfold.
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Lougran to Meet Latzo in Brooklyn
Tommy Lougran, light heavyweight champion, contracted for heavyweight bout, will meet Latzo in Brooklyn. The clash aims for a title defense before the New York State Athletic Commission, with Slattery and Lomesic referenced in context.
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Johnson Wins 14-Inning Victory Over Orioles
Warren pitcher Art Johnson of Jersey City defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4 to 2 in a fourteen inning IL game. Johnson allowed eight hits, while Bolen was roughed for fifteen. In the top of the fourteenth the Orioles took a brief lead before Jersey City rallied in the bottom half to tie and win on timely hits and a sacrifice, with Head scoring the decisive run.
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Reigh Count Idleby Injury Delays Belmont Preakness Plans
Chicago May 29 Injured leg keeps Reigh Count winner of the Kentucky Derby from sunning in the Belmont States plans. He was entered to race against the Belmont winner for the American Turf Junior title. Mrs J D Hertz owner of the horns hopes for rematches with Victorian after Derby window.
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Bleary Baseball Card Text Shows Rough Tale of Leads
The fragmentary OCR notes show players Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and Lou Gehrig with mixed results including singles doubles and walks. the garbled lines hint at a lineup with multiple misread names and unclear actions. The piece resembles a box score or late inning summary from a bygone game.
Autora at Irie Expo stage big Erie dirt track race
Erie May 20 Preparations for a 100 mile dirt track grind at the Erie position round for a $1000 prize. Jack Polk promoter has been in Erie three weeks shaping the event with top pacing drivers. Memorial Day morning qualifying trials will narrow the field to ten for the afternoon race under strict A. A. A rules. A work crew has conditioned the track and grandstand while space is prepared for hundreds of entrants.
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Canzoneri Knocks Out Wilson in First Round Title Defence
Tony Canzoneri defended his featherweight title with a first round knockout of Claudie Wilson of Birmingham in New Orleans. The win extended his title run, marking his first pro appearance in his home town since winning the title in New York.
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Youngsville High Squad to Meet Locals in Big Tilt
Youngsville High travels to East Washington Steel Grounds for a Friday afternoon contest with Titusville High. The locals seek revenge after a heavy loss at Titusville, while the Queen City team looms as a strong foe in this early season clash.
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