Pirates Tighten Hold On First Place Beating Cubs
The Pirates beat the Cubs 10 to 9 as Joe Harris went four for four and hit a decisive ninth inning triple. Babe Ruth starred for the Yankees with two homers in a double bill against the A’s, pushing his season total to 16. Gehrig Lazzeri Collins Koenig also homered as New York triumphed 10 to 3 and 18 to 5.
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Baseball recap as Brooklyn gains to fifth place
The Gelding Star of the Rebing was D Arcy Flowers a Cardinal castoff who evened matters for the fing showing of McGraw. By their victory the Brooklynites moved into fifth place which is higher than they have been in many a moon. The Chicago White Sox were among the winners clung close to the Yankees by their 7 to 2 decision over the Browns. After losing many games in a slump the Giants took one from the Phillies 18 to 4 while the Red Sox slammed the Senators 4 to 1.
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Boat Race From Chicago To New Orleans Planned
Plans for the first Chicago to New Orleans boat race have been announced by the Lakes to Gulf Race Association. Seven boats named for seven cities along the route will compete for the Mayor William H. Thompson trophy a $5000 cup. The race starts June 10 and no racing will occur at night.
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Calls to Catch Trains Spark Debate on Baseball Scheduling
The column protests calling major league games to finish early for train connections, citing fan deception and unfairness. It notes Detroit and Chicago incidents, the financial motives of club owners, and possible schedule adjustments to avoid rushed departures while praising Sox outfielder Metzler for his improving play.
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as Home Run Maniacs on Yankees
The piece highlights Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as the two leading home run hitters on the Yankees, comparing their early years and noting Gehrig’s rapid rise. It discusses their parallel power totals from 1925 to 1926 and contemplates their future decades of home run impact with the team.
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Baseball Results From Yesterday and Today Schedule
Results list Fairmont beat Johnstown eight to one Cumberland won six to five over Wheeling Clarksburg seven Scottdale six Jeannette two Charleroi two ten innings Today Johnstown visits Fairmont Cumberland plays Wheeling Charlsburg visits Scottdale Charleroi goes to Jeannette In pro games Pittsburgh edged Chicago ten nine Brooklyn won three to two Boston lost New York thirteen Philadelphia four St Louis defeated Cincinnati one to zero New York ten Philadelphia eight New York eighteen Philadelphia five Detroit beat Cleveland one Chicago seven St Louis two Hoston defeated Washington four Vames at Cleveland today New York at Philadelphia Suspect incident quoted in light dialogue Dorothy mother exchange
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Smoky Joe Wood Fans Three Pinch Hitters in One Inning
Former Boston Red Sox star Smoky Joe Wood, now Yale baseball coach, earned his nickname in the major leagues. On June 5, 1911, he entered in the ninth and struck out three successive White Sox pinch hitters Pat Dougherty Roy Corham and Fred Payne. Only Walter Johnson had achieved a similar feat against the A’s on Sept. 3, 1910.
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Boxing Night Fights Across Cities Features Several Wins
Chicago’s Mushy Callahan defends against Spug Myers as Franke Kennard bests Shorty Martone in Illinois. Norman Wilson outpoints Glen Sage in Iowa. Joey Medill defeats Tommy Grogin in Omaha, Joe Salas stops Benny Chavez in Albuquerque. Tommy Freeman defeats Myer Grace in Philadelphia. Burt edges Slovin in Jacksonville, Ben Ray tops Chick Miller in Columbus. Bud Taylor KO’s Chick Suggs in Indiana. Young Nationalist defeats Frankie Pitcher in San Jose. St Cloud France scene notes. Engagement report: Frankin Cecile Aussem engagement denied official status. Lyons comments kept unofficial.
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Call Boy Wins 144th Derby At Epsom In Thrilling Finish
The favorite Call Boy powered to victory in the 144th running of the Derby at Epsom Downs. Hot Night finished second by eight lengths, with Shian Mor third. The crowd swelled to thousands including aviator Charles Lindbergh as guest of Lord Lonsdale amid a lively race day.
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U B and Gerkins lead in fast paced baseball fracas
The U B squads won 6 to 3 as distance hitters topped the Method date. Bennett anchored three of five singles for Riddiemen, Reed pitched well for the victors, and Gerkins with Redinger highlighted two base hits. Seven errors occurred, game finished in 1 hour 15 minutes. line score notes two base hits by W Gerkins and Redinger, a three base hit by J Gerkin, stolen bases by Saffel Keefer Hunt, and bases on balls to Bott and Reed. Umpires Moore and Ruperty. Time 1:16. Also, New York Nationals announce sale of catcher J Sandford Hamby to New Orleans.
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Brethren Win League Game in Seven Inning Tilt
The United Brethren defeated St Pauls by a wide margin in a seven inning game, scoring three runs more in the late innings to secure the victory. Proved twice as good as their rivals by comparative figures, the Brethren surged ahead and finished strong.
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Eddie Sicking Sent To Indianapolis Club
Eddie Sicking was released outright by Pittsburgh to the Indianapolis club of the American Association. He had been obtained from Indianapolis a week before the season began but a shoulder injury limited his usefulness to the Pirates. Waivers were requested on Sicking but no major league claim was made.
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Jennings Randolph Retained As Athletic Director
Elkins June 1 report states Jennings Randolph, athletic director of Ivis and Hiking College, will be retained for the 1927 28 school year. Maxwell, chairman of the athletic board, announced the decision today. Randolph is a member of the D and B faculty.
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Morris Harvey Hurler Joins Winston-Salem Club
Harley Ball of Morris Harvey signs with Winston-Salem in the Piedmont League. He leaves today to join the team after an undefeated season. Charlie McMillen, former Williamson semi pro manager, is pilot of the Winston Salem club.
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Canadian Planning Air Journey Across Ocean
Ottawa June 1 1922 A Canadian Captain B L Janney 24 plans a trans Atlantic flight from Ottawa to London starting June 30 as part of Canada’s jubilee. He will follow a stormy north Atlantic route nearer Lindbergh’s path, about 600 miles shorter and carry a radio operator in a tri motor aircraft with ample supplies. Ottawa citizens will finance the project.
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Pirates Turn to Bushwhackers Lead Pirates to NL Pace
Donie Bush reshapes the Pirates after managerial strife, remaking the outfield with Lloyd and Paul Waner, driving the club to the lead in the National League as aging pitching worries persist and a jinx is seemingly broken. Bush’s prior Mets ...
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