Good Pitching Wins Contests For Major League Teams
The Associated Press reports that strong pitching leads pennant contenders. Giants split with Reds in Cincinnati as pitching falters in a 10 to 2 loss, while Brooklyn duels Cardinals with solid hurling. Doak outpitched Haines 6 1 in St Louis. Cubs blank Braves 7 0 with Blake allowing five hits. Zachary six hits in Browns 9 1 win over Senators. Yankees beat Tigers 12 6 despite hit on Whitehill. Ruth belted his 17th homer.
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Dodgers star Dazzy Vance claims his century of wins
Dazzy Vance of the Brooklyn Dodgers notches his 100th victory over five seasons, a milestone shadowed by the club's World Series drought since 1920. Walt Johnson's long arc of success offers contrast, while Vance's peak 1924 season stands out with 28 wins and a stellar 0.824 ERA.
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Golfers Seek Title Laurels in National Open Qualifiers
In 17 cities a record 856 golfers competed for 110 Open championship spots. Seventeen cities entered, with Chicago leading 115 players chasing 15 places, Pittsburgh 113 for 14, and the Metropolitan region 111 for 14. Bobby Jones defends at Oakmont next week in Pittsburgh.
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Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Oakmont Club
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Cleveland
Crown Weaver
No-Hit Hall of Famer Ehmke in Baseball Oddities
Sport Alphabet notes Howard Ehmke who pitched a no hit game for Boston against Philadelphia on Sept 7 1923 and shares with Dazzy Vance the unique feat of allowing the fewest hits in two consecutive games. The piece places him among notable E’s while highlighting his underexposed career path through Detroit and the Red Sox.
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Howard Ehmke
Boston
Athletics
Dazzy Vance
Detroit
Red Sox
Golf spectacle in France nearly flops at La Boulie finals
In Versailles France during the French amateur championship at La Boulie golf spectacle nearly failed as a lone spectator formed the gallery for portions of the finals. The day offered perfect weather and a conveniently located course near Paris.
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la Boulie
Paris
French Championship Entries Rally For Nationality
The article notes era era the best this country has produced as amateurs A Vagliano and Andre Gobert with entries restricted to players of French nationality. American players dominated the ope mat gallery showing strong American interest.
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O'Neill pushes new eight hour day labor bill for women
Springfield June 6 Representative Lottie Holman ONeill continues labor law efforts after her initial bill failed she drafts a 48 hour week proposal to curb long hours for women workers social workers criticize the state for lagging in labor legislation against the existing maximum hours law for women.
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Springfield
Lottie Holman O'Neill
Illinois
Baseball scores from yesterday upsets and rainouts
Cumberland defeated Charleroi 6 to 4 and Charleroi won 3 to 0. Jeannette beat Wheeling 6 to 1 while Clarksburg lost 1 to 3 and Scottdale was shut out 0 to 2. Johnstown versus Fairmont canceled by rain.
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Hawker
Little Bil e Big Hope In Cup Matches
Day by day results show big names like Tilden and Johnston in strong form. Charleroi to Cumberland and Scottdale to Clarksburg highlight a busy slate with Cincinnati and New York results noted as context for the Davis Cup teams.
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PUI Boxer Baher Wins Big Victory in Fiji
Suva reports a landmark boxing triumph as Ratu Baher wins the doubles title with Sam Hardy and surpasses past rivals in a competitive era. The piece notes Fiji’s historical ties to Tongan dominance and profiles Baher’s continued skill at 125 pounds.
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Fiji
Fijian Boxer Triumphs Over Tongan In 11 Round Fight
In Nakwalofa City a vacant lot hosted a boxing match where Fa kaua of Vaini, Tonga faced a Fijian rival. The bout lasted 11 rounds and ended on points as the Fijian exhausted his opponent. The $125 stake was split after expenses.
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Vaini
Tonga
Nakwalofa
Golf Causes Many Deaths in Insurance Report
Hartford June 6 A Travelers Insurance Company report shows golf as the third most dangerous sport with 451 mishaps causing $61 995 in payments last year The data ranks golf behind baseball and hunting and cites causes from eye injuries to slips on uneven ground including bottle related injuries at the nineteenth hole
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Hartford
Conn
Travelers Insurance Company
Fiesta to host Lions Club international convention
In Miami from June 14 to 18 more than 100 boats illuminated aircraft and thousands of decorated autos will help stage the Lions Clubs international convention. Searchlights from nearby skyscrapers will illuminate the 230 foot boulevard as crowds dance. The event features musical vaudeville acts and ends with an international parade for about 16,000 guests.
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Fla
Bayfront
Nats Bow to Elk Ins Team in Tight 5-4 Loss
The National Limiteds fell 5-4 to the Elkins Independents on their field yesterday afternoon. Westfall led Randolph county with seven scattered hits as Grafton’s fielding miscues and two missing Pepper players hampered the locals. A late eighth inning burst by Elkins erased a 4-2 Grafton lead, aided by a misplayed ball in right.
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Elkins Independents
Creed’ Westfall
Niger Alte
Weston
Nat
Randolph Countians
Elkins
Grafton
Chartley Moore
Roe Brothers Keep Rod Roe Name at St Olaf College
Northfield Minnesota reports seven Roe brothers from L I Roe of Stanley Wisconsin have preserved the Rod Roe name in St Olaf college athletics since 1900. Delbert starred in baseball in 1900 and later in other sports. Herm an became National Editorial Association president and excelled in baseball. Ed excelled in basketball and tennis. Ludvig starred in tennis. Norman played basketball. Bernard played tennis and basketball. Sig graduates in June after three seasons of tennis and basketball.
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Bernard
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