THREE HOMERS AID YANKS TO TAKE CONTEST
The Yankees powered past the White Sox 4 to 1 with Ruth Gehrig and Collins homers. Pirates beat the Giants 9 to 6 as a 16-hit effort kept them atop the NL. Cubs moved to third after a 7 6 win over Brooklyn with Giants and Cardinals close behind.
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MacDonald Smith To Play In Open Meet
New York June 8 Mac Donald Smith metropolitan open golf champion in 1926 has recovered from influenza and will be among starters for the national open championship at Oakmont Tuesday. Smith could not defend metropolitan title this year due to illness.
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Pro Tennis Tourneys Planned by C. C. Pyle
New York reports that C. C. Pyle plans professional tennis tournaments this fall in New York Chicago and Los Angeles. He will enter Vincent Richards and hopes to attract many foreign professionals. A claim that Davis Cup defenders William Tilden and William Johnston would turn pro was disputed by Johnston in California.
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Ernie and George Triumph in Davis-Elkins Return Match
Ernie Clark and George Jolliffe Jr ended two years of retirement to visit Davis-Elkins College and defeat the college racquet club. Ernie won his singles in two straight sets over Christy while George dropped two sets to Kits but won the doubles with Ernie in straight sets. The surprise visit followed a cancelled Ohio Wesleyan match, adding a jubilant note to the local tennis scene.
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Grafton Stars
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Randolph County
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Uhey
Davis-Elkins
Victory Sparks Emblematic Tennis Hopefuls
Fragmentary text shows players celebrating a triumph with symbolic items, signaling a championship push in the tennis field. No clear names, dates, or locations readable due to damaged OCR.
Baseball Summaries From Yesterday And Today
Yesterday results show Clarksburg 3 Wheeling 2 and Fairmont 4 Jeannette 1 with Cumberland 4 Johnstown 1 and Scottdale 8 Charleroi 2. Today Wheeling visits Clarksburg and Scottdale visits Charleroi among other matchups.
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Wills Versus Paolino Draws Attention in Boxing Clash
The planned bout between Har ry Wills and Paolino Uzcudan promises entertainment and a potential path to a future match for Tex Rickard’s prize. Wills relies on reach and craft while Paolino seeks to prove himself beyond brute force. the result could shape later opportunities and rankings.
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Maloney
Ryder Golf Cup Team Likes Oakmont Course
Members of the British Ryder Cup team found Oakmont a strong battleground for the American challenge at the Pittsburgh venue on June 8. The course favored steady play and could shape the upcoming matches as both sides study its greens and hazards.
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British golf team praises course before Cleveland trip
The British contingent lauded the greens as the finest seen in the country while touring a course for practice ahead of an exhibition match in Cleveland. Captains Ted Ray and Archie Compston praised the layout, noting the visit was limited to practice with no gloves worn.
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Boxer's Home Damaged By Dynamite Explosion
Providence, R. I. June 8 An explosion slightly damaged the home of Morris Billingkoff known as Young Montreal front veranda and bay window. No injuries. Automatic sprinklers thwarted an attempted arson at the Crown Hotel pool room last Friday night. Pool tables saturated with gasoline and small quantities of dynamite found by police. Police and federal agents questioned Young Montreal away during the blast about ownership of large liquor quantities found in the house.
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Cardinals and Colonel To Be Feted Together
A dual celebration for St. Louis major champions was announced by the Lindbergh committee. Colonel Charles Lindbergh is expected to join the St. Louis Cardinals for the world series pennant raising on June 18, following a morning reception and parade. Invitations include President Coolidge and cabinet members. a presentation of the Orteig prize may be added if accepted.
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Crafty Jakie Atz weighs in on long Texas win
Norman notes Jakie Atz, famed for penalties in Texas long before the Cowboys, remains involved as he and ALIN push for more wins. The piece hints at strategic discussions and continued influence in the sport.
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United Brethren Defeat Baptists In Monday Baseball
The United Brethren beat the Baptists 8 to 2 as Reed led with five hits, producing two runs. Posten Price and Barcus contributed, while Skee tried for a comeback but faded in the late innings. Baptists pitcher Barcus struck out nine but was hurt by fielding errors as UB dominance showed throughout.
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Lambert
Pritchard
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Andrews Nine Take Contest In Defeat Of South Team
Andrews defeated M. E. South 9 to 1 as Clingan held the South batters to six hits. Poling, E Powell, and Clingan led the Andrews offense with multi hit performances. The game featured home runs by Clingan and Poling and strong defensive plays by Andrews. The league schedule next calls for St Pauls versus Church of Christo at 6:00 PM Thursday.
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Henderson
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Reddick
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M. E. South
Nativeville lineup and game preview
Nativeville team presents a tentative lineup for the upcoming contest. The two tentin players feature in key roles, with details on positions and expected contributions outlined by the coach.
Mickeys Champion Mover Joins baseball drama
The article outlines Mickey O Neill who drifted among teams in early baseball seasons. It notes Dodgers payroll cuts, NL waivers, Washington Senators and Giants activity, and manager moves affecting catching staff and trades.
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