Cubs Narrow Gap With Pirates For NL Lead
The Cubs beat the Giants 4 to 3 to pull within one game of the Pirates atop the National League standings. Hack Wilson hit a two run homer, Larry Benton debuted for McGraw, and rain allowed Western teams to sweep while Chicago and others won. Babe Ruth’s homer pace slipped as Yankees sat with a rain day.
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Pirates
Giants
Brooklyn
Ama
McCarthy and Company
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Ump
Hack Wilson
Larry Benton
McGraw
Braves
Wilson
Benton
Chicago
Cardinals
Reds
Phillies
Jakie May
Jakie
Mann
Farrell
Fights Last Night By The Associated Press
Indianapolis reports Harry Forbes outpointed Midget Mike Moran while Paul Allen defeated Merle Aire. News notes Los Angeles Newsbury Brown beat Johnny Vacca, with several bouts listed for Portland and Phoenix cards. Tonight features Baker vs Hudkins, Terris vs Goldstein, Wallace vs Petrolle, and Fields vs Kaplan in a lively boxing slate.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Harry Forbes
Mike Moran
Pittsburgh
Paul Allen
Chicago
Merle Aire
New York
Sammy Baker
Ace Hudkins
Sid Terris
Ruby Goldstein
Billy Wallace
Cleveland
Bill Petrolle
Fargo
N.D
Jackie Fields
California
Louis
Kid) Kaplan
Meriden
Conn
Sharkey Dempsey set July clash at Yankee Stadium
New York reports that Jack Sharkey will fight Jack Dempsey on July 21 at Yankee Stadium. Tex Rickard announced the bout as Dempsey seeks a comeback at 32 while Sharkey, 25, believes he can win and hopes to face Gene Tunney next. Dempsey says he is in his best career shape for the fight and ready to go east.
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Sharkey
New York
Jack Sharkey
Jack Dempsey
Yankee Stadium
Tex Rickard
Gene Tunney
Jack
Los Angeles
Tunney
East
Twenty Schools Enter College Tennis Meet Opens at Haverford
Twenty colleges and universities have entered the 42nd annual intercollegiate tennis tournament with one week to file entries. The event begins June 27 at Haverford Pennsylvania, with broad national representation across all regions.
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New York
Haverford
Baseball Summary and Schedule From Local Games Today
Games today include Clarksburg at Johnstown Wheeling at Cumberland Jeannette at Fairmont Charleroi at Scottdale. Yesterday’s results show Chicago 4 New York 3 and St Louis 6 Philadelphia 4 with others rained out. Some lines note only scheduled games remain and a stray non sequitur about a loafer appears.
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Johnstown
Wheeling
Cumberland
Jeannette
Fairmont
Charleroi
Scottdale
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
W. L Pat. Fairmont
Cumberlain
Pat
Cuins
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Morgantown Plays Here in Baseball Exhibition
The Coca Cola team of Morgantown City league visits for a Saturday game against the Nat's. Battlers lead their loop with four wins in five starts. Captain Lloyd Devaughn and players Bernard brothers Ollie and George, Harsayni, Mehalic brothers, and others bring strong semi pro credentials. Westfall, Hamric, Lefty Thomas pitch, Powell behind the plate. Infield anchored by Roberts Hickman Pepper. garden bats Vaughn Pepper Hefner Moore mix. B&O band to play during ceremonies with no extra charge.
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National Limiteds
Battlers
Lloyd
Het” Devaughn
University
Bernard Brothers
Ollie
George
Harsayni
Husky Portsider
Rodgers Clan
Mehalic Brothers
Seneca
Devaughn
Morgantown
Nat's
Ical
Clarksburg Generals
Joe
Black Diamonds
Westfall
Hamric
Lefty Thomas
Powell
Moore
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New Radio Lengths In Effect Starting Today
Washington reports new frequency allocations by the federal radio commission take effect today. About 600 of 694 stations must relog wavelengths, with possible reception difficulties tonight as broadcasts resume. The commission warns licenses will be revoked for willful rule violations and a counter department rep will monitor compliance.
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Federal Radio Commission
America
Countere Department
Portuguese Aviators Reach Brazil City After Crash
In Rio de Janeiro on June 16 Major Sarmento Beltres a Portuguese aviator and three companions fought three hours through the wreckage of their plane after a forced landing amid fierce weather. They were rescued with injuries and taken to a hospital.
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Tio Janeiro
Brazil
Sarmento Beltres
Plane forced down in Para Brazil to Georgetown Georgetown crew rescued
A plane diverted to Para Brazil was forced down and engulfed by waves off the coast. Fishermen rescued the crew. Major Beirres, who had flown across the south Atlantic, will return to Europe with his companions by steamer.
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Brazil
Georgetown
British Guiana
Major Beirres
South Atlantic
Europe
McCarthy Rebuilds Cubs By Adding Pitchers Dean Pick Carlson
Joe McCarthy leverages players from his connections to strengthen the Cubs. He secured pitchers Harold Carlson and Wayland Dean and third baseman Eddie Pick within a week, planning to use them regularly to lift the team in the National League. Dean, once with Louisville, attracted heavy bids but fluctuated in form before catching McCarthy’s eye during earlier managing days.
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McCarthy
Pick
Dean
Louisville
American Association
Giants
New York Yankees
Earl Combs
Combs
Phils
Mr. McCarthy
McGraw
McCarthy Eyes Eddie Pick and Dean Moves in Baseball Shuffle
McCarthy shifts to back to old Dean style and eyes Eddie Pick after Kansas City meeting. Cubs in spring exhibition with Kansas City sparked infield tinkering as McCarthy sought third base upgrade and future big league readiness for Pick.
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McCarthy
Pick
Cubs
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
K. C
Barney Freigan
Freigan
Gonzales
Bob O'Turrell
Cardinals
Riggs Stephenson
Eddie Pick
Win
Jose
Flier Bonnell Plans Paris and Pacific Flight Bid
Lieutenant Mitchell G Bonnell of New York announced plans to fly from Long Branch New Jersey to Paris and back and then attempt a trans continental record flight to Los Angeles. He said he would finance the trip himself and did not set a probable time for the attempt.
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N. J
Mitchell G.bonnell
New York
Paris
Los Angeles
Bonnell
Temperance stall on St Nazaire docks aids A E F sailors
In St Nazaire a modest stall by the French League Against Alcoholism sits on a dock used by A E F troops. It sells cider beer and light wines and serves Scandinavian Dutch and British sailors before they visit other town establishments. A veteran of five wars in Mexico City avoids marriage to keep score down.
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St. Nazaire
French League Against
Mexico City
Grafton Tennis Club Opens Improved McGraw Avenue Court
The Grafton Tennis Club, formed by top local players, reports improvements to the McGraw Avenue court near the railroad. The facility now has new posts and wires, ample space, and first class condition, offering the city’s best enclosed court for members only with a summer match program starting this week.
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Grafton Tennis Club
McGraw Avenue
Crafton Park
West Side
McGraw Avenue Court
Pirates buy pitcher Joseph Dawson from Louisville club
Pittsburgh reports the Pirates purchased right handed pitcher Joseph Dawson from the Louisville American Association club for an undisclosed cash consideration.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates Today
Joseph Dawson
Loulaville American Association
Minneapolis Star Leads Oakmont Golf Crown Contenders
Harrison R Johnston of Minneapolis continued to pace the national golf chase at Oakmont, carding 74 on the final nine to finish 147 after 36 holes. Harry Hampton of Memphis stood four back at 151 while Fred Baron of Crafton and Archie Computon of Great Britain trailed at 152 and 153 respectively among early leaders.
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Harrison R. Johnston
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Minneapolis
Harry Hampton
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Tenn
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Fred Baron
Crafton
Archie Compéton
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G. A. Whitcome
Great Britain
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Charles Evans, Jr
Chicago
George Gadd
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Harrison
al Espinosa
Glengos
Tinois
Bob Shaye
Aurom
Obid
Archie Computon
Great Dritain
Willie Hunter
Lake Forest
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Panadena
Warrens
Gram Rapids
Timrte Thompson
Richmond
Vas
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