Brooklyn Robins Lead NL Pack as Cubs Win Twice
The Brooklyn Robins maintain a three and a half game lead over the field in the National League race, with the Cubs closing the gap by winning two of three. Charlie Grimm powered Chicago to an 8 to 3 triumph over the Giants with a bases loaded homer in the ninth. The Pirates and Phillies played a slugfest 18 to 14 in Pittsburgh. The Reds beat the Braves 6 to 1, while the A’s clung to the American League lead by three as they lost 9 to 8 to the Tigers. The Senators toppled St Louis 9 to 7, and the Indians and Yankees had their game rained out at Cleveland.
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Ted Lyons
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White Sox
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Paul Not to Play Night Baseball Games
St Paul owner Robert J Connery announced night games will not be played by the local American Association club. He said the stance follows his return from the east after observing night games in Indianapolis.
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Baseball Results MID-ATLANTIC LEAGUE highlights
Yesterday Fairmont beat Cumberland 9 to 6 in the first game and Cumberland recovered 3 to 2 in a 24 game. Johnstown defeated Charleroi 16 to 10 in the opener while Charleroi won 20 to 4 in the second game. Jeannette toppled Clarksburg 11 to 4. Today schedule includes Fairmont at Scottdale Clarksburg at Wheeling Johnstown at Cumberland Charleroi at Jeannette.
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Cumberland
Johnstown
Charleroi
Jeannette
Clarksburg
Scottdale
Wheeling
Il Pet Jonkstown
Big Six Batting Averages and Boxing Results
Summary of multiple sports results with players Billy Tompkins Billy De Foe Indianapolis Roy Wallace Johnny Mason Tony Dominguez Fred Eilers Curtis Brown Kid Kober Eddie Anderson Joey Rivers Hymie Wiseman Everett McClain and team scores including National and American League baseball games Philadelph ia Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis Chicago New York Cincinnati Boston Detroit Washington and rain affected schedules with games listed for today and upcoming matchups.
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Eddie Anderson
Chicago
Joey Rivers
Kansas City
Hymie Wiseman
Everett McClain
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Pittsburgh
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Detroit
Washington
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St Louis
Two Big Baseball Trades Shake Major Leagues
On June 17 two major trades moved to strengthen clubs. Burleigh Grimes moved from the Boston Braves to the St. Louis Cardinals in a pitcher only deal with Wee Willie Sherdel and Fred Frankhouse. In the American League the Chicago White Sox sent Art Shires to Washington for Garland Braxton and Remy Tate. The NL also discussed the lively ball topic, deciding to take no action.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Tate
Washington Senators
New York
Willie’ Sherdel
Fred Frankhouse
Art Shires
Garland Braxton
Sherdel
Frankhouse
Washington
Donie Bush
White Sox
Clark Griffith
Senators
Joe Judge
Judge
National League
Fights Last Night New York Results
Ray Miller of Chica outpointed Sammy White of New York in a ten round bout in Jersey City. Midget Wolgast of Philadelphia defeated Frankie Baumann of Paterson in a six round bout in Soest.
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Ray Miller
Sammy White
Jersey City
Major League Leaders with June 1 figures mixed
Texas officials have ordered a Chicago Henry Lenard to war on cougars crossing from cage. He knocked out Tony Leone, Mexico and killed a deer. The list includes Klein of Phillies leading in batting and RBIs, English of Cubs leading runs, and Ruth of Yankees with home runs.
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English
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Philies
Hirsj Klein
Frisch
Cardinals
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Texas
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Henry Lenard
Cage
Tony Leone
Mexico
Wind Whistles Dirge at Wrigley Field
Chicago June 16 Associated Press staff writer recalls the Chicago Cubs decline through a string of injuries illnesses and misfortunes from 1924 to 1930. Key figures Hartnett Gabby Hartnett Hal Carlson Lester Seil Carlsen and Stephenson suffer long injuries while the team struggles with ailing stars and dwindling fortunes.
Bonny Boy II Wins Ascot Stakes at Ascot Week
Bonny Boy II owned by M. H. De Stalary won the Ascot stakes the first important race of Ascot week. Lord Derby's Richborough finished second and C. W. Gordon's Buoyant Bachelor was third. Twenty horses ran.
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Postponed Carr Chinas Modern Wood to play tonight
Rain forced the Carr Chinas versus Modern Wood of America baseball game from Monday to tonight it may delay again to Thursday if sun fails to appear by noon. At Flemington Wednesday evening Repurt Coal faces the fast Wendell Cubs in a key Taylor County circuit battle. Repurt, top contender, trails only forfeit blemish to Gration Raskins. Mod ym Woodmen vs Raskals Friday promises tough action. Marrizborg, Pa seniors Edwin Kelsey and Rimer Koup have traveled 32,000 miles in four years at Louisiana State University.
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Louisianastaid University
Open Golf Tourney to Feature 23 Amateurs Among 150 Players
New York reports 150 entrants for the National Open at Inter-Lachen Club Minneapolis July 10-12 with 23 amateurs included. District qualifiers yielded 98 pros. 38 exemptions recorded nine amateurs such as Boisby Jones and Cyril J. Towey. Notable qualifiers include Johnny Farrell, T. P. Perkins, Bill Mehlhorn, Joel Turnesa, Johnny Golden, Lester Bolstad, and Jock Hutchinson.
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Francis Coimet
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Rocky Rich
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Lester Bolstad
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Omaha
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Cubs Win 8-5 as Grimm Slam Caps Giants Game
Diamond Stars Charlie Grimm hit a bases loaded homer in the ninth to lift the Cubs 8-5 over the Giants. Chuck Klein extended his streak to 25 games with 19 homers atop the league, while Ray Phelps shut out the Cardinals for eight innings in the Robins 5-3 victory. Dale Alexander and Roy Johnson drove in seven Detroit runs, Johnson homering twice and Alexander once. Wally Berger tied for runner-up with his 18th homer, matching Hack Wilson.
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Robins
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Roy Johnson
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Alexander
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Braves
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Soldier Field Could Host Schmeling Sharkey Bout
Illinois commission chair John V. Clinnin said Madison Square Garden head Sam F. Carey asked sanction for a proposed world heavyweight title fight at Soldier Field or Chicago. A levee would be granted under the same charter as the Dempsey Tunney bout which set a world gate record.
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Illinois State At Commission
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Madison Square Garden Corporation
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Body of Segrave Cremated in England
London June 17. The body of Sir Henry Segrave who died from injuries when his speedboat Miss England 11 wrecked on Lake Windermere was cremated at Golders Green. At the same hour a large crowd gathered at St Margaret’s Church Westminster for a memorial service for the sportsman.
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Sir Henry Segrave
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Golder's Green
St. Margaret
Westminster
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