Tigers Defeat the White Sox in marathon game
Detroit beat Chicago 6 to 5 in a 21 inning marathon at Comiskey Park. Ted Lyons allowed the long outing, with George Uhle pitching 20 of 21 innings for the win. The Tigers pulled within five games of the Yankees while the Athletics and Cubs also won on a day of extended baseball across the league.
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Major League Leaders Report From May Games
The Associated Press notes leaders in batting, runs, hits, doubles, triples, homers and pitching for both National and American leagues through May 24. O'Doul tops NL batting at .417 with 32 runs and 48 hits. Grimes leads Pirates with 7-0. Kamm and Gehringer post top marks in various categories. An aging, enfeebled arm affects a player’s future prospects, and domestic tennis exhibitions and stage work are mentioned alongside amateur status and newspaper articles.
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Ohio State vs Michigan duel headlines Western Conference track meet
At Dyche Stadium Northwestern hosts a Big Ten track title showdown as George Simpson of Ohio State confronts Bailie Tolan of Michigan in the 100 yard dash. Tolan, who equalled the world record in trials, challenges the reigning sprint king as other events unfold across the meet.
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Big Bill Tilden to Retire from International Tennis
New York May 25 Big Bill Tilden will bid adieu to international tennis after this season ending a decade of dramatic wins and losses. The six time national champion and key Davis Cup figure reveals the plan in a self written article for Liberty magazine June 1. He will remain an amateur and play as long as his legs function.
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Bottomley Rises In Big Six Standings On Two Homers
Jim Bottomley jumped from fourth to second in the Big Six standings by belting two home runs and a single in four trips. Lou Gehrig maintained his large lead with two hits, half the Yankees total, as Gehrig led in batting while others, except for Gehrig, had off days.
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English Derby A Horse Race Is Also A National Pilgrimage
English Derby a citizen’s pilgrimage where Brits abandon work to travel by train bus and foot to Epsom Downs for the famed race. The feature notes the derby’s long history dating to 1780, its royal patronage, and the rarity of American winners like Iroquois in 1881. It explains early entry and elimination of horses before racing age.
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Man of Destiny Legend Surrounds George Voight
The article profiles George Voight, aWashington amateur golf star rising in national play. It notes his wins in regional circuits, success in winter events, and reach to the national amateur semi finals, with praise from peers like Archie Compston and comparisons to Bobby Jones. Voight’s background includes work as a typewriter, secretary, and now investments salesman, fueling his growing fame.
Yesterday's Baseball Scores and Upcoming Round Schedule
Yesterday results include Clarksburg at Scottdale 6 to 6 in darkness, Cumberland 6 Fairmont 4, Charleroi 14 Johnstown 4, Wheeling at Jeannette delayed by rain. Standings show Pittsburgh 12 6 7, Philadelphia 14 4 8, Boston 16 4 67, New York 16 4 29. Tonight's games: Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Chicago at St. Louis.
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O'Doul Leads National League Batters in 413 Average Pace
Frank O'Doul, slugging Philadelphian, tops NL batting at .413 through last Wednesday, with Andy High and Harvey Hendrick close at .407. O'Doul also leads in runs with 32. Babe Herman has the most hits with 47. Mel Ott and Frank Frisch showcase power and doubles, while Grimes, Haines, and Bush pace the pitching leaders as Philadelphia tops team batting at .320.
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Kamm Tops American League Batting Leaders in May Meeting
Chicago May 25 Bill Kamm White Sox third baseman leads AL batting after five weeks with .395 average, edging Charlie Jamieson Cleveland to fourth as Detroit tops team batting at .319. Fox Fonseca Heilmann Gehringer McManus Cochrane Clancy and R Johnson among leaders. Grove leads pitching with six wins, 47 strikeouts, as Senators fielding improves to .977. Northeast Detroit Indians pace double plays with six in week.
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Turins Birth Rate Rise Tied to Factory Bonus Offer
An increase in Turin Italy birth rate is linked to a factory incentive of 15 dollars for each child born. The report cites rising demographics amid industrial policy efforts. Notable names from the era include Hailmann and Gehringer reflecting broader baseball statistics referenced in the same period.
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Von Porat Faces Ring Nerves In Chicago Debut Pace
Charles W. Dunkizy notes Von Porat, a Norwegian heavyweight, feels crowd jitters in first Chicago appearances but shines in his adopted hometown. He recalls fears at Square Garden and Boston Garden, plans rest between bouts at a Wisconsin lake retreat, and recalls Olympic amateur ties with Charley Hof.
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