Dan's Diamond Men Face Five Games at Willis Park
Dan Boone and the Boonemen host Raleigh for two games at Willis Park then welcome Greensboro and Winston-Salem for a five game stretch. Molly Cox injured last weekend will miss the trip. Parrish likely to start at first base with Cox shifted to outfield. The Piedmont league race remains tight as Durham leads and Raleigh, High Point, Greensboro, Henderson, and Winston-Salem chase.
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Schmeling Is 'Underdog' Three Days aeem
St Louis fans face a rough stretch as the Cardinals drop ten of eleven after a 17-1 run. Manager Street cites injuries to Gelbert Frisch Orsatti Hafey and pitching woes as the team struggles to sustain its pennant bid.
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Gabby
Street
St. Louis Cardinals
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Red Birds
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Gelbert
Philadelphia
Jess Haines
Ernie Orsatti
Jim Bottomley
Chick Hafey
Frisch
Orsatti
Hafey
Sharkey Favored To Take Heavyweight Title In Big Fight
The American League park bout in New York attracts up to 70 000 fans as Jack Sharkey widens his edge over Max Schmeling from even money to 2 to 1. Sharkey's size strength and steady conditioning give him the advantage, while Schmeling fears a stale edge and relies on a sharp punch to counter.
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Fistiana
Yankee Stadium
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Sharkey
Teaton
John L. Sullivan
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Schemling
Jack
Swiméling
Veterans and youths share glory in hectic MLB week
The article highlights aging stars and rising players seizing headlines as Luque and Heilmann shine for their leagues. It notes Luque’s six straight wins, Heilmann’s .402 pace with five hits in nine at bats, Seibold’s tenth complete game, Berger’s 17th homer, Havr’s 1 0 win for Detroit, and Lyons’ multi extra base hits in a Philadelphia game.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Harry Seibold
Adolfo Luque
Sam’ Jones
Ted Lyons
Harry Heilmann
Harry Rice
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn
Heilmann
Detroit
Philies
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Heisman
Philadelphia
Phillies
Seibold
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Braves
Berger
Waite Havt
New York Yankees
Hoyt
Ed Morris
Tigers
Philadelphia Athletics
Golf on 30 Story Skyscraper Stuns Chicago Crowd
Chicago observers watched Chick Evans and Frank Walsh defeat Harry Cooper and Al Espinosa on a 30 story downtown hotel rooftop course yesterday. The skyscraper course, a grass surface, was designed by Evans.
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Chick Evans
Frank Walsh
Harry Cooper
al Espinosa
Evans
Walsh
Cooper
Espinosa
Sixteen Americans Enter British Open Golf Championship
Sixteen Americans join a field of 296 for the British Open at Hoylake starting June 16. The U S contingent includes five Walker Cup players Jones Voigt Moe Johnson and Von Elm six other amateurs and five professionals. France provides ten entries while Belgium Germany Mexico Canada Greece and South Africa send one each.
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Moe
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von Elm
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France
Belgium
Germany
Mexico
Canada
Greece
South Africa
Baseball Roundup: Luque Shuts Out Cubs in Sixth Straight Victory
Yesterday Adolfo Luque and the Reds blanked the Cubs 6 0 to extend his club’s winning streak. Wes Ferrell starred for the Indians sending the Senators to seven hits while driving in the decisive run with a bases loaded single in the ninth. Lou Boudreau and the Browns rallied to defeat the Yankees 6 4 with a homer by Blue and five runs late. Waite Hoyt opened for the Tigers with a 1 0 win over the Red Sox.
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Wes Ferrell
Cleveland
Lyons
Washington
Ferrell
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New York Yankees
Browns
George Pipgras
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Bill Walker
Bill Terry
Walker
Terry
Adolfo Luque
Robins
Cubs
Indiane
Senators
Giants Beat Cards 4-1 on Two-Hit Pitching
Bill Walker pitched a two hit game as the New York Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1. Walker yielded only two safeties while striking out several batters. The win improves the Giants' record and keeps them in the pennant race.
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Cards
Golfers Exempt From Qualifying For Open Championship
New York June 9. Thirty eight players are exempt from qualifying for the 36 hole run at 20 courses June 16 for the right to play in the 72 hole Open Championship at Interlachen Minneapolis July 11 12. Exempt players include Walker Cup members Jones Ouimet Von Elm Voigt and others. Cyril Tolley is the only overseas entry.
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Interlachen Club
Minneapolis
Bobby Jones
Jimmy Johnston
Francis Ouimet
George von Elm
George Voigt
O. F. Willing
Don Moe
Roland Mackenzie
Jones
von Elm
al Espinosa
Gene Sarazen
Denny Shute
Tormmy Armour
Henry Curci
Leo Diegel
Peter O'Hara
Horton Smith
J E. Rogers
Whiffy Cox
Charles Hilgendorf
P. O. Hart
Billy Burke
Walter Hagen
Jim Barnes
Massie B. Miller
Jack Forrester
Ted Longworth
Willie Hunter
McDonald Smith
Willie Macfarlane
Leonard B. Schmutte
Jack Burke
Major League Leaders as of June 8
National League leading hitters and pitchers list with names such as Matting-Stephenson Herman Klein and Herman Terry. Includes runs RBIs hits doubles triples and homers from Cubs Giants Cardinals and Robins. American League leaders list Rice Ruth Gehringer Cronin Combs and Cronin with notable RBIs and home runs.
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Cubs
Herman
Robins
Klein
Phillies
Terry
Giants
Frisch
Cardinals
Cuyler
Wilson
Cobbs
Rice
Senators
Ruth
Yankees
Gehringer
Tigers
Cronin
Combs
Martin Schroder Wins First Round In Elks Golf Tourney
Savannah Ga June 9 Martin Schroder wins his first round match in an Elk s golf tournament after a week spent locating his opponent Mr Bye Schroder had a 44 handicap and believed his opponent was afraid to meet him.
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Martin Schroder
Elks
Savannah
Schroder
Mr. Bye
Bull's Unseeing Charge Lets Dodges Work Easier
A mad bull closes its eyes as it charges, making its rush easier to dodge for onlookers and handlers nearby.
Piedmont and South Atlantic League Schedule Brief
Raleigh visits High Point and Winston plays Greensboro in the Piedmont League while Durham faces Henderson. In the South Atlantic League Columbia meets Asheville Macon travels to Charlotte and Augusta hosts Greenville.
Baseball Pairings in American League Features
Philadelphia plays Chicago while New York visits St Louis and Washington faces Cleveland. Boston travels to Detroit in a set of league matchups.
National League Rivalries Set as Schedule Highlights
In baseball action the National League features Pittsburgh at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St. Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia as key early fixtures.
Southern Association Football Schedule Listing
Southern Association games include Nashville at Atlanta Chattanooga at Birmingham Little Rock at New Orleans and Memphis at Mobile with matchups listed for the upcoming slate.
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Southern Association
Nashville
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Little Rock
New Orleans
Memphis
Mobile
Tourists Lead Sally League With Weeklong Schedule
Asheville's Tourists, atop the South Atlantic league with a 13 game streak, face Columbia at home and Augusta on the road in a busy seven day slate. Macon meets Charlotte while Greenville hosts Augusta as the race tightens among Asheville Macon Greenville and Charlotte with playoffs near.
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Columbia Comets
Augusta Wolves
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Comets
Wolves
Columbia
Augusta
Charley Moore
Macon Peaches
Hornets
Hoblitzell
Peaches
Hornet
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Odie Strain
Macon
Charlotte's
Kings Mountain Celebration Plans On Air
A Kings Mountain sesquicentennial program will air from WBT Charlotte on Tuesday night June 10 at 10 36 pm ET. Hamilton C. Jones will recount Kings Mountain history in 1787 and Albert M. Grist will preview the October 7 celebration with President Hoover expected.
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WBT
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Albert M. Grist
Yorkville Enquirer
York, D. C
Hoover
Observatory Planned Near Stockholm Sweden
A new astronomical observatory will be constructed about ten miles from Stockholm Sweden. The project aims to advance astronomical research by providing a modern facility in a clear sky region near the capital.
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Stockholm
Sam Rice Dominates American League Batting Race
Sam Rice of Washington leads the American League weekly and season batting averages with .404 for the week and a .875 pace. Al Simmons sits second at .386, Babe Ruth third at .377, while Ruth leads in home runs with 18 and RBIs with 50. Herman tops the National League with a .402 average and 72 runs, 49 hits, as Hack Wilson trails in RBIs with 46. Johnny Frederick and Adam Comorosky contend for hits and runs for Brooklyn and Pittsburgh.
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Herman
Chicago
Washington
Rice
al Simmons
Philadelphia
Babé Ruth
Ruth
Hodapp
Cleveland
Wenem
Cochrané
Burnett
McManus
Detroit
Foxx
Dickey
New York
Combs
Jolley
St. Louis
Horan
Hack Wilson
Brooklyn
Johnny Frederick
Adam Comorosky
Pittsburgh
Babe Herman Leads National League Batting Averages
New York June 9 Babe Herman of Brooklyn holds a .419 average to lead the National League. Frank Hogan of the Giants and Paul Waner of Pittsburgh follow closely while Harry Heilmann of Cincinnati climbs to share third with Waner at .398 alongside Frank Frisch's steady form.
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Babe Herman
Brooklyn
Herman
Frank Hogan
New York Giants
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
Harry Heilmann
Cincinnati
Waner
Frank Frisch
Fifth Annual S. C. Championship Tennis Tourney Underway
Opening play in the fifth annual South Carolina championship tennis tournament was underway in Charleston with 14 women entered led by Miss Eliza Coxe of Asheville. The field includes several southern racquet stars and local Charleston competitors as men arrive from other events.
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South Carolina
Surplus Cash Store opens in former Efird space
Lexington June 9 The Surplus Cash Store locates in the Efird Department Store room on South Main Street. J H Crews and K L Young of Winston-Salem arrived to arrange stock with Crews likely staying as manager. The shop will sell ready-to-wear dry goods and shoes.
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Winston-Salem
Crews
Standings Snapshot From Weekend Games
Memphis 10 6 and Mobile 7 8 lead in a split pair. Birmingham 9 7 faces Nashville 4 5 while Little Rock 2 4 matches New Orleans 7 8. Atlanta 7 defeats Chattanooga 6 in a close contest.
Results in Major League Baseball Scores
Philadelphia beat Chicago 6 to 3 while New York lost to St Louis 4 to 5. Boston shutout by Detroit 0 to 1. Washington defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 in rain shortened conditions.
National League Scores From Baseball Night
National League results include Philadelphia 4 Cincinnati 9, Pittsburgh 6 Boston 10, Chicago 6, Brooklyn 6, St. Louis 1 New York 4.
Reading and Jersey City Tie as Standings Shift
International League results show Reading 2 Newark 2 with Jersey City at 38-1 and Montreal 4-1. Rochester 8-2 Toronto 19-6 Buffalo 2-7 and Baltimore 1-6 all listed in recent standings updates.
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Buffalo
Southeastern League Scores Include Pensacola and Montgomery
In a Southeast League update Pensacola defeated six to nine while Montgomery earned seven to two in a seven inning second game. Columbus C topped Jacksonville four to one as Selma Tampa postponed due to rain.
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Western League Scores Roundup
Topeka defeated Pueblo 12 to 2 while Oklahoma City edged Des Moines 8 to 7. St Joseph won 10 to 2 against Denver as Omaha cruised 15 to 4 over Wichita, leaving several games tied at 3-3.
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Eastern Letagle New Haven and rival scores listed
A sports snippet lists city and team records including New Haven 9-9 Pittsfield 2-10 Providence 1% 8 Hartford 2-0 Albany 3-3 Bridgeport 4-2 Springfield 98-7 Allenton 16-1
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Texas League scores and standings snippet
Beaumont defeated Fort Worth 13 to 7 with Dallas 6 and San Antonio 1 and Houston 4 and Shreveport 5 also listed. Wichita Falls improves to 18 11 while Waco slides to 1 2 in the recent results.
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San Antonio
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Shreveport
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Waco
Pacific Coast League standings snippet and results
Pacifi c Coast League update shows Missions 5 10 in San Francisco 5 3 and Oakland 6 2 Seattle 2 3. Sacramento 4 4 Portland 38 10 Hollywood 1 7 Los Angeles T 8.
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Three-Eye Leags: St Petersia 7 Bloomington 4
Football scores show St Petersia defeating Bloomington 7 to 4. Terre Haute and Decatur tied 4 to 10 and Danville 4-4 Evansville 2-1, Springfield 2-3, Quincy 9-5.
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