Boonemen split doubleheader with Durham Bulls
Boone men divided a doubleheader with Durham, losing the opener 3 to 4 and winning the nightcap 4 to 2. Tom Wolfe hit his 12th homer, Windley hit his 8th and 9th, and Boone’s one over the fence with two on base produced all four runs in the nightcap. Pointer pitcher won the first game in a tight duel with Patterson.
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Tom Wolfe
Windley
Taylor
Durham
Boone
Pointer
Patterson
Bulls
Reid
Jones Leads Practice As British Amateur Opens At St Andrews
Bobby Jones shoots 71 in practice on the Old Course at St Andrews as 172 entrants prepare for the British Amateur Championship knockout rounds starting Monday. George Voigt posts 70, Jones seeks top form for the event while critics question the course, Jones praises St Andrews and the Walker Cup team trains ahead of the Royal and Ancient test.
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Frank W. King
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Bobby Jones
Jones
United States
George Voigt
George van Elm
Roland MacKenzie
John Dawson
London
Paris
Lightning Legs Scores Double Defeat for Negro at D yc h e Stadium
George Simpson of Ohio State failed to establish a new world record in the 100 yard dash at the Western Conference outdoor meet in Evanston on May 24 but defeated Eddie Tolan, world champion, in the 100 and took the 220 yard dash in 21 seconds. Michigan led with 51 points, followed by Town 24, Indiana 20, Northwestern 13, Chicago and Purdue 7 each, and Minnesota 4.
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Dyche
Evanston
George Simpson
Ohio State
Eddie Tolan
University of Michigan
Michigan
Wolverines
Town
Indiana
Northwestern
Chicago
Purdue
Minnesota
Simpson
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Tolan
Buckeye
Rube Eldridge Accepts Snyder Challenge For Grudge Game
Polly Snyder challenges Rube Eldridge and plans a league park showdown next Saturday to decide which pitcher rules. Eldridge caps Glenola with top amateurs while Snyder fields a citywide squad, with Bill Bailey and High Point Baseball Club backing the event.
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Rube Eldridge
Snyder
Polly Snyder
Willis Park
Willis Diamond
Rube
Polly
Eldridge
Glenola
Bill Bailey
High Point
Glenora
Leldridge
Columbia
Iron Paw Rube
Olin Perritt
Winston-Salem
Myrtle Desk Steals Edge Stehli in Low-Scoring Tilt
Myrtle Desk defeated Stehli 11 to 10 in a high scoring game. Key hits were two base shots from Hendricks Collings Cumby Bryant and home runs by BE Wall F Wall and Bryan. Wall and Bryan turned a double play. Collins and Shelton combined for 14 strikeouts and 3 walks. Hendricks and Jones stole bases. Myrtle left eight runners on base as did Stehli.
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Hendricks
Collings
Cumby
Bryant
BE. Wall
F. Wall
Bryan
Wall
Collins
Shelton
Jones
Myrtle
Stehli
Stehli Silk Mill
Myrtle Desk
Wall Boys
Silk Mill
K Hendricks
J Teague Cox
T. Wall
Phillips
Rutledge
Bryant Ss
Mahaffey
Henderson
Greensboro
Cook
Sanders
Brummitt
Branch
Kahdot
Boland
Goff
Anderson
Gusta
Teague
Jordan
Hopper
Neibert
White
Kilpatrick
Bale
Shover
Garbee
Henderson Ab KR
O’brien
Sterling
Balk
O'Brien
Moore
Kootshaw
Highland
Hillcrest
Warner
Ners. A. Cox
Silkers
Dennis
Petree
Cox
Fry
Which pitcher is better Eldridge or Snyder in the debate
A reader letters page weighs in on Rube Eldridge versus Polly Snyder in a grudge baseball game. The writer mocks aging players and argues Snyder would best Eldridge, while fans dispute the claim noting Eldridge’s comeback history and longevity in professional baseball.
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Ruben Eldridge
Duke
Spero
Em All
Polly Snyder
Blade
Shiek
Piedmont
Sally
Polly
Bakelton's Deceptive Delivery Stuns League
Baseball writers praise Bakelton the Twins screwball artist for a deceptive delivery that baffled hitters. Last week he caught Red Williams off first, using his faux misdirection as a blind between his throwing arm and the bag.
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Aseball
Bakelton
Twins
Red Williams
Greensboro club earns bad rep for rowdy behavior in High Point
The Greensboro Patriots faced rowdy crowds in High Point with misconduct by visiting players. Umpire Hobbs ejected five or six players after Sunday’s incidents, including harsh taunts like damned frog. The piece questions adding lip to the game and favors fan-led commentary over player trash talk.
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Greensboro
Patriots
Hobbs
Ump
Charlotte
Henderson team renames to Gamecocks sparks headline dilemma
Local baseball club at Henderson shifted from Bunnies to Gamecocks provoking editors to juggle a lengthy name. Headlines have labeled the team as Fowl Birds and Chickens while the core issue remains the team’s official name.
Davis Cup Final Matches Delayed by Rain
The United States leads Mexico 3 0 after a Sunday doubles win by John Van Ryn and Wilber Allison. Rain halted the two final Davis Cup singles between the U S and Mexico at the Chevy Chase club delaying completion until Monday. Sunday gate receipts were barred by Maryland law.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Chevy Chase Club
Maryland
John van Ryn
East Orange
N. J
Wilber Allison
Austin
Texas
Atlantic
Poet Declares A Rose By Any Other Name
A poet quotes the famous line about a rose and its scent, noting how names change nothing of essence. The remark echoes timeless ambiguity in language and identity.
Pickett Millers Triumph 11 6 in Baseball Showdown
Pickett Millers defeated Harris Covington 11 to 6 after noon. C Ray led with two three base hits and a home run in four trips, Mann's fielding noted, and Blue earned the win while Byrd took the loss.
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Pickett
Harris
Covington
Cotton Millers
Lot
C. Ray
Ray
Mann
Sime
Cartier
Harris-Coyv
Shipwash
Shipwashib
Byrd
Piobolg Icc
Harris-Cov
Cc. Ray
S. Ray
Kimes
J. Janes
Carter
White
Bulla
J. Jones
Jordan
G. Shipwash
Blue
Smith
Wood
Mrs Welborn Wins Putting Honors at Local Club
Mrs J S Welborn won premier putting honors with a 37 in the weekly ladies putting contest at High Point Country Club. Mrs T V Rochelle placed second with a 38 as the event drew keen competition and a list of participants including Mis City Prince Merc J S Welborn Mrs R H Wheeler Mrs L R Hunt and others.
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J. S. Welborn
High Point Country Club
T. V. Rochelle
Mis. City Prince
Merc
J.S. Welborn
R. H. Wheeler
L. R Hunt
Ruth Bowné
Z. I. Walser
John Abels
Waner Brothers Born in Harrah Oklahoma
Paul and Lloyd Waner, the Pittsburgh Poison Boys, were born in Harrah Oklahoma.
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Paul and
Lloyd Waner
The
Pittsburgh
Poison’ Boys
Harrah, Okla
Thieves Steal Equipment From Local Ball Club
About 8300 worth of baseball gear including sweaters gloves balls and bats was stolen from the Pointer locker room at Willis Park on Thursday night. Police were called when the robbery was discovered yesterday with no suspects yet. The club had enough spare equipment to play yesterday's game.
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Willis Park
Patriots topple Henderson twice in Greensboro
In Greensboro on May 24 the Patriots beat Henderson 16 to 11 in game one and 6 to 0 in game two. O'Brien pitched well in the nightcap, scattering five hits as Greensboro star Sanders slugged two homers driving in eight runs across the twin bill.
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Greensboro
Patriots
Henderson Gamecocks
O'Brien
Piedmont
Sanders
Hillcrest Bows to Highland 10-7 in Close Game
Hillcrest loses 10-7 to Highland in a tight matchup as Highland builds a late lead. The game featured strong defense and a decisive scoring drive by Highland.
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Hillcrest
Highland
Tom Zachary the Yankee Lefty Wit in Baseball Circles
Tom Zachary, a Yankee left hander, is noted among ball players for his wit as well as his pitching.
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Tom Zachary
Coolidges Hire Caretaker for The Beeches in Northampton
Former President Calvin Coolidge and wife select Robert S. Smith as caretaker for their new estate The Beeches at Northampton Massachusetts. Smith, a friend of 25 years, begins his duties.
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Calvin Coolidge
The
Beeches
Northampton
Mass
Robert S. Smith
Mrs. H. H. Willard Wins In Charlotte Golf Title
Mrs. W. H. Willard of Charlotte defeats Miss Dean Van Landingham of Charlotte one up to win the Charlotte Country Club golf championship in Charlotte on May 24.
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H. H. Willard
Charlotte
W. H. Willard
Dean van Landingham
Charlotte Country Club
Twins Win Doubleheader Behind Strong Pitches
Elmer Bray and Lefty Yeager limited the Raleigh Capitals as the Twins swept a two game set in Winston Salem winning 3 to 1 and 5 to 2. Bray edged Query in the opener while Yeager topped Mathews in the nightcap. Caps committed two unearned runs in the final game. Bryan’s superb fielding sparked both games as Mallonee Ferrell and Weafer led Twins at the plate. Walters had two hits for the Caps in the opener.
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Winston-Salem
Elmer Bray
Lefty Yeager
Raleigh Capitals
Twins
Bray
Query
Yeager
Mathews
Caps
Bryan
Mallonee
Ferrell
Weafer
Walters
Raleigh Ab
Walsh
King
Lewis
Young
Greenburg
Kregel
Reinert
Sparg
Rimmer
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Weatfer
Doherty
C Bray
Raleigh
Weater
Brown
Timeston-Salem
Hobbs
Morigan
Raleigh Walsh
Glenda
Con Reinert
C Mathews
Amazon Mill
Thomasville
Rube Eldridge
Glenola
Winston-Salem Ab
Harris
Eldridge
Ular Twirler
Rube
Duke Brown
Spero
Yester- Bryan
Day
Donerty
Glenoa
QO Yeager
Steed
Gray
Osborn
Aaleigh Harris
C. Davis
Ww. Davis
H. Davis
Spare
Bowman
Winston- Ab
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Yeaver
Weaver
Hill
Earn- Pittman
Ra- Gibson
Morgan i Sullivan
Blaylock
Trinity School Boys Triumph Over Denny Roll and Pannel
Trinity defeated Denny Roll and Pannel 17 to 5 in a slow game noted for heavy hits and solid fielding. L. Bure? led Trinity with three runs and four hits in five at bats, while Blair and McDowell shared pitching duties and McDowell also starred in the field. Farlow homered in the eighth as Trinity's defense and timely hitting sealed the win.
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Trinity
Denny
Denny Boys
Hill
Williams
L. Bure
Hinkle
Blair
McDowell
Farlow
Denny R. & P. Ab KH
E Coen
Aes
Esisce
Wien
Es Sheeenne
Prosgel
Hsv
Keeees
LOI
Oes Tees
A. Gement
Goodson
Ciessete
W. Bouldin
MebDowsll
Bouldin
Demoou
R. Denny R. & P
Denny R. & P
Bowles and
Thomas
C. Blair McDowell
C. Blair
Bob Fitzsimmons Debuts in New Zealand Amateur Boxing
Bob Fitzsimmons first appeared as a boxer in an amateur tournament run by Jem Mace in New Zealand. The event marked the early start of his boxing career on the islands with notable organizers present.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Jem, Mace
New Zealand
Tommy Ryan Retires Unbeaten Middleweight Champion
Tommy Ryan, once the middleweight title holder, retires with an undefeated record in 1907. His career ends on a high note after years of domination in the ring.
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Tommy Ryan
Legion Fights Monday Night Card Promises Local Debut Bouts
The American Legion presents its maiden fight program at the Legion Arena beginning 8 30 p m tomorrow night. Six bouts include Bud Spiddell versus Dave Eddleman in a 10 round finale and Sailor Little versus K O Wiles in the semi finals with Speed Dean facing Battling Siki in eight rounds. Other matches feature Irish Red Smith against Johnny Hartman four rounds Lightning Barnes versus Rough House Swinson and Al Wilson versus Booker T Washington in six rounds.
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American Legion
Legion
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