Dillard Star Athlete Aims for Olympic Glory in Hurdles
Harrison Dillard, famed spike athlete, reflects on his prime hurling form and sprint prowess as he eyes success in the Olympic trials and London Games. He recalls past world records, a near miss in trials, and plans to sharpen his hurdling while maintaining sprint speed amid a lengthy track season.
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Walk Mars Gem By Brooklyn Twirler Ends Short Of Perfection
Brooklyn on June 19 reports pitcher Cadi Erskine carried a near perfect game into the ninth inning before a minor walk broke the bid in a 5-0 win over the Cubs. Erskine faced one baserunner, Willard Ramsdell, and after a 44 minute delay, resumed until the final out. The last perfect game in the majors occurred in 1922 by Charley Robertson.
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Charley Roberton
Chloe Ator
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Ninety Cyclists to Start at Carrell Speedway
A field of 90 cyclists will race at Carrell Speedway tonight led by Don Hawley of the Triumph stable in pursuit of a second straight wear win. First race to start at 8 34 pm.
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Carrell Speedway
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It Happened In Brooklyn Picnic Dramatics
A garbled report recounts a chaotic Brooklyn picnic scene with misheard phrases and a chaotic baseball reference. Rex Barney is mentioned as pitching, with Erskine and other terms jumbled, creating a unclear sports moment.
Keough Signs Young Prospects for Big Bonuses
Boston Red Sox ink two 18 year old high school stars to contracts in a major signing. Frank Baum, a St. Louis prep southpaw, receives around 12 0000 in bonuses and a five year plan. Marty Keough from Pomona High joins, with strong all round athlete credentials and a path to Boston via the San Jose Club farm team.
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Littlefield Jumps Buffalo for Tigers
Left handed pitcher Dick Littlefield informed Tigers manager Jack Tighe he would return to Detroit to seek a permanent roster spot with the parent club. The optioned hurler to Tulsa earlier posted a 1–1 record and was charged with no decision after allowing 11 hits in five innings to the Chiefs.
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Seraquse Chiefs
Sports Card: Finals at Sento and Mehl National AAT Chaise
The card lists events and participants in a fragmented sports meet. Names like Raving Tlai and Mehl National AAT Chaise appear amid garbled text. It mentions field events, times, and various venues, reflecting a chaotic OCR sports page.
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Molawneln Hagimap— Tai Vit Spavlives Deny Kiely
Notefia Hawery ‘Wak AY Ks Nity Bele Ty Ane An
Delock Shuts Out Browns on Five Hits
Browns lose 2-0 as Delock excels with five hits allowed. the game closes a three game series as the Browns fail to extend their four game win streak. Martone noted for hot hitting. lineup includes Michabe and Tate.
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Linis
Berra Homers Power Yankees to 8 6 Win
In a high scoring game the New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 8 to 6 as Yogi Berra blasted two home runs and Hank Bauer added a solo shot. Key moments included Berra driving in runs and Robe Rizzuto and others contributing as New York built an early lead and held off Detroit despite late pressure.
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Walt Propo
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Ay Bane
Phillies Lost as Big Card 6th Rally Beats Them
In Philadelphia on June 1802 The St. Louis pitcher Towle Fox walked two Phillies and Patented hits sparked a sixth inning rally. Enos Slaughter and Jim Konstanty contributed key hits as the St. Louis club overcame Philadelphia with timely doubles and walks, aided by acrobatic batting and aggressive base running.
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Andy Shoutife
Beveg F Wlly
Kopstanty
Rayer Sri At
Rose Upsets Seixas in London Tennis Play
Victorian era London tennis match reports show Rose defeating Vic Seixas in the quarterfinals with Dorfman advancing past Rosewall. The London Championships featured seeds like Seixas and Rose, with mentions of players from Australia and the United States amid a flurry of results and unclear OCR fragments.
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