Spalding President Defends Baseball’s Live Ball
Julian Curtiss of A. G. Spalding and Brothers argues the liveliness of the ball has not changed since 1920 and blames factors such as shorter stands and pitching decline for the current slugging surge. He cites uniform materials and construction, pile effects of bat design, and league desires for a uniform ball.
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Taylor to Fight Martin in Boston Ten-Round Bout
Bud Taylor of Terre Haute will meet Andy Martin of Boston in a ten round featherweight bout at the Boston Garden tonight. The contest features two noted fighters as they seek a decisive victory in the ring.
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Wright Not on Brooklyn Trip
Brooklyn shortstop Glenn Wright was left behind as the club left for the west. He will be operated on this week by Dr. Whitman to remove a splintered bone in the shoulder and will be unable to play for the rest of the season.
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Ruddy Sets Metropolitan Half Mile Swim Record
New York July 22 Ray Ruddy metropolitan swimming star set a new half mile mark at Rockaway Park Long Island covering the distance in 10 minutes 29 and 2 fifths seconds. The previous record stood at 11 minutes 38 and 2 fifths seconds.
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Athletics Extend Lead in Interleague Tour to 10 1 2 Games
RY George Kirkley reports the Athletics increased their lead to ten and a half games over the Yankees after a strong western swing, while the Yankees falter with Babe Ruth injured and pitching weak. Pirates and Cubs contend in the National League as injuries hit Pittsburgh’s lineup with Grimes and Traynor sidelined.
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Baseball Calendar: Today and Yesterday’s Results
In the American Association Indianapolis plays Minneapolis and Louisville meets St Paul. Toledo faces Milwaukee and Columbus takes on Kansas City. National League Brooklyn at unknown city. American League Cleveland at Seattle.
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Brooklyn Surges Past Cubs 3-0 Behind Azzy Vance
Azzy Vance struck out ten over five hits as Brooklyn defeated Chicago 3 to 0. Vance fanned Hack Wilson four times in Brooklyn's first win of the year over the Cubs, ending a nine-game skid against Chicago.
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Junker Jamboree Races At Walnut Gardens
Eddie Toombs won the ten mile junker car race while Wesley Updegsaf won the fifteen mile flivver event at Walnut Gardens speedway on Sunday. Floyd McWilliams finished second in the junker race and J E Green third. A crash occurred in the ten mile event and three flivvers piled up in the second race but no injuries. Walter Banks was second in the fliver event with William Hurt third.
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Net titles decided in Fall Creek tennis finals
Sunday results in the Fall Creek tournament crowned doubles champions Tommy Wilson and Emmett Lowery after a 6-1 4-6 7-5 9-7 victory over Marshall Christopher and George Horst. Meunier and Lysaught won the junior doubles 6-3 6-1 6-2, while Meunier beat Lysaught 8-6 7-5 6-3 in junior singles.
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Four Way Golf Plans Underway for International Matches
A committee led by Mrs C J Fraser reports progress toward a four nation women’s team golf series featuring the United States Canada England and France. The plan has evolved over the last two months of work.
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Sound of Mat Title Go at Boston Lyric Theater
The Lyric theater in Boston hosts a heavyweight wrestling feature tied to Sonnenberg versus Lewis. The match drew a huge crowd and delivered a rough showcase with Lewis taking the first fall and Sonnenberg the next two.
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Baseball scores and line results from multiple games
Yesterday's results include Milwaukee over Toledo and St Paul over Louisville in extra innings. Also listed are Philadelphia over Detroit, New York over Cleveland, Boston over Chicago, Washington over St Louis, Pittsburgh over New York, and Chicago over Brooklyn. Minor league scores show Decatur defeating Terre Haute and other regional results.
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Fields wins steeplechase at Broad Ripple in 10 41
Harold Fields of Indiana University won the seventh leg of the A A U two mile steeplechase championship at Broad Ripple Park Sunday with a time of 10 41. Theodore Freeman of Broad Ripple Park A C finished second and Robert Grimm of Spades Park A C placed third. Clarence Goldrick of Delta Sigma Nu Fraternity was fourth and Sidney Muehl of Broad Ripple Park A C fifth.
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Gledhill and Vines Annex Court Titles
Keith Gledhill of Santa Barbara defeated Ellsworth Vines of Pasadena to win the singles title at the western amateurs tennis tournament. The duo also claimed the doubles crown against Fred Rover and George OConnell, with a final five set match. Ruth Bailey of St. Louis captured the women's singles title over Clara Zinke of Chicago. Zinke teamed with Ruth Dexman to win the doubles title against Mrs. Ruth Riese and Mrs. Barbara Duffy in a tight three setter.
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Bell Tops Entry List at Annual State Net Meet
Berkeley Bell of Austin tops the 50 entries for the Indiana state tennis tournament at the Fort Wayne Country Club. Bell is the favorite after two earlier state titles. Keith Gledhill of Santa Barbara does not defend his title as singles play opens with focus on the lower half of the draw leading to a Bell final.
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Mighty Man Streak Ended by Dazzy Vance at Four Ks
In Chicago on July 22 Dazzy Vance halted Hack Wilson’s 27 game hitting streak by striking him out four times. Wilson entered the day with a .340 average and 23 homers, but Vance proved the pitcher who could neutralize him.
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Golf notes parade at Coffin course and other clubs
Excitement on Coffin eighteenth fairway as Harold McClure oversees play while Parker hits a ninth hole ace. South Grove and Meridian Hills events weave through club activities with a water hole ace by Douglass Scott and multiple birdies. Indianapolis golfers prepare for St Louis nationals as the Speedway course awaits final touches and opening.
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Lott Replaces Hunter on Davis Cup Team in Paris
George M. Lott of Chicago will replace Francis T. Hunter on the U S Davis Cup team for the challenge round in Paris. The U S lineup includes Lott, William Tilden, John Van Ryn, and Wilmer Allison, with Van Ryn and Allison as doubles. Tilden and Lott to play singles. selection follows Hunter’s recent slump and a desire for experience versus France.
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Three Bouts on Wrestling Card at Broad Ripple Tonight
Ed Baker of Indianapolis meets Dick Routt of Anderson in a time limit opener. Main bout pits Bobby Chick of Texas against Gus Kallio of Chicago to a finish. Semi final pairs Elmer Guthrie of Texas and Glen Wade of Cincinnati, time limit. Preliminary has Ed Baker vs Dick Routt.
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St Patrick's falls to Shanklin Club 5 to 4 in baseball notes
Shanklin ace Skiles held St Patricks to three hits and hit two homers for Shanklin. Cagnai starred for St Patricks. Shanklins schedule Holy Cross at Brookside Park next Sunday as Morgantown I 0 Q O F beat the Mormons 6 5 with Hecker and Kirk on the mound.
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Americans Blank German Aces
The United States Davis Cup team defeated Germany five matches to none in the inter-zone final and will face France in the challenge round at Roland Garros Stadium. Tilden defeated Prenn 6 1, 6 4, 6 1 and Hunter beat Moldenhauer 6 3, 1 6, 6 4, 4 6, 6 1 to seal the victory. France won the cup last year by four matches to one.
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Major Homer Leaders Chuck Klein and Mel Ott in RBI Race
Baseball leaders update lists Chuck Klein of Philadelphia and Mel Ott of New York Giants atop RBI standings with 29 and 29 respectively. Other top sluggers include Hack Wilson of Chicago Cubs Lou Gehrig of New York Yankees Jim Bottomley and Chick Hafey of St Louis Cardinals Babe Ruth of New York Yankees Al Simmons of Philadelphia Athletics Lefty O Doul of Philadelphia Phillies.
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De Bard Named Wabash Line Coach Replacing Neal
Carl De Bard former Little Giant star will coach Wabash line next fall replacing Raymond Neal who leaves for De Pauw University. De Bard, a 1926 Wabash graduate, previously coached West Lafayette high teams in 1927 and 1928.
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Spence Lowers 200 Yard Breast record at Farragut pool
Walter Spence national all round swimming champion lowered his own mark in the 200 yard breaststroke by one second at the Farragut Athletic Club pool in Brooklyn. The event took place Sunday, continuing his record run in breaststroke events.
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Harrison Fisth Bill Filled for Tuesday Show
The six bout card at Ft. Harrison returns Tuesday with heavyweights Chuck Wiggins and Frankie Wine in a ten round main event. Prelims include four six round bouts and a four rounder as Captain Schucker selects sluggers from a list of willing fighters. Frankie Wine of Montana, now managed from Barberton, Ohio, eyes a decisive outpoint over Wiggins.
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Highways Win Thrice In Twin Bill At Washington Park
Lincoln Highways defeat Ft. Wayne Lady Wayne Chocolates 4 to 1 in game one as Jeffries holds to three hits and ten strikeouts. Taylor drives in runs with a three-base hit and Jackson also stars. In game two Lincoln wins 8 to 7 with Taylors eye catching peg from right field. Guy pitches for the winners. Next Sunday the Highways meet the Indianapolis Keystones in a double header at Washington Park.
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Strauss Says Beats Gosport In Tight 5 4 Battle
Strauss Says of Indianapolis edged Gosport 5 to 4 on Sunday in Gosport. Correll starred for Gosport with two doubles and solid fielding. Batteries were Rearick and Harlan for Strauss and Walker, Sindlinger, Branham, and Douthit for Gosport. Strauss Says have no game next Sunday. state teams seeking a schedule may contact J. E. Matthews in Indianapolis.
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Record Low Assists In A World Series Era Yankee Game
The New York Yankees set a low mark in team ball handling with only five assists during a 1921 game, illustrating a rare instance of limited passing flair in a historic era.
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Best of Negro Tennis Players Here for Mid-West Competition
Tennis talent from several states gathered in Indianapolis for the opening of the Negro tournament of the Mid-Western Tennis Association at Douglas park courts. The Indianapolis Racquet Club led by Robert Marbury expects large attendance with Edgar Brown and Douglas Turner headlining the Chicago delegation.
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Indians Sweep Millers in Minneapolis Series Upset
Bruno Betzel's Indians won three games over the weekend in Minneapolis, taking a Saturday 6 2 win and Sunday doubleheader 8 2 and 7 2. The Hoosiers' trip now stands five wins three losses, with the series finale set for Tuesday before moving to Milwaukee.
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Runs Lead Minneapolis In High Scoring Game
Sunday battles saw Minneapolis win with 11 hits to Indianapolis 6. Key runs include Bagwell homering and RBIs by Bagwell High and Penner. Penner and Buckeye combined on the mound with Penner yielding 7 hits in 8 1 3 innings and Rhem taking the loss.
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Elimination plan eyed for light heavyweight title
United Press reports New York July 22 that if Tommy Loughran relinquishes the crown Commissioner William Muldoon favors an elimination tournament to crown the next 175 pound champion. Muldoon says Braddock or any claimant must beat all contenders before recognition.
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