Stribling Berlenbach Title Bout Prompts New York Fanfare
The light heavyweight clash between Stribling of Georgia and Paul Berlenbach at Yankee Stadium draws hype and a full house, with Tex Rickard planning for seats at 22 dollars. Stribling’s recent form and a prior 1924 draw against Berlenbach spark optimism among fans and bettors.
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Cleveland
Indians Close Toledo Series With Twin Bill Sweep
Ownie Bush's Indians won two of three against the Toledo Hens over the weekend. Henry dominated the Sunday comeback 3 2 after Holke started the rally, while Burwell and Wisner pitched. The series concluded with free admission for women and schoolchildren and a long road trip to Minneapolis starting Thursday.
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Hens beat Indians as Bevo Le foucrenn homers. Wisner yields four hits
Woolfolk started for the Indians and exited after surrendering three quick hits. Johnson relieved and Canavan took the mound for the Tribe, charged with the loss as Holke’s triple and Bevo Le foucrenn’s homer highlighted a rough game. Wisner allowed four hits in seven, while English collected four singles for the Hens.
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Rule Defines Runner on Base After Home Run
In baseball a preceding runner who misses a base is retired and does not affect the batter who hit a home run or any succeeding runners who touch bases correctly. A runner who avoids the rule violation is out only for failing to touch base, while later runners are not penalized for the earlier error.
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Indiana University Names baseball captain and awards
Bloomington Ind June 7 George Davis of Montpelier Ind has been elected captain of the Indiana University baseball team for next season Davis is a third base man Fourteen letters were awarded as follows Captain Bigtt Davis Captain Druckamiller ay Hall Tobin Hord Vojtech Becker Burke Bucher
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Notre Dame Selects Joe Della Maria as Track Captain
Notre Dame in South Bend announces Joe Della Maria is elected captain of the track team for next season after a strong 1926 sprint campaign. The dash man earned recognition in the sprints and will lead the squad in upcoming campaigns.
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Seattle junior lightweight champ Morgan stops Sullivan at Ebbets Field
Ted Morgan of Seattle, junior lightweight world champion, retained his title at Ebbets Field Brooklyn by knocking out Steve Sullivan in rounds one then two. Sullivan’s corner threw in the towel in the sixth. Photo shows Sullivan on the canvas in the first.
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Western Open prospects rise as Highland golf scene grows
Dick Miller reports spring championship plays before rain at Highland. Bernie Lehman, Ford Meyer and Joe Michael show progress at Broadmoor as George Stark eyes a Chicago qualifier. Avalon Ladies day boosts turnout with plans for June events and a Times Interscholastic Invite set June 14–16 at South Grove.
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Local Indianapolis Baseball Leagues See Mixed Results and Schedules
Independent and Amateur Baseball leagues in Indianapolis report varied results as Keystones defeat Marion County House in a season highlight, Meldons pursue strong state opponents, and Edwards All-Stars seek June 13 play. Managers announce scheduling efforts and no-hit performances mark the week.
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Paris Meet Shaken by Weather and Wills Absence
Rain and cold weather reduced attendance at the French national tennis championship in Paris. Elizabeth Ryan and Joen Frye's match halted by rain after one and a half sets. Eleanor Goss will replace Helen Wills in the Wightman Cup ties with England, remaining in Europe for potential play.
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Ft Collins High School champs repeat as national interscholastic track victors
Ft Collins Colorado high school athletes defend their national interscholastic title in Chicago by amassing 18 of 24 points from field events, outpacing East High Columbus Ohio and Lenn High Chicago.
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Tight NL pennant race with four and a half games at top
The ninth week shows the National League race tightening as first place Cincinnati Reds sit four and a half games ahead of sixth place St. Louis Cardinals. Yankees lead the American League by a wide margin. Giants regain form while McGraw’s squad promises steady opposition. Cuyler leads NL batting at .365 with Herman close at .361. Dugan tops AL at .410 before injury slowed Ruth near .390.
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Mark Dugan
Boxing Card Gathers For Ft. Harrison Finale
Joe Anderson arrives to fight Al Webster in a ten round final at Ft. Harrison. Conny Kid Murphy heads to a six round bout with Royal Cox. Billy Bush meets Private Meade in the four round opener. Young Hopwood to face Charley Shine in a six round preliminary. Pendleton Pike repaired for road traffic. Chick Maglioni withdraws from semi wind up with Jackie Reynolds. Pat Daley sought to oppose Reynolds.
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Baseball Calendar entries from scattered schedules
American Association games listed include Toledo at Indianapolis Columbus at Towny Kansas City at St. Paul Minneapolis at Milwaukee. American League shows Detroit versus Perk at Chevrolet. National League notes Chicago and Boston with Philadelphia noted as postponed due to wet weather.
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Helen Wills Recovers After Appendectomy
Paris June 7 Helen Wills the American women’s tennis champion recovered from an appendectomy. The operation was called remarkable by Dr Maurange who said she passed a good night and sat up to eat a large lunch. He expected she could leave in six to seven days.
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Indianapolis Amateur Baseball A of plans National Day events
The executive committee will meet tonight at 298 Delaware St to finalize plans for observing National Amateur Day in Indianapolis on July 3. The sandlot group will stage an all day program with baseball games a parade and speeches by city and state officials.
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Sheehan Sold To Kansas City Amid Pirates Roster Changes
United Press reports Pittsburgh pitcher Tom Sheehan, acquired from Cincinnati last year, has been released to the Kansas City club of the American Association by the Pirates.
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Stribling Arrives In New York For Berlenbach Title Fight
Young Stribling has arrived to finish training in New York for the heavyweight bout with Paul Berlenbach, the world light heavyweight champion, set for Thursday night. The report notes other baseball scores and weather interruptions in various leagues.
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Rifle Winners Chicago National Guard Take Title
June 7 the Illinois National Guard claimed the Colonel Bliss rifle trophy for state civilian teams while Ft Sheridan Naval Reserve placed second in the event held in Chicago.
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Exhibition Tennis At Highland Courts Rain Shifts to Prep School
Exhibition matches held at the Boys' Prep School covered court due to rain. Hennessey beat Reid 6-1 6-1, Lott defeated Wray, Brown beat Brown Reid and Hennessey Lott won 8-6 2-6 6-2 in doubles.
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National collegiate games prep in Chicago
Ready for Carnival Chicago as preparations near completion for the national collegiate athletic association games set to begin next Saturday in the city.
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Yankees Beat Giants in Tight Majors Action
In a Sunday set of league games the Yankees edged the Giants with a late push as pitchers battled and several home runs highlighted the Polo Grounds era. The Cubs also faced the Dodgers in a tense matchup while other clubs chased key wins.
Gun Club Results At Indianapolis Trap Shoot
George Wendling of North Salem Indiana topped the singles with 98 of 100 at the Indianapolis Gun Club weekly trap shoot. Patterson captured the handicap with 25 straight at 16 yards. Grinsteiner and Remy tied in doubles with 21 targets apiece from 12 pairs.
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City Tennis Tourney Opens With Fifty Seven Men
The annual city tennis tournament begins at Ha' courts with fifty seven entries in the men's singles. Top seeds include Hennessey Kipp Starbuck Sagalowsky Leo Kurtrock Ehlers Haworth and Hendricks. Play is expected to start Wednesday after today’s preliminary matches and doubles selections were to be drawn later. Women entries were being received today.
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Eck Funeral Tuesday
Tom Eck, a renowned athlete founder of the six day bicycle race and noted trainer, died late Saturday night at age 69. He will be buried in Chicago on Tuesday.
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White Sox Catcher Rays Schalk Linked to Badger Coaching Post
Madison Wisconsin June 7 Ray Schalk catcher of the Chicago White Sox has been mentioned as a possible successor to Coach Guy Lowman who has resigned. Schalk was with the Badger team this spring as assistant coach.
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