Indians Hold Off Millers In Tight 7 5 Victory
Burwell and Malone split decisions as Washington Park fans watched Herman Layne shine with a homer and clutch hits. Layne backed Burwell’s improved pitching, while Malone yielded eight strikeouts but received little support. A rare Miller triple play saved Malone from a bigger inning, and fans celebrated Layne’s seventh inning power as the Indians moved within striking distance in the standings.
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Pat Malone
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Ruth credits ball changes for rising batting and pitching data
Billy Evans discusses how the move to many new balls boosts hitting and whether batters benefit more than pitchers. The piece notes Wiley Moore’s strong Yankees debut and details minor league data use, plus Owen Carroll’s Detroit path and Ernie Nevers’ progress under Steve ONeill in St Louis.
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Detroit
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Steve O'Neill
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Miller series game notes feature Betzel drives and Krueger homer
Tribal Notes Game No 3 of the Miller series highlights Betzel’s field work with nine assists and three game-ending putouts. Ernie Krueger, recent Hoosier, hit a homer and single, while Layne, Matthews, Holke, and others drove in runs. Tucker and local scouts Friel and Hinchman attended, with Friel conveying career links to St Paul and the Browns organization.
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Pittsburgh
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St. Louis Browns
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Wisconsin names track and cross country captains
Gilbert Smith of Milwaukee and John Zola of Two Rivers are elected captains of Wisconsin track and cross country teams for the upcoming season.
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Whippet Races Planned by Indianapolis Club at Pemnsy Park
The Indianapolis Whippet Club presents the first event at Pemnsy Park on Saturday with the inaugural race set for 2 30 p m under the new club banner.
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Pemnsy Park
Natural golf grips over fancy variations in seasons
The writer advises golfers to use the grip that feels natural instead of forcing interlocking or Varden grips. Some prefer a two handed grip with full fingers on the shaft, a natural approach learned without instruction. The author shares preferring the clap grip with left hand and adjusting position for drive versus approach shots.
Umpire Bruised After Cumberland Jeanette Series Feud
Umpire Robinson of the Mid Atlantic League was attacked during a Jeanette Cumberland game. Cumberland players mobbed him at the plate after a disputed call forming a flying wedge. Police restrained fans as order was restored. Shortstop Cortazzo suffered a head injury. Robinson left with bruises and scratches.
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Seven Races and Horse Show Set For Saturday at State Fair
Manager C. C. Sanders promises a stronger matinee with seven trotting and pacing races plus the postponed horse show at the state fair track. Seo Palin cancels Ohio engagements to join the program, backing Indiana Trotting and Pacing Association efforts and delivering more speed and pep.
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Clancy Near Tris Speakers Record In Big Hit Streak
John Clancy first baseman for the Chicago White Sox tied the eight straight hits mark, matching Tris Speaker’s record, before his streak ended in the ninth. Clancy homered in the seventh at Yankee Stadium and added five singles in four plate appearances prior to the final out.
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Cleveland Indians
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Good Battery Work One Reason for Sox Success
Chicago White Sox manager Ray Schalk credits no single system for the season’s rise. He cites fixing two weak spots centerfield and second base, notably trusting Aaron Ward to fill Eddie Collins’ vacancy and meet the challenge.
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United Press
New York
Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Aaron Ward
Eddie Collins
Local semi pros and amateurs schedule matches tonight
Various teams post schedules for Sunday games including Trilogies Riverside A A Lourdes A A Garfied and Acme A A in Pennsy Park. Universal A Cs bolster lineup with Moore Deitz Brand and Orban ahead of clashes with Lourdes A A and others.
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Tex Rickard’s Pride Turns To Daughter Not Champion
New York reports promoter Tex Rickard did not crown a new heavyweight champion as expected. Instead he became the proud father of a daughter, with wife Maxine Hodges, former Chicago actress.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Maxine Hodges
Chicago
Riot Erupts Between Dixie Fans At May 26 Birmingham Game
Tension flared between Birmingham and Atlanta supporters during a May 26 clash at Birmingham. A Birmingham fan was struck with a pop bottle and hospitalized. Secretary West led security as police removed a dozen combatants, then an Atlanta woman struck a Birmingham man, drawing police action.
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Bobby Jones Completes Freshman Law at Emory
Robbie Tyre Jones Jr. the American and British golf champion finished Emory University’s freshman law course one stroke behind the class leader A Dana Brown of St. Petersburg Florida led the final semester as Bobby Jones skipped days to win the Southern Open golf title in Atlanta.
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Fights and Fighters in Cities Report Boxing Actions
New York lightweight Bruce Flowers outpointed Al Winkier in ten rounds. Joe Glick defeated Andre Routis in a controversial ten rounds. York Malone edged Walcott Langford over six rounds. Haako Hansen and Mickey Forkins drew in six. Eddie San Francisco beat Pedro Amador in six. Stewart McLean beat Johnny Williams by technical knockout in six. Otto Vonporat won a ten round decision over Saint Montgomery. Twelve thousand spectators witnessed the bout. Otto Kahn’s speedboat Oheka II aimed to break a four hour twenty two minute record from Albany to New York. Rube Parnham joined Reading. Jack Dunn sold George Quellich.
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Alfonso Genze
United Press
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Germany
Pick of Track Stars Compete at National Meet
United FP Chicago reports seventy college teams entered the National Collegiate AA meet at Soldiers Field with a record entry. Teams from East West South and major Midwest schools bring leading track men for two days of competition. A fast track and fair weather are expected to spur record performances.
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Soldiers’ Field Stadium
Tennis in Bare Legs Sparks New Fashion Fad
London reports a new tennis fashion as Billie Tapscott of South Africa appears on court without stockings. Wimbledon officials approve playing barefoot or with bare ankles and shoes, signaling a shift in sports attire among female players.
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Chicago University Beats Waseda 3 to 3 in Drama
Chicago University defeated Waseda University of Japan 3 to 3 on Tuesday in a college baseball clash. The game featured a strong offense and a tight finish as both teams exchanged runs at Dunning Field.
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Boston Rivals Battle June 22 in Featherweight Clash
A junior edition of the Sharkey Maloney grudge fight sets June 22 in Brooklyn. Honey Boy Finnegan and Red Chapman, both Boston featherweights, meet after two prior verdicts, with Sharkey aiming at Gene Tunney's title. The bout was moved from June 10.
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Brooklyn
Sharkey
Interscholastic Golf Tourney Opens At South Grove Links
The second annual Indianapolis Times interscholastic invitational golf tourney began at South Grove municipal links with over 100 junior players aged 12 to 18 in medal play. Qualifying scores will seed the flight rounds with match play set for Thursday morning and the champion to be crowned Saturday.
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Indianapolis Times
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Indianapolis District Golf Association
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Helen Wills Reaches Third Round in Kent Championship
Helen Wills advanced to the third round at Beckenham in the Kent lawn tennis championships after defeating Mrs. Craws Williams 6 1 6 1 in the second round. The match took place in London on June 8.
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United Press
London
Helen Wills
Beckenham
Wiggins Wins Verdict Over Jimmy Byrne
In the Ft Harrison punch bowl outdoor mitt festival Chuck Wiggins of Indianapolis outpointed Jimmy Byrne of Owensboro in ten rounds. Byrne fought hard but Wiggins outboxed him with sharp defense and varied attacks. The undercard featured Dillon over Carter in eight rounds and Hurt and McCullough drawing. Manella beat Lovelace in six, and Atterson topped Manella in four. Next week two ten-round bouts are set with Forbes vs Mo ran and Aice vs Allen.
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Baseball Stars Shine in Big Four Showdown
United Preony B Ruth slugged his eighteenth homer off Al Thomas and Hib Hornsby added his ninth with a single in four at bats. Cobb and Speaker each collected two singles in four appearances as the crowd watched a tight early season matchup.
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al Thomas
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Taylor Versus Canzoneri Bantam Title Fight Set
Bud Taylor and Tony Canzoneri meet for the bantamweight title June 23 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The pair recently fought to a draw, with Taylor recognized as champion in several states.
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Hester Named UM Track Captain for Next Year
Ann Arbor report states George Hester the leading dashman of the University of Michigan track team has been elected captain of the Maze and Blue for next year.
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Chicago
Dick Williams
University of Chicago
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