Controversial Phillies-Yankees play tests fair baseball rules
An unusual Decoration Day game in Philadelphia between the Yankees and Athletics ends 6-5 with a disputed play. Grabowski falls into the dugout while fielding a foul ball as Cobb and Collins score, leading to a two-base rule interpretation and a protest from Philadelphia. The eventual ruling credits two bases for the runners but provokes ongoing debate.
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Philadelphia
Yankees
Athletics
New York
Ith Cobb
Collins
Simmons
Grabowski
Cobb
Annette Kellermann
Ollins
Glenna Collett Captures Title
Miss Glenna Collett of Providence Rhode Island won the women's Eastern golf championship for the fourth time in six years finishing with a 250 total over fifty four holes at Belmont Springs. She led Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia by four strokes with scores 84 80 86 250 to 254. Other top scores included Maureen Orcutt 264 and E H Baker Jr 267.
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United Press
Boston
Glenna Collett
Providence
R. I
Belmont Springs Country Club
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Philadelphia
Collett
Hurd
Maureen Orcutt
White Beeches
E. H. Baker, Jr
Oakley
J. L. Anderson
Cherry Valley
Ruth Batchelder
Weston
Baseball Calendar and Results Across Leagues
Schedule shows American Association games Minneapolis at Indianapolis Kansas City at Toledo Milwaukee at Columbus St Paul at Louisville and American League clashes Cleveland at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia palceno at New York Detroit at Boston National League matches Boston at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh plus yesterday results across leagues including St Paul Louisville Milwaukee Columbus Chicago New York Boston St Louis Philadelphia Washington New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Chicago and St Louis with various pitchers and scores detailed.
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Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Palceno
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Detroit
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
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Gaston
Cullop
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Shealy
Deberry
McMullen
Faber
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Ruether
Moore
Giard
Thomas
Grabowski
Collins
Stoner
Bassler
Wingfield
Ruffing
Hofman
O'Neil
Quinn
Port St. Louis
Philadelphi Stewart
Vaugkins
Hudlin
L. Sewell
Lisenbee
Ruel
Ferguson
Jonnard
Rixey
Hargrave
Vance
Carlson
Hartnett
Ote
Paca Ls Mills
Genewich
Hogan
Rhein
Alexander
H. Bell
Schulte
St. Pet
Milwaukee Wees
Indianapolis Oe
Kansas Cit
St. Aul
Columbus American League
W.L. Pet
Chicago New York
Philadel
Washton
Ps Ghie Kre
Pet Pittsbgh
Chica
Bobby Jones Faces First Open Challenge At Oakmont
Bobby Jones enters Oakmont seeking a third consecutive Open title as the strongest field yet gathers for the U S Open. One hundred and ten qualifiers join 150 players including nine Ryder Cup pros and top amateurs, with star names like Voight Guilford Ouimet Sweetser and Manion among notable absentees.
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New York
Bobby Jones
Oakmont
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
United States Golf Association
Ooakmont
Hagens
Duncans
Sarazens
Jones
Bobby
United States
George Voight
Washington
Richmond
Young Burke
Connecticut
Francis Ouimet
Jesse Guilford
Jess Sweetser
Jimmy Manion
St. Louis
Scioto
Johnny Golden
Willie Hunter
Chicago
Harry Cooper
Los Angeles
Bobby Cruickshank
Sammy Mandel Eyes Summer Title Bout in Chicago
Lightweight champion Sammy Mandel and manager Eddie Kane discuss a potential title fight in Chicago this summer with promoter Jim Mullen.
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United Press Chicago
Sammy Mandell
Eddie Kane
Jim Mullen
Indians Run Down Millers In Wild Park Contest
Washington Park witnessed a high scoring clash as the Indians toppled the Millers after a shaky start. Yoter drove in four runs with a single double and triple while Anderson pounded four hits and reached base all day. Moon took the loss for the Millers, Schemanske got the win as Benton and Boone were chased early.
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Johnny Anderson
Indians
Minneapolis
McAuley
Tucker
Smith
Duncan
Kelley
Ellison
Kenna
Ezzell
Benton
Hubbell
Krueger
Poon
Saan
Wenn Eeennee
Indianapolis
Anderson
Sicking
3Yne
Wyatt
Snyder
Matt W
Betzel
Goter
Swetonie
Tetesees Schemanske
Eeweeee
Miller
Holke
Panntehe Mage
Yoter
Layne
Cker
Paces
Schemanske
Oon
Her
Pie Servires
Powell
and McGrew
Harrell Heads Indiana Hitting as Crimson Nine Hosts Averages
Indiana University baseballists released batting averages with Paul Harrell of Indianapolis leading at .375. Other top marks include Ray .359 Bucher .341 Southwick .333 Correll .304 and Hedstrom .500 with two at bats.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Paul Harrell
Indianapolis
Crimson
Harrell
Ray
Bucher
Southwick
Correll
Paugh
Wells
Barlow
Burke
Tobin
Vojtech
Apple
Bell
Hedstrom
TO REBUILD TRACK AT BOWIE AFTER DESERTED FIRE
The Bowie Maryland race track will replace burned wooden stands with new steel and concrete stands and a club house by the fall opening on November 15. Damage from the blaze is estimated at 1,250,000 dollars and investigators suspect a short circuit in electric wires caused the fire.
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Unha
Hington
Bowie
Maryland
Wills Reaches Kent County Tennis Semifinals in Decisive Win
Helen Wills of California crushed Miss R D Tapscott 6-0 6-0 to reach the Kent County championship semifinals in England. Elizabeth Ryan advanced in singles, defeating Miss E L Heine 6-3, while Wills and Ryan won in doubles. Mrs Molla Mallory beat Miss Harvey 6-2 6-2. Mrs L A Godfree, Wimbledon champion, topped Mrs Hill 6-1 6-2 to reach the semifinals.
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Bekenham
England
Helen Wills
California
R. D. Tapscott
South Africa
Miss Wills
Elizabeth Ryan
L. M. Swinford
E. Lawrence
E. L. Heine
Wills
Suzanne Lenglen
Molla Mallory
E. H. Harvey
L.A. Godfree
John Hill
Godfree
Iowa Varsity Awards Tie for Big Ten Diamond Title
Four teen varsity "I's" were awarded to Iowa baseball team members after finishing in a tie with Illinois for the Big Ten diamond title. Fifteen letters were awarded to track team members.
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United Preas
Iowa City
Iowa
Illinois
Indians Rally To Top Millers In Ninth Inning Thriller
Excitement runs high at Washington Park as the Tribe defeats the Millers 9 to 8 in a ragged nine inning game. Elmer Yater delivered a clutch ninth inning homer after Joe Wyatt and Matthews sparked a late rally to erase a seven run deficit. Fans stormed the field as Betzelites celebrated a dramatic victory in the fourth meeting of the series.
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Millers
Indianapolis
Betzelites
Laurels
Elmer Vater
Eels
Yoter
Elmer
Indians
Joe Wyatt
Ellison
Smith
Tucker
Bob Snyder
Holke
Joe
Matthews
Betzel
Kelley
Elmer Yater
Pittsburgh
Southpaw
Moon
Wyatt
Chapin and Lott Favored for Finals in New England Tennis
The New England tennis tournament in Hartford reached the fourth round of singles with seeds falling. A. H. Chapin Jr of Springfield and George Lott of Chicago were expected to meet in the finals while Mrs Chapin advanced as a strong favorite in the women's singles.
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United Press
Hartford
Conn
New England
A. H. Chapin Jr
Springfield
George Lott
Chicago
Phil Kaplan on Suspended List
The New York boxing commission revoked the license of middleweight Phil Kaplan for alleged unfair tactics in his Polo Grounds bout last Friday night. Kaplan fouled George Courtney and faces suspension. Ace Hudkins is ordered to pay $1,000 to Coney Island Stadium promoters due to a prior weight forfeiture and related payment to insure a fight.
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NEW York
New York Boxing Commission
K. O. Phil Kaplan
Polo Grounds
Kaplan
George Courtney
Ace Hudkins
Coney Island Stadium
Hudkins
Stanislaus Loayza
Hodkins
Four Wabash Players Join G M C for Industrial Game
Four Wabash College baseball players Geraldeau Adams De Vol Melson have accepted positions with General Motors in Anderson Indiana. They were to play for the G M C nine in an industrial league game today with Lefty Geraldeau as pitcher Carl Adams at first Benny De Vol at short and Debbie Melson at third base.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
General Motors Corporation
Anderson
Lefty Geraldeau
Carl Adams
Benny de Vol
Debbie Melson
League vacancy in Central and Eastern Indiana League
The Central and Eastern Indiana League is evaluating candidates for the Winchester Merchants nine vacancy. Cambridge City Randolph County Greys Dunkirk and Gaston join several other teams bidding for the spot.
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United Press
Newcastle
Ind
Winchester Merchants
Cambridge City
Randolph County Greys
Dunkirk
Gaston
Track Stars Report From Many Points
Athletes from across the nation arrive in Chicago for the sixth NCAA intercollegiate track meet at Soldiers Field. Prelims Friday and finals Saturday showcase entrants from the Big Ten Missouri Valley South West Northwest and invited eastern schools. Strong Coast teams miss this year but Army runners are expected to set high marks for the season.
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United Pro
Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Soldiers’ Field Stadium
University of Washington
Arnold Gilette
Montana
Pacific Coast
Leland Stanford
Butler ace Phillips bids for NC meet quarter mile title
Herman Phillips of Butler University track captain seeks the national collegiate quarter mile crown at Chicago this weekend. A dominant racer, he has never lost the distance and ran 48.7 seconds to win last year, with a 1925 title as well.
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Herman Phillips
Butler University
Chicago
Phillips
Johnny Bostonian Favored in Bout with Newsboy Brown
United Press reports Johnny Rex Bostonian who beat Fidel La Barba last spring is viewed as the underdog in the June 14 bout against Newsboy Brown in Los Angeles California.
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United
Los Angeles
Cal
Johnny
Rex Bostonian
Fidel la Barba
Newsboy Brown
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