Giants stumble as Pirates Reds surge in pennant race
The Giants lose ground in the National League title chase while the Pirates and Reds gain momentum. Pirates win nine of twelve to close the gap. Reds ride strong pitching as most hitters contribute little. In the American League the A’s and Senators remain separated by a half game with Walter Johnson anchoring the Senators.
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Washington Faces Navy Challenge in Regatta Rowing Title Race
Poughkeepsie June 17 The Washington Huskies enter the intercollegiate four mile race as favorite after a 21 minute 38 second time trial. Navy eight also posted 21 minutes and coaches play poker over true crew form ahead of next Monday’s championship showdown on the Hudson.
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Wrestling card set for Broadway Theater feature match
Promoters finalized plans for a June 25 show. Leslie Fishbaugh of Newark Ohio will meet George Lane of Omaha in the semi windup, while Jack Reynolds trains in Chicago for a bout against Matty Matsuda.
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Matty Matsuda
Broadway Theater
Leslie Fishbaugh
Newark
Ohio
George Lane
Omaha
Lane
Fishbaugh
Chicago
Harrison Ring Results Tuesday Night Bouts
Johnny Risko defeated Andy Carr by technical knockout in the seventh round. Jack Carry and Spider Lewis drew after eight rounds. Rippis Wilson beat Eddie Sm in six rounds. Oscar Gardner and Billy Moore drew after six rounds. Kid Chissell defeated Sullivan in four rounds. Referee Grammell, Terre Haute.
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Andy Carr
Jack Carry
Spider, Lewis
Rippis Wilson
Eddie Sm
Oscar Gardner
Billy Moore
Kid Chissell
Royal Cox
Indianapolis
Billy Cecil
Louisville
Risko
Army Post
John Risko
Cleveland
Andy
Butch) Carr
Toledo
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Terre Haute's Bud Taylor Wins Technical Knockout in Vernon
Bud Taylor of Terre Haute Indiana defeated Ernie Goozeman of Milwaukee by a technical knockout in the seventh round of a ten round bout at Vernon California Tuesday night. Goozeman's seconds tossed a towel to stop the fight.
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Tunney in Five Battles
Gene Tunney plans a five fight tour over six weeks to stay active while avoiding a Dempsey title bout this summer. He will boxing Tiny Tim Herman in East Chicago then Jack Herman in Hackensack and other stops in Kansas City St Paul Rochester Toronto and possibly Toronto in July. Tex Rickard aims to match the winner of Wills Weinert with Tunney at Madison Square Garden later year.
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Veteran walker Dan O Leary plans long walk invite
Dan O Leary a veteran walker trains for a 100 mile walk in Cincinnati on his eighty fifth birthday and invites local youths to join him for a Thursday jaunt to Shelbyville. He plans a nine minute thirty second loop around Washington Park bases twelve times next Sunday.
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Judge Borelli Receives Michigan M After 24 Years
United Press reports Chicago on June 17 that Judge Francis Borelli finally receives the Michigan M emblem twenty four years after his last pitch for the Maize and Blue. A 1901 technicality had prevented him from obtaining the emblem at that time.
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Lundy Seeks Action In Lightweight Bouts
Johnny Lundy of New York seeks action in bouts at Ft Harrison and across the state. He fights at 135 to 140 pounds and has faced notable rivals after a Pacific Coast campaign. Lundy began as a Toledo prelim and drew early attention after Jack Dempsey defeated Jess Willard. He plans to train locally for an early match.
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Like Dads Stars Dream of Baseball Lineage
The piece notes sons following famous fathers Jake Daubert and Sherwood Magee into baseball. It highlights Dau bert as a first baseman like his father while Magee also played outfield like his dad. The fragment references Penn State but trails off.
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Baseball Standings in American Association League Column
Baseball standings show the American Association teams with records and win percentages. New York leads with 33 wins and 31 losses, followed by Detroit Cleveland and Philadelphia in tight race. Boston Brooklyn and others trail, with several teams around .500 or lower.
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Rainy St Paul game postponed in Twin Cities slate
Weather forces postponement of St Paul at Indianapolis while other major league and minor league games proceed across Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis and Kansas City. Key box results include Joe Rivers victory by count in the eighth round and Mike Ballerino defending his junior lightweight title.
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Columbus Bantam Ed O'Dowd KO's Eddie Coulon in Second Round
Columbus boxer Ed O'Dowd stopped Eddie Coulon of New Orleans in the second round of their twelve round scheduled bout on Tuesday in Columbus.
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Casey and Hennessey Defeated in Doubles
In East Bourne England on June 17 L A Godfrey and J B Wheatley beat Ray Casey of San Francisco and John Hennessey of Indianapolis in a five set doubles match 4-6 6-4 11-9 4-6 6-3.
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Umpire Finneran Hurt By Bottle During Columbus Game
Umpire William Finneran of the American Association was struck on the head by a thrown bottle in a Milwaukee at Columbus game. He was knocked unconscious in the sixth inning and police plan to continue an investigation to find the offender.
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Dean Brothers Defeat Keyless Lock In Seven Inning Tilt
The Dean Brothers baseball team defeated the Keyless Lock Company in seven innings with Paterson strong on the mound for the winners. Local schedule updates note future games and practices across many clubs, including Crescent Stars and Invaders, with notices to players and managers about venues, dates, and contact numbers.
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Simpson wins National Lumbermen's title in Chicago
John M. Simpson of Terre Haute Ind defeated over 100 lumbermen golfers from across the country to win the National Lumbermen's title with rounds of 71 and 73 for a 144 total. The former Indiana amateur champion also held the title last year.
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Nut Cracker Wins Belmont Stakes, Flag Survives
The Belmont Stakes favorite Nut Cracker claims victory as the market notes flag imagery and wartime spirit. Headlines reference Mati Dempsey and Yankee attendance while noting mixed sports and national topics.
King George's Aloysia Wins Queen Mary Stakes at Ascot
Royal Ascot drew tens of thousands as King George's filly Aloysia captured the Queen Mary stakes by a length. The sunny Royal meeting delighted spectators with a royal victory and the royal colors finishing in front.
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Double windup and semi windup set for Ft. Benjamin Harrison arena
Two feature bouts headline next Tuesday with Sidney Glick vs Joe Janson and Ray Hahn vs Tommy Milton in ten round scraps. A June 23 semi windup pairs Royal Cox with Billy Cecil. two prelims to follow amid a crowded boxing card at the Army post. Risko tops Carr in seven rounds as part of five bouts at the event.
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Major League Homer Feats Highlight Tuesday Baseball
The piece notes Lenn Wright and Traynor aiding a Pirates 13 11 win over the Giants with a fourth inning homer. Roush sparked a ninth inning run to edge the Robins 8 6. Ruth belts a third homer as Yankees rally but errors cost. Johnson notches his tenth win as Washington blanks an opponent 3 0. White Sox win 2 1 after a decisive double.
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Doc Lavan's Blues Open Series on Muddy Washington Park
The Kansas City Blues visit Washington Park on Thursday to open a series with the Indians, with Doc Lavan's crew set to camp four days. Heavy rains postpone games, delaying a Saint finale and forcing two doubleheaders when next in Indianapolis. Johnny Hodapp, struck in batting practice, recovered and reported OK.
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Mickey Walker Plans New York Stop to Endorse Shade Fight
Mickey Walker, after a mysterious dog trouble delay, will travel to New York to sign an agreement to defend the welterweight title against Dave Shade of California. The New York Boxing Commission requires this condition for sanctioning his bout with Harry Greb. Walker is reported to arrive possibly in a wheelchair with bandaged feet.
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Everett Scott Joins Washington Senators In Waiver Deal
Scott, Yankees star and holder of a 1307 straight games record, is sold to the Senators at waiver price to start in place of Roger Peckinpaugh who is sidelined by a leg injury. Yale tops Harvard 25 to 15 in a brutal 43 hit game with 18 passes and nine errors.
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Genaro Wins Easy Ten Round Decision
Frankie Genaro the American flyweight champion won a clear ten round decision over Georgie Marks of New York. New Orleans light heavyweight Young Marullo stopped Johnny Klesch in the eighth round. Scranton welterweight Pete Latzo won a ten round decision from George Levine of New York. Bouts were held Tuesday night.
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New York Pitcher Suspended After Training Breach
Virgil Barnes of New York was suspended indefinitely and sent home by manager McGraw for breaking training. He reportedly appeared at a Pittsburgh hotel after midnight with a sprained ankle.
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