Brooklyn Leads by One Game in National League Race
Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins opened a four game series in Chicago with Brooklyn holding a one game NL lead. Cubs won in Philadelphia and Brooklyn lost to Pittsburgh as Red Lucas and Gabby Hartnett starred in early action. Yankees split a doubleheader with St Louis as Ruth homered twice in a 16 4 win.
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George Lance Wins District Links Championship
George Lance, the state amateur golf champion, captured the Indianapolis District Golf Association championship with a 218 total after rounds of 74, 72, and 72 at Highland, Indianapolis Country Club, and Broadmoor. Eddie Zimmer contended for runner up before Dave Mitchell shot a 70 to claim second with 224, while Bill Reed Sr. surged to fourth with 230.
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Boxing Commission Fines Godfrey for Foul Blow and Suspends Him
In New York June 26 the Pennsylvania boxing commission fines George Godfrey 5000 dollars and suspends him for life after a foul blow against Primo Carnera in a Phillies park bout. William Duffy and associates receive indefinite suspensions amid alleged temperamental acts in the dressing room.
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Peoria Tractors Sign Berger. Edmondson and Finn Released
Pitcher George Berger, who pitched for Bloomington and Springfield, signs with the Peoria Tractors. In related moves, pitchers George Edmondson and Ray Finn are released from the roster.
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Semi Finalists in Women’s Golf Advance in City Tournament
Semi final matches featured Miss Dunn versus Miss White and newcomers Mrs Patten against Mrs Tinsley at the Avalon course in Indianapolis. Dunn previously defeated White for the title last year at Coffin course, 8 and 6.
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Washington Navy Doped to Battle for Rowing Crown
Washington Huskies and Navy Middies lead the field in the four mile varsity race for the thirty third intercollegiate rowing association championship on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie. East and west heavyweights collide as Navy, Columbia, Cornell, Syracuse, Pennsylvania and MIT join Washington to contest the title.
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Star Amateur Nines to Play in Twin Bill
Amateur baseball fans will see two key matchups at Washington Park on Saturday afternoon. The Atkins team, City League leaders, faces runner up B. & O. nine in the opening game at 2. In the nightcap, Indianapolis Power and Light club, Capitol City League leaders, meets second-place Majestic Radio Pastimers. Proceeds aid the Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association as the champion heads to the national tournament in September. Local stars anchor all four clubs. admission for women and children is free.
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Reeves and Dando Top Riverside Boxing Show Tonight
Six bout card headlined by welterweight clash Al Reeves from Pontiac Michigan and Pete Dando of Louisville. Weigh in at 3 pm at the Arcade. Referee Jimmie Cooley to oversee the card with bouts including Red V Indianapolis and More.
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Louisville
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Local latcher Archy Yelle leads Mi on tense trek
An incomplete fragment notes Archy Yelle guiding a Mi party through a fes event when a Degaiiopped incident drew pelican involvement. Details are missing, leaving the core action and participants unclear.
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Fes
Delay Prep Decision On Interscholastic Meets
United Press reports the fate of the national interscholastic basketball tournament and the Stagg high school track meet may not be decided until fall. The University of Chicago, longtime host, announced the meets faced opposition from the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools this season.
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Quarter Final Play Opens in Net Tourney
The national intercollegiate tennis championships move into the semi finals on the grass at Merion Cricket Club Haverford Pa. Julius Seilgson Lehigh and Clifford Sutter Tulane already reach the quarter finals with six more players advancing on Wednesday Edward Jacobs Pitt Dolf Muehleisen California Berkeley Donald Cram Vanderbilt Serman Lockwood Oregon Clifford Robbins UCLA Elbert Lewis UCLA.
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Lehigh
Clifford Sutter
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Edward Jacobs
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Dolf Muehleisen
University of California At Berkeley
Donald Cram
Vanderbilt
Serman Lockwood
Oregon
Clifford Robbins
University of California At Los Angeles
Elbert Lewis
The
Phelan Holds Spring Practice Battle At Washington
About 12 000 fans watched Jimmy Phelan’s squads clash in a spring football session at the University of Washington. In the final minutes he sent the all star group against his regulars, featuring Cotton Wilcox Ralph Welch Don Lamont Ed Collins and others from Doc Bagshaw’s Washington ties. The event netted around 4000 dollars as Phelan cautioned his team won’t shock the gridiron next season due to a weak freshman squad and lack of major wins.
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Maxie Rosenbloom Wins World Light Heavyweight Title
Maxie Rosenbloom of New York won undisputed world light heavyweight honors with a fifteenth round decision over Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo in Buffalo. The decision, opposed by 18,000 fans who paid about $60,000, was split with judges Patrick and Kelly backing Rosenbloom after referee Haley ruled for Slattery. Rosenbloom had earlier claimed recognition from the National Boxing Association and defeated contenders for Loughran’s vacated title.
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New York
Indians Sign Penn State Pitcher George Kepler
New Indian HE Indians reach into collegiate ranks and sign right hander George Kepler from Penn State on recommendation by Ownie Bush White Sox manager He will be given a trial on the road and join the disabled Corridenites at Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis
Two City Net Stars Reach Fall Creek Semi Finals
Harold Justus and Paul Shumaker advance to the Fall Creek tennis semi finals by defeating Vincent Meunier and Ed Corey in straight sets 6-4 6-4 8-6 and 6-3. Dick Bastian and Howard Wood also reach the semis as Ertel faces Demmary and P Meunier plays McDonald in third round. In boys division Frank Campbell seeded No 1 is upset by Banta 6-4 7-5 while Johnson advances past McClure.
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Fall Creek
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Banta
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Major League Batting and Home Run Leaders Summary
United Press lists leading batters by team with games played at bats and runs batted in. Ruth and Gehrig top the home run list for the Yankees with 26 and 22 respectively, while O’Doul leads Phillies with strong averages alongside Fisher and Waner among others.
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Klein
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U S Tennis Doubles Teams Advance in Wimbledon Play
At Wimbledon many Americans advance as Tilden Lott Doeg and Mangin reach the fourth round in men\s singles while USA pairs win in doubles. Notable results include Doeg/Lott beating England pair Cazalet/Masterman 8-6 13-11 7-5 and Wills Moody Cross sweeping doubles 6-0 6-0.
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Baseball Calendar National League details and scores
Brooklyn and New York games highlight the day with multiple runs, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati results listed, Donohue and Heving pitching noted, Philadelphia and Chicago clashes, Boston at St Louis postponed by rain, and other box score tidbits.
Baseball and Basketball Schedule Highlights from Today
In the American Association, Indianapolis hosts Louisville while St Paul visits Columbus and Milwaukee hosts Toledo. In the American League, Chicago plays Boston, St Louis meets Philadelphia, Detroit visits Washington, Cleveland goes to New York, and porta visits Cincinnati with New York at St. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh in two games.
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Yesterday's Results in Major League Baseball Showdowns
Recap of multiple games with line scores and key pitchers including Wilkinson, Murphy, Grabowski, Doyle, Dixon, Snyder, and Wells. Notable clashes feature St. Louis, Kansas City, New York, Milwaukee, Detroit, Boston, Cleveland, and Washington with final tallies and selective inning-by-inning notes.
Barrett Sold to Kansas City Blues from Minneapolis Millers
Outfielder and first baseman Bill Barrett has been sold by the Minneapolis Millers to the Kansas City Blues. Barrett is a baseball tourist this season, having played for the Boston Red Sox, Washington, the Millers, and now the Blues.
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Semi-Pros Cubs to clash with undefeated Keystone nine
Indianapolis Sunday double feature at Greenhouse park 3 p m pits the semi pros Cubs against the unbeaten Keystone nine with strong city rivals. Lineups list Sexson Coal versus Shanklin club and Crane Hutchinson as Sexson battery. Further notes include Reserves at 200 Roosevelt avenue and Kokomo Black Cats seeking games with state teams.
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Demons Sign Eggert From Dallas in Texas League Move
The Des Moines Demons acquire infielder Elmer Eggert from Dallas of the Texas League as part of a midseason roster adjustment. Eggert joins a lineup featuring Connolly, Frazier, and Dorman with team leaders posting strong batting averages and fielding notes.
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Split Race Plan Best for Tribe Split Race Plan Best for Tribe
In Indianapolis the Indians dropped a doubleheader 8 to 5 and 7 to 6 to the Millers and trail Louisville by about eleven and a half games. A split season vote is proposed for July first in Chicago to end the first half early and boost Indianapolis prospects. Bud Keeps Going Bad Connolly extended his 26 game hitting streak as Spencer Harris and Nick Cullop homered for the Millers.
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Millers
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Four Bouts Headline Park Ring Night At Broad Ripple
The fifth program at Broad Ripple park features Frankie Carbone versus Shify Dando in the main event starting at 8 30. Other bouts include Semi Windup Ray Hurtz against Buddy Boy Swanigan with prelims Kid Calloway versus Dick First and Bobby Vernon facing Chuck Barnes.
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Atz Backed by Steers in Managership Amid Rumor Debunk
Vice-President Bob Tarleton of the Dallas Steers denied reports that Jake Atz would be replaced by Johnny Rawlings. He said Steer officials are thoroughly satisfied with Atz as manager.
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