Braves poised to rise to top division claims, McGraw says
Boston reports the Braves, though sixth, are expected to reach the National League first division this season. John McGraw endorses the squad as a strong force who could soon contend, with Maranville, Briscoe Lord, Mann, Titus, Devlin, Stallings, Myers, Whaling, Perdue, Hess, James, Rudolph and Dickson shaping a balanced lineup and pitching staff.
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Crimson Crew Favored In New London For Yale-Harvard Race
In New London Connecticut on June 19 the Crimson lead Yale as favorites for the annual race tomorrow. Gore’s finger incident and Harvard’s improvement boosted Harvard to 5 to 4 odds over Yale in betting.
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Des Moines and St. Louis Players Highlight Still in Final
June 19 report notes only players representing Des Moines and St. Louis remain in contention as the competition moves toward a decisive stage. Strong squads from both cities vie for top honors, with spectators awaiting a clear winner.
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Trans Miss golf title battles thin field in St Louis Des Moines
Louis entries stay in the chase as nine city clubs were eliminated yesterday and five clubs from St. Louis and Des Moines continue to contest the trans Mississippi golf honors today.
Prince Palatine Wins Ascot Gold Cup In Tight Finish
Sir Thomas Pinkington's Prince Palatine captured the gold cup at Ascot with Steadfast of Lord Derby finishing second and Aleppo owned by Sir Samuel Faire taking third. Betting odds were 4 to 7 for Prince Palatine, 100 to 8 for Steadfast, and 10 to 1 for Aleppo.
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Whitewash Brush on League Leaders Twice in Two Succeeding Days
In Chicago on June 19 the Phillies were shut out 4 to 0 by the Cubs marking the second consecutive whitewash in as many days. Seaton Rixey and Dooin lent support as Chicago dominated with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Dawson Returns to Car Racing in Elgin Races
Joe Dawson, who left auto racing over a year ago, will return to competition in the Elgin road races on August 29 and 30 driving the Delta.
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Her Preference in Conversation at Philadelphia Record
A brief dialogue exchange shows Nell preferring a suitor who has “go” and Belle agreeing she wants companionship with him. The snippet reflects light social banter about qualities in a partner in a Philadelphia Record feature.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday's National and American Leagues
In the National League Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0. Pittsburg beat Boston 2 to 1. New York routed Cincinnati 7 to 2. Brooklyn won over St. Louis 8 to 1. In the American League Boston edged Detroit 7 to 6. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 9 to 5.
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Scores From City Leagues Yesterday
Cleveland defeated Washington 4 to 0 and New York beat St. Louis 5 to 1. Milwaukee defeated Indianapolis 10 to 6 in American Association. Columbus beat Kansas City 8 to 2. Louisville won 2 to 1 over St. Paul. Minneapolis 2 over Toledo 1. Rockford edged Oshkosh 3 to 2 in Wisconsin-Illinois League. Green Bay 6 beat Madison 3. Racine 4 def. Appleton 2. Milwaukee-Wausau games noted as wet grounds.
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Neighborhood Matches Set for Tuesday Card
Brooklyn visits St. Louis New York plays Cincinnati Philadelphia faces Chicago Boston battles Pittsburg Chicago hosts Philadelphia St. Louis meets New York Detroit faces Boston Cleveland meets Washington Milwaukee visits Indianapolis Kansas City travels to Columbus Minneapolis at Toledo St Paul plays Louisville Wausau at Milwaukee Green Bay at Madison Oshkosh visits Rockford Appleton heads to Racine
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Aviator Krastel Dies in 60 Foot Fall Near Johannesthal
Berlin report says aviator Krastel and his mechanician were killed when a biplane attempting an endurance record crashed at Johannesthal. Krastel had taken the mechanic as a passenger during the flight.
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College golf opens Western Intercollegiate in Chicago
Play in the western intercollegiate individual golf championship began today with golfers from Chicago Wisconsin and Illinois universities competing.
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International Horse Show Opens in London Amid Gold Cup Clash
London June 19 The International Horse Show opened with Earl of Lonsdale declaring it open. Accompanied by Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Judge W H Moore American directors the event drew society figures despite Ascot Gold Cup day. This year's entry list breaks records and prizes total $60,000 over the ten days.
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Wisconsin Crew Does Time Trial in Poughkeepsie
The Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Syracuse and Cornell crews tested times ahead of Saturday regatta. Wisconsin moved Bohstedt to stroke, Evert moved, and the Wash ding university eight completed the course in 1954 with the best time of the afternoon.
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Plain Definition Impugns Veracity in Baltimore Row
A Baltimore American excerpt shows a heated exchange with one party accusing another of lying. The fragment captures a defiant insistence on truthfulness and a counter accusation of falsehood.
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Cubs Back Giants With Phillies Sweep For Lead
The Cubs won three straight from the Phillies helping the Giants inch closer to the league leaders. McGraw’s club has a seven game win streak and sits within one and a half games. Pirates suffer sixth straight one run loss as Braves trip them again. Dodgers hammer 12 hits for twenty bases against Brooklyn rival St. Louis. Chief Bender exits early as White Sox beat Athletics. Red Sox beat Detroit as Speaker powers with a double and triple. Cobb adds a triple and single.
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Keeps Him Busy
A Buffalo Express items quote notes Jinks tiresome busy life and lack of leisure. The remark mocks a hurried marriage idea with a counterpoint that the man has no leisure instead.
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