Cards Still In Pennant Race
The St. Louis Cardinals hit four home runs in a 16 to 5 win over Philadelphia to move within three games of the Chicago Cubs in the National League title chase. Leo Durocher or Parrel guides the Cardinals with power from Blades Hafey Sherdehl and Schulte providing the clutch hits. Pittsburgh and New York eyes remain sharp as the season wears on with New York planning a long road trip and the Cubs facing strong opposition as they wind toward the end of the schedule.
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Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadep
Bol O'Parrell
Redbirds
Whicaga Cubs
Blades
Hafey
Sherde
Schube
Cara
Schuhei
Decatur
Chicara
Pitt
St. Louis
Giants
Pittsburgh
New York
Palo Grounds
McGraw
Chicago
Cubs
ABC
Turnaround batters seek edge by switching sides at plate
The article notes pitchers and hitters adjusting to turnout style where right-handed hitters switch to the left side to reach rising curves. It cites players like Frankie Fun and Carey as examples and discusses why turn-around hitters may perform better from their natural side, despite ambidexterity claims.
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Dave Tanercofto
Boston Braves
Turner
Frankie Fun Cardinals
Carey
Thyist
Erpasite
Batlsi
Levy
Rain Halts Tourney Finalists at Forest Hills
Weather delays the New York championship with singles final moved to Monday. Helen Wills and other contenders endure rain at Forest Hills as Monday schedule plans to resume after two days of postponements.
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Forest Hills
New York
Helen Wills
Bagby Named Kansas U Tennis Coach For 1920s Era
Phil Bagby, professional at Rockhill Tennis Club in Kansas City, is hired to coach the Kansas University tennis team and will enroll in physical education work. A former Kansas City amateur champion, Bagby has faced top rivals including Tilden and Johnston, with a career spanning Kansas and Missouri titles and Missouri Valley doubles. Dr. Forrest Allen envisions growth for KU tennis as facilities and support expand for minor sports. Ernest Johnson, KU captain, is also a Rockhill player set to join, with junior sensation Junior Coen planning to enter in the second semester.
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U. Tennis
Forrest Alen
Phil H. Bagby
Rockhill Tennis Club
Kansas City
Bagby
Rockhill
Department of Physical Education
Kansas
Missouri
Missouri Valley
Tilden
Independence
Kan
Omaha
Bill Johnston
W. Davis
Howard Kinsey
Bill Tilder
Kenny Jewell
Bushy
Runb
St. Louis
United States
La Barba Dominates Vacca To Retain Flyweight Title
Fidel La Barba defeated Johnny Vacca in Bridgeport to retain the flyweight crown amid experts’ round by round consensus. La Barba announced plans to enter Stanford University this fall and relinquish his title for a freshman cap.
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Vacca
Stanford
Los Angeles
Fidel la Barba
Johnny Vacca
Bridgeport
Conn
la Barba
Gene Tunney Plans Chicago Departure Near Month End
The champion Gene Tunney expects to travel to Chicago soon by train or auto near month’s end. His exact departure date is uncertain and he won’t desert the country before the latest safe date. Manager Billy Gibson sought to keep him nearby, while Tunney understated the bout’s importance.
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Dolphin
Billy Gibson
Tunney Sparring Camp Details Imply Charity Crowds
The article notes Gene Tunney training in seclusion with nine rounds of boxing yesterday five with light heavies four with partners. He charged for matinees benefiting a Catholic church a Methodist church and the Sverulator winter sports club. Four sparring partners stay at camp with Harald Mays declining invitation while Eddie Eagen plans to rejoin and share a cottage nearby.
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Thay
Gene
Hagas
Altho
Paul Cavalier
Billy Vidabeck
Frior
Sverulator
Harald Mays
Eddie Eagen
Tunney
Twilight League Finishes Fifth Season in Lawrence
The Twilight league, started in 1923 by C C Carl and others, completed its fifth season with six well managed teams and crowds of several hundred. Originally four clubs played for small crowds, but growth led to a broader league, with Jayhawks becoming Rotary and Wildcats becoming the Fiks.
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Lawrence
C.C. Carl
C. A. Hunter
Geo. Smith
Hovey Hanna
Bob Rolands
Carl
Hunter
Smith
Hanna
Rolands
Jayhawks
Rotary
Wildcats
Fiks
Heeskelt
C. A. Puls
Puls
Twilight League
Champions of the
Rescue
Orthopedic Clinic Absent As Mental and Nervous Section Suspends
The Kiwanis sponsored orthopedic clinic held with county and city health offices will not run this Saturday from 9 to 11:30 as Dr. Francisco of Kansas City is absent. The mental and nervous clinic attached to the orthopedic event is paused until the attending physician returns. a notice will announce reactivation.
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Kiwanis Club
Francisco
Kansas City
Chistera Sport and Regional Golf Champions Named
A description of chistera play explains a speedful hand throw into a high wall game as players chase the ball. In Oregon and Washington, Mrs Cary from Seattle and Mr Wilhelm of Portland claim multiple championships, with Cary winning the Oregon and Washington State Women titles and Wilhelm recognized as a Pacific Coast title holder and Oregon State Amateur champion.
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Porthland
Ore
Clay C
Cary
Seattle
Rudio Wilhelm
Portland
Oregon
Washington State
Wilhelm
Pacific Coast
Pacific Northwest
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