Mon roe Drillers split twin bill in Alexandria nightcap
In Alexandria on Friday the Monroe Drillers won the second game 11 to 5 after an 12 to 3 loss. Sikes Hume and Bobo starred for Monroe with powerful hitting while Wallin led Alexandria’s offense. Umpire King ejected Luckey and later Woods finished behind the plate as the crowd enjoyed booster day. The tally shows Baker and Braley driving multiple runs.
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Sikes
Bulla
Wilkins
Baker
Bill Huber
Monroe
Wallin
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Bobo
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Luckey
King
Josh Billings
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Broiles
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Hill
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Jones
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Reehits
Umeee
Cubs Struck By Carlton Death and Hornsby Injury
The Cubs face a grim pennant outlook as pitcher Carlson dies and Rogers Hornsby suffers a broken ankle ending his season. Hornsby, the team's driving force, leaves a void in hitting and defense, with long odds on a comeback. Carlson's loss compounds Chicago's setback as June opens.
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Walter Johnson
Grover Alexander
Lefty Groves
Joe McCarthy
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Arkansas OKs Flying Tackles in Wrestling
The Arkansas athletic commission approved the flying tackle after a meeting to settle rules before a Monday wrestling show. Milo Steinborn meets Jim Clinstock, while Charlie Fox faces Farmer Bill Nelson of St Louis.
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Cleveland
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Lions overpower El Dorado in low-scoring tilt
El Dorado produced 19 hits but lost 10 to 9 as Baton Rouge Lions extended their series lead over Vicksburg with a 4-1 win. Singleton allowed eight hits for Vicksburg while Black gave up seven in a tight mound duel.
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Spudders Rally to Set Texas League Fielding Record
The Wichita Spudders, led by Buller Storti Levey and Burns, set a Texas league record with seven double plays in a 6 to 1 win over the Waco Cubs. Storti handled 11 chances, Levey 10, and the infield trio contributed with multiple starts. the win lengthened their lead over the Houston Buffs.
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Texas League Scores and Player Bets from Beaumont to Houston
Box scores show Beaumont 4 runs on 10 hits and 1 error over Fort Worth 4 25?. Wichita Falls edged 6 by 10 with Harris Heath. San Antonio tallies 10 to 2 against PC Tyevs stones. Houston and Shreveport 4 4 with Lingre Morray Evans.
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Babe Ruth and Sam Rice Shine In Slugging Spotlight
The article highlights Babe Ruth and Sam Rice as the American League’s top hitters, with Rice carrying a .401 average and a long hitting streak. It notes Rice’s consistency over 14 seasons, his daily hits, and occasional field duties while refining his stance, along with game results where other teams’ stars had notable performances.
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Edgar Charles Rice
Babe
Old Sam
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Bob Grove
Philadelphia Athletics
Joe Sewell
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Pelicans Nosed Out by Memphis in Southern Association
Memphis defeated New Orleans 2-1 in ten innings to claim undisputed leadership of the Southern association. Atlanta Crackers erred twice costing a game, while Nashville rallied with a Homer by Alexander and a four-run burst to win 7-5. Little Rock overwhelmed Mobile 15-3 as Rose drove seven runs with three homers. Rain halted the Chattanooga Birmingham game in the fourth without a score.
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Old Timers Threaten Herman for Batting Laurels
Babe Herman leads the National League with a .419 average as Frank Hogan and Paul Waner press close behind. Harry Heilmann and Frank Frisch appear among the top ten while Hack Wilson and Walter Berger pace home runs. Johnny Frederick and Adam Comorosky challenge in hits and runs as Adolfo Luque anchors Brooklyn pitching.
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Sharkey Faces Schmeling Bid Amid Critics
Orangeburg New York June 7 Critics questioned Jack Sharkey’s conditioning and training five days before his heavyweight title bout with Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. Former champions Kilbane Lynch and trainer Lacey offered mixed judgments on Sharkey’s form and readiness.
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N. Y
Jack Sharkey
Max Schmeling
Yankee Stadium
Sharkey
Johnny Kilbane
Joe Lynch
Kilbane
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Schmeling
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Pardue Dominates Semi Final in Trans Mississippi Golf
In Tulsa on June 7 Mrs. Dorothy Klotz Pardue of Sioux City Iowa emerged as a near certain finalist after four days of play in the women's Trans Mississippi tournament. Her semi final opponent Mrs. Stanley Alexander of Camden Ark did not threaten the veteran, while Oklahoma rivals Mrs. Tom Wallace of Sapulpa and Mrs. Hulbert S Clarke of Oklahoma City prepared for a separate all Oklahoma semi final.
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Tulsa
Okla
Dorothy Klotz Pardue
Sioux City
Iowa
Stanley Alexander
Camden
Ark
Pardue
Arkansan
Tom Wallace
Sapulpa
Hulbert S. Clarke
Oklahoma City
Experience Wins In Golf Tourney
In Tulsa, the fourth annual women's trans Mississippi golf tournament reached its final stage as Dorothy Klotz Pardue of Sioux City Iowa faced Habert S. Clarke of Oklahoma City for the championship over 36 holes. Pardue, known for long drives, and Clarke, a steady iron player, advanced with semi final victories. The event, decided to be held at St. Louis in 1931, drew 184 competitors from the Midwest.
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Tulsa Country Club
Dorothy Klotz Pardue
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Habert S. Clarke
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World welterweight champ stops Weels in non-title bout
Omaha report says young Jack Thompson, world welterweight champion, stopped Billy Weels of England in a non-title bout. Vancouver and Seattle notes tell of a draw between Ted Morgan and Santiago Zorilla in a listed bout.
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