Cubs Stop Giants as Grover Alexander Shuts Them Down
In New York on June 9 the Cubs defeated the Giants 12 to 4 behind Grover Alexander as New York bats were silenced. Brooks homered for Chicago while manager McGraw watched from the box after recent illness. The Pirates beat Boston 8 to 4 as Grantham collected four hits and the Reds also topped Philadelphia 5 to 2 in the first inning on Ring's pitches.
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Milligan Wins European Middleweight Title in 20 Round Bout
Tommy Milligan defeated Bruno Frattini on points over twenty rounds to claim the European middleweight championship. He already holds the European welterweight title. In Baltimore, Young Stribling of Georgia is noted as the light heavyweight winner.
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Local boxer defeats Clemons amid jeers in third round exit
The bout ends in the third round as Bill Bear Cat Clemons of Logan West Virginia exits the ring amid jeers after his opponent secures victory.
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Zev to Return to New York Turf After Derby Win
Zev the 1923 Kentucky Derby winner and conqueror of Pa pyrus is set to return to turf racing in New York as part of a comeback. The horse’s return signals renewed competition for top turf events and potential showdowns with prominent rivals.
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Status of Dempsey and Kearns Reopened With Commission
The New York boxing commission discusses the status of Jack Dempsey and Jack Kearns as they consider Kearns licensing to back Mickey Walker for a June 19 title bout at the Polo Grounds. Dempsey is on the ineligible list for not answering a challenge to Harry Wills, while Kearns contends Dempsey’s sanction is needed to negotiate matches.
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Tendler Earns Narrow Win Over Zivic in Philadelphia Bout
Philadelphia welterweight Lew Tendler won a ten-round decision against Pittsburgh's Jack Zivic. Tiger Flow from Atlanta defeated Boston's Anderson in a ten-round lightweight attraction.
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Yesterday's Results Across Baseball and Cities
Yesterday's scores include Vickesburg 3 Lauder 2 Meridian 2 Alexandria 1 with rain causing postponements. Atlanta 6 Nashville 5 Mobile 2 Memphis 2 Chattanooga 6 Birmingham 6. Boston 3 Cleveland 1 Philadelphia 6 Detroit 7 New York 6 St Louis 5 Washington Chicago Maine.
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Baseball scores from tonight's games
Pittsburgh 8 Boston 4 Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 10 New York 4 St Louis 6 Brooklyn 5.
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Smith and Kirkwood U. S. Hope in England
America's hopes for the British open rest with MacDonald Smith and Joe Kirkwood sailing to Prestwick aboard the Aquitania. Walter Hagen declines to defend the title, while Smith heads the eastern open qualification list and has won prior California and north and south opens. The Open is set for June 22 to 26.
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Hillmen Rally to Capture Battle Against Vicksburg
Laurel dropped a 3 to 2 decision but rallied in the final inning to defeat the Hill Billies, Adkins scoring on a single and Ollis driving in the decisive run. Meridian edged Alexandria 2 to 1 in a rain affected game amid slippery fields. Other cities Hattiesburg Brookhaven Jackson Monroe reported idle due to rain.
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Bus Waiting Room 208 So Grand Telephone 772 4-25t
Bus waiting room details show location 208 on South Grand and a telephone line 772 noted with a date code 4 25t. The fragment provides contact points for riders seeking schedule or service information.
Sixth Celebration of Golden Jubilee Before Game Today
Chicago June 9 The sixth of the National League’s golden jubilee celebrations will precede the Chicago New York game at Cubs park with old timers from the late sixties and early tens. Tom Foley will serve as honored organizer. Al Spink will present the first box score from Louisville April 25 1876. Spalding shut out Louisville with seven hits and Cap Anson played third base as Ross Barnes at bat and Cap Anson on deck were part of the game officials.
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Cap” Anson
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Johnny Dundee V Sid Terris In Gotham Tonight
Johnny Dundee and Sid Terris square off in a 15 round bout at the new Coney Island stadium with Babe Herman facing Harry Felix in a 10 round semi final. Terris recently edged Dundee at Madison Square Garden in a prior close decision.
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Velvet Ice Cream Ad From Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Co
Local ad promoting Velvet Ice Cream as pure delicious and popular. Produced by the Monroe Ice Cream and Candy Company with emphasis on quality and appeal to shoppers.
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Bagby Delivers Sixth Win as Crackers Top Nashville in Nashville
Jib Bagby earned his sixth straight win for Atlanta with a 6 to 5 victory over Nashville as the Crackers closed in on first place. Pipgras, a former Crackers pitcher, started for Nashville while Chattanooga and Birmingham battled to a 6 6 tie after eleven innings. Bigelow led Chattanooga with two homers, a double and a single as Mobile beat Memphis 3 to 2.
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