Drillers Rally in Sixth to Beat Jacks 4 3 at Forsythe Park
In Forsythe park the Monroe Drillers erased a 3 0 deficit in the sixth as Curdy Byrd hit a homer and Jimmy Clemmens doubled driving in Palmer to give the Drillers a 4 3 win over the Laurel Lumberjacks. Keck and Clemments pitched well before relief from Herb Steed secured the victory. Monroe moves four games ahead in the pennant race after Meridian loss.
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Drillers
Jacks
Holly” Hollingsworth
Palmer
Forsythe Park
Laurel Lumberjacks
Monroe
Clemments
Jimmy Clemmens
Curdy Byrd
Mr. Clemments
Clemmens
Frank Keck
al Clemments
Tall Timber District
Bill Statham
Byrd
Statham
Keck
Clements
Messrs
Oilers
Herb Steed
Bama” Star
Grill
Slim Lad
Alabama
The
Meridian
Reds
California Sunshine Spurs Sprint Talk and Golf Basics
The article notes Charley Borah of USC challenging the fastness label once held by Charley Paddock after beating ten seconds at Andover. It discusses Borah’s speed and potential future peak, then shifts to golf basics emphasizing hitting the ball with the club head and the risk of overthinking stance or grip. It also comments on veteran athletes Cobb Collins and Speaker slowing with sun and spring work, with timing of peak form after midJune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Charley Paddock
Charley Borah
Borah
Andover
Paddock
Abrahams
Scholz
Cobb
Collins
Speaker
Fatty Arbuckle and Lou Anger Reunion Highlights Vernon Club Sale
Roscoe Arbuckle and Lou Anger reunited at Will LaHiff's Tavern in Roaring Forties. They recall buying the Vernon Pacific Coast league franchise when it was cellar-dwellers and profiting from a pennant win before selling. They note agent Essick as manager and say the federation sold Long Robert Mouse to the New York Yankees.
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Unyon
Fat” Arbuckle
Vernon
Anger
Long Bob Meusel
Hoscoe Arbuckle
Fatty
Lou Anger
Will LaHiff
Rosling Forties
Roscoe Arbuckle
Charley Cheptin
San Francisco
Elwaye
Dixon
Philadelphia
Joe Grim
Jack O’brien
Unk Russell
Athletics
Moving Picture
California
Tia Juana
Buster Keaton
la Jolla
Pacific Coast
Jack
Senate
Mr. Arbuckle
Mr. Anger
Sesson
William Essik
Anger-Arbuckle Federation
Long Robert Mouse
New York Yankees
Vernon Club
Yankes
Long Robert
The
Arbuckle Eyes Baseball Comeback and New York Stage
The article recalls Roscoe Arbuckle once seeking ownership of a National League club and now pursuing film and stage work in New York. He reflects on past ownership of the Vernon club, laments a missed St Louis opportunity, and notes continued interest in baseball while his career shifts toward vaudeville and acting in Baby Mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanks
Anger
United Artists
New York
Roscoe Arbuckle
Lou
St. Louis
Vernon
Montreal sportsman Ross retires from racing
Commander J. K. L. Ross of Montreal announces retirement from the turf and will sell his entire racing stock and equipment at a public sale on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. L. Ross
Montreal
Byrd Delivers Power Hit In Laurel Series Rise
Curdy Byrd from Syracuse has developed into a clutch hitter after tutoring by Manager Palmer. The Alabama native belted a three run homer in the sixth with two runners on, powering the Laurel series opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curdy Byrd
Syracuse
Palmer
Alabama
Byrd
Ancient players stay active through hot months
The text suggests veterans can perform despite heat, with only minor stiffness looming before September. It argues the ancients should continue playing through August's heat as they did in the cold weather of spring.
One Hundred Pros and Fifty Amateurs Start Oakmont Meet
At Oakmont Pennsylvania on June 14 about 150 golfers began the U S Open preliminaries for the championship. More than 100 professionals, including nine of Britain's best, faced a field led by amateur Bobby Jones who, though defending the title, faces rugged challenge from pros and fellow amateurs alike.
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Oakmont
United States
Great Britain
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
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Monroe Clan
Peaches
Graham
Frances
Laurel
Craig
B. Clemments
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Master AS
Rian
Wes, Most
Jonn
Witnd’ Chase
John
Johnno
Masof Domo
Intae Boy ScouTs
By Damon Runyon
International Features Service
United Artiste Corporation
Joe Schenck
Bison
Mr. Try Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Whispering Honk
Dad
SIG Haas & Sons
Associated Press
Sikaitartig Feuer
the Goodrich Silverstown Cord Orchestra
Ery
Broadway
45Th Street
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