Drillers Dominate Bills in Cotton States League Victory
Monroe tallies a 10 to 3 win over Vicksburg as Craig drives in two with a ninth inning homer. Elliott and Collins are roughed up, while Roach and Hutchison shine in the field and Marshall leads the visitors at the plate. Only one of the six Monroe hits was a single.
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Vicksburg
Drillers
Eliott
Collins
Wuch
Driller
Craig
Vicksburgh
Miss
Bills
Elliott
Grenade
Roach
Hutchison
Marshall
Mea
William
Dude Craig
Fly Hawk
Drillers Clinch First Half Pennant Amid Wins and Pranks
The Drillers extend winning streak after clinching the first half pennant as Lefty Meadows nets his seventh win and Dude Craig hits a home run with runners on. Manager Palmer emphasizes clean victories while prepping for the second half. Tennis grows popular locally with Monroe players eyeing the Louisiana State tournament in Shreveport. King Stubbs shines in Texarkana meet and may represent Monroe in upcoming matches.
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Meridian
Monroe Clan
Vicksburg Hill
Craig
Palmer
Drillers
Monroe
Louisiana
Shreveport
King Stubbs
Texarkana
Stribling Family Night Delivers William the Third
In Louisville's Derbytown armory William the First and William the Second watch as Ma Stribling presents baby William the Third. The crowd roars during a boxing clash featuring William the Second versus Jimmy Byrne, while the infant rests in his mother’s arms.
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William
Mr. Onion
Armory
Louisville
Kentucky
Georgia
Derbytown
Stribling
Ma Stribling
Macon
O. K
Jimmy Byrne
American Legion
Pacific Coast
Owensboro
Wirt Ross
King Soomon
Woodman
Lawrence
Byrne
Jim Mullen
Chicago
Sammy Wolff
Mickey Walker Rescues Passengers in Thames Canoe Rescue
American middleweight boxing champion Mickey Walker and manager Jack Kearns were in a canoe on the Thames when Walker spotted a bag of women and children ahead. He overturned the canoe, swam to shore, and saved lives. He was uninjured.
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Associated Press
Hampton Court
Eng
Mickey Walker
Tommy Millighan
London
Jack Kearns
Mickey
Thames
Fraulein Stinnes Begins Asiatic Lap of Globe Tour
Fraulein Stinnes, daughter of the late Hugo Stinnes, started the Asiatic leg of her globe motor tour from Constantinople after a four day halt in the Turkish capital. She was escorted by soldiers and police seized her two cars and mascot until authorities were assured the act was unintentional. She plans to press toward Tamasus via Angora en route to Japan and then the United States, with a caravan of two cars, a chauffeur, and a cameraman.
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Constantinople
Fraulein Stinnes
Hugo Stinnes
Bcephorus
United States
Gordon
Balkan
Tamascus
Angora
America
Frankfort
Germany
Persia
Russia
Mongolia
China
Japan
South America
Spain
France
Purse Recovered After Eight Years At Ohio Fairgrounds
The purse lost at the Ohio State Fairgrounds eight years ago was returned to Mrs. J. D. Conrad of St. Petersburg Florida with its contents intact including $16 in cash two kings and other knickknacks confirming the long lapse in time.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. D. Conrad
St. Petersburg
Fla
Harry Wills Loses Ground Before Paolino Uz cudun Bout
New York reports Paolino Uz cudun’s ring troubles linger as June 29 bout with Harry Wills nears. Analysts note Wills’ rough style, potential referee leverage, and Paolino’s tough but unsettled management, with questions about his eligibility and chances.
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Harry Wills
Paolino Uzcudun
New York
Cream of College Players Set for Intercollegiate Tennis Meet
The 42nd annual intercollegiate lawn tennis championship will be held the week of June 27 at the Merion Cricket club in Haverford Pennsylvania. Top players from Texas California the Midwest and the East will compete led by Cranston Holman Stanford and notable contenders Lehigh Princeton and Harvard. Edward Chandler UC will not defend his title due to postgraduate studies at Harvard.
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Haverford
Texas
California
Middle West
Merion Cricket Club
Edward Chandler
University of California
Harvard
West
Cranston Holman
Leland Stanford
Chandler
Thomas Stow
Julius Seligson
Neil Sullivan
Lehigh
John van Ryn
Princeton
John F. Whitbeck
Haverford College
German swimmer Vierkotter to enter $10,000 Lake George race
Vierkotter, the noted German swimmer of the English Channel, will enter a $10,000 swimming contest on Lake George. The entry marks a high profile challenge for the lake event, likely drawing strong competitors and local interest.
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Vierkotter
English
Lake George
Hunter Reaches Wimbledon Third Round in Straight Sets
Francis T. Hunter, one of only two Americans left in the men's singles, defeated Lieut. Col. Algernon Kingscote in straight sets 6-3 6-3 6-4 to advance to the third round at Wimbledon. Hunter showed masterly play, recalling his 1928 form as the wet course favored his efficient drive and precise corners.
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Wimbledon
England
Francis T. Hunter
William T. Tileden
Algernon Kingscote
Hunter
Tennigs
William M. Johnston
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