Barnes Slips in British Crown Try at Prestwick
In Prestwick Scotland on June 24 Jim Barnes faltered from yesterdays form dropping to a tie with Arthur Compton after a 79. Barnes 70 77 79 226 trails by two strokes as Compton equalizes with 226. Joe Kirkwood Ted Ray Harry Vardon Audrey Boomer also posted strong first three rounds with totals around 236 to stay in contention.
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Cobb's eleventh homer helps Tigers beat Browns 4–3
In opening action Cobb hit his 11th homer of the season off Danforth, giving the Tigers a 4–3 lead over the Browns. The day featured a 1–0 Senators win over the Yankees as well, with Schang's second inning passed ball a key moment. Pirates closed within one game of the Giants by beating the Cardinals 4–3, aided by Hekennan's two critical seventh inning pitches. Athletics swept the Red Sox with a 3–0 or 3–? outcome after Blagstead's homer, as White Sox crushed the Browns 7–2 with solid hitting and pitching, while Kare and Yowell struggled for the Proians.
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Hekennan
Drive as key stroke in golf argument
The writer, praising Ted Ray, argues the drive is vital but recalls that the short game decides scores. He cites personal experience with Bob Jones at Inwood, noting iron play, approach shots, and putting trump distance, and favors a strong short game over raw driving prowess.
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Bobby Jones
Inwood
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Death trap warning posted at Mil River swimming hole
A notice warns that a dangerous deep hole at Mill River near the Mill Plain bridge is a death trap. Signs will be posted at the bridge and other visible points to prohibit swimming after a boy drowned last Saturday.
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Seven Year Old Lad Shoots Bean Into Ear
Bridgeport July 26 Leon Farrell seven of 102 Marion Street was an expert marksman with a bean shooter last night when he somehow shot a bean into his right ear. Parents rushed him to emergency hospital where Dr A J Sekorak tried to locate and remove the bean but failed after several attempts. The bean was deeply lodged and an operation may be necessary.
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Marion Street
A. J. Sekorak
Sam Crane Dies At 71 Former Giants Second Baseman
New York mourns Sam Crane veteran second baseman and renowned baseball writer who died of pneumonia at 71 at his Bronx home. A former Lowell and Pall River player, he later joined the New York Giants, finished his career in 1890, and spent 25 years with the New York Journal sports staff. He leaves a wife and two sons, Stephen and Wilmer.
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How They Stand Yesterday's Rain Delayed Games
Yesterday's results show several postponements due to rain with all games delayed. Today's schedule features Gianies at Albany Worcester Waterbury blartford Bridgeport Pittsfield New Haven Springfhett and a slate including Detroit 3 St Louis 2 and Chicago 7 Cleveland 2 with Philadelphia 3 Boston 2 Washington 1 New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 St Louis 2 and Cleveland at Chicago Washington at Philadelphia.
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New Map Will Save Funds for Norwalk
Norwalk officials announce a new 10,000 map to improve tax accuracy. City engineers say the map will correct incorrect deeds and measurements, boost revenue, and fix parcels with unpaid taxes, ensuring proper levies for the city treasury.
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Lisbon Girls Seek Freedom Through Workforce Entry
Portuguese women emerge from seclusion as new freedoms take hold. In Lisbon shops and offices they rush to work seeking independence, mirroring sisters abroad and eager to earn their own livings amid changing norms.
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Portugal
Alarmists claim Ruth finished as ball player
By Davis J. Walsh New York i N Sports editor June alarmists today viewed with concern the New York Yankees forcing Babe Ruth into right field while he still recovers his health. They fear the club pushed him back before he was ready, risking further injury as Ruth faced a hot spell and swelling ankles that threaten his playing future.
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Mound Holds Many Dangers for Pitchers
Alb Demaris notes livelier balls in 1920s baseball risking pitchers with faster grounders and line drives. Players like Grover Alexander and Willie Samuels discuss harsher plays and added danger, while batters demand more from the game.
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Babe Ruth
Grover Alexander
Willie Samuiu
Prince of Wales and Brother Join Cottesmore Hunt
The Prince of Wales and Prince Henry rode to a Whissendine farmyard to mount horses and join the Cottesmore hunt. A farmer conversed with them unrecognized. The farmer guessed their identity and the princes confirmed their presence, discussing the expected arrival.
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Prince of Wales
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Cottesmore
New York Boxer Breaks Arm in Stamford Bout
Stamford June 26 Billy Marlow of New York broke his left arm two minutes 29 seconds into the first round of a ten round bout with Young Mulligan of Norwalk. The injury occurred when Marlow wrapped his arm around Mulligan’s head in a clinch. Other results included Smiling Billy Nolan KO Andy Jackson in 1:14 of the second, Young Mack stopping Young Peddy in 2:17 of the second, Kid Oliver knocking out Marty Huber in 1:00 of the first, Young Scully defeating Young Barney, and Louis Torello beating Johnny Page in four rounds. Dan Buckley of Waterbury refereed.
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New York
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Norwalk
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Young Peddy
Westport
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Bridgeport
Marty Huber
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Young Barney
Louis Torello
Johnny Page
Dan Buckley
Waterbury
Gavel Lodge Baseball Candidates to Practice Tonight
Knights of Pythias members at Gavel Lodge No 18 are invited to a Firemen's Field practice tonight at 7 o'clock sharp. A prior session was postponed due to wet ground, and tonight's session aims to prepare the team for upcoming games.
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Ancient festival pageant in Dusseldorf to open in summer
The oldest German Society of Artists has arranged a Mestya Pageant in Dusseldorf this summer. Carl Aller reports a striking production tracing German ideals over the last thousand years with three hundred players. Costumes supplied by Malkasten, unique in variety and authenticity. A large park tent will seat nearly two thousand spectators per performance. Knights pages Jansquenets and archers enhance the medieval mood.
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