Senators Fear Athletics In American League Pennant Race
Washington manager Stanley Harris says the Philadelphia Athletics are the team to beat as the Athletics lead the American League by three games. Harris notes six clubs look like first division material, cites the Indians and Red Sox as possible weak entries, and praises Babe Ruth for returning to form and delivering clutch play.
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Air Tank Explodes Injuring Ball Player Bill Thompson
Bill Thompson, first baseman for the Sharon Elks and Coalburg team manager, sustained a broken nose and facial and arm cuts when an air tank exploded in railroad shops Monday. Thompson, known locally for stints with Carnegie Steel of Sharon in 1920, had helped Castle Cords in prior seasons.
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Wills to meet Tunney Gibbons winner after bout
International News Service reports that the winner of the Tunney Gibbons fight may face Harry Wills in September at the Polo Grounds. The plan hinges on Wills beating Weinert on June 19, with Tunney and Gibbons training at Coney Island and White Sulphur Springs amid heat.
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Tagging Bases Dodgers edge Giants in tight 6 5 win
Dodgers beat Giants 6 to 5 as Nehl celebrates Uncle Robbies birthday by helping with a bases loaded pass in the 12th. Cobb delivers an 9th inning homer off Blankenship to push Tigers past White Sox 16 15 in a pitchers battle. Sox rally from 10 run lead in late innings.
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Rommel Capitals Nine Wins as A’s Rout Red Sox 15–2
Rommel earned his ninth win of the season as the Athletics jumped on the pitching of Lacey and Wingfield to overwhelm the Red Sox 15 to 2. The A’s offense exploded with a series of hits and timely scoring.
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Ruth Ties Game With Double Then Yankees Win 8 5
Mr. Ruth hit a tying double in the eighth to right center off Russell, followed by Meansel's second homer of the day as the Yankees defeated the Senators 8 to 5. Huggins benched Pipp and Ward for Gehrig and Shanks.
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Meusel, Judge, and Cobb Lead Recent Home Run Totals
Yesterday's homers tally shows Meusel of the Yankees with 14, Boone of the Red Sox at 16, Cobb of the Tigers 16, Judge of the Senators 15, Kamm of the White Sox 14, and O'Rourke of the Tigers 13. National totals reach 185 to American 192 with Meusel still among leaders. The league leaders include Meusel, Hartnett, Hornsby, Williams, Simmons, Robertson. A closing quip warns against mocking a man in debt who may be supporting an auto.
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Young Master Feg Murray Profiles Bobby Jones in Open Quest
The piece describes Bobby Jones as America's top amateur golf champion and a potential double crown seeker, pursuing both the national open and amateur titles. It recalls Jones's 1923 victory over Bobby Cruickshank, his famous risky iron shot, and his Merion amateur title win as a 15-year-old. It notes his age twenty three and praise for his flawless golf swing.
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Westminster Sports Nearing Season End With Duquesne Meet
Westminster closes its athletic season this week with a tennis clash against Duquesne and a track meet versus Thiel on Saturday. Captain McFate’s squad aims to finish strong after a solid campaign, while Nickerson and Wolf lead sprint and distance events as Thiel provides stiff competition.
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Lawrence Cubs Defeat Spooks on Cedar Street Grounds
The Lawrence Cubs led by star pitcher Zidow defeated the Spooks 6 to 4 Monday evening. Scoring trips came in the first and second innings while Marino and Coates pitched for the Spooks. Final batteries were Zidow and Cwynar for the Cubs versus Marino Coates and Long for the Spooks.
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Casey Quits Salem Athletic Director Post
Frances L. Casey resigns as athletic director and head coach of Salem College after five successful years. Announcement came from T. Edward Davis graduate manager of athletics yesterday in Clarksburg West Virginia.
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Grove City Closes Season With Week of Duquesne Rematches
Grove City college ends another sports year with two return games from Duquesne University tennis on Thursday and baseball on Saturday. Across football basketball baseball and tennis the school fielded teams in 44 intercollegiate games against 14 colleges including Pittsburgh West Virginia Carnegie Tech Allegheny Westminster Geneva Marietta Bethany Waynesburg Thiel and St Francis.
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Dempsey Receives Ovation on Berlin Arrival
Boxing champion Jack Dempsey and his bride Estelle Taylor arrived in Berlin to a massive crowd. Admirers mobbed him at the station, flowers filled his hotel room, and he planned two boxing exhibitions weekly at Luna Park for 15000 dollars while in Europe. He avoided details on his next title bout, citing the Tunney Gibbons match as a factor.
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Luna Park
Spooks To Tangle With Boyles A C
The Spooks face Boyles A C on Boyles field tonight as manager Isabella announced. Spooks ride a seven game win streak and added five new players Padavano Fernati Coates Tony Nocera and Cassadia for the rest of the season. They seek games with Keystone A C Castle Smacks Tralian Star Juniors Lawrence Juniors West Side Athletics and Sacred Hearts next week.
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Baseball Results From YFESBERDAY
Brooklyn tops New York 6 to 5 while Boston defeats Philadelphia 12 to 5 and St. Louis beats Cincinnati 8 to 2. Today’s games feature Boston at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at St. Louis.
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Yesterday's Results in Major Leagues Baseball Scores
New York beat Washington 8 to 5 and Philadelphia defeated Boston 15 to 2. Detroit rallied to topple Chicago 16 to 15 while St. Louis won 8 to 3 against Cleveland.
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Chess-like Rivalries Hit Weekend Pro Basketball Matchups
Chicago faces Detroit while Washington plays New York and Philadelphia competes with Boston. St Louis meets Cleveland in a set of high stakes NBA style showdowns this weekend with teams seeking momentum.
Milwaukee 8 Minneapolis 6 Toledo 5 Indianapolis 6
Scores show Milwaukee 8 over Minneapolis 6, Toledo 5 over Indianapolis 6, and Louisville 13 over Columbus 6 with rain affecting St Paul Kansas City game. Weather impacts play as stated.
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Toledo at Indianapolis and St Paul at Kansas City
A trio of matchups lists Toledo visiting Indianapolis while St Paul travels to Kansas City and Minneapolis hosts Milwaukee in a crowded schedule with key conference implications.
Giants Sign Farrell Penns Star Shortstop
Eddie Farrell Penn shortstop will join the New York Giants June 23 ten days after his final college game. He becomes the third Penn player on the club joining Walter Huntzinger and George Sullivan as National League champions add Penn talent to their roster.
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East Side Mission Wins Forfeit Over Invinceables
The East Side Mission team was awarded a forfeit victory after Mahoning town Invinceables failed to appear for a scheduled game on Mission grounds. A rematch is likely at a later date.
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Westminster Tennis Team Cinches Title
Westminster varsity tennis team routed Geneva 6 0 in New Wilmington to stay undefeated in the Tri State conference and secure the season title. Captain Joe McFate led Westminster with wins in singles and doubles as Geneva failed to win any set. Westminster closes the year Friday at 2 pm against Duquesne University in a return match.
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Polish N. A. Wins In Double Header On Memorial Tay
The Polish N. A. swept a doubleheader from the Union Cubs on Memorial Tay at the church grounds. In the morning game Polish N. A. won 9 to 2 as J. Soho pitched five hits. In the afternoon T. Soho held the Cubs to two hits in a 20 to 0 victory.
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Croton A C Takes Pair Of Victories In Doubleheader
The Croton A C defeated Folish A A in a Memorial Day doubleheader. Morning game 11 to 3, afternoon 10 to 6. Jackamo fired the win in the morning with 12 strikeouts and six hits allowed. Stone led the afternoon win, limiting Polish hitters to four hits as Croton totaled 16 hits.
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Garlands To Play Ellwood Monarchs
The West Pittsburg Garland team meets the Ellwood City Colored Monarchs on Thursday at West Pittsburg grounds. Garlands seek revenge for Tuesday's loss as Dudick likely starts on the mound. They will then travel to New Castle Saturday for a game with the South Hill A. A.
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Stecher Claims World Heavyweight Wrestling Title
Joe Stecher of Dodge Neb claims the world heavyweight title after defeating Stanislaus Zbyszko in St Louis during Memorial Car. He disputes Ed Strangler Lewis as the holder and says he is ready to meet all challengers with proper financial terms.
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St. Louis
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Schoendorf Aims to Make Slattery Show Friday Night
Reports from Avon Park say a large crowd will witness Jimmie Slattery vs Jack Schoendorf on Friday. Schoendorf vows to spark a showy display and insists he was not knocked out, though a severe cut above his ear reportedly caused the bout to be halted.
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