Valuable Robins a By Feg Murray
The Brooklyn Robins puzzle critics and excite fans as a veteran heavy club in the National League led by Wilbert Robinson. High paid stars Wheat Vance Fournier and Grimes anchor a mix of veterans and youngsters with Petty delivering opening day one hit shutout.
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Yankees Seek Pennant as They Open Western Trip
New York enters a five city Western swing starting in Cleveland with a commanding lead. Babe Ruth is cited as a key factor as the club aims to clinch the pennant by sustaining a 16 of 28 road win pace.
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Baseball Results and Today’s NL Schedule
Yesterday in the National League Pittsburgh beat Chicago 5 to 1. Brooklyn defeated New York 10 to 1. Boston won 8 to 5 against Cincinnati. Today games feature Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston and New York at Brooklyn.
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Baseball scores and today’s slate featured in American leagues
American League results: Cleveland 4 Detroit 3 and St Louis 3 Chicago 6. Games today: Boston at Chicago, New York at Cleveland, Philadelphia at St Louis, Washington at Detroit. American Association scores: Milwaukee 5 St Paul 3 and Indianapolis 9 Columbus 4 and Kansas City 7 Minneapolis 5. Louisville highlights.
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Supreme Court Countdown in Greb Mason Feud
Justice Guy will issue a Wednesday ruling on the Greb Mason contract fight with Mason seeking to bar Greb from fighting under others. Greb testified Thursday and Mason plans verbal jabs and hooks next week.
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Olympics Defeat South Hill Sluggers 6 to 3 on Home Grounds
Olympics defeated the South Hill Sluggers 6 to 3 at South Hill grounds. Olympics scored the winning run in the fifth inning while the Sluggers failed to score in the last three frames. Burke struck out 11 in a strong pitching performance.
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Highland 6 Harlansburg 2 in Friday baseball duel
North Highland defeated Harlansburg 6 to 2 on Highland field. Pitcher Cannon yielded five hits while Cunningham kept Harlansburg at bay. Altman brothers starred with several one hand catches as the crowd applauded the effort. Box score follows.
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Baptists overwhelm Central Christians 19 to 2 on Lehigh grounds
The First Baptist team routed Central Christian 19 to 2 as King struck out 11 and allowed five hits. Ten runs in the third inning sealed the outcome after a Baptist offensive burst, with multiple players recording extra-base hits and safe counts.
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Schedules of Midwestern Basketball Matchups
Columbus at Louisville. Toledo at Indianapolis. Minneapolis at Milwaukee. Kansas City at St. Paul.
Studies Trim Populars 18 to 5 in B&O Field clash
The Sudebakers defeated the Popular Nine 18 to 5 on the B&O Field. DiMucci and Mann pitched for the teams with DiMucci allowing seventeen hits to Mann's eight. The Studies scored in every inning, and Mossie homered to highlight the contest.
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Olympics Rally To Beat Scrappers In Marathon Baseball
The Olympics edged the Scrappers 25 to 23 at Newton Fields on Thursday. Kuhla Kuis and Zidow each had four hits and four runs, as Olympics erased a thirteen run deficit in a dramatic final inning rally.
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Cascades Win Far From Close Over John Street Stars
The Cascades defeated the John Street Stars 19 to 3 at Cascade Park on Friday night. They exploded for 11 runs in the second inning and benefited from weak fielding. Mazzari hurled a strong game for Cascade while Lutz pitched well for John Street. The Cascades set a date with the Macks on Saturday June 12 at Cascade Park.
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Oldfield to advise drivers at Altoona 250 mile race
Barney Oldfield, famed racing figure, will attend the Altoona speedway 250 mile classic on June 12. He may assist Bob Gable the official referee at the starting post or focus on the pits. Oldfield plans to share tips with younger pilots, drawing on his vast experience from earlier eras.
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Featherweight champ Kaplan outpoints White in 10 rounds
Last night's boxing card in New York featured Kid Kaplan defeating Billy White in a 10 round bout. Jersey City lightweight Johnny Kochansky beat Billy Kennedy in a 10 round matchup. Johnny Curtin of New York won over Spencer Gardner in a 10 round fight. In Oakland the welterweights Lefty Cooper and Cowboy Jack Willis fought to a ten round draw.
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Kid) Kaplan
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Minneapolis
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Americans Face Miracle Day in Ryder Cup Singles
At Virginia Water the British pros hold five points to the Americans' roughly one as ten 36 hole singles matches begin. To win the cup the U S must take eight battles led by Barnes, Hagen, Armour, Kirkwood and Mehlhorn against Mitchell, Duncan, Boomer, Compton and Gadd. Other pairings include Watrous versus Ray and Robson against Havers among ten contests.
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Hill May Coach Fairmont High
FAIRMONT West Virginia June 5 Rumor says George Hill brother of Pierre Hill may take the Fairmont East Side high school coaching job vacated when Pierre left for Martins Ferry high school. Officials would not comment beyond noting Hill has not filed for the post. The elder Hill, now at university, was a former Logan high coach and had been recommended for Victory high Clarksburg when Snodgrass resigned but the position went to an Illinois man.
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West Virginia Husky Hill Makes Notable Football Feat
George Hill, famed West Virginia Hills, set athletic history with a kickoff return for a touchdown against Pittsburgh at Forbes Field during W C Spears era in Morgantown. The piece comments on purpose and culture, contrasting dull life with scorned outsiders. It ends with a parental guidance message about selecting a father for a successful boy’s career.
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Colorado School Leads Field In Chicago Carnival
Fort Collins Colorado, defending national prep track and field champion, held a comfortable lead as Chicago meet resumed at the University of Chicago. The Rocky Mountaineers were expected to widen the gap in final events at Soldiers' Field this afternoon. Highlights included Douglas Graydon of Little Rock setting a prep record with a 199 feet 5 inch javelin throw and Hobby of Lake Forest breaking the academy shot put mark with 51 feet 7 inches. Hoffman of Lock Haven threw the hammer 170 feet 11 inches in one of the era’s best. Final track events planned to start at 2 o'clock.
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Freshman Track Team Wins Interclass Meet at Grove City
Grove City college held its inter class track meet under coaches McEuen and Burrowes. The freshman class won with sophomores and juniors tied for second. Elmer Stevens led with high scoring, medals awarded to Stevens Hall and Schum. Aller ran 100 yards in 11.5 seconds. Hall cleared 5 feet 4.5 inches. Sexton soared 5 feet 6 inches. Gilliam threw discus 126 feet 8 inches. McConnell hit 44 feet 8.5 inches in shot put.
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Yesterday's Homers From the Major Leagues
American League leaders include Ruth of New York with 18 homers and Bottomley of St. Louis leading the National League. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh players are listed among the day's hitters with totals and context from league and national standings.
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Meadows Beats Cubs as Pirates Win 5-1
Pittsburgh earned a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Meadows earned his seventh straight win pitching. Rhyne starred at second with two putouts and 10 assists and contributed to a double play. Box score details follow.
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Cubs Rally Falls Short Against Pirates in 8th Inning
In a tense game, Cubs bats produced a 6 run eighth inning but Pirates edge ahead with two base hits by Rhyne and Cuyler and a Wright home run. Bush takes the loss after 7 innings with Meadows finishing.
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Helen Wills Resting Easy After Appendicitis Operation
International News Service reports tennis star Helen Wills is recovering well after an appendicitis operation last night. Dr. Gabriel Maurange said she had a good night and was doing very well this morning.
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