Pitchers Hit For Power Rule Changes Drive Slugging Rise
New York June 18 Pitchers join the modern batting surge as mound aces like Big Jim Vaughn Walter Johnson and Fred Toney contribute key hits and homers. The era sees pitchers leading in home run percentages while several hurlers top the league with surprising at bats and doubles. Batting averages climb with names like Grimes Coveleskie and Alexander among leaders, signaling a notable shift in the season’s hitting power.
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Dempsey Acquittal Sparks Public Support
New York headlines reflect broad public approval of Jack Dempsey after an acquittal in a controversial trial. The boxing champion’s conduct is praised as exemplary while debates linger on boxing’s standing and the sport’s integrity amid international scrutiny and calls for reform.
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Chip Carbone Fight Best Bout In Years
A vivid Idora park bout pits George Chip against Frank Carbone in an 18 round middleweight clash. Both sluggers race for momentum with gritty body work, trading fast exchanges, and a dramatic late surge as Chip presses Carbone to the ropes and leaves the crowd buzzing for a possible rematch at Cascade park.
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Tad's Tid Bits Riotous Tales From Brooklyn to Maryland
Brooklyn sports writer Pop Cornwell recalls a Maryland Ardmore Club battle royal where a fighter named Deacon dominates the ring, wins the money, and evades car departure with sly tricks. Fred Fulton seeks trouble in Seattle and San Francisco, while Kid Norfolk battles Leo Flynn and Johnson in Rochester. Prohibition debates, boxing bills, and corporate misreadings gloss the era.
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Elder A C Plays On Boyles Field
The New Castle Independents and Milder A C will play Saturday at 3 30 on Boyles Field. Both junior groups are among the best in the city, promising an exciting contest with a likely large crowd.
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Intercollegiate rowing regatta to draw 40000 at Cayuga
The lake Cayuga regatta promises a huge turnout as four university crews Columbia Cornell Syracuse and Pennsylvania prepare amid forecast rain. Officials expect nearly 40 000 spectators with start signals fired by a three inch gun and finish line smoke rockets marking each shell.
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Elders Meet N C Independents In City Showdown
The Elder A. C. and New Castle Independents clash at Rayleg field next Saturday after both beat the Bora Independents. Sleepy Allen will pitch for the Elders after a tough loss to Coalton. Expected Elders lineup includes Jones Ray Hammill McCann Davis Scetram Black Stimple Candeoto Wheale Cololuco Sleapy Alien.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule Shifts From Yesterday
Yesterday Saint Louis beat Philadelphia 1 0 while New York shut Chicago 7 2. Rain and wet grounds postponed several games including Cincinnati at Boston and Pittsburgh at New York. Today Pittsburgh visits New York and Cincinnati hosts Boston as St Louis plays Philadelphia and Chicago faces Brooklyn.
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Forkins to Fight Jones in open air welter bout
Forkins is matched to face Jimmie Jones in an open air show on July 5 at Warren. Mickie Mickiy Dime reports Jones has begun training and aims to prove in public why his name is rising across the country.
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Woodlawn Is Here Saturday in New Castle
Woodlawn Independents arrive in New Castle Saturday at 8 30 p m to face the Castle Cords in what promises a fast game Coach Jtoy Kerr expects a tough contest after yesterday s rain and notes Pitt grid star Tom Davin and infielder lke Grout may debut for Woodlawn Junk Jones or a New Castle boy could play with Woodlawn Chul manager Joe Cho s crew from B 0 brings along Steventon Johnson and others aiming for a victory in a crowd backed by local taxes and fans
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Golf Club Reschedules Handicap Match Play to Saturday
Storms delayed the handicap match with Bogie planned for Wednesday. The club announces a championship format will be held Saturday afternoon starting at 2 30, inviting all entrants who were to compete Wednesday to attend. A new equal chance system aims to foster spirited play and strong turnout.
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