Kirkby Defends Met Golf Title Against Walker Rival
Bridgeport reports Kirkby set to defend his Metropolitan golf title today against young challenger Acdy Walker Jr. from Richmond Union Club after a tight semifinal round. Walker, captaining the Col Limba team, upset multiple rivals in a closely watched match, while Kirkby bounced back with steady drives, edging Sawyer to reach the final.
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Dodgers
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Richmond
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Diendee
Harald Wilcox
St Louis Rally Wins Ninth In Tight 6 5 Victory Over Phillies
St Louis edges Philadelphia 6 5 as a late rally in the ninth secures the win. Wilmer Flores, Crayard, and Wade help power the Cardinals past the Phillies in a tense game at the venue.
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Phillies
League Presidents Discuss Details For World Series
League leaders debated world series arrangements and the eligibility of players amid wartime constraints. The National Commission outlined rules for the annual championship, noting pay, substitutions, and attention to maintaining sportsmanship and integrity.
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Deng
Hermann Re Wing
Soolyda
National Commission
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Adomivion
Peason
Peelizon
Local Women Golfers Retain Griscom Cup At Apawamis
New York women golfers, fifteen top metro players, retained the Griscom Cup by defeating Philadelphia 12 matches to 3 at Apawamis Country Club Rye. Notable figures included Mrs William Gavin, Mrs Donald Barlow, and Mrs C A Van der Beeky, with tight matches in several rubbers and Marion Hollins delivering two strong scores for New York.
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Kirkby Walker Duel for Metropolitan Golf Crown
In Bridgeport Grantland Rice reports Kirkby and Walker delivering a brilliant golf duel. Kirkby’s long drives and a near miss at the cup highlight a tense round while Walker’s steady precision keeps him in contention. Sawyer aids with resilient play despite blisters as the field narrows toward a dramatic finish.
Two Augusta players rise through Sally League in 1904
In 1904 a blond youngster joined Augusta and hit .237 in 37 games. The next summer a stocky pitcher joined, winning more than he lost but with a 5.8 runs allowed per game. Ty Cobb dominated batting around .400, while Eddie Cicotte led in victories at age 35, among top contenders.
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Nene
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Cobb's storied mark topples rivals in nine decade era
The account traces Ty Cobb's 14 season dominance at the plate since 1906, noting he has been dethroned only twice by George Stone in 1906 and Tris Speaker in 1916. It highlights a ten year gap, Cobb's rapid comeback after 1919, and compares him to Keeler Delehanty Wagner and Lajoie who led fourteen times collectively.
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Ed Delehanty
Hans Wagner
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Edward Vv Edward V Cicotte’s late spurt sparks old glory
The piece surveys Cicotte’s career arc from 1915 with the White Sox to 1918 fade, noting forty four wins against nineteen losses over a two year stretch and a late surge at age thirty five, comparing him to Christy Mathewson and highlighting his enduring fast ball. It ends with a quip between T R Cobb and BV Cy about work and quitting.
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Leagle
Fcull
Cactus Cravath and the 37 Tunes of a Hard Hitting Season
The old guard Gavvy Cravath, age 37, faces Ross Young, 22, in a battle noted as a key feature of the season. Cravath’s power remains top form as the spring heat loosens veteran infielders Molinous, Collins, Barry and Baker under .800. The piece recalls past ply and a long career with the Mackmen.
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Swat
Gavry Cravath
Ross Young
The Avonian Blunder Stirs Old Shakespeare Fame
A playful verse notes Shakespeare’s fame as strained by a comical misprint and puns on a character’s name. It treats a misnamed ping as altering meaning, reflecting on literary renown and wordplay.
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Voshell and Harlan Victors on the Court
Rain and wind could not dampen action at the invitation lawn tennis singles event at the Country Club of Westchester. Howard Voshell and Major G B Harlan advanced to the semi finals after three matches on slick turf. Pell beat Gibbons 6 1 6 1 and Parker defeated Beekman by default. Vordell beat Baggs 6 4 6 0 and Harfen beat Parker 6 4 7 5 as rounds continued this afternoon.
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Howard Voshell
G. B. Harlan
Theodore Roosevelt Pell
Paul W. Gibbons
Philadelphia
Harry S. Parker
Leonard Beekman
Vordell
Frederick C. Baggs
Major Harfen
Switzeland
Parker
Sieger Turns Pro After New York Boxing Titles
Sam Sieger, the 12 pound New York state boxing champion, surrendered his amateur registration to the Metropolitan Association yesterday and announced he will box professionally from now on. Sieger has captured several amateur titles in two years and plans to compete as a pro locally.
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Ray Aims at Mile Record at Meadowbrook Club
Ray Tiny faces four opponents in a bid to surpass the world mile mark of 4 minutes 12.95 seconds at Meadowbrook Club on Franklin Field Philadelphia. Opponents include Dinny O Connell y of Hangarry Grantor of Lafayette Frank Kramer and Lawrence Brown of Pennsylvania. Contenders face handicaps to boost speed. event also features a Newark Grand Vigo purse and amateur races.
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Eddie Cicotte Theme Looms Over Yankees Series
W B McGeehan reports disruption from rain as Eddie Cicotte’s alleged pitching sharpens Yankee hopes. Miller Huggins questions Cicotte’s legality and mystery surrounds his curve and fast balls. Yankees back on track with Bodie strong at bat while rest of team struggles in the Polo Grounds series buildup.
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Ehmke Streak Ends as Champions Stop Win Run
Boston halves a strong start to halt Howard Ehmke’s streak. Pennock held Ehmke to seven hits, with three allowed by Vowels, as the champions limited damage and controlled late offense.
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Reds Edge Pfeffer In 7-6 Baseball Thriller
Cincinnati defeats Brooklyn 7 to 6 in a hard fought game. Key moments include a seventh inning surge by Cincinnati, late scoring in the ninth, and strong pitching by Pfeffer as Groh and Daubert contributed for Brooklyn in a tightly contested affair.
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King George's Entry Viceroy Wins Stewards Handicap
In England on June 4 the Stewards Handicap worth $5,000 was won by King George's Viceroy ridden by Steve Donoghue. He beat De Mestre's Dorelun by three lengths with Smyth aboard, and W. Dixon's Lady Farmer was third six lengths back. Nine horses started. Viceroy was 9 to 4 against, Dorelus 5 to 1, Lady Farmer 4 to 1.
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Yale Varsity Crew Triumphs in Morning Rowing Race
GALES FERRY Conn June 6 Yale’s first varsity crew edged a fast eight in a morning race by a narrow margin amid windy conditions. The second eight featured Heminway stroking at center, with Schrether shifted to No 2 and Lawrence moved to varsity substitute. Tomorrow the team plans a four mile time row with lighter practice expected in the afternoon.
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Herzog's Homer Blanks Cubs on Gowdy Day
Chicago June 1 Chassey Herzog drives in the winning run on Gowdy Day in a game against the Cubs. A celebration with roses and a ceremonial gesture marked the occasion. The description in the report notes a festive atmosphere and the successful scoring play backing a victory for Herzog and his team.
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Conference Meet Trials in Chicago Amid Rain
Trials at the Western Conference meet in Chicago featured three events with limited results due to rain. Nebraska's McMahan won the third heat of the odd-goal run as athletes battled unsteady conditions and unclear outcomes across the 80-yard dash and javelin events.
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Senators Whip Brawn Pitcher Shaw Injured
A garbled sports brief notes injuries to Brawn and Shaw amid a Northwest Western League context. References to teams, standings, and dates are unclear, with scattered proper nouns like Hartford and Doringfeld appearing in a noisy OCR passage. The fragment hints at a game recap or injury update but lacks coherent details.
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