Yankees Beat Tigers 7 to 0 as Boy Scouts Parade
The New York Yankees shut out Detroit 7–0 at the Polo Grounds in a breezy afternoon highlighted by a large Boy Scout contingent. Dutch Leonard struggled, Ping Bodie sparked controversy with manager Miller Huggins, and a lively crowd witnessed sharp Yankee hitting and base running. Tyrux Raymond Cobb received a Georgia peaches basket from the Georgia Society of New York amid the ceremonies.
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Lewis
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Young
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Dispatch
Ty Cobb
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Battle of Homebreds at Brae Burn Opens Hagen Brady Showdown
In West Newton Massachusetts on Brae Burn, Mike Brady 301 for 72 holes and Walter Hagen 297 for 71 chase the Open title. Hagen rallies from a five stroke deficit with a 10 foot birdie try that lips out, setting up an 18 hole rematch to decide the championship.
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White Sox win again over champions 3 to 0
Chicago defeats Boston 3 to 0 after two early runs, aided by Barry error and two RBI hits. E Collinx and Jackson provide runs with singles, a sacrifice fly adds insurance, while Williams and Backes contribute on base. Game with Detroit and New York listings noted in copy.
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Hagan Wins Narrow Brae Burn Thriller With Final Tie
Brady and Hagen battle through Brae Burn as Hagen claws back from deficits. Hagen posts a 74 75 to tie Brady at 301 after 72 holes, while Brady faces a late surge by McNamara Cowan and Wogan in the afternoon round.
Home-bred pros dominate amateur event in tense finish
The home-breds not only checked the foreigners but smothered amateurs, with Chick Evans losing the crown yet aiding amateur talent by finishing six strokes behind Francis Ouimet. Ouimet struggled with mixed play while Evans faltered on short putts. Hagen and Brady enter the final fifteen with sharp form, Hagen trailing to tie, Brady seeking a late surge as the crowd awaits the 10 a m finish.
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Harvard to Again Name Percy Haughton as Coach
Boston June 11 Harvard announces Percy Haughton will again coach the football team for the coming season with a contract expected to be signed within days. In other notes Santa Barbara poloists defeated Meadow Brook Freebooters 11 to 1 in Wheatley handicap at Meadow Brook Country Club Cedarhurst Long Island.
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Harvard Beats Princeton 8-0 as Felton Shines On Mound
Harvard routed Princeton 8 to 0 at Ebbets Field in a decisive third game. Felton pitched superbly allowing only two hits while slamming two hits and driving in four runs. He dominated both on the mound and at the plate, delivering a commanding performance that secured the Crimson victory. St. John replaced Margetts after the third inning and Harvard widened the lead as Margetts and St. John were hit hard by the Cambridge nine.
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Yale Beats Wesleyan on Diamond in 4 to 2 Win
Yale defeated Wesleyan 4 to 2 in New Haven in a game postponed from early April. A brilliant running catch by Fa harty prevented a late Wesleyan rally, and Selleck steadied the ninth with a decisive batting effort.
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Pirates Rally To Beat Dodgers In Seven
Pittsburgh defeats Brooklyn 8 to 3 after trailing early. Cadore held visitors to three hits through seven, but four straight singles in the eighth tied the game before Schmidt scored the go ahead run on a single by Bigbee. Brooklyn never recovers, Adams holds them the rest of the way as Bezdek is ordered to the clubhouse by umpire Rigler after protesting balls and strikes.
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Dunn Suspended in Baltimore Club After Umpire Altercation
Manager Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Club and outfielder Clark were indefinitely suspended by the International League after an attack on Umpire Wagner following Tuesday’s game with Reading in Baltimore. President David L. Fultz announced the action last night.
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Baltimore
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Reading
Weight classes and punch power in heavyweight debates
A debate analyzes how weight differences affect boxing power. It argues Dempsey could rival Willard in impact, while Leonard would be no match for Dempsey, noting that a 195 pounder can resemble a 250 pounder in wallop, and Leonard struggles against heavier champs.
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Willard
Benny Leonard
Leonard
Leverage Key in Hitting Power Across Ball Sports
The piece argues that leverage, not sheer size, determines hitting strength. It cites Fitzsimmons and Fitz as examples, noting their upper body power and long reach. It compares Schulte, McLoughlin, Maxwell, and Bobby Byrne, all praised for leverage-driven distance in baseball tennis golf and football clubs.
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Schupp Pitches Well Against Reds but Leaders Beat Giants
Cincinnati Reds edged the New York Giants 2 to 1 as Reuther outpitched Ferd Schupp. Schupp allowed two hits in seven innings while Reuther yielded three in nine. New York scored in the second after Doyle’s infield rap, and Cincinnati answered with a third inning rally aided by an error and a double steal. Jake Daubert’s single brought home the winning run.
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Cards Lose Streak as Braves Edge St. Louis in Bias
In a tense baseball game from St. Louis on June 1, Boston defeated the Cardinals 6 to 8. Key moments featured runs by Clemons and a late rally, with pitching from Goodwin and Doak shaping the outcome.
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New York Beats Cincinnati In Slow Defensive Game
In a tight ballgame New York outlasted Cincinnati 4 3 with key two base hits by Daubert and strong fielding turns. Pitching kept the score close as Sehupp and Heuser matched zeroes until late. Stolen bases by Kath and Daubert helped fuel the visitors offense.
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Sisler's Homer Secures St Louis Victory Over Philadelphia
Urban Shocker outpitched Tom Rogers as St Louis edged Philadelphia 4 to 3. Sisler homered in the fourth, with Walker Gerber Rows and Austin contributing, and key defensive plays and miscues shaping the pitchers duel. Shocker earned the win, Rogers the loss, in a tight early summer matchup.
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Yonkers High wins N Y A C handicap relay title
Yonkers High School captured the Major John Murray Mitchel One Mile Interscholastic Relay handicap race on Travers Island in honor of fallen NYAC heroes. White Plains High second, Brooklyn Manual Training third as Helfrich anchored Yonkers to a two yard victory amid a tightly bunched field.
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Harvard Varsity Eight Rows Time Trial on Thames
RED TOP Conn June 11 Harvard varsity eight rowed four miles on the Thames in 22:17. The second eight paced the big boat for two miles and finished a length ahead. The Crimson freshman eight paced the last two miles. Harvard spurted to beat the freshmen by a quarter length and challenged Yale to a pre regatta race in single shells. GALES FERRY Conn June 11 Yale crews trained on the Thames for two miles with a 26 stroke most of the distance. no time recorded.
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Senators Scalp Indians as Griffith Suspended
Washington notes the Senators won 6 to 8 against Cleveland while manager Griffith received an indefinite suspension from American League president Johnson for disputing an umpire decision. The box shows scoring details, performers, and roster notes amid a tense game in Cleveland.
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Griffith
Johnson
Nallin
Cubs Down Phillies For Fifth Straight Run Rally Ends Early
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 7-2 to run its winning streak to five games. The game was called in the eighth inning due to rain after Thr keara.
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