National collegiate track meet slated with 53 schools
The national collegiate track and field meet is set for Stagg Field with 53 universities entered. Favorites Illinois and California, plus Nebraska and Penn State contenders, will field 10 competitors each. Trial heats narrowed fields for finals with Illinois, California, and Chicago among top qualifiers.
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America
Stagg Field
California
Illinois
Nebraska
Pennsylvania State
Notre Dame
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Gill
Walters
Ames
Cochrane
Mississippi A and M
Mc Donald
Chicago
Hendrickson
Pyott
Brickman
Fessenden
Illinois Flyer
Larry Brown
Pennsylvania
Yates
Helfrich
Morrow
Towa
Gardner
Oilers Sweep Des Moines in seventh straight win
Tulsa tops Des Moines 7 6 to 3 extending a 12 game win streak. Glaster drove in the decisive run in an eighth inning rally as Tulsa tallied seven runs. Wagner, Bennett, and Gorman led including two home runs by Bennett and two base hits by McGinnis and Crosby. Des Moines scored in early frames but Tulsa pulled away with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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Oilers
Des Moines
Tulsa
Glaster
H.O.A. AB
A. Gorman
Waaner
O Thompson
Ib SF
Horan
Ol Mavis
Totem
Lynch
Trem Moines Co
ONL Ohx
Wagner
Young
Banner
Bennett
Thompson
Davie
Stuart
Lamb
Bauman
Crosby
Ermis
Gorman
Yuna
McGinnis
Davis
Tulen
Dee Moines
Banew
HITS 2S MISSES BY THE See
Men of all ages must pay dear for forts and ostriches while flappers of all ages are frightened pink when they spot little mice in
Franklin Wins Chamber of Commerce Handicap at Ak-Sar-Ben
Franklin ridden by C. E. Groves captured the final stake race of the Ak-Sar-Ben meeting yesterday winning the mile in 1 42. Manicure suffered the loss as the strong performer tracked the pace and held on for the win.
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Franklin
Chamber of Commerce
C. E. Groves
Jim Gaffney
Manicure
H. Jones
Galveston Sets One Inning Home Run Record In Texas League Game
Galveston drives five homers in the fifth inning to break the world record for home runs in one inning in the Galveston Wichita Falls Texas league game. Four cleared the fences and one dropped inside aided by a strong wind. Witty and Deviney homered to start the inning, followed by Moore and Hendricks, then Connolly. Galveston ends with seven homers in the game.
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Wichita Falls
Galveston
Tex
Witty
Deviney
Moore
Hendricks
Connolly
Oklahoma City Clinches Win Over Sioux City in Nine
Oklahoma City defeats Sioux City 9 to 4 as Brady allows four runs in the sixth while OKC bats rally. Mets Ostermgard Pipp Bates Middleton Gingiard Krueger Ostergard Metz and Palmer drive runs with multiple hits, including two base hits apiece for Mets Ostermgard and Query.
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Oklahoma City
Brady
Sioux City
Didler
Kite
A. Mattick
Pippy
Mann
Elsh
Bates
Motz
Middleton
Ontergard
Sginglard
Palmer
Pisher
Robison
Krueger
Query
Leng
Diller
Si Brady
Paso
Williams
Didier
Sloan City
Reece Eres
Mets
Ostergerd
Pipp
Ostergard
Metz
McGloom
Brown
Smith Hurls Hastings to Second Beatrice Victory
Smith pitched Hastings to their second win over Beatrice in Hastings Nebraska on June 16. Errors plagued Hastings as five of Beatrice’s runs scored on miscues. Tomer hit a sixth inning homer to spark the rally.
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Hastings
Beatrice
Neb
Smitth
Tomer
Boxing Hall of Fame Style Rounds Recap From Historical Fights
A dated recap lists notable boxing bouts and results: Aurelio Herrera born San Jose California, Tommy Burns born Hanover Canada, Joe Walcott versus Mike Herris in New York four rounds, Fitzsimmons versus Choynski draw in Boston five rounds, Abe Goodman versus Jimmy Priges draw in Boston twelve rounds, Frank's Nell KO on Harry Fortes in Chicago three rounds, Philadelphia Jack O Brien versus Koch no decision in Philadelphia, Jack Dillon loss to Hugh Walker in Tulsa Oklahoma twelve rounds.
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Aurelio Herrera
San Jose
Cal
Tommy Burns
Hanover
Canada
Joe Walcott
Mike Herris
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Joe Choynski
Boston
Abe
Goodman
Jimmy Priges
Frank
Nell
Harry Fortes
Chicago
Phildelphia
Jack O'Bridne
N Koch
Philadelphia
Jack Dillon
Hugh Walker
Tulsa
Ninth Inning Rally Gives Boston, Cleveland Game
Boston secrets spark a 3 to 6 win over Cleveland as Burns Pratt and Smith drive in runs in the ninth. Manager Speaker returns to the Cleveland tilt after illness as Boston secures its second victory in the series.
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Boston
Cleveland
Burns
Pratt
Dugan
Smith
Collins
Speaker
Western International League May Cease Operation
Deacon White, president, will telegraph clubs to vote on continuing the Western International League. He said every club in the circuit has been losing money, prompting the potential cessation of operations.
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Edmonton
Alta
Deacon White
Western International League
Polo Teams Tie in Boise Elks Polo Match
In Boise Idaho yesterday the 13th cavalry Elks polo team and their opponents fought a tight contest. The game stretched through 10 periods before ending in an 8 to 8 tie as long drives and hard riding dominated the match.
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Boise
Idaho
13Th Cavalry Elks
Jin
Coast Leaguer Scores and Standings Snapshot
Oakland leads Salt Lake 7 2 as Los Angeles tops Seattle 4 3 and San Francisco closes 3 0 with Sacramento blank in this partial standings note.
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Oakland
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Seattle
San Francisco
Sacramento
Tigers Defeat Yankees 9-4 in slugging Detroit victory
Detroit beats New York 9 to 4 as Hoyt and O'Doul struggle for the Yankees. Daues relieved Ehmke in the second, holding New York the rest of the way. the loss costs New York the American League lead.
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Detroit
New York
Yankees
Hoyt
O'Dou
Dauis
Ehmke
Chicago Wins Ninth Inning Victory Over Philadelphia
In a hard fought game Chicago edged Philadelphia 9 to 8 in the ninth inning on a clutch single to right. The scoring sequence featured Young and Mulligan among others with late plate action securing the comeback win for Chicago.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Erniest
Hanson Stecher Finish Mat Match Called Off
Grand Island Neb June 16 Lincoln beat Grand Island 6 to 4 in a heavy hitting game. McCoy homered three times Foulk two and struck out 12 as Federle started. Stecher Hanson finish match canceled July 4 due to Hanson tonsil operation and training abstinence. Legion seeks new July 4 bout plans.
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Grand Island
Neb
Lincoln
McCoy
Foulk
Federle
Orr
Wood
Zinker
Conkey
Dye
Harwood
Kranda
Warnstafr
Roberta
Metz
Krands
Palmatiere
Glhwon
Gibson
Speaker
Hite
Snyder
DE Stecher
Charlie Hanson
Farmer
Burns
City Audhtorium
Hanson
Stecher
Joe Stecher
Douglas County
American Legion
Legion
Bob” Roper-Miske
Roper-Brennan
Fairbury Defeats Elkhorns 6-2 In Norfolk Baseball
Fairbury beat Elkhorns 6 to 2 in a fast game at Norfolk. Key moments include home run by Jenney and two base hits by Reichie, with Bromson earning the win over Moore as Murphy umpired and time reached 1 35.
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Fairbury
Norfolk
Neb
Elkhorns
Ab.h.o.a
Abshlo
A. Rooney
Amierion
Cleveland
Wisner
Goodwin
Marr
Relohle
Rouse
Winbush
Clark
O'Conner
Stuchker
Bao Jenney
O Maggerty
Claire
Wout
Bromeon
Moore
Fairbury Wusessweeeres
Reichie
Jenney
Stucker
West
Atherton
Wieser
Balla
Bromson
Hegarty
Rooney
Bayy
Impire
Murphy
Owosso Player Breaks Leg Sliding for Michigan Aggies
Clarence Smith a right fielder from Owosso Mich broke his left leg in two places sliding to third base during a game with Bethany College at Bethany W Va on Sunday June 16. He is reported in stable condition and will miss the team's upcoming schedule.
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Bethany
W. Va
Clarence Smith
Owosso
Mich
Michigan Aggies
Bethany College
Thye Edges Meyers in White Rules Middleweight Bout
Ted Thye of Portland won the referee's decision over Johnny Meyers of Chicago after each scored one fall in a 12 round match under the White rules in Spokane. Both claim past world middleweight title.
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Spokane
Ted Thye
Portland
Johnny Meyers
Chicago
Collie World’s Champion High Jumper Visits Omaha
Automatic Red Conroy, known as the auto starter at Ak-Sar-Ben, brings his celebrated collie "Collie" to Omaha. The self made jumper rose from Arizona tramp to world high jump record holder and is courted by circuses and vaudeville, though he stays loyal to his trainer.
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Automatic Red
Conroy
Ak-Sar-Ben
Collie
Arizona Desert
United States
Red
Ak- Sar-Ben Field
Gregory in Fine Form and Wichita Wins From Buffaloes
Gregory pitched well to blank Omaha over the last eight innings as Wichita defeated the Buffaloes 7 to 2 to win the series final in Wichita. Okrie allowed nine hits and six walks, while Wichita took advantage with timely hitting including a Washburn homer and key two-base hits to secure the win. Spencer, recently acquired from Denver, caught for Wichita.
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Ewes
J. Griffin
A. O Om
Wichita
McDowell
Biakester
If W. Griffin
Maley
Saneees
Gregory
Perereee
Wilcox
Weseaae
Herman
W.arin
Grestham
Washbars
Berger
Reas
W. Griffis
Washburn
Streck
Okrie
Oeerewecy
Okie
Donahue
Kan
Omaha
Town
Lefty
Izzies
Buffaloes
Snedecor
Grantham
Manush
Sims
Smith
East
Blakesley
Wes Griffin
Burch
O'Connor
Spencer
Detroit
Denver
Williams belts sixteenth homer of season in rout
Kenneth Williams hit his 16th home run of the season in the game against Washington. Zachary pitched for the visitors as Williams moved one ahead of Rogers Hornsby for the local Nationals. McManus of the Browns also homered with Gerber on base.
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St. Louis
Browns
Washington
New York Yankees
Detroit
New York
Kenneth Williams
McManus
Zachary
Williams
Rogers Hornsby
Nationals
Mikigan
Brooklyn
Gerber
Denver Triumphs Over Saints 14 to 11 in St Joseph
Denver rallied from an eight run lead to defeat St Joseph 14 to 11. Weigel lasted two innings for Denver before Lindberg finished, while McColl and Grover were chased early for Denver. Six Saint runs came in the second inning as the Saints struck back before Denver pulled away late.
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Denver
Saints
McColl
Grover
Lindberg
Weigel
Deaver
Ale
C'twright
Oleon
Wright
D'Bries
Shaniey
Dofate
Patterson
Wotral
Gross
Ugrover
Smith
Tindbers
Long
O'Brien
Shanley
Spranger
Parker
Grom
Olson
Corridem
Fisher
Defate
McDonald
Stevenson
Kandler
Bates
Wetsel
Wetzel
Corriden
Cartwriht
Sprancer
Cartwright
Honowic
Stevens
Ormsby
Holmes
Cornhusker hurdler injures ankle ahead of nationals
Nebraska hurdler Herb Gish, one of eight Nebraskans in the national collegiate track and field meet in Chicago, struck his left ankle on a hurdle while practicing. He left Lincoln with a badly swollen ankle, risking a handicap for the competition.
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Lincoln
Herb Gish
Chicago
Schilling's Selections Mixed in Race Card
Race card listing horse selections includes Sunnyways Lady Mack Krippen Patsy Mack Apple Blossom Selan Hazel W Tom Ellison Mec Murphy Tom Roach Marian Lewis Rona May Brown Little Pointer Rosa Atkin Dolph Moorenque N K Beal.
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Sunnyways
Lady Mack
Krippen
Corncutter
Patsy Mack
Apple Blossom
Selan
Hazel W. Tom Ellison
Mec Murphy
Tom Roach
Marian Lewis
Rona May Brown
Little Pointer
Rosa Atkin
Dolph
Moorenque
N. K. Beal
Patsy O'Neil
Fedan
Tom Ellison
Hazel W
Milady’s Selections and Vague Names List
A compact list of names and roles including Milady’s selections such as 1 Lady Mack and Sunnyways and 2 Patsy O Neil and Mayor with various other paired names and titles. The fragmentary item appears as a series of choices or pairings without clear context or dates.
Fragmented racehorse entries and names listed with initials
A list of horse names and owner or handler names appears, including i Sunpyware Wild Fellow Krippen nae Blossom Corncutter Bula ald and several others such as Hazel W Fickle Fancy Ruth Webb Old Coin Rosa Atkin Rosa May Breer Franklin Marcella Boy and Au Revel Dolph, with no clear event or outcome.
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Wild Fellow
Krippen
Bula
Sadan
Hazel W
Salvatoran
Ruth Webb
Old Coin
San Pablo
Rosa Atkin
Rosa May Breer
Baker
Franklin
Marcella Boy
K. Beal
Au Revel Dolph
Exterminator Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Belmont Track
Exterminator won the Brooklyn handicap for 10000 dollars with Gray Lay second and Polly Ann third. The mile and a furlong race finished in 1 50 as Exterminator neared the handicap record. Gray Lag closed favorite while Exterminator drew strong ovation from local crowd.
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New York
Brooklyn
Gray Lay
Polly Ann
Alcock
Bessagliere
Gray
Golf Rules and Play Scenarios From Historic Matchplay
A compilation of golf rule questions on four ball and three ball play, ball deflection under interference, lifting balls on the green, unusual stunt-like shots in tournaments, recall of strokes from tees, and stroke counting in match versus medal play with partial answers and clarifications.
Giants Extend Winning Streak With 7 1 Victory Over Pirates
New York defeats Pittsburgh 7 to 1 to push their streak to seven straight wins and 11 of 12 overall. Jesse Barnes pitched for the Giants while Glazner was knocked out early. New York built a 2-0 first inning lead and coasted behind strong offense and bullpen.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Jesse Barnes
Pirates
Ring Shuts Cincinnati as Philadelphia Wins 7-2
Jimmy Ring blanked Cincinnati for seven innings after relief in the third, aiding Philadelphia’s 7-2 victory. Williams and Walker led offense with multiple hits and power, including Walker’s homer and Williams’s double, while Burns and Rapp also contributed in a game shaded by early Cincinnati runs and late Philadelphia scoring.
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Meadwe
Burng
Jimmy Ring
Cincinnati
Ring
Williams
Walker Ore
Ab.flola
ALO
A. Ruma
Daubert
Parkinson
Duncan
Harper
Walker
Age Hargrave
Markle
Teab
Luque
Harcrave
Bohne
Rapp
Lee
Doncan
Hergrave
Pinel
Burns
Burne
Fletcher
Webbe
Hesces
Balla
Meadows
Rin
Ininga
Markie
Bentelle and McCormick
Dodgers crush St Louis 12 2 behind 17 hits
Brooklyn 17 hits off Doak and Walker to defeat St Louis 12 to 2 and cling to second. Hornsby hit his first homer. Wheat Johnston Myers Mitchell and Grimes among multiple hitters. Donk allowed 14 hits in 6 inning, Grimes 4 in relief. Time 1 55.
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Doak
Walker
St. Louis
Sory
Dodgers
Johnatan
Wheat
Mitewell
Hornsby
Louie
H.O. A
Finch
Smith
McHenry
Myers
Fournier
Mitchell
Wareeesese
High
Johnston
T. Griffith
Grimes
Lavan
Flack
Olson
Hornaby
Dank
Donk
Tdnak
Clemons
Moran and
Quigley
Home Run in Twelfth Inning Gives Cubs 7 to 6 Victor
Grimes belted a twelfth inning homer to left field corner driving in the winning run for Chicago as Boston fell 7 to 6. Errors by Nicholson and a late Friberg defensive save helped shape the tense finish in the 1929 game.
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Boston
Grimes
Chicago
Nicholson
Mitchell Wan
Elony
Friberg
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Hollacher
Starbare
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Rinecket
Miller
Alo'neill
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Oeschger
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Oeschner
Filfingim
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