Bears Rally Causes Epic Home-Run Frenzy at League Park
The Bears beat Houston 5 to 4 after a tenth-inning burst. Connolly and Henry led the attack with key hits including Connolly’s go-ahead double, while Blades and Bolden contributed late power. Jordan started for Houston, while Davenport finished, as White opened for Dearborn.
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Shreveport Falls to Dallas Marines 6 to 3 in May Battle
In Shreveport Louisiana on May 7 the Dallas Marines defeated Shreveport 6 to 3. Schaeffer pitched well in relief for the Gassers as Shreveport struck in the eighth inning. Box score shows multiple players with hits and errors, with Dallas tallying nine runs and Shreveport four. Upcoming games include Dallas at Shreveport and other league matchups.
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Baseball notes from a day of mixed results and big hits
Babe Ruth hit his seventh home run lofting over the Washington scoreboard with the bases empty. Mays pitched well for Chicago, allowing five runs while Meusel added four safeties. Coveleskie dominated six White Sox hits as Cleveland feasted on Morris when needed. Gardner, Heilmann, and Cobb supplied power for their teams, with Dykes, Perkins, and Walker also contributing. Johnny Mokan, in his major league tryout for Pittsburgh, collected a triple, double, single and sacrifice. Grimes led Cubs with three hits as Twombley scored on Killefer's eighth inning. Ligan Murphy signed as catcher by Little Rock.
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Britton Beats Smith in Ten-Round Welterweight Bout
In Bartlesville on May 7 Billy Britton of Scammon Kansas won the referee's decision over Curley Smith after ten rounds. Both welterweights, the bout was refereed by Rev Matt Wackman of Olathe Kansas. Also noted was a rainout of a Yolo-West Virginia baseball game Friday.
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Henry Berns Bouquets First Base With Bears Innings
Henry Berns Bouquets First Base with the Bears. Fred Henry arrives as a strong defender and solid hitter. Boss Benson praises his speed, leadership, and smart play, calling him a guardian of the infield and a standout in the Texas League.
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Brackenridge Triumphs In League Baseball Thriller
Brackenridge defeated rival high school 10 to 0 in a late league game on Friday, led by pitchers and clutch hitting. Jack Williams starred with a running catch and a home run, while Morrason, Devlin, Speed, and Tolar contributed key hits as Brackenridge sealed the league title and improved their season record.
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Alamo National Bank Team Secures Practice Win
The Alamo National Tank baseball team claimed a decisive practice win aided by infielders Hege Paylar and Myshvook Wikwell. Opposing Central ribbing included Baylor and Wirtas Mirna, with umpires Musa and Sil vex directing play at Brick Enpidge Park.
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Rice Heet Winner at Houston Field Meet
Lindsey of Rice led with four first places at the Houston field meet, taking the 100 yard dash in 4 5 seconds. Al Crock and other competitors from SMU and Southwestern University contributed notable results as Rice, Houston, and area colleges competed.
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Reed Succeeds Loos In New York Vote
Wilfred Reed selected to fill vacancy on the American tea sea. The action follows inability to appoint, with implications for British relations and Chicago connection noted.
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Derby Favorites Named From Whitney Horses In Louisville
Derby day dawned clear as Louisville braced for the 47th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Whitney entries Prudery and Tryster led sport writers’ lists of potential winners while jockeys like Kummer and Sande were slated to ride top mounts amid a large morning crowd awaiting gate opening. The track was described as lightning fast and prime for racing.
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Carpentier Departs Amid Adoring Paris Crowd
Georges Carpentier heavyweight champion heads to Europe then the United States for a July 2 world title bout with Jock Dempsey. About 100 friends accompanied him to the station as fans cheered the star of France on his departure. His party included Battling Mareut and a cook, with plans to reach America early for training and the Dempsey challenge.
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Boxing controversy as Lynch and Moore fight to draw
In Loursville Kentucky, bantamweight Joe Lynch of New York and Tul Moore of Memphis battled twelve rounds Friday night without a decision. Writers split on the winner, some favoring Moore, others Lynch, amid close exchanges and a hard ninth round, with several rounds described as decisive for each fighter.
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Zbyszko Wins Long Sought Heavyweight Title
Stanislaus Zbyszko, more than 49, claims the world heavyweight wrestling title in New York after defeating Ed Lewis as Frank Gotch’s era is recalled. The veteran Pole, aged over 40, pins Lewis with a neck lock in 23 minutes and 17 seconds, ending a 14 year pursuit amid tough exchanges and counter holds.
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Aggies win dual track meet at College Station
College Station May 7 Aggies Cultural and Mechanical College won the dual track and field meet over the University of Texas with a score of 71.2 to 4. Vexax dominated distance events taking four firsts and four seconds. In weights dashes sprints and hurdles A and AL excelled.
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Rubey Wins Gulf Championship at Pinehurst Final Victory
Rubey M. Rubey, Colorado bank president, defeated F. J. Relehor Jr of California to win the Pinehurst gulf championship Friday in a final that extended to the fifth extra half. PLB Doty, First National Bank of Beaumont, Texas, claimed the fourth Night CAH title.
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Plays for President on White House tennis court
Washington reports that the Davis cup champions staged exhibition matches on the White House courts for President Harding. Harding, a former tennis enthusiast, hosted guests including Washington newsmen and several government officials, though he did not play himself. The event featured dignitaries and showcased the sport at the executive mansion.
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