Major League Leaders Put Up Great Pursuit
Baseballs top circuits show tight races with Cleveland and New York in the American chase while Cincinnati and St. Louis duel in the National. Brooklyn pitching and Dodgers hitting keep them in the race as Seattle opens the coast league slate against Oakland with hopes of climbing. The article also notes a legal action over Casey Smith and Seaton linked to San Francisco and Little Rock, and critiques president Allen's handling of the case.
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Salt Lake Bees Sign Wal lace Hood Outfielder and Pitcher
The Salt Lake Bees have acquired Wal lace Hood, a former Vancouver pitcher and Pittsburg Pirates outfielder, to fill their outfield gap. Hood began the season with the Brooklyn Dodgers before moving to Pittsburg when Tom Griffiths returned. Though not fully seasoned for the majors, his early performance with the Teedgers shows potential, and he can also pitch if needed after playing in the Western Canada league last year.
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Oldham Expected to Return to Coast League Pitching
Red Oldham, once a standout in the Coast and the core of Portland’s staff, left the Detroit Tigers and is reported to be returning to the Coast League amid cited differences with his former club.
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War hero Gowdy marries then fined for late report
Baseball notes from Decoration Day report many oddities as Mank Gowdy wed and received a $100 fine for tardiness. Stan Covaleskie shines for the Yankees with five hits, three RBIs, aiding Cleveland’s 7 1 victory. Tobin homers and doubles for a Browne win. Ayers shuts out Athletics 6 0. Giants lose 7 4.
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Record Holder Lost to Yanks
Earl Thomson a Canadian born hurdler, claiming to run for Canada, set a new 120-yard high hurdles world record of 14.2 at Philadelphia, beating Hob Simpson's 14.4 mark. Thomson holds national records at 70-yard low hurdles and 45-yard high hurdles and plans Olympic training in Montreal, though American ties remain strong.
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Carpentier Levinsky Clash Delayed to Fall in NYC
Georges Carpentier and Levinsky will not fight for the world light heavyweight title until November. Manager Dan Morgan says the July 26 bout is postponed to the fall on the suggestion of Francoia Descamps. Descamps and Carpentier plan to return to France July 19 and come back to the United States in the fall.
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Red Torkelson Helps Pelicans In Big Homer
In New Orleans on June 15 Red Torkelson of the Pelicans entered against Chattanooga and delivered a key homer that broke the game open. The homer underscored his rising impact for the Pelicans this season.
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Confresions of Bride in The Seattle Star
A reader notes a novelish feature in The Seattle Star titled Confresions of Bride. The piece promises a vivid, devout tale told in engaging form that has not appeared in libraries or bookstores.
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Ridley Faces Baird in Local Bantam Featherweight Show
Bud Ridley the Beattie bantam meets Kart Baird at Liberty Ball Park Thursday night. Ridley has improved and trains in Tacoma while Baird, a tough featherweight from Austin & Salt's gym, weighs 126 pounds at 5 am on fight day. Pueblo Jim Flynn plans to maul Steve Reynolds, and Eddie Moore and Bud Manning rematch after their Arena bout. Two additional bouts are planned.
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Des Moines Signs Releсed Indian Pitcher George Cykowski
Des Moines picks up pitcher George Cykowski recently released by the Indians. The right hander shows the proper stuff while working out, getting into holes and then unleashing the strikeout game.
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Star League Schedule Shifted Amid Postponements
The Star League reworks Sunday games as Tailored Ready meets Felix at Lincoln Field and Ballard Beavers face Interbay Juniors at Mercer Field. A. C. meets Alki Juniors at Alki and City Cubs host Greenwood Cubs at B. F. Day. Rest of the league takes a layoff with Felix club Tailored Ready leading League No 2 and Gothic ers seeking a path after a recent loss.
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No Kin to Bob Portland Fighter Seeks Matches
Carl Martin ex soldier boxer seeks matches here but does not claim a known kin relation. He remains open to opportunities and plans to tour local circuits.
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