Gambling menace grows in big league baseball
The editor urges stamping out gambling in baseball amid cases and rumors of wagering linked to the sport. The piece notes Seaton and Smith on gambling charges, Seals suspensions, and Protestant efforts by club heads and authorities to curb betting at major league parks with a large detective push.
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Garry Herrmann
National Commission
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Yankees Beat Tigers as Homer King Highlights Major League Card
Yesterday's major league action featured Habe Kath agate delivering a key homer in the Yankees to seize first place with Detroit. Washington defeated Cleveland 13 to ?, Indians slip to second place. Athletics toppled the White Sox 7 to 1 as Williams and Perry led with multiple hits. Pirates, Reds, and Cardinals also posted wins as hustling bats and clutch hits shaped a crowded slate.
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Star League to Finish as Planned Despite Dropouts
The Star League junior managers decided there will be no changes to the current plan. The schedule will be revived and published once completed, with some teams dropping out causing adjustments. Sunday's games proceed as published, but the new schedule starts in June, affecting Interbay Juniors and Georgetown Merchants.
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Rainier Valley
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Alki
Rainier Heights
Shamrock IV Primed for Trial Spins Before Cup Defense
New York May 27 After six years in dry land Shamrock IV Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger for the America's Cup was being fitted today for trial spins to begin in five or six days Resolute and Vanitie defending the cup will resume trial races on June 3 in line with current plans Louisville Kentucky on June 15 will legalize 12 round no decision boxing bouts with licenses at 500 dollars and a five percent gross receipts tax for the state.
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Resolute
Vanitie
Louisville
Kentucky
Seattle Needs Steady Keystone Pair Infield Shakeup Looms
Seattle’s struggling defense at second base dominates the report of the Bees series. Bohne and Zamlock show potential but need a solid shortstop to stabilize the infield. Zamlock, Eldred, Murphy, and Wolters are highlighted as strong hitters while the pitching staff is praised but remains unsettled. Salt Lake’s tight defense and strong pitching pair the Bees with a forecast of more baseball this week as Seattle hopes to fix the lineup.
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Peetay Seren
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Ile
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Utale
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Kenworthy
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Lax Takes Easy Training As McCarthy Bout Looms
Morrie Lax the coast welterweight champion eases training ahead of his open air Liberty Park bout with Johnny McCarthy. McCarthy arrives in town with a KO punch threat while Harold Jones and Bobby Harper renew sparring in the semi windup. Other bouts feature Morgan Jones versus Sam Langford and Danny Edwards versus K Caston with two preliminaries to close the card.
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Fettle
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Harold Jones
Bobby Harper
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Joe Mandot
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