Walker Wins National Open in Tight Oakland Hills Finish
Cyril Walker, a diminutive New Jersey pro, defeats Bobby Jones to take the national open at Oakland Hills. Walker 297 leads James 300 and Melhorn 301 as Hagen Cruikshank and Smith follow. Jones, seeking to defend, finishes second by three strokes in a field of 64.
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Redland's Chieftain Faces Relentless Bets In Cincinnati
Jack Hendricks takes over the Cincinnati Sleds after Pat Moran's death. Critics doubt him as a minor leaguer but he aims to prove them wrong amid heavy wagering and pressure from rivals. His past role with the Mesnapots and current leadership shape a tense season start.
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Mixed Foursome Leads to Narrow Net Victory at Links
The event at the links produced a low gross 61 by Heinvitz and Harrod Vin in a mixed foursome. Mrs. Wart Jones and W. Willis posted the next best with a 52 net after handicap adjustments, while several other pairs were listed with varying scores and participants across the field.
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W. Tarred
Wise Cracks and Pedigrees Shape the Derby Mindset
A stream of satirical verse mocks class, pedigree, and speed in horse racing culture. It contrasts unremarkable lineage with raw talent, praising outcomes over breeding while lampooning aristocratic pretensions and traditional symbols of status.
Rain Delays Cardinals Grand Island Series Opening
Inclement weather postponed the first game of the Cardinals versus Grand Island. A doubleheader will shift to Sunday. Manager George Segrist announced two new hurlers Hal Jloran from Syracuse and Earuts LeClare from Galveston will join the pitching staff. The Cardinals beat Dunlap 6 to 5 in an exhibition as Wilson’s spitball troubled Dunlap until a late rally.
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Olympic Track Men Will Compete Today at Yankee Stadium
Eastern track and field stars compete today at Yankee stadium in the sectional Olympic tryouts. Winners advance to final tryouts at Cambridge for Olympic team selection. The sprint events 100 and 200 meters draw top sprinters including Frank Hussey facing Scholz Murchison Lovejoy Le Coney and others.
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Yankee Stadium
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Frank Hussey
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le Coney
Running Race Meet Planned by Legion
The American Legion post in Monahan plans a three day running race meet on July 4 6 and 6 as announced by Dr Charles Maxwell post commander Weatheral conditions last year reduced turnout but organizers expect a successful event If held the meet may draw thoroughbreds from Omaha to compete
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Ruth Powers Yankees Beat? Presents Inning by Inning Summary
Ruth leads the Yankees with a walk in the first and a fifth inning homer to right field. Boone and Clark contribute in the Red Sox matchup with a 1 for 5 and 1 for 1 line respectively. Ruth also fans in the seventh and draws a walk in the ninth.
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Feature Game of This Date June 7
Feature game of this date highlights a matchup scheduled for June 7 with emphasis on notable players and team matchups. Details are limited in the readable text but indicate a focus on a key contest and its significance for the season.
Braves edge Reds in finale as McInnis stars
Boston wins 4 to 3 over Cincinnati in the final game of the series. McInnis hit a triple and Torney and Padgett added singles in the eighth to pull ahead. Cincinnati’s Pinelli and Smith fought a short melee under the stands during play.
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McInnis
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Padgett
Cincinnati
Vinih
Eb Smith
Braves
Marie Pinell
Reds
Fohl links catcher pace to pitcher success in Boston
Boston manager Lee Fohl argues the change of pace applies to catchers as well as pitchers. He cites Steve ONeill as a master at mixing motions to keep batters off balance, noting that a catcher who varies pace can boost pitcher effectiveness and complicate hitters’ plans.
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Timely Tips on Pitching Against Every Opponent
The Chicago White Sox pitcher argues for treating every opposing batter as dangerous. He notes hitters vary in skill, urges focus on each pitch, and rejects relaxing on so-called easy batters while acknowledging personal quirks in approach.
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Iene
Varios
Genewich Dominates In 3-Inning Relief
Genewich works 3 innings to earn the win in a low scoring effort. Off Genewich is credited with the victory as Sweeney Hart and Quigley umpire the game. Time one thirty five.
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Sweeney, Hart and
Quigley
Phils Top Cardinals 7-6 In Final. Series Split
In Philadelphia on June 7 Mokan’s single with two out in the sixth drove Harper home to deliver a 7-6 win over St. Louis. Mueller and Sand brawled after a close play at second as the Phillies took three of four from the Cardinals.
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Tilden and Niles Reach Rhode Island Tennis Final
William Tilden II, national champion, faced Nat W. Niles of Boston in the Rhode Island tennis championship final. Big Bit prepares for the Olympics as committees finalize, with the Americans set to meet Switzerland in the upcoming finale.
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Switzerland
Tank stars in tryouts make Olympic mark
Indianapolis June 7 Two new Olympic marks and a new world record have been set by tank star competitors in the Olympic swimming team final tryouts. Johnny Weismuller set a 25.15 seconds world record for 50 meters freestyle. Warren Kealoha swam 1:13 in the 100 meter backstroke to break the Olympic record. Lester Smith cut 12.5 seconds off the 400 meter freestyle mark to 5:23. Props show more swimmers earning Olympic berths with final selections pending.
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Umpire’s bribe bias shaped early Moran lessons
Grantland Rice recalls Cherney Moran, famed NL umpire and coach, describing a youth game where a tall muscular umpire’s decision to call balls reflected a $50 bet on the visiting team, illustrating how pressure affected calls and Moran’s insistence on calling them correctly.
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Moan
Odd Sufferings in Golf and Olympic Prospects Highlighted
The column laments golf's mental toll after a four ball member collapses on six holes while a team contest counts all strokes. It notes American women swimming prospects at the Olympics, Finns’ strength in shot put, and presumptive challengers Hagen, Sarazen, Smith aiming for British soil to redeem past defeats at Hoylake.
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Sarazen
Marc Smith
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Baseball Standings and Scores Across Leagues
Tri-State League results include Grand Island 2 over Norfolk 1 and Beatrice 7 over Hastings 6. Western League highlights Oklahoma City 46 and Onowha 10 with Tulsa 3 and Wichita 7 over Denver 4. American and National League tallies show St Louis 11 over Houston 4 and Philadelphia 11 over Cleveland 2. American Association lists Toledo 7 over Louisville 6 and St Paul 7 over Kansas City 0.
Baseball matchups from early American Association slate
A series of intercity games listed across multiple markets including Grand Island versus Sioux City, Norfolk versus Sioux Falls, Omaha versus Oklahoma City, Denver versus St Joseph, Des Moines versus Wichita, Lincoln versus Tulsa, New York versus St Louis, Philadelphia versus Detroit, Boston versus Chicago, St Louis versus Boston, Cincinnati versus Philadelphia, Chicago versus New York, Pittsburgh versus Brooklyn, Louisville versus Toledo, St Paul versus Kansas City, and Minneapolis versus Milwaukee. The schedule shows broad regional competition across cities with several cross league pairings.
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Open golf expedition promises talent and drama
The small group departs with Hagen aiming to repeat a 1922 Open victory and finish one stroke back last summer while Sarazen seeks to erase 1923 failure to qualify, making the expedition competitive and filled with drama.
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Sarazen
Hunt Hardware Team Beats Olson Nine 4-1
Hunt Hardware defeated Olson Sporting Goods 4 to 1 in a city league game Friday. Olson outhit the opponent but made more errors in the field. Battery was shared as Twogood and B Harris worked for Olson while Hamilton and Cole starred for Hunt.
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Cole
Hunt
Johnson Biscuit Nine Defeats Fairmont in Commercial League
Hilman pitched for Johnson Biscuit and held Fairmont Creamery to two hits in a 2 to 0 victory Friday. Reeves allowed five hits as Hever was in danger. Airtight support backed Hilman as the Johnson Biscuit team won. Students of medicine are increasing in this country.
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