Pyle to pay runners and prize winners this week
Los Angeles dated June 16 C C Pyle promised to pay the $56 500 in prizes to the cross country walkers and runners of his transcontinental race. He denied charges that participants funded meals or held back money. He said the 15 prize winners would be paid late this week after time checks finish. He also planned a future race and derby winners would share profits from promotions. John Salo won the derby and $25 000 first prize and will meet with Pyle to plan the next steps.
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C. C. Pyle
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State Labor Bureau
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Sporting Los Angeles
John Salo
Passaic
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Grand Circuit Races Under Night Illumination
The Grand Circuit opens at Fort Miami track in Toledo on June 24 under artificial lights. Six nights of racing with four races nightly. A second week is planned for July 8. Purses total 159000, the season’s largest amount.
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Toledo
Fort Miami
Leading Hitters AMERICAN LEAGUE Leaderboard Report
Top hitters in the American League include Foxx of Philadelphia with 197 at bats 44 runs 80 hits and a .406 average Lazzeri of New York 190 at bats 29 runs 74 hits and a .389 average Cochrane of Philadelphia 192 at bats 48 runs 73 hits and a .380 average Manush of St Louis 229 at bats 36 runs 86 hits and a .376 average Simmons of Philadelphia 192 at bats 25 runs 69 hits and a .359 average Goslin led last year at a .421 clip.
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Phila
Lazzeri
N. Y
Cochrane
Phil
Manush
St. L
Simmons
Goslin
Washington
Elyria marathoner Elkins places seventeenth in transcontinental race
Charles Elkins of Elyria finishes seventeenth in the New York to Los Angeles 3900 mile transcontinental footrace. Of 104 starters, only 19 finish as Johnny Salo wins in 525 hours 57 minutes 20 seconds earning 25000 dollars, with Gavuzzi second for 10000 and Ameri third for 6000.
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Charles Elkins
New York City
Los Angeles
Johnny Salo
Passaic
N. J
Finn
New York
Salo
Peter Gavuzzi
England
Guisto Ameri
Italy
Richman
Paul Simpson
Burlington
N. C
Phillip Granville
M. B. McNamara
Australia
Herbert Hedeman
Harry Abramowitz
Mike Joyce
Cleveland
Martinez Wins Narrow Decision Over Dorval in Chicago Bout
Chicago heavyweight Les Martinez earned a decision over Jack Dorval at a Chicago arena. Martinez, heavier and aggressive, broke through in the later rounds despite Dorval carrying a 17 pound advantage.
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Chicago
Les Marrinez
Jack Dorval
Emporium
Martinez
Dorval
Elyrian Charles Elkins Trains Endurance Across the Nation
Charles Elkins, a 42 year old Elyrian, completed a trans continental foot race from New York to Los Angeles in three months. Of more than one hundred starters only nineteen finished, running nearly eighty miles daily through deserts and mountains to claim the city’s greatest marathoner honor. Eskins is praised for nerve and sinews of steel in a story celebrating steadfast endurance.
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Charles Elkins
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Elyrian
New York City
Los Angeles
Charles Eskins
Local church league games and nine inning rallies
In Cascade and McKinley venues St Marys and other church teams opened play while Grace Lutheran rested. Last night in the Y M C A Industrial Outdoor Indoor League Colson beat Elyria Bankers 7 to 6 in nine innings with a seventh inning rally and a ninth inning winner. Columbia Steel rallied to top Perry Fay 7 to 6 as a three runs in the seventh sealed it. Steel and Tubes overcame Perry Fay in a late surge, Fox Furnace defeated by forfeit Harshaw Chemical, and the day featured one run margins across contests with extra innings required in two games. Batteries listed for each.
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Bankers
Colson Boys
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Perry- Fay
Yesterday's Results From The League Schedule
Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 3 while Chicago edged Philadelphia 6 to 4 in the only games on the slate yesterday. The results reflect a light schedule with no remaining fixtures.
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Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Philadelphia at Washington game preview today
The schedule lists Philadelph ia facing Washington and Boston playing New York. The matchups set as early season tests with regional rivals expected to clash, outlining potential lineups and tactical notes for fans.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh Triumphs Over Cincinnati In Close Tilt
Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 2 to 1 in a tight game tied late before a decisive goal. St. Louis dominated Chicago 13 to 3 as the league schedule unfolded with several cross matchups including Boston visiting Philadelphia and New York visiting Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn
See Eeses
Boston
Cincinnati Eves Ae
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Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Milwaukee at Columbus and other league scores
A list of games and results includes Milwaukee at Columbus, Buffalo 6 Baltimore 9 percent, Rochester 6 Jersey City 5, Akron 2 Canton 0, Fort Wayne 9 Springfield 3, Erie 15 Dayton 0, Montreal Toronto 3, Reading Montreal 1, Buffalo Baltimore, Toronto Jersey City, Rochester Newark, Reading at Montreal.
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Jersey City
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Newark
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Montreal
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Eaton Wins From LaGrange In Close Class A Game
Eaton's new team edged LaGrange 9 to 6 in a tight Class A tilt. After a 5 0 Eaton edge through four, LaGrange rallied, the ninth inning drama ended with R Cook tying homer and L Cook delivering a decisive long ball. Eaton seeks further games and invites inquiries to Russell Cook, Box 352, Elyria, Ohio.
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Crowell
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R. Cook
Indians Rest Again as Tigers Begin Four-Game Set
The Indians enjoy a second straight day off before resuming play tomorrow at Dunn Field. The Tigers, in fourth place, stand two games ahead of the Indians. A Tigers sweep could move them into fourth.
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Dunn Field
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Trivers
Canzoneri to face champion contenders this summer
Tony Canzoneri, rising from featherweight fame, considers challenging either Sammy Mandell or Ted Morgan for the 130 pound title. Promoter Paddy Harmon seeks a Morgan clash in Chicago while Canzoneri, who beat Sanger and Routis among others, says he prefers minor weight bouts to boost value for a potential title shot.
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Tony Canzoneri
New York
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Sammy Mandell
Ted Morgan
Paddy Harmon
Canzoneri
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Mandell
Joey Sanger
Armand Santiago
Ignacio Fernandez
Andre Routis
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Joey
Max Schmeling Paolino Uzcudun Set For June 27 Clash
New York June 18 Two foreign fighters prepare for a 15 round heavyweight title bout at Yankee Stadium on June 27 Schmeling of Germany faces Paolino Uzcudun of Spain as the muddled championship picture remains unsettled since Gene Tunney retired. Schmeling has three knockouts in four U S outings and drew praise from referee Harry Ertle who compared him to Dempsey at his Toledo peak.
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Yankee Stadium
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Paolino Uzcudun
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James J. Jeffries
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Jack Sharkey
George Godfrey
Jack Dempsey
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Sharkey
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Harry Ertle
New Jersey
Toledo
Elyria and Spring Valley Golfers Clash in Western Division
The Elyria Country Club golf team travels to Norwalk to face the Norwalk team in Western Division play. Spring Valley golf team hosts Mansfield at their course on Wednesday as part of the same division schedule.
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Norwalk
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Mansfield
New York Yacht Club Accepts Lipton Challenge
The New York Yacht Club accepted the Royal Ulster Yacht Club challenge for the America's Cup with two conditions. Races to be held off Newport rather than Sandy Hook and no time allowance for either boat, ensuring equal design and dimensions for the first time in Cup history.
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New York Club
Sir Thomas Lipton
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Sandy Hook
Spring Valley Caddies Beat Mansfield
The Spring Valley Country Club’s candy team defeated Mansfield on the Spring Valley course by 17 to 5. Readable lines mention players Charles Rudy Dave Robertson Howard Kushin Bobby Jay Billie Rosie Don Gurney Forrest Markley Bud Kinsey P Sabek Jim Stout Frank Humbert Robert Charles among a list of names and figures from the match.
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Spring Valley Course
Spring Valley
Charles Rudy
Dave Robertson
Howard Kushin
Ceaneree
Bobby Jay
Billie Rosie
Don Gurney Sovecsressvares
Forrest Markley
Bud Kinsey
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Mansfield Aa
P. Sabek
Lermond Wins Fast Mile at Yankee Stadium Twilight Meet
Leo Lermond of Boston A. A. dominates the 1929 Twilight meet at Yankee Stadium, winning a special mile from a strong field in 4 minutes 13 seconds, the year’s best time. He beat stars including Gus Moore and Joe Hickey, saving the meet from mediocrity amid a standout program that also featured Claude Bracey’s 100 yard dash win.
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Leo Lermond
Yankee Stadium
Lermond
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Rice Institute
Texas
Star
Bracey
Ed Tolan
Gus Moore
Fleet Brooklyn Harrier
Joe Hickey
Michigan
Yesterday's Hero Faber Wins for White Sox in Philadelphia
Red Faber held the Philadelphia Athletics to eight hits and the White Sox won 6 to 4 in Philadelphia. It marked the A's first back-to-back losses of the year as Faber pitched eight shutout innings before fading in the ninth.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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A’s
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District open tourney hits Central Ohio under sun
Thirty seven professionals and 24 amateurs start play in the Central Ohio district open tournament. Leading entrants include Alex Campbell Dayton Denny Shute Columbus Harold Jordan Piqua Steve Zappe Springfield and Leonard Schmutte Lima. Amateur play begins tomorrow.
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Alex Campbell
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Denny Shute
Harold Jordan
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Steve Zappe
Springfield
Leonard Schmutte
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Risko Disqualified in Fifth Round Bout with Cook
In Boston on June 18 Johnny Risko a Cleveland heavyweight was disqualified in the fifth round of his match with George Cook of Australia after Referee John Martin ruled a foul claim. The decision followed a disputed sequence that ended the bout early.
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Johnny Risko
Cleveland
George Cook
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Ian
John Martin
Capital-to-Capital Yacht Race Opens From Olympia
Ten cruiser yachts start a 915.3 mile race from Olympia Washington to Juneau Alaska as part of the Capital to Capital event. The day's activities include an outboard marathon from Seattle to Olympia and various prizes for endurance navigation and best performance. Notable participants include Governor George A. Parks crew on Jazz and owners from Seattle Portland and Olympia yacht clubs.
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Pitchers Uhle and Grimes Drive Early Season Dominance
Major league pitchers George Uhle of the Detroit Tigers and Burleigh Grimes of the Pittsburgh Pirates lead through April to June. Uhle posted nine straight wins, aiding Detroit's bid for a first division place, while Grimes dominated the National League with nine decisions and rising MVP chatter. Managers praise Grimes despite temperament rumors as Athletics edge toward a pennant and the Yankees threaten recovery.
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Burleigh Grimes
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Uhle
Cleveland Indians
Bucky Harris
Detroit
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Burleigh
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Donie Bush
Uncle Robbie
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Barney Dreyfuss
Master Grimes
Barney
Vic Aldridge
New York Yankees
US Automobiles Averaged About 5500 Miles Last Year
A rough estimate shows each automobile in the United States traveled around 5500 miles during the previous year. The figure reflects typical driving patterns across regions, with fluctuations by season and -- in some cases -- by fuel efficiency and vehicle type.
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Eech
United States
Skipper Clings to Laurel as Rescue Persists
North Head Washington June 18 Captain Louis Johnson refuses rescue from the drifting freighter Laurel after it broke in two in the North Pacific. Six crewmen remain aboard the stern as cutters reach them amid towering seas. Johnson defies coast guards, aiming to stay with the ship until it sinks. Owner officials ordered him ashore with the next feasible boat. One crewman, Russell Smith, 19, perished after pleading to join the skipper. others saved.
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Laurel
North Pacific
Louis Johnson
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Red Wing
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San Pedro
Philadelphia
Stribling Beats Babe Hunt in Kansas Boxing Heavyweight Fight
In Wichita on June 17 W. L. Young Stribling defeated Babe Hunt after 10 rounds in front of the largest Kansas crowd. Stribling floored Hunt for a nine count in the fifth before Hunt rallied and the bout ended in toe to toe exchanges.
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Kahs
Kansas
W. L. “Young
Stribling
Georgia
Babe Hunt
Pride of Oklahoma
Hunt
US orange production 1923 to 1927 averages 35.5 million boxes
From 1923 through 1927 the United States yielded an average of 35,500,000 orange boxes each year, with California supplying 23,500,000 of those annually.
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California
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