Postponed games dominate schedule as rain hits MLB slate
The major and minor leagues stalled many games over the two days with only select contests played. Washington Senators edged the Browns 4 to 1 behind Gostin and Reeves home runs, while Orioles and Eastern League events were rained out. In the National and Southern associations, Brooklyn protests sparked controversy as Pirates defeated Robins and Carey faced league scrutiny.
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Carey
Robins
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Flatbush
Wilbert Robinson
Dodgers
John Heydle
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Atlantic League Scores and Practice Notice
Cumberland defeats Wheeling 4 to 1 and several other scores appear: Johnstown 12 Clarkeburg 10, Fairmont 4 Jeannette 3, Charleroi 3 Scottdale 2. Hagerstown Blue Sox announce a 6 PM practice at Potomac Edizon diamond urging full attendance.
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Clarkeburg
Fairmont
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L Charleroi
Scottdale
Hagerstown Blue Sox
Potomac ‘Edizon
Havana Ribbon Cigar Offers Five-Cent Savings
In a bold pitch a tobacco seller promotes Havana Ribbon as a long filler cigar for a nickel. The ad boasts ripe heart to wrapper leaves with no scraps and claims superior flavor. Also advertised is a Practical Pocket Packager of five cigars.
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Havana
Davis Cup split pits Big Bill Tilden against retirement
In a rare tennis pivot, Big Bill Tilden steps forward as guide to youth for a new Davis Cup quest while rival Little Bill Johnston appears nearing retirement. The piece chronicles their storied eight year arc, Tilden's renewed drive, Johnston's decline after a Germantown setback, and Tilden's famed backhand evolution that helped him win Wimbledon and the world title.
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New York
Little Bill Johnston
Big Bill Tilden
Little Bill
Big Bill
Europe
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Johnston
Lacoste
Cochet
Germantown
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Lacoste-Cochet
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Pink
Famous jockey Sande plans 1925 retirement
Earl Sande, famed American jockey, will retire after the 1925 season due to health risks from weight loss. He may ride in France for Joseph Widener, under contract, potentially ending his American career. Sande was suspended by Maryland last year for alleged interference with Reigh Count but was reinstated this season.
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Earl Bande
Hll
Sande
France
Joseph E. Widener
Widener
Europe
Maryland Racing Commission
Reigh
Pimlico
Maryland
Chick Evans Returns to Royal Golf Bloods of Amateurs
Social outcast Chick Evans, one of eight Royal Bloods of American amateur golf, is listed among Walker Cup contenders against Britain. The article recalls Evans as a pioneering talent who won both the American Open and Amateur Championship in 1916, a feat unmatched before or since, predating Bobby Jones's rise.
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Chick Evans
Royal Bloods
NBA Service
Great
Heven
Jones
Fountain Head Prepares for Invitation Golf Tournament
Fountain Head readies for its Fourth Annual Invitation Golf Tournament June 14 to 16. Harrisburg and Baltimore delegations, plus players from York Lancaster Frederick Winchester Alexandria, are expected, led by notable golfers and skilled pros. Club president Dr Victor Miller urges full member participation as course preparations showcase fast greens and top fairways.
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Fountain ‘Head
Carl K. Stonebraker
Fountain Head
Harrisburg
Baltimore
York
Lancaster
Frederick
Winchester
Alexandria
Tommy Devine, Jr
K. Eckenrode
B. Warren Cochran
Sweeney
Parr
Bondwin
Jimmy
Donnachie
David Wedgar
Victor D. Miller
Fountain’ Head
Smallwood Claims Easy Victory Over Strickler in Armory Bout
In a fast main event at the Armory, Joey Smallwood defeated Bil Strickler by decision after Strickler withstood punishment and offered little offense. The card also featured the brisk Slavan versus Hogan clash, praised for speed, while Tim Charles upset Marine Corps champ Jack Pollock in a hard fought semifinal. K O Riley knocked out K O Martin in the early bout, and Babe Barrett replaced Kid Mathews with no chance to show his wares.
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Joey Smallwood
Strickler
Smallwood
Slavan-Hogan
Slavan
Pollocks
Jack Pollock
Marine Corps
Tim Charles
Linisville
Charles
Pollock
K. O
Riley
K. 0
Martin
Kid Mathews
Wayr Hesboro
Babe Barrett
Richmond
Day's Doings In Baseball From Blue Ridge And National Leagues
Results of yesterday's games show Hag 4 Flanover Washington 4 St I 1 with all games postponed after 10 innings. Other scores include Chamb's 7 Fred'k 6 Way'b'o 5 Martb's 0. Club standings list Hanover at Hagerst'n Phila at St. Louis and several matchups across leagues.
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Hubs Set To Host Raiders In Key Matchup
Hanover leads in the league and faces either Pappa or Dodge at Willow Lane after a 10 inning tie with the Raiders. Hanlon pitched well for the Hubs, Allen hit a late homer, and Millik and Purtell led with three singles each while Pierce and Coleman turned three double plays.
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Dodge
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Blake
Ed Millik
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Purtell
Tailenders Triumph Over Jinxs In Low-Scoring Tilt
In a tense game, Frederick outlasted Chambersburg 7 to 6 with six runs in the final two frames. Reeser Bowman Dodson Leis led with multiple hits, while Howser earned the win over Sher ry despite added innings. Western Union lost 6 to 4 to Shamrocks, failing to convert runners on base as the season stands 2-2-2. Eastern Shore scores report Salisbury 7 Parksey 0 Easton 9 Crisfield 3 Cambridge 2 Northampton 1.
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Chambersburg
Reeser
Bowman
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Heas
Christian
Sawyer
Woodward
Graeff
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Hess
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Western Uniton Baseball
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Minnich
Spielman
R. Miller
Diffindal
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Foreman
Blazer
Mulley
Bill King
Frederick Ab
Young
Rodgers
Eater
Chambersburg Ab
Harris
Stokes
Pp - Vandy
Ae Howser
Walker and Hudkins to meet for title at Comiskey Park
Middleweight champ Walker and Ace Hudkins won tune up fights last night. Walker earned a decision over Jack Malone at St Paul after 10 rounds. Hudkins stopped Buck Holley in the second round at Lincoln Nebraska. Both fighters plan immediate intensive training ahead of the June 21 title bout at Comiskey Park, home of the White Sox.
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Ghicago
Walker
Ace Hudking
Neb
Comisky Park
White Sox
Ei Mickey
Virginia League Disbands After Petersburg Exit
W G Bramham president says Virginia League no longer exists in organized use as Norfolk and Richmond clubs withdraw. Petersburg and Portsmouth had left earlier. player agreements and contracts void. Efforts to place Norfolk and Richmond in Piedmont league failed.
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Richmond
W. G. Bramham
Norfolk
Basebal Pool Returns to Hagerstown City Streets
The baseball pool, once banned, reappears in Hagerstown with local agents selling slips at twenty five cents. Promised prizes never materialize, while small rewards keep interest alive. Pools list clubs from several leagues per slip, and winners allegedly derive from weekly combination tallies, drawing money from buyers, including women.
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Hagerstown
Local Lottery Proceeds Targeted by Police Claim
A fragment notes confusion over prize collection and indicates police estimate several thousand dollars weekly taken from the city by lottery pools and base ball lotteries once operated here. The speaker notes not yet collecting the prize and uncertainty about where to claim it.
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Po-Ice
Elty
Former Caddy Wins Tourney at Cumberland
Martin D. Tenney Jr sixteen year old former caddy topped a field of fifty two golfers at Cumberland Country Club yesterday with a score of 80. He won the George P. Ways trophy for the spring tournament first round. Last year’s winner Arthur Gibson finished 82 and club champion Peter EB ended with 83.
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Martin D. "Tenney, Jr
Cumberland Country
Tentey
George P. Ways
Arthur B. Gibson
Peter EB
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