Shirey poised for Blue Ridge League impact
Local southpaw Shirey, once noticed by Walter Johnson, signs with the Toral club and could rejoin organized baseball after arm troubles. The piece recalls how Johnson first saw him, his path through the Western League, and expectations as a top pitcher amid Ridge League race dynamics at Willow Lane Park.
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Shirey
Wengatluo
Johnson
Altrock
Shiray
John
Senators
Weason
Wlchite
Wis
Willow Lane Park
AJ Kendricks
Waynes
Poppin
Ifgeq
Tim
Tigers Draw Closer Win Six In A Row
In a tight American League race the Tigers reeled off their sixth straight win, edging the White Sox 6 to 4 as Whitehill-Cutt pitching duo kept Detroit within striking distance of the leaders. Warkington beat the Indians 7 to 2, while Philadelphia pitchers limited Philadelphia to a 2-run loss. New York’s White Sox halted the Yankees in a four-game set, and Charley Caldwell joined Princeton alumni on the mound for an early-season note of the era.
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Martinsburg
Je Maans
Wus Ridge
Jeumbar
Puck Umioy
Ximex Saparato
Hliriss
Ghawmpa
Nhoy
Aimilar
Rafer
Pulmk Firal
New York
Tigers
Slaady
Whitehill Cutton
Tha Cabhmen
Kame Neri
Dutroit
Tigara
Warkington
Tha
Nika McNally
Benators
St. Paul
Hahan
White Sox
Lyons
Haylor University
Charley Caldwell
Isleollega
Princeton
Miller Sugeins
Rogera Hornsby
Spon
Chicago
Tush
Cubs
Jacoba
Glatta
Roblna
Crack Drivers Flock To Big Saturday Event
A large field of over ten drivers is set for the 100 lap dirt track race at the Hagerstown Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon June 1st. Entry from Trusy Wilson and Conner's Garage boosts local interest while a $1500 purse attracts noted racers from Brooklyn Detroit and Norfolk. Dust control measures promise clear viewing as top names like Renny Bunce Shor ty Cantlon Jack Correll Smoky McClure Nat Fetterman and Frank Ripple prepare for a fiercely contested spectacle.
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Midwest Motor Contest ‘Association
Hagerstown Fairstound
Kara
Trusy" Wilson
Conner's
Thomas
Main
Ue Bair
Gust Feri
Austin CG. Wilson
Aidwest Motor Contest Association
Perugua
Thia
Dlr
Renny Bunce
Brooklyn
Ray Campbell
Detroit
Shorty Cantlon
Algo
Michigan
Jack Correll
Norfolk
South
Smoky McClure
Columbia
South Carolina
Nat Fetterman
Uniontown
Larfer
Staksman Brow
John
Late
Altoans
Frank Ripple
Oho
Fairgrounds
Halllorg
Sunday School League Scores Highlight Close Contests
Two Sunday School League games were played yesterday. Washington Square beat First Baptist 63 and St John’s Lutheran defeated First Brethren 8 to 2. Highlights included strong pitching by Barger and key hits from Mastin and Dorsey.
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Washington Ballara MM
First Baptist
St. John’s Lutheran
Witlow Lang
Otter
City Park
Barnhart
Washington Square
Rummel
Barger
Phe
Kline
Catchea
Sam Haines
Mastin
Dorsey
Pet
T. John's Lutheran
First Brethren
First Christian
St. Paul's
M. i
Calvary
Toronto Fights Orioles in Tight IL Lead Clash
Toronto is giving the Baltimore Orioles a strong fight for leadership in the International League as Dan Howley steers his team to head-up baseball. The piece notes a challenging game against a long-ruling foe and mentions large tobacco production figures in Ontario and Quebec.
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Toronto
Battimore Orioles
Dan Howley
Cubs Sign Left Handed Pitcher Shanklin
Chicago June 26 A left handed pitcher named Tod Shanklin has been added to the Chicago Cubs roster. He formerly played at Loyola Academy Chicago and has practiced with the team for several weeks after signing yesterday with President Willant Voeck. Roy Chesterford was sold by Danville to the New York Yankees to depart at end of current season.
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CUBS
Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Tod Shanklin
Willant Voeck
Shanklin
Loyola Academy
Danville
Dana
Roy Chesterford
Brazil
Indiana
Thewes Club
New York Yankoan
Prament Spasne
Smoky McClure Faces Felony Record In Columbia
In Frontenac McClure a Columbia, South Carolina felon hunter linked to one of the area’s oldest families. The slender shy youth aims for WHA and the high stakes ahead. Saturday, June 27.
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McClure
Lin South
Columbia
Yosish
Tubris Tops League Leaders In Dusty Blue Ridge Tilt
Joe Zubris fanned thirteen as the Hubs beat the Villagers 8 to 2 despite a wind storm halting play in the fourth. Nelson’s two hits and a Johnny Naylo homer sparked the visitor’s offense while Zubris pitched nine innings, allowing two runs and guiding Tubris to a crucial win in the pennant race.
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Joe Zubria
Wanita
Huba
Joe Nala
Wie Vilhusees
Ponpen
Faene
Livaves
Fium
Nelson
Wilt
Diehl
Guterud
Johnny Naylo
Watnesborg
Yoon LY Mune
Iorman TiGuids
Laoa Wate
Mligoy
Unmorgany
Hoosar
Ultygerald
Woppen
SON Desires
Worthwright Coca
Hagurstown AB
Hehemluant
Diahl
Werro
Thomas
Carlaeo
Afbaris
C. Bili
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Peer
Torah Veeeeyeeses
Grove
Wayneaboro
Mamo
Kaunas
Vitegerald
Waltz
Homerus
Guteray
Bayo
Stolan
Hasen
Comarosky
Gularay
Dani
Hoyle
Worm Guterag
Namiman
Lote
Zuliria
Rudolph and
Brooks
Player Improved in Chicago Hospital After Critical Condition
Hervey McClallan, Chicago American utility officer, has shown improvement while in a critical hospital state. Doctors report partial recovery is possible though the illness remains serious.
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Chicago
Hervey McClallan
Lofieldar
National League Yesterday's Results
Baseball scores from yesterday show Pittsburgh and St Louis a clash with Pittsburgh prevailing. Chicago posted a nine to six defeat against Cincinnati in a key NL matchup.
More Homers Than Ever This Season If Record Maintained
St Louis rallies as Pittsburgh adds to the total, lifting the season home run count to 126 after 68 games in both leagues. Predictions show NL and AL totals approaching historic marks. NL may top 700 homers in 1925, beating prior highs of 636 in 1922 and 624 in the AL.
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ST. Louis
National Swayze
National League
Blue Ridge League Games Today Matches Listed
Wasnesborn plays Shigerstawe at 4280 while Chawkursbure faces Banavas Frederick at Martinaharg. teams and venues shown for today’s schedule.
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Wasnesborn
Shigerstawe
Chawkursbure
Banavas Frederick
Martinaharg
Ambiguous Baseball Scores Reported for A L Results
Fragmentary text lists American League results with team names resembling Washington, Cleveland, Philadelphia and New York. Lacking clear dates or complete team names, the item appears as a brief score snippet from a sports roundup.
Umpire Interference Rules in Bat Ball Incident
The text discusses how umpire interference by a batted ball is interpreted, noting that if the umpire is struck before the ball is touched by a fielder, the ball becomes dead and runners may advance unless forced. If the umpire is hit after contact or a play has been completed, the ruling changes. The article outlines penalties and whether play continues or is halted based on when contact occurs and whether a runner is forced.
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Tha Hilsenin
Prat
Uigie Arhsinad
Martinsburg Defeated in Tri-State Basketball Battle
In the second Tri-State meeting, Hagerstown beat Martinsburg 24 points to 18 as Rosca, Ya hosted the event at Batterdany. Players for Hagerstown included Carl K. Stonabente, W. Byron, Charles WW Harman, Jack Casper, and Willis Altenderfer. next match is set for May 4 in Wicomico County.
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Bonain
Hagerstown
Ita
Mute Igaliat
Martinaburg
Irnamant
Tri-State
Golt Heaguy
Moycee
Chih Clurse
Rosca
Batterdany
CUBS
Fountith Mead
Lani
REDS
Glau
Poluta Agaimet Frem Martinburg
Nagers
Chicago team edge in low-scoring series opener
Juaw Cleago led behind centers error and defeated vistlara 9 to 5 as Arefguia and Mest tuned for a strong pitching effort. Duele worked to the mound in the second, delivering solid relief while the Chicago club claimed first place with a ROO lead and a sparse 1st inning.
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Cleago
Juaw
Chtcaxo
Ctnetunati'y
Errora
Thy Vistlara
Sdntha Arefguia
Juvcohs
Chicago
Moyound Kriss Tn
Bast and
Gonzites
Cinclouatl
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