Chart shows odd shifts in American League standings
NEA Service compares current six week standings with 1924 marks in the American League. Athletics Washington Cleveland and Chicago lead the reverse lineup, while the Red Sox endure a long dip and the Giants start strong. The Phillies surprise with a rise to third, and the Browns move up two notches as the season unfolds.
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Interference and balk on squeeze play at plate
A base runner is ruled safe on a squeeze when the catcher interferes with the batter, and a balk is also called on the catcher. The double penalty awards the run to the runner from third, making the catcher liable for both interference and balk on the same play. This ruling is unusual in baseball history.
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Vance Honored With Gold and Medal at Jubilee
Brooklyn great pitcher Dazzy Vance received $1000 in gold plus a medal as the National League’s most valuable player for 1924 during a Golden Jubilee event at Ebbets Field. Fred Ligh, president of the Baseball Writers Association, presented the award in a ceremony photographed.
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Hubs Rally Past Champs In Close Saturday Tilt
Martinsburg rallied to a 15 to 10 victory over the Champs, scoring eight runs in the sixth inning to seize control. Murray pitched well for the Hubs while Diehl Cablo and Kaunas contributed key hits as most batters joined the late surge. The game featured strong hitting from multiple Hubs players and a decisive late rally.
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Ruth Delayed Return Murky Yankee Lineup Update
Babe Ruth's appearance may be delayed till late this week as the home rinkings plan has him not ready. Vincent's hospital tomorrow and he will play against Boston on Tuesday as doctors advised him to remain hospitalized until midweek. Despite chilly weather, Ruth continued light batting practice at Yankee Stadium today.
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School Kids Have Big Day At County Meet
Hundreds of students braved the cold to attend the eleventh annual Playground Athlete League of Maryland event at City Park. Over 600 athletes entered multiple events including sprints, distance runs, relays, jumps, and throws, with ribbons and medals awarded to top performers from major county centers.
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Southpaws Trouble Dodgers Strikeout by Doogere
Left handed pitchers have unsettled the Dodgers this season as opposing clubs save their best arms for Brooklyn. The season has been turbulent with many near misses and heavy at bats against southpaw wits. The play has shown uneven results yet the Dodgers persevere under pressure.
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Fewster Recreates Cobbian Path On base
Cleveland May 26 Chuck Fewster Indians second baseman pulled a Ty Cobb style play against Washington. He started to third on Benny Karrs single then continued home with Goslin holding the ball, scoring easily in a daring baserunning feat reminiscent of Cobb in his prime.
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Martinsburg Hubs and Champs Clash in Windy Derby
Saturday's Martinsburg Hubs lost to the Champs amid high winds and chaotic play. Pitcher Skidmore struggled as wind kept curves from breaking, while Murray replaced him with a strong exhibition. Umpire and player tensions rose, prompting a warning from club president and calls for restraint in future games.
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Dodgers rout Cardinals in early inning burst
Dodgers slugged early to 8 8 victory over the Cardinals in a game shortened by rain. Marangilis appeared in lineup with two errors as Cubs beat Reds 1 to 0, while Sheehan limited the Athletics as Browne allowed one run. Cochrane Injured, Tigers win first of season by 11 hits, Senators blanked after third.
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Rain Helps To Down Cardinals In Brooklyn Tilt
A heavy downpour halted the game as the Cardinals led 2 0 in the fourth inning. Brooklyn came back to win 8 to 2 after the rain stopped play. Batteries were Bherdel and O Fsrreji for Brooklyn Ochorma and Hargraves for the Cardinals.
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Bing Miller Enters Elite Ivory League In Pinch Play
Cleveland May 28 Bing Miller star outfielder of the Philadelphia Athletics was enrolled in the Ivory League during a Indians game. Miller started from first on a drive, mis touched second after a daring retreat, and was called out by Fewster. umpire Billy Evans called it a rare, scrapbook moment in twenty years at the plate.
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St James School Wins Inter Scholastic Meet at Saturday
St James School won the annual inter scholastic track meet Saturday with Gettysburg Academy second and Cumberland High third. The county school also captured the master meet cup for the third time. New records: Johnson of Williamport ran 100 yards in 10.0 seconds, and Joe Snyder of Martinsburg cleared 5 feet 8 inches in the high jump.
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Leading Hitters In The M ator Leagues In Coweta
A New Yorker profile notes a minister who has married nearly 2000 couples and claims he smokes twenty six cigarettes per day. The piece hints that if he gave away his beliefs he might be elected sheriff, in a Coweta Oklahoma context.
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Blue Ridge League Saturday Scores Highlight Lopsided Games
Hagerstown defeated Martinsburg 16 to 10 as Frederick and Hanover topped Chambersburg 7 to 4 while Waynesboro beat no opponent listed 1. Scheduled games include Martinsburg at Hagerstown at 3 20 and Waynesboro at Chambersburg with Hanover visiting Frederick.
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American League Yesterday's Results Highlight Scores Locals 3
In a light schedule Philadelphia A's defeated St Louis 3 to 1 while Detroit posted a 6 to 2 win over Washington. The day featured several AL games with notable performances from pitchers and batters across venues.
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National League Yesterday's Results Highlight Hits and Gaps
Baseball results show Brooklyn defeating Louisville 81 to 3 with Chicago A. topping Cincinnati 6 to 1. Rutgers workers uncover a golf ball said to be 100 years old, though the golfer is missing. A querulous note questions a gardener who planted traditional potatoes.
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