Pirates Tie Cubs and Take a Percentage Lead
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader 5-0 and 9-5 to seize first place in the National League by percentage, edging the Chicago Cubs who led in games won but trailed in percentage. Larry French shut down Cincinnati in game one while Owen Carroll faltered in relief in game two, as Pittsburgh’s offense rallied late for six runs in the ninth. Left fielder Lloyd Waner left with a foot injury in the first game.
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BRAVES STOP RHEM IN DOUBLE-HEADER WINNERS
The Braves beat the Phillies 5 4 in the first game but lost 5 1 in the nightcap. Rhem took the loss in his Philadelphia debut after a string of wins as Worthington Berger and Shires delivered key hits for Boston.
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Armour and Jones Defeat Sarazen Burke in Charity Golf Match
In Flushing New York on June 26 Armour and Jones beat Sarazen and Burke 3 to 2 in a charity match. Armour shot 69 best ball team score 67 while Sarazen and Burke posted 74 and 70 respectively amid a hostile gallery of about 2000 fans. Jones endured rough play and a bamboo pole accident as the quartet battled difficult conditions and crowd interference.
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Lakeshore Club Opens 18 Hole Course With Open House
Hundreds of golfers joined an open house at Lakeshore Country Club to celebrate enlargement from 12 to 18 holes. Local and out of town players tested the new layout as plans emerged for intercity matches with Butte Anaconda and Helena clubs ahead of the state tournament in Anaconda starting July 20. A highlight was Mrs. Ward Graham sinking a Birdie 2 on the 14th hole from a 100 yard water hazard.
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Milwaukee Youth West Net Champ Triumphs in Chicago
Frankie Parker a 16 year old Milwaukee schoolboy won the western tennis championship defeating Lester Stoefen of Los Angeles 2-6 7-5 6-4 6-2. Parker beat George Lott ranked No 2 nationally in the quarter finals and Wilbur F Coen Jr in the semi finals after an initial set loss.
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Yankee Men And Women Lead In Wimbledon Tennis Series
International stars prep for resumes as quarterfinals near in the British championships. American players Vines Wood Shields Moody Jacobs glimpse title chances with Perry Round and Krinkel in play and Satoh and Austin awaiting opponents. Doubles events progress in early rounds.
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Yankees Hold Big Edge By Beating A s
The Yankees win 6 to 2 over the Philadelphia Athletics in the first game of a two game set. Charley Ruffing allowed seven hits with three double plays while Rube Walberg issued eight walks as New York builds a four run lead in the first inning and cruises to victory. Batters: Ruth, Combs, Gehrig key hits with Lazzeri, Chapman also contributing.
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White Sox fall in eighth as Tigers win to tie series
Detroit tops Chicago 5 to 1 in the eighth inning as two Sox errors and two walks pave the way for Earl Webb and a string of Tiger runs. Vic Sorrell holds the Sox to six hits after Cleveland doubles, while Appling and Gaston drive in runs for Detroit.
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Murphy Wins Golf Title at Butte Country Club
Billy Murphy captured the Montana Power trophy race title at Butte Country Club beating Dr. W K Worden after a prior tie for medal honors. Murphy then halved with Joe L Markham in the Montana Standard staff championship, Markham winning on the 24th. McQueen nine defeated Parrot Service Station 25 to 3 at Meaderville.
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Cleveland Rally Falls Short in Ninth Inning Loss
In a tight two game set, Cleveland nearly tied but St Louis held on for a 6 to 5 win. Key contributors include Vosmik with a homer and Melillo and Averill driving in runs for Cleveland, while St Louis answers with Burns Goslin Porter and Morgan delivering important RBIs.
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Nurmi Triumphs In Debut Marathon In Finland
Paavo Nurmi known as the Phantom Finn wins his first marathon in Viipari Finland finishing 26 miles 385 yards in 2 hours 22 minutes 4 seconds. Toivo Loukola places third as Olympic hopefuls eye Los Angeles.
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Brocksmith Leads Midwest Trials In Olympic Prospect
Evanston report shows Henry Brocksmith of Indiana University running 1500 meters in 3 53.9, besting the 1928 American record and defeating Dean Woolsey of Illinois. Dale Letts wins the 800 meters in 1 55.7, beating Charles.
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Indiana athletes dominate at track meet with multiple titles
Hornbostel of Indiana won the N C A A title two weeks earlier by a yard margin in a close finish. Indiana sophomore Ivan Fuqua led the 400 meters at 48.0 seconds. Indiana pair J C Watson and W E Clapham went one two in the 3000 meter steeplechase, Watson clocking 9 42 2. Warne, formerly of Northwestern and a Big Ten champion, won the pole vault at 13 3 inch, while Anton Burg of Chicago, another former Big Ten champ, captured the high jump at 6 2 inches.
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Three Butte Tank Stars Are Olympic Prospects
After Montana’s state swimming meet in Gregson Springs, Butte athletes dominated, with Ray Gallant leading senior men in points and records. Barbara Horst and Veronica Healy emerged as top women prospects, while 11 of 19 new state marks were set by Butte entrants, highlighting strong Y M C A support and a historic turnout.
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Third Hamas Loughran Go Week Tops Boxing Card
Heavyweights headline this week’s boxing, with Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia seeking a third win over Steve Hamas of Plainfield in a Wednesday bout in New York. Hamas previously knocked out Loughran in New York and won a decision in Philadelphia. In Chicago, Charley Retzlaff of Duluth faces Les Marriner, ex Illinois football star, in a 10 rounder Tuesday night.
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Butte Hosts Barnyard Horseshoe Tournament This Week
Hundreds of Butte horse shoe players prepare for a July tournament sponsored by local politicians with about 100 entries and an expected 300. No entry fee and twelve cash prizes. A new single game ringers record was set in an exhibition, Baynes 53 singles 12 doubles versus Dubie 50 singles 11 doubles.
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Sherdel Released by St. Louis Club
The St. Louis Cardinals announced the unconditional release of veteran southpaw Willie Sherdel. They optioned infielder Lee Cunningham to the farm at Houston and signed Rube Bressler who was recently released by the Phillies.
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Five Local Baseball Games and a Meeting for Tonight
Five local baseball games are set across four fields in Butte tonight. Matchups include Stoeckers at Meaderville, Barkers Paints vs Watson Drugs, Northwest Welders vs O'Brien Trucking, and Silver Bow Post vs East Side Neighborhood House along with Unknowns versus South Side Yanks. A late dispute resolution meeting at the Y M C A 8:30 p.m. will address league protests over ineligible players and standings irregularities.
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Pan Dandy Dominates Greyhounds at Montana Kennel Club Meet
Pan Dandy, a standout from Ben Corin's kennel, swept an 8-dog starter and a 4-dog match race at the Montana Sportsman's Kennel club meet. Diamond Belle second, Smiles third, Cougar last. Smiles shows late speed but slow start. Queen Mab edges My Own in a close three-eighths mile race. Elite wins final test as 5 to 1 shot. Our Own wins 10th. Don 7th. Red Carew 6th. Thursday night racing will feature top stars from San Francisco.
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Sunday Baseball Scores and Monday Schedule
Sunday results show Chicago 3 4 St Louis 4 3 Pittsburgh 5 9 Cincinnati 0 5 Philadelphia 4 5 Boston 5 1 New York 2 Brooklyn 5. Monday games list Chicago at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Boston. Others not scheduled.
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Sunday results and Monday games across major teams
Sunday results show Philadelphia 2 New York 6 Boston 4 Washington 8 Detroit 5 Chicago 1. St Louis 5 6 Cleveland 10 5. Monday schedule lists Detroit at Chicago Boston at Philadelphia and St Louis at Cleveland.
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Sports scores recap from Midwest city showdowns
Rainy conditions marked the Minneapolis Milwaukee game as Columbus defeated Louisville 8 to 6 while Toledo crushed Indianapolis 9 to 1. Kansas City fell to St Paul 4 to 3 in a tight matchup.
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Baseball Standings Snapshot for West Coast Teams
Summary of scores showing Sacramento at 5-3 and Missions at 14-5, Los Angeles 7-6, Seattle 6-11, Oakland 8-11, Hollywood 7-8, San Francisco 2-6, Portland 4-8. compact view of team records across cities.
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Argentine horse wins Grand Prix at Longchamp
Strip the Willow owned by Argentine Alberto J. Duggan captured the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp in front of a large crowd. The Massine horse out of May Queen won by a length and a half over Satrap on the 3,000 meter course, earning a major share of 800,000 francs. Fog Horn finished third, Henin fourth, and Metz fifth.
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Reading and Baltimore Fall in League Standings
In International League results Reading lost 0 to 5 to Jersey City while Baltimore dropped to 1 and 10 after a 3 to 6 defeat by Newark. Buffalo beat Rochester 4 to 3, and Toronto improved to 6 0 with Montreal 4 1.
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