Coast Leaders See Leads Out As Seals Surge
San Francisco Seals climb to second place with a 13 of 15 pace while Mission Fed rivals loom. Portland and Los Angeles meet as Seattle and Hollywood face off. Home run leaders Tolson Suhr Verger Hufft Berger Barbee Arlett Webb top the circuit.
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Baseball Race Tightens As Pirates Hold NL Lead
In a tight National League scramble Pittsburgh held a two game edge over St Louis with Chicago a half game back as all three won and Brooklyn upset Pittsburgh 7 to 6. In the American League Philadelphia stretched its lead while Detroit and Cleveland won to stay in contention.
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Roller Skating Marathon Sparks New York Madness
Manhattan hosts a six day roller skating marathon at Madison Square Garden featuring 14 teams from across the country led by famed miler Joe Ray. races begin with high crowds and many falls as skaters race for time and endurance, delivering a fast and chaotic start with ten miles logged in the opening 60 minutes.
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Bracey Sees 100 Yard Dash Record Poised to Fall
Rice Institute star Claude Bracey predicts the 100 yard dash record will drop to 91 or 92 seconds in Denver at the AAU championships. He notes George Simpson may miss the meet with an injury while eyeing rivals Karl Wildermuth Percy Williams and Olympic club runners for the chance to steal the mark. Bracey’s bold forecast follows a Chicago showdown where Simpson barely beat him.
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Ruth Going Fishing Out Until June 21
New York June 1 AP Ruth has been allowed a week away at a lake and golf course near Washington to fish and play golf before the Yankees begin a series with Philadelphia. Manager Milier Hug gins arranged the trip. Ruth may be late and the club rule prohibits golf during the playing season. He is nearly recovered from a serious illness that kept him out for ten games.
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Londos Defeats Taylor In Chicago Wrestling Meet
Chicago news reports Jimmie Londos, a Chicago heavyweight, defeating Jack Taylor Casper of Wyoming in straight falls. Londos won the first fall in 49 28 with a cross body and headlocks, then pinned Casper in 1 minute 38 seconds with a firing mare. Ray Steele of California won a fall from Billi Demetral of Chicago in 24 minutes 34 seconds.
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Five minutes before death Wat som MaryJane 10 years old
Relatives report Mary Jane Wat som died shortly after smoking a cigar. Five minutes earlier she appeared well, but deteriorated quickly leading to her death. The incident occurred in Paducah with local authorities investigating the cause.
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Red Birds Get Nod on Phils
The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 10 to 6 in St Louis to run their winning streak to three. Chick Hafey led with a big day including a home run a triple and a double driving in five runs as Philadelphia committed errors and miscues.
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Major League Baseball Highlights and Leaders Summary
AP report notes top performers through June 10 across leagues. Players cited include Gehringer Tigers with 49 RBIs and 75 hits, Grimes Pirates with 10 wins, and Cuyler Cubs with 13 stolen bases. Teams featured include Phillies Cards Athletics Tigers Browns Yanks Pirates and White Sox with several pitching and batting leaders.
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International shooting tournament opens at Shawnee Dun and County Club
Entires from the United States and Cooneagian tied for high gun honors in the opening event. Four leaders posted perfect scores of 100: Hootman, Ed gerton Ont, Frank Troeh Portland Ore, Frank Hughes Chicago, and Jimmy Girgulus Salkstoon. Dr Ellen Houtz, foot specialist, salte .0, Hub Building 28.
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Simpson injured in 20 yard dash at national meet
George Simpson, Ohio State record breaking sprinter, severely injured his right leg in the 20 yard dash at the national meet in Chicago last Saturday. He will miss the South Atlantic championships in Washington this weekend and may be out for several weeks, university officials announced Monday.
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Porat Wins By KO In Chicago Ring Thriller
Otto Von Porat Norwegian heavyweight knocks out Emmett Rocco of Elwood City Pa in the eighth round at Chicago Stadium. Rocco had earlier floored Porat in the first and challenged him through seven rounds before a left hook finished the bout. Rocco struggled after the knockdown and was unable to continue.
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Canadian champion wins on technical knockout in 10 rounds
Del ro, a weight champion from Canada, defeated Roy Willems of Chicago by technical knockout at the end of the 10 round bout in Flint Michigan. The fight occurred last night with the Canadian fighter securing the victory.
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