Hornehy Leads Batting Race as Hornehy Tops Averages
Rogers Hornehy 1994 NL batting champion leads the 1925 race with a .405 average after a late surge boosting his general mark and home runs tally. He has 16 homers, two more than Hartnett and one above Bob Meuser, while Hawks of Philadelphia slide to third as Stock of Brooklyn hits .380. Sparky Adams and Carey contest stolen-base honors with Carey holding 11 steals. Other top batters include Bottomley .378 and J Wilson .375.
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Rogers Hornehy
St. Louis Cardinals
Hartnett
Cubs
Bob Meuser
Yankees
Hawks
Philadelphia
Hornsby
Philly
Stock
Brooklyn
Barnhart
Pittsburgh
Bancroft
Boston
Sparky
Batting Leaders Vying in American League Race
In a tight AL chase Redbee Burgh and Sammy Hole lead with .055 and .343 averages respectively as Carey and Fournier spark Brooklyn. Detroit veterans Cobb and Heilmann trail. Hale tops at .427 with Wingo at .425 and Rice at .417. Al Simmons and Mostil pace other stars with notable steals and hits across teams.
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Burgh
Wheat
Brooklyn
Carey
Pittsburgh
Fournier
Sammy Hole
Connie Mack
Archer
Red Wingo
Detroit
Cobb
Heilmann
Harry Rice
St. Louis
Hale
Wingo
Sisler
Paschal
New York
Boone
Boston
Giants Stage a Triple Play in Pittsburg
Twenty thousand spectators watched the New York Giants execute a rare triple play in the first inning against Pittsburg. Jackson knocked down Cuyler's line drive, Rawlings was doubled off, and Groh fielded to Kelly as Gowdy to Groh completed the play to retire Jackson at third. Cuyler was later tagged out after rounding first base.
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Pittsburg
New York Giants
Pirates
Jackson
Cuyler
Carey
Gowdy
Groh
Rawlings
Kelly
Terry
Young
White Sox Sign Chief Bender as Pitching Instructor
Charles A. Bender once a star for the pennant winning Philadelphia Americans joins the Chicago White Sox. He will report to Philadelphia to begin duties as pitching staff instructor and coach, with his guidance expected to aid the club significantly.
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Chicago
Charles A
Bender
Philadelphia Americans
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia
Rockson Wins in Portland Bout. Gracia Draws. Zbyszko Triumphs
In Portland Mickey Rockson of Boise mid dleweight won a ten round decision over Ted Frayne of Seattle. Al Gracia of Spokane and Geo Louis of Salt Lake drew in ten rounds. Aberdeen-Stanislaus Zbyszko defeated Bib Krues of Portland in two straight falls. Chicago-Indiana University claimed the 1926 Big Ten baseball title.
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Aberdeen
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Bib Krues
Portland
Chicago
Indiana University
Baseball Standings and Scores From June 12
The American League standings list teams and records through June 12 with notes on pitchers Faber Schalk and Cochrane Perkins and Thesas Washington. The National League standings show Brooklyn leading with key pitchers Osborne Hubbell Hargrave Rixey Hargrave and Barnes Bentley Hartley. The text includes scattered player names and team references from Salt Lake and other clubs.
Campaign expense reports show party committee activity
Washington June 1 AP The Democratic National Committee reported January 1 to May 31 loans and contributions totaling 90 961 with 40 000 in negotiated loans by Jesse J Jones while 226 895 remained unpaid. Republican committee expenditures 26 495 with 300 receipts. other party groups listed smaller totals.
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Democratic National Committee
House of Representatives
Jesse J. Jones
Republican National Committee
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Denver
LaPollette- Wheeler National General Committee
Dorothy Whitney Straight
New York City
National Democratic Congressional Committee
John W. Davis
National Republican Congressional Committee
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
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Ariz
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Nev
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Calif
Philadelphia
New York
Washington D. C
Dayton
Revillagigedos Mexico Unknown Islands Studied By Expedition
Washington reports that Mexico's Revillagigedo islands in the Pacific are to be studied by a joint American Mexican expedition. Socorro, the main island, rises 3700 feet with caves and bays, while Clarion and Roca Partida are nearby features. No flora or fauna studies have been made, and unique species may exist there.
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Washington, D. C
Mexico
Pacific
Eee
Exicanas
National Geographic Society
Revillagigedos
Ecuador
Galapagos
Chile
Juan Fernandez and Easter Islands
Lower
California
Easter Island
Socorro
John Smith
Smith
Clarion
Roca Partida
San Genedicte
Revillagigedo
Rate revision called up by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered rate revisions on grain and hay from multiple western and midwestern states to the southeast and lower Mississippi valley. October set as effective date. Origin points include Oregon Short Line and Chicago Rock Island Pacific. The changes address short haul vs long haul disparities and allow railroads to adjust rates accordingly. Parle France defeated Italy in both Davis Cup singles matches.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Montana
Oregon
Utah
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Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Erste
Iasigaippi
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific
Fine placed on Washington club for forfeit violation
New York June 13 AP reports the Washington club of the American league was fined 500 for failing to play a game with Chicago on Tuesday. Chicago’s forfeit claim was not allowed because the White Sox failed to appear on the field in uniform.
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New York
Washington Club
American League Today
Chicago
White Sox
Letcher Signs for July 4 Heavyweight Title Bout
Wichita AP dispatch reports Joe Letcher has signed to meet Branslav Zbyszko for the world heavyweight wrestling championship in a July 4 finish match after Stecher claimed the title by defeating Zbyszko in St Louis.
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Kan
Joe Letcher
Branslaus Zbyszko
Stecher
Zbyszko
St. Louis
Radio Program Schedule Highlights for Saturday Night
A reader listing radio stations and time blocks across the nation for Saturday June 13. Pocatello Tilis on KOA Denver runs 9 to 12 with orchestral sets. Los Angeles KFI airs 9 and 10 shows featuring blues and ukulele tunes. Seattle KFOA offers 8 to 12 dance music with KFWB entertainments. Oakland KGO presents composers and quartets at 9 and 11 with oratorio The Holy City. Portland KGW schedules 7 to 9 and 11 pm. Los Angeles KHJ hosts children’s hour at 7:39 and late dance music. Hollywood ENX features orchestras and feature hour. San Francisco KPO airs 9 pm to am with orchestras. University City MO KFFVE lists 9 with radio clown. Kansas City WDAF notes Night Hawks at 10:45. Dallas WFAA runs 7:30 to 8:30 and 10 to 11 with orchestras. Omaha WOAW presents 4 and 10:15 organ. Davenport WOC features 8 to 9 musical program and 11 with orchestra vocalist.
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Lost Angels
ENX
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Radio Clown
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Kansas City
Night Hawks
WFAA
Dallas
WOAW
Omaha
WOC
Davenport
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