Irvine Forgers May Leave Tri County League Over Franchise
Irvine National Forgers may withdraw its franchise from the Tri County Baseball League if another club can take its place. Manager Paddy Jackson said the Forgers would play independent ball the rest of the year unless a new entry joins. Kane infielder Brick Donovan urged placing his club in the fold, while President Lundquist of Sheffield handled league options.
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Lr Vine
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Tidicute
Corry Soldiers
Ben Starr
Starr
Tendler and Leonard Clash Recalled in 1922 Duel
Five years ago Lew Tendler of Philadelphia nearly toppled Benny Leonard in a fierce twelve round no decision bout at Jersey City. The bout, described as a landmark, set the stage for Tendler's later title challenges and Leonard’s claim to rival his fiercest figh ts.
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Boc Reid
Lew Tendler
Philadelphia
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Jersey City
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Babe Ruth Dominates With Two Home Runs In Big Day
Babe Ruth hits his 32nd and 33rd homers boosting his lead in the home run derby while collecting five singles in eight chances for a season best day. Gehrig struggles for space, Lon scales three for eight, Cobb appears briefly with one walk, Speaker adds three hits including a 4 bagger, Hornsby sits out. Week's schedule lists Warren County Dairy and Newell Printers on Wednesday and Friday, Associated System.
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Leaders of Erie Church Loop Triumph Again
Lawrence Park Methodists strengthened their lead in the Erie Church league by defeating Wesleyville 10 0 on Russell field. Mullins pitched airtight ball for Erie, allowing three hits and fanning a dozen in a complete game. Graham of Butler is set to start Saturday as the loop leader solidifies an eighth straight win while County Dairy and Nypean Furniture race for second.
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Nypean Furniture
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Nate Dreyer Set to Start for Warren in Thursday Tilt
Nate Dreyer, a right handed pitcher for the Jamestown Spider-Webbs, is slated to throw Thursday for Warren against the En deavor Lumberjacks in the Tri County league. The game at Tidioute will feature Warren’s strongest lineup as locals expect a huge crowd and a holiday crowd turnout. Judy Jewell is expected to catch with Win Anthony possibly behind the plate, while Dick Pearce and Harold Wilson lead the infield and outfield options.
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Jamestown Spider-Webbs
Warren
Endeavor Lumberjacks
Indy” Jewell
Dryer
Forest County
Tidioute
Judy
Jewell
Anthony
Flrat
Wolfe
Jimmy” Wilson
Red” Swanson
Fortune teller mocks wary couple at eerie street side stall
A tense exchange unfolds as a fortune teller misreads a couple, calling a tall stout woman by the husband. The scene hints at misfortune and intruding fate with a quirky, street‑corner vibe. The husband reacts, revealing he is a postman.
Burke the Deaf Un and the strange boxing era
Burke famed as Deaf Un, once England’s heavyweight hopeful, performed on stage in peculiar jargon and grimaces, fought O’Connell for $500 in New York, later lost the title to Bendigo. His life included a wild mob incident and a move to the United States before returning to England.
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Thames
England
Jem Waris
Ynarmonds
Ward
Jen Burke
Wage
New York
Conklin
O’connell
William Thompson
Bendigo
Thompson
Two Team League Standings Show Bananas and Orange Crush
The league table lists two teams Bananas and Orange Crush with wins and losses. Bananas hold a 3-1 mark and a .760 pace, while Orange Crush sits with a 3-1 record in the Sunday morning standings.
Lad Who Gave Fans the Laugh Is Leading American League Batters
Roy Grove recounts a shift in sports forecasting from pundits to betting against experts. The piece highlights Al Simmons's rise to the AL batting lead, noting his early doubts and late-career success after a rocky start. It contrasts past predictions with Simmons’s breakout seasons and media skepticism.
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Simmons
Roy Grove
Barber's Union
John Q
Gene Tanney
Philadelphia
Jack Dempsey
Jones' Open win sparks clash over British golf pro culture
The British Open triumph of Jones on the St Andrews links triggers debate in England over training focus. American pros practice year round to refine their games, while British pros split time between teaching members and playing, risking continued dominance by U.S. players in open events.
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Atlanta
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Bobby
Jones Boy
England
United States
America
Denesey
Tunney
Dempsey
John Bull
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