Black Mohawks Return for Sunday Game at Expo Grounds
The Black Mohawks travel to Expo Park for a 3:30 PM Sunday game against Warren and Al-Staya. Manager Bob Burns aims to draw a large crowd, citing a circus on the Brewery Lot and a past 4 3 ten-inning loss at Russell Field. Pitcher Pike Peterson is expected to start, with Lefty Gallahan and several from Warren’s first lineup also on hand for the contest.
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Derby Day at Epsom Draws Half a Million
Half a million people gathered at Epsom Downs for the 148th Derby as millions more followed the result by radio. The crowd included many international visitors and American tourists, with 23 three year olds in contention led by Fairway Sunny Trace and Flamingo. Substantial sums were wagered in Calcutta and stock exchange sweepstakes, with Fairway favored at 9 to 4 and Sunny Trace at 6 to 1 before post.
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United Press
Yola
Northen Nogera
England
Paris
Flamingo
Baseball standings and player notes across leagues
Today’s cluttered box lists bath and home run mentions for the American League with the Yankees and Gehrig, plus Bauyser of the Athletics. In the National League references, Miley of the Cardinals and Robing of the Cubs appear with obscured data. Yesterday’s games mention the Senators and Shaw in uncertain terms.
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Rube Ferns and George Pipgras Feature In Early 20th Century Sports Notes
The article profiles Jim Rube Ferns once welterweight champion and long time United Mine Workers organizer in Pittsburgh and Indianapolis, detailing key title bouts from 1900 to 1901 and later boxing activity. It also tracks George Pipgras’s rise as a pitcher, outlining his path from the Red Sox to the Yankees, minor league stints, and notable 1927 season performances.
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Yankee runnin g to September end of season pace
A playful critique describes the New York Yankees as non stop runners around the bases with a fast line up. It jokes about fatigue, rubber pants for padding, and players like Babe Ruth and Andy Payne handling running duties while politicians would sweep into office if they played home plate.
What Next For Rogers Hornsby In Boston Era
The Rajah of baseball Rogers Hornsby has moved from a fiery St. Louis star and first year manager to a quiet builder in Boston pennant contention. This feature recalls his 1926 pennant and World Series glory, his later Giants stint, and the trade to the Braves amid friction. The piece ponders what comes next as Hornsby leads with an iron will and demands toed lines from his teammates.
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Getty Talks On Olympic Chances
By Frank Getty New York June 6 Looking forward to victory for the United States in the Olympic track and field championships at Amsterdam next summer the article notes Nordic superiority in soccer has been dispelled at Amsterdam this week in the semifinals Argentine Italy Uruguay are the other Latin contenders with the United States team previously defeated 11 to 2 by Argentina. The article observes soccer is the most widespread international sport and praises its global reach.
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England
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Pipgras rises to star status with Yankees after 1926 return
The article recalls George Pipgras’ early struggles after joining the Yankees in 1922 and a few option stints in 1926 before returning last season to win 10 games while losing only three for manager Huggins. It credits his fall fall season as a springboard to greater things.
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Huggins
Egyptian and Argentine style mirror in semi final clash
The text notes the growing American indifference to international influence while the Egyptian team preparing for a semi final against Argentina adopts a South American style. It highlights speed and individual play as key features in the approach, with emphasis on the evolving dynamics of the matchups.
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United States
Lindquist Signs 3-Year Pact with St Louis Cardinals
Hugo Lindquist, captain of the Bloomington Wesleyan baseball squad, signs a three year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The move links a college captain to a major league organization, marking a significant step in his professional career.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Hornsby Aims To Lift Braves In National League
Rogers Hornsby said his goal is to help the Boston Braves rise in the league standings rather than chase batting titles. He leads NL hitters with a .418 average but would trade high batting marks to keep the club near the top. He emphasized building a strong team over personal records.
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Braves
Walker to defend title June 21 with trio of partners
Mickey Walker, the middleweight champion, will defend his title against Ace Hodkins on June 21. He has hired three sparring partners for training: Bobby Brown from Lowell, Jack McKenna from Canada, and Steve McDonald, also from Canada. In St Paul, Walker defeated Jock Malone in a 10 round bout.
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Mickey Walker
Ace Hodkins
Bobby Brown
Lowell
Mass
Jack McKenna
Steve McDonald
ST_ PAUL, Minn
Jock Malone
St. Paul
Absent for Month Mayor Returns His Check
Williamsport Pennsylvania June 6 The mayor Herbert T Ames returned his entire one month salary to the city treasurer after signing the payroll He said he was not entitled to the pay since he was not on the job The act increases the general fund by the amount of one month salary while the mayor was away attending a church conference.
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Warren Fans Plan Attending Weekend Baseball Games
A crowd of Warren fans including Lawrence Thompson and Willis Kennedy plan to attend the New York Cleveland American League game Saturday at Ohio City. Washington Senators play Fifth City Sunday. Yesterday's Tribune league clash County Dairy vs Bankers failed to materialize due to rain. today’s game also called off as Russell field floods. The postponed Friday match Bankers vs Newell Printers set, with Printers likely to start Don Zibble and Bankers aided by Dan Fortney and French Duncan. Heinie Anderson of Edinboro State Teachers College to play for Bankers. Banana and Soda Pops prepare for Sunday game on South Side Diamond. last week’s tied contest ended 6 periods. Weather chaos affects Industrial and Major League play. State Hospital vs Nypean Furniture set for Saturday at North Warren amid growing interest. Youngsville High caps Carroll Lindberg as captain and Henning as baseball skipper. meets with fan approval.
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Willis Kennedy
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East Side Fruit
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Ludlow
French Duncan
Heinie” Anderson
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Myron Jewell
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North Warren
Youngsville High Elects Captains for 1929 Squad
Carroll Lindborg was unanimously re elected captain of the 1929 Youngsville High track team at a sixteen letter men meeting. The squad loses only four seniors next year leaving coach Reid Pierce well stocked with twelve letter earners. The baseball squad also chose Henning as 1929 leader, succeeding B Craft, who played on mound and first base last season.
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Brokenstraw
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Youngsville High
Reid Pierce
Cinder Path
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B. Craft
Jockey Injured at Fair Mount in Stretch Fall
Jockey Pete Francis of New Orleans was injured when Sleepy Mead fell going into the stretch at Fair Mount. Francis was thrown beneath other horses and an x ray will be used to assess injuries. Ace Hodkins of Nebraska scored a technical knockout over Buck Holley of Oakland in the second of a 10 round bout.
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Lincoln
Nebra Ace Hodkins
Nebraska
Buck Holley
Oakland
Calif
Industrial Week Schedule Highlights Local Matches
Wednesday features Newell Printers versus East Side Fruit, Friday hosts Bankers versus Newell Print, and Saturday lists Nypenn Furniture at State Hospital, outlining the week’s sporting events and venues.
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Senators Beat Browns In Only Major League Game
Washington pitcher Garland Braxton held St. Louis to one run as the Senators won 4 to 1 in the lone major league contest yesterday. Reeves and Goslin homered, with Braxton contributing at the plate, and Bluege also doubled. The game was played in a mist with Campbell, Owens and Geisel umpiring.
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Gostlin
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Owens
Geisel
Yesterday's Results and Today's Schedule in Baseball
Yesterday's results show all games postponed. Today's slate lists St Louis at New York Gurcnnati at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston. Tomorrow Cincinnati travels to Brooklyn.
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Standings Update From Rain-Delayed MLB Schedule
New York leads with 36 games, Philadelphia and Cleveland follow as rain postponements affect multiple games. Washington 15, St. Louis 1, Boston and Detroit tally. remaining matches rescheduled with Philadelphia at St. Louis and Washington at Chicago among others.
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Jersey City Beats Baltimore In International League Clash
Jersey City took a 9 to 4 win over Baltimore in an International League game. American Association results saw Columbus defeat Kansas City 6 to 2. Classified ads seek readers to place notices in The Tribune.
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