Cornell to Resume Athletics Next Fall
Ithaca June 7 Cornell plans to resume intercollegiate athletics next fall under Graduate Manager Hent. Football schedule under way cross country practice likely freshmen rule may be suspended for varsity play. Some top players will be in military service, enough material to field an eleven. Bloomington Indiana June 7 Ridley Indiana University captain will try out with Louisville in American Association. New York June 7 Yankees use private detectives to ban betting at Polo Grounds. St Joseph Missouri June 7 Western league president Zehrung resigns. G R B Dickerson possible successor.
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English mile runner Jackson wounded on French front
New York, June 7 Maj. Arnold N. S. Jackson, the famed English mile runner of Oxford, was seriously wounded by a bursting shell on the French front. He is remembered by American athletics followers for defeating the quartet of Jones Taher Hamet and Shepard in the 1500 meters at Stockholm in 1912.
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Schoolboys Ready for Annual City Play Ground Meet
Graded school athletes will compete Saturday in the city field and track championships at Central High School stadium. For two weeks qualifiers were held across eight Playground divisions. Mount Pleasant won the 916 games, with improving rivals, promising a keen trophy race this year.
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Umpire Helps Twirler Shape Detroit Pitcher
Former Federal League umpire Bill Brennan says he influenced Howard Ehmke, the Detroit Americans recruit, to discard the emery ball during his Federal League days. Brennan recalls coaching Ehmke away from that method, noting the pitcher soon mastered his natural arsenal.
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Benny Leonard Enlists in Navy and Declines Kilbane Offer
Benny Leonard, lightweight world champion, travels to Washington to enlist in the Navy as a future father, plans to serve in an ordinary fighting role while awaiting enlistment. He praises Freddy Welsh and says he may box after enlisting. In Cleveland, Kilbane's manager says Weisman offered $12,000 for a July 4 ten-round bout with Leonard in Brooklyn.
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Giants Score Victory Despite Catcher McCarty Injury
The New York Giants defeated Cincinnati 10 to 1 as Regan struggled at times but secured the win. McCarty was seriously injured in the fourth inning while sliding back to first, likely fracturing his right leg and ending his season. Sallee allowed several safeties but kept Cincinnati’s hits minimal.
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Boston Stuns St Louis as two Braves Hurt in Loss
In St Louis on June 7 Boston pitchers and fielding faltered as Barnes was driven from the box in the third. St Louis tallied five runs helped by two triples and an error, defeating Boston 9 to 4. Cruise and Bescher left with injuries amid a rough day for Boston bats and defense.
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Minor League Results Across Circuits
Baseball scores from American Association results include Columbus 7 Kansas City 5 and St Paul 7 Indianapolis 7. International League Newark 4 Richmond ? rain washed others. South Atlantic Charleston 2 Cherimbra 0 Jacksonville 3 Augusta 2. Southern Association Birmingham 2 Mobile 1 New Orleans 2 Atlanta 0 Mammoth 4 Chattanooga Nashville 4. Texas League Fort Worth Ware ? Shreveport. Blue Ridge Dellastonite Martinsburg 2 Hagerstown 1.
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Dodgers Beat Pirates as Wag ner Debuts in Slow Game
Pittsburghs Hans Wagner made his first appearance of the season at first base but was limited by poor pitching from Mamaux as Brooklyn won 8 to 3. Wagner had four at bats with one single driving in a run and was thrown out trying for a double. The Dodgers capitalized on early Pittsburgh pitching to pull away, with Olsen, Hickman, Wheat and Stengel contributing key hits.
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Johnson Holds Sox To Three Scattered Hits
Walter Johnson dominated the White Sox with a six strikeout, one-walk effort as only three hits escaped his control. The Nationals’ defense and bold plays, including Buck Weaver’s key fielding, backed him in a low scoring game, while Rice, Gharrity, Morgan and Shanks supplied the offense in support.
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Zellwood Dominates Belmont Park Steeplechase Field
New York June 7 Zellwood won the steeplechase for 4-year-olds and upward at Belmont Park, racing close to the leaders before taking the front and holding on to beat the Carmet and Plainum amid a dramatic tumble by Plainum. Rhine Maiden captured the Ladies Handicap feature, while the rest of the card included multiple claiming races and a long list of runners in a track weather-affected program.
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Southern golfers plan big Red Cross fund drive
Birmingham plans for all Southern Golf Association clubs to stage a July 4 open tournament to raise Red Cross funds. Each club member pays an entrance fee of 81, regardless of participation. The plan has favorable support from association members.
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Youngsters Advance To Golf Semifinals In Birmingham
In Birmingham, June 7, Southern Golf Association play eliminated titleholder Reuben Bush and Atlanta’s Perry Adair. Bobby Jones defeated Bush 3 up with 2 to play, while C. A. Munger beat Adair, and Thomas Wheelock defeated Munger to reach the semifinals. Louis Jacoby and Houston Davis won later matches to join the last four.
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Final tryouts set for Middle Atlantic golf tourney
Washington golfers completed final practice ahead of the Middle Atlantic Golf Association event starting today at Chevy Chase, Columbia, and Kirkside. Thirteen sixteens compete in match play with Bronco medals as prizes and most fees going to Red Grass. Corkrans of Baltimore CC top seed, and Warren brothers among notable entrants.
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Phillies Field to Be Used for Soccer Play
Philadelphia plans convert the National League baseball park into America’s first International Soccer Park. Local supporters expect strong turnout for an all Philadelphia team facing external opponents. A British officer notes soccer suits soldiers and offers a less brutal, more frequent game, suggesting wider appeal than baseball.
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