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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1921

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2

Washington Bests Cleveland for Edge in Series

Cleveland's hopes in the American League title race dim as George McBride's Nationals beat the Indians 4 to 1 in an May 12 game at Georgetown. Olaf Erickson held Cleveland to eight hits while Milan Mails drove in two runs for Washington and Graney delivered the Indians' lone score.

John A. Dugan Cleveland George McBride Nationals Indians Olaf Erickson Detroit Tigers Erickson Warriors Wohltéer Milan Speaker Graney Caldwell Dudge Rice Jamieson Stephenson Miller Harris Gharrity Coatly Mails Stepherlon Judge Smith Gardner Oarris Sewell Johnston O'Rourke Tascue Shanks O'Neill Olaf Tribe Erick Stepherson Uhlet Lewis Caldwell Thomas Yate Harrigg Gardners

Nationals trim 28 to 26 as Griffith arrives for plan

Planning cuts loom for the Nationals with 28 players reduced to 26. President Griffith could arrive at any moment to approve the trio of youngsters likely including Dick Tor rec and Bobby Lamotte. Hapgood from Rochester is scouting. final pitcher choices uncertain as tomorrow’s finale looms.

Nationals Griffith McBride Dick Torres Bobby—Lamotte Walter Hapgood Rochester Taya Io Lamotte Stephenson Miller Johnston Muller Charrity

Dempsey Visits Atlantic City Hospital Before McCarpentier Fight

Jack Dempsey halted training for the Georges Carpentier title bout to visit Atlantic City hospital. He walked the wards, shook hands with patients, and gave a brief address as women patients wished him luck. His regimen included miles of road work and a gym workout.

Atlantic City N. J Jack Dempsey Georges’ Carpentier Atlantic City Hospital

Major League Results And Standings Report Summary

Yesterday results in the American League show Washington 4 Cleveland 1 New York 11 Detroit 10 Philadelphia 8 St Louis 6 with Boston at Chicago. Today games include New York at Detroit Philadelphia at St Louis and Boston at Chicago. League standings highlight Pittsburgh and Brooklyn atop the National League with Cincinnati New York Philadelphia and Chicago following.

Washington Cleveland New York Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Chicago Ram Rion Steaday Pitsburg Heston Rooklyn Oincinusti Bt. Louis Pbkag Pittsburgh Beuton Nati Brooklyn Mt Louis Cago Eiadelphi

Ruth Homers But Triple Wins Game

Babe Ruth hit his tenth homer of the season in the first, New York won in Detroit on a ninth inning triple driving in two runs. The Tigers led 16 in the sixth on a rally, with Ruth and teammates adding more late offense as the Yankees overcome Detroit in Detroit.

Detroit Mich Babe Ruth Blue Sargent Quinn Schang EN Park Oyoung Rothylf Meusel Baker Ward Bchang Sheehan P Collins P. Bush Fawater Roche Danny Boiling Witan Beonard New York Roth _ Peckinpaugh Ruth Hellman Cobb Veagh Young Veach Peckinpaugh Shorten Heitmann Seliig Pip Leonard Collins Tnolnga Ferguson Collins Cabby Dallas Holling Quion Mays Helbes Fanne

Burwell Weakens and Macks Capture

St Louis on May 12 saw Burwell weaken in the eighth as Philadelphia scored two runs with two outs and beat St Louis 8 to 6. Prior to the game soldiers from Jefferson Barracks participated in a flag raising for National Hospital Day.

St Louis Burwell Philadelphia St. Louis Triple Sisler Beadhsiguins Jefferson Barracks Phils Leo Gallownay Harri Keefe Dugan Perkins Drkes Witt O Walker Brazil Tobin Williams Friars Galloway McManus O. Walner Willams Bisjer Williams Fiolen Wirt Jacobson Walker Dogan St Vents Oh Bits Harris Kelp Homae Loin Bayne Kolp Balk

Mrs Kauff Testifies In Behalf Of Player At Trial

New York May 12 Mrs Benny Kauff wife of the suspended New York Giants outfielder testified on his behalf in a trial charging him with stealing an automobile She said on the night of the sale she and Miss Sadie Levy dined with him and he later disposed of the car Proceeds were turned over to her Her husband denied knowledge of the theft and said he learned of the crime only during detectives questioning Jess Barnes Giants pitcher testified about borrowing club money to support his family and the failed accessory business He reiterated the claim of innocence.

New York Benny Kauff New York Giants Kauff Sadie Levy

Mountaineer Net Men Dominate Bethany in Tennis

Morgantown May 12 West Virginia easily defeated Bethany College tennis 6 0, with WVU players winning all singles. Notable results include Hammond defeating Ford 8 2 7 5 and Costan edging Tease 6 0 6 1 in doubles, as WVU swept the event.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Bethany College Mountaineer Bethany Binden Capt Hammond Ford Mcintosh Meacham Outright Remis Costan Tease Bethan Poubles Cuiricht Riley Wett Virginie Bemis Pease Form

Minor League Results Across Leagues Reported

Baseball results from the International League Southern Association and other circuits are listed with several games postponed. Scores include Newark 3 Toronto 3 and St Paul 10 Minneapolis 1, plus Charleston 8 Greenville 4 and Bristol 21 Kingsport 7. Community center events and meetings are announced for Johnson Powell, Thomson, and Wilson areas with officer elections planned.

International League Newark Toronto Augusta Charleston Greemile Charlotte Columbia Greenville Minneapolis Louisvlle St. Paul Indignan Transaa City Columbus Appalachian League Bristol Kingsport Greeneville Johnson City Johnson-Powell Community Center Johnson- Powell School

Brassy Play in Golf Distinctive Yet Essential

A golf instruction note discusses brassy play versus driver use, arguing brassy shots extend reach and offer satisfaction. It covers club differences, stance, grip, and swing, warning against undercutting and urging proper club selection. The writer hints at forthcoming advice by Charles Evant in The Washington Post.

Charles “Chick” Evant The Washington Post National

Americans Make Quiet Splash on British Golf Links

English golf fans note Americans play well with restrained fashion and focus on golf. Bobby Jones dazzles with skill and boyish charm while Jesse Guilford impresses with steady putting. British press call the Americans modest, businesslike, and serious about trophies on Hoylake greens.

London Bobby Jones Lrons Jesse Guilford Hoylake Jones New York Herald

Eighth by Kelly Wins for Giants

New York Nationals beat St Louis Cardinals 7 to 5. Kelly hit a grand slam in the first inning for his eighth homer, second with the bases loaded, as New York edge St Louis at home and donate receipts to the American Committee for relief in Ireland.

New York New York Nationals St. Louis Cardinals Kelly American Committee Nelief Ireland St Louis Stolth Burns Schultz Muelleref Mann OfYoungrf Okelly Hormaby SiKing Fournier McHenry Qsnyderc Lavan O&o Dilhioefer,c Tibalhee Cays Haines Schupp Clemons St Louie Dorns Frisch Young Snyder Bancroft St. Louis Sherdell Barnes Schepp Sallee Ballee

Cadore Holds Reds and Robbins Win

Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 8 to 1 as Cadore pitched a strong game, allowing two doubles and two singles for Cincinnati’s only run in the sixth. Konetchy homered and collected two singles for Brooklyn, with notable contributions from Johnston Griffith Wheat Myers Neigel and others.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Cadore Red Konetchy Bohne Johnatou Breaster Kruegere Brenton O'Cadore Erogge Totak Johnston Griffith Wheat Myers Nels See Olson Koneteky Fonesea Parkett Crane Duncan Wingos Wheat Krueger Sobaston Hohne Bressler

Stiles Ties for Medal Honors in Baltimore Tourney

Edldie Stiles of the Country Club of Virginia and J Simpson Dean captain of Atte Bridceton led medal honors in the ninth invitation tournament at the Baltimore Country Club. Weather hindered play with waterlogged greens and many players scored high, while Clark Corkran posted 87 amid the conditions.

Baltimore Country Club D/ Clark Corkran Baltimore Dean Princeton Tiger

Catholic U to Face Mount St Josephs on Road Game

The Catholic University nine travels to Emmittsburg Maryland to meet Mount St Josephs in a tough road test. Mountaineers have a fine season with only two losses. Jackson will likely handle pitching duties for the Brooklanders.

Catholic University Emmiteburg Mount

Navy grid players awarded footballs

Annapolis May 12 miniature gold footballs were given to every Naval academy football team member who beat the Military academy last fall Col Hubert M Thompson of New York presented the prizes Miss Effie Irving Scales superintendent Scales daughter included in the presentation Piedmont League results and Florida State League scores follow along with college baseball results noting Penn State New York U Georgia Washington and Lee North Carolina Wake Forest and other minor games

Annapolis Hubert M. Thompson New York Navy League Naval Academy Effie Irving Scales Scales Academy St. Petersburg Baytons Tampa Jacksonville Qriando Lakeland Penn State New York U Georgia Washington and Lee North Carolina Wake Forest

TILDEN LEAVES FOR EUROPEAN CONTESTS

William Tilden II, the international tennis champion, sails from New York for Europe to compete in the French and British events. Arnold W. Jones of Providence travels as his doubles partner, with Jones's father and the Ballou family also aboard, and Tilden will play mixed doubles with Mrs. Franklin I. Mallory who went to France last week.

Tilden New York William T. Tilden 2d Europe Arnold W. Jones Providence Jones J. D E. Jones Henry W. Ballou Tiden Franklin I. Mallory France

Pittsburgh Downs Beantown Outfit 3-1 in Boston

Pittsburgh edges Boston 3-1 behind Glazner in his first Braves start. He scattered hits and drove in the winning run with a two out single in the eighth as Pittsburgh gains a road victory over Boston.

Boston Pittsburgh Glazner Braves Pitteb Boston Abe Bigbee GiPowslle Garey Ol Barbaress M'r'nyillean Cutshaw Crmsedt Bo Whitted Wee Giton Watson Chris'nburg Oeschger O'Neil Grimm Schmidt Boeckel Maranville Catehaw Whitted Doudle Glanzner Watzon Deudiger Gramer Gibron

Rain Halts Braves and Cuban Contest

Old J Plavius halted the opening game between the all Cubans and the Washington Braves postponing it to this afternoon at 4 at American League Park. The Cubans arrived from York Pa yesterday after beating Access 4 to 8. Buffalo Stars visit for a three game series Saturday. Printers to play Brentwood A C Sunday at 2 30. team members meet at the Times at 1.

J. Plavius Washington Braves York Buffalo Stars Johnson Ebrentwood Brentwood A. C H. Webb Washington Times

Hilltop Meet Draws Wide Field of Track Stars

Georgetown hosts the South Atlantic Intercollegiate championship with entrants from Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Washington and Lee, Johns Hopkins, Maryland, Richmond, George Washington, Catholic University, and Georgetown. Events begin 4 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. tomorrow despite no bleachers, promising a fast track and a large crowd. grid of trials and finals features top sprinters, hurdlers, distance runners, and field events from many campuses.

Georgetown University Washington Virginia Polytechnic Institute, North Carolina Washington and Lee Johns Hopkins University of Maryland University of Richmond George Washington Catholic University Georgetown

Order of the S A 1 Track Meet Events

The S A 1 track meet schedule lists trials and finals across multiple events starting at 4 PM with 40 yard dash trials and 18 pound shot put trials, followed by 440 yard dash trials, running high jump, 90 yard hurdles, discus, and javelin. Final rounds include 220 yard dash, pole vault, and high jump with numerous competitors from U of M U of Mo and others. The record cites many participant names and institutions in a dense, OCR heavy listing.

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Second Howard Meet To Be Run Tomorrow

The second annual track and field meet of Howard University will be held tomorrow afternoon on the Howard campus. The program includes collegiate scholastic and open events under the Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association and Amateur Athletic Union rules. Representing Hampton Lincoln Virginia Union Wilberforce West Virginia Collegiate Institute Virginia Theological Institute and College Virginia Normal and Industrial join Howard. In scholastic division Armstrong Manual Training school and Dunbar High School of Washington are entered. Open class entries include several clubs from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.

Howard University Howard Colored Intercollegiate Athletic Association Amateur Athletic Union Hampton Lincoln Virginia Union Wilberforce Westirginia Collegiate Institute Virginia Theological Institute and College Virginia Normal and Industrial Armstrong Manual Training School Dunbar High School of Washington New York Philadelphia Baltimore

French Rooters to Cheer Carpentier at Dempsey Fight

Paris confirms plans for a 1,000 strong French fan barracked to back Carpentier against Jack Dempsey on July 2. The campaign is led personally by President Millerand with the Duke of Devazes as party leader.

Paris Carpentier Jack Dempsey Millerand Duke of Devazes

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