Cleveland Wing Tanning Game Sparks Twelfth Inning Win
Cleveland bunched three hits in the twelfth to beat Detroit 5 to 4, securing two of three in the series. Jamieson’s shoe-string grab saved the game in the sixth with two on and no outs. Also notes Saint Louis beats Chicago 4 to 3 as Chicago outhits but errs, and Boston wins both ends of a doubleheader against Philadelphia. Ruth hits his fifteenth homer as New York tops Washington 12 to 5.
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Boyle's Bunnies Lose to Rockford
Rockford defeated Boyle's Bunnies 7 to 2 after a rough start in the early innings. Details from June 1 and June 2 games note errors, hits, and key plays including homeruns by Duesan and Schwartz, with pitching by Evansville and others.
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Carpentier to Sail Home After Fight Hopes
A Courier letter to the sports editor discusses Garlos Carpentier and public opinion on the upcoming bout with Dempsey. The writer ridicules European-leaning Americans and predicts Dempsey will win, noting a friend born in England backs Carpentier.
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A Comic Strip in Type by J. P. McEvoy
A 1921 cartoon caption reveals a college boy defending leisure over scholastic effort. The speaker, the governor father, and professors clash over time for athletics versus academics, with the boy prioritizing social life, beer, and romance over study.
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J. P. McEvoy
Kids Kind Hearts Fill Dempsey With Cheer
The heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, in Atlantic City, receives dozens of letters from children across the country wishing him luck against Carpentier. Many send pennies, with children promising he will win if he keeps a penny near his belt. Dempsey plans a birthday party with 26 children around June 23, his upcoming twenty sixth birthday, as he did five years ago in Toledo.
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Humorist Wins English Derby at Epsom Downs
Humorist won the classic English Derby at Epsom Downs on June 2. Craig A Bran owned by Viscount Astor finished second while Lemonora, owned by Joseph Watson, placed third among twenty-three starters. Crowds crowded from London to witness the race on the famed one mile and 990 yard course.
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Groh Returns to Cincinnati Fold
Henry K. Groh, heldout captain and third baseman, signed his contract with the Cincinnati Nationals on June 1 under the club terms.
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Morton shooter sets American record in New York traps
Asher J. Cutt of Morton broke 28 targets to win the New York amateur championship at single targets, establishing an American record. The previous state championship best stood at 199 targets.
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Morton
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Manchester Trims Coggon but Loses to Colored Giants
Manchester defeats Cog gon 8 to 1 in a Sunday game. Earlier Memorial Day Cedar Rapids Colored Giants trounced the home team 4 to 0, highlighting a rough stretch for Manchester.
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Veetans Seek Games With Waterloo Teams
The veetans semipro halt team at Ames aims to arrange matches with Waterloo teams to be played in Ames or Waterloo. Managed by Charles K. Day of 912 Clark Avenue, Ames, Iowa.
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Chicago Cubs edge Pirates in twelve innings
Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 6 in twelve innings. Cooper limited the Pirates to nine hits through nine. Carlson allowed three runs in the tenth as Chicago pulled ahead, with Evers ejected in the second for disputing balls and strikes.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday’s Games
American Association Toledo 17 Columbus 1. Western League St. Joseph 5 Omaha 4. Oklahoma City 2 5 Tulsa 3 8. Sioux City 3 Des Moines 2. Wichita at Joplin postponed by rain.
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Georges Carpentier camp wire to be removed
Manhasset June 1 Georges Carpentier trainer Manager Descamps announced removal of wire entanglements around the training camp. The boxer was seen perched on a fence as trousers caught on the wire severing a shirt sleeve while cutting roses, prompting removal for safety and comfort.
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Who'll Win
Freddie Welsh comments on the looming clash between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier. He believes Dempsey should win but notes the bout will be the toughest of his career and cites Dempsey's strength versus Carpentier's boxing skill.
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Brennan says left punch will beat Dempsey in coming bout
Newspaper notes Bill Brennan claims a fast left can defeat Jack Dempsey. It reports rival contenders Georges Carpentier and Will ie Lewis as well as rumors around Carpentier training and sparring, including tales of blows and reprimands from manager Descamps.
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Illinois Central Faces Expressmen In 9 7 Loss
Illinois Central baseball team fell 9 to 7 to American Railway Express slugging. Marcon starred for Expressmen, outpitching Gallagher and Fogel for the T C hors. Cedar River park game set Sunday against the Friars, who lead city standings, with Expressmen aiming for a hard fight. Rodtifier lists scheduling plans and contact number 429.
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Frankie Mason Faces Little Jeff in June 9 Bout
Baltimore announces Frankie Mason the America's flyweight champion will fight Lite Jeff, Baltimore's Tuiken contender, in a 12 round decision battle on June 9 at the track. Covington, Ky reports 18 year old Frank Gawson injured when thrown from a horse at Laetonia race track died later at Southern hospital.
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Cobb Shines as Old Age Fails to Halt Power
Ty Cobb defies winter predictions by starring for the Detroit Tigers with a .411 average in 38 games, 65 hits in 158 at bats, 130 total bases, 5 home runs, 9 triples, 2 doubles, and 6 stolen bases. Walter Johnson struggles with a sore arm, posting a 2–4 record, 333 earned run average, 70 hits allowed in 138 innings, and diminishing velocity.
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Fight referee to be chosen at New York conference
Promoter Tex Rickard and principals prepare for a conference tomorrow to select the referee for the Dempsey Carpentier bout and to discuss moving pictures fights. Rickard says he wants a competent official and a ready substitute, with the New Jersey boxing commission having final say on the referee.
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Jesup Whitewashes Washburn In Six Inning Game
In Jesup on Monday a six inning game ended early due to rain after Washburn was held to a light output as Jesup’s pitchers and hitters produced a modest win. Fox and Nit led Jesup with key hits while Munglich, Metcalf, Baker and Linter shared pitching duties. Tenacious pitching by Tinder produced nine strikeouts for Jesup, though the final score remains unclear due to incomplete recap.
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Wisconsin to Protest Michigan Game Decision
University of Wisconsin officials will protest the umpire’s ruling that gave Michigan an extra run in an 18 inning game. The Wisconsin coach says a fair ball near the crowd should have been ruled out, and the reversal would have made Wisconsin the winner 5 to 4 in nine innings. The protest will go to Western Conference authorities on Saturday.
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Emil Musel Chases Babe Ruth For Home Run Lead
Emil Musel of the Philadelphia Nationals chased Babe Ruth after Ruth hit his fifteenth homer of the season yesterday. The blast gave Ruth the major league career record with 11 home runs, as Musel's ninth homer pushed him past George Kelly of the New York Nationals for second place behind the Yankee slugger.
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Kilbane Visits Carpentier in Manhasset Camp
New champion John Kilbane visited Georges Carpentier in Manhasset Long Island where the featherweight titlist spent over an hour with the French fighter. Kilbane said he came to challenge but reconsidered after evaluating Carpentier.
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Boxing and sports results from Newark Columbus and Chicago
Newark reports 3.2 Young Bob Fitzsimmons son of the former heavyweight champion defeated Erming Spatta in eight rounds. Columbus notes Eddie O Dowd beat Harry Mansell in twelve rounds. Chicago records The University of cate age defeating Puraue in a baseball game by 2 to 12.
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Er-ming Spatta
Columbus
Eddie O' Dowd
Harry Mansell
Chicago
University of Cateage
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Baseball Standings and Highlights From Last Year
The Yankees rose to second in the American League after beating Washington by six runs in both the third and fourth innings. Stengel and Phils hit two homers off Fillingio of the Braves. Brooklyn led the National League. Reuther earned his eighth straight win for the Reds. Heisman of Detroit had five hits in five at bats against Cleveland.
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Baseball Pools Targeted in Gambling Crusade
New York June 1 Commissioner Landis declares abolition of baseball pools will be a chief objective of the organized baseball crackdown on gambling. The statement sets the tone for the drive led by the sport’s leaders against betting schemes.
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Rauf Reinstatement Request Filed by Giants Outfielder
Judge Landis announced that Bernie Rauf of the New York Giants filed a reinstatement request. The commissioner said the application had been received and would be considered, but he did not indicate a probable outcome.
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Baseball roundup: Reds, Phillies, Cubs win on late rallies
The Reds top the Cardinals 6 to 3 as Pat Dunican trips in the tenth and HKopf drives in the decisive run. The Phillies erupt for 10 to 5 over the Giants with Meusel Brogy and Williams homering. Cubs win 7 to 6 over Pirates in 12 innings, while Indians edge Tigers 7 to 4 in 12, completing a two of three series split.
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White Sox Recruit Pitcher Plans to Renegotiate Contract
Ralph Stroud, a former Pacific Coast league pitcher, announced in Harford that he would repudiate his signature on a two year contract with the Chicago White Sox, claiming no witnesses to the signing and seeking relief from legal entanglements. He has pitched in the San Joaquin Valley league, an unorganized association.
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