Pirates Crush Brooklyn In Opening Game Of Series
Pittsburgh hammered three Brooklyn pitchers to win 11 to 2 as Krueger, Carey and Cooper starred. Kemp, Maranville and Cutshaw contributed multi hit lines, while Brooklyn managed brief threats.
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A Comic Strip in Type Scene of Old Acquaintance Name Guess
A humorous dialogue shows a person trying to recall an old acquaintance’s name during a casual meet. The exchange cycles through tentative leads and misdirections as the seeker struggles to introduce the friend, muttering internal doubts and repeating attempts to elicit the familiar name.
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Carpentier Trains in Secret War Camp Near Whitney Estate
Georges Carpentier will train at a fortified camp near Manhasset New York in a setup resembling a wartime ammunition factory. Guards bar the perimeter with barbed wire and a high fence encloses the cow pasture where an indoor ring has been erected. Journalists may visit twice weekly but will not be allowed to view work in progress.
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Gibbons Sommers Bout Set for Alan Idaho July Fourth
Articles signed for a middleweight 15 round battle between Mike Gibbons of St. Paul and Al Sommers at the race track in Alan Idaho on July 4 with a $10,600 purse. Weigh in at 161 pounds and the bout to go to a decision. Also scores from college baseball games in Ann Arbor and Des Moines.
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J. Herbert Sexsmith
Yesterday's Heroes: Smith Family Power Past Rivals
Karl Smith hit a ninth inning homer to lift the Giants past the Cubs 3 to 2. Elmer Smith homered with Speaker aboard to beat the Athletics 4 to 2 for Cleveland. Meusel cleared the bases with a three run shot as the Phillies edged the Cards 7 to 6. Shanks starred with two homers as the Browns downed the Senators 8 to 3. Southworth homered to spark the Braves 6 to 1 win over the Reds. Cooper held the Robins and the Pirates won 11 to 2. The Babe did not.
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Paris plans immense stadium for Olympiad
Paris delegates urge the 1924 games be held in France at the Lausanne congress. Plans show a 30,000 spectator stadium with a three lap circular track and a straightaway for 220 meter races. Also noted Johnny Wilson signs to fight Joe Chip in Detroit May 28, biggest purse ever offered for a middleweight bout.
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White Sox Rout Yankees 12 to 2 in May Victory
Red Faber pitched superbly as Chicago defeated New York 12 to 2, securing the Sox’s fifth straight win behind a barrage of hits off the visitors’ pitchers amid wildness and defensive miscues. Ruth went 0-for-5 as the Yankees lineup struggled.
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Standings and results from American Association and Western League
Yesterday's results show Indianapolis and Minneapolis in the American Association with Columbus 1 and Milwaukee 3. no other games listed. In the Western League Agplia 8 over St. Joseph 2. Wichita 8 over Omaha 7. Tulsa 14 over Des Moines 4. Oklahoma City 8 over Sioux City.
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Pep Young Took Safe Course and Missed Big Honor
Detroit May 19 Pep Young Detroit second baseman chose safety over a potential unassisted triple play in the Boston Detroit game. He caught Scott's liner and tagged McInnis and then passed to Bush for the third out preventing a historic one man triple play. Only three one man triples are on record by Neal Ball Bill Wambsganss and Paul Hines.
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Baseball legends and college upsets feature in brief update
This time last year Rogers Hornsby tripled with the bases full. The Giants plated eight in the sixth off Carter of the Cubs. Chicago University defeated Imperial University in Tokio as Warvard beat Williams 6 to 5 on a Frothingham homer in the ninth. Miners restore option system in inter league transfers.
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Waldorf defeats Luther Preps in six run game
Decorah Iowa May 19 Waldorf college defeated Luther Preps yesterday 8 to 6. The local nine was scoreless until the sixth inning when a scoring feast broke the game open. Batteries Hanson and Meltvedt with egg and Sperati worked the batteries Umpire Regue.
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John Heldt May Play On 1921 Iowa Eleven
Iowa City May 18 John J Heldt former Iowa center 1918 may return to campus next September as a candidate for his old position He was picked all state center in 1919 and placed on the second all conference team His return would bolster the Town line and aid Coach Jones plans for the 1921 season
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Who ll Win Jim Jab Predicts Dempsey vs Carpentier
Veteran boxing writer Jim Jab analyzes the Dempsey Carpentier bout. He predicts a decisive finish for Dempsey, stating a six round stoppage in a 16 foot ring. He notes two innings would suffice and favors a body punching approach over a wide open style.
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Track star from a speedy family at Bates College
Ray S Baker of Bates College, winner of the two mile Tate at the Penn Relay Carnival, is one of four Baker brothers active in Bates athletics. His twin Richard, captain of Bates track, holds the Maine intercollegiate half mile title and placed second in cross country. Both natives of New Hampshire, Ray a junior aiming for medicine and Richard a senior preparing for the ministry, are celebrated for their speed and academic achievement.
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Baseball Roundup from Cedar Rapids to Rock Island
May 19 reports show Cedar Rapids defeating Bloomington 8 to 6 after a four-run first inning with Thetts delivering key hits and manager Dunn ejected for arguing. Moline beat Evansville 3 to 0 in a pitching duel as Heimach bests Ulrich. Rock Island edged Terre Haute 4 to 3, and Peoria defeated Rockford 3 to 2 as Schweitzer and Brook supply the decisive plays.
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Polo players defeat Strawridge in cup buildup
London reports the American Polo players beat Strawridge 11 goals to 6 as they prepare for the international polo cup next month. In Glidden Corbin pitched a no hit no run game striking out 22 against Wall high school. Earl McArthur outpointed the Zulu Kid in Sioux City in ten rounds.
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Memorial Planned for Silk O’Laughlin by American League
Chicago May 19 Directors of the American League voted a fund for a memorial to the late Silk O’Laughlin famed as a major league umpire with a distinctive voice. The site and form of the tribute are under discussion as fans recall his strike calls and pronunciation. Also noted: Stan Zbyszko vs John Frieberg bout set for late next month in Duluth with Chicago as the opponent city.
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Tom Roper to Fight Alexander at Legion Carnival
Tom Roper brother of Bob Roper enters the ring against Ralph Alexander heavyweight champion of Iowa at the American Legion fight carnival in Cedar Rapids on June 3. Also on the card Jackie Leonard meets George Melichar in the 150 pound division and negotiations continue to pit Glenn Clickner against Hughie Walker for a lighter heavyweight showcase. Officials aim to build a superior June 3 card with strong regional matchups.
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Abe Attell May Talk on 1919 World Series Scandal
Reports from the east verified in Chicago today say Abe Attell former featherweight champion is prepared to reveal all he knows about the 1919 World Series fix. He is pressing State's Attorney Drone to secure access to the evidence while awaiting formal action.
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