Senators Reach A Sox Pitchers
Washington bunched hits to beat Chicago 9 to 5 as the White Sox were hit by pitches and fielding miscues. Schalk suffered a thumb injury. Zachary and the Washington bullpen yielded the visitors’ runs in a midseason contest.
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Chicago
Washington
White Sox
Zachary
Schalk
Brieppore Judge
J Oy
Iy Mauer
Shanks
Ghasr
G O'Rourke
Kerr
McWeeney
Innin
Miller
Falk Shanks
Judge
Harris
O'Rourke
Anks
Collins
Rico Harris
Sheely
Schalk Miller
Davenport
Kerry
Hodge
Johnson
Daven
Port
McWreeney
Pence
A Comic Strip in Type by J P McEvoy at Tobin School
A classroom scene from 1921 shows Edwin Tobin and students debating grammar and usage with humor. The excerpt includes mock readings of nursery rhymes rewritten for correct grammar and a student poem about love, concluding with a note on copyright and a baseball score from Detroit versus Philadelphia.
New York Fans Expecting Much of Long George Kelly
New York May 24 George Kelly of the Giants, after a Rochester stint, has emerged as a major league sensation. He trails Babe Ruth in home runs but leads in timely hits, with eight homers and 19 RBIs versus Ruth’s 19 runs driven in from 12 long balls. Kelly’s free hitting and left field power contrast Ruth’s right handed, wrist-driven swing, drawing strong scrutiny as 1921 records loom.
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Associated Press
New York
Babs Ruth
George Kelly
Giants
McGraw
Rochester International League
Kelly
Pacific Coast
Rochester
Beth
Yankee
Ruth
Yankees
Giant
Altho
Ruth E
Rock Island Defeats Evansville 7 to 4 in baseball
Rock Island won their second straight game against Evansville by a 7 to 4 score as Ross starred on the mound and his defense backed him. Patterson, Ross and Connolly contributed with key hits in the mid game. Major box shows Peoria Cedar Rapids 6 5 and Terre Haute 4 Moline 1 as other results in brief.
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Rockford, TM
Islanders
Evansville
Ross
Steller
Rae
Patterson
Connolly
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
Marquard
Wale
Rein
Golathwaite
Gilder
Pikerie
Serre Haute
Moline
Ker
Terre Haute
Winkleman
Coleman
Smydell
Beck and Schembers
Rockford
Bloomington
Levme
Muller
Martin and Carpentier To Meet In Finish Fight Tonight
Columbus Ohio May 24 weather conditions permit the 12 round decision bout between Bob Martin the A E F heavyweight champion and Ned Carpentier of Milwaukee will be staged tonight in an open air arena. The fight was postponed from last night due to inclement weather.
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Columbus. O
Bob Martin
Ned Carpentier
Milwaukee
Two-bagger in tenth wins for Manchester
A pinch hitter for Manchester broke a 10 inning game with a bases loaded two-bagger to score five and win 5 4 over Ryan. Crowd of about 4000 witnessed. Final score Manchester 58 Ryan 44. Batteries Stevenson and Thomas Proebel and Michaels. Umpires Hughes and Conklin.
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Manchester
Confare
Ryan
Rw. E
Who's Favorite in Dempsey Carpentier Bout Says Adams
Babe Adams of the Pittsburgh Pirates predicts Dempsey will win the bout in about five rounds if it goes the distance. He says Dempsey is a harder puncher than Carpentier and that the Frenchman may be a great boxer but cannot box.
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United, Press
New York
Babe Adams
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dempsey
Carpentier
Dempsey Nears Full Conditioning for Carpentier Bout
Atlantic City May 24 Dempsey tightens training for July 2 title clash with Georges Carpentier. Manager Jack Kearns plans a likely first week of June rest and recovery, mirroring the Toledo buildup for Jess Willard. Carpentier in peak form at 172 1/2 pounds, with speed and cunning the focus of his Camp.
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Carpentier
Associated Press
Atlantic City
N.J
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Jess Willard
Toledo
Kearns
Leo Houck
Clifford
Harry M. Daugherty
United States
Jersey City
Hiffel Tower
Monsieur Descamps
Georges
Manhasset
N. Y
Standings and Results From Yesterday Across Leagues
In the American Association Louisville defeated Milwaukee 12 to 4 and Columbus beat St. Paul 3 to 0, ending the third on rain. Indianapolis won against Kansas City 7 to 4 while Minneapolis triumphed over Toledo 7 to 4. In the Western League Oklahoma City edged Joplin 5 to 4 and Tulsa defeated Wichita 8 to 2. All other games were postponed by rain.
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American Association
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Toledo
Oklahoma City
Joplin
Tulsa
Wichita
Pet
Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
iCincinnati al
Philadelphia
Clevelanti
New York Ce
Detroit
Lou
Jhicas
Philadelph Id
Kansas City Lt
Aledo
Milwaukee Pe
Peoria
Evansvil
Moline
Terre Haute
Wisconsin town in throes of Sunday baseball conflict
Residents of Platteville Wisconsin await arrests after a Sunday baseball game drew blue law controversy. The district attorney said he will not clear complaints, delaying sheriff's office action while noting Sunday games are currently tolerated. The case hinges on citizen response to the dispute.
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Wisconsin
Associated Press
Platteville
Wis
Pipp's clutch single lifts Yankees past Browns 6 to 4
In yesterday's Scoreboard roundup Wally Pipp delivered a decisive ninth inning single after Dixie Davis filled the bases to face him, sending the Yankees past the Browns 6 to 4. Jim Bagby limited the Red Sox to four hits as the Indians won 4 to 1. Washington rallied for a 9 to 5 victory over the White Sox. Ray Schalk exited with a cracked finger as Detroit topped the Athletics 5 to 2 with Bush scoring on a bunt in the fifth after Perkins miscue and Griffin's errant throw scoring.
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Cleveland
Boston
Boeron
McInnis
Scott
Luke Sewell
University of Alahama
Joe Sewell
Indians
Rhe
Thermahien
Barrands
Ruel
Walters
Bagoy
O'Neill
I Wankess
Browns
Louis
Pipp
New York
St. Louis
Ruth
Hoyt
Schang
Davis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Mich
Leonard
Bush
Perkins
Griffin
Witt
Harris
Leonard and
Bassler
United Press
Wally Pipp
Dixie Davis
Babe Routh
Yanks
Jim Bagby
Red Sox
Washington
White Sox
Ray Schalk
Athletics
Baseball Standouts Highlight Wide-Opening Midseason Games
Ehmke of Detroit held the Yankees to two hits a year ago, while Alexander of the Cubs secured his ninth straight win by defeating the Phils. The Giants rallied for six straight hits against Sherdell in the seventh, and Princeton exploded for four first-inning runs to beat Harvard without a hit.
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Ehmke
Detroit
Alexander
Cubs
Giants
Sherdell
Princeton
Harvard
Pirates Earn City Praise For Strong Season Start
Pittsburgh leaders commend the Pirates for their winning National League start. In a May 24 resolution, the jetty council sent hearty appreciation to Manager George Gibson in New York for the team’s courageous and enthusiastic work and continued good wishes.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Jetty Council
National League Baseball Club
George Gibson
Pirates
New York
Denver bout decision and regional highlights in sport flash
Denver Mike Dundes earned the decision over Pekin Kid Herman in twelve rounds. Canton Tommy Gibbons stopped Jack Heenan in the first round. Birmingham Ralph Upson, pilot of the Birmingham Semi-Centennial balloon, is believed to have won the national elimination balloon contest. Rock Island advertises Colorado service including the Rock Mountain Limited and Colorado Express to Denver and Colorado Springs with praise for dining car meals and Rock Island quality.
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Denver
Colo
Mike Dundes
Pekin Kid Herman
Canton
Tommy Gibbons
Jack Heenan
Birmingham
Ala
Ralph Upson
Rock Island
Colorado
Rock Ieland
Rock Mountain Limited
Colorado Express
Springs
RK. H. Johnston
Arent
Waterloo
Ment
Columbus Would Have Been Auto Racer in This Day
BARNEY OLDFIELD reflects on Chris Columbus as a pioneer, imagining he would be an auto racer in modern times. The piece discusses the upcoming ninth annual 500 mile sweepstakes in Indianapolis, noting records, past champions, and the risky, coin flip nature of breaking speed marks.
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Columbus
Barney Oldfield
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Chris Columbus
Ackley White Sox win opening game in county league
Ackley White Sox defeat Iowa Falls American Legion 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel to open the 1921 baseball season in Ackley. Ackley scored in the first two innings, Iowa Falls tallied in the eighth. Final: Ackley 2 2 1, Iowa Falls 1 0 0. Batteries: Dickenson and Steffen for Ackley. Mall and Denton for Iowa Falls. Garland Flour advertisement.
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Towa Falls
Ackley White Sox
Iowa Falls American Legion
Ackley
Town Falls
Dickenson
Steffen
Mall
Denton
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