Dizzy Dean Shines As Cardinals Beat Cubs For NL Lead
St Louis Cardinals moved to first in the National League with a 6 to 1 win over Chicago behind Dizzy Dean who held the Cubs to six hits through eight innings. Leo Durocher sparked the Cardinals with a multi hit day as they extended their streak to seven straight wins and surpassed idle Pittsburgh by four percentage points. Freddy Fitzsimmons pitched well for the Giants in a 7 to 2 victory over the Phillies in Philadelphia to start a four game series. Homer Peel and Gus Mancuso each had three hits for New York.
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Standings and results across major leagues shown
Thursday results include Cleveland 3 over St Louis and Chicago 1, Detroit 3 over Boston 7, New York 7 Philadelphia 2, St Louis 6 Chicago 1. Friday schedule lists Cleveland at St Louis and New York at Philadelphia. Standings show New York and St Louis leading. Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia follow with varied records. Texas League and others report Fort Worth 3 San Antonio 7 and Oklahoma City 1 Houston 6 among others.
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Eric Koy Set to Join New York Yankees
Ernest Koy, star athlete at the University of Texas, says he knows nothing of a report that the Philadelphia Athletics seek to buy his contract from the Yankees. He expects to leave within days to join the Yankees.
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Panhandle Race Meet to Attract Fastest Horses in Southwest
Southwest Race Meet and Stock Show returns to Panhandle June 16 to 18 with a 1000 seat grandstand, 147 stalls and free visiting horse stalls. Officials say entries pour in from Texas and beyond as the track undergoes upgrades to rival Arlington Downs and a barbecue is set for June 17.
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Four Stars Reach Dixie Net Semi Finals
In Memphis on June 1 Ellsworth Vines Cliff Sutter George Lott and Sidney Wood advanced to the Dixie net semifinals after winning matchups. The quartet secured spots by defeating their opponents in the open venue as the event progressed toward the final rounds.
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Invitation Tennis Tournament Roundup
Sutter of New Orleans defeated Berkeley Bell of New York and Austin 6 2 6 2 6 4. Bryant Grant of Atlanta lost to Lott 6 4 7 5 6 2 and faces Sutter tomorrow. Vines the National champion reached the semifinals by defeating Robert Bryan 6 3 7 5 0 6 6 0. Sidney Wood advanced on Adriano Zappa’s default.
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Dealers Meet Texas Theater Lions Today
Amarillo Merchants face the Texas Theater Lions in a twilight 5 p.m. game at Metro Park with a 10 cent admission. The Merchants will travel to Estelline Sunday for the rubber game of their first three till series, and may host Albuquerque’s Marty Fiedler team in Borger early next week.
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Mackey Falls Before Achiu In Amarillo Main Event
At the National Guard Armory in Amarillo Walter Achiu defeated Cyclone Mackey two falls to one in Rob Roy's main event. Achiu chased victory with a 22 minute first fall, a 27 minute final fall featuring flying tackles and chokes, and a disputed finish where officials initially signaled Mackey before awarding Achiu. Prelim Ray Ryan defeated Billy Romanoff in 17 minutes with flying head locks.
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Panhandle to Host 18th District Horse Show Meet
The 18th district chairmen plan a Panhandle hosted meet on June 1 to 18 with races from a quarter to one mile and multiple judged classes. Organizers report influx of horses and inquiries from several states, with many prior October participants likely to return.
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Sox win in 13th frames on Fothergill Leeds double
In Washington, Boston seals a 7 5 victory after a two-run 13th inning sparked by Fothergill single and Leeds triple. Detroit edges Chicago 3 1 behind Lyons Rowe duel. Cleveland takes 3 1 at St Louis as McDonald debuts strong.
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Golf Advice on Swing Mechanics from Bobby Jones
Golf rules explain that socketing or shanking results from looking up and the downswing extending the arms too far. Bobby Jones advises keeping the hands close to the body to avoid the clubhead reaching ahead at impact.
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Schmeling Adapts to Baer Sure to Meet Roaring Attack
In Lake Swannanoa New Jersey Max Schmeling studies Baer’s looming offense a week before their Yankee Stadium showdown. He tests a method to counter a rushing left hook by blocking and feinting after a sparring session that included Barney Baker Tommy de Stefano and Lou Barba. Baer, kept indoors by rain in Atlantic City, continues training with similar intensity as the bout nears.
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Wichita Player Medalist in West Texas Golf Tourney
Stayton Bonner of Wichita Falls won medal honors in the West Texas Golf Association tournament qualifying with a par 72 and four birdies. Runner up was Jimmie Phillips of Ranger with 74. The Wichita Falls Golf and Country Club four man team captured the team trophy with 307.
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Cochet Leads French Tennis at Auteuil Quarterfinals
Henri Cochet tops the field in the French Hard Court championships at Auteuil as he reaches the quarterfinals with a 6 1 6 2 6 4 win over Itoh. He faces Roderich Menzel next while Jack Crawford Fred Jerry H G N Lee Jiro Satoh and Mares Barnard also advance. Women’s bracket sees Betty Nuthall Mile J Goldschmidt and Margaret Scriben win to reach quarterfinals.
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Southern associations results and postponements
Knoxville defeated Memphis 6 to 3. Chattanooga Birmingham game postponed. Nashville New Orleans postponed. Atlanta Little Rock postponed.
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Missions Turn Back Panthers in Fort Worth Clash
San Antonio Missions repulsed Fort Worth Panthers 7 to 5 in a high hitting game. Whitworth worked the full win for Fort Worth while Cowland exited early. Beaumont Exporters crushed Tulsa 11 to 2 as Easterling led with a double and triple. Darrow edged Tietje in Galveston 2 to 1. Houston Buffs routed Oklahoma City 6 to 1.
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Baer to Meet Schmeling in Yankee Stadium Next Thursday Night
Weight lifter Max Baer completed a sizzling Convention Auditorium workout ahead of the planned title defense against Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium. He trained in a nonstop, hard-hitting style urged by promoter Jack Dempsey, trading punches with Seal Harris and Pete Wistort for five rounds. Baer weighed in at 211 pounds, roughly four or five pounds heavier than his expected ring weight for the bout.
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Amarillo Country Club golf championship dates moved
Qualifying rounds for the Amarillo Country Club Golf Championship have been postponed to June 17 and 18 due to weather shifts. Final matches run the week after with the Sunday, June 25 conclusion. Elliott Hatch cannot defend his title. John Olver leads a strong field including Paul Gore E D Lamb Gene Howe and Bill Flenniken along with rising players Sam Knox and Hugh Lumpkin.
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M'Graw Accepts Management of National Stars
John McGraw, former New York Giants manager, today accepted the manager role of the National League all star team for the Chicago July 6 game against the American League selection, representing a NL all star squad.
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Boxing and Wrestling Showdowns Hit Across Cities
From The United Press Joe Makcewicz of Utica faced Paul Doesch of Brooklyn and Gino Garibaldi of Italy in a multi fighter event with several draws. In Oklahoma City Gorge Sauer of Glendale defeated Wil son Dunn of Tulsa in the third round via arm lock. Frank Wolff of New York defeated O'Brien of Salt Lake City while Leroy McGuirk of Stillwater drew with Bob Montgomery of New Orleans Joe Parelli of Dallas drew with Walter Stratton of Chicago.
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Buffs Clinch Victory Behind Beckman Shutout Start
After a three run edge by the Buffs by the third inning the game was decided. Beckman pitched six shutout innings allowing seven hits and keeping hitters off balance until giving up a run in the eighth.
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