Gavuzzi Leads Derby By Narrow Margin In 63-Mile Lap
Pete Gavuzzi of England holds a 19 minute 56 second lead over Johnny Salo of Passaic at the start of today's 63 mile lap to San Juan Capistrano in the Pyle New York Los Angeles race. Elapsed times list Gavuzzi 498:33:48 and Salo 498:53:44 with Giusto Umeri of Italy in third.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Cal
Pete Gavuzzi
England
Johnny Salo
Passaic
N. J
San Juan Capistrano
New York
Paul Simpson
Burlington
N. C
Texas League Leaders Highlight Sharp Offensive and Pitching Feats
Key leaders across the minor league circuit through June 13 include Herman and Robins atop batting with .388, Hafey driving 60 RBIs for St Louis Cards, Frisch duplicating 76 hits and 18 doubles, Klein and Hafey creating 15 homers, and Grimes posting a 10 0 record in pitching. American League leaders show Foxx batting .415, Haas with 51 runs, Simmons 65 RBIs, Gehringer 78 hits, Johnson 22 doubles, Combs 7 triples, Gehrig 15 homers, Miller 8 steals, and Rommel 6 0 on the mound.
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Robins
Doubit
Cards
Hafey
Frisch
L. Waner
Pirates
Klein
Phillies
Cuyler
Cubs
Grimes
American
Foxx
Athletics
Haas
Simmons
Gehringer
Tigers
Johnson
Combs
Yanks
Gehrig
Miller
Rommel
Van Dusen Favorite to Win Mud Race
Chicago June 14. Three year olds race for $50,000 American Derby over a mile and a quarter at Washington Park. Rain has turned the track into a quagmire, boosting Clyde Van Dusen who splashed to win the Kentucky Derby into an overnight favorite.
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van Dusen
Associated Press
Chicago
Washington Park
Clyde van Dusen
Prairie Meets Santa Fe In City Struggle
The Santa Fe Railroaders face the Prairie Gassers tonight at Metro Park in a City League clash. Santa Fe has surged, while Prairie sits runner-up to the leaders, promising a knockout bout. In a prior game the Presbyterians blanked the Denverites 20 to 0, with Hayden hitting two home runs and Verplank driving in runs as well.
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Ibs
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Verplank
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Walker
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Robinett
Ogles
Broaddus
Hopper
Kirk
Jascarillo
King
McMahon
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Eaoee Nelson
Risley
Pfotals
bail—Vaught
McClements
Stockton
Atlanta Baseball Sale Off as Griffth Announces Deal Terminated
Clark Griffith president of the Washington club announced negotiations to buy the Atlanta club of the Southern Association were terminated. He said the circuit requires three fourths approval by clubs of a major league purchase, and the deal is off.
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Associated Press
Washington
Clark Griffith
Washington Baseball Club
Atlanta Club
Southern Association
Griffith
John D. Martin
Chisox Hurler Joins Dallas Next Sunday
Chicago White Sox pitcher Sergeant George Connally is headed to Dallas next Sunday, joining the roster for upcoming assignments. The announcement comes from United Press reports, outliningConnallys veteran status and transition between teams.
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Chisox
Dallas
United Press
Tex
George Connally
Chicago White Sox
West Texas golf crowns two new champions
N C Bussey of Lubbock won the West Texas Golf Tournament at Stamford after an extra hole victory over J D White of Dublin. Frank Foxhall of Memphis captured the Green Belt title at Vernon by defeating John Lesbus of Electra 3 and 2 after a tight 36 holes.
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Associated Press
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Tex
West Texas
N. C. Bussey
Lubbock
Stamford
J. D. White
Dublin
Bussey
Frank Foxhall
Memphis
Vernon
John Lesbus
Electra
Foxhall
Higami Arrives in City for Bout with Cal Farley at Armory
Tsura Higami, prominent Japanese wrestler, lands in town for tonight’s Armory clash with Cal Farley. He touts top conditioning and favors Jiu Jitsu and catch as catch can for smaller fighters, boasting an undefeated record at his weight and notable draws against Strangler Lewis and Young Zebusco.
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Tsura Higami
Japan
Cal Farley
Armory
Higami
Australia
Strangler Lewis
Young Zebusco
Toots Mondt
Right-hander to join Dallas Steers in Houston Sunday
The pitcher will join the Dallas Steers at Houston Sunday after playing for Chicago, having come to Chicago from the Galveston Texas League club in 1928. Connally, a native of McGregor Texas, is the subject of the note.
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Chicago
Galveston
Connally
McGregor
Texas
Baseball magnates embrace lively ball rise in home runs
National League chief executive John Arnold Heydler reports owners see no need to curb the lively ball. After reviewing the western circuit and a Cincinnati owners meeting, they attribute the home run surge to new sluggers and see the change as favorable to players and fans.
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Associated Press
New York
John Arnold Heydler
Cincinnati
Heydler
Wrestler Tsura Eyes Challenge Against Farley
Tsura boasts he cannot predict his moves against Farley yet vows to wrestle his best. He dismisses excuses, speaks with cocky confidence, and notes most of his 180 bouts have been with heavier opponents, enjoying a chance to face a man near his weight.
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Farley
Man on Milwaukee bridge leaps to death after standoff
Hundreds watch policeman Raleigh Falke try to reason with Ed ward Kluge 56 atop a Milwaukee bridge. After a 20 minute argument Kluge leaped 45 feet into a dry creek bed. He survived but is severely injured and may die.
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Milwaukee
Raleigh Falke
Edward Kluge
Kluge
St Edward's Faces Move to Oak Cliff Dallas
Rev. Joseph Burke announces St Edward's University will relocate from near Austin to Oak Cliff Dallas after pledges from local civic groups are fulfilled. Formal announcement will follow.
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Dallas
Texas
St. Edward's University
Austin
Oak Cliff
Joseph Burke
Burke
Fate of Pete McKenzie Still in Doubt
Governor Moody and San Antonio Mayor C M Chambers met to discuss the fate of Pete McKenzie condemned for slaying Detective Chief Sam Street. A stay of execution was granted last week to permit talks. McKenzie’s father arrived from Baldwin Missouri as Bishop Capers and others urged clemency. If no intercession occurs, the electrocution is set for June 18.
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Texas
Pete McKenzie
Sam Street
San Antonio
Moody
C. M. Chambers
Chambers
McKenzie
Baldwin
Episcopal
William Capers
McKensie
Youth jailed on criminal assault charge
A 20 year old white youth was jailed in Houston Texas on a charge of attempted criminal assault against a 10 year old white girl. Deputies responding to the girl’s screams found her hysterical with a bruised head and torn clothes. Empty beer bottles were located nearby.
Hollywood Dress Shoppe Opens at New Polk Street Location
Bennie Bolnick, manager, announced the Hollywood Dress Shoppe is now open at 725 Polk Street after moving from 116 East Sixth Street. The shop continues to specialize in youthful fashions for the modern girl and aims to offer smart clothes without high prices. A formal opening will be announced next week.
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Hollywood Dress Shoppe
East Sixth Street
Polk Street
Bennie Bolnick
Republican Anti-Smith coalition eyed in Virginia race
In Lexington Virginia on June 14 Dr William Moseley Brown of Washington and Lee University signaled a coalition bid if nominated by both Anti Smith and Republicans He said he would run as an independent if chosen by Anti Smith and the GOP in the Roanoke convention upcoming Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Virginia
William Moseley Brown
Washington and Lee University
Dr. Brown
Roanoke
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