Bud Simmons Meets Cal Farley in Armory Clash
Bud Simmons 148 pounds and Cal Farley 150 pounds set for a fast paced Armory bout tonight. Farley and Tiny have strong records with recent West Coast and Texas showings. Tiny holds a decisive edge over Eddie Walsh and a three hour draw with Robin a. Al Anderson, the match maker, says advance ticket sales indicate a solid crowd and tickets are on sale at City Drug Store.
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Bud Simmons
Cal Farley
Armory
Farley
Tiny
West Coast
Texas
Eddie Walsh
Robin A
al Anderson
City Drug Store
Drivers Banquet to Divide Purse After 500 Mile Race
Ray Keech of Philadelphia will receive about 40 000 in cash and trophies at a drivers banquet in Indianapolis dividing a 101 500 purse. Louis Meyer finished second earning about 19 000, Jimmy Gleason about 7 000, with many others receiving shares as the accident death of Bill Spence in the race was noted. Keech also earned 1 000 points toward the 1929 driving championship and had set a world record speed of 207 miles per hour recently.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ray Keech
Philadelphia
Speedway
Bill Spence
Los Angeles
Spence
Louis Meyer
High Gate
Calif
Jimmy Gleason
Carl Marchese
Kansas City
Speed Gardner
Fred Winnai
Louis Chiron
Paris
France
Billy Arnold
Chicago
Cliff Bergere
Fred Frame
Deacon Litz
Dubois
Lou Moore
Moore
Keech
Major League Leaders As Of May 30
The AP notes national leaders across batting and pitching. O Doul tops the NCB with .415, Hafey drives in 41 RBIs, Frisch collects 58 hits and 17 doubles, Klein leads with 11 home runs, and Cuyler has 11 steals. American leaders include Foxx hitting .424, Gehringer with 40 runs, Simmons 46 RBIs, Alexander 65 hits, and Uhle superb on the mound with a 9 win tally.
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Associated Press
O’doul
Phillies
Doubit
Cards
Hafey
Frisch
L. Waner
Pirates
Ott
Giants
Klein
Cuyler
Cubs
Grimes
Foxx
Athletics
Gehringer
Tigers
Simmons
Cats Have New Bosses Today
Fort Worth Texas League Cats gain new control as Ted W Robinson and S S Lard purchase controlling interest from W K Stripling the club president since 1916 and the estate of Paul Lagrave.
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Associated Press
Fort Worth
Texas
Jakie Atz
Ted W. Robinson
S. S. Lard
W. K. Stripling
Paul Lagrave
Boston woman walks 42 1 2 miles in eight hours
Miss Eleanora Sears of Boston completed a 42 1 2 mile walk from Fontainebleau to the Ritz hotel in eight hours and thirty minutes. She started at 5 02 a m and finished at 1 37 p m reporting she felt fine and remained alert and cheerful.
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Associated Press
Paris
Eleanora Sears
Boston
Fontainebleau
Ritz Hotel
Beaumont Pitcher To Marry Sunday
Liberty May 31 Arthur B. Riviere Beaumont pitcher and Katherine Jay UT beauty queen of 1927 will wed at the bride’s Houston home Sunday. Riviere’s father a county pioneer once raised wages for a Chinese cook who reacted with surprise at the pay increase.
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Liberty
Arthur B. Riviere
Beaumont
Katherine Jay
University of Texas
Houston
Riviere
Promising Rookies Shine in Opening Day Bats and Gloves
Earl Averill debuts for Cleveland with a homer off Earl Whitehill and quickly proves a major league force. The Coast standout batted .354 last year and tops the league in speed and on-base threat. Fellow rookies Ernest Swanson of Cincinnati, Dale Alexander of Detroit, and Clarence Hoffman of Chicago show early promise with strong hitting and speed. Charley Gelbert, Larry French, and John Frederick also impress for St Louis, Pittsburgh, and Brooklyn respectively as a new season unfolds.
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San Francisco Seals
Cleveland
Detroit
Averill
Earl Whitehill
Wim
Wigor
Tris Speaker
Earl
Athletics
Yankees
Aper
Ernest Evar Swanson
Cincinnati Reds
Mission Club
San Francisco
Swanson
Jack Hendricks
Polo Grounds
Dale Alexander
Harry Heilmann
Alex
Toronto
Clarence Hoffman
Sacramento
White Sox
Johnny Mostil
Charley Gelbert
Larry French
Pirates
John Frederick
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Compston Leads Hagen in Moor Park 36 Hole Match
Archie Compston led Walter Hagen two up after the first round of a 36 hole match at Moor Park England as rain and delay mar Pennsylvanian Hagen arrived late for the start. Hagen caused a public stir by missing the 10:30 am tee time and appearing nearly an hour late, while Compston waited for the American before beginning.
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Associated Press
Moor Park
Eng
Archie Compston
Walter Hagen
Haig
Hagen
Compston
Polo Player Wounded in Gun Duel in St Paul
Lieut Walter Raymond Miller polo player and Third Infantry officer at Fort Snelling was seriously wounded in a pistol duel over a woman. Dr William Hirst 58 sought by police after the shooting with Miller. Both Hirst and Nan Ferguson 26 were held for questioning.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Walter Raymond Miller
Third Infantry
Fort Snelling
William H. Hirst
Nan Elizabeth Ferguson
Lieut. Miller
Dr. Hirst
Miss Ferguson
Athletics Extend Lead Over Yankees to Seven and a Half
The Athletics extended their lead over the Yankees to seven and a half games after Decoration Day doubleheaders. Bob Grove and Old Jack Quinn led a 9 2 win, and 9 3 victory as the Senators beat the Yankees twice. Washington knocked out Pennock in the opener 8 5 and rallied to win 4 3 in the nightcap. The Browns and Tigers split, Detroit taking 14 6 in the morning and St Louis the 13 9 afternoon. Cleveland beat Chicago 6 5, White Sox won 3 2, Pirates beat Cubs 4 0, Cardinals tied Pirates with 5 1 and 8 2 wins, Giants defeated Robins 8 7 then 15 6, McGraw notches first two wins.
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Yankees
Bob Grove
Old Jack Quinn
Boston
A's
Senators
Washington
Herb Pennock
Henry Johnson
Wiley Moore
Tom Zachary
Browns
Tigers
Connie Mack
Braves
Phillies
Pirates
Cubs
Bruins
Cardinals
Reds
John J. McGraw
Giants
Robins
Montana Outpoints Dallas Bantam Boxer
Jose Montana of Mexico City outpointed Dallas bantam Joe McCommas in a 10 round feature. Johnny Garraway of Dallas won on a foul against Pedro Andrada in the fifth round of a six round bout. Sailor Herrera of San Antonio defeated Tex Ray of Fort Worth.
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United Press
Dallas
Jose Montana
Mexico City
Joe McCommas
Dallas Bantam
Johnny Garraway
Pedro Andrada
Tampico
Mexico
Sailor Berrera
San Antonio
Tex Ray
Fort Worth
Master Cheats Chef Until Honest Reply Sparks Fury
A chef questions a master about long standing deceit after being praised for cooking. The master’s reply implies favoritism and triggers the cook’s realization of possible cheating spanning years. The exchange reveals tension and mistrust between employer and employee.
Presbyterians and Orioles Meet Tonight at Metro Park
Tonight at six the Orioles and Presbyterians clash at Metro Park in the City League finale. Lincoln Lifers routed the Denver Railroaders 10 to 0 yesterday as Underwriters shone and Denver made eleven errors.
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Presbyterians Cross Ash
Metro Park
Lincoln Lifers
Denver Railroaders
Denver
Abrhpore Jones
Richardson
Thompson
Risley
Welch
Caskey
Broaddus
Hudspeth
Maxwell
King
Archibald
Lincoln
Ak Evans
Keith
S. B. Gibson
Nickleaus
Ammons
Weaver
Baylor
Allen
Middleton
S. Gibson
Dye
Inn
Lincoln Life
Ibson
McClements
Stockton
Bunion Boys Cross State Line Today
Lordsburg New Mexico May 31 The bunion boys in the Pyle cross country race cross another state line today in a 38 mile run to Douglas Arizona Herbert Hedeman 55 year old runner from Australia set the pace for his youthful competitors in yesterday's 64 mile lap from Deming and finished first in 8 27 37 He advanced to eighth place in elapsed time by his victory deposing Harry Abramowitz of New York Pete Gavazzi England leader in elapsed time retained his margin of 21 minutes 10 seconds by tying Johnny Salo Passaic New Jersey for second place
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Associated Press
Lordsburg
N. M
Bunion Boys
Pyle
Douglas
Ariz
Herbert Hedeman
Australia
Deming
Harry Abramowitz
New York
Pete Gavuazi
England
Johnny Salo
Passaic
N. J
Afternoon rout boosts home win at Baker Bowl
The home team bounced back after an 8 to 7 morning clash at Baker Bowl and dominated in the afternoon, closing with an 11 to 5 victory.
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Baker Bowl
Sammy Vick Returns to Southern League
Dallas on May 31 United Press reports Sammy Vick outfielder will finish with Dallas today before being sent back to New Orleans of the Southern League who have moved him to Chattanooga. Jimmy Moore to be reinstated on Dallas roster when Vick departs.
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United Press
Dallas
Sammy Vick
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Jimmy Moore
Kansas City
Vick
Baseball standings and matchups across leagues
Yesterday results show Cleveland beat St Louis 6-2 and Detroit 14-9 while New York won 5-3 and Philadelphia tied 9-9. Cincinnati lost 1-2. St Louis 5-8. Chicago 5-0. Boston 2-3. Philadelphia 7-11. Brooklyn 7-6. New York 8-15. Today Cincinnati at St Louis. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. Shreveport at Dallas. Houston at San Antonio. Wichita Falls at Fort Worth. Beaumont at Waco. Wichita at Oklahoma City rained. Des Moines vs Omaha. Denver vs Pueblo. Topeka at Oklahoma City. Wichita at Tulsa. Denver at Pueblo. American Association leaders include Kansas City 7-3 and Milwaukee 6-4.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
St. Lewis
Shreveport
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Wichita Falls
Fort Worth
Beaumont
Waco
Wac
Ecoee
Wichita
Oklahoma City
Topeka
Tulsa
Des Moines
Omaha
Denver
Pueblo
Oklahoma City Esc
Tulsa Scccoscs
Topeke
Tod Topeka
American Association
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Louisville
Indianapolis
Tome
Chieazo Ceeceeseees
Baseball Leaders and Home Run Totals Across Leagues
The list shows top hitters and leaders by home runs with names and team affiliations. Highlights include Ott and Gehrig tied at 11, Jackson and Hafey at 10, Ruth at 9, and Simmons at 9 for the top marks. yesterday's two homerists Frederick Klein Alexander and others follow with single and double counts. Overall totals: National League 212 runs, American League 152, combined total 364.
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United Press
Ott
Giants
Gehrig
Yankees
Klein
Phillies
Jackson
Hafey
Cards
Ruth
Yanks
Simmons
Athletics
O’doul
Bottomley
Foxx
Frederick
Dodgers
Alexander
Tigers
Hurst
Friberg
MacFarrell
Orsatti
Waner
Pirates
Heilmann
Lazzeri
Falk
Indians
Kress
Browns
Robins Lose Two Stars For Western Tour
The Brooklyn Robins will be without two stars on their Western tour opener in St Louis. Dazzy Vance and Del Bissonette miss the trip due to illness, with Harvey Hendrick at first base in their stead. Vance and Bissonette may rejoin later as pitcher Alex Ferguson was sold to Buffalo on waivers.
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United Press
New York
Brooklyn Robins
St. Louis
Dazzy Vance
del Bissonette
Harvey Hendrick
Vance
Bissonette
Alex Ferguson
Robins
Phillies
Buffalo International League
Celti
Southern Association Scores From Recent Games
Memphis defeated New Orleans 7 to 5 in Memphis while Nashville prevailed 7 to 4 over Atlanta 6 to 1 in Nashville. Little Rock lost 5 to 6 to Mobile and Chattanooga trailed Birmingham 0 to 9 in the first game as the second game was called on account of wet grounds.
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Southern Association
Memphis
New Orleans
Nashville
Atlanta
Little Rock
Mobile
Chattanooga
Birm Phen
Wet Grounds
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