McLarnin Mandell Lightweight Title Showdown Looms
In New York May 16 the anticipated outdoor lightweight title clash at the Polo Grounds pits Jimmy McLarnin against Sammy Mandell before a potential 60 000 crowd. Mandell sharpens speed and power while McLarnin touts a knockout threat, echoing the long shadow of Benny Leonard’s era. The bout draws a $200 000 spectator allure as fans await the first big outdoor card of the season.
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Mandell and McLarnin Set for Polo Grounds Title Bout
In New York on May 16 Sammy Mandell the Rockford lightweight looks to counter Jimmy McLarnin who claims the crown. Physicals show Mandell taller by nearly two inches but with shorter reach, as both fighters prepare for their title clash at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night.
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Floral Park, Walkerville, Western Fuel win in circuit play
Floral Park beat West Side 10 7 at Parrot Flat. Walkerville defeated Englewood 19 11 at the Cinders. Western Fuel toppled Centerville 12 2 at Heb gen. Arch ie Edwards signs with Boston Braves for July tryout after no hit no run game.
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Athletics pound Indians in 15 to 2 win at Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 16 The Athletics hammered three Cleveland pitchers for 15 hits to take the first game of a five game series 15 to 2. Rube Walberg allowed five hits and won his fifth straight. Walter Miller started for Cleveland and was chased in the second inning as six hits and six runs crossed. Cobb Hale and Foxx led the attack with homers and a perfect day at bat for Foxx. Fonseca contributed a home run for the visitors in a lopsided box score.
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Final slugfests fuel Friday boxing card at Broadway
Fans filled the Elks gym to watch Kid Ponce Dixie Lahood and others sharpen their heavy work outs for Friday. The Legion card at Broadway features a Ponce Lahood 12 round main event, plus Al Rossberg versus Jerry Denny and several supporting bouts drawing strong advance sales from Anaconda Helena Great Falls Dillon and Deer Lodge fans.
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Sportsnotes from May dates Harold Carlson and Babe Ruth reference
On May 17 entries note Harold Carlson of the Chicago Nationals born in Rockford in 1894. Ad Wolgast stopped George Nemsic in nine rounds in Los Angeles in 1911. Blakesley of Wichita Western league hit five doubles against Omaha in 1921. Babe Ruth's homer tally cited for 1921 1923 and 1027, with multiple season marks.
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Briton Wraps Up Win In Messy British Golf Round
In blustery Hunstanton weather Miss Dorothy Campbell Hurd advances to the quarter finals after defeating rivals including Glenna Collett 3 and 2. Mabel Wragg of Yorkshire knocks out Collett as Americans struggle amid hail and a 40 mile wind with Molly Gourlay and Winn also advancing.
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Weather delay mars baseball results in multiple games
Rain affected schedules across the league with only two games played. Indianapolis defeated Columbus 7 to 4 while Western League matchups saw Des Moines 4 Wichita 13 and Omaha 4 Amarillo postponed due to rain. Pueblo beat Oklahoma City 3 to 2 and Tulsa won 8 to 7 in other completed affairs.
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Ray Aims To Beat Marathon Time In New York Event
Joie Ray readies for the New York to Long Beach marathon this Saturday after soaking his feet daily in salt water to toughen them. He finished third in Boston last month and hopes to improve, saying he is in better shape and his feet are tougher.
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Exhibition game ends in riot as Ruth and Gehrig mobbed
In New Haven the Yankees lost to the New Haven Eastern League club 6 to 5 in an exhibition attended by thousands of youths who rushed police and surged toward Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Byrd homered for New York, the lone homer of the game.
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Coast League Scores Hit By Long Games In Los Angeles And Oakland
In Los Angeles the Bees beat the Rincon Padres 7 to 4 in 11 innings with Davenport Ludolph and Whitney providing support while Barfoot and Hannah contributed for the losing side Sandberg started for Los Angeles and was relieved by others. In Oakland the Athletics defeated the Bears 3 to 1 as Knight Schmidt Sparks Gould and Lombardi pitched and batted for the winners.
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Derby eligibles in Oakdale race at Churchill Downs
Six Derby eligibles contested the Oakdale purse over a heavy track at Churchill Downs. Royal Julian led W. H. Whitehouse to win by a length and a half in the mile. Reigh Olga nosed out Blackwood for second with Bar None, Irish Pal, Mop Up and Golden Racket far back. The Derby favorite Reigh Count is expected to stay strong even if rain worsens the track.
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