Cleveland Moves Up as Birds Defeat to Third Place 7-3 Champs
New York May 2. The Boston Braves lead the National League, while the Washington Senators top the American. Cleveland Indians rout Chicago White Sox 11 to 1 for their eighth straight win, with Wes Ferrell earning his fifth victory. The Braves, Cubs, and Cardinals also highlight a day of shaken standings.
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Golf for Beginners Emphasizes Control Over Power
The article advises beginners to focus on grip and stance, then practice with a mashie about 20 yards from the green. It notes short wrist-driven strokes require minimal pivot and reveal that power isn’t needed for distance. Starting with short shots reduces later swing complications.
Bobcats face five games in six days in big Ohio U baseball week
Ohio University's Bobcats endure a grueling five games in six days schedule starting with a postponed match versus St. Paul’s University of Japan. They will play Marietta, Cincinnati at home, and West Virginia at Morgantown with pitching depth as Peden tests his hurlers.
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Wolfe to Start Against Cincinnati as Schreiber Rests
Don faces a tough call with Bill Schreiber limited by leg trouble and Alex Pike needing support at third. Schreiber is set to catch today then rest tomorrow to be ready for Cincinnati.
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Linesmen in Davis Cup draw boos as calls fail
A tennis Davis Cup tie with Canada drew criticism for officiating with linesmen seemingly asleep. Calls near the lines were often incorrect and players waited for decisions. The writer suggests simple timing devices or a hot seat to keep officials alert, noting Jack Quinn’s success on a wild pitch.
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Big Five Babe Ruth Sings One Hit in Five At Bats
Babe Ruth had one hit in five at bats as his team faced rivals while Lou Gehrig went 1 for 4. AL Simmons Hack Wilson and Bill Terry were idle in the game setting.
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Zaleski Wins In 11 Innings Over Merchants
Zaleski rallied to tie 5 5 in the eighth and won 6 5 in 11 innings against the Athens Merchants. Hays led with three hits including a double and a homer, while Molihan pitched well for Zaleski and Zipperman fanned 13. Tollman doubled twice for Athens.
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Cash Shortage Threatens U S Olympic Team Size
Philadelphia May 2 The American Olympic committee faces a crisis as only 34000 of 450000 needed has been raised. Avery Brundage warns the United States may enter fewer teams at Los Angeles if funds remain short.
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Baseball matchups for national league and major associations
Cincinnati visits St Louis while Chicago faces Pittsburgh in the national league. Boston plays Philadelphia and Brooklyn meets New York. In the American association Louisville hosts Milwaukee and Indianapolis plays Kansas City. Columbus visits St Paul and Toledo travels to Minneapolis.
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Sophomores Step Forward in Ohio State Spring Sports
Ohio State University sees sophomores claim key roles across sports this spring as many former yearlings win varsity berths over veterans. Notable performers include Donald Bennett of Columbus a leading midwest sprinter and John Wonsowitz of Gary Indiana a pole vault record holder at 13 feet 6 inches. Earl Johnson of Prospect sets a new OSU shot put mark and nears the hammer record, while Carl Cramer of Dayton shows versatility by throwing the javelin. Earle Buch- continues with the tennis team.
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Committee ranks sports in box list to save program funds
A committee weighing cuts to the country’s sports program ranks activities by importance from track and field to modern pentathlon. The plan considers eliminating teams unless sportsmen and citizens push for continued funding.
Reds Aim For Fifth Straight Win In Pittsburgh Series
Cincinnati manager Dan tiptoes toward fifth straight win sending Silas Johnson against the Cardinals in the opener in Louis. Reds dump Pirates 9 to 5 at Redland Field as Harris is knocked out early and Douthit Hafey Shevlin Grantham Durocher Lucas pace the attack with timely hits and four run burst in the fifth.
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Ohio State Teams Feature Promising Fresh Faces
Youngstown and Manning Kerb in Cincinnati compete for an open spot alongside veterans. Pfaff Smith of Loveland is a top Buckeye polo scorer and joins Perry Garver Omaha Neb Robert Kelley and Alan Tracewell Columbus as OSU golf standouts. Walter Dolch University Heights is the lone sophomore earning a baseball spot.
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Derby Dope Scrambled By Weekend Derby Events
Kentucky Derby dope was scrambled after Top Flight's defeat Burning Blase's injury and the rise of new favorites for the 18th running at Churchill Downs. Burgoo King Brother Joe Universe and Economic top contenders. Col Bradley's Derby Day double entry may drop to 3-1.
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National Ripley Believe It or Not Contest Opens
The Messenger announces a nationwide Believe It or Not contest open to readers in the United States and Canada. Prizes include trips to Cuba and Quebec, a Rockne car, Encyclopaedia Britannica set, silver cabinet, and Gruen Guild watch. Entries must be legible, one side per sheet, with proof, mailed by May 16, daily judging for local prizes, grand prizes decided by Mr Ripley.
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