Derby Field May Include Quatrain and Kentucky Cardinal
Chicago owned Mark Master appears out of Kentucky Derby contention after a training injury. Quatrain remains the leading Derby choice, with Kentucky Cardinal emerging as a rival as Churchill Downs preps for the race. A tentative 20 starters is listed, with favorites including Quatrain, Kentucky Cardinal, and other noted contenders.
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Thomas Temple Hoyne
Louisville Ky
Mark Master
H. G. Shimp
Chicago
Quatrain
Frank Croissant
Churchill Downs
Kentucky Cardinal
Chief Uncas
Captain Hal
Alamadel
Chantey
Backbone
Lee O. Conner
King Nadi
Stiirrup Cup
Our General
Singlefoot
Stepalong
Sumpter
Prince of Bourbon
Supremus
Bill Strap
Annihilator
Sor of John
Sir Peter
When Is a Third Strike Out With Runners On Base
The rule states the batsman is out on a third strike if the ball is not caught only when there is a runner on first and fewer than two outs. With two outs the third strike must be caught to retire the batsman, preventing a possible double play.
Baseball scores from major leagues and associations
In a series of reported games, Columbus defeated Kansas 9 to 3, St Paul beat Louisville 11 to 7, Indianapolis triumphed over Muinneapolis 7 to 4, Milwaukee 6, Toledo 4. Philadelphia led New York 13 to 5, Brooklyn 6, Boston 1, with others postponed. American League shows Cleveland 7, York 2, and Strolt 14, St ton 9, Washington 4.
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Cécerbe
Essere Cove
Philadelphia
Chicago
St. Louis
Pau
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
American Association Columbus
Kansas
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Muinneapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
National League
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
American League Co
York
Spieee
Strolt
St. Ton
Washington
Minneapolis
Uisville
American League Metroit
Coches
Bails Flanclphin
Ton
National League Cinnati
Rooklyn
Bosto de York
Miladelphia
T. Tours
Pittsburgh
American Association Schedules Matchups Across Major Cities
A listing shows Columbus at Kansas City Toledo at Milwaukee and other games including Detroit at St. Louis and Cincinnati at Chicago. A Chicagoan who attempted a holdup was shot, noted amid the day’s events.
Cobb and Speaker Face Last Stand as Managers
Two legendary American League figures, Ty Cobb of Detroit and Tris Speaker of the Cleveland Indians, are said to be negotiating one year contracts with pay around 60 000 and 50 000 respectively. Both face pressure to deliver a successful season as managers while Cobb also plays.
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York
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Detroit
Tris Speaker
Crevélain Indians
Cobb
Speaker
Babe Ruth
Lee Fohl
Taps sounded for Garden as Dundee laid to rest
Old Madison Square Garden, famed prize ring temple, held its last rites as Johnny Dundee, still unburied in memory, watched Sid Terris win by six to four rounds with two rounds even. Attendees included Jack Dempsey and widow, John Ringling, Johnny Mullen, Jimmy DeForrest, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, Senator Walker, and Muldoon.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Dundee
Sid Terris
Dundee
Joe Murphies
Fistiana
Terris
Jack and Mrs. Dempsey
John Ringling
Johnny Mullen
Jimmy DeForrest
Philadelphia
Jack O’brien
James J. Walker
William Muldoon
Zach Wheat Batting Over .400 Early Baseball Season
Zach Wheat of the Brooklyn Dodgers has hit well so far this season. He is batting well above .400 after starting in the major leagues in 1909.
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Zach Wheat
Brooklyn Dodgers
White Sox Top Indians 7 to 2 Behind Blanken ship
Ten Blankenship pitched well and got support from timely hitting as the White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 7 to 2. Key hits included a Barrett homer and a four-run fifth inning on singles by Mostil Collins and a double by Falk.
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Cleveland
White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
Mostil
Collins
Falk
Barrett
Yowell
Shaute
Sox
Spurgeon
Speaker
Sewell
Hendrick
Blankenship
Sheeley
Knode
Dempsey May Fight in California This Summer
California boxing boom grows with 750 plus licenses and new arenas. Jack Dempsey teases two possible LA bouts this summer including a title defense, amid offers near 500000 to box 36 minutes against Tommy Gibbons and rival plans for Renault or other opponents.
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Copeland C. Burg
Los Angeles
California
New
Dorado
Mickey Walker
Bort
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Gibbons
St. Paul
Dempsey
Jack Karnes
Gibbons
Jack Renault
Tex Rickard
Sammy Mandell
New York
Phil Salvadore
Amateurs face cut to sixteen in national golf
New York May 5 The USGA halves the field for the national amateur championship from thirty two to sixteen sparking debate among contenders led by Bobby Jones as the event nears Pittsveega with many top amateurs still in contention and several likely to miss match play.
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New York
Pittsveega
Bobby Jones
United States Golf Association
Elimi
Dempsey Sets Sail as He Talks of Wills Fight
Jack Dempsey, about to sail for Europe aboard the Berengaria, says only a fitting offer could keep him from defending his title this outdoor season. The New York State Athletic Commission says it may force a Wills bout or block Mickey Walker's manager from duties in New York. He shows readiness to fight Wills but plans to enjoy Europe and train for a return.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Europe
New York State Athletic Commission
Harry Wills
Dempsey
Wills
Jack Kearns
Mickey Walker
Willa
Kearns
Will
Walker
Mickey
Harry Greb
Polo Grounds
Fewer and fancier entries likely as qualifying round tightens
The committee plans to trim championship eligibles to about 150 when the August 31 round opens. Players with handicaps of three or better will gain admission only with proof of ability and recent tournament records. The trend is toward stricter standards and stronger entrants.
Tagging the Bases
The American League race tightens as Chicago wins while Philadelphia Washington and Cleveland lose. The White Sox beat Cleveland 7 to 2 with strong hitting and Ted Blankenship pitching well. Ty Cobb matches a modern league record with three homers a double and two singles in six at bats as the Tigers win 14 to 8. Sisler extends his hitting streak to twenty games.
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Sweden
Cleveland
White Sox
International News Service
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Ted Blankenship
Siuglgerea
Ty Cobb
St. Tous
Tigers
Sisler
Yankees Break Losing Streak With 8 4 Win Over Athletics
The Yankees ended a five game slide by defeating the Athletics 8 to 4. Key contributors and scoring bursts helped secure the victory at the park. The win improves the Yankees' record and halts the skid.
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Yankees
Athletics
Red Sox pound Washington pitchers to win 9 4
The Red Sox routed five Washington hurlers for a decisive 9 to 4 victory. John Scott, noted comeback player, dropped his first decision of the season as Philadelphia surged to an 18 to 6 win while the Giants fell to Knight after the third inning.
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Red Sox
Washington
John Scott
Phillies
Giants
Knight
Dodgers Dominate Braves 6 1 In Opening Run
Grimes starred for the Dodgers as they crushed the Braves 6 to 1, with Grimes at his liquid best delivering dominant pitching and timely hits to secure the win.
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Grimes
Dodgers
Braves
Former Yankees pitchers remembered with Miller catching for Dodgers
Two former players, Jack Warhop and the unnamed pitcher, reminisced about their big league days with the Yankees while Miller served as catcher for Brooklyn. The recollections touch on era detail and shared games from the past.
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Jack Warhop
New
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