Derby contenders train at Churchill Downs in muddy workouts
Eastern Derby candidates appeared at Churchill Downs as rain-soaked track conditions persisted. Jockeys and trainers assessed Derby prospects including Sweeping Away, Prince of Bourbon, Flying Ebony, Chief Uncas, and Ken tucky Cardinal with several workouts clocked in brisk times.Trainer Jimmy Rowe expected with Whitney horses as Derby week nears. Quatrain completed a public trial but will not race again before the Derby.
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Churchill Downs
Prince of Bourbon
Almadel
Hal Price Headley
T. E. Griffiths
Chief Uncas
Flying Ebony
G. A. Cochran
Black Gold
Jimmy Rowe
Whitney
Backbone
Chantey
Bud Fisher
Lee Canfield
Kentucky Cardinal
Frederick Johnson
Johnson
Quatrain
Athletes Tee Off in Summer Golf Program at Athens Club
The Athens Country Club hosts an extensive summer golf program with eleven club tournaments plus six matches against outside clubs. Instructions discuss swing basics, practice, and the need for proper technique over following “wisdom” from casual friends, emphasizing consistency and fundamentals.
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Athens Country Club
Scott Longest Streak Keeps Baseball Fans Alert
Everett Scott of the New York Yankees saw his ironman run end at 1307 consecutive games when he sat out a lineup. The veteran shortstop began June 20, 1916, and overcame wrecks illness and injuries to reach the mark, now unlikely to be surpassed.
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Pipe
Fred Luderus
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Trade Between Yanks and Sox Drafts Five Players
Edward G. Barrow leads Yankees moves west to dismantle the club with a potential deal to the White Sox in Chicago. Waite Hoyt and Everett Scott head list of likely movers as New York seeks infield and outfield help including Ruth and possibly Bib Falk Johnny Mostil or Whitey Witt as trade targets.
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Ben Paschal
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Harris Wins Pitching Duel as Athletics Defeat Indians
Harris pitched a 2 to 1 victory over Joe Shaute and started the eighth inning rally with a two out double. He scored on Bishop's single, Bishop reached second on a plate throw, and Dykes drove in the winning run with a single to left.
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Gibbons Prepares for Tunney Bout with Atlantic City Training
Tom Gibbons will depart for Atlantic City today with manager Ed Die Kane and sparring partners to finish training for the June 5 heavyweight title bout against Gene Tunney at the Polo Grounds. He will use the Dog Track quarters once used by Luis Firpo. Tunney has been training at White Sulphur Springs for over a week. The note on Chicago life expectancy follows.
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St. Paul
Eddie Kane
Atlantic City
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Dempsey
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White Sulphur Springs
Baseball scores from leagues and games postponed
American Association results include Columbus 8 over Minneapolis 7 and Milwaukee 10 over Indianapolis 3 with St. Paul 13 beating Toledo 5 and Louisville 14 over Kansas City 9. National League games postponed due to rain. American League scores show Philadelphia 2 over Cleveland 1 and Detroit 4 over Chicago v. Boston 7 while St. Louis 19 defeated New York 10.
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Matchups Set Across League Cities
A series of basketball pairings features Columbus at Minneapolis, Toledo at St. Paul, Indianapolis at Milwaukee, Louisville at Kansas City, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Boston, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Boston at Cleveland, Washington at St. Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, and New York at Chicago.
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Hugh meets to ge held track meets at schools
The senior and junior high schools will hold track meets this weekend on municipal playgrounds. The senior boys interclass meet is at 3:39 Thursday with events ending Friday. pole vault high hurdles and mile run are omitted. A cup goes to the winning class and individuals receive honors. The junior high meetup is at 1 pm Saturday for boys and girls with a three event limit and entries due by Wednesday.
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Yankee home runs highlight 1930s lineup totals
A compact tally shows players Meusel Pipp Paschal and Schang for the Yankees with Williams home runs against Browns and Bluege of the Senators. Totals list 7 in the American League and 95 in the National League.
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Pipp
Paschal
Schang
Williams
Browns
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Senators
National League
Last Night's Fights at Columbus
Columbus bantamweight Eddie O'Dowd defeated Al Zeimer 120 pounds in 12 rounds. Mike O'Dowd drew Willie Sullivan after 6 rounds. Lou Broom beat Kid Williams all 6 rounds. Bennie Neeb defeated K. Broan in 4 rounds. New York Carl Duane...
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Willie Sullivan
Cincinnati
Lou Broom
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Boxing Roundup of Matches Across Cities
In York a ten round decision saw Izzy Cooper lose to a New York opponent. In Chester Buddy Burk stopped Charley Boyd in one round. Howard “Kida” Stewart earned a decision over Lew Baker in eight rounds in Philadelphia. Crick Lydell and Soldier Johnson of Wilmington drew after six rounds. Kid Stansbury stopped Patsy Garrity in two rounds at Chester. In Buffalo Rocky Kansas defeated Joe Dawson in six rounds. Art Weigand knocked out Tony Stabenau in Buffalo’s sixth round. Eddie Welsh of Notre Dame beat Jack Oakes in Buffalo in six rounds. Ted Estabrook of Niles defeated Harry Stucki of New York in six rounds.
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Buddy Burk
Charley Boyd
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Joe Dawson
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Art Weigand
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Eddie Welsh
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Ted Estabrook
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Harry Stucki
Walter Johnson Tops White Sox With 108th Shutout
Walter Johnson struck out four to earn his 108th shutout, beating the White Sox 9 to 0. The victory raises his lifetime strikeout total to 3,232 in a dominant performance.
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