Yankees Poised for Strong Season As Runners-Up Aim High
The New York Yankees sweep through a late May stretch, leaving rival clubs in the dust and moving within reach of a dominant pace. With pitchers Bill Shores and Jim Johnson shining, they outplayed the Athletics in a race that turned into a tribute to their powerful batting and overall depth.
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Mondays Results From American Association Action
Columbus defeated Louisville 12 to 6, Indianapolis beat Toledo 7 to 6, Minneapolis won 7 to 3 against St. Paul, and Kansas City edged Milwaukee 4 to 3.
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Cincinnati Beats Chicago 2 1 In Only League Game
National League action saw Cincinnati defeat Chicago 2 to 1 in the lone scheduled game. The win boosts Cincinnati in the standings while Chicago drops another decision.
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Baseball scoreboard for the day
In the American League New York defeated Philadelphia 11 to 4 and Washington beat Boston 2 to 0 in the first game. The second game between Washington and Boston was called off by rain. St Louis edged Chicago 2 to 1.
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Tuesday Nba matchups feature Columbus Louisville clash
Columbus travels to Louisville while Toledo visits Indianapolis and Milwaukee goes to Kansas City. Minneapolis hosts St Paul in a three game Tuesday lineup.
National League Baseball Pairings Preview
Boston visits Philadelphia as New York faces Brooklyn and Cincinnati meets Chicago. St. Louis travels to Pittsburgh in a set of Eastern and Central Division matchups.
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Seagle Reports National Football Schedule Matchups
The lineup lists Chicago at St. Louis, Detroit at Cleveland, Washington at New York, and Philadelphia at Boston for upcoming games.
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Floods Ravage St John District in Montreal Area
The worst floods in its history swept through the St. John's district of Canada. Three small communities were cut off from outside communications and one sent appeals for help to the provincial government.
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Reigh Count Injured Leg Out of Belmont Stakes
Reigh Count, Derby winner owned by Mrs J J Hertz, will skip the Belmont Stakes due to a leg injury. The plan is to rest him at Arlington after moving from Churchill Downs, with possible autumn aims against Victorian for the 3 year old American turf title. Trainer B S Mitchell says the colt is sound aside from the leg, hindering Belmont entry and the chance at undisputed honors.
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Hit-Skip Driver Strikes Man in Vinton City
HAMDEN May 29 John Blake of Monroe Michigan was struck by a car near Stanton's store on Main Street around 11 45 Sunday night. The driver fled the scene. Blake, former Vinton County prosecuting attorney, was headed to McArthur for business and was not seriously injured.
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Revival Services Planned in Airline Church of Christ
Revival services will begin June 4 at the Airline Church of Christ led by O. L. Mank myer for two weeks. Topics in week one include The Spirit of the Thirty Three The Man Without a Backbone How To Rightly Divide the Word The Other Cheek and the Second Mile and Asking God Questions.
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Canzoneri Defends Featherweight Title in New Orleans Knockout
Tony Canzoneri defended his featherweight crown by knocking out Claudio Wilson of Birmingham in the first round at New Orleans on May 29.
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Prominent Sports Figures Highlight Varied Public Address
The program features Clarence De Mar addressing on The Race That Wins after Prof Tunney at Yale, while Strangler Lewis may speak on necking and Canzoneri defends a title. Also possible appearances by McCoy, Zbyszko, Connolly, Babe Ruth, and a C. C. Pyle dissertation on a racing misdirection.
Three Charges Against Weaver Filed by Roush
POMEROY May 29 Chief of Police Roush swore out a warrant for Curt Weaver owner of the Weaver Clothing store on Main street. Three charges allege driving drunk using intoxicating liquor and resisting an officer. Weaver reportedly backed into a car and then hit it a second time. Roush forced Weaver from the car and the two struggled before Weaver was taken to jail. He was released on a 260 dollar bond and bound for nine o'clock tonight.
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Middleport Boy Wins Praise at State Marble Tournament
May 2% A Middleport delegation returns from Columbus after Russell Kinard 18 and Park Street School principal August White attend the marble tournament. Kinard shines early but exits after two rounds as a Lancaster boy claims the state title. A banquet at the Chittenden hotel hosts many dignitaries and press. The event features a nine-ring shoot at the coliseum with 45 contestants.
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Senior Class Wins Nineteenth Annual Pomeroy Field Meet
The Pomeroy high school field and track meet saw four new records set by seniors led by Wiggins Russell and Phillips. The senior class earned 6 points to take first, with sophomores 24, juniors 23.5, freshmen 9. The Central school won the grade school meet with 82 points.
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Plea Ends Shooting Case in Pomeroy Court
Jacob Wright pleaded guilty to shooting with intent to wound in Dark Hollow incident. Prosecutor accepted the plea and Wright was sentenced to an indeterminate term in the penitentiary. A jury panel was relieved, and the jury box was emptied for refilling by the jury commission.
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Marriages In Pomeroy Area Tie Two Couples
Karl Monday and Carl Sar, both farmers from Guysville, wed Ethel Riggs a 26 year old Pomeroy teacher in a ceremony by Rev J O Weed at the Pomeroy Methodist church. Fred Lemley 22 a Middleport miner and Eva Lena Foley 21 of Middleport obtained a license to marry and were married by Rev James at the Baptist church in Middleport.
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Visitation Notices Span Chicago Columbus and Washington Trips
Miss Louise Sommers of Chicago visits sister Mrs. Lawrence Bing in Columbus. Mrs. Bing returns from Columbus visit. Sherman Belknap and family from Columbus visit Belknap relatives in Columbus. Clarence Belknap graduates during the gathering. Brakeman Kinard and J W Kincaid attend Russell Kinard’s state marble tournament in Columbus. Edgar Ervin family end short visit and return to Columbus. Eleanor Lansbury returns from Washington business school to sumter vacation with her parents.
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Middleport Fishing Club Cleans Up After Camp Trip
The Middleport Fishing club broke camp at Cheshire on Sunday evening and were seen carrying tubs of fish from their houseboat. Officials say the catch signals a successful trip and the club plans another outing later in the season.
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Southern visitors gather for Decoration Day week
Mrs. Winnifred Skidmore spends a week in Charleston with Miss Grace Skidmore and others while relatives from Cincinnati Denver and Columbus arrive. Jacksonville guest attends graduation and joins family at the home of Mr and Mrs J Fisher. George Frye and nephew Bill from Columbus visit relatives Mrs Hysell and daughter through Decoration Day.
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Sprouse boy suffers arm fracture from grape vine swing
Marvin Sprouse fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sprouse of Grand Street Sustained a fracture of the left arm above the wrist Sunday afternoon when a grape vine swing broke he was thrown from the swing in Middleport authorities noted no other injuries
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Lancaster Boy Wins Annual Marble Meet
Carl Kruckenberg, 14, of Lancaster, won the championship in the Columbus Citizen Inter-City Marble tournament at the State Fair Grounds Coliseum on May 26. Semi-finalists included Elmer Shonkwiler of West Portsmouth, Frank Mugrage of Marietta, Charles Shaw of Coshocton, Edison Bresler of Amanda, and others from Pleasantville Carroll South Webster and Washington H.
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Coroner Probes Grade Crossing Crash Near Bellevue
Bellevue reports a grade crossing accident late yesterday resulting in three deaths. Coroner C. L. Bell of Huron County opened the inquiry, confirming fatalities and initiating an official investigation.
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Birth of Marie Eleanor Weiss in May
Mr and Mrs Charles Weiss of East State Street announce the birth of their daughter Marie Eleanor Weiss on Saturday May 246.
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Indianapolis 600 set to break speed record says drivers
Twenty eight drivers prepared for the Indianapolis speedway 600 mile race with noon deadline for qualifiers. Officials expect a new speed mark as practice times show record potential. Duray leads in No 1 Frontal Drive as favorites with Woodbury and others close behind.
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Seven Arraigned Before Mayor Moore For Traffic Fines
Seven defendants including Marie Hayden Adrian Slaughter Charles McNeal Harold Wise and William Hahn were arraigned before Mayor Alex Moore for failing to stop at stop signs and were each fined five dollars plus costs ordered by special traffic officer James Lewis. Also detained on Court street Co tL Denison and Frank Moler were ordered in and paid one dollar fines.
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Home Run Club standings sparks strong hits
Ruth of the Yankees leads the Home Run Club with 16, followed by Gehrig and Dugan of the Yankees and Cardinals respectively. Others listed include Hauser and Lazzeri with notable totals, while Todt and Wilson appear among varied teams.
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League Totals Summary and Notes
League totals show National League with 187 and American League with 137. The line Bensotta Toetele 27 appears as a legible fragment with unclear context or attribution. Further details are not available in readable text.
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Donohue Dominates Cubs as Reds Triumph 2 1
Pete Donohue, returning from an injury, pitched for the Reds and drove in the decisive run with a single in the seventh inning to beat the Chicago Cubs 2 to 1. The victory put Cincinnati two and a half games ahead.
Senators Beat Red Sox 2 0 in Shortened Baseball Card
The Washington Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox 2 to 0 in the lone game of the day. No other matchups were scheduled or completed.
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Notable MLB Stars Shine in Hitless Afternoon
Babe Ruth went 2 for 4 with two walks and drove in three runs. Lou Gehrig had a single in five plate appearances. Ty Cobb doubled once in five, Tris Speaker singled once in four and scored. Kiki Cuyler failed as pinch hitter. Heilmann, Waner and Hornsby idle.
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Six Riot Convicts Found Guilty at Folsom Prison
Six convicts involved in the Folsom prison riot on Thanksgiving Day were found guilty of first degree murder. Twenty four deputies guarded the courtroom with revolvers drawn as the verdict was read shortly after midnight in Sacramento California.
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Donahue Delivers Reds Victory Over Cubs 2-1
Pete Donohue returned to action for Cincinnati and starred on the mound and at the plate to lift the Reds 2-1 over the Chicago Cubs in the opening game of a four game set. Donohue drove in the winning run with a seventh inning single as Cincinnati stretched its NL lead to two and a half games. Hartnett accounted for Chicago’s lone score with a third inning triple and a later sacrifice.
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