Souders Triumphs In Indianapolis 500 Classic Win
George Souders, a Purdue alumnus from Lafayette, wins the 15th Indianapolis 500 in a Duesenberg, earning about 50 000 as prize money and leading the race from near the start to the checker flag before 145 000 spectators. Earl Devore finishes second with Anthony Gullotta third as Stapp suffers late mechanical troubles.
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Anthony Gullotta
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Frank Kohlert
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Norman Batten
Lafayette
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Bat Nelson
Purdue
Cardinals Complete Memorial Day Sweep Over Reds in Twin Bill
St Louis defeats Cincinnati 6 3 and 3 1 before about 28000 fans as Haines earns his eighth victory with strong support from Hafey who belts two doubles and a homer. Sherdel and Rixey duel in the nightcap with Detroit and Cleveland also splitting a Memorial Day doubleheader.
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Balloon race entrants drift over Canada after launch
Fifteen pilots started from North Akron in the National Balloon race yesterday. This morning officials had no reports as the gas bags, blown by winds, were believed to have crossed Lake Erie and headed into the north.
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Miami Takes Title Again
Miami University's baseball team defeated Cincinnati 5 to 2 in Oxford to secure its ninth straight win and undisputed Buckeye Athletic Association championship for the second year in a row. Red Miller pitched and hit a two run double in the sixth to seal the game.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
The American League results feature Cleveland 9 to 3 over Detroit and Philadelphia 9 to 5 defeating New York 8 to 6. In the National League Chicago 7 to 5 beat Pittsburgh 6 to 6 and New York crushed Philadelphia 14 to 0. American Association sees Columbus 10 to 8 over Toledo 4 to 1.
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Glouster Loses Another Game to Weather Jinx
Glouster and Hobson New York Central were rained out on Sunday as the field became a water pool from heavy morning rain. A message was sent to Hobson at 9 o clock canceling the game, and local management vowed to schedule a makeup for next Sunday afternoon.
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Johnson Hero as Johnson Allows Only Three Hits
Walter Johnson shone in yesterday's opening 3-0 win over Boston, his 113th career shutout in season debut. Cubs edge Pirates 7-6 in ten innings, with Jimmy Cooney bright on the field. Alphonse Thomas, White Sox pitcher, earned his ninth win in a 10-0 second game victory over the Browns. Babe Ruth hits his 14th homer as Lefty Grove fans 11 in a doubleheader to push Athletics past New York and Brooklyn sweeps from Boston. Cardinals move to third in NL after twin wins over Reds, while Giants split with Philadelphia in holiday action.
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Lap Prizes Frank Lockhart Miller Special $10000
Frank Lockhart wins the Miller Special prize of 10000 dollars while Charles Dutch Baumann earns the Miller Special 1000 dollar prize. Races and awards mirror early 20th century auto events with notable drivers and prestige attached to the MillerSpecial honors.
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Johnston Captures Ninth Pacific Coast Tennis Title
In San Francisco William "Little Bill" Johnston won his ninth straight Pacific Coast singles championship by defeating Gerald Stratford 7 5 8 2 1. Helen Jacobs claimed the women's title by beating Mrs May Sutton Bundy 6 3 6 2.
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Little Bill” Johnston
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Title Bout Tonight in Chicago for Welterweight Crown
Mushy Callahan defending champion meets Idaho challenger Spug Myers in a rematch for the welterweight title. The first bout ended with Myers winning the decision though the title was not at stake. The bout highlights boxers known for hard hitting and clever techniques.
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Mushy Callahan
Spug Myers
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Philadelphia, Mitchell lead two games in split
Philadelphia won the second game as pitcher Mitchell held the Giants to three hits. In the doubleheader Cleveland took the first game from Detroit 9-8 but lost the nightcap 11-3.
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