Bishop And Poca-Boissevain Top Coalfield League
The Bishop Miners and the Poca hontas Boissevain Twins sit atop the Coalfield league after the first round. Bishop edged Piedmont 4-3 with a pinch hit by Manager Grizzle, while Amonate beat McComas 4-1 led by Frank Snider. Protests over umpiring prompted a league meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30.
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Pirates Nines Edge Portsmouth In Rain Shortened Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated their farm team the Portsmouth Pirates 5 to 4 in a six inning game halted by rain. Schricker and Paul Waner homered for Pittsburgh while Brown Schricker Lamier Kraemer and Deweese tallied for Portsmouth.
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Baseball turmoil in Cleveland as Kamm fires and Landis rules
The Cleveland market sees manager Johnson challenged by player Kamm who was fired for insubordination and appeals to Commissioner Landis, who upholds Johnson. Meanwhile Walter Johnson's leadership is questioned as Alva Bradley hints at further changes. The piece also previews 1934 all star selections with managers Frisch and Cochrane and the star lineups.
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White Sox
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Frankie Frisch
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Mickey Cochrane
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Jimmie Foxx
Lou Gehrig
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Charlie Gehringer
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
al Simmons
Earl Averil
Indiana
Bob Johnson
Athletics
Bill Terry
Arky Vaughan
Pepper Martin
Freddy Lindstorm
Cubs
Martin
Nationals
Joe Medwick
Mcl Ott
Paul Waner
Joe Moore
Wally Berger
Dizzy Dean
Lefty Gomez
Carl Hubbell
Moody Captures Her First Match
Helen Wills Moody returned to competitive tennis at St George's Hill in Weybridge England with a 6 2 6 0 win over 18 year old Jill Notley in the second round. The former world champion said she felt fine and noted this was only her fourth day on grass. The match lasted 21 minutes and contrasted with Forest Hills memories.
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Forest Hills
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St. George’s Hill
Crick
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Associated Press
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Mrs. Moody
Miss Notley
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British Derby Now Likely To Go To Aga Khan
London June 3 The British turf world anticipated awarding the 156th Derby to the Aga Khan the religious leader of over 100 million Muslims. Bahram led the field as heavy favorite at 10 to 1 while Hairan Theft and Bahram’s other rivals followed with 100 to 12 and 100 to 9 respectively backed by Field Trial and Sea Bequest at 13 to 1.
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C. W. Gordon
Powermen and Supply Triumph in Local Softball Showdowns
Powermen defeated Elks 16-2 at Wadefield while Supply beat Wholesalers 17-4 at the airport. Kn ocky Snecker, former Piuefield athlete, pitched strongly for Powermen with a no-hit stretch through five innings. The league’s second division opens today with three 6 pm games at Airport, Wadefield, and Cainfield.
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Elks
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Beaver
Piuefield College
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Newsies
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Oilers
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John Henry Lewis Knocks Out Patrick in 1 39 at Hickey Park
John Henry Lewis the Phoenix, Arizona Negro light heavyweight, stopped Tom Patrick of Los Angeles in one minute 39 seconds of the first round at Hickey Park in Pittsburgh. Lewis weighed 185 1 2 pounds and floored Patrick early before finishing him with a left and right to the jaw.
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Ariz
Tom Patrick
Los Angeles
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Patrick
Oakmont Greens Challenge Open Field in 1930
Pittsburgh June 8 A field of 139 professionals and 23 amateurs prepared for the national open at Oakmont as greens were praised for their velvet speeds and challenging contours. Players like Sarazen Dutra and Smith noted the greens would decide the outcome more than bunkers, with two-putt margins key to a 72-hole score around par.
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Olin Dutra
Merion
Gene Sarazen
MacDonald Smith
Sarazen
Dutra
Smith
St. Andrews
Scotland
Leo Diegel
Philadelphia
Henry Picard
Hershey
Ed Dudley
Dudley
Horton Smith
Chicago
al Espinosa
Cleveland
Yankees extend lead with 7-4 win over Athletics
New York defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4 to push its lead in the American League to two and a half games. Tony Lazzeri and Frank Crosetti sparked a first inning rally, while Bill Dickey homered in the sixth to fuel the victory. Pitcher Deshong struggled late but Johnny Murphy sealed the win.
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Babe Ruth Returns To New York After Braves Debacle
Babe Ruth ends his Boston stint amid bitterness and doubt over a big league return. The star contemplates offers in radio stage or a nationwide boys baseball program while clubs show no immediate interest. Ruth’s fall from grace follows a rough spring and a .194 batting mark.
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Bettors Split Daily Double Pot at Charles Town
Only two bettors hit the daily double at Charles Town on June 3 and split about $1,009, each receiving $648.80 from $2 wagers. Goantell and Daffy were the long shots combining to win, paying $23.20 and $17 respectively on $2 straight bets. Carls Choice paid $12.20 in the second race, Curtons Marie $7.20 in the fourth, and Anella $8.40 in the Kentmere fifth.
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Errors Define Narrows Fall to Salem in Narrow Loss
Salem defeated Narrows 8-2 in Narrows Virginia as errors in the later innings broke a tight game. Salem sluggers Musselman and Carra powered the offense, while Narrows pitcher Cafego and batteries struggled behind him.
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Cubs End Cards Streak With 6-2 Victory
Chicago Cubs defeat St. Louis 6 to 2 as Charley Root limits the Cards to nine hits. Cubs gain ground on the pace setting New York Giants while keeping four-game gap after a late homer and key hits. Brown earns win, Knott takes the loss.
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