Argentinian Jurado And English Star Lead Open Field
Jose Jurado and Henry Cotton led the British Open after two rounds at Carnoustie with 36 hole totals of 147. Tommy Armour and Johnny Farrell trailed by one stroke, while Gene Sarazen Joe Kirkwood and W T Twine shared fifth at 150. Horton Smith starts the third round and the Prince of Wales is set to attend the final rounds.
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Carnoustie
Scotland
Jose Jurado
Argentina
Henry Cotton
Hope
England
Tommy Armour
Johnny Farrell
Gene Sarazen
Armour
Farrell
Joe Kirkwood
New York
W. T. Twine
Sarazen
Kirkwood
Willie Hunter
MacDonald Smith
Horton Smith
Cotton
Mac Smith
Jurado
Hunter
National League results and today’s schedule
Yesterday In the National League St Louis defeated New York six to five Chicago beat Brooklyn six to four Cincinnati won over Philadelphia five to two Pittsburgh topped Boston one to none in thirteen innings Today Boston visits Pittsburgh Philadelphia travels to Cincinnati Brooklyn goes to Chicago and New York plays at St Louis
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St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Boston
St. Louisa
Cincy
Phils
Baseball Scoreboard Roundup From Early Season Contests
Washington 5 Detroit 1 and St Louis 8 New York 6 with Philadelphia 4 Chicago 1 and Cleveland 10 Boston 2. Matchups include Chicago at Philadelphia, St Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Unclear Sporting Scores Across Cities Prompt Brief
Fragmentary scores from multiple cities list game results and team names with no clear context. Notable entries include Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Columbus, Louisville, Toledo, Indianapolis, and St. Paul, with various point totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
Louisville
Toledo
Indianapolle
Unclear Scoreboard Pairings Among Cities
A series of city match results lists Montreal over Toronto 5 to 4 and Baltimore downed by Jersey City 2 to 5 with other pairings including Newark 7 Reading 8 and Rochester 3 Buffalo 4. Additional outcomes show Atlanti 3 Birmingham 14 and Little Rock 2 Mobile 1 as Memphis 7 New Orleans 9 and Chattanooga 5 Nashville 6 complete the round.
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Montreal
Toronto
Baltimore
Jersey City
Newark
Reading
Rochester
Buffalo
Atlanti
Birmingham
Little Rock
Mobile
Memphis
New Orleans
Chattanooga
Nashville
Becktley Triumphs Over Johnstown in Middle Atlantic Play
Beckley defeated Johnstown 15 to 5 in a Middle Atlantic League matchup. Clarksburg and Huntington are listed as participating but the score and outcome involve Beckley and Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Beckley
Clarksburg
Huntington
Ruth Climbs Near Batting Lead As Yankees Beat Cochrane Absence
Babe Ruth collected three hits in four trips to cut within three points of the league batting lead as the New York Yankees benefited from Mickey Cochrane's continued absence from the Athletics. Oscar Melillo of the St. Louis Browns hit two of three and stood five points back of Ruth. The leaders:
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey Cochrane
Athletics
Babe Ruth
Yankees
Oscar Melillo
St. Louis Browns
Ruth
Ferrell Lifts Indians to Eighth Win with Ninth Inning Homer
Wesley Ferrell earned his eighth pitching win of the season for Cleveland as they beat Boston 10 to 2. He also hit a fourth home run of the year with one on in the ninth, helping Cleveland stretch its win streak to ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wesley Ferrell
Cleveland
Red Sox
Ferrell
Abrhpoape Porter
Hodapp
Avert
Morgan
Voamik
Kamm
Sewell
Goldman
Marquardt
Rothrock
Webb
Rue
Moore
Batte
Vosmik
Pickering
Russell
Ruel
Rhyne
Sweeney
Moriarty
Geisel
Hildebrand
Browns topple Yankees as Gehrig hits another homer
St Louis Browns won 8 to 6 over the New York Yankees in a game highlighted by Jim Levy leading off with a home run and Lou Gehrig belting his ninth of the year with Ruth on base. Ruffing took the loss as the Browns attacked early and late to secure the split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jame
Charley Ruffing
St. Louis Browns
Yankees
Jim Levy
Browne
Lou Gehrig
Ruth
Louls
Abrywpoare
Big
Burns
Goglin
Jenkins
Kress
McNeely
Biaeholder
Abrhpore Comics
Reese
Bbiss
Dickey
Ruffing
Wella
Levey
Goslin
Melilo
Gehrig
Blaeholder
Chapman
Lary
Wells
Johnson
van Gia Connolly
McGowan
Eta
St. Louis
Cardinals
New York Giants
Adams
Pepper Martin
Collins
Grits
Thor
Allen
Terry
Eeeenee Jackson
Wenee Verger
Hafey
Hogan
Ott
Jackson
Martin
Frisch
Hoan
Lindstrom
Ogan
Hallahan
Blades
Hubbell
Douthit
Sest
Halahan
Hubbel
Rearon
Jorda
Magerkurth
Griffs Win Again From Washington to June Fourth
Senators kept pace with the fast moving Philadelphia club as action continued in Washington. The brief reports highlight another win and momentum building noted as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffs
Washington
Senators
Philadel
Parenthesis Wins Coronation Cup at Epsom Downs
Lord Woolavington's four year old Parenthesis captured the Coronation Cup at a mile and a half contest from ten rivals at Epsom. Rock Star finished second a length and a half behind with Racedale third. Parenthesis paid 9 to 4 in betting. The purse was about 10 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsom Downs
England
Lord Woolavington
Parenthesis
Mathew Wilson
Rock Star
Moody chooses home stay over Wimbledon title bid
Mrs Helen Wills Moody will ship tennis rackets to New York or keep them for her Forest Hills bid in August. The Wimbledon champion delayed England trip to avoid long separation from home. Helen Jacobs could gain chance to win as Moody stays put.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Wills Moody
Forest Hills
England
Howard Kinsey
San Francisco
Record Attendance at Wyoming Gun Club Shoot Near Mullens
The Wyoming Gun club weekly shoot near Mullens drew a year’s record with 39 shooters. E R Lynch and Er C Sessler posted perfect scores at fifty thirds while many members prepare for the Appalachian Trapshooting league event in Tazewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Gun Club
Mullens
E. R. Lynch
Er. C. Sessler
Wyoming Club
Tazewell
Appalachian Trapshooting League
J. W. Cahill
Blake
Akers
K. Cook
Witt
W. J. Cahill Jr
Campbell
Stone
Lynch
Sessler
Bailiff
Binford
Pollock
Hindsley
Cooper
Doss
Robinette
Livaly
Blevins
John Hindsley
McNew
Ross
Counts
W. EB. Cook
Wood
Brinkley
Pierson
Gilkerson
Lampton
Evans
Pivnell
Cook
Reynolds
Rizer
Thrasher
Hall
Farmer
Netley
Bossier
Bwana
Wesleyans Top Juniors 20 to 6 in Bluefield League
Wesleyans of Bland Street Church improved to seven wins no losses in the Greater Bluefield Baseball league by defeating the Juniors 20 to 6 at Weller field. Spud Taylor struck out eight for the winners as the game ended after six innings due to darkness. The contest followed a Memorial Day protest ruling in favor of the Wesleyans, keeping them in first place while the Juniors prepare for a 4:30 pm rematch at Weller field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bland Street Church
Spud Taylor
Wellerfield
Esleyans
E Johnson
C Balley
Caldwell
Dalley
Scccoceee
A. Snider
Wevcoeee
Wooldridge
Carter
Smith
TAS
Cisdenvaces
Sererecess
Abrhpore
R. Beckett
Averill
P-Ss
Hensley
Cf-If
Kell
Gillian
Roddie
Rf-C
J. Beckett
Harrison
Rei Emilee Deosavasd
Wesleyans
Worth
Johnson
Bailey
Atkins
Taylor
Kary
Fury
Avert
Stump
Philly Turfman Has Three Belmont Firsts
Three horses from J H Louchheim of Philadelphia won at Belmont Park led by Try Some a maiden two year old and Grey Coat who defeated Blue Larkspur in the Dwyer stakes two years ago Uncovered captured the Bouquet purse and 5525 for his third straight juvenile win but was sold for 7000 to G H Pete Bostwick The Bouquet finish featured six horses separated at the wire Renais sance Cam bal Deduce Porgie and Dexterity followed Bargello then won the Riverside purse by six lengths at Washington Park in 1 37 for the mile Betting paid 470 for 2 to win
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. H. Louchheim
Philadelphia
Belmont Park
Try Some
Tryster
Louchheim
Grey Coat
Blue Larkspur
Uncovered
G. H
Pete) Bostwick
J. J. Rominson
Renaissance
C. W Whitney
Bargello
W UH
Whitehouse
Washington Park
George Collins
Thistle Furn
Royal Ruffin
Whitney
Ferry Rate Hearing Set for June 25 in Wirt County Case
Charleston W Va June 4 The public service commission fixed June 25 for a hearing on the county court of Wirt county's complaint against rates charged by J Huffman operator of a ferry crossing the Little Kanawha River at Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Public Service Commission
County Court of
Wirt County
J. Huffman
Little Kanawha River
Elizabeth
Cardinals Defeat Giants As Pirates Win In 18th
In Pittsburgh, Haid's wild thirteenth inning allows the Pirates to beat the Red Sox 2 to 1 after Waner is hit and scores on Traynor's sacrifice and Regan's single. Boston vs Pittsburgh box score shows Waner and Regan driving in runs amid pitching exchanges.
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Pirates
Pitsburgh
Haid
Pittsburgh
Boston
Paul Waner
Traynor
Bill Regan
Bosto
Chatham
Dreesen
Maranville
Berger
Sccoceee
Worthington
Ceee
Sheely
Neun
Wseess
Ee Aee
Ee Schulmerich
Richbourg
Spohrer
Maguire
Moss
Cantwell
Pittsburgis
I. Waner
Bennett
P. Waner
Grantham
Regan
Phillips
Csscosssese
Grace
Sankey
Thevenow
D .Scosccesese
Spencer
P S
Moself
Brame
Suhr
Pittsburugh
Schulmerich
Gunfries
French
Cuyler’s Homer Gives Windy City Victory
Cuyler smashed a long home run into the center field bleachers in the ninth inning with Grim on first, delivering a dramatic late lead for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cuyler
Grim
Page Ten
Tri County Loop Sunday Schedule Showcased
W. O. Scruggs, president of the Tri-County league, announced the Sunday card featuring Welch Senators in their 1931 debut at Glenwood Park against Bluefield. Other matches listed include Mc Coman at Pocahontas, Kimball at Mullens, Boissevain at Princeton, and Gary at Berwind. a schedule meeting will follow Monday at 7 15 PM in Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Scruggs
Tri-County League
Welch Senators
Glenwood Park
Bluefield
Welch
McComan
Pocahontas
Kimball
Mullens
Boissevain
Princeton
Gary
Berwind
Scruges
Dundee Pounds Jeby in Narrow Madison Square Garden Decision
Vince Dundee of Baltimore outworked Beo Jeby of New York in a tense middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden to win a close decision. Judges split as referee backed Jeby, crowd under 4,000 with receipts near $8,000. Dundee weighed 158 1/4 pounds, Jeby 157 3/4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
N. Y
Vince Dundee
Baltimore
Beo Jeby
Mickey Walker
Dundee
Jack O'Sullivan
Jeby
Lem Harvey
Florida approves first racing bill after over-riding veto
Tallahassee Florida June 4 After a twenty year battle racing and pari mutuel wagering became legal today when the house of representatives joined the senate in overruling Governor Doyle Carlton's veto The legislature made the law effective immediately and provided for local referendums and a state racing commission to oversee horse and dog tracks The house vote was 55 to 26 and the senate 26 to 2 both by two thirds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
House of Representatives
Senate
Doyle EB. Carlton
House
Sutter Bypassed as World Cup Squad Spare Surprises
After strong showings in Mexico City Montreal and Washington the selection committee chose not to include Clifford Sutter as a reserve on the team. Sutter won his lone singles match against Argentina last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Montreal
Washington
Clifford Sutter
Young New
Orleans
Argentina
Ray Steele Dominates Russian Matman in New York Bout
Ray Steele of California defeated Sergei Kalmikoff of Russia in 24 minutes 41 seconds at the New York Coliseum. Steele weighed 215 pounds to Kalmikoff’s 240 with a headlock finish. Also, Wladek Zybyszko of Poland threw Ferdinando Caroni of Italy in 16 minutes 38 seconds, while Jim McMillen of Chicago and Herb Freeman of New York fought to a 30 minute draw.
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New York
Ray Steele
California
Sergei Kalmikoff
Russia
New York Coliseum
Kalmikoff
Steele
Wladek Zybyszko
Poland
Ferdinando Caroni
Italy
Jim McMillen
Chicago
Herb Freeman
Minneapolis Buys Vet Pete Donohue
Minneapolis announces the purchase of Pete Donohue, veteran New York Giants pitcher with ten NL seasons, who will join the Millers soon in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Pete Donohue
New York Giant
Minneapolis American Association
Donohue
Millers
Kansas City
Young U S Tennis Stars Sail for Europe Tonight
New York youngsters Frank X. Shields and Sidney B. Wood, who beat Canada and Argentina in the Americas zone finals, sail tomorrow night for Europe to join George M. Lott and John Van Ryn in an effort to wrest the Davis Cup from France. The team was announced by the United States Lawn Tennis Association after a meeting with the international play committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank X. Shields
Sidney B. Wood
Canada
Argentina
Europe
George M. Lott
John van Ryn
Philadelphia
France
United States Lawn Tennis Association
International Play Committee
Shields
Wood
Big Bill Edwards sued for separation grants alimony
Mrs Norma Jones Edwards won court relief in White Plains granting $400 a month alimony and $4,000 in counsel fees plus $1,000 for an investigation against her husband William H Big Bill Edwards former Princeton All American football star. She seeks divorce and claimed cruel and inhuman treatment while a counter-suit for divorce is filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bill
White Plains
N. Y
Norma Jones Edwards
Supreme Court
William H
Big Bill” Edwards
Princeton
Edwards
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King George
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Cameronian
Orpen
Sandwich
NEA
Daily Telegraph
London
Atlantic
American Association
Southern Association
Middle-Atlntic League
BIG Six Baseball
H Pet
Cochrane
A.é
Melillo
Browns
Hendrick
Reds
Arlett
Phillies
Grimm
Cubs
Foxx
Levy Browns
Wens
Wright Robins
Ewer Lombardi
Robins
Wilson
Rere Ferrell
Indians
Ewer Ewer Hogan
Giants
Osenees
Skellen
Klein
Simmons
Athletica
Onee Gehrig
Seer Cochrane
Herman
Macks
Yanks
Buzz Arlett
Pat Frame
Oak
Oakland
Walter Mails
the Great
Mails
Isaac Morgan Boone
Missions
Alabama
Mission Club
Ike
Boone
San Diego
Cal
Kellmen
Wesleyans Ee
N. Bluefield
Business College
Philly Turfman
Ohio
Ray Benge
Cuccinello
Pinky Whitney
FE Brickell
Bartell
Fos Arlett
Hurst
Ibberg
Davis
Benge
J. Eatlett
Koster
Elliott
Crabtree
Stripp
Prentivick
Ib Roush
Ford
Taicas
Purocher
Heathcote
Asbjornson
Beese Sukeforth Ogden
Ifa Kolp
Zene
Carroll
Durocher
Ogden
O Dae
Kolp
Iteher
Rigler
Pfirman
Clarke
Homer
Tri-County
Jery
Arlingtom
America
American Legion
Big Four
R. R
Cor
Federal
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