Krueger Tops Oakmont Open With Par Breakthrough
29-year-old semi pro golfer Butch Krueger led the national open at Oakmont, posting 71 to beat par and take the first day lead. MacKenzie and Sarazen trailed as Krueger survived bunkers and late pressure from a field of 157 in a punishing opening round at Oakmont Country Club in Pittsburgh.
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Maranville and Ruth Honor a Baseball Playboys Spirit
The piece recalls Walter Maranville, the “playboy of the game,” noting his daring fielding, humor, and resilience after injury with the Boston Braves. It highlights Babe Ruth praising Maranville as a legendary team player and friend, and argues true value lies in character and sportsmanship over mere skill.
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Pirates Climb to Second with 2-1 Win Over Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St Louis Cardinals 2 to 1 to climb from fifth to second in the National League standings. Guy Bush outpitched Jesse Haines in a sharp two inning duel as Pittsburgh scored both runs in the second. Burgess Whitehead started the first inning with a single and Jack Rothrock doubled to drive in the early run.
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Pop) Haines
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Gehringer Tops Big Six. Hemsley Drops Out
Charley Gehringer moved into fourth in the Big Six batting race after two hits in four at bats, boosting his average to .368 and surpassing idle Jimmie Foxx. Rollie Hemsley’s recheck lowered his average, eliminating him from the sextet. In the National League, Arky Vaughan and Joe Medwick lost seven and eight points, while Pepper Martin dropped three.
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Baer Prepares for Braddock Title Fight in Long Island
In Asbury Park New Jersey on June 6 Max Baer, the heavyweight champion, faced sparring partners ahead of his upcoming title defense against James J. Braddock. Dynamite Jackson staggered Baer with sharp blows while Baer bloodied Eddie Hautton and defeated Bob Fraser, who left due to injuries and adhesive tape repairs.
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Tigers Tie Indians With Ten Inning Win
Schoolboy Rowe hurled six hitless innings as Detroit beat Cleveland 10 to 9 in ten innings to move into a share of third place in the American League. Rain halted further changes after a scheduled doublheader was postponed.
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Dr Compton Rate Ad Tate Threat at WV golf meet
White Sulphur Springs West Virginia June 6 Foregoing legends gather for the West Virginia amateur golf championship first week in July. Dr J S Compton of Bluefield a long time championship flight competitor known for accuracy and power leads a field that includes Dr Gary Hogg Jesse Bloch Forrest McNeill George Hewitt and others in pursuit of the title. John Davin WVGA president says a large turnout could set a record.
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Doughboys and Bakers Continue Winning Pace in City League
Doughboys beat Bankers 14 to 12 and Bakers defeated Red Shields 16 to 14 as homers dominated Bluefield softball. Ted Adkins and Clyde Sarver homered for Armature over Newsies 9 to 6. Alba and Coffee earned their third victories for Bakers and Doughboys respectively.
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Rain Delays Night Games Across League Schedule
Weather threatens multiple clashes as Toledo versus Indianapolis and Louisville at Columbus face postponements while other matchups in Portsmouth Charleston Zanesville Akron Huntington Beckley Johnstown Dayton proceed with variable scores.
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Bach Emphasizes Fundamentals Of Grid Play At Coaching School
Joe Bach urged emphasis on blocking and tackling fundamentals during his opening lecture at Bluefield State coaching school. He noted good blockers ease scoring and tough tacklers limit opponents, and announced a field demonstration at Receye Bowl. Bach, a Notre Dame alum and ex-Duquesne coach, will coach Pittsburgh Pirates next season.
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Ex convict barred from pro baseball sparks Albany debate
Albany June 6 ex convict Alabama Pitts fails to gain unconditional release from Sing Sing and reports to the Albany Senators amid a dispute over professional eligibility. W C Bramham, president of the National Association of Minor Professional Baseball leagues, says no.
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