Vanguard of Derby Fans in Louisville for Renewal
Derby enthusiasts gather in Louisville ahead of the Kentucky Derby renewal. East to West, insiders and enthusiasts converge, with tickets, bets, and the famed Derby atmosphere shaping the scene at the Downs as riders and trainers prepare for next Saturday’s post.
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Signals Seen By Moguls In Major League Storm
New York May 1 AP observers claim signs of upheaval in American League after Connie Mack accuses umpires of bias. The rift centers on Joe Kelley and Ty Cobb amid rumors of suspensions and mounting tension as Mack challenges authority and questions the umpiring decisions affecting the Athletics.
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Buck Weaver Shines With Chicago Semi-Pro Team
George Buck Weaver showcases his top infield form with Sir Niesen Hammonds in Chicago. The former major leaguer, ousted after the 1919 World Series scandal, is now at shortstop for the semi-pro club.
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Phillies Fall as Chicago Hits Four Homers in Opener
Chicago opened with a home run barrage defeating Philadelphia 6 to 0. L Wilkerson, Hartnett and Stephenson connected for circuit returns, two on base in the eighth inning. Blake pitched for Philadelphia and was touched for six runs, with Carlson relieved in the ninth.
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Samoset Loses To Sales Team
The Bradenton Sales Company nine defeated Samoset 11 to 3 at Ninth Street Park. Samoset led early but errors and weakened pitching by Alexander and Turner let the local team pull away. Thompson caught for Samoset. Scott was the catcher for the Sales team.
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Vacation tourism swells in 1926 with billions spent
More than one third of the nation’s population toured during 1926, spending roughly three billion dollars on hotels gasoline and other travel expenses.
Detroit Honors Cobb Former Manager Return To Lineup
Ty Cobb returned to the Athletics lineup after Ban Johnson lifted the indefinite suspension. Crowds cheered in Detroit as Cobb led off with a two base hit and attended a victory parade at Navin Field. George Moriarity praised Cobb as a revolutionary player and former Tiger, while no comment was given on the C and Al Simmons suspension.
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Barons Rout Mobile 16 To 2 In Southern Association Play
Barons hammered Mobile 16 to 2 as all batters contributed with Schopner starring for Birmingham in place of Gillis. Rube Robinson pitched Nashville to a 6-2 win over Atlanta and Atlanta climbed to second with a 5-4 victory over New Orleans. Cracker miscues helped Mobile score two, while Memphis edged Chattanooga 6 to something as Lookouts nearly rallied in the ninth.
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Punches and odds in boxing bets shape ring outcomes
In a bout season heavy favorites shift with punch power. Jack Delaney led against Jimmy Maloney in February, and now Maloney vaults ahead of Jack Sharkey for a May 19 semi final as Sharkey questions the odds and momentum.
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White Sox and Cubs in New Positions
The Chicago baseball clubs moved into new spots in their leagues after recent wins. The White Sox beat the Senators 4 to 3 to rise to second in the American League, with pitcher Tommy Thomas contributing two hits and three runs batted in. The Cubs defeated the Phillies 6 to 3, rising to third in the National League as Hack Wilson, Gabby Hartnett, and Rogers Hornsby joined in the offensive surge. Ty Cobb appeared for Detroit in a defeat to the Athletics, marking his first Navin Field game against his old team. The Yankees also won, continuing their strong stretch.
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Growers to Face Post Office Tampa in 3:30 PM Try
Larry Lariscy leads the Growers in an independent Bradenton club game against the Tampa Post Office team at Ninth Street Park starting at 3:30. Lariscy will pitch with Yarborough Kidd and McClosky as backups, and several new players strengthen the lineup for the Tuesday afternoon match.
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Southeastern clubs battle for lead in pennant chase
Four teams compete for the Southeastern league lead as pennant races begin in earnest with summer training underway. The article notes reshaped rosters and rested arms as teams prepare for the season closing in on pace eight continuation.
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Pope at twenty writes Essay on Criticism phrases
Alexander Pope was only twenty when he wrote his Essay on Criticism and coined famous lines "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread" and "A little learning is a dangerous thing" as the sports section notes continued on page eight.
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