Former College Student Wins 500 Mile Indianapolis Auto Race
Purdue student George Souders, a shy Lafayette native and former Purdue University attendee, won the fifteenth Indianapolis 500 before a record 145,000 crowd. He averaged 97.54 mph for 500 miles in a gray car, earning $25,000 first prize plus bonuses, and plans to continue mechanical studies at Purdue. Bechtot, Guista, and Evans filled top spots as others retired or faced mechanical failures.
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English Cup Stars Ready for Matches Worcester
Six members of the British Ryder club are preparing for a series of English Cup matches. Captain Ted Robeson Aubrey Boomer George Gadd Arthur Havers and Charles Whitcomb travel after landing in New York and are due to reach Worcester tomorrow. Also traveling are George Duncrun and Archie Compston for a Philadelphia meeting ahead of events.
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Charles Whitcomb
New York
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Archie Compston
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Philling
England
Odeste
St Louis Dndes Two Free Hit ting Games With Sox
St Louis and Chicago split a doubleheader as the Browns won game one 12 to 3 behind strong hitting while the White Sox overcame the Browns in game two with pitching hold and timely hitting. McCurdy led with four hits including two doubles in the second game a 10 to score.
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Johnson Shuts Out Red Sox as Senators Take Doubleheader
Washington wins both games. Johnson tosses a 3–0 shutout in the first game while Hadley leads a 13–5 victory in the second. Harris hits a seventh inning homer with a man aboard.
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Derby Holds Interest of English Racing Fans
London May 30 AP a diverdent shating the intense interest texen in the Derby occurred today. At the favorite Carl Bor owned by Freak Curzon was being put into the horse box at Newmaker for the journey to Epsom when the horse slipped on the platform and fractured a leg. News of the incident spread early, frightening Call Boy’s backers and those who had picked him in the Derby. Later reports suggested life at Epson Yameness tended to lessen the anxiety.
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Tunney Arrives At Camp For Training In Adirondacks
Gene Tunney, heavyweight champion, arrived at a Lake Pleasant Adirondack resort to begin training for his title defense. He appeared in excellent condition and planned to work in the mountains and the ring with assistants preparing facilities.
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Manuel Alonso Wins In Orange Tennis Tournament
Manuel Alonso of Philadelphia, ranked second in the United States, defeated Dr King of New York in the final of the Orange Lawn Tennis Club invitational. Alonso won in straight sets 6 2 7 6 to claim the Thomas H Gillespie Men's singles cup for the second year running, after overcoming Arnold W Jones of New Haven in the semifinal and King ousting John Ryan of Princeton in the semis.
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Summers Captures 14 Mile Island Swim Marathon
Keren Summers of Alameda, holder of the Santa Catalina channel record, won the 14 mile swimming marathon around Alameda Island and took the 1000 prize for first place. His time was 7 hours 52 minutes 20 seconds.
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Walter Johnson Wins First Game
Washington May 20 AP Walter Johnson returns to form with a shutout against the Boston Red Sox. He allows three hits and guides the Senators to a Memorial Day doubleheader win, his 113th shutout as a Washington pitcher. Johnson, recently recovered from injuries, dominates the Sox with a strong start and a lone strikeout.
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Notable Athletes and Combat Sports Discussed in Briefs
An inquisitive correspondent surveys stars in baseball boxing tennis polo and golf. It highlights Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Bill Tilden, Tommy Hitchcocks, Abe Mitchell, and Devereux Milburn, noting hitting prowess, power, and aging rivals. It also touches on tennis greats, polo hitters, and upcoming talent Gehrig, Farrell, and two younger batsmen as the season advances.
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Canadian Wins Cairo Grind Over Clarence DeMar
Canadian Bricker wins the Cairo marathon with DeMar finishing second and Miles third as Albert Michelson also places in the field. Bricker completes the 26 miles 363 yards in 2 hours 40 minutes, DeMar 2 40 34, Miles 2 41 38 amid a field of 28 of 41 starters.
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Harder Wins Opening Race at Bridgeville
Harder of Detroit wins opening mile automobile race at Bridgeville Pennsylvania May 30 using a new half mile board track. Histine finishes second in 2 hours 24 minutes 95 seconds. Klingensmith of Akron places second 2 28 15. Cleve enger of Clarksburg fourth. Campbell of Frankfort completes top five.
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