War Admiral wins Belmont Stakes in dramatic gate-breaking run
War Admiral, bleeding from a gash in his right front leg, surged to win Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park. Sceneshifter placed second and Vamoose was third as War Admiral set a track record time of 2 28 3 5 for a mile and a half.
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Jerry Louchheim
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Handy Mandy
Latonia
Charley Kurtsinger
Roosevelt High wins city track meet as Makvicka Wilson dominates
Roosevelt tops Franklin for city title at the high school meet held Saturday. Lodge Mrkvicka of Wilson wins high and low hurdles and the 440, setting a city record in the high hurdles. Ryerson and Eddy lead Roosevelt and Franklin with 13 points apiece, while javelin record falls to Ryerson at 163 feet 4 inches.
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Paul Dean Reports Arm Feels Looser After First Throw
Paul Dean tested his throwing arm for the first time since May 6 surgery to remove torn cartilage. The Cardinals pitcher said the arm felt looser and pain free while working out at Sportsman’s Park. President Sam Breadon welcomed the progress but said a return to the rotation after the eastern trip remains uncertain.
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Whitehead Guides Sox to 2-0 Shutout of A's
Johnny Whitehead, back from a sox ace role, pitched a complete game shutout at Comiskey Park to lead Chicago to a 2-0 victory over the Philadelphia Athletics. Zeke Bonura hit his eighth homer of the year during a sixth inning breakthrough as Chicago claimed its sixth straight win.
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Yankees Rally To Beat Tigers 6 5 In Ninth Inning Thriller
Pat Malone delivered effective relief pitching in the ninth to hold Detroit after a late rally. The Yankees erased a 4-1 deficit entering the seventh with a walk and single followed by Red Ruffing’s pinch homer. Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig hit back to back homers in the eighth to swing the lead before Makosky earned the win.
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George Gill
Archie San Romani Sets New Mark For 1 500 Meter Event
Arch ie San Romani of Emporia State Teacher’s College won the Missouri Valley AAU 1 500 meter race in 3 50 3, breaking the meet record of 4:00. He led a small field to the tape as Kansans dominated early events with Tom Stevens setting a high jump meet record at 6 feet 3 5 8 inches and Sumner of Emporia State Teacher’s College winning the 100 meter high hurdles in 14.6 seconds.
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Plans for Frontier park Fourth of July horse races announced
A racing program for Frontier park on July 5 as part of Hanford Post American Legion celebrations was outlined. Purses rise due to a single-day event with four races including a three quarters mile derby. Entry blanks are out, and teams from eastern Iowa and western Illinois may enter.
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Ed Nelson
Floyd Baumgartner
Western league to stage mid season all star game
The Western league will hold a mid season all star game around July 7 with top team hosting and a picked squad from the other five clubs. Fans will pay regular admission with no passes honored and Cedar Rapids possible hosting if its club leads after July 3.
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Baseball and hockey standings and results from a bygone era
Saturday results show Cleveland 8 over Washington 4 and New York 6 over Detroit 5. Boston beat St. Louis 11 to 4, Chicago 2 over Philadelphia 0, and Philadelphia shut out. Sunday schedules include Washington at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Chicago with several other matchups listed.
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Smith Cooper Win In Inverness Golf Meet
Horton Smith and Light horse Harry Cooper won their Inverness invitational round with a two up victory over Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta. They lead the field at plus seven in a best ball format with several other matches decided Saturday.
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Lighthorse
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Johnny Revolta
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King
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Sam Snead
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Cochrane Leaves New York for Detroit with Injuries
Mickey Cochrane player manager of the Detroit Tigers departed New York in a special car attached to the Troiter train. He was injured in the May 25 game and will enter a joint deal upon arrival in Detroit.
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Dizzy Dean Shuts Down Phillies In Return Victory
Dizzy Dean returns from a three day suspension and stars for the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing six hits and one walk while striking out seven as they beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 1. Medwick and Martin drive in the first run, with Brown scoring on an error for two unearned runs. Pass aeu sharp through eight, Durocher and Klein spark late defense in a game watched by 8,000 at Philadelphia.
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Cubs rally to beat Bees 6 3 in Chicago win
Cubs surge with four runs in the eighth to defeat the Boston Bees 6 to 3. Tex Carleton earned his ninth win in ten starts while Warstler's eighth inning error opened the rally as Chicago climbs the NL standings.
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Yank Davis Cuppers On Way To Europe
Captain Walter L. Pate led ten American tennis players to Europe aboard the Columbus to challenge for the Davis Cup. Players include Bryan Bitsy Grant Don Budge Gene Mako Wayne Sabin Frankie Parker and others as they prepare for European zone finals then England challenge. They will also compete in the London and Wimbledon championships to stay sharp.
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The Chief Wins Stallion Stakes at Belmont Park
The Chief a Pennant colt from C V Whitney won the twenty-fifth national stallion stakes at Belmont Park before 40 000 spectators. Off to a slow start he led in the stretch and won by a length and a half. Catalysis filly was second Transmitter third. Great Union finished fourth in a seven horse field. Sonny Workman rode the winner in :58 for five furlongs.
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