Yanks Lead League as Seerey, Haefner Shine in Open Day Action
In a normal return to form, the Yankees topped Detroit 5 2 behind Spud Chandler as the American League leaders. Cleveland edged Boston 7 6 with Pat Seerey driving the offense, while Chicago and Philadelphia split in Chicago’s 4 2 win and a 16 inning loss. In the National League, Chicago snapped a 113 game skid with a 5 3 win over Philadelphia, Cincinnati moved to within a game of St. Louis with a 4 3 win over New York, and Brooklyn tied the series with a 2 1 victory as Bill Hart starred.
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White Sox Win in Spite of Wild Box Score Flurry
MLB box score highlights include the White Sox defeating the Browns in a high scoring game. Maltzberger earned the win as Chicago totaled 13 hits while Flores Hodgin Meek and Reynolds contributed timely RBIs and defensive plays. Cleveland and Boston also staged scoring bursts in separate matchups with notable pitching lines and late rallies shaping a busy scoreboard.
Pirates Fall As Braves Win 7-2 Behind Pitching
Harry Gumbert took the loss as the Boston Braves hammered 18 base hits off Max Butcher and Johnny Gee to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2. Jim Tobin worked the flutter ball to earn the decision.
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Preakness Field Set for Pimlico Run
In Baltimore the probable field for Saturdays Preakness Stakes at Pimlico includes Ange Fry Ie Gee Paineaak Et Mas Wystrese ss Stymie and Stymie with likely riders and odds outlined for the $50,000-added mile and one sixteenth race.
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Softball Season Opens Sunday at Ellis Park
Ellis park hosts the season opener with two night games. Collins Radio versus Iowa Steel begins at 7 15 p m and Beck versus Iowa Manufacturing follows at 8 30 p m. Field Director Kenny McGuire announced a summer schedule including weekly games for the Open and Girls leagues.
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Grimm Hopeful As Cubs Gain Game on Cards
Chicago manager Charley Grimm praised a 5-3 win over the Phillies ending a 13 game skid. Phil Cavarretta drove in two runs, Bill Nicholson hit his first homer, and Ival Goodman and Dom Dal lesandro showcased the lefty heavy lineup against right handed pitching. The Cubs remain cellar-dwellers but avoided a major streak.
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Cyclones Face Ottumwa Navy in Ottumwa and Seahawks at Iowa City
Iowa State Cyclones travel to Ottumwa to meet the Ottumwa Navy Air Station after upsetting Iowa Navy Preflight. They will then return to Iowa City for a clash with the Seahawks. Coach Clayton Sutherland plans to keep the same batting order with a potential change at third base replacing William Jaeger with Richard Scott. Ottumwa Navy Air Station is led by Lt. M. E. Makeever, a former Davenport high school coach, in their season opener.
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Lee Savold Slated For Chicago Fight
Lee Savold of Paterson New Jersey and Georgie Parks of Washington DC will meet in a 10 round outdoor bout in Chicago this summer promoter Jack Kearns said Tami Mauriello ranked with Savold by the NBA as outstanding heavyweight has promised to fight the winner in a second outdoor match here according to Kearns
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Savold Baksi Heavyweight Bout Set At Garden
Boxing at Madison Square Garden resumes May 26 with Lee Savold of Paterson New Jersey and Joe Baksi of Kuipmont Pennsylvania meeting in a 10 round heavyweight clash Promoter Mike Jacobs announced tickets go on sale Friday.
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Red Pepper Sports Chatter on Ruth and Pruett Screwball Fame
In Sporting News insights, Hub Pruett recalls a Browns win over the Yankees at New York after a disputed call by umpire Chill. Pruett discusses Ruth’s struggles against his screwball and notes Ruth’s failure to adjust, cementing Pruett as a master of the pitch.
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Becks Blank Armstrong Nine 6-0 in Junior Legion Victory
Becks Junior Legion, led by pitcher Jim Phillips, shut out Armstrong 6 to 0 behind ten strikeouts and a solo double. Phillips added a double and a single driving in two runs and scoring once. Straemel allowed seven hits and four runs in the fourth inning. Next games: Becks versus Roosevelt Hotel at Riverside 2 pm Saturday and Becks versus Iowa Manufacturing at Daniels 2 pm Sunday.
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National League Standings and Weekend Results
Standings show Cincinnati, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago with varied win percentages. Friday games listed include Philadelphia at Boston and New York at St. Louis, with noted results from Thursday matchups.
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American League Scores and Schedule Fragments
Baseball results show New York 2 St Louis 7 in 16 innings with Ashton at 6 11 and Cleveland 16 Detroit 6 13 In Friday’s schedule Cleveland at Boston Detroit at New York and St Louis at Washington with Chicago at Philadelphia at night.
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Duck Pictures To Be Shown At Linn County Fish and Game Club
Decker French of Davenport head of Ducks Unlimited will present duck pictures from Canada at the Linn County Fish and Game club meeting in the C.S.PS. hall tonight at 8. Stan Stookey, local Ducks Unlimited chairman, arranged the slides. Attendees—sportsmen and others—are welcome.
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