Derby Star Power Sets Up Calumet Battle
The Kentucky Derby contenders Calumet Farm horses Citation Goaltown and Coaltown vie for the May classic as Coaltown shatters a track record at Keeneland, while Citation relies on experience. Jockeys Leroy Pierson and Eddie Arcaro ride Coaltown and Citation respectively. In baseball, Philadelphia and Philadelphia Athletics begin the season strong with pitching depth and timely hitting, as Boston Braves stumble in NL standings. Other notes include local golf and baseball prep plans for Corry High School and Irvine Forge, plus a Mayo street scene in Worcester where Johnny Potent defeats Vince Callahan.
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Boston Red Sox
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Sisler and La Pointe power Phillies and Cardinals
Sisler hits two homers for the Phillies and La Pointe homers three times as the Phillies brutalize the Dodgers 10-2. La Pointe subbing for Red Schoendienst drives in the Cardinals only run in their 1-0 win over the Cubs. Brecheen limits the Cubs as opening day crowd watches. Giants beat the Braves 8-1 behind Peal, Mayshat and key hits. Reds beat Pirates 6-3 to stay within a half game of the leaders. Indians take sole AL lead with 8-2 win over Tigers as Kellner, Doby and Lemon homer. Senators top A’s 5-3 in 10 innings. Red Sox shut out Yankees 4-0 with Williams fueling the win.
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la Ponte
St. Louis Cardinal
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Ben Chapman
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Ken Kellner
Gians
Larry Doby
Bob Lemon
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Senators
Senators
A's
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Boston Red Sox
Yankey
New York
Ted Williams
Viutor
Stranahan and Ward Reach Golf Finals in Pinehurst
In Pinehurst on April 24 Frank Stranahan faces Harvie Ward in the 36 hole North and South finals. Stranahan, 25, seeks more than victory aiming to answer Augusta Masters ban and prove his mettle after a Georgia club incident. Ward advances with a four and four semifinal win over Arnold Palmer from Wake Forest.
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Harvie Ward
Musgenlor Toledo
Georgia Club
Si'ahahsh
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Wake Forest College
Datrobe
Baseball Scores Reported By League Games
In the American League yesterday Cleveland beat Detroit 8 to 2 and Washington defeated Philadelphia in 10 innings 8 to 2. Boston shut out New York 4 to 0 with today’s schedule including Boston at New York Washington at Philadelphia Cleveland at Detroit Chicago at St Louis. In the National League Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 5 to 3, St Louis edged Chicago 1 to 0, New York won 3 to 1 over Boston, and Philadelphia crushed Brooklyn 19 to 2.
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Cleveland
Cony High School Baseball Opens Season Monday
Cony High School begins its season Monday at Loveland Field facing Spartansburg. Lineup features lettermen Bob Sturdevant Francis Buell Art Pitts Tom Blakeslee and Sonny Morgan infield with Geerston as the outfielder. Upcoming games include Jamesport Warren Harborcreek Rocky Grove and Strong Vincent bouts this spring.
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Corry Boys
Bob Sturdevant
Bie
Frank Prisma
Sonny Morgan
Francis Buell
Sturdevant
Art Pitts
Tom Blakesiée
Dick Geertaon
Hughes
Ea Bane
Wifh Bae St Lonig
Otaway
Philadelphia
Sony Morgan
Jamescar
New York
Pittsburgh
Dulal Deserl
Chicago St
Boston
Rocky Grove
Tinsville
Major League Baseball Today With Key Matchups Listed
Today in the major league slate Philadelphia visits Brooklyn New York hosts Boston Pittsburgh plays Cincinnati St Louis at Chicago In the International League Syracuse beats Rochester Montreal loses to Newark Buffalo tops Baltimore 14 to 4 Only games scheduled
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Rochester
Montreal
Newark
Buffalo
Baltimore
Maryland Hunt Cup closes Maryland race season
Maryland's point-to-point season ends this afternoon with about 15 horses and riders racing four miles through Worthington Valley for the Maryland Hunt Cup. Secretary S Bryce Wing has identified four entrants while promising a field of top jumpers from Maryland Virginia Delaware New York and Pennsylvania. Payoritt starter is Big Mike a nine year old gelding owned by Mrs G Bliss Flaccus of Phoenix Arizona. Goba 2nd is owned by W Plunkett Stewart of Uniontown Pennsylvania.
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Maryland
Worthington Valley
S. Bryce Wing
Virginia
Delaware
New York
Pennsylvania
Payoritt Starler
Big Mike
G. Bliss Flaccus
Phoenix
Ariz
Wing
Goba 2Nd
W. Plunkett
Stewart
Uniontown
Skeet Shoot Slated Sunday at Corry Red and Gun Club
Announcement reports a Sunday skeet shoot at the Corry Red and Gun Club Yardge in Columbus starting at 10 AM, with an afternoon match in Celoron for its Penn York League. Local shooters seek their second win after a two week opener victory over South Daytonas. a light boxing result from Philadelphia notes Elton Evans, 7, defeating Jim Richards, 178, in Philadelphia.
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Jomurs Row
Corry
Franz Lassies Increase Key Lead In Dadles B League
The Frans Purniture maple maul widened their lead to four games in the Dadles B League standings while Hetor Shoe Ws upset the frontrunners by a narrow margin. Waterhouse and others traded wins as teams jockey for position. individual scores are listed for several players including Kay Me Chin and Jane Devareaux in the latest results.
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Waterhouse
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Ither
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Ressbacher
Widmuts
Tadirs
Punniture
Hi Lei Shoppe
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Reossbichen
Pid Coniue
Borucora
Widenarn
Beinnin
Praca Jumies
Kay Me Chin
Deat Rooth
Will
Potadora Doom
Helen
Jane Devareaux
Piorists
Ethel Russell Shaw
Rossbacher
Widmann
Longden Aims For 4000th Track Victory At Bay Meadows
Ban Mateo Calif April 24 Jockey Johnny Longden the only rider with 9000 American wins seeks his 4000th win next at San Mateo Bay Meadows. He hit 3001 aboard Sunfair in the sixth race and rode Bub in the fourth to victory. The English born, now U S citizen veteran has ridden 21 years and trails only records for 3000 wins. He says he will keep trying to reach 4000.
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Ban Mateo
Calif
Johny Longden
Longden
Bub
Bay Meadows
Sunfair
Malesta
San Mateo
England
Nohny
Local girls teams post uneven scores in late winter meet
Violet Racke led with strong marks as Clara Hill and Connie posted notable scores for the Heiman team. Rose Jackson contributed solid numbers for the Deli catessen lassies while Marjorie Paulson added crucial runs, as both squads opened the meet with varied performances and midround successes.
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Violet Racke
Inkutance Keglerettes
Clara Hill
Connie
Heiman
Rose Jackson
Delicatessen Lassies
Marjorie Paulson
Jewelers
Favor My Request In Wood Memorial at Aqueduct
In New York on April 24 the Wood Memorial draws more than 50 000 paying fans for the 24th running with a Texas flavor. My Request and Better Self dominate attention as they meet for the first time since their two year old campaigns. Ben F. Whitaker and Robert J. Bleberg own the leading horses in this feature field of 13 Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
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Aph
Johames Toda
AlHtough
Tme
Star State
Ben F. Whitaker
Datlis
Bie Hupn
Robert J. Bleberg
Citizens Bank Wins 2 From Fairs in Local Boxing Card
In Minneapolis last night Citizens Bank defeated Fairs 2 0 by points as Bart cilckad yl led the winners with 1055 and 10da. Andy Paulin joined strong in the bout while King Ranch in Texas saw its three-year-old son Wide open fail to clinch the favored triple crown prospects. Other results include Harold Gnés of St. Louis and Jackie Thompson of Detroit delivering notable decisions in their matches.
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Andy Paulin
Tam ‘Ber
Dunner Metean
Layera
King Ranch
Texas
Assalle
Pesson
Minneapolis
Harold Gnés
St. Louis
Jackie Thompson
Detroit
Indianapolis
Bob Simmons
Divi Smith
Oldahoma City
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