Horseshoe exhibition to open in Raymond plant yard
Horseshoe pitchers from the city will attend a weekend exhibition at the Raymond Manufacturing Company yard on East Pleasant street. The event features Mr and Mrs C Jackson of Blue Moun t Kan as champions of the western states. Admission is free and a large crowd is expected for the first exhibition in years.
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Adamick Favored In Michigan Heavyweight Bout
United Press story from Chicago notes Tommy Adamick as the betting favorite in a forthcoming Michigan heavyweight match. The piece highlights cautious tactics, Jad Starns guidance, and anticipated exchanges with opponent Jesh Tro. Details are sparse due to OCR garble, but the framing centers on Adamick’s favored status and expected contest dynamics.
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Indians Win Road Climb Boosts Standings in Sixteenth
Cleveland Indians win fifth road game in seven as they top Boston 7 5 lifting their lead in the pennant race. Johnny Allen struggles after sweatshirt dispute. Lyn Lary Hale Averill power rally seals 9th inning comeback. Cubs beat Giants 4 2 as Lee earns seventh win. Big Bill Lee extends win streak. Cardinals lose to Brooklyn 7 6 in NL action with Tamulis relief.
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Midget Racing at Erie Sunday Returns for Weekend Meet
Midget racing cars return to the half mile Exposition Grounds for a Sunday program featuring five sprint races with a $500 purse for winners. Top eastern drivers including Speed Brandt of Ale Ron will compete. Brandt escaped injury two weeks ago when his Miller Special was damaged in the opening race. The program centers on the Bries grudge match between Lott Fuplumy and A Bonnell, the latter nicknamed the ghost of the track after a prior crash.
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Partridge Adopted by Road Crew in Kennebunk
A road construction gang in Kennebunk Maine has adopted a wild partridge that answers a whistle, follows like a dog, and lights on a hand of the whistler, creating a curious resident among the crew. The bird reportedly remains near the men and responds to whistle signals during work.
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Sherman Merchants Postpone Game Against Aeros
Sherman Merchants postponed today's game with the Aeros due to conflicting player engagements. The contest will be played next week. The Aeros will practice today in preparation for a Warren Moose invasion on Saturday afternoon. Warren, twice conquerors of Titusville Penn-Drakes this season, is described as the strongest district club and poses the stiffest test for the local team. Warren’s lineup includes Wolfe, Wil, Maury, Glegerich, Moore, Brindis, Petronsus, Rosequist, Johnson, Morrison, Mouse, and Hines. The Corry team may invade Cambridge Springs on Sunday per tentative plans.
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Baseball scores and schedules from yesterday and today
Yesterday in American league Cleveland beat Boston 7 to 5 and Chicago defeated New York 8 to 5. St Louis led Washington 11 to 8 while Philadelphia beat Detroit 5 to 4. National League games include Chicago 4 New York 2 and Brooklyn 7 St Louis 6 amid rain delays. American Association results Milwaukee 7 Toledo 3 with no other games. Today Cleveland visits Boston and Chicago visits New York, with several cross league matchups and one game listed as 21 to in New York.
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Erie Sailors Edged Out in Opening Game
Springfield Indians rallied in the seventh and eighth innings to beat the Erie Sailors 11 to 4 in Erie. It marked the Sailors’ second straight loss and Wolgamott’s team earned its second consecutive win over a Middle Atlantic League opponent.
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Florida cities seek Pirates training sites for 1939
Fourteen Florida cities including Orlando, Miami, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Deland, Sebring, Fernandina, Winter Haven, Avon Park, Sarasota, St. Augustine, Ormond Beach and Tarpon Springs offered sites for Pirates spring training in 1939. Pirates president W B Benswanger planned visits to Florida to review camps and meet city representatives in Orlando.
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John Henry Lewis to defend title in August bout
Promoter Jake Mintz announced light-heavyweight champion John Henry Lewis will defend his title in August in a 15 round fight against Al Gainer in Pittsburgh. Mintz said telegraphic acceptance was received but terms may be adjusted. The pair previously met in 1936, with Lewis winning.
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National Open tourney wide open battle at Cherry Hills
Denver June 5 The 42nd National Open golf championship began with about 170 players testing the Cherry Hills layout. Defending champ Ralph Guldahl led betting at 6-1 as Sam Snead followed at 7-1 amid wide expert opinions on the type of game likely to win the national title.
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Qualifying Rounds Now On For Altoona Race
Altoona Pennsylvania June qualifying rounds opened for the Flag Day 100 mile auto race. More than 40 drivers tested the 118 mile oval seeking a 100 mph average to reach the main event. A field of 23 will compete in the classic Saturday.
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Yesterday's Hero Billbee Keeps Cups on NL Lead
Bill Billbee, Cups right-hander, pitched to win his sixth straight and kept his team atop the National League race.
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Pitt Loses 24 Athletes By Graduation
Pitt loses 24 athletes to graduation as the university held its annual commencement exercises. Degrees granted include bachelor of science in business administration and education, with notable recipients across football basketball tennis swimming track and wrestling. Names listed include Dante Dalle Teese Janette J Stuart Deifendorf John Morgan Robert Johnson George Yocos John Michelson Rudy Homarel Jr Ralph Bald George Delich Don Hensley James Scarffpin Thomas Locke Redman Oden Edgar Mason and Edward Spotovich.
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