Pirates snap six game skid with 2 1 win over Reds
Corry Evening Journal reports Pittsburgh Pirates end an eight game skid by beating Cincinnati 2 to 1. Truett Sewell outpitched Whitey Moore as Johnny Rizzo drove in both Pirates runs with two doubles. Dodgers rally past Phillies 18 to 12 with Whit Wyatt sealing the comeback in the ninth.
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George Kirkley
United Press
New York
Yankees
Ine DiMaggio
Boston Bees
Yamks
Cliba
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Lou Gehrig
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Keiry George Selkirk
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Tammy Henrich
Joe Gallagher
Charlie Keller
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Dodgers
City Softball League Urged For Local Recreation
A push to organize a citywide softball league is urged to promote recreation for all ages. The plan cites three to four local fields, minimal costs, and strong community interest to spark a first season soon.
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Swt & Circuit
Gerry
Crandall Wrestles in Wattsburg Ski Ball Showdown
Ty Crandall a local baseball figure enters wrestling meeting Frank Vanike or Simmons at Hailey Edwards place Wattsburg Thursday in the main event of a two bout program. The wrestling segment caps a ski ball tournament with teams from Corry Ripley Wattsburg and Union City. Corry won the top prize.
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Frank Vanike
Simmons
Hailey Edwards Place
Wattsburg
Corry
Ripley
Union City
Dizzy Fails In Exhibit Game Against White Sox
Chicago May 2 Dizzy Dean struggled in an exhibit game as the White Sox pounced in the third inning, building a lead and piling up runs. About 25 594 fans attended, with an estimated purse around 30 000 dollars, while Stratton pitched for Monty Stratton's team.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Diz
Dean
White Sox
Monty Stratton
DeneRt
Qvill
Stratton
Baseball results from Newark and American Assn games
Newark beat Montreal 13 to 8 and Toronto defeated Jersey City 4 to 3. Rothestén Baltimore and Buffalo Syracuse were noted as weather affected. St Paul won 5 to 0 over Toledo while Minneapolis crushed Columbus 17 to 5. only games scheduled.
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Rothestén
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Buffalo
Syracuse
American Assn
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Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Baseball standings and results from American league games
Yesterday's results show Cleveland 2 Detroit 7 in a cold game. Current standings list Brooklyn 13 Philadelphia 12, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 1. Tonight's games include New York at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland Washington at St Louis and Cincinnati at New York with other matchups.
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Washington
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Cincinnati
Boston
Louis
New Yorks
Gehrig Seeks Bench Spot As Yanks Face Tigers
Lou Gehrig, famous for his 2180 straight games streak, asked manager Joe McCarthy to bench him before the Detroit game. His bat and legs reportedly failed him as he requested removal from the lineup.
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United Press
Detroit
Mich
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Iron Man
New York Yacees
Gehrig
Joe McCarthy
Yanks
Detroit Tigers
Technician Faces Tough Derby Trial In Louisville Run
Louisville May 2 Technician runs today against eight rivals in mile trial to decide if he can beat Belair studs Johnstown in the Ken lucky Derby. The Derby trial features top contenders including Timeful American Byrd Yale O Nine and Steel Heels as he seeks to prove horse worth in the field. Tra Hanford rides and stable- mates include Mite and Por ter's stable.
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United Press
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Technician
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Johnstown
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Te Porter
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Timeful
American Byrd
Yale O'Nine
Lestigal
Vscounty
Steel Heels
Fern Creek
Scholastic Track Athletes to Meet Harrisburg
Hundreds of scholastic track and field athletes prep for two weeks of district qualifiers aiming for the state championship at State College May 37. District events run May 20 with hopefuls battling to reach the title meet and set new records.
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Harrisburg
State College
Derby winner Lawrin’s mate high on morning line
The Mite and Technician share top weights with 11 others, all drawn with concessions. Yale O’Nae carries 112 pounds while Timeful Fern Creek American Byrd Lostagal Viscounty and Steel Heels race at 110.
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Fern Creek
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Steel Heels
Loblaw’s Self-Serve Grocetering Ad Summary
An old grocery ad lists multiple bargain items from Loblaw’s Self-Serve Grocetering. Ralston Cereal large box sold four for 25 cents. Karo Red Label Syrup 144-oz cans at 13 cents. National Arrowroot Cookies and Zwiebach crackers priced low. Veal chops rib and loin cuts offered at around 25 to 29 cents per pound.
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Zwieback
Braddock Plans Comeback Targeting Fant Schmeling Galento
Jersey James Braddock announces a return to boxing aiming to draw paydays against Tommy Fant, Max Schmeling, and Tony Galento. He hints at a possible rematch with Joe Louis and issues a challenge to Tommy Farr, while recalling a 1988 decision over Farr and a high profile bout with Louis.
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United Press
New York
James J. Braddace
Brore
Braddock
Tommy Fant
Max Schmeling
Tony Galeto
Jersey James
Joe Louis
Tommy Farr
Wales
Tommy
Jimmy Tygh Defeats Tony Canzoneri In Philadelphia
Jimmy Tygh, Philadelphia lightweight, won a 10 round decision over Tony Canzoneri of New York at the Arena before 9 000 fans. The come back attempt by Canzoneri drew slow action as Tygh took the split decision under referee Matt Adgle, a verdict not popular with spectators.
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Jimmy ‘Tygh
Philadelphia
Tony Crinzoneri
New York
Tygh
Gangoneri
Philadelphian
Matt Adgle
Canzoneri
Yesterday's hero Truett Sewell defeats Reds and Pirates
Truett Sewell, Pittsburgh pitcher, held the Reds to six hits and halted the Pirates’ slide after eight straight losses. Farr recalls the collapse, Braddock and manager Gould had won $296,000 when Jim lost the title to Louis in 1887. They paid over $70,000 owed to promoter Mike Jacoba. later Braddock and Gould invested in a trucking business and a restaurant, both failing, now seeking funds.
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Braddock
Gould
Jim
Louis
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Braydock
Jersey James
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Dizzy
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Anite
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Stokley’s Baby Foods
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