Gehrig's retirement ends era of iron man baseball
Lou Gehrig walks away from regular play at 25, ending a record streak of 2,190 consecutive games. The Yankees legend, famed for endurance, admits the strain and steps aside as Joe McCarthy plans his next lineup. Also notes trainer and Derby notes on Technician and James J Braddock’s potential comeback.
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Lou Gehrig
Lou
New York Yankees
Pescon Scott
Boston Red Sox
Scott
Ie Yankees
Daily Grind
Lewis
Joe McCarthy
Joe
Lions Take Another, Defeat Gettysburg
Martin Valeriis belted a ninth inning home run with Wrigley aboard to lift Penn State to a 6 4 win over Gettysburg eve. It was the Lions fourth straight triumph and seventh win in seven games this season. Ed Bastien's relief pitching and shutdown work limited Gettysburg to two hits while striking out 13.
Yankees Hutchinson Among Victims Facing Yanks
George Kirkley reports the Yankees, shorthanded by DiMaggio and Gehrig, erupt for a 22 to 2 rout of the Detroit Tigers led by rookie Charlie Keller who belt two hits including a bases-loaded triple and a homer driving in six. Dahlgren and Henrich homer as Red Ruffing wins third straight.
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United Press
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Yankees
Everybouly
Yanks
Joe DiMaggio
Lou Gehrig
DiMagein
Gehrig
Joe McCarthy
Detroit Tigers
Charlie Keller
Babe Dahlgren
Detroit
Freddy Hutchinson
Keller
Newark
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Dahlgren
Henrich
Selkiie
Kennedy
Iserstal
Lynn
Hutchinson
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Washington
Browns
Mel Marvera
Philadelphia
Ted Lyons
White Sox
Athletics
Bob Bowman
Danny MacPayden
Cardinals
Heal
Boston
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Aca
Mel Ott
Rooke Junior Thompson
Giants
Cincinnati
Ott
Fob Klinger
Reddy Szsimmons
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Syl Johnson
Cubs
Phillies
Viscounty Upsets Technician in Kentucky Derby Trial
In Louisville May racing action Viscounty a 30 to 1 shot won the Derby trial by a nose over Technician marking the biggest upset of the week as only a handful of horses remain eligible for Saturday's Derby field. Johnstown leads the likely lineup with Steel Heels Porter's Mile Yale O Nine and others mentioned as possible entrants.
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Odnion
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W. E. Boeing
Porter
Tom Taggert
Yale O'Nine
Lostagal
American Byrd
Cain
Standings and Results Across Teams From Yesterday
New York defeated Detroit 22 to 2 while Chicago posted 4 to 1 against Philadelphia. Washington led St. Louis 9 to 7. Boston tied with Cleveland. New York 8 Cincinnati 7. Pittsburgh 3, Brooklyn 2, Philadelphia 6, Chicago St. Louis 2, Boston 1. Also a note about renting an extra room via the Journal classifieds.
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Washington, GA
Cleveland
Juniors Win Interclass Track Meet Led by Hasbrouck
Juniors, led by Gene Hasbrouck, won the Interclass Track and Field meet for Senior High, defeating Seniors by four points. Hasbrouck scored 18 points to lead, with McElroy and Keppel also posting high marks as events covered sprints, middle distances, and relays.
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Hasbrouck
Rae
Id Metlroy
McElroy, Sr
Keppel, Sr
Cragg, Jr
Solvay Keglers Hit Money Division In Bowling
In Cleveland on May 3 Frank Smith and Leo DeLorenzo of Solvay Banks Solvay N Y, took 11th in the two man event at the American Bowl Congress championships with 4815 pins. Smith totaled 711 and DeLorenzo 604 in split events, carrying 415 from the five man event to a 627 singles for a 1853 total and a solid check.
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Solvay Banks
Solvay
Kkegiers
Frank Smith
Leo Deborenxa
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Smith
DeLorenzo
Yesterday's Hero Keller Stars In Big Yankee Win
Charlie Keller, a Yankee rookie stepping into Gehrig's spot, hit a triple and homer to drive in six as New York buried the Tigers 22 to 2. Senior and junior events follow with relay and field events noted, while several performances and times are listed.
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Chariie Keller
Gehrig
New York
Tigers
New Cage Rule Aims to Curb Deliberate Fouls
New York May 3 An import rule change by the national rules committee targets deliberate fouls to gain possession. Effective immediately the free throw is followed by possession to the defending team, put in play from midcourt.
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New York
Hudlin Faces Auker On Mound Today
Cleveland's Indians collide with the Boston Red Sox at League Park this afternoon. Willis Hudlin will start after an extra rest day and aims for a sound victory. Ellen Auten is noted in context of the Red Sox trade history. Montreal tops Newark. Rochester blanks Baltimore in minor leagues. Louisville edges Minneapolis as American Association results roll in.
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Indians
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Ellen Auten
Red Sox
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