Beavers, Gridiron Hopes Rise In Youth Baseball Feature
Local high school baseball shows bright future for the sport as freshmen and sophomores populate a growing team. Critics note Diamond quality and potential against stronger semipro rivals, with Charlie Grimm returning to manage the Cubs and boxing news highlighting Jannazzo versus Green in Buffalo. The Giants stumble after a strong start, while Derby talk and Platter at Jamaica add racing notes to a bustling sports page.
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Kentucky Derby field set as 60,000 await post
Linking rain or shine, Louisville prepares for the Kentucky Derby as 18 of the era’s top three-year-olds vie in the famed race. The crowd may exceed 60,000 for the one and a quarter mile classic known for romance, color, and a dramatic stretch finish. Not all potential 19 starters are certain to race at post 5:15 p.m. (CWT).
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Derby Starters Eye Open Kentucky Derby Field
Louisville May 6 list shows Derby probables with odds for top contenders including Stir Up at 8 to 5 and Pensive Broadcloth Skytrac er and Challenge Me among others. Greentree’s Stir Up with Eddie Arcaro is favored as track dries after rain and experts predict one of the most open Derbies in years with a potential prize pool near 988 200 and a $68 700 payoff for the winner.
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Rabies Quarantine In Warren and Youngsville Towns
Warren and Youngsville councils pass six month rabies quarantine ordinances. Dogs must stay off streets unless leashed and inoculated. penalties include fines up to 100 dollars and possible jail time. Local police enforce strict citywide dog control to protect the community from rabies risks.
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Sports Roundup mixes stars, bets and rookie hints
New York sports roundups note Casey Stengel joining Marine Bill Veeck, a Derby tip on Stir Up, and rookie Edgar Busch emerging with the Athletics. Also mention Wilbert Robinson declining Yankee farm line, 700 bowling clubs’ telegraphic tournament, and coaching shifts at Power Memorial and Fort Worth Army Air Field teams with various players and managers cited.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
Baseball standings show the National League results with Philadelphia defeating Brooklyn and Boston beating New York, plus several postponements. American League notes New York topping Boston and Washington defeating Philadelphia with other games delayed. Also a rowing season launch reports Columbia and Cornell crews opening a two race regatta on the Harlem River with junior varsity at 1 p.m. and varsity at 6 p.m.
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Hustling Phill Upends Dodgers in Fifth Straight Win
The Phillies, led by Freddy Pilvsimmons and a mix of hustling minor leaguers, extended their win streak to five with a 3-1 victory over Brooklyn. Ken Raffensberger pitched four-hits and Ron Northey hit a two-run homer as Philadelphia chased Curt Davis in a rejuvenated stretch. Nick Etten powered the Yankees to an 11-7 win over the Red Sox, matching a 11-game streak. he doubled, homered, and drove in four as his hitting average rose to .486. Giants slumped with a 4-2 loss to Boston, as New York’s woes continued. Stan Spence and Joe Kuhel homered for the Nats in a late surge to beat the White Sox.
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Minor league scores report short and scattered
International Newark 3 Montreal V Rochester 6. Syracuse game noted. Minneapolis St Paul game postponed. Only one game scheduled amid irregular results.
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Jake Mintz the Pittsburgh matchmaker and boxing promoter
In a rambling interview Jake Mintz, known as the Duke of Hearts, recalls a colorful career from fighter in Huntington West Virginia to promoter in Pittsburgh. He details a nickname change, a failed Army claim due to a damaged eardrum, a sale of Hickey Park for taxes, and his long involvement in managing the Rooney McGinley duo while courting bigger fights. He also recounts a St Valentine birthday event and his shift from ring fighter to promoter with bravado.
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Major League Leaders Include Musial and Ott In Highlights
The report lists top performers across leagues with Stan Musial of St. Louis and Johnny Ott among batting leaders, and notable marks by Walker, Datrett, and Spence. It notes home runs by Shiltz and others, plus pitching wins by Lanier and Stramer, detailing runs, hits, doubles, triples, and stolen bases across teams including Brooklyn Philadelphia and Cleveland.
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Stengel Named Brewers Pilot Amid Shifting Roles
Stengel, a former Boston and Brooklyn manager, is named as Brewers pilot replacing Grim who prepares to depart. The article highlights Grim's controversial tenure and his roles with Bill Veeck, noting the team rose from cellar to near top under Veeck’s leadership and Grim’s departure signals a major shift in Milwaukee baseball leadership.
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