Preakness Today Overshadows Derby Notes and Golf Caddie Talk
The Preakness is run today with older horses fielded against the Derby. Caddies report improving golf conditions at the local club as more players use caddies and tips rise. Baseball figures include Joe DiMaggio praising umpiring, Luis Firpo’s comeback bid, and Hartnett’s annuity plan. Sherman’s Merchants host Danner Hanna on Decoration Day.
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Chicago White Sox beat Yankees 9 10 7 in seven game win streak bid
Chicago White Sox defeated the New York Yankees 9 to 7 to extend a six game winning streak as Joe DiMaggio went four for five for the Yankees while Johnny, Phelps, Piet and Sewell homered for the Sox in a tense Bronx tilt. The day also saw Cleveland top Boston and Philadelphia rally past Detroit as MLB action heated up across the circuit.
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United Press
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Yarosz meets comeback test on knee in public drill
Teddy Yarosz former middleweight champion worked out for a 10 round comeback bout against Bob Turner Norfolk Va He staged a public drill to prove his right knee is sound and satisfied the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Yarosz weighed 165 pounds and lost the middleweight title to Babe Risko last September in Pittsburgh
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Standings and Yesterday's Scores in Major Leagues
Yesterday's scores show Philadelphia 6 Detroit 9 Chicago 9 New York 7 Cleveland 7 Boston 2 Washington 10 St. Louis 5 in the American, and Philadelphia 11 Chicago Boston 7 St Louis 5 New York 2 Cincinnati 0 Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 2 in the National. International results Buffalo 4 Rochester 2 Baltimore 5 Albany Montreal Toronto no game. Newark Syracuse until today. Today's games include New York at Chicago Washington at St. Louis Philadelphia at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Boston Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York.
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Batterymen Lead Leagues. Union City Wins Track Meet
National and American League batting leaders held their top spots as weekly stats shown. Bill Terry led NL with .500 and Bill Sullivan led AL with .429, while pitchers Gumbert Walker surpassed Benge. Union City High won the county track title at Erie Stadium with 72 points, Lawrence Park 65, Millcreek 12, Wesleyville 5, Edinboro 3, Harborcreek none, Girard and McKean absent. Vivian Rice starred for Union City.
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New York Giants
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Bold Venture Seeks Preakness Glory At Pimlico
By George Kirkley Baltimore May 16 The 46th Preakness Stakes features Bold Venture aiming to repeat Derby triumph at Pimlico. Nearly 50 000 fans expected with heavy wagering likely surpassing 1 000 000 dollars. Field may shrink to 11 or 13 as scratches occur and rivals include He Did who finished well behind in the Derby.
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United Press
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Ok Pimico
George Washington
Bold Venture
Maryland
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High Quest
Cavalcade
Bow and Arrow
Texas Woman Golfer Leads British Event
Southport May 16 The last of two 18 hole qualifying rounds for the British women's championship match play began today over the rain soaked Southport and Ainsdale course. Leading the field of 134 contestants was dark haired Mrs Frank Goldthwaite of Texas who posted a sparkling par 75 in yesterday's opening round. The eight American Curtis Cup stars needed only fair scores to win places in the match play. Dolph Camilli drove in four runs with a homer a triple and two singles in Philadelphia.
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Indies Meet Sherman On Invasion Sunday
Stay Conrad right hander will start on the mound for Coxs four dependents against the Abertian Merchants at Sherman tomorrow afternoon. The Jo cula will try for their second win as many starts. The game begins at 2 o'clock. Conrad Worled for the locals in last week’s victory over Union City. Staples will be the relief moundman. Gerry lineup includes Wolf Mountain first, Kinney second, Baresi short, Vers third, Chase or Roberts catcher, Baresi, Dimick and Walters in the outfield. Stroup and Krone among utilities. Vern Group Jolson to oppose Incals for Sherman, which adds three or four Erie players including DeLury, Cobbett, Landers and Group.
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Loveland and Taylor Duel in High School Intra Mural
In a mound duel at Room 6 Loveland beat Room 14 by 8 to 4 as Loveland allowed two singles and Red Taylor gave up three safeties. Taylor struck out five, catcher noted difficulty, Loveland fanned 16 while Taylor 15. Standings show Room 55 led with 30 losses 1, Room 6 at 20 1,000. Titusville Wins.
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Missouri farm girl sets world records in Tennessee
Helen Stephens from Missouri, a country girl, emerged as a top U S Olympic hopeful at the Southeastern AAU meet in Memphis. She twice broke unofficial world marks in women’s sprints, clocking 11.6 seconds for 100 meters and 23.6 seconds for 200 meters, surpassing many male competitors.
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Crowded Sunday Expected at Corry Golf Club
Corry Country Club activity runs brisk as memberships rise and junior programs are promoted. Pro Tony Joy expects a peak season with warm weekend weather likely drawing crowds. Local tournaments are being arranged with details to be announced next week. Memorial Day opening for the club chip house is planned along with a social event.
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Trial Tests for Indianapolis Classic Start
In Indianapolis teens tuned up their racing cars for the Memorial Day speed test at the brick-lined oval. The track was smoother and faster, with stronger walls and wider curves to reduce accidents. Cars in a 20 mile test faced a fuel limit of two and a half gallons, and the top qualifier would earn the pole for the 500 mile race.
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United Press
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Erie County scholastic league results show leaders undefeated
May 16 Erie rival standings update. Girard and Harborcreek remain undefeated after decisive wins. Girard crushed West Springfield 17 to 6 on the latter's lot, Harborcreek defeated Waterford 9 to 6, and Lawrence Park edged Wattsburg 4 to 3.
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Kirksey chooses Derby winner and Preakness order
United Press sports writer George Kirksey picks Kentucky Derby one two. His Preakness selections list Astoria Bold Venture Memory Bow and Arrow in order, reflecting a cautious forecast from Baltimore on May 16.
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United Press
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